Carly looks at Jax, "Did you know anything about this?"

"No I didn't. I want to go say hello. It's been years since I spoke to her." Jax stood up ans walked towards the growing crowd around Brenda.

Carly brushed by him, "Like hell you will." She strode through the room, where a small crowd was gathering around Brenda. Ned was hugging her and wishing her well. "Hey I will talk to you later Brenda, but I have to get on stage. Is your stuff at the mansion?"

"Yes Ned. I will see you later." Brenda kissed him on the cheek and wished him well.

Robin hugs her best friend again, "I can't believe you didn't tell me you were coming. I am so happy. I have so much to tell you."

"Well I wanted to meet this hot doctor you have been raving about." Brenda points through the crowd towards Patrick, "That must be him, I have never seen him before and let's face it, if he's hot and living in Port Charles, well I have met him. Oh I am so glad to be home" Brenda said hugging her best friend again.

Robin nods, " I know. We so have to get together soon and talk. So much has happened since I last saw you. I want to tell you all about Patrick, He makes me so happy and I know you will like him. Hey Patrick! Come meet Brenda," She beckons. "Patrick is talking to his father, Noah Drake. You'll meet him later, we'll all got out."

Carly pushs her way past Robin, "What the hell are you doing here and more importantly, when are you going back?" She asks Brenda.

Brenda turns, sees Carly with Jax and smirks, "Carly. Picking up my leftovers again? I would ask you how you are but that would mean that I care. Jax, how are you? I've missed you" Brenda leans forward and kisses him on the cheek.

"Keep your hands off of him," Carly said, nostrils flaring, "And you didn't answer my question. When are you going home?"

Jax unsuccessfullytries to shut Carly up, "Brenda you look phenomenal. It's good to have you back."

" Thanks Jax. And Carly, I'm not going back to Paris. This is home and I am here to stay." Brenda smiled. Brenda didn't notice but Sonny was edging his way on the outside of the crowd.

"Like hell this is. Why are you here?" Carly persisted.

"I need a reason to be here? I didn't think I did."

Robin interupted, "Actually for the first time in my life Brenda, I agree with Carly. Not that I am not happy to see you, but why are you here?"

Sonny pushed his way into the crowd and listened intently, "Brenda."

Brenda swallowed noticeably, something that Carly immediately caught on, "Hi Sonny. Nice to see you."

"So what are you doing here." Sonny asked.

"I was offered a modeling contract in New York and will live here. I don't have to travel much and it doesn't take much time. I talked to Ned and he said I could live at the mansion." Brenda explained.

Carly snorted, "You are a has been."

Jax led Carly away, "Let's go Carly. Let's not make a scene."

"Very true. I want you as far away from her as possible." Carly turned back towards Brenda, "I would say I was happy you were back, but I would be lying."

Brenda threw her hair back, "Oh Carly, jealous much?" she said as Jax dragged Carly away.

Robin leaned in and whispered to Brenda, "What about James?"

Brenda whispered back, "He's here, but I didn't want to bring him here tonight. It's not the time or the place. The Quartermaines know about him and are cool with it."

"Well, now that Ned is done, Patrick and I are going to talk about how AIDS affects our lives. Go see Ned, I am sure he will want to see you." Robin said.

"Brenda..." Sonny started forward

Brenda turned towards him, "Not now Sonny. I want to go see Edward. If you want to see me, I am at the Quartermaines."

Luke turned to Robert and Mac, "You know what we have to do tonight? It's tradition."

Mac laughed, "Oh yes, Most definetly."

Robert looked from Luke to Mac, "What are you talking about?"

Mac glanced at Felicia, "We have to find some way to get Lucy naked. Every Nurse's Ball, she always ends up naked. Whether she is changing and someone pushes her out into the crowd or the curtain accidently goes up, she is naked. Every year."

"No way," Robert brings his beer to his mouth and takes a drink, "Now she is a fine looking woman."

"You are totally out of her league Scorpio." Luke laughed. "But our goal tonight is to get her out of her drawers. For the benefit of all the men here, we have too. Trust me, Alan and Ned will join us."

Robert got up, "I'll go tell them."

"Journey on mate." laughed Mac.

Lulu came out of the bathroom to see Dillion there, "Hey Lulu, you look nice."

"Hi Dillion. Are you having a good time?" Lulu leaned back against the wall.

"Yeah, are you?"

"It's ok. I liked watching my parents dance. I had no idea my parents could dance like that."

Dillion leaned closer, "Listen Lulu, I am sorry about the other day. I shouldn't have kissed you like that. Especially since I am with Georgie."

Lulu looked down, "It's ok, I mean, I like that you kissed me. I don't know Dillion."

"What?"

"Georgie isn't the only one that likes you. I do too Dillion." Lulu said, staring at him.

Dillon stepped closer, "Lulu I didn't know that. I like you too." Dillion leaned over and put his hands on her face. He gently kisses Lulu over and over again, gradually getting more intense.. Neither one noticing that Maxie is at the end of the hallway.

~ Next time...

It's the end of the Nurse's Ball....don't miss the last five minutes....