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Stefan has been informed that he has 60 days...otherwise, he and Nikolas will be deported. A marriage to Katherine is out of the question, due to the fact that it will appear as a fraud to the INS. No, his only option is to reconcile with Bobbie. As the plan formulates in his mind, the chauffer arrives at the Cassadine retreat. Katybore is there to welcome him. Kisses him.

" I thought you'd never get here."

"Well, some unexpected business came up."

"Anything serious? That I can help you with?"

"No. I will deal with it myself. Although, there is a matter that I would like for you to attend to, if it would not bother you."

"You know that I would do anything for you. What is it?"

" Alexis brought to my attention, a business proposal. A cosmetics firm, based in Miami. They are an international firm, mostly focused in Latin America and Asia."

" I would not have thought that cosmetics would interest you."

"Well, the two growth areas in the world, are Latin America and the Pacific Rim. More women working, more disposable income. And the cosmetics industry is something of a cash cow, as you know."

"Yes, I do. But why me? Why not Alexis?"

"Your expertise is in cosmetics. I think that Alexis' outline of the positives and the pitfalls of the company are quite thorough. And I would go myself, but I don't have the eye that you, as a longtime cosmetics professional, would have. So, will you go for me?"

"When?"

" Well, I thought that after tonight's dinner, that you could go and get somethings and the Cassadine Jet is waiting for you at the airport."

"Tonight? But Stefan, I thought that we would be having breakfast here."

" Some other time. This is a very important deal. And the sooner that I get your opinion on the situation, the sooner that I can decide to make the purchase. I wouldn't ask you Katherine, except that it is a large purchase and I do not have anyone on my staff with your level of expertise."

"Well, with such a compliment wrapped in a request, how could I say no? Of course, I'll go. But I'll miss you."

"And I, you. So why don't we try and make this dinner as special as possible?"

"Let's"

The Baklava Bimbo and Barnabus Cassadine have their dinner. They go by the apartment, pick up her things, and Stefan has her deposited on the Cassadine Jet. He then make a phone call.

"Mr. Santiago. Hello. It's Stefan Cassadine. Yes, I am glad that we will be doing the deal. I have a favor to ask of you. I am sending down a new consultant to Cassadine, Inc. Her purpose is to pick apart the deal. I would greatly appreciate it if you were to make her job as difficult as possible. I want her to know your company as well as you do. Be my guest and make sure that IVOR is all that occupies her time. Thank you. I appreciate the favor. Good night."

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Back at Wyndermere....

"Well, you're back early. Where's Katherine."

"On her way to Miami. To look at the IVOR deal."

" That deal has already been completed."

"Katherine is an outside consultant."

"I see. So, have you given any thought as to your immigration status? It's been in the forefront of my mind."

"Alexis, I told you that I would take care of things, And I will. With Katherine out of town and unable to distract me, I will be able to pay more attention to both Nikolas, and the Barbara situation."

"Well, the clock is ticking, Stefan."

"Don't you know any other expressions?"

"None that describe this situation with that accuracy."

" You worry too much Alexis. Everything is under control.:"

" Last time you said that, you almost had your internal body chemistry altered."

" Goodnight Alexis."

"Goodnight Stefan."

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"Thanks for letting me stay up tonight, Mommy."

"Well, sometimes, you just got to break the rules. Even Mommies. So, let me clean up this stuff, and we can play a mean game of Monopoly."

" Mommy?"

" Yes, Lucas."

" Why does Nikolas hate me?"

"Oh honey. Nikolas doesn't hate you."

" Then why doesn't he ever see me anymore."

" Well, I divorced Stefan."

" But, you divorced Daddy."

"Things are different with this divorce, honey."

" And Nikolas hates us?"

" No, Nikolas does not hate you. He could NEVER hate you. He's just been angry at me lately. But I know for sure that Nikolas would love to see you."

" He would?"

" Yes. When the time is right. He misses you too."

" Good. Then maybe I'll go and see him."

" That would be good. Now, let me check on our cookies."

Lucas was playing, when he came across an article on the Catacombs. He did not read it, but looked at the pictures.


"What a cool place. I am gonna have to get Nikolas to take me there."

" What did you say Lucas?"

"Nothing Mom."

Lucas puts the newspaper story about the catacombs in his coloring books. ttonCell0000SCLFont0000 Geneva-?!SUBB SCLBoxViewBOXVSCLList0000 SCLListBoxLBOX"