1999 ~ Caroline Benson 158 ~ Jason Gets a Visit From Monica

Jason is playing with Michael at the penthouse. He tells him that a lot of what he teaches him comes from Sonny. Sonny taught him what honor means, that if you break your word, you're nothing. That is why you should never make promise you can't keep. He promised Michael that he would never live in that house and he promised Carly that he would help her keep Michael. Now he is going to break his word.

Monica stops by the penthouse to visit Jason and offer her support. Jason tells her that he has until 6:00pm to bring Michael over to the Quartermaines. Monica tells him that she can't stop thinking about how devastating this is for him, and how lonely he must be feeling. She informs him that she knows about the court order, and how custody will probably be granted to AJ and Carly, but admits that she can't get behind them and can see the situation through his eyes. She then tells him that she knows that not telling AJ about his son was wrong, but that's not Jason's fault, it's Carly's. Jason is touched by her support. Monica tells him no matter what happens, his place in Michael's life is to be respected and he has to be part of Michael's life. She then tells him she will do anything he wants to make that happen. Jason thanks her, he knows she means it, because she is his mother, and that she loves him. Monica looks surprised and is caught off guard when he refers to her as his mother. Jason explains that he finally understands how much pain his leaving caused her because when you have a kid and you love him, it doesn't stop, even if he is not with you, even if he forgets you. As a shocked Monica listens, Jason tells her that he is glad that he left her house, but he knows now what he did. After the accident happened, he turned away from her, because he didn't remember her being his mother, but she did remember. Jason then tells Monica how sorry he is for the way he's hurt her, because he knows that she and Alan only wanted him back. Deeply touched by his words, Monica tells him that love is just love and she better go before she makes a fool of herself. He asks her if she is sorry he is her son. Monica tells him no, she will always love him. She looks at him and Jason opens his arms to her and tells her it's okay. A weeping Monica takes the invitation and rushes to embrace her son for the first time in more than two years. She hugs him tight with tears running down her face. After they are done embracing, she turns to go. Jason asks her to remember that whatever he does, it's for Michael's sake. She tells him he can count on her for that and leaves. A heartbroken Jason prepares to get Michael ready to return to the Quartermaines