Sasha is in her hospital room when Bobbie comes in.

" Good morning, Anastasia."

" Please, Anastasia is entirely too formal. Please call me Sasha."

" Then make it Bobbie."

" Well, Bobbie, how am I doing?"

" Just fine. You'll be out of here and back to England in no time. Unless...you're going to Wyndermere."

" That is definitely a possibility."

" So, you and Stefan have made things up?"

" Maybe. Why would you care? It's obvious that you and my father have 'tense' relations to say the least."

" True. But, his one sterling quality is that he is a good father. I could see it on his face with you. I told you that he missed you."

" That you did. And you were correct. May I ask you something?"

" Sure."

" Nikolas told me of a drugging incident. Did you really attempt to drug Papa?"

" Well, it's a distinct possibility. My lawyer talking."

" Ah, I see. Well, if you did try and poison Papa, what would have been the reason?"

" Well, Stefan believes that I was a Mata-Hari Slut for my brother."

" I don't accept that."

" Oh, you don't. Then what is your reason?"

" I don't have one yet."

" Actually, it could have been about the blond floozy."

" Now, I know you're lying."

" Why?"

" Because Bobbie, I've met Katherine Bell. And no woman in her right mind would poison a man over her."

A smile forms on Bobbie's face. " Oh, really? So, what is the reason?"

" I don't know. But, I'll find out. I always solve mysteries. It's a hobby of mine."

" Fine. You play Agatha Christie. I have patients that need my help. Bye, Sasha."

" Goodbye, Bobbie." Bobbie gets to the door and turns to Sasha.
" Sasha?"

" Yes, Bobbie?"

" About what we talked about on the island..."

" It will go no further than the two of us. I like you, Bobbie. I really do. And I absolutely delight in watching you and my father."

" Why?"

" Because, as the saying goes, you 'have his number'. And you aren't intimidated by him. And you don't allow him to manipulate you, like the other women in his life."

" Present company included?"

" Only when I don't mind Papa's manipulations. Other times, we are at complete odds with one another."

" Well, thanks, for the confidence."

" You're welcome."

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Stefan stops Nikolas in the hallways of GH. Nikolas has a basket.

" Hello, Nikolas."

" Uncle."

" From the basket, may I assume that you are on your way to see Katya? Before you answer, Mrs. Lansbury told me of your call."

" So, then you know. About the peach scones and thermos' of Sasha's favorite tea. I'm going to go take them to her. Sasha already doesn't like hospitals. And the food must be horrendous, if I remember well."

" Yes. I am certain that she would enjoy the nourishment and your company."

" Well, I'll go now. Goodbye, Uncle."

" Nikolas."

Nikolas starts to walk away, then turns. " Uncle?"

" Yes, Nikolas."

" Are you hungry? Mrs. Lansbury has made plenty. Would you come with me to Sasha's room?"

" I would enjoy that Nikolas."

Stefan and Nikolas go to Sasha's room.

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Leo and Alexis are meeting.

" Well, it seems as if Miss Anastasia is here and safe."

" Yes, she is."

" Does she know of your Natasha plan?"

" No. But, I have to tell her."

" Why?"

" Because, if something goes wrong, Sasha has the uncanny ability to find ways of straigtening things out."

" Won't she run to Stefan and tell him?"

" No. She doesn't like Katherine Bell anymore than I do. No, if I tell her, she'll have mercy on me, even when Stefan won't. Sasha doesn't care what you tell her, just as long as it's the truth. It's only lies that she can't stand. Hideous things, yes, lies, no."

" You are fortunate to have such an understanding cousin."

" Yes. I wonder how understanding her father would be."

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Dara is at the airport trying to get to Martha's Vineyard. Once again, she is having troubles. Jax, who came to see off one of his clients sees Dara arguing with the man from the airlines.

" Look. I HAVE to be on this flight. There is no choice."

" Sorry, miss. But, there are no seats available. Now, if you could wait for tomorrow."

" But, I CAN'T wait for tomorrow. Let me speak to your supervisor."

" Dara?"

" Jax. What are you doing here?"

" I was seeing off a client. Are you having airline troubles again?"

" Yes. I am supposed to be going to my grandparent's summer home for their anniversary. Now, I won't be able to make it. I just HAVE to go..to get out of here...I am so tired.." Jax sees that Dara is very weary.

" Well, I have a solution. I can give you a lift."

" You don't even know where I'm going."

" It doesn't matter. It is the continental United States, isn't it?"

" Yes. Martha's Vineyard. An island off the coast of Massacusetts."

" Great. I've never been there. We can jet in, I can drop you off, your grandparents get the pleasure of your company. And I've done a good deed for the day."

" Ever the boy scout, Mr. Jax. "

" I may be a lot of things, Ms. Jensen. But, I was never a boy scout. So, shall we go to the private plane hanger."

" Only if you take my luggage."

" Deal."

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Stefan, Nikolas and Sasha are enjoying their scones.

" I cannot believe it's been so long since I've had some of Mrs. Lansbury's wonderful scones."

" It's been too long, Katya."

" Yes, much to long, Sasha."

" Sitting up in this bed, I was thinking of mornings in Greece. How you would challenge me to a morning swim, Papa, and how you have been cheating me in the past few years."

" Cheating you? I never cheat in a swimming race."

" Well, Uncle, that's not true. I remember the time that you tied Sasha's bathingsuit to the pylon."

Stefan laughs. " No one ever proved that I was the guilty party."

" Just like you, Papa, never a trace of evidence left behind. Only innuendo."

All three of them are laughing when Katherine come in. " So, what's so funny."

" We were recounting family memories, Ms. Bell."

" Now Sasha, I told you that you could call me Katherine."

" Katherine. So, Nikolas, how long have you been living with Ms. ....Katherine?"

" For a few weeks now?"

" And you approve of this, Papa?"

" No. But, Nikolas seems to desire this."

" And you, Katherine. You don't see something wholesale inappropriate for a teenaged boy to be living with you?"

" Well, Nikolas and I have a very special friendship."

" I see."

" And I think that during this time, of need, that he should have friends to rely on."

" And exactly what type of parental experience do you have?"

" Katherine has been a good friend, Sasha. I'm where I want to be."

" Really, Niko. Well, I am getting tired. So, if you all will excuse me, I need my rest."

Stefan and Nikolas both kiss her before they go. Sasha gets the telephone and makes a call.

" Alexis Davis."

" Alexis, you are going to have to tell me what you're doing concerning Katherine Bell. And I know what my first course of action is going to be."

" What is that?"

" To isolate Ms. Bell. And to begin with, get Nikolas out of her apartment."

" Good luck, we've been trying to get him away for weeks, but he won't come."

" Ye of little faith, Alexis. Cousin Sasha is on the case now."

" And what are you going to do?"

" Whatever I have to do."

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Dara and Jax are on the J&J Jacks Jet.

" I'm going to tell the pilot our destination. Paul, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts."

" NO!"

" NO?"

" Tell him Boston's Logan Airport. And arrange for a rental car."

" Are you sure? There really is no trouble in flying there, Dara."

" I'm sure."

" OK, Paul. We're going to Boston's Logan Airport." Jax hangs up the phone. " Can you tell me why we're not going directly to Martha's Vineyard?"

" First  of all, no one calls it by its entire name. It's just 'The Vineyard'."

" OK. Why aren't we going directly to 'The Vineyard.'?"

" Because, you can't get the real Vineyard experience by flying directly there. Not, on your first trip. No, you have to do it the right way."

" And you're going to make sure of that."

" Totally."

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Bobbie is sitting in the cafeteria looking over some charts when Nikolas comes in.

(hesitantly) " Hi Bobbie."

" NIKOLAS! Hi. How are you?"

" Fine. "

Bobbie notices the bandage. "Nikolas. What happened to you."

" I, um.."

" Nikolas."

" There were these creeps who were bothering Emily. And I had to defend her. And one of them had a knife.."

" Oh My God. Nikolas, you could have gotten hurt."

" But, I wasn't. I can take care of myself."

" Of course you can."

" I found you because I wanted the truth about Sasha's condition."

" Well, the truth is, your cousin is very lucky. The piece of metal that cut her, didn't damage seriously any internal organs. She did lose a lot of blood, and should be off her feet while she regains her strength. But, the prognosis is for an excellent recovery."

" Sasha says that you two met in Hawaii."

" Yes. It's funny how we bonded. I like your cousin, Nikolas."

" And she really likes you too."

(quietly) " I miss you, Nikolas."

" Me too, Bobbie. I was wondering.."

" Yes?"

" Could I come and take Lucas to the park one of these days?"

" Lucas and I were going rollerblading this evening. If you just happen to drop by, it would be so great for Lucas. Of course, if you don't want to be around me..."

" No. I think that rollerblading sounds like a lot of fun. What time?"

" Around seven. In the park?"

" I'll be there. Well, I have to go. See you later, Bobbie."

" Bye, Nikolas."

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Jax and Dara make it to Boston's Logan Airport and get the rental car. They are on their way. Dara's driving.

" OK, Ms. Jensen. Would you tell me where we're going?"

" We're going to Woods Hole, Massachusetts. So that we can catch the ferry to the Vineyard."

" You and ferrys. I should have known."

Dara laughs. " Yes, you should have known."

" It's nice to see you laughing."

" It's good to be laughing. When I was a little girl, it was my parents, my brothers and myself. The trip was always too long, but about an hour outside of Woods Hole, one of us would notice the tops of the trees."

" The tops of the trees?"

" Yes. How the closer you get to the water, the lower the trees would become. And with each passing mile, it was almost as if we could envision the ferry itself. We got quiet. Peaceful."

" You have good memories of the Vineyard."

" Nothing but good memories. I think that every child should have a Martha's Vineyard to spend the summer. Endless summers of fun."

" So, who all will be at this shindig?"

" Just my entire family. Are you ready?"

" I don't know. Should I be nervous?"

Dara laughs. " No. You have enough confidence for 10 men. You're quick on your feet, and think fast. You'll be fine."

" Are YOU fine, Dara?"

" You know, I don't know. Things with Justus got so ugly. Maybe I saw more into our relationship than was actually there. Happy moments with him were so few and far between, like oasis' in the desert."

" Well, I can relate to that. I look at what happened between Brender and myself, and I don't even recognize the man who fell for her."

" But, you're still hung up on her."

" Maybe, maybe not. Do I get a twinge when I see her with Sonny? Yes. I think it was my arrogance in believing that a relationship was like a job interview. I was the best candidate, so obviously Brender shouldn't have thought twice about whether to choose between Corinthos and myself."

" I sometimes thought that Justus was with me because I was the perfect candidate. Actually, I never felt like the perfect candidate. "

" There was someone else before you?"

" A fiance. I broke a cardinal rule of mine with Justus."

" Which one?"

" Never get involved with a man who's broken heart is either an ex-wife or fiance. They're nothing but trouble."

" Smart rule."

" My momma didn't raise no fools. I can't believe we're here already."

Dara and Jax get in line for the Ferry to Martha's Vineyard. They pay the fare and get aboard. They leave the car and go up on deck. Jax has really never seen Dara look this relaxed. She catches him looking at her.

" What, Jax?"

" I was just thinking that I've never seen you look this relaxed."

" Well, that's because we're on the magic ferry."

" The magic ferry?"

" Yes. For whatever ails you, getting on this ferry and making the trip has always been a cathartic experience for me. You let the sea air and the sea gulls take away your troubles and worries. You leave them on the shore. Because everything seems better there. Or Maybe I just put on the glasses of a child whenever I come here."

" Is that so bad?"

" Justus would say that I was being to idealistic. Too romantic."

" There is no such thing as too romantic. And Justus is an idiot, witness me being here, and not him."

" Yes, you are here. Jax, are you sure you WANT to come? You can take the ferry back if you want to, and be back in Port Charles in just a couple of hours."

" Back to what, Dara? More faxes, emails, phone calls, contracts?  I spend enough time drowning in them as is. No, I can honestly say that there is no other place that I want to be right now, except for with you."

" Thanks. Well, I think that we ought to get back downstairs. They'll be letting off the cars real soon. I hope you're ready."

" Jensen clan, here I come."