Mr. Immigration Man II, Chapter 20




'' Stefan Cassadine.'', Stefan answers his phone while Bobbie is in the bathroom.

'' Well, Hello, Mr. Cassadine. Do you miss me?''

(furious whisper) '' KATHERINE! Do you know that Barbara is in the next room?''

'' Doesn't that add to the excitement?''

'' What do you want?''

'' I wanted to know when I can see you. It's been days, Stefan. Or maybe it seems like days. Doesn't it seem that way to you?''

'' Yes, Katherine. I must go now. We will talk soon.'' Stefan hangs up on her as Bobbie comes into the bedroom.

'' Who was that?''

'' Just some last minute business.''

'' Oh. Do you have to go?''

'' No. I can honestly say that there isn't anyplace else that I would rather be, than here with you.''

'' So, you like?'' Bobbie has on a new gown.

'' Very much.''

'' You know that this gown has a special feature. One pull in the right place and poof! Like magic, it all disappears.''

'' Do I get the chance to figure out where the right place is?''

'' You do.....but you can't use your hands.'' Bobbie smiles at him devilishly.

Stefan returns the smile and crawls, on all fours towards Bobbie. He gets over to her, panther look in his eyes. Bobbie leans over to him. He kisses her slightly on her neck. Then, he nuzzles her, kissing her as he goes from her neck to her busom. He moves down to the gown, and after careful consideration, goes for what he believes is the magic button. He plays around it, circling it, toying with it. He pauses for a minute and then snatches it, forcefully with his teeth. And off comes the gown.

'' Lucky for me, you chose wisely.''

'' And what is my reward for such a wise choice.''

'' You're a smart man. You've got 30 seconds.'' Stefan's grin and glint turn downright evil.

Bobbie and Stefan proceed to have.... mad, hot, sticky, ''No one does it like Stefan'' sweat dripping down your spine, shirt ripping, wall rocking, toe curling, screaming, traumatizing the horses, arousing the dogs, sheet stripping, dish smashing, glass breaking, bouncing off the walls, ball breaking cat fur raising, stars colliding in the Heavens, ''Wine, dine, and Cassadine'' sweet Monkey love anywhere and everywhere sex. (thank you my brethren on the AOL Bobbie Folder for this little ditty).

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Venus is sitting in a car when Felicia comes in.

'' Hi V. Is there anything happening?''

'' No, Ms. Jones.''

'' I told you to call me Felicia.''

'' Alright, Ms. Jones.''

'' OK. So, nothing?''

'' Nope. Nothing. I have monitored the license plates of everyone entering the Island. Here is today's list.''

'' Thanks. I must say, we have seen nothing out of the ordinary. Just boring business men.''

'' But, that is what makes up 90% of detective work. The boring part. Which isn't that boring to me. I mean, someday, we're going to find that Golden Nugget of truth that your friend wants.''

'' You're right, of course. I just wish that we could get Bobbie this information, whatever it is, to her sooner than later. I'm going to go back to the Outback. When Bobbie comes home, you can leave.''

'' Fine, Ms. Jones. I'll stop by with the rest of the information and to give you an update. Bye.''

'' Bye, V.''

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Jason is sitting in ''LUKE'S'', when Carly comes in.

'' Jason, hi.''

'' Carly, how are you?''

'' I'm not doing too well.''

'' Is it the baby?''

'' Yes....No....'' Carly begins to cry. Jason gives her a napkin to dry her eyes.

'' Carly, what's wrong? Did Dr. Jones do something?''

(whispering) '' Jason, I need a friend.''

'' We are friends, Carly.''

'' I need one that won't run out on me, after he finds out how horrible I am.''

'' Carly...have you hurt Sonny or Robin?''

'' No.''

'' Then, I don't have a reason to run out on you. And I won't.''

'' I can't talk about it here. Can we go back to your penthouse?''

'' Sure.''

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Stefan is in his study when Alexis comes in.

'' Stefan.''

'' Alexis. Barbara is gone?''

'' Yes, I saw her take the launch to the mainland. There is no one here for our meeting with Mr. Danforth.''

'' Excellent. Do you realize Alexis, that I am very close to completing my plan?''

'' Yes, Stefan. In just a few short days, you will have your hearing and receive those preliminary papers of citizenship. But, what if...''

'' Barbara will NEVER find out. And my the time she does, it will be too late. I will have what I want, and Katherine and I will be together.''

'' Yes, but....''

'' But, what, Alexis?''

'' I thought that you might be reconsidering ending the marriage. You and Bobbie seem to be enjoying one another even more this time. I just thought....''

'' Well, you thought wrong, Alexis. I have every intention on being with Katherine. Things have been difficult between Katherine and myself lately. Without the burden of my marriage, I know that all will be well.''

'' I see.''

Mrs. Lansbury enters. '' Dr. Danforth to see you, Sir.''

'' Thank you, Mrs. Lansbury. Mr. Danforth, will you have a seat?''

'' Thank you, Mr. Cassadine. I am to inform you..''

'' That the hearing is fast approaching.''

'' Yes. I just wanted to give you these papers, as a formality. Well, we don't have anymore business. I will see you at the hearing. Mr. Cassadine. Ms. Davis. Good day.''

'' Good day, Mr. Danforth. We will be ready and prepared.''

Danforth leaves and Stefan hands the papers to Alexis.

'' I told you Alexis. We are in the..what do the Americans say? 'Home Stretch'? Soon , I will have everything that I ever wanted. Barbara gone, and Katherine here, with me, at Wyndemere.''

'' I am happy for you, cousin. I really am. Well, I better get started on those papers. Bye.''

'' Goodbye.''

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As Danforth drove away, V was sure to double check the license plate number. She added to her list for the day, so far.

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Jax and Brender were in the middle of another Love Raft Session when the doorbell rang.

'' Jaaxxx.. do you have to get that?''

'' Unfortunately, yes, Brender. I'll be right back.'' Jax goes to the door, and...

'' What's shaking, little brother. Did you miss me?''

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Katherine came up the stairs to the bedroom. She found Stefan, sitting there, waiting for her. There were candles lit everywhere.

'' Stefan! You surprised me.''

'' I knew that since you weren't at Deception or the Hospital, that you would most likely come here.''

'' I do come here. All the time. The closer to be near our essence.''

'' Yes, Katherine. Well, I don't have a great dealof time. Barbara made a point of asking me to be home for dinner tonight.''

'' So, then we better start. I don't know why time would be a problem, it doesn't seem to be much of a constraint between us.''

'' Yes. So why don't you come over here and we'll get started.''

Stefan begins to kiss Katherine will one of those kisses that swallow you whole. Katherine pulls back.

'' Stefan...Please. I know you're anxious. But, that's too much. Do it like you usually do.''

'' I'm sorry, Katherine. I forgot whom I was with. How is this?''

Stefan kisses Katherine, well.....with less ferocity.

'' Just right. Isn't it great that you can be yourself with me?''

'' Wonderful.''

As usual, it's over before you know it, Katherine is asleep and Stefan is in taking a cold shower.

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Felicia enters the office carrying some cartons of food.

'' Here you go, V. Turkey Burger with the works and fries. And a fruit cup.''

'' Thank you, Ms. Jones.''

'' So, did you make out the list for today?''

'' Right here.''

'' While I'm eating, just read them off to me.''

'' Well, you have Clayton's Cleaners, Wallace Laundry Service, A man named Joshua Hargrave, who I find is a security expert. And then there was the car registered to Immigration and Naturalization.''

'' INS? Are you sure?''

'' Yep.''

'' Do you know who was in the car?''

'' Yes. This car is out of the office of the Head of the Port Charles INS Service. Actually, he heads the whole part of this state, with us being so close to Canada. His name is Dudley Danforth.''

'' And you're sure the car was him?''

'' He's been driving this same car for 4 years now. So, yes, I think it's Mr. Danforth.''

'' Well, well, well. What would Stefan have to do with the INS? You know what V?''

'' What, Ms. Jones?''

'' I think that we just found that Golden Nugget.''

'' So, are you going to call the client?''

'' No. We need to find out what INS wants with Stefan, before I tell Bobbie. IF, this is what we are looking for. ''

'' How are we going to do that?''

'' I think that you and I should pop some popcorn, V. And come up with a plan.''

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'' Jerry? What the bloody hell are you doing here in Port Charles?''

'' Well, hello, little brother. Nice to see you too. Come HERE!'' Jerry gives Jax a big hug.

Jax calls back to Brenda. '' Brender, this is my brudder, Jerry.''

'' Ooooo, Jerry!'', Brenda runs, jumps and straddles Jerry. '' Welcome to Port Charles.''

Jerry is a bit flustered. '' Well, thanks, little lady. I can see why my brother has seem so....OCCUPIED for the past few months.''

'' Brender, why don't you go into the other room and call for us some food. I'm sure Jerry's famished. And ..''

'' And you two need to talk. I'm not as dumb as I look. Well, I'll see you later, Jerry.''

'' Bye and nice meeting you Brenda.''

Brenda leaves. Jax and Jerry sit on the couch facing one another.

'' So, Jerry. What really brings you to Port Charles?''

'' Couldn't I have missed my little brother?''

'' No. I don't believe THAT for a minute.''

Jerry laughs. '' The Golden Boy is still clairvoyant. You're right. You are a nice sidedish, but I did have another reason for coming here.''

'' A woman.''

'' No, Jax. I think THE woman.''

'' Anyone that I might know?''

'' Probably.''

'' Who?''

'' Mrs. Stefan Cassadine.''

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Stefan enters the Convervatory. It is dark, except for the fire in the fireplace. He calls out. '' Barbara? Nikolas? Alexis? Lucas?''

'' SUPRISE!!!''

The lights turn on Stefan sees everyone standing there. He notices the room. There are streamers and balloons and confetti. There is a banner hung up that says '' Happy Birthday.''

Bobbie comes over to him and kisses him and puts on one of those silly hats.

'' Are you surprised?''

'' Completely.''

'' Good. Because both Lucas and Nikolas went to great lengths to plan this party.''

'' Barbara, what is this that you placed on my head?''

'' It's a party hat, and you're going to wear it.''

Lucas comes up. '' So, Uncle. Do you like it? Are you surprised?''

'' Very, Lucas. And yes, I like it.''

Nikolas comes over. '' I know that we didn't celebrate many birthdays in Greece, but Lucas came up with idea, and I liked it too. Happy Birthday, Uncle.'' Nikolas gives him a hug.

Alexis comes over. '' So, is this a shock?''

'' Completely. Why didn't you tell me?''

'' And spoil the boys' fun? Not even for you, Stefan.''

Bobbie calls over to Stefan. '' Stefan, come over here. We have to eat dinner.''

They all eat dinner. And then the cake is served. It isn't a perfect creation.

'' Mrs. Lansbury didn't make it.''

'' And they say, you're not that bright. No. Nikolas, Lucas and I made the cake?''

'' You made it, Barbara? You didn't have to.''

'' But, I wanted to. So, blow out the candles and make a wish.'' Stefan does as instructed.

'' What did you wish for?'', Nikolas asked.

'' Nikolas, don't you know ANYTHING? You can't tell what you wished for, or it will never come true.'', Lucas says, exasperated.

'' Well, why don't we go an open up the present?'', Alexis asks.

They go to the couch and begin to open presents. From Lucas is a bright red, Mr. Rogers-type cardigan.

'' Lucas, I don't know what to say.''

'' You know, you don't have to wear it outside the house. I thought that you could use a little color. If only around the house.''

Stefan smiles. '' Well, I will wear it 'around the house'.''

Nikolas gave Stefan a picture of the two of them, in a silver frame. Stefan almost had tears in his eyes, looking at it.

Alexis gave Stefan a rare Russian Chess Set.

Bobbie presented Stefan with a small box. He opened it. Inside was a handkerchief.

'' I don't understand.''

'' This is the handkerchief that you gave me the night that we met on my stoop.'' Stefan is stunned. '' You kept it?''

'' Of course I did. I told you that I have a lot of good memories with you.''

Stefan sits in almost a daze while Lucas opens up the rest of the gifts.

After the party, and the boys and Alexis have all gone to bed, Bobbie is sitting in bed, waiting for Stefan. He comes out.

'' So, did you like your party?''

'' Very much. I didn't have many in Greece. Not real parties. There would usually be some elaborate affair that Mother would have the staff put together. And then she'd order the staff to be present. Usually, the only people my age at my parties would be Alexis and myself.''

'' I know what you mean. For years, the only ones at my parties were Luke and I. So, don't you want the rest of your present?'' Stefan could see that Bobbie was nude underneath the covers.

'' Barbara.....Thank you for the best birthday I've ever had. I've never had one where everyone there actually wanted to be there..for me.''

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''So, Venus. Does this sound like a good plan?''

'' I think that this is a surefire way for us to get the truth, Ms. Jones.''

'' Well, then, you leave, and I will see first thing in the morning.''

'' Bye.''
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'' Mrs. Stefan Cassadine? Jerry, are you nuts? Wait, I know the answer to that one. Where in the HELL did you meet Bobbie Spencer?''

'' In Monaco. And she's quite a woman.''

'' If you say so. Jerry, maybe I need to tell you. She and Cassadine really seem to dig one another. They just got married for the SECOND time.''

'' But, there are cracks in the marriage.''

'' How do you know?''

'' I just know.''

'' OK.....Do I need to tell YOU about this deep feud that you and Cassadine have going on? Why add his woman to the mix?''

'' Because I think that she's supposed to be MY woman.''

'' You always were crazy.''

'' Yes...Crazy....like a fox.''

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Stefan and Bobbie are in bed. Stefan is awake, staring at the ceiling. Bobbie has her head on his chest and her fingers are circling his chest.

'' Well, THIS has never happened before.''

'' I'm sorry, Barbara.''

'' No need to apologize. You're not a robot, Stefan. I don't expect for you to perform on cue. As a matter of fact, this is better than I thought it would be. Just the two of us. It has an intimacy all its own.''

'' Are you sure that you are not upset?''

'' I'm sure. I just wanted you to have a happy birthday. And you say that you have. That's all that mattered to me. Stefan.....I know that it wasn't part of our agreement. And I expect nothing in return. But, I promised you honesty, so here it goes. I did all of this today, because
I love you. Goodnight.''

Bobbie kisses him and drifts off to sleep. Stefan is still there, wide awake.