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Mr. Immigration Man, Chapter 14




"Katherine."

" Well, you seem surprised to see me. Hello, Bobbie."

" Katherine."

" How's Lucas?"

" Better. He is improving more and more everyday."

" You must be so happy."

" I am....Well, Stefan, I have to get back to Lucas. Thank you. Goodbye Katherine."

" Bobbie."

Bobbie leaves, and Katherine plants a big kiss on Stefan.

" Did you miss me?"

" I did. But, I have been so busy here, and with Lucas' crisis. It somehow doesn't seem that long since you've been gone."

" Well, I have been gone. And from you far too long."

Kat begins kissing him.

" Katherine, not here."

" Then where? and When?"

" The retreat, tonight. I promise."

" OK. Lucky for you that I am tired and need some rest....for tonight. See you at 8 then?"

" Eight, then."

Katherine leaves and in walks Alexis.

" Don't say it."

" Say what?"

" Anything about Katherine. "

" What is there TO say about Katherine? Except that she is here, desirous of your attention, and is a complete distraction from what you have to do."

" Which is reconcile with Barbara."

" Yes. Unless you're willing to leave the country Stefan, you have to get grounds for nullifying the divorce. And you don't have ground one. And may I remind you.."

" The clock is ticking."

" Exactly."

" No. I know what I have to do. It will be difficult, but I think that I can convince Katherine that it's best I be with Barbara for the time being."

" Oh? You think that Katherine will accept being your mistress?"

" On a permanent basis? No. But, I think if she sees that it is what's best for us in the long run, she will agree to you."

" Might I suggest that you do not tell Katherine until the last possible moment. I know that you trust her.."

" Implicitly."

" Implicit or not, your plans should be kept to yourself. If Bobbie catches wind of them, she might not stop at just trying to drug you. You are playing a dangerous game cousin. Make sure that you don't wind up the big loser in it all."

" I won't lose."

" Your confidence, while encouraging, might be your downfall. You were "confident" that Bobbie was under control. So..."

" So?"

" Don't forget. Although Katherine cares for you, she is still a woman, and women can only take so much for so long."

" I will have both, Alexis. I will get my citizenship through Bobbie, and maintain it just long enough. Then, I will be with my Katherine."

" I hope you get what you want cousin. I have to go. Will you be home later for dinner?"

" No. I'll be meeting Katherine at the retreat."

" Well, have a pleasant evening. Goodbye."

" Goodbye Alexis."

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Bobbie is back in Lucas' room. She is just watching him sleep. She checks over his charts and see that is is steadily improving. Bobbie thinks of what a miracle it is for her to be here, by his side, with her son that is alive. She can't help but think of Stefan. Stefan. A man she tried to drug. A man she once loved and now hates. And who hates her. Or so, they thought. Why is being so supportive now? How can two people, one that can risk his life for the child of the woman who betrayed him the most coexist with the man who was willing to tamper with the world's computer systems? How can there be such a strange dichotomy. But the question Bobbie did not ask was, why was she trying to figure out the answer to this question?

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Katherine and Stefan were in the pool. They were enjoying each other's company. It had been a while since they had taken a swim.

" Now this is more like it."

" I agree. When I was in that humid Florida weather, all I could think about was being here....with you."

" You were all that was on my mind."

" Now I don't have to be on your mind. I am right here in the flesh. Where I am supposed to be. And with the right person. Oh, Stefan. I have so many things planned for the rest of tonight. Just the two of us....."

Kat starts to kiss him all over. They really go at it. Then the phone rings.

" Let someone else get that."

" No, it might be important."

Stefan goes to the phone.

" Stefan Cassadine."

" Stefan?"

" Barbara? You sound as if you've been crying."

" I.......I have."

" Barbara, what's wrong?"

" Lucas has had a relapse. I don't know why I called, or why I ...."

" I'll be right there. Don't worry Barbara. "

Stefan hangs up the phone. Kat is none too pleased.

" What's wrong?"

" Lucas has had some sort of relapse. Katherine, I must go."

" NOW?"

" Yes."

" I don't see why Bobbie is calling YOU of all people? Why not Luke? Tony? any of the numerous friends she has."

" Katherine, Barbara is in need. I suppose that you need to be a parent to understand the complexity of what is going on. I saved Lucas and Barbara feels some connection in that. It would be heartless and cruel of me if I did not go. Surely you understand that?"

" Yes, I do. I'm just disappointed about our plans."

" As am I. I will send the car back for you. Goodnight."

Stefan kisses her and leaves.

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Felicia and Mac could not believe their eyes.

"Frisco? Frisco? FRISCO?"

"Felicia? Oh My GOD! What are YOU doing here?"

" I could ask you the same."

" I'm here on vacation. Taking in some sights."

" And you?"

" We're here on a case. We're looking for the Spencers."

" They're missing?"

" Well, officially, No. They decided to go on vacation and we need to have them cut it short."

" Why?"

" Because Lucas is ill and I think Bobbie needs Luke right now."

" Is he gonna be OK?"

" They think so. We haven't called for he daily update yet. SO.....are you going to introduce us?"

"Oh, yeah. Mac Scorpio, Felicia Jones...I'd like for you to meet Florentyna Rossatti."

" That's Florentyna Rossatti JONES! And I know all about YOU, Felicia."

" Well, that puts you at an advantage. Jones. As in..."

" Mrs. Jones. I forgive Frisco for being so forgetful, after all we've barely been married 4 months. This is our honeymoon."

" How special. And Florentyna, tell me, what do you do? I'm sorry, May I sit down?"

Flea is already at the table. Mac just rolled his eyes.

" Of course you can sit down. What do I do? Well, I work as a research assistant."

" A research assistant?"

" Yes, I am an academic who works with Frisco's employer."

" Tyna, you don't have to be coy. Both Felicia and Mac know about my work for the WSB."

" I knew Felicia did, but I was uncertain of Mr. Scorpio."

" Well, Mac's brother used to work for the WSB."

" I see."

" So...how did you two meet?"

" On the job. I saw Frisco for several months, but did not think he knew I existed. He came to me and asked me on a date...which was a disaster, but we've been together ever since."

" How positively romantic."

" So, Frisco, why haven't you and Florentyna been to see us in the States? Don't you think Maxie and Georgie would like to meet her?"

" I was thinking the same thing."

" Well, I...."

" Felicia, forgive me. It's been MY fault that we have not been able to come and see the girls. And I do so look forward to seeing them. They ARE so important to Frisco. But, I thought it would be best for us not to come to the States until we could spend a long holiday, and the girls could get to know us."

" US?"

" Yes, me, and their new brother."

" Brother?"

Felicia looked at...REALLY looked at Florentyna for the first time. She was a tall woman, but not big. But if you really looked at her, you could see her stomach protruding. She was pregnant.

" How far along are you?"

" I am in my 7th month. I am having some troubles, and am not able to travel. So, I thought that it would not be fair for me or for the girls, for Frisco to come to America, talk about me, and not give me the chance for me or our child, to bond with the girls. We were going to wait until he was born, and then we would have a long visit."

" He? Does HE have a name?"

" Yes. Anthony Roberto Jones. Sounds lovely, doesn't it?"

" Peachy. Well....if you will excuse me, I have to go."

Felicia hurries away from the table.

" Well, go after her, you idiot."

Frisco leaves after Felicia. Mac and Florentyna are left at the cafe.




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