Mr. Immigration Man II, EPILOGUE




EIGHT MONTHS LATER...

The servants are all a twitter around Wyndermere. The workmen are putting on the final touches. For, the garden wedding will begin in little over an hour.

The Spencers, Cassadines and Quartermaines are all in attendance for the wedding of Jason Morgan to Caroline Bensen.

In one corner of the garden, there is Lucky sneaking a kiss from Emily.

" Hey, you two, no PDA's. So tacky.", Nikolas teases.

" Up yours, Cassadine.", Lucky responds with a grin on his face, while Emily just blushes.

Nikolas runs from them upon seeing Robin Scorpio enter.

" Robin. I'm glad that you came. I know with you and Jason..."

" Nikolas. I am glad that Jason found someone who could accept all of him and who he is. He will always have a special place in my heart, but, what's past is past."

" Do you want to go get some punch. My Grandmother told me to make sure that I brought you over."

" Oh, why?"

" Well, because you seem to come up a lot as a topic during our weekly dinners."

" Oh, so that's why my ears were burning. Sure, I'd love to talk to Lesley." Nikolas and Robin hold hands and go see out Lesley.

Bobbie observes Stefan observing Nikolas and Robin.

" You know, you're burning a hole in the back of their heads."

" Barbara, I can't help it. You know how I feel..."

" Yes, I do. But, take my advice Stefan. If you put up strong resistance to them, it will only bond them closer, thus defeating your purpose. Let nature take its course. BOTH, Robin and Nikolas are smart, sensitive, bright young people. Have a little faith."

" Have a little faith must be the mantra of the day, Barbara. I cannot believe that I am hosting this wedding."

" Well, WE are hosting the wedding. I think it looks great. What's wrong?"

" Barbara, Caroline is marrying a mafioso."

" Yes, Stefan, as her mother, he wouldn't be my first choice."

" Well, then, why haven't you tried to stop them?"

" Haven't you heard a thing that I've said? You have to let kids lead their own lives. Yes, Jason is a Mob Boss, but a man is gonna be what he's gonna be. And no woman is going to change that. He accepts her,. Stefan. For who she is. And she returns the favor to him. Don't you see that there is a peace that comes over her in his presence. Surely, you could have not missed it."

" No. I have seen it."

" I know, cause it's obvious. Stefan, she's found her place to be. I don't want her to spend the next 20 years looking for it, just because it comes from an unconventional person. Nothing is guaranteed, Stefan. All I can do is support her, whatever comes. And if, it doesn't last, at least she'll have the memories and reference of Jason, so that she can process what she wants for herself and Grace. And I have to go, and check on the bride."

" How is Caroline?"

" Completely nervous. And beautiful. I would have never left her alone, but Virginia is with her. Relax."

" Relax. There are enough bodyguards to match one for every guest."

(laughs) " Stop exaggerating."

" Who's exaggerating. Besides, I must prepare for the arrival of our special guest."

Bobbie kisses Stefan. " I'll see you later." Bobbie is on her way back to the house.

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The Quartermaines are gathered in their seats.

" Well, I never thought I'd see the day that we'd be back at this hellhole for another wedding."

" Oh, Edward, put a sock in it. We should all be happy that Jason invited us here."

" GRATEFUL? I got bodysearched on my way to this pile of rocks."

" Father, please. No more of your moaning. We're here to share in Jason and Carly's happiness."

" UGH! I am surrounded by idiots. My grandson, the Godfather, is going to marry a 'hoochiemama'."

(Emily laughing)" Grandfather, where did you ever hear that word from?"

" From that infernal station that you listen to...MTV."

" Well, I can't disagree with your asssessment of Carly, Mr. Quartermaine. But, I think thats she's perfect for Jason.", Keesha says.

" You're just glad she didn't get her hooks into AJ."

" So, and what if I am? Let Jason deal with that human tornado. Better him than AJ."

Monica groans, " I cannot believe that that witch has BOTH my sons on the hook. What did I ever to do deserve this?"

" Monica, do you want me to try and answer that?" Monica turns around to face a smirking Lesley Webber.

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Carly and Virginia are making their last minute arrangements when Bobbie comes in. Tears begin to form in Bobbie's eyes.

" Bobbie, what's wrong? Did I do something wrong? Is Jason not going to marry me?"

" No, Caroline. Nothing like that. I just came into the room, and saw you there, in your wedding gown, and I was just touched. That's all. So, where is Grace?"

" Sitting over there on the bed asleep." Grace was indeed on the bed, like an angel.

" So, Virginia, is our daughter ready?"

" Yes, Bobbie, she is. I think that I am going to go and freshen myself up."

Bobbie and Carly are left in the room.

" Sometimes, my mom isn't subtle at all."

" No. That was too obvious. I guess she thought that we ought to talk."

" Well, then, let me go first. I want to thank you. Not only for helping me get better from the stroke. But, for the way that you protected Grace and me. After all I did to you...I'll never know why you did it. You could have just thrown me to the wolves."

" No, I couldn't. I admit, I was as mad at you as anything. But, from the moment that Stefan came to tell me that you had been involved in that terrible crash, none of that seemed to matter. Not at all. I'm glad to be your mother, Caroline. And to be Grandmother to that beautiful little girl. And I think that you've made a good choice in a husband."

" You're not thinking that I'm crazy marrying a Mob Guy?"

" Do you love him?"

" Yes."

" Then, no, I don't think so. I think that you're smart enough to weigh all your options and the pros and cons of life with Jason. And I saw his devotion to you while you were in the hospital. He came by everyday. And when you moved into Wyndermere to finish rehabilitation, he never missed a day. That speaks volumes as to what he thinks of you."

" But.....I'm not Robin."

" No, you're not the Princess Robin. We aren't the Princess type. We're more Chinese Empresses."

(laughs) " Chinese Empresses?"

" Yes. Bottom line is, Jason WANTS to marry you. He asked you. And you love him and accepted. So, you stand here and collect your thoughts, and I'll get Grace together."

" Bobbie?"

" Yes?"

" Thank you."

" No need for thank yous. That's what the Mother of the Bride is supposed to do."

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Stefan was standing with Ralston and a detail of the armed guards. The helicopter was landing. They stood a safe distance away as it landed. The passenger got off of the chopper, and ran towards Stefan.

" Nice of you to have me here, Mr. Cassadine."

" Well, the groom has been awaiting your arrival, Mr. Corinthos. Ralston, please make sure that Mr. Corinthos is shown to Mr. Morgan as soon as possible."

Sonny left with the Cassadine guards, as Stefan worked out the arrangements for Sonny's departure.

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Jason, Luke and Mike are in one of the rooms at Wyndermere when Sonny walks in.

" Michael?"

" Sonny? But, you said that you couldn't come?"

" Well, your bride had other thoughts. Come here." Sonny and Jason hug. And then Sonny hugs Mike.

" Well, Michael, how did they find you?"

" Cassadine has a lot of connections?"

" So, Stefan Cassadine brought you here? Why did you come? Place yourself in this kind of danger?"

" Because you were getting married. And I wasn't going to miss it for anything in the world. Hey, Luke."

" Sonny. Get over here." They hug. " So, how's life on the lamb?"

" Interesting."

Luke laughs. " Yeah, I know it. I know it well."

" How are you with all of this?"

" What? Carly marrying Jason. You know, don't you?"

" About her being your niece? Yeah. Cassadine had to explain that part in order for me to understand why he was the one looking for me."

" Well, family's all around. I'm the lucky guy who gets to give away the bride."

" I heard that Bobbie had re-married CASSA-DYNE."

" Yeah. She seems to be happy. Hey, who knew? Count Vlad and I don't speak, but we're not killing one another. So, we have a day-to-day truce. Now, if you gentlemen will excuse me, I have to find a bride." Luke leaves.

Mike comes over to Sonny. " It's good to see you, son. I've missed you."

" You know Mike, I'm sorry.."

" No need for that. You did what you have to do. I understand that completely. And it took awhile, to get through the anger and frustration, but I did. All I do now, is say a prayer for you daily. And today, my prayers were answered."

" I can't stay, Mike."

" I know that. But, I will enjoy and savor each moment that I have with you. Well, I'll see you downstairs Jason."

Sonny and Jason face one another. Sonny begins to laugh.

" What?"

" I never thought I'd see you in this monkey suit. Ready to go down the aisle."

" Me neither. But, Carly, well...."

" You love her, Jason?"

" Yeah. Not in the way that I loved Robin. It's so much more real, Sonny. I don't have to lie to her. I don't have to feel bad one bit about the part of my life that I hide from her. She takes me, as is."

" If she does that, then, you're one lucky stiff."

" And man, you should see her little girl."

" You? A Daddy?"

" Well, AJ is the father."

" Interesting..."

" But, I've spent a lot of time with the kid. She's amazing. Sonny, I like it when we're a family. Carly, she never pushed me about marriage or anything. I just woke up one morning, and realized that I wanted her arround on a permanent basis."

" Then, I wish you all the best in the world. .....Ok, Jason. Are you gonna make me beg?"

" Well, Sonny. I can tell you. She and Jax broke up."

" NO! Why?"

" I don't know. But, Jax is married to Venus Ardenowski."

" V?"

" Yep. Why...do you want Brenda back?"

" Nope. Actually, I'm living with a woman now."

" I would say, 'Do I know her', but that is..."

" You do know her."

" Who?"

" Miranda Jameson."

" MIRANDA?"

" Yep. I met her on the beach in Bali, and we started talking and from that moment on, we haven't seemed to be able to get away from one another. I've even asked her to marry me, but she says no."

" Why?"

" Thinks that I'm still hung up on Brenda."

" Are you?"

" No. I really know that now. When I asked you about her, I realized right before you said anything that it didn't matter to me what you said. That part of my life is over."

" Well, I hope you're happy."

" I am. Now, we gotta get you married."

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Carly is all alone when Luke walks into the room. As Carly turns around, Luke feels a lump form in his throat.

" Well, if it isn't sweet Caroline."

" Come on, Luke. Gimme a break."

" I will give you a break. You look great. Better than great. Special. You look really special, Caroline. You done good."

" You think so, Luke?"

" Would Uncle Luke lie?"

" Is water wet?"

They both break out in laughter.

" Well, come on, darlin'. We got to get this circus on the road."

Luke and Carly leave.

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The wedding goes off without a hitch. Jason , Sonny, Mike and Luke are all attending. As are Bobbie and Virginia. You have Nikolas walk down little Grace, Blond ringlets in her hair, who's doing her best to throw down the rose petals. Along with Lulu, who is adorable. They are married in peace.



Conversations around the reception:

Laura: Well, Luke. You have to be happy. Carly is happy. Jason is happy. You got to see Sonny. And we got through another occasion without you and Stefan tearing each other apart.

Luke: Yeah, darling. What could be better.

Laura: Why don't you ask me in 5 months.

Luke: Why 5 months?

Laura: Cause that's when the next Spencer will be making it's debut.

Luke: Laura, NO!

Laura: YES!

Luke: Well, alright. I STILL got it!!

They both laugh and kiss.


Bobbie: Stefan, a penny for your thoughts.

Stefan: I'm a Cassadine. Isn't a penny cheap?

Bobbie: Not if you're a Spencer.

Stefan: I was thinking how empty the house will be without Caroline.

Bobbie: Don't you mean Grace? You talk a good game, but I know that that little girl has you wrapped around her little finger.

Stefan: Alright, I confess. I am absolutely besotted with her. That nursery will be so empty without her.

Bobbie: Well.....not necessarily.

Stefan: Barbara, what do you mean?

Bobbie: I mean, if all goes well, we'll have someone to bring into that Nursery in 5 months.

Stefan: But...Barbara...I thought....

Bobbie: So did I. And the doctors say that I am modern miracle. But, it's a miracle, nontheless.

Bobbie and Stefan kiss.

After a few dances, Jason gets up to make a toast....

" Um. Well. I am not much of a speaker. But, I wanted to thank everyone for coming here. It meant a lot. The people that I care about most in the world are here. And that means more to me than you will ever know. So, Carly, Grace and me, the three of us...(Carly leans over and whispers something in his ear. Jason looks at her, she is smiling with tears in her eyes, he kisses her) CORRECTION...The FOUR of us, thank you for coming. So, let's have some more fun."

A good time is to be had by all.

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SIX MONTHS LATER:

Felicia Jones Scorpio is opening her mail, when she gets this invitation.

COME TO A CELEBRATION OF LIFE..

A POST-NATAL BABY SHOWER


Celebrating the births of:

Miss Lila Amy Webber Spencer

Miss Tatianna Eugenie Spencer Cassadine

Mr. Michael Jason Morgan


To be held at Wyndermere, Spoon Island. Dress is informal. There will be games and fun to be had by all.

R.S.V.P.- Mrs. Stefan Cassadine, 555-1456.

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So, Questions to be answered:

No, Luke and Stefan are not friends. They barely speak. But agree to co-exist.

Lucky and Nikolas have forged an uneasy brotherhood, formed over weekly dinners with Grandma Lesley.

Lucky and Emily are still serious.

Robin and Nikolas broke up, when she got a terrific opportunity to study in Europe, connected with HIV. They are still good friends.

Nikolas is on his way to University, Harvard. His first day there, he runs into a completely new Elizabeth Webber, who has grown up and matured a great deal since Nikolas last saw her. They hit it off right away.

Jason is indeed the Don. But, Stefan has made it clear that Jason is under Cassadine protection.

THE END

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I would like to thank everyone for all their support during this time. You guys have been great. And I would love to thank MSimon1880, with the original blueprint of Mr. Immigration Man. This has been difficult, but fun.