Mr. Immigration Man II, Chapter 25





Bobbie is sitting down in The Conservatory when Nikolas comes in.

" Hello, Nikolas."

" Bobbie."

" Well, how was your day?"

" Pretty good. And yours?"

" The best. Nikolas, I wanted to talk to you. About the marriage."

" Bobbie.."

" I know that you had your reservations about Stefan and I. Hell, I had them too. SERIOUS ones. But, Nikolas, I want you to know, that I TRULY believe that your Uncle and I are going to be OK. I think that we will be fine. Oh, Nikolas. I haven't been this content with my life in a long time. I hope that Stefan and I have been proving to you, that we have NO intention of denying you the family that you deserve."

" Actually, I have noticed it. I mean, you and my Uncle, seem happy with one another."

" I believe we are. We enjoy each other's company. I love your Uncle Nikolas. As unbelievable as that sounds. I love him. And he makes me happy. For the first time in ages, I totally look forward to the mornings. Time with you, and Lucas. And moreoever, time with Stefan. We have been as far apart as two people could be, yet, we managed to bridge the gap. Well, enough of me gushing. I wanted to remind you that we are supposed to have dinner at the Quartermaines later on this week."

" All of us?"

" Yes. Including Lucas. Lila Quartermaine extended to all the Member of the Hospital Board and their families. So, that includes us. Aw, come on, Nikolas. It won't be THAT bad. Well, I have to go to GH. I will see you there later."

" Actually, I'll go with you now."

Nikolas and Bobbie leave The Conservatory as Stefan and Alexi enter into it.

" Alexis, Katherine has been pestering me. I do not know how long I can put off her advances."

" Stefan, my plans for Katherine are not quite in place. You will have to deal with her for just a while longer."

" Alexis. Things are going well with Barbara. And, I will not have Katherine Bell become an obsctacle."

" Well, all I need is a few more days. In fact, I was about to come to you and tell you that I was leaving town for a bit. To take care of the last details."

" Alexis, you aren't...."

" NO, Stefan, I'm not."

" Oh."

" Just be patient for a while, Longer, and all will be well with the world of Stefan Cassadine. And Bobbie will be none the wiser."

" Fine. Have a safe trip."

" I will. " Stefan kisses Alexis goodbye.

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" And where do you think you're going?"

" Away from here."

" Why?"

" Because, I don't belong here, anymore, Toe-Nee. If I ever did."

" We're married."

" Not only a joke, but a mistake."

" I still have the pre-nup."

" Yes, you do. Toe-Nee, don't you get it. This baby may not be yours."

" DON'T SAY THAT!!"

" Well, it's true. I slept with you, and AJ the same night. So, there is a 50/50 chance that's it's yours."

" Why are you telling me this now?"

" Because, I am tired. Do you know that? I am Goddamn tired, of living my life, walking on eggshells, looking over my shoulder, waiting for the next bomb to drop. I can't live like this. Not now."

" Why not now?"

" I'm going to have a baby. And, as much as I don't want to admit it, I messed up even more than Bobbie. All these lies, this baby, resulted in my vengeance against Bobbie."

" Well, at least you tell some truth."

" Some. At least. I messed up Toe-Nee. And I'm trying to let the chips fall where they may."

" You have no job. How are you going to support yourself. Where are you going to live?"

" I don't think that's any of your business."

" The hell it isn't. You maybe carrying MY BABY. And, if it is mine, I am going to take custody, the minute it is born."

" No, you're not."

" What did you say?"

" I said no. I don't care what I signed, but I am not forking my kid over to ANYONE. So, you wanna fight me, you fight me."

" You have no idea what you're up against, little girl."

" Maybe I don't. But, I guess I'm about to find out."

Tony blocks the door. " I asked you where you were going."

" And I told you, none of your business. Now, get out of the way Toe-Nee, or are you going to rough up a pregnant woman?"

Tony moves and Carly leaves with just a couple of small bags.

When outside, Carly rubs her tummy and tells the baby, "Don't worry. Uncle Jason promised us a place."

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V is in the office, when.......

" Knock, knock."

" Who's there?"

" Me."

" Me who?"

" Heck, I don't know the punchline Venus. I just wanted to say that I missed you."

" Hi, Mr. Jacks. I missed you too."

" You know, Venus, you don't work for me anymore. You can call me Jax."

" OK, Jax. Why are you here?"

" I, uh, was just checking up on you."

" Jax. I'm a big girl. I don't need a man to check up on me."

" I wasn't doing it as a man. I was doing it as a friend."

" Well, then, thank you."

" V, do you ever think of our time on the island?"

" Yep. It sure was fun, trying to survive with you. So, how are things with you and Brenda?"

" Brender and me? Oh, fine. Why do you ask?"

" I was just curious. I know that things were difficult and all."

(defensively) " Well, they're fine now." Jax's phone rings. " Yes, Brender. I'll be right home." He hangs up the phone. " Well, gotta go. It was Brender."

" What did she want?"

" I don't know. But, I have to go see. Bye, Venus."

" Bye, Jasper."

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Jerry Jacks is sitting in his hotel room when there is a knock on the door.

" Well, Malcolm. Glad that you could get to me in such a hurry."

" Jerry, my man. Do I ever let you down?"

" No. And that's why you can charge a fortune."

" That's right. Spending your money is as dependable as investing in T-Bills. You know that I'll always come through for you. So, what's the assignment for me this time?"

Jerry shoves an envelope to him. Malcolm opens it. It is a picture.

" Who's this?"

" That is your next assignment. Now, be warned, he does NOT want to be found. That he is probably armed and dangerous."

" What do I do once I've found him?"

" Just give me his whereabouts? "

" Nothing more?"

" Nope."

" Where should I start? And what's the name."

" You should start in Puerto Rico, expand to all of South America, because he speaks fluent Spanish. And his name is Michael "Sonny" Corinthos."

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" Hello, Stefan."

Stefan looks up to see Laura standing there in the Conservatory.

" Lasha. What is it that you want?"

" What I want? Well, I want a relationship with my son. But, you seem to be doing everything to thwart that."

" I thwarted your relationship with Nikolas? Don't you concede that abandoning him 4 times on your part had SOMETHING to do with it?"

" You know that none of those were my fault."

" Ah, yes, Lasha. NOTHING is ever your fault. It must be wonderful to go through life where nothing can ever be placed at your feet."

" Well, it must be equally as wonderful to be able to manipulate all those people into doing your bidding for you, and not have to lift a finger."

" Lasha, you sound so bitter. What is it you think that I made you do?"

" You know darn well what you had me do , you bastard."

" Bastard? Such an indelicate word coming forth from your mouth."

" Oh, give it up, Stefan. I am here to see Nikolas. Not to fight with you."

" Nikolas is not here."

" I don't believe you. I called the hospital, and they said that he was not going to be in today. So, I know he's here."

" Contrary to your beliefs, Nikolas does indeed have a full life with Barbara, Lucas and myself. I doubt he even gives you a second thought."

" FULL life with you and Bobbie? Don't make me laugh. We BOTH know that the marriage is nothing but a fraud. That you don't have feelings for her, and couldn't."

" WHY Lasha? Because of you. My marriage to Barbara is on better ground than you know."

" You're kidding yourself, Stefan. You don't know how things REALLY are between you and Bobbie. Bobbie knows who you REALLY are....."

" And what does THAT mean, Lasha?"

" That she knows how hideous that you really are. And when she gets over her anger with Luke, she will realize where she belongs."

" Oh, and where is that?"

" With Luke. And her family."

" Nikolas and I ARE Barbara's family. And just to inform you, Lasha. I know that Barbara knows about the VIRUS."

" Virus? Whatever do you mean?"

" Stop trying to play coy, Lasha. Barbara informed me that she and Luke were the ones who halted my plans for the virus. And she has forgiven me. And I understand her actions."

" And you forgive her?"

" Yes."

" Well, I don't believe you."

" It's not for you to believe. Now, your husband is another matter."

" Don't you DARE threaten Luke?"

" Now, Lasha. What threats could I possibly have towards Spencer?"

" You know what threat."

" Say it Lasha. I want to hear you tell me what I possess that could hurt Spencer so."

" Alright, you bastard. That Nikolas is YOUR son."

" Well, I'll be damned."

Stefan and Laura turn to see Bobbie standing there.