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Mr. Immigration Man-Chapter 22




The rest of the trip goes well for our travelers. Nikolas and Lucas grow close once again. Stefan and Bobbie keep a distance from one another. As the days go by, Bobbie grows more and more uncomfortable with this situation. Not by anything that Stefan has done. Because he's been the perfect gentleman. No, it's due to the growing attraction that she feels for Stefan. And the energy she must expound in order to suppress it. Lest Stefan discover it. But, it's too late. Stefan already senses it, but will not act upon it. At this time.

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Luke is surveying "Luke's " when Felicia comes in.

" Hey, Luke. Got a minute?"

" For you? Of course."

" Well, have you heard from Bobbie?"

" Nope. But I know she'll be home today."

" What do you make of this trip with Stefan?"

" I try not to think of it. Cause the thought of that reptile having wormed his way back into Barbara Jean's good graces again is too much to take."

" What do you think he wants."

" I don't know."

" Well, my offer is still on the table. Mac and I want to help."

" Thanks. I need all the help that I can get."

" You've got us. Know that. Anything. Well, I have to go get the girls. See you later."

" Bye."

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Bobbie and Stefan arrive at the Brownstone. Lucas and Nikolas are in the limo still.

" Well...home, sweet, home. I can't say that I have missed it."

" Not even a bit?"

" No. I had such a good time that I never gave it a second thought."

" Well, it missed you."

" How can you tell?"

" It was dead until you entered in and gave it life."

" Smooth, Mr. Cassadine. Very smooth."

" What is the saying? Smooth as silk?"

The both laugh and as they do, Luke walks in.

" Well, isn't this cozy? I leave for just a bit...and look what comes crawling out from whatever rock's he been under. Barnara Jean, have you lost your mind.....AGAIN?!"

"Luke.."

" Engage your brain, woman! I only left for Switzerland because I knew that you were safely away from the House of Usher. And now you're taking trips out og th country with the Undertaker here."

" Spencer, I doubt you would understand.'

" Oh, I understand plenty. You're up to something. What? I don't know.....but I'll find out."

" Oh Luke....you're being paranoid. Stefan has nothing to gain."

" Barbara...did someone drop you on your head while I was gone?"

" Spencer, there's no need for you to insult Barbara."

" Now YOU'RE defending her honor? I KNOW something's up...i don't know what you want from Bobbie....but you AIN'T GETTIN' IT! So, why don't you take your Greco-Russian vampire self and..."

Nikolas and Lucas walk into the Brownstone.

" When can we go again Nikolas?"

" Back to Chile? Well, we should wait a while. But if you mean skiing, I'll take you. There are places in America that will be open soon. Sound good?"

" Sounds great..Maybe next....UNCLE LUKE!"

Lucas runs to him.

" Hey, pardner. How's it going?"

" Fine. I was sick, but now I'm not. Uncle saved me. Uncle, Nikolas, Mommy and I just went on a trip."

" So I heard."

" It was awesome. Is Aunr Laura home? Lulu?"

" No, buddy. They're still in Switzerland with Aunt Laura's mother."

" Lucas, why don't you and Nikolas take your things up to your room."

" OK. Bye Uncle Luke. Bye Uncle, and thanks for the great trip."

" You're quite welcome Lucas."

Lucas goes from hugging Luke to giving Stefan one. Lucas and Nikolas go to his room.

" Well, Barbara, I must take my leave. Please inform Nikolas that I am awaiting him in the car."

" OK. And thank you for a lovely trip, Stefan."

" It was my pleasure. Goodnight."

Stefan leaves.

" Barbara, what is wrong with you?"

" Look, Luke. I just had a pleasant, restful vacation. I don't need this."

" Need what? Barbara, you need something....when I see you here, exchanging pleasantries with the Count..."

" Luke, why do you always have to suspect the worst?"

" He's a Cassadine. Start from the bottom up. Of course there is no up....just the bottom. What did he do? Did he use one of those MIB lights and erase all memory of the night he threw you off Island of the Damned?"

" No. I remember all of that. BUT, I also remember when Lucas was missing....that Stefan was the one who found and saved him. That when Lucas was on death's door, it was Stefan who found the way to save him. That all during this trial with Lucas, Stefan has been nothing but kind, generous and supportive."

During Bobbie's speech, Luke has been doing some serious eye rolling action.

" Well, that's all and good, Barbara Jean. It's nice to know that in between schemes of world domination, he tends to sick children. Are YOU listening to yourself? DO you hear what you're saying? He's got another PLAN, Barbara. And you figure into it, somehow. How do you know that he didn't trap Lucas in the catacombs to begin with?"

" Oh, for God's sake, Luke! Stefan is no monster. I may have problems with him, but he's not the boogeyman you want him to be. I can't believe that you'd suggest he'd hurt Lucas. Anymore than I believe you would've NOT saved Nikolas if you had known it was him on that Alp."

" And I can't believe after all you know about him, you're STILL defending him."

Nikolas enters.

" Bobbie, I just wanted to tell you that Lucas and his things are upstairs."

" Thanks, Nikolas."

" Yeah, thanks, Nikky. Now why don't you make like a roach when light hits and scram."

" LUKE! Ugh! Shut up!...Nikolas, thank you. For everything. I can't remember when Lucas has had a better time. We both did. It was a good vacation. So, when are you coming to visit Lucas? Or am I presuming again?"

" No. I plan to see Lucas again. I told him that I would take him to the park soon. If that's OK with you."

" It's fine. Well, Stefan is waiting for you."

" Ok. Bye Bobbie......Spencer.....Bobbie?"

" Yes, Nikolas?"

" I'm glad you came. Nite."

" Nite."

Nikolas leaves. Bobbie turns to Luke and scowls at him.

" WHAT?!"

" Your rudeness towards Nikolas. It borders on sickness."

" No...you being civil to Virus Man is sick. OK, Barbara Jean. I'm sorry for insulting your "friends". Bobbie need I say it AGAIN, don't forget what Uncle Fester did to you the last time you were together."

" I haven't forgotten. Luke, my guard is still up where Stefan is concerned. But I have been getting closer to Nikolas again. I know that doesn't mean much to you, but if you had seen Nikolas and Lucas, you'd know what good medicine Nikolas is for Lucas."

" Uh-huh. Well, as long as you steer clear of Count Vlad, Barbara. I got you off thr barb-wire fence, and I don't ever want you back on."

" OK. Enough of Stefan. How have you been? Switzerland? The girls? How was it for you with all that estrogen?"

" I was King of the Chalet. It was great."

" So, when is Laura coming home?"

" In a couple of days."

" Are you ready for her?"

" Sure. I'm always ready for my woman."

" That's not what I mean. What about the house, Luke? No woman wants to come home to a messy house. Is it clean?"

" Barbara. It's still standing. Isn't that enough?"

" Duh, NO! You and Lucky should straighten the place up."

Luke gives her one of those "You're kidding, right?" looks.

" OK, OK. I'll clean the house. I don't have to go back to work for a couple of days, so the Barbara Jean Spencer cleaning service is at your beck and call. Also, leave money for groceries. I can imaging what the fridge looks like."

" No, you can't."

(laughs) " You're right. I can't. Well.."

" I'm glad you're back, glad Lucas is OK, but gotta go. Gonna meet the Cowboy for a late dinner."

Luke kisses her...

" Luke..."

" Bye, Barbara Jean."

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In the limo, Stefan and Nikolas talk.

" So, how is Lucas?"

" Lucas is fine. But why don't you ask about what you really want to know."

" And what would THAT be?"

" Luke Spencer."

" Why would I be interested in him?"

Nikolas shoots Stefan this look of incredulity.

(laughs) " Alright. What did Spencer say after I left?"

" Well, I didn't get to hear everything. I just walked in when Luke was accusing you of hurting Lucas as part of some plan."

" That's ludicrous."

" That's what I was about to say. But I didn't have to."

" Why?"

" Because Bobbie spoke up and defended you."

" Barbara defended me?"

" Yes. To Luke Spencer. And he was none too happy about it."

" Well. That's interesting. Did you enjoy the trip?"

" A great deal. I was pleased to see you and Bobbie getting along for Lucas and me. It was good to have a vacation void of tension and bickering."

" What? You did not think that two adults could put the needs of their children above themselves?"

" You and Bobbie are not just two adults. The history between you is a bit more complicated than that. Won't you admit?"

" True. But Barbara and I have reconnected over Lucas' illness. The tension betwee us has subsided somewhat. And that pleases me. Doesn't it please you?"

" A great deal."

" Good. Then we are in agreement. Now, let's get home and asleep before jetlag sets upon us." WPC2WPD0- WPC2WPD1 WPC2WPD1 WPC2WPD1 WPC2WPD1@ WPC2WPD1 WPC2WPD1 WPC2WPD1. WPC2WPD2 WPC2WPD2R WPC2WPD2R