JR and Rebeka

Rebeka sits in the "Château" waiting for JR to join her. She'd purposely made their reservation here because it seemed as if every time they had a reservation at the Pine Valley Inn they had Ryan Lavery as a dinner guest. After today's encounter the last thing she wanted was to see him again. He gave her and eerie feeling of discomfort. He felt both foreign and familiar at the same time. She was both attracted and repulsed by him. It was just hard to explain. It was as if every time she was around him something eminent was about to happen and she didn't want to be there when it did! All she wanted to do was stay as far away from the man as humanly possible and was glad their business was finished.
JR: Hey beautiful! Been waiting long? (He leans in kissing her cheek then takes the seat in the booth next to her)
Rebeka: No, I just got here a minutes ago. (She leans in and kisses him enjoying the feel and smell of him and the peace she always felt in his embrace)
Rebeka: I missed you too I'm glad you're finally here.
JR: I missed you too. You know we could skip dinner completely. ( he gives her hand a loving squeeze smiling seductively at her sending a thrill through her as it always did making her thoughts waver momentarily she grins pulling her hand from his and reaches for the menu)
Rebeka: No, you promised me a night out.
JR: Fine just as long as we don't take the whole night. (He chuckles reaching for his menu and opening it)
Rebeka: Dinner is nice (She purrs)  but I have bigger plans for you Mr.Chandler. (The expression on her face the touch of her lips as she kissed him had him boiling it was all he could do to keep from having her. Forcing him to remind himself they were in a restaurant and stifle the impulse)
JR: I love the sound of that.
Rebeka: The sooner we order the sooner we can get to desert.
JR: My favorite part of the night.
Rebeka: Mine too. (She kisses him lightly on the lips then turns back to her menu)
JR: What are you going to get?
Rebeka: I don't know. (She frown turning the page)
JR: Hey, how did the meeting go with St. Jacques?
Rebeka: He wasn't there. (The encounter with Ryan Flashes though her mind disrupting her mood and throwing her thought in to chaos)
JR: So you couldn't pick up the contracts?
Rebeka: No, I picked them up from Ryan Lavery. (The sickening feeling she had when ever she thought of him threatening to overwhelm her)
JR: How did that go?
Rebeka: Fine I guess. (She shrugs then focuses her attention on the menu trying to block the memory of the afternoon and the queer sensation she'd felt when he'd touched her. JR watches over the edge of the menu. noticing Rebeka's sudden nervous demeanor)
JR: Are you okay? (He places the menu down searching her expression. Something was wrong he could tell)  Rebeka: I'm fine. (She smiles weakly then goes back to her menu)
JR: I know how much that guy gets to you.
Rebeka:It was okay really.(She places her menu to the side smiling at JR but her eyes betray her)
JR: Did something happen? ( He reaches for her hand his fingers burning the spot where Ryan had touched her making her snatch it from his grasp)
Rebeka: No nothing. (The withdrawal of her hand shouting her feelings a thousand times louder than her words filling him with concern and a simmering anger. Lavery was up to something and it involved Rebeka and he was going to find out exactly what it was)
JR: Are you sure because if Ryan said or did anything to upset you again you know I'll...
Rebeka: God, JR stop I'm fine! (She huffs a little more forcefully then she meant but unable to stop) Nothing happened I picked up the contracts and I left! I told you I'm fine could we please talk about something else?
JR: Fine! (He huffs his tone terse and defensive) I was just checking no need to jump down my throat!
Rebeka: I'm sorry I didn't mean to snap at you.I just find him so creepy. (She shivers with repulsion) I'm just glad it's done and I don't have to work with "Cambius" anymore.(She reaches out her had taking JR's in hers snuggling closer to him) Lets concentrate on you and me. The kids are out of the house for the night we finally have an evening to our selves We'll have a nice dinner go home maybe use that hot tub we never get to use? (She leans in kissing him behind his ear making him shrug then and blush. Rebeka smiles seductively back at him then reaches for her menu)
JR: Sounds great! (He grins back pushing all thoughts of Ryan away and focusing on the moment at hand) I'm going to have the the Steak au Poivre what about you?
Rebeka: Umm Spring Lamb “ Chasseur” (She waits a moment as JR signals to the waiter and gives him their order) How was Tad?
JR: He seemed okay. Jamie and I told him about our plan for the girls.
Rebeka: What did he say?
JR: He was happy and glad for the help but it's going to be a long time before he's back to being the Tad we know.
Rebeka: It's just so awful and sad.
JR: He tries to be brave for us but I can see it.
Rebeka: I see it with Kathy and Jenny not all the time but every once in a while.
JR: I know sometimes it's hard for me to watch them. It brings back all those feelings I had when my Mom died. I look at their little faces and it just breaks my heart. (His tone becoming somber as those memories flicker through his mind)
Rebeka: Mine too. (She reaches out taking his hand in hers as her own painful memories embrace her. At the same moment Colby walks to the table breaking the momentary melancholy with her cheerful greeting)
Colby: Hey JR! (She squeals leaning in to kiss her brother then slides in to the seat next to Rebeka and giving her a quick hug and kiss)  Rebeka! How are you?
Rebeka: I'm great and you?
Colby: Couldn't be better! Nice to see you both out without your entourage. Where are my nephews?
Rebeka: They're spending the night over Krystal's
Colby: Lucky you two, a romantic evening out huh? (She winks and teases making them both blush)
JR: Yeah just the two of us. (He wraps his arm around Rebeka's shoulder pulling her close)
Colby: Have you seen Tad?
JR: Yeah we were just talking about Tad. I saw him this afternoon.
Colby: How's he doing?
JR: He's hanging in there. Have you seen him?
Colby: Not for a couple of days I got really busy closing this thing we were working on. I was planning on stopping by tomorrow.
JR: He'd like that. What are you doing here?
Colby: I had a dinner meeting with some clients and just wrapped up a fat deal.
JR: Congratulations! So I guess you two are celebrating?
Rebeka: Where's Lenka?
Colby: He's entertaining some clients at the casino. You know he works his magic his way I work mine and together we make millions! (She laughs devilishly sounding and looking happier then he'd seen her in a long time making him happy for her.)
JR: So things are going good for you two I'm really happy for you both. (His smile sincere and full of pride)
Colby: Thanks JR its really good to hear you say that. (Feeling for the first time that maybe the tension between he and Lenka was fading and the hope of having her big brother back in her life)
JR: I mean it. Your happy that's all I care about.
Colby: How are you guys? How's that deal you were working on with "Cambius"?
JR: Rebeka picked up the the contracts today! (He grins with pride)
Colby: That's really great you guys! So do you have any more projects planned with them?
Rebeka: No we're done with them. (She say with finality her tone a little too sharp for JR and Colby's the tucks the moment away and continues while Colby decides perhaps she and her future sister in-law needed some girl time)
JR: She means we signed on the dotted line.
Colby: Oh us too. We just wrapped up our business with them and it was very profitable! (She draws out smiling slyly)  I hope it works out for you guys too.
Rebeka: Why don't you join us we could catch up? (She slides out of the booth and stands quickly smoothing the front of her dress as she talks)
Colby: I'd love to but I have to stop at Dad's and sign my proxy for the share holders meeting. Then I'm going home and sliping in to a nice hot bath but, why don't you and I have lunch tomorrow at "McKays" one o'clock. (She demands glaring at her one brow raised giving Rebeka little wriggle room. Didn't matter if they were bickering in JR was still her brother)
Rebeka: That sounds great! (She reaches for her phone pressing the buttons and noting on her calendar)
JR: What about me don't? I rate sometime with my sister? (He teases puffing out his lower lip in a pout as he stands)
Colby: You big baby I'll see you tomorrow remember? (She laughs then rolls her eyes as he stares at her quizzically. She stares back at him looking annoyed and amused at the same time. She begins to speak slowly waving her hand as if leading him down a path) I'm picking the kids up from Krystal's? Bringing them back to Tad's?
JR: Oh yeah I almost forgot! (He slaps his forehead and laughs)
Colby: Have it tattooed on your forehead or something but don't be late! (She laughs then kisses his cheek giving him a quick hug)
JR: Okay, okay I promise I'll be on time! (He laughs)
Rebeka: Don't worry I'll make sure he's on time!
Colby: Thanks! (She laughs glancing quickly down at her watch) I've got to run I'll see you both tomorrow.
JR: See you Colby! (He waves sliding back in to his seat) Why don't you and I get back to our romantic evening? (His eyes hooded his voice heavy his mind filled with thoughts of after dinner and taking full advantage of an empty house )
Rebeka: Lets! (She smiles back the look of seduction on her face putting a power behind that one word making him wish dinner had already been served and eaten and wondering if they would make it past the parking lot)


 

Cassandra and Rego 12/10/2013

It was cold and dark he couldn't risk that slut seeing him. He had to make sure the whore did exactly what he wanted and she had with just a little assistances. He'd enjoyed watching that little bitch getting exactly what she deserved for so long. Now to make sure that arrogant, pretentious, murdering bastard got his. Except for the cold, luck was really on his side tonight he had been on his way out the door when he'd heard the ruckus. He had decided to wash up the dishes rather than leave them for the morning despite the request not too. He had been just about to leave when heard Devearuax strike the fist blow and her shrieks of terror. He'd crept down the hall silently and watched the entire thing. In fact he'd made himself a copy from the security tapes then put the original back. He'd left the shadows and went to his room after he raped her. He needed to find that pill he'd stolen from the vial she'd had hidden behind the bar.At the time he'd had no idea what to do with it but he might have some use for it later he'd thought. If she were smart she'd get the hell out of here tonight and he needed to be ready at a moments notice. He took it from it's hiding place in his night stand trucking it in his jacket pocket. Then sat on the bed a moment trying to make a tentative plan of action it couldn't have been more than five minutes when he'd heard the Bastards phone ring and crept back towards the living room to listen. What a pure stroke of luck when he'd heard him say he'd be there shortly getting him out of the house. That's when he'd decided that it had to be tonight. As soon as he heard the bitch in the shower he got busy making the coffee for the guard assuring her escape. Sure enough that was exactly what she did. Then he'd followed her here it was easy. He took the elevator down and she the steps he had the advantage. He was in his car and waiting by the time she'd gotten to hers. She slowed down at the Bill board a little when she'd pulled in and he'd hadn't known why, now it made perfect sense a hiding spot away from prying eyes. The only worrisome spot was the train. When she'd first gotten on and handed the conductor her ticket his heart had given a lurch. Thinking she was smarter than he thought but then he'd watched her through the windows of the train as she walked through and changed swiftly then out the other end and cheered. She walked back through the station to a phone booth then out again.  Now all he had to do was make sure the right person picked her, up plant that pregnancy test he'd stolen from the trash where that Demon Spawn could "accidentally" find it, and wait for the next moment of mayhem between the two.  Ahh, there was prince charming coming into the lot now what a glorious night!" He thought smiling to himself as he watched her slip into the car as the driver got out and put the bags in the trunk giving him a good look at that Rego idiot as he'd hoped then drive off. If that dupes world exploded because of her he didn't care. He was no better than she, no he took that back she was worse but they still made a prefect pair and deserved what ever befell them and if he could help it along all the better. The two deserved each other "What a glorious night indeed!"
At the same moment 
 Casandra paces hidden in the shadow of the billboard she'd spotted pulling into the parking lot waiting, She'd ditched her car and walked into the station and quickly scanned the board in front of the ticket booth for the next train. Her luck so far was running was with her one had just arrived.She'd peered through the window spotting the line of people disembarking at one end and boarding on the other she'd handed the conductor her ticket then walked through taking her coat off as she walked folding it inside out. She walks up the steps stops quickly at one of the seats opens her bag and shoves it inside.Then down the steps through the next three cars till she see passengers leaving and walks out behind them mixing into the crowd entering the station. She'd stopped at a phone booth at the furthest end of the plaza quickly calling telling Rego where to meet her then out the exist to meet him. This had got to work she was completely out of options. If she didn't leave Deveraux now she'd never be away form him and next time she was sure he'd kill her.She needed the protection of the Sherrigan name and tonight she was going to get it.
Cassandra: And you little man are the key to everything! (she smiles to herself at the same moment hears the low purr of a car engine approaching. She peeps out the side and sees Rego's car approaching.
"Cassandra: Show time!" She mumbles as she reaches back gathering her things then steps out from the shadows.
 Rego rolls slowly his head swiveling from side to side looking for some billboard she'd hysterically mumbled into the phone then hastens when he spots it and sees someone slip from behind it. He rolls the car to a stop popping the trunk and existing the car in one swift motion. He grabs the suit cases from her tossing them into the back as she climbs in to the car. Then back in to the drivers seat and out of the parking lot back to the highway.
Rego: What the hell is going on the clandestine phone calls, hiding behind placards?
Cassandra: Deveraux found out about us.
Rego: So he knows so what!
Cassandra: This is what! (She turns on the over head light showing him her body then turns out the light off just as quickly. He reaches over turning the light back on and lifting her blouse.He stares mouth agape at the long red whelps and a nasty bruise forming on her back.)
Rego: My God! (He recoils on odd empathic pain going through him. He reacheshes over gentely grasping her face examining the bruise formimg on her cheek under her make up. She pulls her face from him clicking off the light and starring out at the window,)
Cassandra: Just get out of her! Drive!(Rego stares at her a moment then speeds out on to the highway. He begins to search the road signs looking for the hospital exisit) Are you alright? We should go to the hospital right now!
Cassandra: NO! Are you crazy! (She shouts) Do you think I did all this just to get caught.by going to the hospital? (She shrieks making him growl back at her)
Rego:  What the hell are you talking about? What kind of sick animal is this man!  We have to go to the police! For God sake your own step-father is the chief of police!
Cassandra: He's the last person I can go to. Do you think Devereaux cares? He wouldn't hesitate to hurt my mother, father or anyone else that stands in his way.  You don't really understand how dangerous he really is.
Rego: That animal belongs in prison! (His voice filled with anger and frustration)
Cassandra: And who is going to put him there you? (She laughs bitterly) How with what? His lawyers would rip me to shreds and in the end I'll be known as the Gold-digging whore living with one man while getting pregnant with her lovers baby. Look what they did with you and Francessca! (Her laugh burgeoning on hysteria) 
Rego: Wait a minute did you just say you were pregnant? (He looks over at her his face white his eyes bright)
Cassandra: Yes (She mummers and then begins to cry. Sobbing out her story as Rego listens his heart racing his mind reeling he stares blindly at the highway unable to do anything but go forward having lost all sense of direction) He found out about you and me when he came in to the bathroom I had the the test from the doctor in my hand that's when he slapped me the first time. He looked at the due due date and knew the baby couldn't be his. He went crazy! God I was so scared. I waited till after he left and called you.
Rego: Where did he go. (He looks at her again his anger barley in check a part of him wanted to kill him for what he'd done to her. Cassandra begins to sob softly hoping her tears would wear at his resilience)
Cassandra: I don't know he got a phone call and left me locked in the penthouse with a guard at the door. I had to sneak out the servants entrance and down the fire stairs to get away.
Rego: God! Cassandra this is unbelievable!
Cassandra: Which part? (She chuckles sounding hysterical again. He takes a deep breath o calm him self )
Rego: Lets start with the fact that you're pregnant. How far along are you?
Cassandra: Three month almost four. Probably the night of your bachelor party. (She throws in making sure the timing was just right to make it believable) or that last night before you dumped me!  
Rego: Four months? And you're just now noticing?
Cassandra: Do you remember everything that happened after that night? Excuse  me for being a little distracted.(She yelps forcing a few more tears for affect)
Rego: I'm sorry. (He mutters his emotions raw) 
Cassandra: So am I. What are we going to do? (She whines pushing his emotions to the breaking point)
Rego: I need to think! (He shouts hoping she wishing for five minutes of to unravel the knot forming in his brain)
Cassandra: While you're thinking Devereaux is writing a list of ways he can make my life a living hell. (She presses)
Rego: Just give me a minute! (He shouts again his knuckles white as he grips the steering wheel)
Cassandra: We don't have a minute! (She howls looking panicked again like a deer ready for flight) The more time you spend trying to make up your mind the more time you waste! If you're not going to do something then let me out now I can take care of myself!
Rego: That's not what I'm saying! (He grunts then shouts) You want to give me a second you just dropped a all this on me about thirthy seconds ago mind if I take a moment to digest it?
Cassandra: I'm sorry I don't have a minute! (She states calmly but her voice becomes more shrill with each word)  This man just tried to kill me I'm not sitting around waiting for him to get it right!
Rego: This is all happening so fast! (He shouts exasperated. He slows down pulling the car off the road on to the shoulder and stopping. He throws the car in park then turns towards her) What do you want me to do?
Cassandra: I want you to stand up be a man and help me! Help us! I have to get away from here! When he realizes I'm gone he's going be furious! You have no idea what he is capable of!
Rego: I have a pretty good idea! Any one that would do that to you or any woman for that matter is capable of anything thing! (He sighs rubbing his hand across the back of his neck. Cassandra watches him closely knowing he was almost there he needed just one more push as the lie slips easily from her lips) 
Cassandra: He threatened to take the baby and send me to prison! You can't let him take our baby!  You can't let him find me! (The hook was baited now it was time to reel him in)
Rego: Why would you go to prison?
Cassandra: I don't know! (She sobs again forcing her tears to flow by allowing herself to feel some of the emotions she'd been ignoring) I told him I haven't done anything wrong!!  He just laughed at me and said he was one of the most powerful men in the world who do you think they would believe? He said I had only one choice I had to marry him he would raise the child as his own and I could never see you again. When I told him no he told me he'd send me back to France and have them put me in prison and as soon as my baby was born he'd take it and I'd never see my child or the light of day again. I told him I wouldn't let him steal my baby that you would stop him and he said you wouldn't be around long enough to do anything. Then he....He....his lips and hands were every where...then he....he .... God I was so scared!  I didn't know what to do I just let him......It was so awful!.... I feel so ashamed!(She begins to sob uncontrollably in earnest finally releasing some what she'd kept pushed down for so long)
Rego: It's alright sweetheart shhh. (He wraps his arms around her pulling her to him and gently strokes her hair trying to quiet her not needing her to tell him what he already knew) You have nothing to be ashamed of Shh, please calm down it's all right. Shhh! (He pulls her closer holding her tightly) It's okay you're away from him now. 
Cassandra: But for how long? As soon as he realizes I'm gone he is going to come after me and If I don't do what he wants he'll do exactly what he threatened! We have to stop him.
Rego: How? (He said sounding lost and some what dazed. It was time to spring the trap and reel him in she just hoped her emotions didn't betray her)
Cassandra: You have to marry me as long as the two of us are married Deveraux can't make any claims on the baby. (Her eyes sparkling with unshed tears giving her a crazed expression in light of the dashboard) 
Rego: He can't make any claims on it now! (He looks at her his mouth twisted in disbelief she needed something her panic starting to rise she was loosing him)
Cassandra: Yes he can! (Sounding truly as fearful and panicked as she felt) I've been living with him for the last three month's! He could claim the baby is his or he could just make things really ugly for you and your family! He isn't above playing the victim he'd love the news papers dragging though the mud us hauling us through the courts. He'll look like the used and abused lover and we'll look like the slut and the deviant again.Your father will just love that! Not to mention the stress that would put on me and the baby. And the law could very well find in his favor considering the scandal we've both had they could deem us both unfit. Devearaux is a very powerful very dangerous man he'd pay a judge to do just for spite! (She sobs again smiling secretly to herself as the look on his face show the wanted effect her lies have on him. It was always best to play to his ego) 
Rego: Don't forget the Sherrigan family is more powerful than Devereaux St. Jacques could ever dream of being. No one not him or anyone else is taking our child or you anywhere! I'm going to make sure of that!(He huffs making Cassandra smile inside she had him! Finally he had him! She just had to play coy for a little while longer) 
Cassandra: Do really mean that? (She looks at him her wide eyed and hopeful)
Rego: I Promise I'm not going to let anything happen to either one of you. (He pulls her to him giving her shoulder a reassuring hug) We have to get going!
Cassandra: To where? (Watching him from the corner of her as she snuggles in to the seat)
Rego: You and I have a plane to catch! (He looks in the rear-view mirror and smiles then speeds out in to the flow of traffic)
Cassandra: We can't take a plane he'll check the the manifest he'll know exactly where we are. (Feigning fear knowing full well what his plan was before he said it)
Reg: We have a private jet he won't be able to trace you through there.
Cassandra: To where? (She stares at him giving him her best doe eyed look)
Rego: Where else darling Vegas!(He laughs stepping on the accelerator as Cassandra sits back in the seat her eyes feeling heavy and closes them feeling secure for the first time in months)

Michael and Francessca 12/05/2013

Michael walks to the door hesitating a moment and listens hearing no voices he enters.

Michael: Knock, knock! (He smiles peaking around the door)
Francessca: Hey Dad come in! (She smiles as he comes towards hugging her tightly and kissing here cheek)
Michael: Hi honey how are you?
Francessca: I'm good how are you?
Michael: I'm good. (He says sitting on the edge of the bed facing her)
Francessca: Where's Mom?
Michael: She'll be by in a bit I came over a little early.
Francessca: Good I'm glad. I missed you this afternoon.
Michael: I ahh got held up at David's. (He looks at her sheepishly)
Francessca: Nah, you were afraid Zach would be here and my Grandmother, my cousins you got overwhelmed and decided not to come. (She states matter of factually her her brow raised her mouth twisted in a sardonic) 
Michael: No, no I didn't. (He lies pulling his eyes from her penetrating stare)
Francesca: Yes you did I know you well enough by now. (She grins reaching out playfully nudging his shoulder reminding him so much of her mother)
Michael: How do you know?
Francessca: You really think you're this big mystery don't you?(She teases taking his hand in hers)
Michael: I'm not? (He says laughing at his own folly giving her hand a loving squeeze)
Francessca: No! (She says making them both laugh) I'm an artist Dad I notice stuff like the look on your face last night when my grandmother was here she didn't see it but I saw it.
Michael: Yeah sorry I was tired it was a late night. (He shakes his heed not wanting to hurt her feelings)
Francessca: Just admit it, it it has to be a little annoying. (She grins squinting one eye and pinching her index finger and thumb together making him laugh)
Michael: Have you been talking to David?
Francessca: No! (She squishes up her face shaking her head in disgust) Why would I talk to David?
Michael: Why do you dislike him?
Francessca: Basically for the same reason Uncle Zach does but you're trying to avoid my question. (She finishes flatly then smiles sarcastically)
Michael: You're not letting this go?
Francessca: Nope, now admit it, it bothers you.
Michael; Yeah kind of (He stammers as he stands looking uncomfortable and mildly confused) ...no...yeah ...I mean I get it but... Please don't get me wrong they are all very nice people but it's a little.
Francessca: Over whelming, over shadowing and loud, all you hear in Mike Logan this and Mike Logan that.
Michael:  Sometimes... a little. (He sighs sitting back down on the bed starring down at his shoes then back up at her) You know I did come by earlier. I got to the door and I heard  you, your grandmother your cousins, Zach you were talking about when you were kids. It just hit me. I never got to see my little girl grow up. Alexander stole all those moments from me. (He stands walking to the bassinet starring down at his sleeping Grandson) Sometimes I feel like I've missed so much, as if I'm always playing catch up. (He looks back at his daughter ten walks back to stand in front of her) Then I was angry with myself. I finally have a moment that should be joyous and all I can think about is everything I missed. Honestly I know it's not your fault or his for that matter but sometimes when I see you and Zach together I'm a little jealous.(He admits feeling foolish and embarrassed by admission. Francessca stand and gives her father a hug)       
Francessca: It can't be easy for you where me and Uncle Zach are concerned I'm sure sometimes we make you feel like an outsider. I'm sorry for that.
Michael: Don't be sorry honey, (He pulls away sitting down on the bed and patting the place next to him bidding her to sit. She smiles siting next to him enjoying the warmth of his arm around her shoulder) your uncle Zach is a good man and a great uncle. I'm glad he was there for you as you grew up since I couldn't. I guess the birth of this little one (Glancing at the bassinet then back to her) just reminded me of everything I missed and sometimes I feel like you and I will never have that closeness the two of you share. (She turns towards him feeling his sorrow permeate the space between them)
Francessca: What Zach and I share is different you're my Dad.Yeah Uncle Zach and I are friends besides Natalia and Jamie he's my best friend. Ever since I was a little girl especially after Mike Logan died but he's not my Dad and I will always love him but neither is Mike Logan. You are, no one can take your place I love you Dad. (She wraps her arms around him hugging him tightly)
Michael: I love you too. (He gives her a squeezing enjoying the close moment between them)
Francessca: And whatever weird feud you have going on with Uncle Zach don't put me or my son in the middle of it okay? (She scolds wagging her finger at him playfully)
Michael: I promise I won't (He smiles patting her hand) and your right my problems with your Uncle have nothing to do with you or my grandson.
Francessca: What is it your fighting about?
Michael: What's going on between me and Zach should stay between us. So how's my grandson? (He smiles then stands and walks to the bassinet pulling the blanket up around him)
Francessca: I know what the problem with you two is you're a lot alike. (She mumbles shaking her head at his "Zach" like maneuver)

Francessca: Perfect! Jamie took him up to see Tad for a little while.

Michael: How is Tad? (Concern edging his voice)
Francessca: Physically he'll be okay (She shrugs) but mentally I think he's in a lot more pain than he lets on.

Michael: I'm sure he is. I can only imagine how he feels. Jamie still with him?
Francessca; No, he finally went home, poor thing he looked exhausted. (She smiles down at her son) I think he wore Logan out too I fed him and he's been sleeping ever since. (She looks down at him as he starts to stir and smiles) Oh I spoke too soon somebody is waking up. Why don't you hold him see if you can get him to go back to sleep like you did last night.
Michael: Lets see what your old Granddad can do here. Come here little one.(He says picking up his grandson placing him on his shoulder and patting his back. Smiling pleased as he feels a small expel of air brush his neck) Somebody had a bubble. Yeah that's a good boy! Granddad could make a habit of this.  
Francessca: All Granddad has to do is walk across the lawn whenever he likes.
Michael: You mean that? (He says taking the chair across from her)
Francessca: I want Logan to be able to have all the moments I missed out on with you and that includes bed time stories.(She reaches down into her bag and pulls out a a children's book and hands it to him)
Michael: "Hurry Up Slowpoke" (He grins his eyes wide withe merriment) this was my favorite story when I was little how?
Francessca: Mom used to read it to me. (She smiles back at him enjoying the delight on his face and comforting tone of his voice as he opens it and begins to read aloud to the both of them)

Jack and Greeenlee

Jack lies back on the couch head propped on a pillow his head phone plugged in his ears chatting with Greenlee.

Jack: So hows Granddad's girl? (He smiles glancing up at the picture of his granddaughter and Greenlee)
Greenlee: Beautiful as ever. Leo upstairs reading her a story. What are you up to?
Jack Nothing really just just reading through a brief for tomorrow. Trying to make up for some lost time.
Greenlee: What were you out playing hooky?
Jack: Yeah, yeah Tea and I had a big beak on the other case we we were working on so we went out to celebrate. (He sits up tossing the folder on to the table as Greenlee's ears perk up)
Greenlee: So you and Tea huh? (She teases enjoying the quick intake of air coming from the other end)
Jack: No it was nothing like that. (He grins knowing fully the direction her thoughts had taken) We just stopped at Krystal's for lunch.
 Greenlee: You and Tea had a lunch date at Krystal's go on. (She continues ignoring the protest in his voice)
Jack: It wasn't a date.
Greenlee: Sounds like a date.
Jack: We ran in to Brooke and Oliver.
Greenlee: A double date! (She laughs as Jack continues ignoring her laughter at his expense) 
Jack: and spent a little bit too much time celebrating with them.
Greenlee: Yeah Kendall told me her niece had a little boy.
Jack: Logan Michael Martin eight pounds twenty-two inches. 
Greenlee: Ohh they must be so happy. Tell them congratulation for me.
Jack: They are and I will.
Greenlee So tell me more about this Tea. (Pulling the conversation back to what she hoped was her father's new love interest and he'd finally given up on Erica)
Jack: Tea is the new Assistant District Attorney.
Greenlee: So where did you meet her?
Jack: She's from Llanview one the best criminal defense attorney's I've ever seen.  Over the years I've consulted with her on some of my cases.
Greenlee: Sounds like you really like her.
Jack: She's the best addition to my office in a very long time.
Greenlee: Ah huh, is she pretty?
Jack: Look I know what your driving at and there's nothing going on.
Greenlee: Okay what ever you say. (She decides to let it go not wanting to be too pushy and turning him off) So where's your new room mate?
Jack: Molly went out for a little while she should be back later.(Happy for the topic change)
Greenlee: Doesn't Molly have classes tomorrow? (Her annoyance showing)
Jack: She's out with her friends for a little while having a little fun that's all. (He excuses hopping that would be the end but knowing full well it was just the beginning)
Greenlee: I'm sorry but didn't she come to Pine Valley for school and to get her life together in the first place and now she's out partying? Sounds like same old same old to me.
Jack: I told her she could go out.
Greenlee: You let her go?
Jack: Yes, she's been great all summer she obeyed every rule I set down. I think she's changed and grown up since she got here, so I thought it was time to loosen up the reigns a little.
Greenlee: And that's exactly when the horse throws you!(She snipes appalled by her fathers naive attitude where Molly was concerned) You know it's just a trick don't you? She hasn't changed! All she's done is moved her act to a new town and laid low for a little while. All so you would buy into this "good girl" act hook line and sinker!
Jack: Look, honey I can only go by what I've seen. (He starts but is cut off)
Greenlee: Then you're not looking hard enough.
Jack: Why are you so suspicious of your cousin?
Greenlee: I don't trust her Dad. I think it's all an act!
Jack: The two of you barley know each other.
Greenlee:  Oh I know her Kendall told me everything. Then I called Bianca to get the rest from her
Jack: So now you think you know all about her?
Greenlee: Because I was her! I know the games I invented them! Look I'm just warning you to keep your eyes open.
Jack: I will, I promise. (He sighs)
Greenlee: Promise me you're not just saying that, that you're really going to keep any eye on her?
Jack: I promise and despite what you think I'm not as naive.
Greenlee: I don't think you're naive maybe just a little too trusting when it comes to the people you love.
Jack: So what's going on with you? How are the things at your Inn?
Greenlee: Things are great I just booked a two week convention for January and a one week for February.
Jack: That's wonderful!
Greenlee: Thanks Dad. Oh, and Leo sold one of his sculptures to a hotel in New York and they contracted him for two more.
Jack: That's fantastic honey!
Greenlee: Leo is so excited. Kind of makes up for this afternoon. ( She
Jack: Why, what happened this afternoon?
Greenlee: I ahh called Ryan and asked him to meet me so we could talk.
Jack: You did WHAT! (he bolts upright and stands then starts pacing the space around the coffee table his anger barley in control) After everything your mother and I went through you called Ryan? Why the hell did you call him?
Greenlee: I had too. (her voice calm and even as she tries to keep the conversation from exploding)
Jack: Why on earth would you have to call Lavery? (Plopping down on the sofa shaking his head confused by her actions) We all worked so hard to keep you away from him! To keep him out of your life and the hell away from you and you call him? Just tell me why you would invite him back in to your life?(Shouting the last part into the phone)
Greenlee: I didn't invite him back in my life! (She shouts back sounding as exasperated as he felt)
Jack: Then what do you call it when you ask him to meet you to talk! (He stands again his pacing more rapid)
Greenlee: I needed to explain to him what happened. (She struggling to keep her tone even)
Jack: Explain what? He didn't even know you were alive! What could a dead woman have to possibly explain? (He shouts his annoyance reaching peak)
Greenlee: He already new I wasn't dead! (She whispers)
Jack: WHAT? (He growls his eyes wide)
Greenlee: He already knew I wasn't dead.
Jack: How did Lavery find out? (He sits slowly back down on the couch his mind whirling)
Greenlee: It doesn't matter how he knew the point is... (He cuts her of before she can finish as Jack thoughts land on the only conclusion)
Jack: The point is that the only way Ryan would have found out is if someone told him. (Sounding more lawyer than father by the moment)
Greenlee: Come on Dad Ryan's not stupid..
Jack: I didn't say he was stupid (Annoyed by her defense of him) I said in order for Ryan to find out someone would have had to told him. I know it wasn't me or your Mother so who was it?
Greenlee: I don't know Dad he just did!
Jack: No, don't even bother, there is no way he could have found out unless someone told him now who was it Kendall? (Latching on to the idea then dismissing it) No Kendall wouldn't have any reason to tell Ryan besides she agreed it was better not to tell him. Your Mother Kendall and I were the only ones who knew and...(His eyes widening with revelation) Erica! it was Erica wasn't it? Erica told Ryan didn't she? (He accuses as Greenlee squirms on the other end wishing she could lie but knowing she couldn't)
Greenlee: She only did it because she thought he was dying!
Jack: So she thought she would give him something to live for! (Throwing his head back smiles at the predictability of it all his voice rich with sarcasm) Once again Erica put Ryan Lavery before what's right and everyone else!
Green;ee: It's okay really Dad. (She pleads unsure of what his reaction would be fearing the the vengeful tone in his voice)
Jack: No It's not okay! I can't believe that she stood there and lied to my face! (He collapses on the sofa shaking his head in disbelief Greenlee's ironic laugh adding to his irritation)
Greenlee: Oh come on Dad, like this was the first time Erica has ever lied to your face! It's what she does best. (Then feeling slightly guilty at the sound of his disappointed sigh) Really Dad it doesn't matter. I'm glad it's out there I don't feel like I'm living in hiding anymore and I'm not constantly looking over my shoulder waiting for the other shoe to drop. I can just live my life and be happy. And, I am happy Dad. Ryan understands that. (The sincerity in her voice melting some of his anger)
Jack: I'm glad you're happy honey and as long as Lavery keeps his distance I'm okay with that.
Greenlee: What about Erica? (Jack glances down at the empty carry home container from Krystal's and smiles as an idea begins to form)
Jack: Don't worry about Erica I know exactly how to deal with her. 
Greenlee: You're not going to do something insane are you? (Not fully trusting the tone in his voice)
Jack: No, I'm just going to give Erica Kane the Erica Kane treatment. (Enjoying his plan more and more)
Greenlee: Hmm!(Not sure as sure of his plan as he seemed to be) Just do me a favor please?
Jack: Sure honey.
Greenlee: Make sure that when you give her back her own medicine you don't emd up with the disease please? (She jokes half heartedly making him chuckle)
Jack: I won't good night honey.
Greenlee: Good night I'll talk to you soon. Love you Dad.
Jack: I love you too honey goodnight. (Jack looks at his phone a moment then walks to his desk and shuffles through his mail pulling out an envelope for the benefit dinner for the charity Erica's show was hosting this year. He smiles ruefully to himself as he dials the phone) Hey Tea I'm sorry it's so late.
Tea: Don't worry about it I was waiting up for Dani to come in what's up?
Jack: Nothing important really I just thought you might want to keep me company at a charity evemt.
Tea: You mean the one that "New Beginnings"  is throwing for the heart something? (She glances down at her invitation knowing exactly what he wanted but decided to play along)
Jack: Yeah, yeah that one, I have two tickets.
Tea: Yeah they sent me a pair also.
Jack: If you don't have a date I thought maybe you and I could go together.
Tea: So what did she do now?
Jack: Who?
Tea: Erica of course! Her program is the one hosting the event and I'm more than sure she's done something to really tick you off and you want to use me to get back at her. Am I right so far?
Jack: Yeah I umm...
Tea: It's okay. We can give her something to stew about (She laughs) besides, it'll be fun watching Ms. Kane spit and hiss like a wet cat all night and not have to say a word.(Making them both laugh)
Jack: My thoughts exactly. You sure you don't mind? 
Tea: You'll just owe me one should one of my ex's blow in to town. (She teases making him laugh again)
Jack: You just let me know where and when.
Tea: I'm going to hold you to that. Dani: is coming in and I want to play nosy Mom. I'll see you at work tomorrow we can work out the details then.
Jack: Thanks Tea I owe you one see you in the morning.
Tea: Night Jack.
Jack: Night Tea. (He clicks the phone off stares down at it a moment smiling to his self. Tomorrow night was going to be very interesting)  
















 




 





 

Aidan and Adrian 11/27/2013

Adrian sit in the room bellow the suite watching the activity on the monitor as Aidan works at the computer on the table.

Aidan: I am really hatting this man. (He huffs pushing away from the table and standing. He stretches then walks to the window peering out over the river)
Adrian: It's almost over. (Glancing up at him from the monitor)
Aidan: That's what you keep saying yet here we are. (He growls throwing his hands in the air and shacking his fist. Then plops down on the chair in an exasperated heap)
Adrian: Hopefully tonight he'll do something we can use. (he glances back at the monitor watching as Devereaux and Fats walk to the banquet table. He moves the camera as they walk then adjust the volume)
Aidan:  Why should tonight be different from all the other nights? (He reaches for his computer punching each key like a boxer in a ring) We've been at this for weeks and have come up with nothing! (He pushes the computer away and rises rubbing the back of his neck)
Adrian: He's going to slip up. (He moves the camera watching the two as they chat) No one can go as long as he has and not make a mistake we just have to find it.
Aidan: Well I have been at this for weeks and I haven't found anything useful! (he shakes his head pulls the keyboard back to him and continues typing then reading as he talks)
Adrian: We just have to keep digging it's there somewhere. (he pans the camera back as the two resume their seats at the gaming table)
Aidan: I guess it's better than listening to those idiots again all night. (He grins as Adrian pulls the head phones away from his ears as a big guffaw of laughter booms through them)
Adrian: I feel you the crap is getting deep in there.
Aidan: Have you gotten anything from Anna on that truck?
Adrian: No, she still looking but she did find something interesting.
Aidan: Please tell me it's something useful! (He says with a roll of his eyes as he closes another of Devereaux's emails then open another)
Adrian: She was able to trace that packet you found on the scene of the accident.
Aidan: Don't keep it to yourself man what's she got?
Adrian: She found a similar match to whats been floating through France and England. It seems to have found its way across the channel. The packaging changes slightly between countries Anna has her people trying to break the coding, but the residue she tested from the packet you found matches all of them.
Aidan: Was she able to trace where it came from?
Adrian: No, not yet but matching the source of all three is a big step. (Aidan nods in agreemen going back to scanning the plethora of emails in Devearux's mail box)
Aidan: Any idea how it ended up here?
Adrian: From what she can tell it's just like you thought it showed up here the same night as Tad's accident and on the streets.    
Aidan: So we were right it was Devereaux's truck that ran Tad off the road.
Adrian: We just have to find a way to tie him to it.
Aidan: Makes me wish I still had my security pass back at "Cambius". (He says off offhandedly tossing another useless email aside then pulling up another)
Adrian: then you really could do some searching!
Aidan: Why not? (He turns towards Aidan his eyes bright as the idea formulates in his head)
Adrian: Why not what?
Aidan: Why not go back to "Cambius".(The thought holding more promise by the moment)
Adrian: Do you think you could?
Aidan: Why not? (He shrugs) Ryan has been dying to make it up to me.
Adrian: It would definitely get us a lot closer than we are now. Maybe we could finally figure out where he hides his files. Aidains eyes brighten again then lessen as the moment wear on and reality begins to take root)
Aidan: One thing though how do I explain it to Annie? (He scratches his head looking perplexed as the reality of his idea looses luster)  She'd never go for it. She's worked her butt off to get free of Ryan and I'm talking about put us right back where we were started. 
Adrian: You don't have to stay once the job is over you can leave. )He smails and shrugs liking the idea more and more as the moments wore on and a planned formulated in his head)
Aidan: Argh! (He groans rolling his hand his forehead) What the hell was I thinking! You're not getting it! Going back to "Cambius" could put my relationship with Anne in dangerous water. How am I going to explain going back there? (He mind whrirls with with with guilt and trepidation for even thinking to put them in that situation ans Adrian with plans of possibility to access to hidden files and secrets he longed for)
Adrian: With Tad laid up for who knows how long business is really slow and since you're getting married soon you could really use the money. There's an opening you thought you'd take it for just a little while at least till Tad gets out. (He leans back in his seat smiling proudly)
Aidan: I see you've thought this all out! (His brow creased with anger at Adrian's presumptuous grin)  Have my life all planned out now do ya mate?
Adrian: It's what I do.(His grin broadening as he shrugs)
Aidan: Well do it with your own life! (His voice sunding as agitated as his expression looked)Why don't you take the job and I'll keep our surveillance! (he nods liking the idea more and more)
Adrian: Because it would look suspicious if I went for the job!
Aidan: And it wouldn't if I did? (his eyes wide with disbelief)
Adrian: It would less suspicious if you went since you've already worked there. It would be a lot easier for you than me. (His voice level and reasonable only his grin betraying his underlining mockery)
Aidan: And a lot more destructive to my life! (He groans wishing he'd never thought of it)
Adrian: It could get us done with this crap sooner. Aren't you tired of sitting around hotel rooms stalking this guy? You being at Cambius could get us out of here a lot faster.
Aidan: You're right but (he groans) I can't and I'm not jeopardizing my future with Anne if she says one word against this I'm out got it? (He say with finality nodding his to accent his point)
Adrian: If you talk it over with Anne and she say no I promise I'll do it. (he concedes as he mentally weighs the pros and cons on the situation)
Aidan: What cover story have you worked out for yourself? (Knowing from years of experience Adrian already had his cover already pieced together)
Adrian: Basically same as yours Tad in the hospital I want to stick around for my family. It also gives me a reason to stay around Pine Valley without making this guy suspicious. Either way one of us needs to get in there. 
Aidan: Sounds good to me. Congratulation you've got the job! (He stretches his hand out to shake Adrian's who bats it away and laughs then his his voice takes a deadly tone all laughter evaporated)
Aidan: I don't know if I can be that close to this guy without killing him.
Aidan: I don't know if I could be with Ryan everyday without killing him.(They look at each and nod in agreement each knowing the other reservations with the plan)
Adrian: Flip a coin? (He reaches in his pocket trying to fish out a coin as Adrian reaches for the deck of cards on the side table)
Aidan: High card?
Adrian: Here you shuffle. (He tosses him the deck. Aidan opens the packaging ossing the celeophane on the table then discarding the the jokers and shuffles)
Aidan: Okay draw. (Adrian puills the card from the dck then waits while Aida pulls his) Now me.(They both flip the crds on the table. Adrain grins broadly thanking his luck and Aidan sighs resolutely cursing his) I guess it's me.
Adrian: Sorry man. (He picks up the card stuffing them back in to the box then places them back on the table)
Aidan: No, it was fair hopefully Anne will understand. (He walks back to the table pulling the computer to him as Adrian picks up his head set smiling as he places then on his ears)
Adrian: You could always throw in "regular hours" so you can spend more time with her and Emma" 
Aidan: Do me a favor don't help! (He shakes his hands in the air warding off  his assistance his eyes wide) No I can't say that because I'll still be doing stuff with you. (He sighs realizing being at Cambius and working with Adrain would mean less time with Annie not more) Don't worry about it, it will be fine. Besides, this guy is responsible for killing Taylor.
Adrian: Don't worry about working with me (Reading the teltype going across Aidans forehead as his emotions played across his face) I can probably get Sergei to fill in. I'm sure Lenka would love to spend some time with his wife. Besides he needs to keep up his real life cover. (Enjoying the small smile spread across Aidan's face)
Aidan: You've thought of everyone what about you? (His grin fades a little as he realizes that his absences could mean more hours for him)
Adrain: I'm going to keep on him like a pit bull! Once I get a real hold on him I'm not letting go! I'm going to make him pay for what he did to my family!  

Randi and Fracessca 11/22/2013

Francessca walks to Randi's door knocking gently as she calls to Randi.

Francessca: Hey! it's me!
Randi: Hey girl!
Francessca: Heeeeeey! What's going on? (She runs to the bed giving her a big hug then sits on the side of it facing her)
Randi: Nothing! I'm so glad you came down to see me! I gets so boring here at night.
Francessca: Well this is your last night you must be excited?
Randi: Girl, I'm already packed! (They laugh)
Francessca: I can't blame you! (With a roll of her eyes) I can't wait to get out of here and get home! I've been here less than two days and I'm going crazy you must be climbing the walls!
Randi: Climbing? Honey I was about ready to tear them down!
Francessca: I bet the kids can't wait to have their Mommy home.

Randi: Not being with my babies every day has been the hardest part of this. I just want to go home and get back to my life! (She throw her hands up and groans then laughs hen humbles) I truly have so much to be thank for fall this year.
Francessca: Yeah we really do. So what's the first thing you want to do when you get home?
Randi: Hug my kids watch them play and plan Thanksgiving dinner. What are you and Jamie doing for Thanksgiving?
Francessca: We're going to Chuck and Donna's it's their turn to host Christmas Dinner this year.
Randi: Okay (She says cocking her head to the side as she quickly runs through her guest list) so that going to be with maybe Cassandra and that Deveraux guy (She groans) that makes eleven.
Francessca: That's going to be a lot of work.
Randi: Honey I've been looking forward to this for month and you know how we do it will be all right. (She winks and they both laughs) Besides I have someone extra special coming to dinner this year. That's kind of why I asked you to come by.
Francessca: Why? Who's coming to dinner? (Her posture and voice suddenly defensive making Randi laugh)
Randi: No nothing like that I just wanted to talk to you. (Her voice becoming serious) I figured you would be the only person I knew thatwould understand how I feel right now.
Francessca: I'll try, what happened.(Her voice concerned her eyes searching Randi's face)
Randi: Today, I found my father.
Francessca: What...Who? (Her eyes wide with surprise)
Randi: Griff, he's my father.
Francessca: Wow...Griff?...That's awesome (She reaches over hugging her)  I'm really happy for you. You are happy right?
Randi: Yes, kind of I've always wondered and dreamed about having my parents it's exciting and terrifying.  
Francessca: But, it's strange too you feel happy and angry at the same time.
Randi: Yeah! I think I've felt every emotion I have since he told me.
Francessca: That's going to happen for a while but then it starts to fade. I remember when I found out about Michael I felt so angry and betrayed. I mean I understood what happened but I still felt lied to. It made me second guess myself for a while. It rattles who you thought you were.
Randi: Yeah! You have that...
Francessca: Like Rumpelstiltskin or something.
Randi: Yes, or one of those games where you have to shake the pieces back into place. Its just weird you know?
Francessca: For weeks after I found out about my Dad I didn't know if I was coming or going. Everything I thought I knew abut my self I questioned and there was this man who was all excited about finally being with his daughter wanting that relationship he'd been dreaming about and all you can think is who the hell are you and what do you really want from me?
Randi: And if I give in to what you want am I going to end up being hurt? How'd you deal with it all?
Francessca: My Mom, Natalia, Brooke, Jamie Zach, YOU were all there to help. And, my Dad was great he wasn't pushy or smothering.What about Griff?

Randi: He was alright wasn't pushy he wasn't angry in fact he was very apologetic and there's a sadness about him.
Francessca: Yeah ( She sighs) my Dad had that for a while it takes a while but it works itself out.
Randi: I think it's guilt! (Her tone emphatic then calms) At least with Griff.
Francessca: I know with my Dad it was definitely a part of it.
Randi: Griff blames himself for everything that happened to me and mother and sadly it was. (She looks at Francessca her face a mask of hurt and confusion. Francessca takes her hand and holds it gently in hers)
Francessca: I guess his being in prison was a part of that?
Randi: Yeah, a big part. I'm trying not too...(She stops herself swallowing down hr anger before continuing) but after hearing his story it's hard. (Her expression pained her eyes pleading)
Francessca: Believe me I get that. Sometimes the anger was overwhelming.
Randi: How did you deal with that?
Francessca: I pretended I had this beautiful fantasy life with Rego and I went to the gym a lot and Tad was a lot of help
Randi: Tad?
Francessca: At one point the man had three mothers.
Randi: Oh my God!I had forgotten about that!
Francessca: If anyone knows what it's like to have multiple parents he does!
Randi: Wow! This is crazy!
Francessca: That was when he thought he was Ted Orsini. That's  how he and my mom met.
Randi:Oh yeah I remember Frankie telling me something about that. I guess that makes him the authority. 
Francessca: It could be worse. We could have two complete idiots claiming to be our fathers. (They both laugh) Griff seems like a very decent man and Carmen likes him. Holly Crap! Does Carmen know?
Randi: We had a long talk this afternoon after Griff left. From what Carmen says he's a really good guy. We tlked for a while this morning  he seems to be okay. We'll see how it goes.(She shrugs)
Francessca: It's get easier, after a while it will be as if he's always been there. (She smiles hugging Randi)
Randi: Thanks Cess! (She pats her gently on the back giving her squeeze the lets go)
Francessca: One good thing is a least we have each other. 
Randi: I can think of anyone better. So tell me how was it really yesterday you know with Rego being there?
Francessca: It wasn't bad I figure it was just meant to be. (She shrugs) 
Randi: Judging by the look on your face I take you haven't changed your mind?
Francessca: No, I came close but I didn't thank God. Rego is a manipulative liar and a fool his still being with Cassandra proves it. As long as he's with her I never will. I don't want her anywhere near my son!
Randi: Come on, do you really think she would hurt a child? (Her face construed in dis belief one eye brow raised)
Francessca: Maybe not intentionally but, I think she will do whatever, say whatever and use whomever to get what she wants. I won't let her make my son a part of her games.(Her arms folded over her chest her mouth twisted in to a grimace and resolute)
Randi: Honey you're Mom now your job is to protect your child. If you think this is the best thing for your son I can't argue with you on that. (She reaches out taking Francessca's hand in hers) Just think about what what we're going through now. Do you want your son to go through what we're going through.?
 Francessca: Hopefully he'll never find out so he won't have to. (She mumbles)
Randi: Honey, (She says with a laugh shaking he hand) you and I both know the truth will come out sooner or later it always does
Francessca: I hope it's later but if and when it comes out I'll deal with it then. Right now I have to protect my son and as long as Rego is the same immature idiot he always was and with Cassandra, I'm not telling him.

Randi: Your secrets safe with me I promise. (She says giving her hand a reassuring squeeze)
Francessca: Thanks Randi.
Randi: Baby that's what girl friends do. (She grins hugging her tightly then letting her go, She smiles her eyes bright with mischief as she moves closer) And the other thing girl friends do is give their other girl friends relationships a push in the the right direction.
Francessca: Which girlfriend are we talking about?
Randi: Your best friend and my sister in-law Nataila.
Francessca: Oh yeah!! Way past time! I'm in!


 

Rego and Cassandra 11/15/2013

Cassandra steps from the shower and stands in front of the mirror examining the welts that were already forming where he'd whipped her with the razor strap. She stares down at her stomach the only spot where there weren't any then around to her back at the marks his shoe had left where he'd kicked her. Thank God she'd managed to roll fast enough before his foot had made impact. Mustering the courage she looks in the mirror at her face. It wasn't as bad as it felt at least not yet. There was a bruise forming on her cheek and jaw she could cover with makeup and the goose egg on her head she could cover with her hair or a scarf. she decided quickly rushing from the bathroom and dressing hurriedly. She needed to dress and get out before he came back. She reminds herself as she rushes into the bathroom. Inspecting what that monster had done she reaches for her makeup and start the repair work on her face. She definitely wasn't staying around for the next time! She had lain there in a panic desperately trying to think of a way to get away from him,his phone ringing had been like a prayer answered. It had taken everything she had not to bounce with glee. She'd prayed what ever it was would force him out of the house. After he'd beat her then rapped her he'd fallen asleep on top of her pinning her to the floor. She'd lain there for what seemed like hours afraid to move to make a sound afraid she'd awaken him and there would be a repeat of what had just happened. So she'd lain there praying and then his phone rang. He'd awakened with a start then smiled down at her lovingly as if nothing happened then pulled away from her and answered it. She'd sat up then regretted it as pain shot through her body her thoughts immediately going to the child she carried, She quickly analyzed the pain she felt and concluded that wasn't where she hurt. He finished his call quickly kneeling down on the floor next to her and retrieving his clothes as he spoke
Devereaux: I have to go out for a little while.
Cassandra: Where are you going?
Devereaux: I have a meeting to attend to.
Cassandra: Do you want me to go with you?
Devereaux: No, you get some rest I'll be back shortly. I'm going to take a quick shower. (He'd smiled at her stroked the bruise on her cheek then kissed it) I'm sorry for that my love but you never understand anything the easy way I hope we understand each other now? (She'd nodded her head in agreement he'd kissed her again this time tenderly then rose and headed for the bathroom. She'd waited for him to close the door and start the shower before rising and dragging her self to the bed. She'd wailed into the pillow her tears saturating the spot where she'd held it to her face muffling her shrieks of agony until he'd turned off the water. She'd pushed herself underneath the covers pretending to be asleep as he hastened around the room dressing. Holding herself still and breathing steady and evenly as he'd kissed her cheek and managing not to throw up before he left. She'd waited for the sound of the elevator doors closing then run to the window to watch for his limo to leave. She stared at her reflection satisfied with cover up job she'd done. She grabs her bag shoving the rest of her toiletries inside zipping it closed. She gives the bathroom a quick once over turns off the light as she dashes to the closet grabs her fur coats putting one on under the other. If for "A" or "B" reason Rego wouldn't help she could pawn these for the cash. She grabs her case and travel bag walking quietly to the door and peeping through the keyhole. It was just as she'd thought. Devereaux had left a body guard outside the door. Hopefully there wasn't one outside the servants entrance and she could sneak down the stairs to the next floor with out being seen. She'd tipped to the servants entrance through the kitchen and peeped out the door. From this angel she could see his closed eyes and chin resting on his chest as he slept. She quietly placed her case outside the door then the other stepping out behind them and closing the door silently behind her. She reaches for the door to the fire exist praying it didn't squeal when she opened it. She smiles to herself as it creeps open without out a sound then moves her bags to the landing and closing it as quietly as the last. She tips down the steps skipping the next floor and going to two below it she peeps into the hall making sure it was clear before stepping out in to it then pressing the button for the elevator. She waits less than a minute for the car to arrive then presses the button for the parking garage avoiding the lobby completely. The last thing she needed was that loud mouth door man seeing her. Hopefully he wouldn't spot her car leaving the garage but it didn't matter she planned to dump it as soon as she got far enough from the building. She reaches for her phone then presses the button Rego's number. The phone rings as she taps on the steering wheel counting each ring before he picks up)
Rego: Hey what's going on I thought you were going to meet me an hour ago.
Cassandra: Are you still there? (Allowing some of the panic she felt to edge her voice)
Rego: Of course not! (He rolls his eye skyward biting his lip to control his annoyance. He sighs then continues) I waited a while then I went home.
Cassandra: Are you  at your parents? (Her panic becoming more real tears begin to constrict her throat)
Rego: Yes why? (Concern starting to seep in to his consciousness as hears the distraught)
Cassandra: I need you to pick me up. (She croaks out then begins to sob)
Rego: Why don't you just come to the house?
Cassandra: No! (She screams then continues sounding more panicked than before)  it's too dangerous and I can't let anyone see me like this and I can't let him find me! I need you to pick me up I can't keep driving my car. (She breaks down in sobs again)
Rego: What the hell happened? (His own panic starting to set in)
Cassandra: He found out about us! I thought he was going to kill me!
Rego: Where? (He sweeps up his keys from the dresser shrugging into his coat as he runs down the steps toward the front door)
Cassandra: Pick me up at the Pine Valley train station.(She sobs out)
Rego: I'll be right there.
Cassandra: Hurry! ( She smiles to herself tossing the phone from the window.  Devereaux had made this so much easier for her. Once Rego saw what he'd done to her he'd be putty in her hands and she'd be Mrs. Rego Sherrigan by sunrise tomorrow)        

Phillip and Dani 11/14/52013

Dani and Phillip stride up the walk way hand in hand chatting till they reach the front step.

Dani: What I really want to do is surf in Hawaii.

Phillip: I got on one once, it was horrible all I did was fall off.  (He jokes his hands in his pockets as he smiles down at her)

Dani: Come on it can't be that bad? (She says over her shoulder as she walks to the porch swing and sits Phillip following behind her then sitting in the empty space next to her)

Phillip: I'm serious! I have absolutely no sense of balance what so ever. I'm lucky I can walk. (He teases making her giggle)

Dani: I've seen you walk its not that bad. (She steals a look at him from the corner of her eye watching him digest what she said then giggles when he leans forward his eyes wide with mock indignation) 

Phillip: So you admit it's bad?

Dani: Nothing a little practice can`t  fix. (She teases)

Phillip: Only if you help me? (His voice softens as he turns towards her enjoying the slight blush on her cheeks)

Dani: Oh I don't know, (She rises quickly his nearness making her suddenly uncomfortable she walks to the railing leaning her hands against it and looking across the lawn) I'm going to be kind of busy with classes,,studying...(She grins looking back at him over her shoulder. He rises quickly coming to stand beside her)

Phillip: Ah you have to help me considering you do it so beautifully. (Their eyes lock as Phillip leans towards her. Dani stands transfixed as if a spell had been cast over them her chin tilts up to meet his lips as somthing inside bangs to the floor and Tea's voice can be heard mumbling to herself breaking the spell) So did you have a good time?

Dani: That was absolutely amazing!

Phillip: I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Dani: I can’t believe I just had dinner with the owner, editor and publisher of “Tempo” magazine!(She squeals spinning in a small circle and sitting back on the swing) 

Phillip: Yeah, Brooke is pretty amazing. (He grins sitting next to her)

Dani: And she is just so real! I mean I’m sitting there talking to her and after like two minutes I was like telling her my entire life story.

Phillip: Yeah it’s cool the way she does that.

Dani: Dude it’s way more than cool! It’s flipping amazing!

Phillip: I’m glad you had a good time.

Dani: That was like the best night of my life! I got to meet a real journalist.

Phillip: Wait I thought you said your father owns a newspaper?

Dani: I don’t really think you could call what Todd does journalism's. (She says with a roll of her eyes then laughs)

Phillip: What about your aunt? Vicky was it.

Dani: Yeah she’s pretty awesome  but it,s not exactly the same. Brooke English is like the reporters, reporter she's legend. Like that piece she did with Mike Roy or the one she did on homeless women? She won like a dozen awards just for those two alone!  Thank you so much for asking me.Phillip: 
Phillip: You’re very welcome I`m really glad you came.
Dani: So am I.
Phillip: So what are you doing tomorrow?
Dani: Well I`m supposed to go shopping and have lunch with this girl I met today.
Phillip:  What about tomorrow night?
Dani: Nothing  really why?
Phillip: "The Black Keys" are playing at this club in Llanview if we can score tickets do you want to come?
Dani: I'd love to and I might know how to score us some tickets. (She says with a nod of her head a confident grin playing on her lips)
Phillip: You`'re joking? (He turns towards her eye wide)
Dani: No, the club you`'re  talking about is owned by my stepmother I'm pretty sure I'll ask her.
Phillip: Let me know if you can and I'll call my friend see what he comes up with. What time is a good time to call you?
Dani: Umm around one-thirty.
Phillip: So I'll call you and we can compare notes?
Dani: That sounds great.
Phillip: I'd better get my grandfather's car back. (He looks at his watch then stands)
Dani: I'd better go in before my Mom starts flashing the porch lights or something. (She laughs taking his offered hand and stands)
Phillip: Thank you Ms.Manning for a fabulous evenings. Without you I would have been bored out out of my mind.
Dani: Thank you Mr.Brent I had a great time.
Phillip: I'll see you tomorrow. (He steps down a step making them almost eye level holding her hand a little )
Dani: See you tomorrow. (She tips up kissing him gently on the lips then moves towards the door)
Phillip: See you tomorrow. (She smiles and waves then opens the door closing it quietly behind her. He watches a moment then strides down the walk whistling to his self as he walks back to his car. He climbs into the vehicle sliding the key in to the ignition and starts the car at the same moment his phone rings. He slaps the dashboard with one hand and pulls on to the road rolling slowly down the street as he talks)
Phillip: Tell me what's poppin Girlie? 
Molly: Where are you?
Phillip: I had something else to do.
Molly: I thought you said you were going to stop by?
Phillip: No, you said you wanted to meet up tonight I told you I was busy.
Molly: Come on a John's got the key to his Dad's boat  Justin's got a keg so a bunch of going to party on the river. 
Phillip: Naw I can't I'm moving into the house with my Uncle and his girl friend tomorrow.
Molly: What happened to my favorite party boy?
Phillip: The Party's over Love.
Molly: I hope that doesn't include me?
Phillip: Our party's was over a long time ago besides I thought you and Justin were hooking up now?
Molly: Justin's cool it's just you should come it's the last night before classes it's just not going to be party without you.
Phillip: You mean it's just not a party without the party favors. 
Molly: Now that you mention it do you have anything?
Phillip: I told you weeks ago darling, I'm done my summer semester is all paid and I'm out. 
Molly: So that's it?
Phillip: Done, I'm not taking any chances with my scholarship But you might want to check with Kyle.
Molly: Cool, sure you won't come?
Phillip: No I can't besides I have to get my Grandfathers car back. Oh and if you can't get Kyle, try Randy  
Molly: Thanks Dude! See you tomorrow.
Phillip: Have fun. (The ends as Phillip gets to the end of the street checking the traffic pulls out on to the highway then up the hill back towards his Grandfathers. No, partying with Justin and Molly tonight getting sucked back in to her games no way. She was way to much of a party girl for him and he wasn't sure what else she needed but what ever it was, he wasn't the guy to give it to her. Whatever he mentally shrugs, she was Justin's problem now. Besides tonight at his Grandfather's with Dani had actually been fun. There was just something about her. He smiles wistfully to his self looking forward to tomorrow at one-thirty)    

Zach and Rhea 11/13/2013

Zach walks into his office his eyes flick over the stacks of paper piled on his desk that he had no interest in. He missed the days of just runnings the casino He missed the taste of excitement in the air, that thrill he felt when ever he walked through the door. This just made him feel dead inside. This wasn't what he enjoyed or wanted he had done it more for Kendall than anything else. When she and Palmer had come to him with the proposal to help save Cortlandt Electronic and his casino by incorporating them it had seemed a great way to save them both and make a ton of money by bringing Rhea on board and it was. All the work the wheeling and dealing had been fun at first but now all he felt was restless and a longing to be back in his element.Perhaps Michael had the right idea just screw everyone and do what you want to do. The hell with everyone else. Isn't that what he'd always done? But it was just him anymore there was Kendall and the boys to think about and really what was there to think about? He had money coming in from the casino and they had made a fortune on "Synergy Systems" Slater-Cortlandt didn't need this Slater to stay solvent heck the company no longer needed the Slater portion of the moniker at all. Besides Rhea was a Slater she and Petey would be fine without him. He was going back to the casino as soon as possible and he'd have to thank his brother later for helping him come to his senses. He smiles to himself as he turns from the window and smiles at the papers on his desk. Pretty soon this will no longer be his responsibility and the more he thinks about the broader he smiled and the better he felt.

Rhea: Hey! What are you doing here? (She looks at him eyes wide with surprise)
Zach: I was going to get some work done before I go home. What are you doing here? I thought you'd be at the hospital visiting that new grandson of yours?
Rhea: I'm on my way. I was just going to drop this on your desk and hope it didn't get lost in the forest you have growing there. (She laughs pointing to the stacks of files on his desk)
Zach: Yeah sorry about that. I'm going to get through it I promise. Hey, how about I step down and you and Pete take over the company? (He blurts out grinning at the confused and shocked expression on her face)
Rhea: You're joking? (She stares at him searching his expression and finding no humor in his eyes)
Zach: No, I'm serious. I can't do this and honestly I don't want to.
Rhea: You're serious. (She sighs with resolution knowing from his tone his mind was made up)
Zach: Very. I'm going back to the casino. I don't like this. I don't need the money and I love my casino so why bother doing something I hate. You and Pete can take over you still have the brand actually a better brand when you release "Europa". So how do we go about making you two CEO?
Rhea: I can call the lawyers, (Her mind racing over the implications and making a mental checklist) have you talked to Palmer?
Zach: I haven't talked to anyone I just decided about five seconds before you walked in. I need to get out of here as soon as possible. Back to where I belong. (His voice sounding frustrated and disappointed)
Rhea: We've been friends a really long time and I want you to do what ever makes you happy. Palmer. Pete and I will be fine. Who knows this may be great for Slater-Cortlandt. What about Kendall? What she going to say when you tell her?
Zach: Kendall wants what ever makes me happy and this is what will make me happy. Besides it will give me more time with her and the kids. She'll love that part.
Rhea: We'll miss you around here.
Zach: I'll miss seeing you too but, we're family we'll see each other.
Rhea: Sometimes I'm not so sure. (She raises her eyebrow her lips pursed mouth twisted to side)
Zach: Micheal and I just had a misunderstanding we'll work it out sooner or later.
Rhea: Anything you can do to make it sooner would be better.(He smiles at the deja vu conversation. Like mother like daughter)
Zach: I promise you, Micheal and I will work it out.(Giving her shoulder a reassuring pat)
Rhea: I'm going to keep you to it and that reminds me(She looks at her watch) I better get out of here before visiting hours end. I'll see you tomorrow? (Her eyes questioning)
Zach: I'll finish what I started.( He reassures her. She smiles placing the papers on the corner of his desk then turning towards the door)
Rhea: Okay, I'll see you tomorrow.
Zach: Night. (Zach watches her leave closing the door behind her then turns toward the desk and sighs thankful for the ringing of his phone and the familiar sound of Dax's ring tone) What's going on?
Dax: Hey I have some high rollers up in one of the luxury suits.
Zach: Is there a problem with them?
Dax: Not a problem per say but one you may be interested in.
Zach: And who might that be?
Dax: A Mr. Devearux St. Jacques.
Zach: So he's doing a little gambling.
Dax: It's not so much that he's gambling it's with whom that you'll find interesting.
Zach: Oh yeah?
Dax: Lenka Gregorian, his usual side-kick some local high roller and some local high-end drug dealer named Fats.
Zach: Huh. (He says cocking his head to one side his mind going a mile a minute) Keep an eye on that situation will you?
Dax: Roger that. Talk to you in the morning.
Zach: Night. (Interesting what would someone like Devearuax St.Jacques be playing cards with Lenka Gregorian and some local drug dealer yes he'd definetly been away from his casino way too long)

   
    

Tad ,Jamie and JR 11/12/2013

Jamie and Tad

Jamie calls to his father as he walks into his Dad’s room grinning from ear to ear carrying his son.

Jamie: Hey! Hey, hey! Look who came down from the nursery to see his Granddad!

Tad: I can’t believe you bought him down! (He tosses the last of his ribs on to the plate)

Jamie: We were sitting up in the nursery bored out of our skulls when Logan here had a brilliant idea to see his Granddad. (He stares at Tad with a start his as he stares at his father who's face and hands are covered in Barbecue sauce resembling some deranged mime) 

Tad: Oh yeah give me the baby! (he reaches out waving his sauce lacesed fingers) 

Jamie: Not till you clean the barbeque sauce from your face and hands. He laughs and shakes his head) 

Tad: Your Grandma Opal brought me back some ribs from Krystal’s. Man they were good! (He pats his belly leaving a palm print)

Jamie: What did you take a bath in them? (He laughs again)

Tad: That bad huh?

Jamie: You look like you let Kathy and Jenny play dress up with your face. Let me get you a washcloth. (he looks down at the baby then at his father then around the room and finds no place to lay his son. He reaches for the door handle and smiles at his luck)  Hey Lori (He says to the young nursing assistant passing in the hall) Can you help me here?
Lori: Sure Dr. Martin. (Jamie smiles as she walks in the room then points to his father she looks at Tad stopping dead in her tracks eyes wide her mouth agape) Oh good Lord! (she rushes to the bed pulling away the snack tray and discarding the empty packaging then pulls off the stained sheet tossing it in the corner. She scurries to the bathroom runs the water)
Tad: You want me to hold him? (A facetious grin playing on his lips waving his hands "come hither" motion)

Jamie: Nah he might get stuck to you. (he teases back)

Tad: You’re a funny kid a regular laugh riot!

Jamie: Here! (He takes the damp cloth from the attendant and hands it to him)

Tad: Thanks! (He says taking the warm damp cloth and wiping his face and hands) How’s that?

Jamie: One second (He takes the cloth from him handing it back into the bathroom he is handed a clean one and hands it back to Tad. He takes it from him wiping his face and hands)

Tad: Better?

Jamie: Much!

Tad: Do me a favor?

Jamie: Sure.

Tad: Would you take this sheet off and hand me that clean one on the chair over there?

Jamie: One sec. (He glances around searching for a place to set the baby)

Lori: I got it (She smiles shaking her head coming from the bathroom grabbing the sheet and laying it over him) I'll come back later and give you a bath Mr. Martin.

Tad: My favorite part of the day. (He smiles and winks at her making her giggle as she picks up the soiled linens then walks toward Jamie)
Lori: Ah what a cutie congratulation to you and your wife Dr. Martin!
Jamie: Thank you.
Lori: I'll see you on about an hour. Try to stay clean till then. (She grins wagging her finger at him playfully)

Tad: I'll be counting the minutes. (He winks making her giggle again as she walks from the room carrying the soiled linens.) Now give me the Baby!

Jamie: Here you go! Logan say “Hi” to your Granddad.

Tad: He little man looking cute as hell and no worse for wear just like your old Grandad!  You and I have had a rough couple days but we made it you and me. That's because we're a couple of fighters huh? You're one lucky little guy you've got two great parents that love you more that anything in this world and will make sure you're always safe. And you've got your Grandparents, Great Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins I think that's everyone...Yeah... you can depend on too. I promise you it gets better. I promise you and me we're going to get through them together. That's right Grandpa's going to keep his special eyes on you.  Man he’s strong.(grinning broadly as Logan grasp his finger)

Jamie: Yeah and he's got a pair of lungs on him too! (He grins snapping a picture of his Dad and the baby with his phone)

Tad: How’s Cessie?

Jamie: “Cessie” is on top of the world! I haven’t seen her this happy in a while.  (he pulls the chair closer to the bed and leans back closing his eyes as he talks.)
Tad: What's going on with you?
Jamie: Nothing I'm a little tired I was here late last night then I got up early so I could finish setting up the nursery and I worked a full shift.
Tad: You should go home and get some rest before this little guy gets home. (Adjusting the baby in his arm then back to Jamie)
Jamie: Yeah I told Cess I'd be back in an hour and then I'm going home to crash. I have to be up early I promised Grandma Ruth I'd pick up Jenny from Krystal's.
Tad: Have you seen Kathy today?
Jamie: Yeah for a couple of minutes when they came by to see the baby. (he picks his head up from the back of the chair then straightens his posture)
Tad: Does she seem okay to you?
Jamie: She and Jenny both seemed sad (he shrugs)  but otherwise okay.
Tad: I know you have a lot going on but can you do me a favor please?
Jamie: Sure. (His ears perking at th tone of his fathers voice his playful manner gone for the moment)
Tad: I'm going to be in here for a while so could you and your brother keep an eye on your sisters for me please?
JR: We're way ahead of you Tad. (Grinning broadly as he comes through the door shaking Jamie's hand as he rises to greet him.Then walks to Tad's bed side) 
Tad: Hey! What are you doing here? Good to see you! (He hugs him gingerly then smiles down at his nephew)
JR: Jamie told me he'd be here so came to see you and my new nephew! Wow! He's beautiful man.
Jamie: Thanks man, how are you Rebeka and the the boys?
JR: We're good. The kids are spending the night a Krystal's and Rebeka went to pick up the contracts from "Cambius" So I came here to see you guys! 
Tad: So what do you mean you and Jamie worked something out with your sisters? (Pulling the conversation back to where it started)
Jamie: I'm going to be taking maternity leave so I'm going to be filling in for you.
JR: I'll be keeping the usual schedule that we have. (They look at each other nodding satisfied. Tad looks from one to the other and grins back his voice dripping with sarcasm)
Tad: Great what happens when Maternity leave is over?
Jamie: Then JR and I are going to split up your schedule between us, and Grandmas' Opal and Ruth will fill in when we need them. (they look at each other nodding in agreement)
JR: That's one of the beauties of owning our own business (He shrugs grinning like a Cheshire cat) we can make our own hours. So I'm going to be around a lot more you don't have to worry.
Jamie: Yeah we have it under control. (Tad looks from one to other still feeling leery)
Tad: That's exactly what I'm worried about. The two of you have a lot going on I'm not sure you're going to be able to handle it all.
JR: They're our sister Tad were going to make sure they're okay you have to trust us.
Tad: I do trust you I'm just worried.
Jamie: Dad we get it the girls have been through a lot. We get it and JR and I are going to take care of them we'll make sure they have everything they need or want.
JR: and they both know that they can come talk to us about anything, anytime night or day it's going to be okay.
Jamie: You don't have to worry. (the earnestness in their expressions melting his last reservations) 
Tad: How did I get so lucky to get two great sons? 
JR: We love you Tad. I don't know about Jamie but I know my life would be a mess without you in it. 
Jamie: That goes double for me!
Jr: So do I get to hold my nephews or are you going to keep hogging him? (He puts his arms out reaching for the baby)
Tad: I think I'm going to keep hogging him.(He grins snuggling him a little tighter)
JR: You're kidding right? (He eyebrow raised in surprise)
Tad: Yeah! (Holding baby slightly away from his body so JR can take him from him) Here I need to get myself situated.(He gasp the bar over head pulling himself up in the bed then adjusting the bed)

JR: Hey little guy! (He brushes his cheek wit his finger then smiles up at Jamie looking reminiscent and humble) Wow! It's been a long time since I've held a "Baby" baby, he's beautiful man. How's Francessca?
Jamie: She's great she went to visit Randi for a little while and we decided to come down here.
Tad: I'm really glad you did.
JR: So am I, gave me a chance to see both of you and this little guy.
Tad: Next time you'll have to bring Rebeka and the boys.
JR: I was going to pick up the girls and the boys after school tomorrow and bring them all by. If you want I can stop by Krystal's for you.
Tad: Yeah! Pick me up some of Carmen's Black beans and rice, a couple slices of her roast pork and a big slice of bread pudding!
JR: You got it.(He takes out his phone taps on the keyboard quickly then places it back in his pocket)
Jamie: You are going to be huge by the time you get out of here! (He says with a snort)
Tad: Have you eaten the food here? (he says sounding slightly insulted)  I'm not that bad and how far do you think that snack size Cherrios they give you gets you? I have one big meal a day lunch and I don't eat the dinners they serve, and I'm not on some special diet "Dad".
Jamie: Sorry, (throwing his hands up in surrender then laughs) well at least you won't be painted in sauce. Speaking of which what time is it? (He glances at the clock) I better get him back up to the nursery before the nurses kill me.
Tad: How did you two get out of there in the first place? It's like fort Knox up there.
Jamie: Thank Grandpa. He pulled a little Grandpa magic (He reaches for the baby in JR's arms) but I had better get back. Say bye to Grandpa and Uncle JR.
Tad: Night Logan. (he and JR wave)
JR: Night little man!
Jamie: Night Dad. Good to see you JR talk to you tomorrow. (He pats his brother on the back with his free hand and walks to the door) We'll stop by on our way out tomorrow Dad. (Calls tosses over his shoulder)
Tad: Okay see you tomorrow. So what's going on with you? (Turning toward his son who seemed very please with his elf))
JR: We just finished signing a deal with Cambius. Rebeka and I set the date for our wedding. Tad for the first time in a long time everything is great and I'm happy. (He looks at Tad his expression happier than Tad had seen in him in a long time)