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.