Mr. Immigration Man II, Chapter 10
Alexis and Nikolas are eating breakfast when Stefan enters.
"Good. You're both here. I have some good news. Barbara agreed to re-marry me yesterday."
" Uncle, are you sure? Bobbie agreed to it?"
" Yes, Nikolas. And one of our first acts as an engaged couple is to attend the wedding of Dr. Jones and Ms. Roberts later on today. If you will excuse me, I have business that needs my attention."
Stefan leaves. Nikolas turns to Alexis.
" You can't possibly think that this is a good idea."
" I think that your uncle knows what he's doing."
" I don't comprehend this at all. Bobbie DRUGGED Uncle. And now, he wants her back? What I further don't understand is why Bobbie would agree to it?"
" Nikolas, I cannot explain Bobbie's motivations to you. Only she can. But, if this is what Stefan wants, then we must oblige his wishes."
" I don't know. But I want some answers."
" Where are you going?"
" To the only place where I might be able to make some sense of this mess. The Brownstone."
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Bobbie has just sent Lucas on his way to the Wedding with Felicia and Maxie and Georgie, who are flowergirls. She is about to go upstairs and get dressed when she hears the doorbell. She sees it's Nikolas. They go into the living room, but the front door doesn't close completely.
" Nikolas! What are you doing here?"
" Trying to get some answers."
" I guess Stefan told you that I agreed to remarry him."
" Yes. And I don't understand why. Bobbie, you obviously thought so little of my uncle that you tried to drug him. And you took the impetus and went and got a divorce. So, why now? Why are you willing to remarry him."
" Nikolas. The reasons for me wanting to marry your uncle again are so complex. And they are the ultimate in privacy."
" OK. Privacy aside. Is this some sort of game that you and my uncle are playing? You two put together a family, and when the whim hits you, wham, it's gone? And Lucas and I will be torn apart once again? And how do I dare risk being close to you again? Loving you? Trusting you? Bobbie, you were the closest thing that I ever had in a mother. When you left Wyndermere, you just didn't leave my uncle. You left me too. Why should I risk it again? Seems as if anyone I love, they wind up leaving me."
" Oh, Nikolas. Sometimes I look at you, and I see a man. Other times, I see a boy. All the times, I see a beautiful soul. Hurting you was the worst mistake of all of this. Getting back at your uncle, wasn't worth losing you. I tried to rationalize that it was, but it wasn't. I know that you have spent your entire life with people saying that they love you and then disappearing. I know that this must have had a cumulative effect on you. And I see the most of Stefan in that part of your personality. And I don't want that for you. I have been faced with tremendously difficult and impossible choices over these past few weeks. Since Lucas got sick, my life has been on a rollercoaster. Taking twists and turns that I could not have imagined in a million years."
" I don't care if your life is this rollercoaster. You and my uncle have no right to be playing games like this. Marriage isn't just a piece of paper that the two of you can sign and tear up whenever you want to. Isn't it sacred? You and my uncle are SUPPOSED to be the ADULTS in this situation. But each of you talks about "my reasons" and "I hope that you understand" and " I know what I'm doing". Well, I disagree. I doubt that either one of you knows what you're doing. I don't take this as some sort of joke. I don't take losing a family as a joke. Or a game. You two can marry each other for all I care, but I won't be a participant in it. I will live at Wyndermere, but I won't be sucked into the games that you play. I'll keep my distance from you all. And that includes Lucas."
" Nikolas, NO!"
" I'm sorry. But, I have had enough of adults dangling siblings in front of me, and then taking them away. I can't stand being a human yo-yo. Well, I've said my peace."
Nikolas leaves. Bobbie sits down and begins to cry. She hears the door slam.
" Nikolas?"
" No, Barbara. It's me."
" How much of that did you hear?"
" Enough."
" He's right, you know. We play games with one another, either completely oblivious or deliberately ignorant of the consquences on others. Listening to Nikolas, I realize that the choices we make have extreme consequences, Stefan. So, I'm giving you the opportunity right now."
" What opportunity?"
" To rescind the proposal. We can both walk away now. But, if you go through with this Stefan, know that I mean business. And God help you if you disappoint me again."
" The proposal stands, Barbara. And Nikolas and I will be back in a couple of hours for you."
Stefan leaves.
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Carly is sitting in her room at the Port Charles Hotel, doing her nails, when there is a knock on the door.
" Coming."
Carly opens the door to see that Toe-Nee is standing there, with Virginia Bensen.
" Mom? What are you doing here?"
" Dr. Jones thought that I should here, considering that it's your wedding day. Oh, Caroline..."
" Toe-Nee. How can I thank you.."
" No need for thanks. I have to go spend time with Lucas. I'll see you at the altar."
Tony leaves. And it's just Carly and Virginia.
" Oh, Caroline...You have made such a mess of things, haven't you? Dr. Jones told me everything about Bobbie Spencer."
" Mom. I know that I have made a mess of things, but I really am trying to get everything together now. I'm going to have this baby, Toe-Nee and I are getting married, and we even have a house that we're going to move into. Please be happy for me."
" Caroline, I want to. But, you have hurt so many people."
" Mom, look. I would love for you to be here. But, if you can't share in my happiness today, then maybe you ought to go back to Florida."
" You can't mean that."
" Yes, I do. I am going forward, now if you can't or won't share in this with me, then I don't want you here. Mom, look. This is supposed to be the happiest day of my life. And I can't tell you what it means to me to be able to share this with you. So, are you going to help me get ready?"
" Sure, Caroline."
" And Mom? Please don't tell anyone who I am. We've sort of come to a truce, the Spencers and myself. And part of the truce is that my identity doesn't come out."
" Alright. I'll stick to your story."
" Thanks, Mom. You'll see. Today is going to be wonderful."
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" Oh, Stefan. Do you have to go?"
" Yes, Katherine. As do you. You are going to the wedding today, aren't you?"
" Yes. With Mac. But I'd much rather be spending the evening here, with you."
" As would I. But, I have to return to Wyndermere and get dressed and collect Nikolas."
" If you were going back to Wyndermere, then why did you take a shower?"
" I just thought it would be efficient if I took one here. I will see you later, Katherine."
" You certainly will."
" I should warn you that I intend to announce my remarriage to Barbara at the wedding."
" Oh, to make it more convincing the the INS people. That's OK. Because WE will know the truth. It will be our own private little secret. Like this house."
" Yes. Goodbye Katherine."
" Bye."
Stefan leaves Katherine will a vacuous smile on her face.
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Carly is looking at herself in the mirror when there is a knock on the door.
" Come in."
Jason walks into the room.
" Jason! You came."
" No, Carly. I have to go to an emergency meeting. But, I told you that I would get you a present, and here it is. I hope that you're getting what you want. I'll go now. Bye."
" Jason, wait. Let me open the gift."
Carly opens the box. Inside it is a beautiful old-fashioned locket.
" Oh, Jason. This is beautiful."
" I saw it in a window. And thought it would be something that you might like. See, it opens. The lady says that you can put tiny pictures in it. I thought that you might put one.."
" Of Toe-Nee and me?"
" Of the baby in there."
" Jason, this is the best gift that anyone's ever given me. Thank you so much."
" I'm glad you liked it. Well, gotta go. Good luck, Carly."
" Thanks Jason."
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Well, all the usual suspects are sitting in the banquet room at the Port Charles Hotel.
In one corner, there are Luke, Laura, Lucky, Lulu, and Lesley. Stefan and Luke growl at one another as Bobbie goes to take her seat with Stefan, Alexis and Nikolas. Nikolas gets up and goes over to speak and play with Lulu. Felicia, Mac, and the Quatermaines are all there. Here is a sample of the conversation:
Luke: I can't believe that Barbara Jean is over there with the Prince of Darkness. What is her problem.
Laura: Maybe her problem is that she's coming to her daughter's wedding under these circumstances.
Luke: What? Do my ears hear right? You taking Bobbie's side now?
Laura: Maybe. You do have a tendency to try and decide for other's what's best for their lives.
Luke: Well, maybe, I only help people who need the help.
Laura: Nice try, Luke. But no cigar. You are the one most responsible for this mess. More than even Carly herself. That girl is but a child, you're supposed to be more of an adult than her.
Luke: Well thank you, Dr. Laura.
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Nikolas: Hello, Grandmother, Lesley Lu.
Lucky: Hey, Nikki, why don't you just scram.
Lesley: Lucky, this is your brother. I am not your father. You WILL be at least polite to him in my precense. Understood?
Lucky: Yes, Grandma.
Lesley: Nikolas, Lulu seems to want to go for a walk. Why don't you take her around the Hotel Lobby. I am sure that this walk will keep her grounded during the ceremony.
Nikolas: You wouldn't mind?
Lesley: Mind? No. She's your sister, you should spend time with her.
Nikolas takes Lulu for a walk.
Luke: Hey, where's the demon spawn taking Lulu?
Lesley: His name is Nikolas, and he's taking HIS SISTER for a walk.
Luke: What's with all the attitudes from the women all of a sudden?
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Edward: Why are we here?
Lila: Because Dr. Jones is Alan's best friend, and Alan is his best man.
Edward: This is so ridiculous. That man is a world renowned Neurosurgeon, and do you know how silly he looks marrying his mid-life crisis.
Keesha: Oh, Tony isn't the only one that Carly has made a fool of.
AJ: Keesha!
Keesha: What? Like a every word your Grandfather is saying isn't the gospel truth. I feel as if we're at a funeral, not a wedding. Look around, AJ. There isn't a happy face in the place. And I think it's cause we ALL know that Tony is getting the short end of the stick. Short end? Heck, amend that. He isn't getting a stick at all.
Edward: Well, young lady. I have never heard you talk about anyone like that.
Ned: Yes. You even have more kindness when speaking to me. So Keesha, what did Ms. Roberts ever do to you?
Keesha: Not that it's any of your business, but the woman's a loser and a user. I thought predators of the similar kind were able to sniff out one another. I would have thought you two would be busom buddies by now, Ned.
Ned: Well, I can take a clue and slink back to my seat. I'll be sure to don the asbestos. Cause Dragon Keesha is a flame thrower tonight.
Monica (whispers to Keesha): You know I agree with you. The thought of her marrying such a great guy as Tony...
Keesha: I know, I know. But the best thing about this is that after this evening, she'll be out of AJ's hair.
Monica: Amen to that.
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Felicia: What's Bobbie doing with Stefan? Look at this crowd. I think half of them look like they would rather be having root canal done.
Mac: I'm glad you said it, cause I thought it was only me.
Felicia: So, where's your date?
Mac: Katherine? She's over there talking to Scott, Lucy et al.
Felicia: Is it just me, or does Lucy look like she's about to scratch Katherine's eyes out?
Mac: I doubt it's you....what else does Lucy do with Katherine?
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Bobbie: So, Alexis. I suppose Stefan has told you the news.
Alexis: Yes. He told me that you had accepted his proposal. I hope that you two are happy.
Bobbie: Alexis, please. Don't mock me. I am NOT Katherine Bell. I can spot insincerity a mile away.
Alexis: Funny. I thought that I was excellent at it too, until I came home one night and found my cousin nearly drugged.
Bobbie: Meow, Alexis. So, if you feel this way, and you are Stefan's closest advisor, how do you reconcile this marriage with your feelings?
Alexis: Whatever Stefan believes is best for him, I will support.
Bobbie: That, and you'll probably have servants watching me at every step.
Alexis: Now, that would make me paranoid, Bobbie.
Bobbie: If the shoe fits, Alexis. If the shoe, fits.
Alexis: I would think that you would have had very little time on your hands to even be considering proposals, seeing that you have showers and a nursery to plan. Isn't that what all expectant grandmothers do?
Bobbie: Why I am not surprised that you know. Stefan doesn't sneeze without you knowing. Well, if he's told you the entire story, then you know that I am one gal who won't be wearing any "World's Greatest Grandma" T-shirts anytime soon. And what better to take my mind off of things than remarriage to that ruthless, cold blooded, manipulative SOB called your cousin.
Alexis: My.. my...such words of love coming from his future bride.
Bobbie: Oh, I thought Stefan told you. The one thing that never comes up in our marriages is love. It's a true four letter word. Isn't that right, darling?
Stefan: I must say , Barbara and Alexis, that I find this level of discourse between the two of you tedious.
Bobbie: Put a sock in it, Stefan. I have to go.
Stefan: Where, may I ask?
Bobbie: Out of here, before I go crazy between you and your shadow.
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Katherine: So, Serena. Do you want to come over here and play with your Auntie Katherine?
Lucy: Sorry, Kathy. I told her that she can get communicable diseases from witches.
Katherine: I am her aunt. And no surrogate is going to keep me from my own flesh and blood.
Lucy: Surrogate? I am her Mother, and you, my worthless blond adversary, are nothing more than some woman. She and Scott have been back in Port Charles for HOW long, and not so much as a present. But, then, I've heard that you've had something occupying your time. Or may I say, someone. Stefan Cassadine. Although, that information doesn't make much sense, considering that he walked in here today, very proudly on the arm of Bobbie Spencer. But, wait. I thought that they were divorced. You mean, you were thrown over again, Kathy? Why am I not surprised?
Katherine: You don't understand the depth of my relationship.....my former relationship with Stefan. Whatever it was, it's none of your business. And I was getting around to seeing Serena. And talking about interesting relationships. You have your shrink and lawyer shacking up with you. Very liberal for a little girl of Serena's age.
Lucy: Get your mind out of the Gutter. Sorry, forgot who I was talking to. Yes, we are living together, for now. And Serena is getting the benefit of all that love. So, why don't you slither back to poor Mac. Look's like he's lonely. Correct that. You're over here. He's actually dancing a jig and hoping that we keep you. But no such luck. Take your ray of sunshine over back his way.
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Maxie comes in.
" Everybody take your seats. The bride is ready to go."