The Citizens of Port Charles

I am tying up some storylines in one episode, and doing it without dialogue. It was going to be stretched out into a week, but it's not feasable.

~Brook Lyn arrives and is shocked to find out that she has a half brother. Ned never tol her about James, which angers her.

~Dillion is offered a summer internship in New York City with NYU. He will be in the city helping to film a major motion picture. He breaks things off with Lulu, who takes it in stride.

~Sam makes more apperances around Port Charles, always evading detection. She breaks into the PCPD and burns the evidence against the Cassadines. She is seen entering a warehouse where she meets up with a man who gives her an assignment. The man, who is a Cassadine, instructs her to kidnap Spencer, Kristina, and Molly.

~Luke is angry that there is no progress being made in the hunt for Helena and Sam. He feels that Robert is spending too much time with Tracy, who are continuing with their affair. To counter this and to get Robert back on track, Luke tells Tracy about the bet. Hell hath no fury than Tracy Quartermaine scorned!

~Carly, completely and utterly depressed that Jax has dumped her ends up one night at Jake's. She starts playing pool and catches the eye of a man who starts harrassing her. She tries to fight him off and an attractive younger man saves her. They end up sleeping together and then she asks his name.....

~The custody trial of James begins. The star witness is Brook Lyn. She testifies that she hardly knows her father and he barely raised her. Ned doesn't know if he should allow Ric to attack Brenda's character. In the end, he doesn't allow it. Sonny though is fair game and it does test Sonny and Brenda relationship. The court judge comes back with a judgement and custody of James is awarded too.....

TUNE IN AFTER THE HIATUS. We Will be back in June!

sex scene in here, maybe a bit graphic

Also, click on the link at the end

Alexis saw Scott seated at the Metro Court Bar. She was meeting him for lunch, the first time they had had a chance to be alone in weeks. “Hello Scott.” Alexis said calmly.

“Alexis.” Scott finished his drink and placed it on the bar. “Ready for lunch?”

“Lunch would be nice. I would enjoy that.” Alexis and Scott hadn’t talked much since Ric had moved into her house. “Are we ok Scott?” Alexis asked hesitantly.

Scott stood up and kissed her on the cheek. “Alexis, we are fine.” He grabbed her hand and walked towards the elevators. “Wait a minute Scott. Where are we going? I thought we were having lunch.” Alexis questioned.

Scott looked back at her and grinned, “We are. Trust me.” They entered the elevator and silence descended between the two of them. He swept the hotel suite door open and looked at Alexis. “Your lunch awaits you.”

Alexis moved into the room and Scott followed her in. Before her was a cart, with a lunch spread in front of them. There was a grilled chicken Caeser salad, warm bread and butter, and a light pasta dish. White wine accompanied the meal. “This is very nice Scott.” Alexis spoke, obviously touched.

“I wanted to show you that I am not just a regular jerk, that I can be a nice guy.” Scott confessed.

“Scott, I know you are a nice guy. It’s not you.”

“It’s not you Scott, it’s me. Don’t give me that line Alexis, you are better than that.” Scott said sarcastically as he looked deep in her eyes. “Get over it Alexis. Face it, I am attracted to you. You challenge me in ways that no one else has in a while. You take my crap and throw it right back at me. That’s sexy Alexis. When are you going to wake up and realize I am not such a bad guy?” Scott expressed.

Alexis looked down at the floor, shifting from one foot to the other. “Scott…” Alexis’ voice trailed off. “Oh what the hell.” Alexis threw herself at Scott, propelling him backward onto the bed. She followed him down, kissing him hungrily. Scott matched her kiss for kiss, their passion igniting. He quickly got rid of her suit jacket and was fumbling with the buttons on her blouse, all the while, kissing any part of skin his lips could find. "Here let me" Alexis breathed and grabbed the blouse, ripping it open and sending the buttons flying onto the floor. Scott stood up and quickly disrobed, the whole time never taking his eyes off the beautiful, now nude body of Alexis.

Scott lowered himself down and started to caress every part of Alexis' body. He moved down her body, kissing and licking every inch of skin. A low moan escaped her throat as she bunched the sheets up. Her body arched in pleasure under his touch. He brought his mouth down on one of her breasts and started to devour it. Alexis groaned, and begged for him to make love to her.

Scott complied. He eased into her and together they moved. Alexis' fingers dug into his buttocks, drawing him closer. She wrapped her legs around him so he could go deeper. "Please" She whimpered. He exploded in her and together they groaned in pleasure. After a beat of silence, Scott rolled off Alexis and drew her close.

Scott looked deep in her eyes and smiled, pushing her hair out of her eyes. "You made me work up an appetite." He commented.

"Yeah well, I am glad I shaved my legs this morning." Alexis said dryly.

"Me too!" Scott said, kissing her again.

“Nikolas!” Laura called out to her son as she entered Wyndemere. “Nikolas, I need to talk to you!”

"Alfred just told me you were here." Nikolas met his mother in the hallway and hugged her. “Is everything all right? What is wrong? How are you feeling?”

“I would be feeling a lot better if you tell me that you are not planning on dating your brother’s wife.” Laura spoke sternly to her eldest son. “Because I will be very disappointed in you Nikolas. You shouldn’t do this to Lucky. He is your brother.”

Nikolas turned on his foot and walked towards the living room. He leaned against the desk. When his mother finally came in, he replied, “I appreciate what you are saying but please Laura, whatever happens between Elizabeth and Lucky is between them. And whatever happens between me and Elizabeth is between us.”

“Nikolas, this is your brother’s wife! Yes they are having problems but you are adding to those problems! Don’t you care what your brother wants?” Laura demanded.

“And what about me?” Nikolas shot back. “What about what I want? What if Elizabeth is what makes me happy? Have you thought about that Laura, because being with Elizabeth is making me happier than I have ever thought I would be.”

“Oh my God.” Elizabeth gasped. Neither Laura nor Nikolas had noticed that Elizabeth had entered. “I’m sorry, I’ll go.” Elizabeth said, flustered. "Alfred told me to just come in."

Nikolas stepped forward, “No, no Elizabeth. Stay. My mother was just leaving.”

Knowing that she was being dismissed, Laura said to her son, “We aren’t through yet Nikolas. We will continue this conversation later. Elizabeth.” As she walked past Elizabeth, she nodded at her.

Nikolas and Elizabeth watched as Laura walked out of the room. “I’m sorry Nikolas, I didn’t know Laura was going to be here. I needed to talk.”

Nikolas sighed and hugged Elizabeth, “I didn’t know she was coming over either. I don’t know what you heard, but she isn’t exactly keen on our friendship. I think she believes you belong with Lucky.”

“I’m sorry Nikolas. I don’t know what to say.” Elizabeth replied, dismayed. “I don’t want to cause trouble between you and your mother. I should just go.” Elizabeth broke free from his embrace.

“You aren’t going anywhere.” Nikolas pulled her back in, giving her a scorching kiss.

“Tracy! Where are you going?” Edward bellowed as Tracy tried to sneak out the door. “Alan is coming home today and I want you here. We need to support him as a family. This is a difficult time for him.”

Tracy’s hand was on the doorknob. She had planned on meeting Robert for an hour, but now she was caught. “Father, I just have to run to the store. I will be back in an hour or so.”

Ned strode into the foyer, “What’s going on here? Has Alan arrived yet?”

“Your mother is sneaking out when she should be here for Alan’s coming home.” Edward fussed. “Although where she is going I have no idea.”

Tracy drew herself up and stuck her chin out defiantly. “I don’t have to tell you where I am every second of the day. Alan will still be here when I get back.”

“That is very callous of you Mother, even for you. He’s your brother. The least you can do is welcome him home before you run off to some appointment.” Ned commented. “Cook made all his favorite foods.”

Edward clapped his hands. “Good, good. The only thing we are missing is our newest member of the family, but that will come in due time. Ned, I am confident you will win custody and James will be raised here as a proper Quartermaine. I hope you have looked into boarding schools. It’s never too early you know!”

“Oh Father, shut up! I for one am glad James isn’t here. Children should be seen, not heard.” Tracy snapped.

“And this is why Dillion and I are so well adjusted.” Ned said sarcastically.

“I was the best mother to you!” Tracy said indignantly.

AJ walked out of the living room, hands in his pockets, “Oh God, are we discussing parenting skills again? Or in the case of this family, lack there of?”

Tracy shot her venom at AJ, “Like if Michael was raised here he would have turned out better than you or that gangster brother of yours? I don’t think so.” Tracy was interrupted by doorbell ringing. Tracy automatically reached out and opened the door.

“Surprise Grandma!” Brook Lyn Ashton exclaimed sarcastically, “I know you must be happy to see me.” Brook Lyn stepped past her surprised grandmother and up to her father. “Daddy? That woman that you were once married to and I are so not getting along. Can I stay here please?”

Due to work constraints, The Citizens of Port Charles will be taking a 6 week hiatus. We will be wrapping some storylines up and creating some cliffhangers to leave certain stories open to new possibilities. The hiatus will begin in approximately two weeks time.

Sophia Bush has been cast as Brook Lyn Ashton. She will be appearing on screen in the next couple episodes. This is a contract role.

Former ATWT star and Broadway vet Larry Bryggman joins the cast in a recurring role. He has been cast as Judge William Lynch. He will be the Family Court judge for the custody case involving Ned and Brenda regarding who should get custody of James. Expect him for several episodes.

Lucky walked into the Scorpio House where his parents and Lulu were staying. The Spencer House was being fixed from the explosion. He needed to talk to his mother about his impending divorce. Although his mother was the new mayor, she had yet to go to work yet as she hadn't fully recovered yet.

Laura made her way into the living room. "Hello Lucky." She said warmly. "How are you?" She gave him a hug.

"I'm doing ok." Lucky shrugged off his jacket. "Lulu told me you heard about Emily and me."

"I have heard, yes.." Laura sat down across from her son. "I really have to hope you know what you are doing."

Lucky buried his head in his hands. "That's the thing Mom. I don't know what I want. I mean, I know it is over with me and Elizabeth. That is obvious. I just want to get everything over with as fast as possible."

Laura looked sympathetically at Lucky. She hated to see her son in pain. "Lucky, are you saying that you don't want a divorce?" She questioned.

Lucky shook his head. "No Mom. I want this divorce. What I don't want is my ex wife and my brother together."

"Well, it goes two ways. You can't expect that and then go off with Emily." Laura counseled.

Lucky laughed dryly. "Emily and I were a one time thing. Nothing will come of it. Now, I can't say the same about Nikolas and Elizabeth. It seems like he really wants to be with her. I don't think I can handle it."

"Have you talked to your brother?"

Again Lucky laughed, this time with sarcasm. "Hardly. Nikolas and I don't really talk anymore Mom. Unless it is about you or Lulu."

Laura got up to sit next to Lucky. She wrapped her arm around him. "Do you want me to say something to Nikolas. You know he will listen to me."

"No Mom. Don't." Laura looked away from her depressed son. Regardless of what Lucky last said, she would talk to Nikolas.

It was Elizabeth's first day back from work after giving birth. She was nervous, but Ava was with Jason today so she felt slightly better. Elizabeth was at the Nurse's Station when Emily approached. "Elizabeth, has Mr. Donovan's blood work come back yet?"

Elizabeth looked up from the chart she was updating. "No Emily, it hasn't. I can page you when it comes back if you wish."

"That isn't necessary." Emily stared at Elizabeth and crossed her arms. "So. I understand you have attached yourself to my brother again. Have you no shame Elizabeth?"

"Emily." Elizabeth sighed and put her pen down. "Can we please not do this here?"

Emily smiled, a fake smile. "Oh come on Elizabeth. You are just upset that I have figured out your little game. Plus, it is obvious that Lucky now prefers me to you."

Elizabeth cut Emily off. "Is that what you wanted Emily? To prove that Lucky "preferred" you? Aren't you over that crush you had on him when you were like 12?"

"Shut up Elizabeth. You have no idea what you are talking about." Emily said angrily.

Robin was walking down the hall when she saw the interaction between the two former friends. She started walking faster. "Hey you two. Stop it. This is a professional enviornment. Leave your personal problems out of the Hospital and out of earshot from the patients. Do you understand me?" Robin looked from one to the other, "I don't want to have to bring this up to your supervisors. Don't put me in that position, ok?"

"Yes." Emily stalked away and Elizabeth handed over a chart to Robin.

Brenda was playing with James on the floor of her living room. This was her favorite time, playing with her son. He was the ultimate joy in her life. She looked up when there was a knock on her door.

Brenda wasn't expecting anyone as Sonny had a business meeting and Robin was working. She pulled open the door and somehow wasn't surprised to see who was on the other side of the threshold. "Oh no you don't. Go away Carly."

Carly pushed past her into the house. "What gives you the right to ruin my life Brenda? Who the hell do you think you are?"

"Carly, get out." Brenda stayed at the open door. "My son is right here and I don't want you near him."

"Leticia! Come get Brenda's bastard son!" Carly shouted. Leticia ran into the room and asked Brenda if she should call Sonny. Brenda responded that she could handle Carly.

When Leticia and James had left the room, Brenda faced Carly. "I didn't ruin your marriage Carly. You did it to yourself. I merely placed a phone call. You have no one to blame but yourself."

"Oh don't give me that self righteous act. You and Sonny set me up and you know it." Carly walked closer to Brenda. She pointed a finger at her. "You told Jax everything. Jax would have never have known about that tape if it wasn't for you."

"What possessed you to go and tell everything to Sarah Quartermaine? Things that Sonny told you when he stupidly thought he was in love with you." Brenda said, exasperated. "Are you insane? Should we put you back in Rosehill?"

"Pot. Kettle. Black honey. That's all I have to say." Carly shot back.

Brenda angrily came right back, "You are coming into my house and insulting me? Blaming me for your mistakes. When are you going to get it into your head Carly, that your relationship with Sonny is over and now your relationship with Jax is done. Take a look in the mirror and there is the person to blame."

"Why couldn't you have stayed in Paris? You have been nothing but trouble since you have been back." Carly shouted. "Nobody wants you here, understand me? Go back to where you came from."

Brenda laughed. "Funny, because Sonny sure wanted me last night and the night before and the night before that."

"You b!tch!" Carly leaned back and slapped her hard across the face. She was breathing hard as Brenda grabbed her cheek. "Get out Carly, before I call the police." Brenda said quietly.

"Gladly." Carly slammed the door behind her.

“Oh my God, Jax!” Carly runs across the room to her husband and embraces him. She is ecstatic to see him. “What are you doing here? You didn’t tell me you were coming.” She kisses him. "I am so happy that you are here!"

Jax disentangles himself from her. “I had a feeling I was needed here. Turns out I was right.” He says stoically.

Confused, Carly asks, “What are you talking about Jax?”

“Carly, I thought you had changed. I thought you really had changed. That you had grown to be a better person. I guess I was wrong.” Jax sighed, “Are you ever going to learn?”

Carly immediately went on the defensive. “I don’t even know what you are talking about Jax. What are you accussing me of this time?”

“Don’t take me for a fool Carly. I heard everything. You are trying to ruin Brenda’s life.” Jax walked around, frustrated. “Tell me Carly, were you ever over Sonny, cause it sure doesn’t sound like it.”

“What? Of course I am. I chose you Jax.” Carly approaches him and tries to kiss him. Jax pushes her away. “Not going to work this time Carly. I can’t believe you deliberately tried to destroy them by using a child. Do you have any decency?”

Carly stood her ground and shot back, “It’s always about Brenda isn’t it Jax. Maybe you aren’t the one that is over her. Ever think of that? You know in the entire time you have been back, all ten minutes of it, you haven’t even said that you missed me. All you have talked about is Brenda.”

“Carly, I haven't been in love with Brenda for years, but I can still love her. But that is besides the point. You aren’t the person I fell in love with. I can’t believe I was actually considering having a baby together.” Jax sighed. “But we are through Carly.”

Carly wipes her eyes as tears threatened. “Don’t do this Jax.”

“You should have thought about us before you went and potentially destroyed other peoples lives. You were the one that spilled the secrets of Brenda and Sonny to that Sarah Quartermaine. What were you thinking?” Jax demanded.

“I was lonely and I missed you. I needed a friend and she asked the questions.” Carly’s face dawned with realization. “What a minute, how did you know what was on the tape?”

Jax answered, “Brenda called me and played it to me. Like I said, we are through.” Jax walked away, leaving a slumped Carly in tears.

AJ throws some bills on the table and hisses to Sarah, “Let’s go.” Quietly they got up and walked out of the restaurant. Once outside, AJ turned on Sarah. “What did Patrick mean in there? You had an abortion?”

Sarah burst into tears. “AJ, I didn’t want to tell you because I thought you would think less of me. Patrick left me and I found out I was pregnant. I had no money and yes, I had an abortion.”

“Why didn’t you tell me? I am your husband for God’s sake!” AJ said angrily. “I would think you can tell me anything. That’s what husbands and wives do Sarah. We don't keep secrets from one another.”

“I’m sorry AJ. Isn’t it enough punishment that I can’t have children? I should have told you, yes. But I wanted Patrick to feel the same pain I did.” Sarah begged. “That’s why I told Robin. Can’t you understand that? Haven't you ever wanted revenge on someone?”

AJ walked away for a minute and came back, his face full of emotions. “I don’t agree with what you did to Robin. Patrick I don’t care about. He hurt you and it makes me want to hurt him. Just Sarah, tell me everything ok?”

Sarah sighed with relief. “No secrets.” She hugged her husband and kissed him. “No secrets.” Sarah looked over his shoulder and narrowed her eyes.

Robin opens the door to the Brownstone to find Patrick standing there. “Patrick, what do you want?”

Patrick leans down and kisses her deeply. “I have been wanting to do that all day.”

“Patrick, nothing has changed. I am still angry.” Robin insisted.

“And I still love you. I can’t help it if Sarah wants to ruin my life. We just can’t let her ruin ours.” Patrick said passionately.

Robin leaned up against the doorframe and crossed her arms. “Patrick, I have been hurt so many times in the past. I am afraid you will do to me what you did to Sarah.”

“I didn’t know she was pregnant! If she had told me, I wouldn’t have left.” Patrick insisted, grabbing Robin’s hand. “Honestly, I don’t know if she is telling the truth about it at all. She has obviously lied about a lot of things. She taped a conversation of her and Carly’s to be used in Brenda’s custody fight. If you don’t believe me, ask Brenda.”

Robin snatched her hand away. “Patrick, right now I don’t know what to believe.”

“Believe this.” Patrick pulled her in his arms and kissed her again.

Brenda and Sonny, hands entwined are walking out of Metro Court. Jax came back, and Carly was exposed. Brenda couldn’t be happier.

Carly appeared out of nowhere, eyes red rimmed and tear stains down her cheeks. “Jax is gone. Thanks to you.”

“You brought this on yourself Carly. You went after me and my son and I fought back.” Brenda replied.

Carly got in real close to Brenda’s face, “You will regret that you ever messed with me Brenda.”

Cameron races down the stairs of Jason's penthouse ahead of Elizabeth and Ava. “Hey buddy! How are you Cam?”

“I’m good Jason. Hungry.” Cameron answered.

“Well, we have a snack all ready for you. Go see the cook in the kitchen and she will give you a treat.” Jason told him as Cameron ran off in the direction of the kitchen. “Ava have a good nap? Can I feed Ava?”

Elizabeth handed over Ava and her bottle to Jason. “I did, thanks. I appreciate you letting us stay here. I am starting to look for apartments that we can move into once Sam is found. I don’t want us to overstay our welcome.”

Jason looked so happy holding his daughter and feeding her. “Elizabeth, I am so happy getting to know Ava. Don’t worry about it. We can work something out.”

“Thanks.” Elizabeth said. Silence filled the room before she asked, “What are you doing this afternoon? I thought you would have left by now.”

“Going down to the police station soon to see what I can do in finding Sam. I guess there are several leads, especially since Luke and Lucky spoke to her.” Jason looked up from Ava. “How are the divorce proceedings going?”

Elizabeth sighed, “I don’t think that there will be a problem. Emily.” Elizabeth stressed her name, “told me yesterday that she slept with Lucky so I guess that means he and I are even.” Elizabeth said sarcastically. “I don’t think that there will be a problem with the divorce. I spoke to Ric and he doesn’t see any problems.”

Jason remained unfazed at Elizabeth’s revelation. “What about your feelings for Nikolas?”

“What are you talking about?”

“Elizabeth, I know you have feelings for him. What is going on?”

Elizabeth tickled Ava’s foot and smiled at her daughter, “We like each other. We are friends. He has stuck by me through everything that has happened in the past several months. That’s about it.”

“If you say so Liz.”

“I say so.” Elizabeth stood up. “It’s a nice afternoon, want to come with us? Cameron wants to go to the park and since I only have one week left before my maternity leave ends, I thought it would be a nice day for an afternoon at the park.”

Jason also stood up. “I really need to go to the police station. Next time though, ok?”

Elizabeth took Ava out of his arms, “Ok Jason. Good luck with the investigation.”

AJ and Sarah walked into Metro Court for dinner, hands entwined. They were in love and all smiles. AJ felt that he would have a place in Michael’s life soon and Sarah felt she had solidified her place in the Quartermaine family. AJ held her chair out for her, “Thanks sweetie.” Sarah gushed.

“You’re welcome.” AJ said as he sat down across from her. They ordered their drinks and he commented, “You look stunning as usual.”

Sarah smiled through her lashes. “Thank you babe. I am just so happy that I was able to get the evening off so I could spend it with you. I do hope you will have Michael back soon.”

“Seeing the look on Sonny’s face made my day.” AJ sipped his water. “He has always held it over my head that he beat me and I have always hated him for that. Plus the way he has hurt Brenda in the past is just inexcusable.”

Sarah forced a smile to her face. “I just want you to be happy.”

“Since you came into my life, my life turned around. Even Grandfather likes you, which is saying a lot.” AJ squeezed her hand.

“Well, well. Look at the alcoholic and the slut.” Patrick stood over their table. “Having a nice dinner I presume?”

AJ tensed. “Patrick, please leave us alone.”

“Why, what are you going to do to me? Sic your wife on me? She has already done everything she could to ruin my life.” He looked scornfully at Sarah. “I couldn’t help but overhear that you want Michael back. Well, if it wasn’t for Robin, you wouldn’t even know he was your son.”

“Patrick, leave AJ out of our past.” Sarah said forcefully.

Patrick laughed angrily, “Why? You couldn’t leave Robin out of it? Or did you lie about the fact that you had an abortion.”

Sarah’s face went white as AJ looked at her. “Wait a minute, you never told me you had an abortion. What is Patrick talking about?”

“Patrick doesn’t know what he is talking about.” Sarah insisted.

“Oh really? AJ, why don’t you call Robin right now. She’s told you the truth before, what makes you think she won’t again?” Patrick asked as he dialed Robin’s number and handed the phone to AJ.

“No Stop!” Sarah yelled as she grabbed the phone.

Sonny and Brenda are in the foyer, away from eyesight of everyone in the restaurant. He kisses her briefly and cradles her face. “I know we can do this Bren. Just think of how much fun it will be, ok?”

Brenda nodded and kissed him back. Then she walked quickly into the restaurant where she pauses and looks around. She catches sight of Patrick arguing with Sarah and AJ and Brenda marches up to Patrick. “Where is Robin? I need to talk to her. Where is she staying?”

Patrick looks confused as he looks down at the angry Brenda, “She hasn’t called you.”

Impatiently, Brenda taps her foot, “No she hasn’t. Not since your party which this b!tch here ruined. Really AJ, I thought you had better taste but then again, you did sleep with Carly.”

AJ stands up. “Whoa Brenda, what is going on?”

“You know exactly what is going on AJ.” Brenda accused.

Sonny walked over to them. “Brenda, let’s go. I don’t want to see him!” He pointed his finger at AJ. “We need to get out of here. You are causing a scene.”

“Brenda I want my son back and I want you to be safe. What is wrong with that?” AJ demanded.

“I never thought you would use me to do it. Does Carly know what Sarah did?” Brenda half shouted. “Or is she working with you to get to Sonny. We all know she doesn’t want Sonny to be happy.”

Carly came flying across the room. “What is going on here?” She hissed.

Brenda faced her, hands on her hips. “I am talking about your little conversation with Sarah the other day. Did you realize she taped it?”

Carly looked from one face to another in confusion. “What?”

“I never thought you would do this to me Carly. Use our sons to get even with me for getting back together with Brenda.” Sonny said angrily. “Long ago, you choose Jax, or have you forgotten that?”

“That’s what I would like to know.” A familiar voice said.

Brenda is standing outside Sonny’s penthouse, arguing on her cell with Ned. He is warning her about her relationship with Sonny yet again. “Brenda, please for our son. Stay away from Sonny. I don’t want to have to do what I may have to do. Please.”

“Ned, You are talking in riddles. What are you talking about?” Brenda tapped her foot impatiently. “What do you mean you don’t want to do something. Can’t you trust me?”

Brenda heard him sigh, “I don’t want to be the bad guy here but I will for James. He is the world to me and I don’t want to see what happened to Michael happen to James.”

“I would like to think that I am a far better mother than Carly is.” Brenda said coldly. “Look, this conversation is going nowhere. If you want to talk about James, contact Scott. We are done.” Brenda slapped the phone shut and knocked on Sonny’s door. When he opened it, she smiled and said hello.

“Hey Bren.” Sonny looked around her and ushered her in. He looked at her in concern and said without preamble. “We have a problem.”

Immediately troubled, Brenda followed his into the living room and asked, “What is it Sonny? What’s going on?”

Sonny held up the tape. “AJ was here today. It seems that Carly and Sarah Quartermaine had a little taped conversation that they want to use against us to take James and Michael away from us.” Sonny said sarcastically.

Brenda’s hand shot to her mouth, “What?” She said in anger. “Are you kidding me?”

“Do I look like I am kidding?” Sonny walked behind the couch and put the tape in a tape player. He pressed play and let Brenda listen to a minute of it where Carly confided to Sarah how Sonny was involved in numerous shootings and that the first time they got married was so that she wouldn’t have to testify against him. Sonny hit stop and said, “It gets worse Brenda. Carly goes on and on about you and how you became in her words obsessed with me and tried to break her and I up. That I drove you crazy, etc, etc.”

Knowing the implications that could come from this tape, Brenda demanded, “Sonny, what are we going to do? Besides ripping those two b!tches throats out I mean! I was just on the phone with Ned and he was hinting at something and it has to be this. I can’t give my son up and I won’t let anyone tell me how to live my life!”

Sonny sat down next to Brenda and drew her in his arms, “I have an idea. You aren’t going to like it, but it may work.” He outlined his plan to her. “Think you can do it?”

Brenda had never been so angry in her life. “Aarrgghh, I hate it but I know you are right Sonny. I’ll do it.” Not happy, she leaned over and kissed him. “I don’t care that she is your ex wife but one thing I am going to do is call Jax. He should know what she is doing.”

Sonny stood up and extended his hand. “Later. We have something important to do.”

“What’s that?” Brenda said distracted, she searched her purse for her cell phone.

“Make love.” He pulled her to her feet and the two of them kissed their way to the bedroom.

Luke strides into the PCPD and immediately catches up to Robert. “Hey where the hell have you been? Did you hear that Sam McCall went all La Femme Nikita on me and my son?”

Robert turns around and faces him, files in his hand. “I heard about what happened. I went to the hospital today and talked to Laura. She said you were out searching for Sam and Helena. You ok mate?”

“I am fine, wind knocked out of me and my ego is bruised that a 25 year old woman beat the crap out of me. But Scorpio you didn’t answer my question. Where the hell were you?”

Robert smirked, “Ahhh, you wouldn’t believe me if I told you.” He started to walk towards the big board where they were tracking leads on the Cassadine case. “Taggert and some of the force are out following up on some leads. I have some detectives near the woods of your house, seeing what we can find.”

Luke persists, “Don’t give me that bull Scorpio.”

“Let’s just say you owe me $1000 bucks Spencer.”

Luke chuckles, “Like hell I do. No way you and Tracy are doing the horizontal bop. You have to proof it to me before I fork over any money.”

Robert smiled his trademark grin, “I know you better than your wife knows you Spencer.” He pulls out his cell and pushes some buttons. “Listen to the message my friend. That’s my proof mate.”

Luke suspiciously takes the phone and listens to the message. His face turns from doubt to disbelief to the realization that Robert and Tracy were somewhat of an item. “You are meeting her tonight at Metro Court?”

“Tomorrow. I have a meeting with Alexis late. So why don’t you pay up now and I can treat her to a nice dinner.”

“I’ll have it later.” Both knew full well that Luke was never going to pay it. “I don’t carry that much cash on me now.”

“We can head right over to the bank Spencer.”

“Don’t you have a case to be working on, like who is trying to kill me?” Luke retorted. “You’ll get your money Scorpio when I am good and ready to give it to you.”

Robert laughed, “Like hell you will. Get out of here and go see your wife.”

Elizabeth steps out of the hospital elevator and heads down to Nikolas’ room. When she gets there, Laura is there alone. “Hi Laura. I brought Spencer here since I knew he is missing his father.” Elizabeth sat down. “Where’s Nikolas?”

“He’s just in the bathroom. He’s being released soon.” Laura looked at Elizabeth uncomfortably, who was now holding Spencer. “Elizabeth I know it’s none of my business but Lucky told me you two are getting divorced.”

Elizabeth hung her head. “I’m sorry Laura, it’s true. It’s just not going to work out with me and Lucky. I will always have a place in my heart for Lucky, he was my first love you know.”

Laura cut her off, “So what is going on with you and Nikolas?”

Nikolas opened the door, “Hey big guy! How is my handsome guy?” Nikolas leaned down and picked up Spencer. “I missed you.”

Laura stood up, “I am just going to go get a cup of coffee. Can I take my grandson with me?”

“Of course.” Nikolas handed Spencer over to Laura and watched as they went out of the room. “I missed you too Elizabeth.”

“Are you ok Nikolas? I was so worried about you.” Elizabeth said.

Nikolas reassured her, “I am fine. Just a few scrapes and some burns. Come here.” He opened up his arms and Elizabeth stepped into them. He brought his lips down to hers and kissed her thoroughly. “I have been wanting to do that since I woke up.”

Elizabeth giggled, “Well I won’t object if you do it again.” They kissed again until they heard a throat being cleared.

“Well, well, well. I was so right about you Elizabeth. I knew you would throw yourself at Nikolas. Did you find out I slept with Lucky yet?” Elizabeth and Nikolas stared in disbelief at an angry Emily. “No? Funny thing was, Nikolas you were there when we were having sex and you had no idea.” Emily turned and flounced away, leaving a stunned Elizabeth and Nikolas behind.

The Next Day

Sonny opens his penthouse door, expecting Brenda. He was surprised to see AJ standing there. “What do you want AJ?” Sonny asked bluntly.

Confidently, AJ asked. “We have some things to discuss. Can I come in?”

“What for? I can’t think of a damn thing you and I have to discuss.”

“Oh you will want to hear what I have to say.” AJ states, “It concerns Michael.”

Sonny shrugs and steps aside. He closes the door firmly and turns to face AJ. He rubs his chin and asks, “So uh, what do you need to see me for?’

“I want my son back Sonny.”

Sonny shook his head automatically. “No way. Not going to happen. Quit wasting my time and get out!”

AJ folded his arms and smirked, “Well Sonny, I think it will happen. See I have in my possession a recording of your ex wife spewing all the rotten things that you did when you two were married.” AJ pulled out of his jacket pocket the tape. “That Carly always had a mouth on her, but we both know that don’t we?”

Sonny stood there and shot back, “I don’t believe you. You think that by showing me a tape I am going to give you my son?”

AJ flipped him the tape. “You can have this. I have the original. In fact, I suggest you listen to it. Carly sure knew a lot about Brenda.” AJ taunted. “Oh, by the way Sonny. Remember that Brenda is going up against Ned. Ned can use this tape to take James. Do you want James taken away from her as well?." AJ paused and let that sink in before walking towards the door. "Think long and hard about what you will want to do in regards to my son. I want you to sign over your rights to me. I will be back and you better have an answer for me.” AJ opened the door and closed it behind him. Sonny picked up a glass and threw it at the fireplace.

“Emily, have you seen the patient in 305s chart?” Patrick asked.

Emily looked up from the Station. “Sarah has it. I saw her go in there a few minutes ago with his results. Why?”

“Oh. Thanks Emily.” Patrick stormed into the patients room and said to Sarah, “Dr., may I have a word with you?”

Sarah looked up and nodded. “Of course.” She turned to the patient and said. “Let me know if you need anything.” She followed Patrick out of the room and asked. “Yes Dr Drake? How can I help you?”

“What were you doing with my patient?” Patrick asked, trying to contain his anger. “I was looking for his chart and you had it. I had to ask Emily Quartermaine where it was.”

Sarah twirled a piece of her hair, “I apologize Dr Drake, I wasn’t aware you were looking for it. I was asked by my mother in law to check in on him” She said innocently. “It won’t happen again.”

“See that you do that Sarah. You already ruined my personal life.” He pointed a finger at her. “Stay away from my professional life!”

“No Patrick,” Sarah’s eyes narrowed, “You ruined my life. Payback is a !@#$%^&*], isn’t it?”

Monica settled herself down in a chair across from Alan’s hospital bed. She was making her lunch hour visit to her husband. Alan opened his eyes, “Hi Monica.”

Monica grabbed his hand and stood up. She leaned over and kissed him on the lips. “How was your night honey? I am sorry I didn’t get a chance to get in here earlier but I had surgery early this morning.”

“Ok.”

“Your speech seems to be coming around. Emily tells me that you are walking around more. That’s great Alan. You are making excellent progress.” Monica chatted. It was still difficult for Alan to talk but all his visitors were aware of that. “Your father is so ecstatic that he won the baby bet.”

Alan’s mouth opened and he slurred, “Figures. Fath, Father loves monmoney.”

Monica squeezed his hand, “That he does Alan.” Monica closed her eyes. “Oh Alan I miss you so much. I miss you at night in our big bed. It’s so cold there.” Monica wiped tears from her eyes. “God I am so selfish. Here you are in a hospital and I am feeling sorry for myself.”

“Don’t cry Mon. S’ok. Miss you too.” Alan replied. “Getting better. I feel better.”

“I am just happy you are ok Alan. That you are still here. Something funny happened this morning.” Monica quickly changed subjects. “I was getting ready for work and I overheard Tracy on the phone. I think she is seeing someone.”

“Tracy?”

“She said, I will see you later at the same place. Then when she saw me, she grilled me on what I had heard. I told her nothing. But she has been out late a lot.” Monica confided. “It’s about time your sister met a man. Maybe she will move out of my house!” Monica laughed

Alan laughed with Monica and his eyes started to close. Monica watched him as he fell asleep, happy that he was still alive and getting better.

Laura and Lulu were in Nikolas’ hospital room. He was asleep from the morphine he was given for the pain. He had suffered some burns from the small explosive that went off on the Spencer’s porch. The doctor’s admitted him for observation and he would be released later that day.

Lulu stood up and started walking around the room. “Mom, I wish there was something I could do to help. Why won’t Dad let me help?”

“You are helping me Lulu, by staying out of the way. I know you want to be in the middle of things,” Laura softened her tone, “but with your father you never know what will happen.”

Lulu sat down. “How do you do it Mom? Through all the adventures and the Triple L and the whole on the run stuff, how did you do it?”

Laura smiled at the memories, “It was scary Lulu and it was hard. I love your father with every inch of my soul. I wouldn’t trade him for anything. But I get scared. I know your father will protect us always. I have faith in him and our love.”

Emily walked in then and cleared her throat. “Mrs. Spencer, Lulu. I just need to take some vitals on Nikolas.”

Lulu looked coldly at Emily and said to her mother, “I am going to the bathroom and getting a drink. Do you want anything Mom?”

“I’m fine honey.”

Emily efficiently took Nikolas’ blood pressure and took his pulse. She wrote them down on his chart and said to Laura, “I want to wake him up and see how he responds to some stimuli. It may be too soon because he was just given some morphine not too long ago so he may be too tired. If everything checks out, we will take the IV out and you can take him home soon.” Laura nodded as Emily said softly, “Nikolas. Nikolas, it’s Emily and you are at the hospital. You need to wake up. Then you will be able to go home soon.”

Nikolas’ eyes fluttered and he licked his lips. He had a hard time focusing and he coughed a few times, trying to get out of his slumber. After a minute, he said, “Elizabeth! Where are you Liz? Come back to me Liz, I need you.” Nikolas then fell back into his drug induced sleep.

Emily and Laura stared at each other in stunned silence.

The explosion rocked the porch, blowing off the screen door and sending particles flying. Nikolas is thrown to the ground by the impact of the explosion. Lucky and Luke race to him and roll him over and over, extinguishing the flames that caught on his clothes. Lulu and Laura watch in horror as they watch the flames go out. Lulu quickly pulls out her cell phone and dials 911.

A noise is heard in the bushes. “What’s that?” Luke shouted. They see a flash of black and movement. “Oh my God, she’s here!” Luke yelled. “Come here and hold your brother!” He yells to Lulu.

Lucky and Luke run off into the bushes after Sam. They could see her up ahead as she darted in and out of the dense trees and bushes. Every tree branch was hitting Lucky’s injured shoulder. “She’s getting away!” Lucky yelled wincing in pain, out of breath all ready.

They could see Sam reaching a clearing next to a road. “Sam!” Luke yelled. “Sam, stop!”

Sam suddenly stopped and slowly, cautiously turned around. The two Spencer men stopped about ten feet away from her. “Stay away from me!” She yelled frantically.

“Sam, what’s going on with you.” Luke asked, breathing heavy. “Where have you been?”

Confused she looked from one man to the other. “I, I don’t know either one of you. I have, I have never seen you before.”

“Sam it’s me, Lucky Spencer and I am a police officer. I need to ask you some questions if that’s ok with you.” Lucky said softly.

Sam was very agitated and unsure of what to do. She looked around wildly. “What did I do? I don’t want to go anywhere with you.”

Lucky started to advance slowly towards her. “Sam, I am your friend here. Do you want to see Jason? If you come with me, you can see Jason in an hour, I promise you that. And us Spencers always keep are promises.” Lucky was about five feet away from her.

“Who’s Jason? I don’t know anyone named Jason.” Sam said softly.

Lucky matched his tone with hers. “Jason is a very good friend of yours who misses you terribly. He wants to see you very much. I can…”

Tires screeched behind Sam and a commanding voice yelled out, “Samantha! Samantha! Let’s go!” From the car, loud classical music pumped into the air. Sam turned and looked at the car. When she turned back around she had a cold, detached look in her eyes. She turned and kicked Lucky in his injured shoulder. He screamed in pain as blood started to pour from his wound. Sam followed up with a left hook which felled Lucky. Luke charged Sam, who quickly sidestepped him. She turned and faced him. She jumped and grabbed the tree branch above her. She swung herself so that she kicked Luke so hard that he stumbled and fell over, knocking him unconscious. Sam ran to the car and was gone as Taggert and some of the other officers came running into the clearing.

Scott arrives at the courthouse to pick up Alexis. She had called him earlier that day saying that she needed to speak to him. He was whistling as he opened the door to her office. Her secretary motioned him into Alexis’ office.

Scott opened the door, “You wanted to see me counselor?”

“Come in Scott.” Alexis looked up from the file she was working on and took off her glasses. “Have a seat Scott.”

“What’s going on Alexis?” Scott asked easily as he sat himself down in a chair.

Alexis stood up and walked around the desk. She perched on it and faced Scott. “Scott, I have to tell you something.”

“I knew it, you are in love with me and want to get married.” Scott joked. “If you want, we can take off to Vegas and get hitched.”

Alexis shot him a look. “I just wanted to let you know that until Sam is found, Ric will be moving in with me.”

“WHAT?” Scott shot up from his chair, “Like hell he is!”

Alexis was taken aback. “Scott.”

“That no good ex husband of yours in not moving in with you! That, that parasite will be trying to I don’t know, try to get into your bed if you know what I mean” Scott said, walking around the office and crazily waving his arms around.

“Don’t be ridiculous Ric!”

“See, you are already calling me Ric! What does that say about us Alexis!” Scott raged. “I can’t believe this. If you were that worried about Molly and Kristina why don’t you have me move in with you? Or go to Wyndemere? You already have plenty of security Alexis.” Scott accused.

Alexis spoke quietly, “Ric is Molly’s father and I don’t think it would be a good idea if you moved in Scott.”

“Well I don’t think it’s a good idea that Ric moves in with you.” Scott practically shouted.

“Scott, it’s not like you and I are together.”

Scott walked forward. “Oh yeah!” He roughly pulled her to him and kissed her passionately. He kissed her long and deep and his passion turned to gentle tenderness. He released her and stepped back.

Alexis raised her hand to her lips. “Oh my.” She sunk against the desk, stunned. “Oh my.”

“Hi Carly.” Sarah said as she breezed into the Metro Court. “What’s going on?”

Carly looked up from her clipboard and smiled, “Not much Sarah. What brings you here?”

“AJ and I were going to have a late lunch but he got called into a meeting at ELQ. Since I already had the time off, I decided to come over here anyways.” Sarah looked around the nearly empty restaurant. “Want to join me?”

Carly was bored with what she was doing so she shrugged and said, “Sure. Let’s sit by the window.” Once they were settled and had ordered, Carly asked, “How is life at the Quartermaines?”

Sarah shrugged, “Good. You know what it’s like being in the Quartermaines. You never know if you are doing the right thing.” Carly laughed. “How is your marriage? I heard you were married.”

“I am. My husband is in Australia with his sick mother. I came back here with the kids because of Alan.” Carly confided.

Sarah feigned sympathy. “I am sorry about your mother in law.”

“She’s very nice, but I always feel like I am in the shadow of Brenda, you know?”

Sarah paused while their food was being placed in front of them. “What is so special about Brenda anyways? Does she have some kind of hold over men? AJ told me that a long time ago, they tried to urge her not to date Sonny.”

Carly took a bite of her salad, “Well, she was a lot younger when they started dating, like 18. Even when he said he wasn’t in the mob, he was and she was always in danger. Trust me, I know first hand what it is like to be involved like that.”

“What do you mean?”

“Both Brenda and I have been shot at because of Sonny. I have seen more guns, my children have seen more guns because of Sonny.” Carly confided, “Don’t get me wrong, Sonny loves his kids and is a great father. But the danger and the guns just got to be too much. It literally drove me crazy. That’s another thing Brenda and I have in common, we have both been in hospitals because of Sonny.”

Sarah’s mouth dropped open, “Wow. Carly I had no idea. I am so sorry. I know you hardly know me, but you can talk to me anytime.”

Carly continued to talk and talk. She needed a friend and Sarah seemed trustworthy. An hour later, Sarah got up to leave. “Carly, let’s do this again. OK?”

“I will see you soon anyway, as Ned wants me to come over soon. I said I would help him get custody of his kid away from that tramp.” Carly said spitefully.

Sarah picked up her purse. “Great, I will see you. Take care!” Sarah walked away confidently. When she was outside and in her car, she turned to AJ. She opened her purse and took out a small tape recorder. She rewound it and hit play. Carly’s voice filled the air. “See honey, I told you I could get you Michael back.”

We can now report that Ingo Rademacher will be returning as Jasper Jax for two episodes in the coming weeks. He returns when Brenda summons him to Port Charles. This will not bode well for Carly.

"I wanted to have Ingo for more than two episodes, but two episodes were all we could get." Executive Producer/Head Writer Tishy states. "He is very busy right now which is great for him. his return will help push story along and create further dissension between Carly and Brenda."

What this translates too, is hold on to your horses, it will be a bumpy ride!

“Bobbie, I am so glad you could meet me today. I apologize for having to cancel last week, but with the Cassadine case everything is going nuts.” Mac sat down across from Bobbie at Metro Court where they had decided to meet for lunch. “Might I say you look lovely?”

“Yes you can.” Bobbie says pertly. “How are you Mac? What’s going on with the case? Have you been able to find Sam yet?”

Mac picked up a menu and started perusing it. “We have some leads, but nothing concrete yet. This case is taking over my life.” Mac said. “Your brother is turning into my shadow.” Mac cracked.

“Laura’s scheduled to be discharged today so I doubt you will see Luke today. Bobbie said as she and Mac ordered. “She’s doing surprisingly well. She is itching to get out and start her job as mayor.”

Mac played with his napkin and said easily, “I will be much happier working with her than with Scott or Ric. I think she will do a great job. And may he rest in peace, but Laura will be a lot more competent than Floyd ever was.”

“Now Mac.” Bobbie said as their food was placed in front of them, “Scott isn’t a bad person, he is just misunderstood.”

Mac laughed, “If you say so.”

“I say so!” Bobbie chewed her salad thoughtfully and waved her fork. “How are you dealing with everything?”

“You know what Bobbie? I don’t want to talk about it. Not because I am avoiding anything, it’s just that I am getting to a place where I am not thinking about my mistakes all the time.” Mac put his fork down and took a sip of his water. “So I would rather just sit here, have a nice conversation, and enjoy your company.”

Bobbie smiled, “I think we can handle that!”

Jason opened the door of his penthouse to discover an impatient Carly there. “Hey Jase, I need to talk to you.” Acting like she owned the place, she sailed past him and into his living room. She turned around. “Oh, Ava’s here?”

“Yes. What do you want Carly?” Jason said, stoically sitting down.

Carly sank down in a chair, “Jason, I am really worried about you. How are you doing with this whole thing with Sam? You don’t even mention her. At least to me. Have you talked to Sonny about her? I know you have to feel something and you have to get it out.”

“Carly, I don’t want to talk about it.” Jason replied. “I appreciate the concern, but I am not in the mood.”

“This is me Jason, your best friend.” Carly crossed her legs, “You know you can tell me anything.”

Jason set his jaw tightly, “I know I can Carly, but talking about Sam is off limits. At least for now. But I know that I can talk to you if I need to.”

Carly was slightly mollified. “Come on Jason. You thought she was dead, we all did. Now she is alive and we don’t know what is going on with her. That has to make you feel something Jason. I just don’t want you to keep it bottled in.”

Jason raised his voice. “Don’t you think I know this Carly?”

Footsteps could be heard running from up above. Curious, Carly asked, “Who else is here?”

“Jason, I need to get a snack for Cameron.” Elizabeth ran down the stairs and stopped short. “Oh, I didn’t realize you had company.”

Carly whipped around to Jason, “Were you going to tell me that she was here? Jesus Jason. Is she living here or something?”

“Last time I checked, Jason didn’t have to answer to you Carly.” Elizabeth remarked.

“For the time being, Elizabeth is staying with me until Sam is found. I want my daughter safe.” Jason explained.

“But..”

“Carly you can either accept it or you can leave. Your choice.” Jason crossed his arms and looked at Carly. Elizabeth went into the kitchen, got Cameron’s snack and silently went upstairs.

Carly raised her chin and faced Jason, “I can accept it but I don’t have to like it! Promise me she will be gone when Sam is safe?” Jason nodded. “Ok. Look, I have to go. Give me a hug.” The two embraced. “Jason, you are still my best friend and if you ever want to talk, you know I will drop everything to help.”

“I know Carly. I just have to work through this Sam thing myself.” Jason said as Carly walked out the door.

Robert was heading into the hospital to meet Robin for lunch. It had been a while since he had seen his daughter and they didn’t have the best relationship. He wanted to repair that so meeting for lunch was a start. While waiting for the elevator, his cell phone rang.

“Scorpio.” Robert said brusquely.

“It’s Tracy. Meet me at Metro Court.”

“Now why would I want to do that?” Robert said smoothly.

Tracy’s voice came across the line, “I want a repeat. Room 416 and be here in a half hour.

“Should I bring a bottle of wine?” Robert asked.

“Of course. Remember this Robert, I am an impatient woman.” Tracy hung up the phone.

All thoughts of Robin forgotten, Robert turned and headed towards his car. He didn’t notice that his daughter was on the roof, watching him leave.

From the heavy trees and bushes lining the Spencer property, Sam watched as the Spencers pulled into their driveway. She saw Luke, Lucky and Nikolas help Laura out of the car while Lulu jumped excitedly up and down. She watched as Laura hugged each of her children and kissed her husband. Sam gazed intently as Lulu wrapped her arms around her mother.

Sam heard Luke ask Nikolas to unlock the house. “This wasn’t supposed to happen this way” Sam thought as she watched helplessly. Nikolas jogged up the walkway and took the steps two at a time. In front of the door was a brown package. Looking at it, Nikolas knew instantly what it was and who it was from. He just didn’t know how much damage it would incur. He turned and started to run down the stairs, yelling at his family to hit the ground.

An explosion filled the air and Nikolas was knocked to the ground, unconscious.

“Thanks for the coffee. See ya!” Lucky called and headed out the door of Kelly’s . He almost knocked over Emily in the process. “Oh Emily, I didn’t see you, I am sorry.”

Emily smiled up at him. “It’s ok Lucky. You didn’t spill anything on me.” She paused, not really sure how to act. “Um, how is your Mom doing?”

Lucky sighed, “My father is going all vigilante going after Sam McCall and Helena Cassadine. I can’t go back to work full time yet and Lulu is all freaked out.” He sipped his coffee and gazed at her over the lid of the coffee. “Good news is that my mom is getting out of the hospital today.”

“Oh that’s good! I wanted to come see you, but it just seemed sorta awkward because of you know.” Emily’s voice trailed off.

“I know.” Lucky looked around, “Look, are you busy right now? Do you want to take a walk in the park? It’s a beautiful day, one of the best days of the spring so far.”

Emily glanced at her watch, “Sure, I am on second shift at the hospital so I don’t have to be there until three. Is something wrong?” Emily asked as they headed towards the park.

“Elizabeth and I are divorcing, so no, there is nothing wrong.” With that, Emily’s jaw dropped.

Sarah was walking towards the Nurses Station when she caught glimpse of AJ. She quickened her pace and called out to him. He turned, smiled and waited for her. “Hi Sarah. Have a moment?”

Sarah nuzzled up to him, “For you I have plenty of moments. What’s up? Here to see your father?”

“Yes. I don’t have any meetings right now so I thought I would come see my Dad. How is your day going?” AJ asked.

Sarah started to walk towards the group of couches by the elevators. “Good. I get out in an hour and am going to Metro Court to see if Carly is there. If she's not there, maybe tomorrow. Like I said yesterday, she was very hesitant with me at first. But I brought up the fact that I couldn’t stand Brenda and Robin and she was practically my best friend.” Sarah threw her hair over her shoulder. “She just told me some basic stuff about Brenda, stuff we already knew. Like how she went psycho and ended up in the mental ward when she was the face of Deception.”

AJ lowered his voice, “I know that if anyone can get anything out of Carly, it will be you. You are very persuasive.”

“That I am and I want to make you happy!” Sarah sing songed. “How about we go out to dinner tonight?”

“I think we can manage that.” AJ leaned down and captured his wife’s lips in a deep kiss.

Jason stood in the middle of the living room of Wyndemere waiting for Elizabeth. He didn’t get out of the police station until very late so he stayed the night at Wyndemere. Ava was asleep so he didn’t want to wake her. “Elizabeth!”

“I’m right here.” Elizabeth was carrying Ava and her diaper bag. “Jason I appreciate this.”

“It isn’t even an issue Elizabeth.” Jason flatly stated. “Until Sam is found and away from Helena, my child will not be here.” Jason looked at Nikolas. “My security is a hell of a lot better than yours and I can shoot a lot better than you.”

Nikolas put Spencer down in his playpen, “Jason, it’s ok.” Nikolas leaned down to Cameron’s eye level. “Hey buddy, you going to come visit me soon?”

“Yep!” Cameron grinned.

“Awesome! High five” Nikolas held his hand up so that Cameron could slap his hand. He then stood up and looked at Elizabeth.

“Um, Jason, do you mind bring Cameron out to the car so I can say goodbye to Nikolas?” Elizabeth said imploringly. "I won't be long."

“Two minutes.” Jason held up two fingers. He dropped his hand and grasped Cameron’s hand. “Let’s go Cameron. Mommy will be outside shortly.”

“Elizabeth, I don’t want you to go. What if Jason has guns that are easily accessible? Cameron could get his hands on one just like that?” Nikolas crossed the room. “Have you thought about that? Maybe you going there is a mistake.”

Elizabeth gazed into Nikolas’ eyes, “Nikolas, I know all this and Jason and I have talked about this. He has one gun in the place and it is locked up. There is no way that Cameron can get it.”

Nikolas stepped close to Elizabeth, “Do you want to go?”

Elizabeth swallowed hard and her heart started beating faster. “I think that for my children it is for the best.”

“That wasn’t the question Elizabeth.” Nikolas whispered.

For a long moment the two looked into each other’s eyes. Finally she whispered, “No.” Nikolas and Elizabeth lean towards each other and tenderly kiss. Nikolas pulls back and smiles. His hands capture the sides of her face as he kisses her over and over. Elizabeth matches him until Ava starts to cry. "Nikolas I have to go."

Jason walks in the room. “Elizabeth, your two minutes are up.” He said impatiently.

Elizabeth sighed, "Bye Nikolas.

Ric, holding Molly, knocked on the door to Alexis’ house. She looked like she hadn’t slept in weeks. In fact, she hadn’t looked this bad since she had the cancer. “Oh Molly, it’s so good to see you. Your sister just got home about fifteen minutes ago.”

Ric stood at the door. “Alexis, can I talk to you about something?”

Alexis nodded and opened the door wide to let him in. They both walked into the living room where Kristina was playing and Ric set Molly down. For a few moments, they watched the children play. “What’s up Ric?”

“I want to talk about Molly.” Ric started to say.

“I gathered as such but may I remind you of our custody agreement.” Alexis pointed out.

Ric expected her to say that, “Now I know what you are thinking and I am not going to use this to try to win custody of Molly. What I am actually thinking is this. And Alexis, think about it before you say no.”

Alexis dropped her head in her hands, “I feel like impending doom is coming. Go ahead Ric.”

“I think we can both agree that we want Molly and Kristina safe. I very much appreciated you calling me yesterday and having Molly stay with me.” Ric began saying. “Now until Sam and Helena are found”

“No! Molly is not coming to live with you!” Alexis jumped to her feet. “I want my daughters with me!”

“Alexis,” Ric calmly said, “I asked you to please listen. I am not issuing an ultimatum. I have a suggestion. You can say no and that will be ok.” Alexis sat back down and Ric said, “Now, why don’t I move in here until Sam and Helena are caught. I will sleep in the spare room. Just until they are caught.”

Alexis threw a sidelong glance at Ric. “Let me think about it. I will call you later. For now, I want to spend time with my kids.”

Ric stood up and walked towards the door. “Please, think about it. I bet Sonny would appreciate it too.”

“We’ll see.” Alexis closed the door behind him and let out a deep sigh. Then she started to cry.

Brenda hands over James to Edward. She smiles at Edward and kisses James. “Ned, can you and I talk for a minute?” Brenda smiles to everyone and walks out into the foyer, Ned following her. “Ok, the DNA test came back and of course you are the father. I had no doubt about that but Scott wanted that done. Do you want James today and tomorrow? I know its short notice, but you haven’t seen him for a while.”

Ned nodded quickly and said briskly, “Yes Brenda I do want to see him. I have missed him. How are things?”

“Fine. Scott will be getting in touch with you about a custody schedule.” Brenda said shortly, unsure of how she should act.

“I don’t want my son raised around Sonny.” Ned walked around the foyer, Brenda watching him. “When Sonny is out of your life and not an influence on you, then I will gladly allow you to have custody. Until then, I will instruct my lawyer to file an emergency custody hearing.”

Angry, Brenda said, “I am not an unfit mother and you know it Ned.”

“Those are my terms Brenda.”

Brenda picked up her coat and walked towards the door. “Well, please remember that I came here in good faith. I knew you would react like this and was advised not to even allow you to see James. I didn’t think that was fair to James. I will see you in two days. Call me if you need anything.” Brenda closed the door firmly behind her.

Knowing that he had to face his family again, Ned opened the door to the living room. Emily, Monica, Dillion and Justus were on their way out. Ned watched as AJ and Sarah cooed over James, Edward beaming from ear to ear.

“Where’s Brenda?” AJ asked.

Ned sat down on the couch, “She left. She and I don’t quite see eye to eye.”

Edward drew his brows together, “You and Brenda can work anything out. I trust you will for this precious little boy.”

“I am afraid that James will be growing up under the influence of one Sonny Corinthos.” Ned confided. “AJ I am sure you can relate.”

“Oh yes.” AJ scowled. “What can I do to help? I don’t want another Quartermaine child raised by that man.”

Ned sat back in the couch, “Brenda and I are going to court. I am fighting for custody. In fact, Carly came to me and wants to, I guess you could say, join forces with her. She says she doesn’t want Michael and Morgan near Brenda.” Ned rubbed the back of his neck, “I don’t know what to do here.”

Edward spoke up angrily, “We need to ensure that miscreant doesn’t raise that child! Maybe we can use Carly to get Michael back in here as well.”

AJ piped up, “If there is one thing I know about Carly, she has always been a jealous person. And has always been the most jealous of Brenda.”

“Why don’t I see what I can do?” Sarah asked. “I mean, I want AJ to spend time with his son. I definitely think that both these goals can be accomplished. From what my sister has told me, Carly’s only friend is Jason right?”

“True….” Ned said slowly.

“I can befriend her. Play on her jealousy. Have her tell me information about her and Sonny from when they were together which you could possibly use Ned. I don’t know, maybe it would help.” Sarah asked.

Edward walked around the room and pointed at AJ, “AJ, the smartest thing you ever did was marry this girl. I like it and I like her.”

Ned said uncomfortably, “I don’t want to get too dirty. I just want my son.”

“And I want my son too Ned. Sonny shouldn’t be allowed to raise both our children. Does that seem fair?” AJ asked rhetorically. “If Sarah wants to try it, let her. She is a Quartermaine now.”

“Ok.” Ned finally agreed.

Edward smiled in joy, “Finally a chance for the Quartermaine heirs to be raised properly and not by that good for nothing reprobate!”

Robert’s phone rang and he squawked, “Scorpio”

“It’s Taggert. I got something in a Walmart in the next town over.” Taggert drawled. “One of the clerks positively identified Sam McCall as a woman who dropped some pictures off. I showed him her picture and he immediately identified her.”

“Excellent work Taggert.” Robert started

Taggert broke in, “He actually wrote down her name and number off the slip. He calls her a goddess. I have put out an APB on her, this time with the alias, get this, Laurie Spence. That’s what she called herself.”

Robert snarked, “Oh Dear God. Luke will flip out. Are you bringing him down to the station?”

“Already on the way boss.”

“We’ll meet you there. What’s this kid’s name?”

Taggert laughed, “Spinneli. And boss, he’s a weird one.”

Patrick stood at the Nurse’s Station and waited for Robin to come down the hallway. When she approached, she coolly said, “Dr Drake, I understand you need a consult? How can I help you?”

Very cordially and professionally, he handed her a chart. “Please take a look. Should I go with the first drug cocktail? That seems to be the best route for my patient.”

Robin scanned the chart for several moments and then handed it back, “I concur. Is there anything else Dr Drake? I am rather busy.”

“Actually there is.” Patrick looked around and grabbed her elbow. He guided her towards the elevators. “I want to talk about the other day and Sarah.”

“There is nothing to say Patrick.” Robin said coldly. “You lied to me. You played me for a fool. Now Sarah can’t have children because you were too busy moving on to your next conquest to even think about her. What if that was me Patrick?”

Patrick lowered his voice, “I didn’t love her Robin.”

“That’s not what she said. Makes me wonder if you really do love me Patrick or if when you get bored, you will move on.”

“I mean, I thought I did, but you taught me how to love. I didn’t know what love was until I met you Robin. You have to believe me.” Patrick pleaded. “I love you Robin, you know that.

“I don’t have to do anything Patrick and I don’t believe a word out of your mouth. I will be at the Brownstone.” Robin stormed past Patrick, leaving him staring after her.

Carly was sitting at a table in MetroCourt, going over the books. So many thoughts were going through her head about Jax and Sonny and her kids, she could hardly think. It was times like this that she missed Courtney.

Carly was startled when a Raspberry Iced Tea was set in front of her. “Hi, you must be Carly. I don’t think we have met. My name is Sarah. Sarah Quartermaine. Mind if I sit down?” Sarah didn’t wait for an answer as she sat down.

Bemused, Carly said, “Now, how can I help the wife of my ex husband.”

“Well we have a couple things in common.” Sarah said confidently. She paused and took a sip of her drink, “We both dislike the most sanctimonious women in Port Charles.”

“I would assume that you like your sister.” Carly replied.

Sarah smiled, “I was talking about Robin Scorpio and Brenda Barrett. They have done things against us and need to pay. Interested?”

Carly was very interested, but didn’t let on. “I might be. Go on….”

The PCPD

Alexis and Nikolas are at the PCPD when Luke comes racing in, followed closely behind by Robert. “Natasha! Helena was at your place? What happened?” Luke shouted belligerently. “Were you there? Did you see them?”

Nikolas was on the phone with Jason and handed Robert the picture of Spencer. “These were left at my house when I was out taking the girls for a walk.” Alexis pushed her hair back in frustration, “Nikolas is calling Jason right now. Maybe Jason knows where Sam might be hiding.”

“Scorpio! This woman shot me and my wife! What is this God Forsaken Task Force doing about this?” Luke shouted.

Robert scanned the photos and the note. “Spencer, don’t talk to me like that. I will not talk to you when you are flying off the handle.” Robert faced the cops in front of him “Not that it is going to do much good at this point, but we are going to send these to the lab for fingerprints. Also I want every photo lab in the city checked to see when they were processed. Taggert, these aren’t digital, these are a 35 millimeter camera. Take every available cop with you.”

Jason ran in, “What can I do? What’s going on, did someone see Sam?”

Robert ignored Jason. “I want the park searched with a fine toothed comb. Nikolas, can I send a team in to Wyndemere to see if there is any evidence?” Without waiting for an answer, he continued, “Luke, want to come out to Wyndemere with me? Jason, want to go to the park with Cruz and Castillo? They will be the lead detectives over there, but stay out of their way Jason. If you are in the way, the will arrest you.”

“Did you get that picture of Sam I gave Taggert?” Jason asked.

“I did and my brother is at the TV station right now. Her face will be all over the place in a matter of hours along with the fact that a threat was made against the children. I do not want the contents of the note to be leaked to the media because every crazy will be calling in. Is that understood?” Everyone nodded. “Luke, is that understood? I have no qualms in locking you up.”

Luke had a look of intense hatred in his eyes, “The Cassadines will pay and I will be the one to do it.”

Alexis broke in, “Robert, what can I do? She is my daughter! I refuse to sit by idly while you go…”

Nikolas laid his hand on her shoulder, “Alexis, I know you want to help in finding Sam. But remember Kristina and Molly. Do you really want Ric finding out about this on TV? Or Sonny. They have a right to know what is going on.” Nikolas said sympathetically, “You and the girls can always stay with me. I have more than enough room, even with Elizabeth and her two children then. I will hire the best security I can.”

“I will be there tonight Nikolas.” Jason said aggressively, “In fact, I want Elizabeth out of there.”

Alexis knew she was defeated, “Now is not the time for this. Just go find Sam and together away from Helena!”

Carly impatiently rang the doorbell at Sonny’s penthouse. Michael and Morgan at her feet. Banging on the door she called out, “Sonny! Come on, open up!”

Sonny opens the door and sweeps up Michael and Morgan in a big hug. “Hey boys! Daddy misses you!” He kisses each of the boys and puts them down. They run into the living room. “Hi Carly, come on in.”

Carly peers past him, “Is the tramp here?” Carly says sarcastically.

“All right, you can leave now Carly. I am not in the mood.” Sonny tries to close the door.

“Ok, ok, I won’t call her a tramp!” Carly throws up her arms and mutters, “Even though she is one.” She walks in and Sonny closes the door. “No Sonny, I want to talk to you about something. About Michael.”

Sonny instantly became concerned. “Why, what’s going on? He’s doing ok in school, right? I talked to the teachers and none of them indicated he was in trouble.”

Carly put her purse down and looked around intently, “Seriously, Brenda isn’t here is she?”

“Carly I promised you that when I have the boys for the day, it was just going to be me and the boys. If something were to change, I would tell you.” Sonny crossed his arms, “Now tell me, what’s going on?”

“I think he is a little upset with you and Brenda.” Carly started to say.

Sonny angrily responded, “Oh don’t give me that Carly. Don’t use Michael like that. I thought you were better than that but apparently I was wrong” Sonny walked over the table and poured himself a glass of water. “Don’t use our son because you are jealous that I am happy with someone that isn’t you.”

Nostrils flaring, Carly said, “I don’t think she is a good influence on you or our sons. And I don’t want to have to pull you out of a depression because she will leave you.” Carly put her hands on her hips and shot back, “What happens when she is forced to choose between you and James. Have you thought of that? She will choose James, you know that.”

Sonny’s earlobes started to turn red as he said, “Carly, I am warning you…” His cell phone rang and he barked, “What?” He listened and quickly hung up. “I have to go. That was Jason. He just left the PCPD.”

Carly instantly turned worried, “Is he ok? What’s going on?”

“Yes, it’s Sam. She left pictures at Alexis’.” As he was saying that, his phone rang again, this time it was Alexis. “Yes, I am on my way there.” He started to walk to the door. “Carly, I am going to get Kristina and then I will be right back. Can you stay here for a bit? Maybe an hour.” Without waiting for an answer, Sonny yelled, “Carly, I am warning you, don’t piss me off!”

Ned sat down in the Quartermaine living room and surveyed the room. Edward, Monica, Justus, AJ, Sarah, Emily and Dillon were there. They were just waiting for Tracy, who had stumbled in the front door moments earlier. She mumbled that she wanted a Bloody Mary and she would be down in a minute. Ned rubbed his hands together. He was going to tell everyone that James was his son.

Tracy walked in and grabbed her drink. She was still wearing yesterdays clothes and sunglasses. “All right, what is this family meeting about? Is ELQ about to go under because if it isn’t, I am going to be really mad.”

“No Mother. I have an announcement to make.” A feeling of expectation descended the room. “I have a secret to tell you. Something that I have been hiding for months but now I think it is important that you know.”

Dillon stood up, “Wait a minute, before you say anything else. I have to know. What is the date?”

Monica answered quickly, “It’s the 19th Dillon. Go on Ned.”

“Like I was saying, I have a secret.” He looked at Dillon strangely. “But first I want to say that I am so sorry that I have hidden it from all of you for so long. It was the wrong thing to do. I just didn’t want to make any mistakes. So I am sorry.” About to confess, he was interrupted.

“Ned, just spit it out!” Edward said, rubbing his hands together and smiling.

Annoyed and still hungover, Tracy half shouted, “Oh for God’s sake just say it Ned! You sound like you are about to tell us you are gay. We all know what it is. James is your son!”

Shocked Ned said, “You all know?”

“We sure have Ned! In fact we all have been making hundred dollar bets on when you were going to tell us. Hand me the money. I was the closest if I recall.” Edward said. “I bet he would tell us March 31st.”

Dillion went to the desk and pulled out a notebook. “Let’s see. I was way off, I said July 4th. Monica said February 15th. Tracy said, and I quote, “June 1st because he wants to torture me. He already made me a grandmother before so now he is doing it again.”

Tracy looked at Ned, “Congratulation Ned. I am off to bed. I didn’t sleep last night.” Tracy left the room.

“I can’t believe you all knew.” Ned said. “Why didn’t anyone say anything?” Stunned, he fell back against the pillows in his chair.

AJ gave Sarah a glass of iced tea, “We figured you guys would tell us in your own time. When my parents called about Felicia, they told me that you and Brenda had a kid but not to say anything because you two were being all secretive. But yeah, we all knew. James looks so much like you and Brenda.”

“I am just stunned.”

The door opened and Brenda walked in with James in her arms, “Hi everyone. Is this a bad time? I need to talk to Ned for a moment.”

Edward chortled, “Oh Brenda! Let me see that beautiful son of Ned’s. I am thrilled that you two have a child together and even more thrilled that I just made $700.” Dillion brought out the envelope with the money from the bet. “Come on Brenda, I want to hold the next Quartermaine heir!”

Brenda looked helplessly at Ned. Ned laughed, for the first time in days. “They knew.”

Rumor around the set says that one veteran is not happy with her storyline and is tempted to walk back to her ranch! Executive Producer/ HeadWriter Tishy practically cut off her leg to get her on the show so the last thing this blog needs or wants is this to happen. A big storyline has been promised for her, with a two month vacation time off between now and then.

Lindze Letherman has been let go. She asked to be released and there was no future for her on the show. Letherman wants to try her luck elsewhere. We wish her all the luck.

Another character, a Quartermaine will be gone by the summer. However, he doesn't know it yet....

Come summertime we are casting several roles to work on a project in the hospital and also to work at MetroCourt. The following roles are rumored to be in search of:

"Tucker", a twenty something in the army who is a friend of Lucas Jones

Lucas Jones

Brook Lyn Ashton

Serena Baldwin

Casting is close for three of those roles, however Serena Baldwin is proving hard to cast. Over 100 18 to 20 year olds have been considered and have been rejected. Looking for a blonde, etheral, kind beauty. Suggestions are welcome

All will be in a storyline with Lulu and another character who will soon be on the canvas. Look for some to mix with Lucy, Carly and Brenda.

Alan is sitting up in his bed at the hospital. He is anxious to be leaving soon but the doctors won’t allow him. He is still very weak and needs a lot more rehabilitation. Alan sighs and grabs a glass of water. When the water dribbles out of his mouth, he tries to throw the cup across the room. However, it falls to the floor and doesn’t break. He tries to yell in frustration when Emily walks in “Dad, what’s going on?” Emily asks anxiously.

“I want to get out of here. Hate it here.” Alan speaks slowly nad has to make an effort to ennunciate.

Emily pulls up a chair and sits down next to him. “Dad, you know we have to do this. You have to get better. You are the glue that holds all us Quartermaines together.” Emily smiles and kisses his cheek, “I myself need you to get better.”

Alan tries to smile but tears shine in his eyes, “Good daughter. Always.”

“You are the best father. All of us need you right now. I can’t imagine how frustrating this must be. You are getting poked and prodded endlessly. But it’s a means to an end. It will make you better.” Emily pushes back his hair and tries to hug him. She smiles at him softly. “I know you hate this, but we have to do this. Did your speech therapist come by today?” Alan nodded. “Good. Let’s work on some leg exercises. I would like to see if we can get you to take a short walk down the hall and then back. How does that sound? Would you like that?”

Alan nodded. Emily started his leg exercises. A half hour later, Emily had gotten Alan out of bed and had him up with a walker. They were moving slowly down the hall when ALan turned his head towards Emily. "Love you Em."

“I love you too Dad."

Lucky and Lulu are at the Spencer House cleaning things up for Laura’s return home from the hospital tomorrow. They had gone to the store to get food. Luke was not one to think of things like that. Now they were dusting, vacuuming, and doing laundry. They wanted Laura to come home and not have to worry about cleaning the house.

Lulu put down her dust rag, “I have to ask you Lucky. This has been bugging me now for a while. What is going on with you and Emily?”

Lucky stopped folding clothes, “Nothing is going on between me and Emily.”

Lulu snorted and folded her arms across her chest, “Coulda fooled me. It didn’t look like nothing when I saw you two in bed together.”

“It was a mistake.” Lucky mumbled, his eyes intent on the laundry.

“Oh don’t give me that crap.” Lulu said, “I saw you two with my own eyes. Lucky, Emily is Nikolas’ fiancée!”

Lucky looked up, “Ex.” He said succinctly.

“Whatever.” Lulu said scornfully. “You are still married to Elizabeth and Nikolas just ended a relationship with Emily. Have you even told Nikolas that you slept with Emily? Are you planning on telling your brother?” When Lucky didn’t answer she replied, “I didn’t think so. So why are you continually going after Elizabeth and blaming her for her mistakes? Or are you sticking to your Spencer roots and just won’t forgive her now. Because before you know, she will have moved on.”

Lucky threw the laundry down, “Lulu, you have no idea what you are talking about. She lied to me and made me believe we were having a child together. There aren't many more lies that are worse than that. Frankly Lulu, I just don't want to talk about this with you. This conversation is over." He went back to folding laundry when the doorbell rang. "Are you expecting anyone?"

"No." Lulu said.

Lucky stalked over to the door and angrily pulled it open. "Yeah, what do you want?"

“Are you Lucas Lorenzo Spencer, JR?”

“That’s me.”

“You’ve been served.” The man slammed some papers into Lucky’s hands. Lulu came up behind Lucky as he scanned the papers. He threw the papers down and swore. Lulu picked them up and read them.

“Oh my God Lucky, Elizabeth filed for divorce!” Lulu said, shocked.

Tracy woke up and looked around her. She moaned loudly, “Oh my head! It is killing me!” She noticed the peeling wallpaper that was stained yellow by years of nicotine. The green, brown and orange bedspread that she was under. She heard the shower running which just hurt her head more. However, she had no clue who she was with and how she got there. “Hey whoever you are get out here!” Tracy shouted.

Tracy heard the shower turn off and was shocked to see Robert step into the room in a towel. “Dear God, get some clothes on Scorpio. What are we doing here?”

“We are in a hotel Tracy. What do you think we did here?” Robert smirked. “Want me to spell it out for you?”

“You can’t be serious.” Tracy started to sit up but the bedspread started to slip down.

“Careful there Tracy. I believe you are as naked as a jaybird under there.” Robert informed her.

Tracy screeched, “What??? Are you suggesting what I think you are suggesting?”

“That the two of us had sex, made love, got horizontal…Whatever you want to call it Tracy. Yes I reckon we did.”

Tracy pulled her hair forward, “I do not believe you.”

Robert continued on like she hadn’t interrupted him, “Not once, not twice, but three times, my lady. You could not get enough of me. You even asked me if I brought handcuffs with me, which alas, I did not.” Robert sat down on the bed, “Next time I will though.”

With as much dignity as she could she half shouted, “There will never be another time Mr Scorpio. In fact, I am not sure there was even a first time. If we did, you must have forced yourself on me.”

“I am a man of the world Tracy and have never once had to force myself on a woman,” Robert said indiginedly. "Once we left my daughter's party, we went to MetroCourt and you down several drinks. I was going to bring you home but you started kissing me. In fact,Tracy you were the one who suggested we come to this hotel. You bought the condoms and the wine on your debit card. The receipts, I would imagine, are in your purse. All of this was your idea.”

“Give me my purse!” When Robert handed Tracy her purse, he also showed her the condom wrappers. She looked at the receipts and the realization of the night before began to sink in. She leaned back into the pillows as some of the memories came back. Robert was telling the truth, she had thrown herself at him. Again she moaned, “Oh I have such a hangover.”

Robert smirked, “I know just the cure….”

Tracy hit him with her purse, “Go to hell! You better not breath a word to this to anyone!”

“Nikolas! Nikolas! Where are you?” Alexis came stomping into Wyndemere yelling for her nephew. “Nikolas!”

Nikolas came out of his study and met Alexis in the living room, “Alexis what is it? Are you ok? Is it the kids?”

“Oh my God Nikolas. This was on my kitchen table this morning after I took the girls for a walk.” Alexis handed Nikolas a note and two pictures. "Look at this, I don't know what to do."

Nikolas looked at the pictures first. We see that they are pictures taken the day before of Alison holding Spencer in the very room they were standing in and another picture of Kristina and Molly at the park with their nanny. Nikolas looked at Alexis in horror, “Oh dear Lord, Helena.”

“Read the note Nikolas.” Alexis said frantically.

Nikolas read out loud, “Better watch the children. Because we are.” FREEZE FRAME

I wanted to get some feedback regarding my blog. I would love any and all criticism. If you aren't a registered member here, and want to participate, email me at [email protected]. Thanks!

1) In this blog, what couples are your favorite?

2) What character or characters would you like to see more of?

3) What characters should I cut my losses with and move them to other storylines or even write them off the blog?

4) With Sam McCall back as a full Cassadine, where would you like to see her go from here? Do you want to see her as a bad girl or as a victim?

5) One of my focuses was to incorparate the Quartermaines and the veterans more. Am I acheiving this goal? If not, what would you like to see?

6) The main storylines going forward for the next few months will be the Spencers/Cassadines, Brenda and Ned's custody fight, Robin/Patrick/Sarah/AJ, the breakup of Lucky and Liz and Alan's rehabiliatation. The umbrella storyline that will incorparate most of the characters will be the Spencers/Cassadine. What storyline is your favorite and what is your least favorite.

7) Any characters that you would like to see fall in love or lust?

8) If you have any storylines that you would like to pitch, let me know, I may use them with your permission. In other words, what would you like to see happen? Tell me what you like in general and what you dislike in general.

Thanks!

Sarah Joy Brown plays the conniving, loyal, vulnerable, cunning and multifaceted character of Carly. She is the mother of Michael and Morgan, daughter of the deceased John Durant and Bobbie Jones. The current wife of Jasper Jax, she has children with AJ Quartermaine (Michael) and Sonny Corinithos (Morgan).

Carly was introduced onto the GH canvas as a young woman looking for her mother. She soon learned it was Bobbie and she was bent on revenge. She slept with her mother's husband, Tony and later married him. She later became involved with Sonny, her longest romantic involvement and is now married to Jax. Through her entire time in Port Charles, she has maintained a long enduring friendship with Jason.

Carly is not known for friendships with women. In fact, she can't tolerate Elizabeth, Robin and Brenda. The only woman that she could call a friend is the deceased Courtney and sometimes Sam, who has now returned but is under the influence of Helena. Carly is so jealous that Brenda and Sonny are back together she will work with Ned to keep them apart.

What's in store for Carly in the future? Look for her to get entangled in the Cassadine saga. She will be drawn in through Jason and search for Sam. She will prove again that she is a Spencer through and through. What will happen with Jax? There are no plans to bring him back onto the canvas at this time. Expect Carly to do everything that she can to break up Brenda and Sonny. If she can't have Sonny, no one can....

Brenda breaks away from Sonny’s side to go help Robin in the kitchen. Robin is taking food out of the refrigerator and almost drops a tray which Brenda laughingly catches. “Oh thank you Bren.”

“No problem Robin.” Brenda sets the tray of sandwiches on the table, “How’s it going? I would say your party is quite the success, minus Carly.”

Robin kicked the refrigerator closed. “Sorry about Carly, I couldn’t exactly kick her out when she showed up with Bobbie. Things are going great. How are things with you? How was yesterday? I never had a chance to ask you.”

Brenda sighed. “It was difficult. Ned and I are barely talking and it was so hard. I miss our friendship.”

“I know Bren. But you have to get the DNA established and then you and Ned can work out an agreement. It’s as simple as that. I know you two can do it.”

“I wish it was that simple.” Brenda poured herself a glass a wine. “But Ned’s sticking point is that I stay away from Sonny and I refuse to do that. Would you give up Patrick over this?”

Robin glanced over at Brenda, “Come on Brenda, you and Sonny and me and Patrick are different scenarios. They do not compare.”

Brenda said stubbornly, “I just wish I could have my son with Ned and my life with Sonny and everything would be fine. Why does so much drama have to be involved?”

Robin laughed, “Because you are Brenda Barrett.”

“Damn right about that!” The two laughed. Neither one noticed that Carly was lurking at the door.

Elizabeth was sitting on an armchair when Nikolas came up behind her with a plate of food from her. “Here you go Liz. You need to eat.”

Elizabeth smiled softly, “Thanks Nikolas. I am hungry and the food is so good. It is so good to be talking to everyone. I love this house.” Elizabeth babbled, embarrassed by the kiss that they had yet to discuss.

“What’s wrong Elizabeth?” Nikolas asked softly.

Elizabeth shook her head, her wavy hair falling over her shoulders. “Come on Liz, this is me you are talking to. You can tell me anything.” Nikolas said.

“I am, well, I am going to file for divorce.” Elizabeth looked up at her brother in law. “Lucky has proven to me that he will not forgive me. I can’t go on like this.”

Nikolas leaned back and gazed at Elizabeth, “Do you think you should think more about this? You and Lucky have been together for so long.”

“What about you and Emily? Are you two going to get back together?” Elizabeth retorted.

Nikolas hung his head, “That’s a lost cause Elizabeth and I think you know it.”

“Do I?” Elizabeth’s eyes widened.

“Yeah, I think you do.” Nikolas said. With that, he searched her eyes and smiled. He definitely liked what he saw in there.

Robert grabs a beer and makes his way through his daughter’s house. Up ahead in the foyer was Tracy, sipping a glass of wine and looking bored out of her mind. Sensing an opportunity, he strode up to her, “Tracy. How are you this lovely afternoon?”

Tracy looked at him scornfully, “Oh it’s you.” She sipped her wine and looked him up and down. “What the hell do you want?”

“What I want, well lady I don’t think you are woman enough to give me.” Robert flirted.

“Excuse me?” Tracy’s voice could have frozen blood.

“You heard me Tracy.” Robert leaned against the wall. He dipped his head towards her and whispered. “I think underneath that cold façade is a warm woman dying to get out. When was the last time that Tracy Quartermaine came out to play?”

Tracy pushed him back, “God Scorpio can’t you come up with something better?” She said drolly.

“I think you want to get out of here as much as I do. I love my daughter, but this is her party and I feel very old. Let’s blow this place and go get us some drinks. You on?” Robert smirked.

Tracy took a minute to think about it. She put down her glass and said, “Let’s go.” She regally walked past him towards the door.

“Ned!” Carly called out to him, “I need to talk to you.” Carly found him on the back deck by himself.

Ned turned around, a beer in his hand. “What do you want Carly?”

Carly grabbed a beer and popped the top off. She took a healthy sip from it before speaking. “I was just wondering how James was. You know, your son.”

Ned was about to drink from his beer when his hand froze, “What did you say Carly?”

“I asked you how your son was. I know that James is your son.” Carly smiled beguilingly. “Don’t even try to deny it. I heard Brenda talking about the DNA test with Robin. I just never thought that you were the mystery father. I credited you with better taste.”

“What do you want Carly?” Ned demanded impatiently.

Carly walked slowly around him, making sure that she wasn’t heard. “I am going to assume that we want the same things. You probably don’t want your son to be raised around Sonny as much as I want my sons to be anywhere near that tramp. I propose that we work together to reach our goals.”

“Go on.” Ned said neutrally.

“I will use everything in my power to break them up. If anyone can do it, I can. I will just need your help from time to time.” Carly said confidently. “I will get back to you on details. I know your DNA test is coming back soon. Are you sure that Sonny won’t interfere with the results? I can ensure that he won’t.”

Ned looked around uncomfortably. He didn’t want to make a deal with the devil but when it came to his son, he saw no other choice. “Not a word to anyone Carly. I will call you.”

Sarah left AJ talking with Edward and slowly made a beeline towards Robin. Catching her alone, she asked if she could talk to her. Robin agreed, and the two went to the kitchen. Once there, Robin turned to her with a welcoming smile, “Is something wrong Sarah?”

“Well Robin, I have a problem that has been bothering me and I was hoping you would be able to help me.” Sarah twirled a piece of her hair around her finger and smiled. “AJ told me you were an honest person and I could count on you for giving me good advice.”

“I think AJ is giving me too much credit.” Robin laughed, “but I would be happy to listen. Or would Elizabeth be a better person for you.”

Sarah shook her head, “No, I need to talk to you. I want to tell you about this relationship I was in before I met AJ. I was involved with a doctor. I was in love with him and I thought he was in love with me. He was so handsome, tall and dark with an arrogant edge to him. I thought I could cure him of that.”

“We had been living together in Santa Barbara for several months when he told me about a medical conference that he had to go to. Here in Port Charles. I kissed him goodbye and expected to see him in a week. Except he never came back. He left me alone, with all the bills, everything.”

Realization began to dawn on Robin, “Sarah, I don’t…”

Sarah kept going as if Robin hadn’t spoken, “And then I turned up pregnant. Pregnant and alone. I had to have an abortion and now I can’t have kids Robin. What do I do? How do I tell AJ?”

Robin swallowed and started to say, “Sarah are you talking about…”

“Yes Robin, she is talking about me.” Patrick said, anger pouring out of him as he stared down Sarah. “What the hell are you doing Sarah?”

Sarah smiled, “Game, set, match lover….” Robin fled from the room, Patrick racing after her.

“Patrick!” Robin ran into the living room to see Patrick sitting on the couch watching NASCAR. “Patrick, our guests are going to be arriving soon and I need your help. Can you help me with the hor d’oerves?”

Patrick eases himself off the couch and follows Robin into the kitchen. “We did a great job cleaning.”

Robin throws him a sidelong glance, “No, I did a great job cleaning. You were at the hospital while I polished and dusted and washed the floor.” Robin leaned up and kissed him. “Will you take these out to the living room and put them on tables please?”

“Sure thing.” Patrick took some plates of shrimp and stuffed mushrooms into the large living room. He came back into the kitchen and looked at all the food. There was a plate filled with sandwiches, a veggie plate, various cheeses, a green salad, a rotini salad, scallops wrapped in bacon, crème puffs, chocolate mints, a fruit tart and various cheesecakes. “Wow Robin, this is a lot of food.”

Robin looked up absently, “Brenda said Sonny is going to bring lasagna too, both veggie and meat lasagna. He is so particular about his lasagna. Do you think we have enough? I have coolers of drinks throughout the house so I think we have enough wine, beer and soft drinks.”

The doorbell rang and Patrick kissed her, “We have enough. You look hot but take that apron off and I will go get the door. It is probably Brenda anyway.” Patrick walked through the house and opened the door, greeting Sonny, Brenda, James and Jason. He told them to make themselves at home and Robin would be right out.

Soon all their guests started to arrive. Nikolas, Elizabeth and Lulu arrived together as had Emily and Lucky. Robert and Mac came together with Luke who promised Robin that he could only stay a few minutes before getting back to the hospital. Noah came with Bobbie and an uninvited Carly. The last to arrive were Lainey, Justus, Edward, Tracy, Ned and Lucy.

Brenda sidled up to Robin and whispered, “You will not believe what happened yesterday. Sonny and I were, you know, done and Carly comes barging in like she owned the place. Thank God I had my bathrobe on, but Sonny didn’t.”

Robin gave a horrified laugh, “Oh my God Brenda, what did you do?” She took a sip of her wine.

“The only thing I could do, I just sat there with a smile on my face while Sonny yelled at her to get the hell out. She was early bringing Michael and Morgan over and I was going to be gone by then.” Brenda popped a shrimp in her mouth, “I shouldn’t be eating these but I am going to anyways. So she called me a tramp like always and I asked her how it was like to always have my seconds. She really didn’t like that. I even mentioned that I had Jax on speed dial and I wondered how he would like it if he knew she was barging into Sonny’s bedroom like she was queen of the mansion. James then started to cry and Sonny kicked her out. It was a lovely scene. Keep me far away from her. Promise me that?”

“I will. Bobbie brought her I think, I can’t exactly say go home you aren’t welcome. I have to go mingle though. I want to go see Robert and Luke.” Robin walked away, laughing.

In a corner, Mac was sitting with Bobbie. “Bobbie, I don’t know how you do it sometimes. I still have trouble getting up in the morning. The last thing I see before I go to bed is Maxie and Felicia..”

Bobbie reached out and grasped his hand. “I know. The last thing I will ever see for the rest of my life when I close my eyes at night is my precious BJ. It’s tough and you have to get through it. There are other people in your life who count on you.”

“That’s true.”

“Look at what you did with Robin. You took her in and she is an amazing doctor. Yes Robert is her biological father, but you raised her.” Bobbie squeezed his hand, “You have a lot to be proud of Mac Scorpio.”

Mac looked down at the soda in his hands, “It gets hard sometimes.”

“Well that settles it, you are coming to dinner at the Brownstone this week and I am not taking no for an answer.” Bobbie said smartly.

Jason was talking to Elizabeth when Carly strode across the room and interrupted. “Jason, I need to talk to you right now. It’s important.” She completely ignored Elizabeth.

Jason crossed his arms and turned to Carly, “Carly with you it is always an emergency. I am trying to have a conversation here. Can it wait? We can talk later.”

Carly threw a disdainful look at Elizabeth, “No it can’t. It’s important.”

Elizabeth laid her hand on Jason’s arm, “It’s ok. Just come over to Wyndemere after the party and you can see Ava.” With that Elizabeth walked away.

“God Jason, what ever possessed you to sleep with her?” Carly demanded. “I can’t believe you are even here with Sam on the loose.”

“Carrrllllyyyy. This better be good.” Jason said coolly.

Carly raked her fingers through her hair, “It is. What is going on with Sonny? I walked into the Penthouse and he obviously just had sex with that tramp Brenda. You have to convince him she is not right for him.” Carly said angrily, nostrils flaring, “You are the only one he will listen too. She will hurt him again. The father of that child will come forward and Brenda will go running back to him.”

Jason attempted to walk away but Carly grabbed his arm, “Look Carly, this is none of your business. You married Jax. Are you upset that Sonny has moved on or that he has moved on with Brenda?”

“Stop it Jason.” Carly hissed. “I just don’t want to see Sonny get hurt.”

Jason shrugged off Carly’s arm and walked away, “Right Carly.”

It was an hour into the party and the doorbell rang again. Laughing at something her father said, Robin went to answer the door. The latecomers were AJ and Sarah.

“I hope you don’t mind that we are late. My shift just got over at the hospital and we went to see Alan.” Sarah explained.

Robin ushered them in. “No, no, I am glad you were able to make it. Please come in.” Robin hugged AJ, “I am so glad you are back in town. Now have some food, have some drink.”

Sarah held up a plant. “We brought you a gift.” She was holding flowers.

“Oh Sarah, you didn’t have too. Thank you very much. I am so glad you are back and that you are happy with AJ. AJ is a wonderful guy.”

“Thanks Robin.” AJ said.

“Have you seen my sister?” Sarah asked, “I was wondering if she brought our niece with her.”

Robin pointed towards the living room, “Elizabeth is in there with Nikolas I think. Go make yourselves at home!”

Sarah’s eyes narrowed as she walked into the living room. Today, her revenge against Patrick would begin.

Lucky is standing in the door of the living room surveying the scene in front of him. He is at Wyndemere and sees Elizabeth holding Ava. Cameron is at her feet playing with Spencer. Nikolas is sitting close to her and they are sharing a secret smile. Lucky can’t believe it when it looks like Nikolas is leaning in for a kiss.

Lucky loudly clears his throat. “Good morning. Mom asked me to come talk to you. She is going to talk to the media today and she is worried about Lulu.” Lucky completely ignores Elizabeth.

Nikolas jumps up like someone lit a fire under him. Elizabeth blushes, but continues to sit down. “Is Lulu all right? How is Laura?”

“Laura is doing fine. She will be out of the hospital in a couple days. Why aren’t you there anyway?” Without waiting for an answer he continued, “As for Lulu she is very shaken up Nikolas. What do you expect?” He said scornfully. “Or are you too busy trying to get into my wife’s pants to even notice your sister?” Lucky throws a demeaning glance in Liz’s direction, “God Elizabeth, Emily was so right about you.”

Ava started to cry and Elizabeth stood up to walk around with her, cooing as she went. “Lucky, I just had a baby. Please, let me be. And leave Emily out of this”

“Emily has been my friend for a long time. You always came after me for betraying you when all this time you betrayed me as well. What gave you the right to judge me Elizabeth?” Lucky demanded.

“Ok, enough.” Nikolas said sternly. “The important thing is Lulu. Where is she?”

Lucky sighed, “You are right. Lulu is the priority here. She won’t leave the hospital. I have tried to get her out, but….”

Nikolas turned to Elizabeth, “Alison will be here soon. Will you be all right until then?”

Elizabeth nodded as Lucky shook his head at her. Nikolas and Lucky left together, leaving Elizabeth with the three children.

Brenda rolls over and kisses Sonny’s forearm. She was still a little stiff from her fall and stayed at Sonny’s that night. James was still asleep and she relished the quiet time with Sonny. She began to trail her fingers up and down his naked body. His body started to stir. Sonny was not yet fully awake but that didn’t stop Brenda. She gracefully straddled his body and eased herself slowly down onto his hard shaft. She slowly moved up and down, tightening her muscles around him. He started to respond by moving with her, still not fully awake. She raked her fingernails over his chest and followed them with her tongue. His eyes opened as he spontaneously came inside her.

“Damn Brenda, this is how I want to wake up every day!” Sonny mumbled. “Are you ok? You sleep ok? I know yesterday was rough on you.”

Brenda rolled off and he clasped his arms around her. “I am good. I am worried about the DNA test though. I know I shouldn’t be, but I am just afraid Ned is going to use something against me.”

“Like what?” Sonny kissed her shoulder.

“Like the time I was institutionalized because I thought everyone was after me because of you.” Brenda sighed. “He helped me get through that and I am afraid he will try to use that to prove that I am an unfit mother.”

Sonny tightened his arms around her, “Scott will use everything in his power to make sure that doesn’t happen. I pay him a lot of money to protect me and that includes you.”

James started to cry and Brenda stood up. Sonny admired her body as she put her bathrobe on. Brenda picked up James and sat on the bed. She reached into her bag for some food for him and started to feed him.

“Sonny!” Carly pushed open the door, “I hope you are dressed. Michael and Morgan are here so you can take them to the zoo today!” Carly stopped dead in her tracks as she caught sight of a post coital Sonny and Brenda. Waves of jealousy hit Carly like never before. “What the hell is going on here?”

Scott walked up the steps to the courthouse in search for Alexis. He knew she was in court today. He was hoping to catch her on a break. He slipped inside Courtroom 3 and waited for the Judge to call for a recess. After a half hour, the Judge recessed and Scott made his way up to Alexis’ table.

“Counselor.”

“Oh Scott.” Alexis took her glasses off, “What’s going on? Is everything ok?”

Scott looked at a frazzled Alexis, “Everything is fine Alexis. I haven’t heard anything. Why are you even here?”

Alexis sat in her chair, “I have a job I have to do. I know my daughter is out there and I don’t know what I can do. I have to focus on this or I will go crazy.”

“Understandable.” Scott remarked, looking around. “I was wondering Alexis if you, uh, needed any help with anything.”

“Like what?” Alexis said suspiciously.

Scott stepped closer, “Look Alexis I know you are under a lot of stress and I want to make sure you are taking care of yourself. I will look for Sam if you want me too. I will cook dinner for you.” Scott paused, “Ok, I will order dinner for you since I can’t cook. What I am trying to say is that I am here for you. Just say the word.”

Alexis softened and reached her hand out to grasp his, “I know and thanks.”

Luke stood next to Laura’s hospital bed. Laura was pale, but determined. “Luke, I am going to do this. I am going to prove to Helena that she cannot and will not take us Spencers down. Now Tiffany, I am ready.”

Luke stepped away as Tiffany stepped forward with her camera crew. Laura looked straight into the camera and spoke with a clear, calm and controlled voice.

“Good Afternoon Port Charles. This is your Mayor, Laura Spencer. I want to address some things that have happened in the last couple of days. On Election Night, my family was shot at. I was hit, my husband Luke was hit and my son Lucky was hit twice. I want to assure all of you that my family is fine. I also want to thank everyone for their well wishes and prayers. My family appreciates your good thoughts.

“The police force has formed a task force to get the woman who is behind the attempted murders of my family. The Task Force will be led by Former WSB Agent and Police Commissioner Robert Scorpio, a dear friend of my family. The woman who is the mastermind behind this is Helena Cassadine. I ask all of you if you see Helena Cassadine or Samantha McCall to please contact the Task Force. Call them at the number at the bottom of your screen. It will be completely anonymous.

“This message is for you Helena.” Laura’s eyes narrowed, “Whatever curse you think you have put on our family, think again. My husband, my daughter and my TWO sons are my family and you will never break us apart try as you may. We Spencers will always come out on top. Helena, you will NEVER get us down.”

So, I was suppossed to be taking these licensing courses. Well, I got a promotion and they got pushed back until the end of May. I start the course in the end of May. I am in training for a month until the end of April. So I will start writing again. I am excited to start again. I did need that break to bring things together. I apologize for starting and stopping again. I will have to stop when I start the tests, but for the time being, I will get a few episodes a week out.

Expect at least one this weekend.

Thank you everyone for your patience, and keep reading all the blogs!

I am going to have to stop writing the blog for the time being. I just have way too much on my plate right now to continue. I work in customer service in an inbound call center. I have to take special licensing (called the Series 6 and the 63) to continue at my job. The time that I would have for writing will be spent studying. When it is over in a few months, I will be back and writing as much as possible. I am in the middle of stories that I believe in and that I can make grow. So if you have been a reader of mine, thank you. If you haven't, take the time to catch up and read back. You may like it!

Take care!

~Alexis looks at Sam in stunned silence. Alexis doesn’t notice a haunting tune playing in the background. Sam turns to Helena and asks Helena who this woman was. Helena answers that she was not one of them. Sam asks if this woman needs to be dealt with. Helena laughs and says yes. Sam walks over and hits Alexis over the head. Alexis falls to the ground. Helena instructs Sam to gather everything and wipe everything down. They were moving to phase two of the plan.

~Brenda wakes up the next morning and calls for Sonny. She wants to see James. Sonny asks her how she is fine and impatiently she answers that she is fine but wants to see her son. Sonny brings her some food and her phone. She calls Ned and asks if he would come to the Penthouse with James. He tells her that he will be there in an hour.

~Jason, awake all night, is staring into the fireplace when Carly comes down the stairs. She approaches him and sits down next to him. He tells her that he can’t believe what has happened, that Sam is alive. He has to find her. Carly promises him that she will do everything that she can to help him. She will be there every step of the way, just like he has helped her in the past. He appreciates her help. Carly encourages him to shower and they will start looking after that.

~AJ has an early morning meeting with Edward to go over some financial reports regarding ELQ. When they are done, Edward tells AJ that he loves the fact that he is home and that he thinks Sarah is a perfect addition to the family. Edward believes that AJ’s presence is helping Alan heal. AJ is moved to tears. Because of what Edward says, AJ decides to go to the hospital to visit his father and Sarah.

~Mac calls together Robert, Taggert and a few other officers that are part of the task force to go over the course of action to track down Sam and Helena. Mac is shocked when Carly and Jason come storming into the police station offering their resources and help! Luke, having checked himself out of the hospital bellows that he wants everyone’s help and demands to know where Natasha is! No one knows where Alexis is.

~Alexis stumbles into the police station and falls into a chair. Mac runs over to her and asks what is wrong. She says she knows where Sam and Helena, who is very much alive is. She tells them about a mountain that the Cassadines used to hide out at, that it was a place she didn’t think Nikolas even knew about. She went out there the night before to confront her daughter. Except now she thinks Sam is brainwashed! She tells them to be careful of Sam, that it wasn’t really like her, that she relied on Helena for everything. She gives them directions to where to go and Mac calls an ambulance to bring her to the hospital. The task force, including Luke, Jason and Carly rush out to the mountain.

~Ned arrives at Sonny’s penthouse with Ric. Ric informs Brenda that he has filed for emergency custody of James on Ned’s behalf. Brenda is outraged and demands to know on what grounds. Ned spits out that her association with Sonny is dangerous to their child. Sonny walks in and demands to know what is going on. Brenda tells him to call Scott, which he does. Brenda rages back that living with his alcoholic mother is dangerous enough and why is he almost 40 and still living at home? Ned refuses to bring James over to the Penthouse and that the court hearing will be the following day.

~Scott arrives and looks at the paperwork. He asks Brenda for James birth certificate. There is no listing for the father. He explains to Brenda that since Ned’s name is not on the birth certificate, DNA testing will have to commence. They can call the police and say that Ned is kidnapping James. Ric turns to Ned and asks why he didn’t tell him that he wasn’t on the birth certificate. Ned tells him he didn’t know about that. Ric explains that they will have to do DNA testing and that James must be returned today. Brenda yells in one hour she wants James in her arms. Ned spits that they aren’t through yet and he will get custody of James!

~Lainey is talking with Alan when AJ arrives. AJ sits down and starts telling Alan about how he met Sarah and how much he loves her. That he wishes he could fix the mistakes that he made previously. He views his life with Sarah as a new start. They talk about starting a family all the time, but first he wants to get a dog. That way, he won’t screw up the dog like he screwed up with Michael. Alan, having trouble talking, smiles through his tears and pats AJ’s hand.

~At Wyndemere, Nikolas and Elizabeth are sitting in the living room which now served as a playroom. Surprisingly after their kiss the previous night, things were not awkward between them. Nikolas was devastated that Sam was behind the attack on his family. Elizabeth was worried about Lucky. Nikolas asked her about her feelings for Lucky. Elizabeth wasn’t sure what they were, but Lucky had been treating her so coldly that she was ready to move on. Nikolas smiled and said he knew what she was talking about. They shared a private smile when Lucky barged in the room!

~AJ decides to surprise Sarah with roses. He goes looking for her and finds her talking animatedly to Patrick. AJ stopps a few feet away and neither notices him there He could overhear Sarah angrily ask Patrick to quit bothering her, that he had hurt her enough in the past. Patrick apologizes for leaving her in Santa Barbara, but the past was the past and she has to get over it. Realizing that Patrick was the doctor who hurt Sarah in the past, AJ drops the flowers and launchs himself at Patrick. Robin walks up and see AJ start punching Patrick!

~The Task Force reaches the mountain. Busting into the door, they find it deserted. Luke picks up a note and reads aloud:

Well, well, well. I suspect Alexis has told you where we are. Do you really think we would stay here? Be careful where we may turn up….

Luke crumbles it up and starts swearing.

~Laura goes through stomach surgery with an enraged Luke and a tearful Lulu and Nikolas standing guard at the door. After an hour, the bullet is removed and she is moved into recovery where she is reunited with her family. At this point she is still resting.

~Lucky gets his bullets removed and checks himself out of the hospital. Emily, off her shift, stays with him. He’s happy with the company as he goes to check on his mother. However, he doesn’t want to get her hopes up that they may be together after all.

~Sam apologizes to Helena that she didn’t shoot Lulu. She explains that Nikolas got in the way. Helena said that Sam did the right thing, that Nikolas should not be hurt at any cost. Helena congratulates Sam on a job well done. They will remain in hiding for the time being until Sam’s next assignment.

~Sonny calls Jason and has him meet him at the hospital. Once there, Sonny asks Jason for a picture of Sam. Jason obliges, and Brenda identifies her as the woman who hit her. Jason is stunned and heartbroken, thinking that Sam has been dead all this time. Sonny summons Robert and they deduce that Sam was also the shooter. Robert says that he will break the news to Luke.

~Robert pulls Luke aside and tells him that Sam McCall seems to be the shooter. Luke is as shocked and stunned as everyone else. Luke rages that Helena is behind this massacre!

~Taggert and Mac reach the hospital and Robert apprises them of the situation. Mac decides to form a task force to bring down the Cassadines! He recruits Robert and Taggert and plans on asking Lucky as well to join it. They will be reporting to Robert in the search for Sam and Helena.

~Elizabeth hears of the attack and comes to the hospital. She sees Jason, who is stunned beyond belief. He tells her that Sam was the shooter. Elizabeth can’t believe it and comforts him, which both Emily and Lucky see. Emily comments that Elizabeth is moving along fast.

~Nikolas needs some air and walks down the corridor where he sees Elizabeth. He breaks down that his grandmother is back and that his cousin was behind the shooting of his mother. Elizabeth hugs him tight. Nikolas surprises both of them when he pulls back and gently kisses Elizabeth. Shocked, Elizabeth pulls back. She smiles and leans in for a second kiss.

~Robin comes in to visit Brenda, who has a massive headache. They start to talk about what has happened that evening and Robin and Patrick’s upcoming housewarming party. Robin is wondering if she should cancel it, because of the Cassadine’s returning. Sarah walks in and Robin invites her and AJ to her housewarming party. Sarah accepts and starts to plot her revenge on Patrick.

~Monica goes upstairs to visit with Alan. Alan has had a stressful day. He has started to walk short distances but his legs hurt with phantom pains and he gets out of breath easily. He tells Monica that he hates being a patient there and wishes he could leave soon. Monica forbids that. She tells him that he is lucky he isn’t a vegetable or worse and that he is making remarkable progress. He tells her he has an appointment with Lainey for tomorrow to discuss his feelings. He wants to know what has been going on. Monica fills him in on the nights activities.

~Carly runs into Jason and Sonny outside Brenda’s room. They tell Carly that Sam is alive. She can’t believe it. They realize that they have to tell Alexis and tell her before the media does. While Sonny goes to call Alexis to meet him at the hospital, Carly hugs Jason. She tells him that she will be staying the night with him, no ifs ands or buts. Rather than fight her, he agrees. However, he wants to stop and see his daughter first. Carly sighs, and agrees. Jason and Carly bid farewell to Sonny and leave.

~Before Alexis gets to the hospital, Sonny wants to see Luke. He checks in on Brenda and tells her he will be right back. Sonny tracks down Luke and tells him that Brenda confirmed that it was Sam and Alexis is on the way. He promises Luke that he will help him in any way possible. ANY WAY. Luke acknowledges it and promises to take him up on it. Sonny is livid that Brenda has now been victimized by the Cassadines.

~Alexis and Scott meet Sonny in the hallway as he is heading back to Brenda’s room. Sonny gently tells Alexis that Sam is alive and is believed to be with Helena. That Helena is behind the shootings tonight. Alexis doesn’t believe it at first, then breaks down first in joy that her daughter is alive and then in horror that Helena has her. Alexis insists that Sonny take Kristina and Molly for the night. He agrees. Sarah comes out and tells him that Brenda is being discharged. Sonny tells Alexis that they will all be at his penthouse, Brenda included.

~Alexis excuses herself and goes into the bathroom. While Scott isn’t looking, she runs out of the hospital and jumps into her car. Making sure she isn’t followed, she drives out of Port Charles. She drives several miles until she reaches a mountain. She drives up the mountain and through the gate. She barges through the door and comes face to face with Helena. “Where is my daughter?” she demands.

“Samantha. Please come here.” Helena says in a commanding voice. “Please say hello to your mother.”

In a cold voice, Sam says, “I don’t have a mother.”