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Mr. Immigration Man, Chapter 21





" Mommy, didn't you have fun? I sure did."

" Yes, Lucas. When I could keep up with you and Nikolas, I was having fun."

" Keep up, Barbara? You were leading down the trails. You never told me that you were such an excellent skiier."

" Usually, I am not. But today, I hit my stride."

" Hey, Nikolas! I'm hungry. Can we go get something to eat? And then we can go snowmobiling? Let's go!"

" Hey, who's the bigger one here! Bobbie, Uncle, I think I'll go get us something before he drives me crazy. Are you going to come?"

" No, Nikolas. I can't speak for Barbara, but I have phone calls to make."

" I'll be down in a bit. I just want to rest for a while."

" OK. Come on, Lucas. Bye."

Bobbie and Stefan both bid the boys bye.

" Would you like some wine, Barbara?"

" Actually, I would like a Pellegrino with a lime."

" Done."

Bobbie is sitting in the living room when Stefan brings her the drink.

" Here you go."

" Thanks."

" Well. I am curious. How do you think that the trip is going?"

" Better than I ever expected. Lucas seems so...."

" Alive."

" Yes. That's the word. Sometimes, I just go over and place my hand on his chest while he's sleeping. Just to assure myself that he's still here. That must sound positively paranoic."

" Not at all. If anyone has the right to be overprotective of their child, it's you, Barbara. Lucas is doing wonderfully because of you and your faith in him."

" No. Lucas is alive because you saved him. More than once."

" I did what anyone would have done."

" I don't know about that. Especially after all they we've been through. It's been an interesting journey, Stefan."

" That it has, Barbara. That it has. I...."

The telephone rings.

" I believe that is Alexis. I must take it."

" Certainly. I'm going to go join the boys. Are you up for snowmobiling?"

" Not one of my favorite arctic actvities, but I suppose I can attempt it."

" Good. See you downstairs in about an hour. Bye."

" Bye."

Bobbie leaves. Stefan answers the phone.

" Stefan Cassadine."

" Hello, Stefan. How are things?"

" They were going well, until your call Alexis."

" And Bobbie?"

" I am making progress with Barbara. Nikolas and Lucas are enjoying themselves. All in all, this holiday is going exceedingly well."

" Good for you."

" And our diversions?"

" Katherine's warehouse fire is out. The damage was not that extensive, but will still occupy her time. The strike is over, thanks to payments to the right people."

" Good. Have you prepared the papers contesting the divorce?"

" Yes, they are all done. All I need is a reason Stefan. I can't do everything for you, you know."

" Very funny, cousin. All is under control. This trip is instrumental to my plan."

" You plan on resuming marital relations there?"

" No. I know that will not happen here in Chile. But, it is all part of the foundation. I am about to detonate a weapon, Alexis, and the fallout, as they say, will be positively nuclear."

" And you're not ready to tell me what the weapon is?"

" No. Not now. When the time is right, I will. I have to go...and join Barbara and the boys for an afternoon snack. We will talk soon. Goodbye, Alexis."

" Goodbye cousin."

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Luke, Felicia and Mac all arrive at the Brownstone.

" Bobbie?! Bobbie?!"

Felicia notices the pristine condition of the apartment. " The place looks immaculate. Exactly what a house looks like before you leave on a trip."

Luke goes around looking the house. Comes back downstairs.

" The beds haven't been slept in. And Lucas' room is neat. I think you're right. They're gone. And so am I."

" Where?"

" To the House of Usher, Bubba. For some answers."

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Our four skiiers have a fabulous afternoon. FilleD with not only snowmobiling, but snowman making and even a snowball fight. (Can you even see Barnabus Cassadine at a snowball fight?) They are continuously busy. And by the time night comes, all are completely exhausted. They have a quiet meal, delivered in their condo. After dinner, Lucas and Nikolas play. Stefan attends to business and Bobbie reads. A pleasant time has been had by all.

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Alexis is looking over papers when Luke comes in.

" Where is she, counselor?"

" And a fine how do you do to, Luke. She?"

" Don't play dumb; it doesn't suit you. That's Steffin's other lass, Blondie. Where is Barbara Jean?"

" How would I know that?"

" Because I think she's with the vampire Lestat. And he doesn't change coffin linings without telling you."

" Yes. My cousin is not here. And Bobbie and Lucas are with him and Nikolas. But the rest of the plans, I am afraid I cannot tell you."

" Don't you find any of this odd?"

" Odd how?"

" My sister tries to put him under, and now he's playing nicey-nicey with her? With trips out the country? Don't you think I'd be a fool not to be suspicious."

" I already think you're a fool."

" What's he up to Alexis?"

" Something so deep and sinister that you ought to call out the National Guard.....(whispers) a holiday."

" Yeah, and I am Mickey Mouse."

" I've always thought of you as Goofy."

" Well, you sure ain't Minnie."

" As always, you're a delight Luke. But I have things to do. Like my hair."

" I did a stint as a shampoo boy once."

" Laura must be so proud. What a provider."

" Yes. I provide all sorts of things."

" Fortunately for me, I am in need of nothing. Goodbye, Luke."

" Ciao, oh warm and fuzzy Cassadine."

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Tony is sitting in the living room of the apartment, strumming the guitar and singing to Carly, who's in the bedroom. The doorbell rings.

" Hello, Doc-Ex-Bro-In-Law. How's tricks?"

" Luke! I'm fine. What are you doing here? Why aren't you in Switzerland?"

" Don't you know? Felicia and Bubba came and got me. Said Bobbie needed my help."

" Bobbie's not here."

" I know that. Just found out that she flew the coop with Cassadine. How could you let it happen?"

" 'Let it?' No one 'lets' Bobbie do anything. She just does it."

" Yes, but I thought you'd be the voice of logic and reason."

" Bobbie's EXACTLY where she wants to be."

" Well, well.....if it isn't Carly. Perfected those eavesdropping skills, have we?"

" This is MY house. I don't have to eavesdrop."

" Sure you do. How else would you know anything? Now are you just gonna stand over there, or are you commin' to give Uncle Luke a welcome home kiss?"

Carly walks into the room.

" HELLO?!What is THIS? Doc, you been holding out on me? Guess those little soldiers can still hit the beach, eh?"

" Luke! Please. Play nice. Yes, Carly is pregnant and we are very happy about it.......Well, I have to go...Luke, can I see you out?"

" Nope. I think I'm gonna stay and talk to the little mama here. By the way, we have to catch up. I saw your brother in Europe."

" Frisco? How was he?"

" Good. Although I think his baby is gonna beat yours in coming to thie world."

" What?! Frisco's having a baby? We GOTTA catch up later. (kisses Carly) Bye."


" Bye, Toe-Nee."

Tony leaves. Just Luke and Carly.

" I don't want to hear it."

" Hear what, Caroline? That you have gone so deep into OZ that even the Wizard can't help you? What was Tony thinkin'? I mean I know what he's been thinking with....but I thought he had a few functioning brain cells left. Or is this a "bundle of joy" that "just happened."

"Get your mind out of the gutter."

" This is you we're talking about Caroline....I can't ever leave."

" Well, to HELL with you. Tony And I are gonna have a baby, and there's nothing you can do about it."


" Well.....we'll see."

" YOU should be concerned about Bobbie. Cozying up to Stefan Cassadine....like...."

" Like what?"

" Like she wants him back."

" Impossible."

" Impossible? Yeah, right. Stefan Cassadine was sticking to Bobbie like glue when Lucas was sick. And what does she do when Lucas gets well? First thing, she's on a plane, out of the country with him. Over him? Don't think so. Sorry, Luke. You lose."

" Lose? Didn't know it was a contest."

" Like hell it wasn't. You left here thinking , in the column of the Spencer/Cassadine feud, that Bobbie was firmly a Spencer again. Maybe you're slipping."

"Maybe you don't know what you're talking about."

" Yea, I do. Seems as if Stefan Cassadine has more than a few tricks up his sleeve."

" Of course. Every Evil Wizard does. Why does this concern you? You're not glowing, Caroline. Got the Doc, got the ring, and baby makes 3. So why aren't you glowing?"

" People tell me that I'm glowing. All the time."

" Yeah, sure. Well, this has been a barrel of laughs. I gotta go, but I'll be back."

" I can't wait."

" Aren't ya gonna give Uncle Luke a kiss goodbye?"

Carly gives him a sneer.

" Guess not. Ciao, niecey."

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After Lucas goes to bed, Bobbie is not tired. She decides to relax by soaking in the hottub at the Condo. She has been there a while, and had dozed off when Stefan arrives. Bobbie opens her eyes to see Stefan walking away.

" Stefan?"

" I'm sorry Barbara. I did not know that you were out here. When I realized it, I decided to give you your "space". I did not intend to awaken you."

" You didn't wake me. And if you want to come into the hottub, it's OK. It's big enough for the two of us."

" Are you sure? I don't want to inconvenience you in anyway."

" What inconvenience? It's a hottub. All anyone is supposed to be is relaxed when near one. Not inconvenieced. The water's great."

" Alright then. I will join you."

Stefan takes off his robe. He's in those black swim trunks. He gets into the tub opposite Bobbie.

" See. No inconvenience. Doesn't the water feel great?"

" That it does. I did not realize, until a few minutes ago, when I was getting stiff, just how extensive today's activities had been."

" I know. Keeping up with Lucas sometimes takes more out of me than I would like to admit."

" Well, I remember how Nikolas was at that age. Full of energy and wonder. Actually, things have not changed much since then."

" No, they haven't. And I'm looking forward to everyday that I have with Lucas. I won't take any of them for granted."

" That's good. You shouldn't. The time goes by so fast. Like in a blink of an eye."

They sit in silence. For quite a while. Stefan sees that Bobbie is sizing him up and down.

" What? What is it, Barbara?"

" I was just wondering."

" Wondering what?"

" How a man who could be as kind and generous with Lucas...how he is capable of such harshness and betrayal."

" Betrayal? You want to talk to ME about betrayal? After what you did?"

" I was forced into it."

" By your brother."

" By your liason with Katherine."

" Katherine had nothing to do with it, and you and both know it. No, it was Luke. But you are deeply mistaken about your brother, Barbara. He's not the Knight Errand that you believe him to be. Earnest? Honest? He is capable of deep betrayal....."

" The LAST person that I would discuss Luke with is you."

" Of course. He is not exactly a rational topic for either one of us."

" I suppose not. Well, before this degenerates and this great day is ruined, I will be leaving."

Bobbie gets up to leave the tub. But she slips. And Stefan catches her. In his arms. Looking into his eyes. Being so close, once again. Bobbie could feel the heat between them. It seemed as if Stefan was completely ignoring the connection. Stefan helped her back to a seat in the tub.

" You were here first. If anyone will leave, I will. Goodnight, Barbara."

Bobbie watches as he gets out of the tub. Watches as his fine masculine form walks away. When Stefan is no longer there, she flashbacks to the whisper at the restaurant and what it felt like to be in his arms again. She snaps out of her daydream, and talks to herself.


" Barbara Jean......get a grip.......he's a snake."

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