She was groggy, that was needles to say, and she could barely remember what had happened to her, all she knew was that she had a headache the size of Mount Everest. Reaching up to touch her forehead she could feel that there was a bruise on it. She winced some at the pain she felt touching it.

“God,” She said in a pained breath. “I have seen better days.” She stated sitting up some.

“Well, look who is finally up.” A nurse said walking into the room. “Although I think you would have been a hell of a lot better staying a sleep. That hurricane is about to hit hard.”

Liz looked back at the nurse and frowned some. “Hurricane?” She questioned. “What.....why am I here?” She asked.

“I can see your a little groggy Ms. Johnson,” The nurse said. “Perhaps I could give you a sedative that would put you back to sleep.”

“Ms. Johnson?” Liz questioned. “Who is Ms. Johnson?” She asked.

The nurse looked at her slightly confused. “You are.” She answered. “Are you okay?” She asked.

Liz shook her head. “No, I’m not Ms. Johnson, I’m.....” Suddenly her mind true a quick blank. Her face clouded quickly with fear. “Oh My God.” She said in a breath. “I-I don’t know who I am. I don’t know my name.”

The nurse looked at her surprised. “Are you sure madam?” She asked.

“Yes I’m sure, that’s the only thing I am sure about I don’t know who the hell I am!” Liz said getting close to hysterics.

“I’ll go get a doctor.” The nurse said rushing out of the room and into the halls.

“Dear God,” Liz said tears falling down her face. “Wh...what the hell is happening to me?”

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Miguel stepped into little baby Ethan’s room where Kay was. He smiled some. It was barely noticeable. Kay did not return the gesture. “Surprised to find you here.” She stated. “With the storm and all.”

“It wasn’t raining this hard when I drove over.” Miguel answered stepping closer some.

Kay nodded her head. “Well is there a certain reason why your here?” She asked. “I assumed after that little talk with Charity at the hospital that you would not be here.” Her tone was bitter and accusing.

Miguel looked at her some what shocked. “You...you know about that?” He asked. “How?”

Kay shrugged. “Doesn’t matter.” She stated. “You made your choice. I heard every word.”

Miguel shook his head. “No, you didn’t Kay.” He stated. “Not every word.”

Kay softened some. “Really?” She asked.

Miguel nodded his head. “Yea, really.” He answered. “Kay when I was saying those things to Charity, I was desperate.” He stated. “Part of me does not even know why I was saying them.” He stepped directly towards her and took her hand. “I’m going to be honest with you.” He stated. “Kay, I do love you. You have been my best friend, and confidant for as long as I can remember. But Charity and I.......I don’t know what it is any more. Lately I have been feeling that things are different, and no matter what she say’s, I have wanted to work things out.”

Tears stung her eyes as Miguel said those words. “Are...are you saying that....that you’ve picked her over me?” She asked.

Miguel shook his head. “Kay no matter what I could never abandon you.” He stated. “Even if you were not pregnant, you and I have a history that goes as far back as I can remember. You were there for me when Theresa was executed. When Papa died, and when so many other things happened you made it your goal to be there for me.” He smiled some. “I am not saying that you did not have your own selfish reasons at heart some times.” Kay smiled despite the tears trickling down her face. “But you were still there. I ...I could not just bring myself to leave you now. I love you too much, and I want to be a part of our child’s life. So, if you want me to be a father to you and this baby, and if you want us to get married be it right or wrong. That’s what I’ll do.”

Kay smiled sadly. “You would....give up your own happiness with Charity for me.” She asked.

He brushed a tear from her face gently. “I love you Kay.” He stated. “I only want you to be happy.”

Kay nodded her head. “That’s what I want for you to.” She stated. She took a deep breath, and sighed heavily as more tears came to her face. “I never thought I would say this,” She stated. “I still can not believe I am saying it but....go to her Miguel. Tell Charity every thing you’ve told me. And even if she is stubborn, don’t give up. It’s not in you. For once in your life, be like Theresa. Don’t take no for an answer.”

Miguel’s entire face lit up, and he pulled her into a hug. “Thank you so much Kay.” He stated. “I love you.”

“I love you too Miguel,” Kay stated. “More than I ever thought possible.”

As they were embracing, there was a knock on the door causing them both to turn around. Elizabeth Crane stood in the door, a small smile playing on her face. “I hate to interrupt,” She stated. “But we all need to get down to the wine cellar. It’s abut to get really hectic.”

Miguel smiled some. “Okay, thanks.” He stated. He looked back to Kay. “I think may be I need to try and get to Charity.”

Kay frowned some. “In this weather?” She asked nervously.

“Look I am sure it will be fine,” He stated.. “Given the weather I am sure that Mrs. Bennett took them to the B and B and that’s only five minutes from here.” He stated. “I’m gonna head out.” He said giving her a quick kiss on the cheek.

Kay nodded her head. “Be careful,” She stated as he rushed out the door.

Elizabeth looked to her sister. “Aw, young love.” She stated smiling.

Kay playfully hit he arm. “Come on lets go.” She stated. “I am not to found of storms, the last one I was in nearly killed us all.” As she and Elizabeth rounded the corner and went down stairs, they were surprised to still find Miguel, placing his jacket back in the closet.

“Are you still here?” Kay asked playfully.

“Fraid so.” Miguel answered in a melancholy tone. “The gate keeper said mainly all the power controls for the outside have been shut down. The only thing working in the house is the elevator and the emergency lights every thing else had been shut down, so there is no way to open the ate so that I can get to my car. I’m stuck here.” He stated.

Before any one could reply, The door burst open and Sheridan and Luis rushed in soaking wet. “Oh My God,” Kay gasped. “Wh...are you two crazy. your lucky you didn’t drown out there.”

“We could not stay in the cottage.” Sheridan stated. “The wind was so strong that it was beginning to peel the roof off.”

Luis nodded his head. “We were lucky to make it here in time.” He stated.

Elizabeth could not keep her eyes from roaming all over Luis chest, as his white Polo Shirt clung to him pretty much revealing all that was under. “May be you too should go and change.” She suggested. “Sheridan you look about Katherine’s size you can borrow some things of hers.”

Sheridan nodded her head. “What about Luis?” She asked.

“I’m fine.” Luis quickly answered.

“No way Luis.” Sheridan stated. “You could catch your death of cold all wet.”

Elizabeth nodded her head. “I agree.” She stated. “Luis come with me to my fathers room, I am sure I can find some thing for you.”

Luis narrowed his eyes some. “No thanks, I’m fine.” He stated.

“Luis please,” Sheridan said looking at him with her trustful blue eyes. “Go, for me?” She asked.

Luis sighed heavily, as he looked at Sheridan. He then took the opportunity to pull her into a kiss. “How can I say no to you?” He asked after they separated. “I love YOU too much.” He said stressing the word you causing Elizabeth to flinch some.

Sheridan smirked. “That was good, but you still have to go change.” She stated causing Luis to laugh some.

“Come on Luis,” Elizabeth said taking his arm. “We can take the elevator. it’s quicker.”

“I’ll go with you,” Miguel spoke up suddenly. “I think I might have left my cell phone up there, it isn’t in my jacket and I want to call Charity.” He stated.

Elizabeth rolled her eyes at the interruption, but passed it off. They would be in separate rooms any way. “Okay.” She stated. “Come along Manuel,” She stated.

Miguel smiled some. “It’s Miguel.” He corrected.

“Oh,” Elizabeth stated. “Well, lets go.”

Luis sighed some, thankful that they would have Miguel with them in this new turn of events. That should keep her back. At least he hoped it would.

“Well, I really have no idea where the wine cellar is.” Kay stated. “I guess I’ll just wait here.”

Sheridan nodded her head. “Okay Kay, I promise I’ll be right with you.” She said hurrying quickly up the stairs.

As the elevator approached the next floor it opened and all three passengers stepped out. “This way Luis,” Elizabeth said a seductive smile lighting up her face.

“I know the way,” Luis said in the most unpleasant tone.

“Listen, I’ll see you guys down stairs.” Miguel said rushing towards the nursery.

Elizabeth smiled as she watched him go and they continued their way to her fathers room. When they got there she opened the door for him. “Right this way.” She stated.

“I think I can handle it from here,” Luis said tensing some.

“Oh come one Luis.” Elizabeth said shoving him in the door then quickly jumping in. “I promise I won’t look.” she said crossing her fingers in front of his face.

Luis smirked. “Yea right.” He said walking to the closest. The first thing he found was a robe and grabbed. “I’ll be in the bathroom.” He stated.

Elizabeth smiled. “Fine by me.” She stated she watched him walk in, and the lock the door. “As if that would keep me out?” She smirked to herself as she pulled a key from her pocket and locked the main door. Then looking around she saw the perfect place to put if. The fire place. She rushed to it, turned the fire on, and through her master key into it. “That takes care of step one.” She said to herself. “Now, for step two.”

Luis sighed heavily as he stepped out from the bathroom and found the room empty. He smirked. “Maybe she finally realized no means no,” He stated walking to the door and turning the knob. It wouldn’t open. “Oh you gotta be kidding me.” He stated. “Lizzy!” He yelled banging on the door. “Elizabeth Crane you open this door.”

“Looking for some one?’ Luis quickly turned around and found Elizabeth, standing in the closet door wearing only a small piece of lingerie.

He cursed. “Damn it Elizabeth.” He stated. “Quit the games, and give me the key and open the door.”

Elizabeth shook her head smiling. “That’s not how the game goes.” She stated. “You remember. We played it once when you came to see me up state.”

Luis sighed. “Lizzy that was a long time ago.” He stated. “You have to stop clinging to the past.”

Elizabeth smirked. “Maybe I will.” She stated. “Only if you promise you start clinging to me.” She smiled. “It’s a small piece lingerie Luis. I t can’t be that hard to find.”

Luis shook his head. “Alright fine!” He snapped angrily. “I have tired to play nice!” He said as he marched angrily over to Elizabeth and grabbed her arm forcefully. “Give me the damn key."

“Sorry, but that would be cheating!” Elizabeth stated. “But then again, so would this.” And in one move she pulled the string of Luis robe and it came falling off leaving him completely naked. “Now that, is a picture.” She said looking between his legs.

Luis knelt down to pick up the robe, but Elizabeth quickly pushed him back until he fell on her fathers bed. “Sorry Luis,” She stated. “You know I have never been the patient type.” She said climbing on top of him, and then smothering his lips in a tender kiss.

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Miguel approached the elevator with a heavy sigh. “I guess I didn’t bring my phone.” He stated. “It wasn’t in there..” He pressed the open button, and seconds later, that’s what it did and he stepped in. Looking at the numbers he pressed the arrow that pointed down, and just as the doors were closing, a hand stopped them. “What the hell?” Miguel asked out loud.

Into view came Nicholas Crane, who stepped in the elevator. “Sorry kid.” Nicholas stated pressing the button that said bottom. “I guess I should have said some thing.”

Miguel shook his head. “No, you just took me off guard.” He stated.

Nicholas smirked as he pressed the down arrow. “That’s why I am called he Fox.” He stated.

Miguel now smirked. “Yea, that and other reasons I am sure.” He stated. Suddenly, the elevator lurched sending both boys flying to the right.

Nicholas landed right on Miguel, in an awkward position, but out of fear the elevator would move again, he stayed still. “Okay, this is strange.” He stated. Suddenly, two lights clciked on and Nicholas cursed.

Miguel shifted some, and Nicholas finally pushed off of him. “Um, what happened?” Miguel asked nervously.

“Well, if I am on target,” Nicholas stated. “Which I always am, we appear to be stuck. The rest of the power in the house must be dead.”

“So we're stuck in here!” Miguel said nervously.

Nicholas smirked. “Relax.” He stated. “It isn’t any thing like that whole fiasco and Crane industries. The last thing I see happening is if this things fall we come out f it with a few broken bones.”

“Oh really comforting Fox.” Miguel said sarcastically.

Nicholas shrugged. “I knew I should have stayed down stairs. Damn my obsession for cigars.”

“Like father, like son I suppose,” Miguel stated.

“Not exactly,” Nicholas stated. Once again, by surprise, the elevator lurched again, and this time they both landed on the ground side by side. “Damn it.” Nicholas cursed.

“Now what,” Miguel asked sitting up fearfully. “Did it snap or some thing.”

“Dude chill out.” Nicholas stated throwing him a look. “We’ll be fine, trust me. This thing is just old. It lurches when it moves some times. Just don’t freak out on me. I am sure the servants or working on it.”

Miguel nodded his head. “Right.” He stated. “I just.... I just don’t do tell well in high places.”

“Oh well this should be fun.” Nicholas stated sitting up and leaning against the same wall was Miguel. He quickly pulled out what looked like a pipe, and Miguel’s eyes some what widened.

“Dude, is that a drug pipe?” He asked.

Nicholas rolled his eyes. “No, it’s a flute, what does it look like?” He asked.

Miguel shrugged some. “Sorry.” He stated. “I just....I’ve only seen them on television.”

“Well then your missing out.” Nicholas said pulling out a substance in a plastic bag and dropping it into the pipe.

Miguel watched him curiously. “You do that a lot?” He asked.

“Just to calm my nerves.” Nicholas stated. “Believe it or not, I hate storms.” He stated. “I remember when it rain and I was young I would always run to my mothers room, and if she was put I ran to your mother. Pilar was pretty cool back then when Ivy wasn’t around, which was a lot.”

Miguel nodded his head. “Yea, Mama is a saint.” He stated watching him carefully as he took his first smoke.

Nicholas kind of blew some of the smoke from his mouth and looked to Miguel with a cocky smile. “Nothing like gettin high.” He stated. “You want to hit?” He asked.

Miguel shook his head. “Not really into it.” He stated.

“Fair enough.” Nicholas stated. “But when the elevator starts lurching again and your all strung up don’t expect to hold my hand.”

Miguel quickly tensed some, and Nicholas stuck the pie out to him, Miguel took it and eyes it some. Nicholas smirked as he watched Miguel study it. “Dude it isn’t going to come to life and start talking to you....unless you get high enough.” He laughed at his own joke some.

A loud crash of thunder rag across the sky and Miguel jumped. Then he quickly lifted the pipe to his lips and sucked on it some. Nicholas watched him, sucking, and sucking and sucking. “Whoa, whoa, whoa,” He quickly took it from him. “Easy cowboy. You want to drop did.”

Miguel coughed some and shook his head a little. Suddenly felt a little relaxed. “Wow,” He stated. “That’s....hat’s pretty good.”

Nicholas smirked. “Wait until the full effect.” He stated. “Your newbie so I’ll have to keep my eyes on you.” He said looking at Miguel and letting his eyes somewhat roam his body.

Miguel starred at him as he looked him over. “What?” He asked insecurely.

Nicholas shook his head. “Nothing.” He stated then took another hit of his pipe and passed it to Miguel. He watched Miguel put his lips on the pipe and suck again, and part of him was surprised to find how aroused it made him, looking down at his pants he quickly saw that he was getting a little to relaxed and looked away.
 

Miguel pulled the pipe from his mouth and went to hand it to Nicholas and he excepted it. “I think I’ll chill.” He stated giving it back to Miguel.

Miguel shrugged. “Whatever,” He stated. “I sorta like you, your fine.”

“What?” Nicholas said almost chocking.

Miguel looked at him confused. “I said I sorta like getting high.” He arched an eye brow. “Are you okay.”

Nicholas nodded his head. “Yea I just....I just.....never mind.” He said turning away from Miguel and rolling his eyes. ‘This is going to be the longest storm ever,’ He thought his eyes falling back on his pants, he rolled his eyes once more.

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Ivy sighed as she hung up her cell phone. “All the phones must be out because I can’t reach the mansion.” She said turning To Sam.

“I can’t reach my house either.” Sam stated.

Ivy stood some, and winced, Sam saw her. “Are you alright?” He asked.

Ivy nodded. “Yes, I just think may be I have been standing too long. My doctor said not to rush it and....well, I was never a good listener.”

Sam smiled some. “I’ll agree to that.” He stated. He watched as she looked back out side at the weather.

“God I hate these things,” Ivy murmured. “They are most likely the only thing that can scare me.”

“You mean besides insects.” Sam asked smiling.

The very thought of it made Ivy shiver. “Please,” She stated. “I hate those things.”

“Don’t I know it.” Sam stated. “I remember on one of our dates when Sam dropped all kinds of bugs and roaches in your hair. You screamed for ours at the drive in. Even after we got them out.” Sam continued to laugh out loud.

Ivy glared some. “Sam,” She stated. But his laughter did not cease. “It was not funny Sam,” She said hitting his arm. “One of those things almost went in my mouth.”

“I’m surprised they all didn’t with all that screaming you did.” He said still laughing.

Ivy tried her best to look annoyed, but she could not help but laugh herself. “I may have over did it a little.” She stated.

“A little?” Sam questioned. “My mom wanted to call a doctor because she thought you were suffering from trauma.”

Ivy smiled even more. “Part of me was.” She admitted.

Sam sighed heavily as their laughter stopped. “Oh, God I really miss those times.” He stated with a small smile. “On the beach, all the fun. No worries, except for getting caught, and we were too slick for that.”

Ivy nodded her head some. “I agree.” She stated. She then looked to Sam, her face becoming more serious. “You know Sam you were right.” She stated.

“About what?” He asked scooting closer to her where she sat on a work out bench.

“About me not being the same woman I was back then.” Ivy stated. “I have changed. A lot.”

Sam nodded his head. “We’ve both done some changing.” He admitted.

“But I know why I changed.” Ivy stated. “It was because of you.”

Sam was some what confused. “Me?” He asked.

Ivy nodded her head. “Sam the only reason I was the woman I was back then was because you made me.” She stated. “If not for you, back then I most likely would have been like all my other girl friends. Selfish. Snobbish, Wrapped up in my self with no one or nothing to love besides money. But you took me from that world, You opened my eyes, and taught me how to see beyond all of the money, and power and possession. If not for you I could have grown to be a hell of a lot worse than I have been.” A small tear fell from her eyes. “You found a better part in me Sam, and when I lost you....I guess memories just were not enough. Being married to Julian, becoming a Crane and excepting money and power as excuses for comfort....all those things began to wipe out the woman you created, and left me as this.”

Sam stood and went directly in front of her. He took her hands gently in his. “If you’d let me,” He began, “I’d like to be the man to make you the woman you once were. I’d like to make you over Ivy.”

Ivy looked at him in shock as another tear escaped her eye. “Sam,” She said in a breath. “Are you saying what I think you are saying?” She asked.

Sam nodded his head. “I want you in my life Ivy.” He stated. “I love you, and I can’t fight that love any more, and I want you to make me the man I used to be.”

With that said he brought his lips softly to hers, and they shared a kiss. A kiss that would erase the last twenty five years and allow them to revive the people who lived in them all those years ago.