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Mr. Immigration Man, Chapter 18



Stefan is in the Library doing some work.

" So! Which one do you think Nikolas will prefer?"

Katherine is standing in the doorway, holding two skiing parkas.

" I don't know which one he will prefer. Katherine, what are you doing here?"

" Well, I was so excited about our trip, that I went immediately to the sports shop at Wyndam's and selected a few things for Nikolas. Is he here in the hospital? I can go to him and get him to try these on."

" NO. I mean, that's not necessary."

" Why not? Aren't we going on the trip?"

" Yes. The trip has been planned. I finalized the plans just a few minutes ago. But I don't think that you should go see Nikolas."

" Why not?"

" Well. I rethought my position in asking you to helping find his wardrobe. Nikolas has been on such an independent streak lately. I am apprehensive that he might find you shopping for him as an intrusion into his new found sense of self."

" Don't be silly. I'm not spying on him, I just bought him some ski clothes. I've bought him clothes before."

" Yes, I know you have. But Nikolas has been very particular about this. Even though I made the arrangements; it is what he told me to do. He wants to do everything for Lucas. And I do believe that includes shopping with Lucas for the proper ski wear. Now, if Nikolas already HAS his clothing...."

" Yes. I see your point. He wants to bond with Lucas, and if he feels as if he's insulting me by either not taking the parka's ..."

" Exactly. You wouldn't want to make Nikolas feel awkward as he's doing such a wonderful job, not just with Lucas, but with his own sense of self. I knew you would understand."

" So. What do I do with all this stuff that I've bought?"

" Well, there are things called receipts, if I am not mistaken."

" Very funny. I guess I better get back and return these things. I will see you later for dinner?"

" I doubt it. I have to settle several business matters before we leave."

" When are we leaving?"

" Tomorrow evening."

" Well, I will miss you tonight. But since I know that we'll spend some serious quality time together, I don't mind."

Katherine kisses him goodbye.

As soon as she's left, Stefan gets a phone call.

" Stefan Cassadine. Are you sure? Positive? Thank you."

Alexis, who has been at the door, hears the concern in Stefan's voice.

" What's wrong?"

" Felicia Jones and Mac Scorpio have found the Spencers."

" I Guess time's up."

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Felicia, Mac, Frisco, Florentyna, Luke and Laura are all sitting poolside at a hilltop villa in Malta. They are eating and conversing.

" So, Filly, what's my little sister gotten herself into now?"

" It's not Bobbie. It's Lucas."

" What? What's wrong?"

" Well, it was serious for a while. They didn't think that he would make it."

" Oh My God. But....he's OK?"

" Yes Laura. He is going to be fine.....Thanks to one Stefan Cassadine."

" Stefan? How?"

" Yeah, tell me how Count Vlad has weaseled his way back into my sister's life. Did he have something to do with Lucas getting sick?"

" No. But he's been VERY instrumental in his recovery."

" Oh? Really? Tell me ALL."

" Well, from the beginnning, he's been all over Bobbie like a cheap suit. He was the one who saved Lucas from being trapped in the catacombs. Then, when Bobbie was at a low point, it was him who helped her. Then, he was the one who rode to the rescue with this doctor from Boston.."

" Who saved Lucas' life."

" Pipe down, Bubba. The woman's talking."

" I just get a bad feeling, Luke. You know what I mean? Bobbie can't turn around without him being there. But then he's not really there, just there long enough for Bobbie to know he's there. Understand?"

" Yes."

" I am glad that you do, cause I'm confused."

Friso laughs. " You have to be around Felicia awhile Tyna. You eventually make total sense of her."

"Oh, I see."

" Go On..."

" I don't have any proof.."

"There never is with Count Vlad."

" But, he wants something from Bobbie."

" Are you sure he doesn't just want Bobbie?"

" Frisco, he and Bobbie split up because he wanted Katherine Bell. After he shot her of course."

" Pardon me? Did you just say that he was dating the woman he shot?"

" That's Our Stefyawn. Never let a little thing like a gun shot get in the way of TRU LUV."

" And the woman doesn't mind??"

" Nah. Katiebell's got the love jones thing for her Rasputin Faith Healer."

" Love jones?"

Frisco whispers something to Florentyna who finally understands.

" Well, you're right, Filly, in finding me. The Count doesn't do anything without a reason. And Barbara Jean has been hurt enough by him. Well, babe, ready to hike it back to the States?"

" I think that you should go back and see about Bobbie. I still have to see my mother through her final sessions of therapy before we can return. I really want for my mother to be in optimal shape before we return to Port Charles. You know her life will never be the same once we get back and make a certain phone call..."

" Yea. You're right. I'll go back...save Bobbie from the Evil Wizard...AGAIN....and hook up with The Cowboy."

" Lucky....how I miss him....WELL, everyone. I think that you all should be fed well and that you should shower and get ready to spend the night. Maybe you need to get on the phone and make reservations...but I don't know Italian..."

" Well, I do. So, you all give me what you want , and I will arrange things for you at the lowest price. "

" Honey, that's sweet. But money's no problem. "
Luke whips out a credit card.

" It's on Sonny. And I am sure, in an emergency like this, he wouldn't want for us to stress ourselves out in coach. What do you think, Bubba?"

" NAH. Sonny would want us relaxed and ready for battle."

" See. Bubba agrees with me. This is quite a woman you've got here, Jones."

" And don't I know it."

"Well, the maid just told me dinner was ready. So, let's eat."

They all sat down and ate. And after dinner, while they conversed and caught up with one another, Luke, Frisco , Mac and Felicia smoking cigars, Florentyna made the plans for them to return to America.

" Well, I got you business class tickets, British Airways. Seaplane Malta to Rome...Rome to London...London to NY Kennedy where you will take a commuter plane to Port Charles. I surely hope that this Mr. Corinthos has adequate resources. One day tickets like this, even with my connections, were very expensive."

" Sonny's good for it."

" I certainly hope so." Tyna comes and sits in Frisco's Lap. " Have you been behaving?"

" No more than usual. Just catching up."

" Well, this pregnant woman knows when she's hit her limit. And it is now. I will see you all tomorrow morning. Goodnight."

Everyone says goodnight.

" So, Jones...wanna tell me how you hooked up with Sofia Loren there."

" It would be a long story."

" I doubt I'll sleep. You know I could never sleep before an adventure."

" Is this what you're on?"

" Dealing with the Evil Wizard? Yup. I am the Knight, out to save PC...once again from the Dark Prince."

" Well, somethings DONT change. Luke Spencer being FULL of himself."

" I think that's the first intelligent comment from your mouth, Frisco Bond."

" Ha ha. You're so funny. No wonder women swoon when they see you. You just bowl them over with that great wit."

Silence between them.

" Well, you two sure are a barrel of laughs. Hey, Filly, how about you, me, a bottle of this fine chianti and one of the best hottubs in all of Europe. Game?"

" Sure. We'll let the boys talk things out."

Luke and Felicia go to soak in the tub.

Frisco and Mac just sit there, stupidly silent.

" So, Jones. Got anything brilliant to say?"

" Yeah. Take care of Felicia and the girls. I can see that you already do, and I thank you for that. But Felicia deserves someone who really can care for her. I am glad that it's you."

Frisco extends his hand to Mac. They shake hands.

"Now, how about we hit that hottub. I mean, Luke's got some killer stoagies, and I saw the chianti he took. That stuff's $300/bottle. I'm not letting him enjoy it all."

They both go for a soak.

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Bobbie is sitting out in the Park when Stefan comes by.

" Hello, Barbara."

" STefan. Are you going to tell me that this is a coincidence?"

" No. I would not insult your intelligence that way. Lucas told me that you said you might take a walk in the park."

" Oh."

" Well, Lucas seems excited about the trip."

" Yes, he does."

" I was wondering if you had given any thought to joining us?"

" Stefan, I don't know if that would be the proper thing to do."

" Proper? You are Lucas' mother. You deserve a vacation also, and even though you know the nurse that is going along with us, I doubt that your mind would be settled, knowing that Lucas' first days out of the hospital will be spent in a foreign country. It would not be normal if you weren't concerned. But, if I am overreaching my boundaries.."

" It's not that, Stefan."

" Then what is it?"

" We are divorced."

" As are you and Tony. Is this any different from if you were taking a family vacation with him?"

" You know it is."

" OK. Our divorce circumstances may have been unusual, but I had hoped that during this time of crisis that we had forged a working truce?"

" Maybe. You are right about one thing, though?"

" What is that?"

" That I deserve a vacation. What the heck! OK, Stefan. Sure, I'll go on this trip. I can spend time with Lucas and Nikolas. See a new country. Clear my head of somethings. I have my credit cards, so if things get screwy, I can leave. Sure, I'll go."

" I am glad, Barbara. I am sure that both Nikolas and Lucas will be happy to hear it."

" You're right. I am going to go tell them, and rearrange my schedule. I will see you later."

" Yes. Well, Nikolas knows all the arrangements. He will be able to answer any questions that you might have. And Barbara.."

" Yes, Stefan."

" I want you to know that I AM pleased that you decided to come."

" Let's just hope it all turns out for the best."

After Bobbie leaves, Stefan places a telephone call.

" Have you taken care of the situation? Good."

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Luke, Mac, Felicia, Florentyna and Frisco all arrive at the Rome Airport. When they get up to the ticket counter, they find problems.

" What do you mean, you have no listing for Spencer, Scorpio and Jones. Come on! Hey...Florentyna, maybe they don't understand my English...can you come and lend a hand?"

Florentyna goes to the Airline person. They discuss things. Florentyna explains that she is a computer whiz and maybe if they let her look at things, she could find the reservations. She spends about a half an hour looking in the system.

" I am sorry. But you and any history of any transaction that I made with the airlines is gone. You all are nowhere in their databanks."

" OK, I am beyond that. What I wanna know...I got the card here..Tell them that I just wanna get on that flight."

" I did tell them that. But there are no flights out of Rome to the States, or anywhere else. This is a national holiday, and this time of the year, you just cannot find anyway out of Italy without advance notice. I was actually surprised that I found you seats yesterday."

" So, are you telling me that there is no way out of Rome?"

" Not for at least 24 hours."

" And you sure....NOTHING?!"

" Yes, they have crossed referenced with every airline her at the airport. There are no free seats, to America, until tomorrow morning. And then...."

" Then What?"

" You will have to take a flight to Dulles Airport."

" Washington, D.C.?"

" That is the earliest flight."

" You know Luke...if I did not know any better.."

" Ya know Filly, I was thinking the same thing...the same thing. Now you two say that you tried tracking me down through credit cards, but nothing?"

" Not a thing."

" Now, doesn't that strike you strange, Bubba? I mean that I would not use the charge cards. Cause I did , everyday. And now we have Florentyna here, who I watched yesterday, as she made our arrangements, in her native tongue, tell us that there's NADA in the airline computer. Does anyone see a pattern here?"

" Luke. Come on. How could Stefan Cassadine bother with this."

" Bubba...you have no idea what Count Vlad's capable of. Alright here.
Florentyna, I am gonna go to the bank and get some money off these cards that Sonny gave me. We're gonna pay in cash, and under assumed names. Can you fix it so that the computer says one thing, and our ticket says another?"

" It should be done by the time you get back."

" Darlin', you're a keeper."

Luke goes, gets the money. They do get the tickets for tomorrow.

" So, Luke, what are we gonna do?"

" Get a hotel room, and put our minds together as to what Steffin Cassadine wants with Barbara Jean."

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Katherine's apartment. Stefan is at the door.

" You are early."

" Yes. Well, I couldn't wait to see you."

Kisses her.

" Very smooth, Mr. Cassadine. Very smooth. Well, you are early, and I have not finished packing. So, you sit down, wait and I will back in a few moments."

" Why don't I open a bottle of wine."

" A pre-trip toast? That sounds wonderful."

Katherine finishes packing. Stefan does indeed get the wine and has it ready for when Katherine comes down.

" To what shall we toast?"

" To a wonderful trip, and the beginning of a new chapter between us. Stefan, I am so excited. I think it will be an eventful trip."

" I do believe that this holiday is ripe with possibilities."

The phone rings.

" Katherine Bell. What? What do you mean? How bad is it? Oh, My God. I'll be right there."

" Katherine? What is it?"

" There was a major fire at Deception's main warehouse."

" Oh, that's tragic. Was anyone hurt?"

" No. No one was hurt. Well, I have to go all the way to Albany to see about it. I have to stop by the office and get the preliminary reports on it."

" Does it seem bad?"

" I won't know. Stefan...about the trip.."

" I understand. Your business must be your top priority."

" You and Nikolas are my priorities too, but this can't wait. I really hate this."

" As do I. BUT, there will be other holidays."

" You promise?"

" I do."

Leaves Katherine with a huge kiss. They walk out together.

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Bobbie, Lucas, Alexis, Nikolas and Stefan are aboard the Cassadine Jet at the airport hanger.

" So, Lucas, are you excited?"

" Yes, uncle, I am. Do you think I am going to have fun?"

" That I do. And Nikolas is going to make sure of it. Are you not?"

" That I will. I am your official, private vacation guide. It is my job to make sure that your holiday goes as well as possible. My wish is your command."

" My command? I will have to think about that."

They all laugh. The flight attendant comes in.

" You will all have to buckle up and prepare for takeoff, Mr. Cassadine.

" Thank you Lauren. Well, everyone..prepare yourselves."

The phone rings. Stefan takes the call.

" The pilot says that there are just a few planes ahead of us before takeoff and that it should not be more than a few minutes."

" Well, that sounds good."

" Are you nervous, Barbara?"

" Nervous? No. I have no reason to be. I just think that the two most nervous parts of a flight are right before takeoff and just before landing. The anticipation grates."

They are waiting when...

" Hey! Why are we slowing down? It seems as if the pilot is shutting down the engines."

" Lucas is right Uncle. The engines are shutting down."

Stefan picks up the phone.

"Spiros, what is the matter? Why have you shut down the engines...Oh, I see. Patch them through...Stefan Cassadine. Yes. I understand. Ms. Davis will be there as soon as possible. Goodbye."

" Stefan, is something wrong?"

" Something just went awry with a plant of ours in Canada."

" The strike situation?"

" Yes, it just turned violent."

" Oh, my. So, are we cancelling this trip?"

" Well..."

"Stefan. There is no need for all of us to be without a holiday. I will go handle things at the plant, and you all go to Chile."

" Are you sure, Alexis?"

" Perfectly sure. I have handled worse....for you. Well, it seems as if my holiday has ended before it's begun. Let me get my briefcase and go."

" Wait a few minutes, while I call Pryce and the car."

Pryce gets there, and they open the door.

" Lucas, Bobbie, I hope that the two of you enjoy yourselves. Chile is a beautiful country. Lucas?"

" Yes, Aunt Alexis?"

" You do everything Nikolas says to do. He will take good care of you."

" I will."

" So, Alexis. Are you sure that you don't need me?"

" No, Stefan. I will be fine. Please call me when you get to Santiago."

" I will. Goodbye."

" Bon Voyage."

Alexis kisses Stefan and gets into the limo. She stays in the limo until she sees the plane take off. Then she makes a phone call.

" Hello, Leo. You cut it awfully close. Thank you for both jobs today. They were well done....... What if Bobbie checks my suitcases? Well, all she will find is adequate gear for a ski holiday. You were a very good boy today. Both Stefan and I thank you."
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