************************Authors Note***************************************************** 
This story starts in October of 2000. Joe has had his second HIV test and it was negative. Frank and Courtney are apart. The newspaper article about someone at the hospital having HIV has come out. Frank and Joe have finished the sting against Courtney. Scott and Lucy are getting a divorce Eve and Kevin are still together. Jack and Livvie have just met. 
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The sun streams into Jill's bedroom window. Jill groggily rolls over then sits up stretching. She sighs sadly. Jill slowly gets out of bed and goes to the window looking out at the beautiful crisp fall day. 
Jill: Another day of being alone 
Jill shakes her head and takes a deep breath 
Jill: Better get used to it girl. 
Jill goes in the bathroom and begins taking her pills. She looks at her self in the mirror and begins to cry. She takes a deep breath and tries to pull herself together. 
Jill: Okay enough of this! Come on you can't fix this you just have to live with it! 
Jill finishes taking her medicine. Just then the phone rings. Jill sits on her bed and answers it 
Jill: Hello 
Denise: Hey Jill it's me listen you want to come with Diana, Maggie, and Me to Johnny La La's tonight? 
Jill sighs 
Jill: And do what? I don't sing, I can't drink, and it's not like I can pick up a guy. 
Denise sighs 
Denise: Come on Jill, none of us are singers, you don't have to drink to have fun, and who says you can't find a great guy. 
Jill laughs sarcastically 
Jill: Hello Denise remember I have HIV what guy in there right mind would want a relationship with me! And I'm not going to lie about it. I have to face facts I''m going to be single for the rest of my life that's just how it is. 
Denise sighs 
Denise: Jill that is just not true. Plenty of HIV patients have partners. 
Jill snorts 
Jill: Yeah, and they usually have HIV to! Hey maybe I should look at the hospital for a cute guy with HIV huh 
Jill laughs sarcastically. 
Denise: That is not always true and you know it. Look and Joe and Gabriella 
Jill: Okay first off Joe doesn't have HIV so far thank God, and hopefully he never will, and secondly Gabby fell for him before she new! No guy will fall for me now. 
Denise: How can you say that. 
Jill: Because it's the truth! 
Denise: So what you are just going to stop living is that it? You're just going to shut yourself away and feel sorry for yourself? 
Jill sighs 
Jill: I''m just being realistic Denise. I mean come on think about it. My own family turned on me when I told them why on earth would a stranger except me. Especially a man who knows I can never sleep with him, and can never have children. What man would want me? 
Denise: A very special one 
Jill: He'd have to be a saint. Look Denise I appreciate what you're saying, and believe me your friendship means the world to me. But I know what I'm talking about. People are still scared of this and no man would want a woman with such a doomed future. I mean come on would you want a man with HIV? 
Denise: It depends on the man. 
Jill sighs 
Jill: Be honest Denise you wouldn't. I mean I sure as heck wouldn't have before this happened. Oh sure I'd feel bad for them and try to be their friend and maybe help them as a nurse but I would never date them. So why should I think a man would date me. 
Denise sighs realizing she's not going to win this today 
Denise: Okay, Okay, I don't agree with you but I can see I'm not going to change your mind. But hey you can still hang out with your friends right? Come on come with us tonight? 
Jill sighs 
Jill: I'll think about it. Look I need to go get ready for work I'll talk to you later. 
Denise: Okay I'll see you at work bye 
Jill: Bye 
They hang up. 
Frank is driving to Courtney's to confront her with the tape they made. He is on the phone with Joe. 
Joe: So you think this will work 
Frank: Are you kidding me? The last thing that piece of trash will want is to be exposed for the retched creature she really is. 
Joe: I hope you're right. 
Frank sighs 
Frank: I sure know how to pick them don't I. I swear I don't know why I even try to find a woman. I should just give up. 
Joe: Oh come on Frank so you've had a little bad luck in the love department. That's no reason to give up. 
Frank: A little! A little bad luck! Joe that's like saying the Titanic was just a little boat reck. Come on my love life from the time I was a teen has been a total disaster! Lets run down the list shall we. Okay Junior high first girlfriend things were going really well until I found out she was dating half the boys in school! High school wonderful girlfriend totally inlove until she decides she's gay and I become the laughing stock of the school! Collage start dating a girl really like her totally falling inlove till her jealous boyfriend who she forgot to mention shows up on campus and beats the living daylights out of me! After Collage meet this very shy girl she dosn't want to talk much about her life but that's okay. I again give her my heart only to wake up one day to find she's gone and has emptied my savings account. Did a little digging and discover she's wanted in several states for carrying out similar con jobs! OH oh but the best has to be my romp with a freaken cereal killer! And now Courtney! She's an evil witch! God Joe I have had nothing but horrible luck. Lets face it I'm doomed to be alone. I might as well give up and just focus on my kids, family, friends, and my job. 
Joe: Okay look Frank I'll admit you haven't had good luck but if you give up you'll never find the right one 
Frank: And If I don't I'm going to continue to get hurt. Forget it Joe it isn't worth it. The right one isn't out there for me and even if she is with my luck I'll never find her. I'm swearing off woman for good. They are nothing but heartache. 
Joe sighs 
Joe: I wish I could change your mind 
Frank: Well you can't. Look I have to go I''m here. I'll come see you when I'm done 
Joe: Okay good luck 
Frank: Thanks bye 
Joe: bye 
They hang up 
Joe shakes his head and sighs as he hangs up 

Gabriella is busy making breakfast for her and Joe. Joe comes into the kitchen and plops down at the table and sighs. Gabriella comes over misinterpreting what is wrong. She wraps her arms around him and kisses him on the cheek. 
Gabriella: Everything is going to be okay. Courtney will have no choice but to retract her statement and then all this craziness can stop. Don't worry everything is going to be fine. 
Joe sighs and kiss her hand pulling her into his lap. 
Joe: I know, and I think it really will work. Courtney won't want to be exposed. I mean that tape shows her true colors so vividly there is no way she'll want to risk it getting seen. 
Gabriella looks at Joe worriedly 
Gabriella: Then why do you look so unhappy? 
Joe sighs 
Joe: I'm worried about my brother. Frank has had so many heartaches and bit let down so many times. 
Joe sighs and shakes his head sadly 
Joe: I just got off the phone with him he told me he's swearing of woman all together. He's tired of getting hurt. I mean I can understand why he feels this way he has had nothing but horrible luck. But I really think there is someone out there for him and I hate the idea of him being alone. 
Gabriella: That is so sad. But I don't get it why has someone as great as Frank had such horrible luck 
Joe shrugs 
Joe: I've asked myself that same question a thousand times or more. I mean, if he only went for pretty faces, or ladies with money, you know I'd be able to say oh that's why. But the fact is Frank dates all types. 
Gabriella: And you couldn't persuade him to keep trying? 
Joe: Nope, I'm going to keep trying but unless the right one suddenly drops from above I'm not sure I'll succeed. 
Gabriella: Well. Well maybe that's good that he's not looking. I mean, they do say you'll find the right one when you're not looking. 
Joe nods 
Joe: True. But you have to be willing to except it. I'm not sure Frank is willing anymore. 
Gabriella: Well maybe he'll change his mind. 
Joe: Maybe. You know I think the problem maybe that Frank loves the under dog. He has always loved rooting for and helping the underdog. So naturally the women he's drawn to are underdogs. But, it just so happens there is usually a good reason for them being underdogs. 
Gabriella nods 
Gabriella: Yeah, that's probably true. 
Joe nods 
Joe: You know looking at Frank and all the heartache he has had over the years makes me realize how truly lucky I am. 
He smiles up at Gabriella lovingly 
Joe: It case I haven't mentioned it lately I love you Gabriella with all my heart and all my soul. And I know I am truly blessed to have you in my life. 
Gabriella has tears in her eyes. 
Gabriella: Well the feeling is mutual. 
They kiss tenderly. 

Chris is at the recovery room quietly drinking coffee with a distant look on his face. Livvie comes up to him and plops down. 
Livvie: Hey Chris 
Chris: hmm 
LIvvie: Isn't it nice out. I was thinking later of going apple picking want to come? 
Livvie sees Chris isn't paying attention. She waves her hand infront of Chris's face. 
Livvie: Hello earth to Chris come in Chris. 
Chris: What? Oh sorry no no I don't really feel like apple picking today but thanks anyway. 
Chris continues to gaze off into space 
Livvie: Okay, so are you going to tell me what's bothering you or am I going to have to pry it out of you. 
Chris: Huh? 
Livvie: Come on Chris we're friends, and friends are there for each other. You have done so much for me. Let me help you, I can tell something is wrong what is it? 
Chris sighs 
Chris: Oh it's nothing really 
Livvie: It sure seemed like something when I sat down here. So what gives? 
Chris smiles 
Chris: Can't hide anything from you can I 
LIvvie: From a friend no. Now come on let me help you 
Chris sighs 
Chris: Livvie you can't help me. this isn't something you can fix 
Livvie: Oh really try me. 
Chris: Okay, What would you do if you were in love with someone who barley new you existed. What if you had to watch the person you loved with every fiber of your being, the person you felt destined to be with, the person you had dreamed of finding you whole life fall in and out of love with every guy around you. What if you had to watch while man after man fell for her and watched as she fell for them. And everytime like clock work she ended up getting hurt. But does she ever turn to you? Does she ever stop to think that everything she wants to find is right in front of her! No, no ofcourse not! She's to busy chasing the next guy in town cause God forbid she give Chris Ramsey a chance! Oh she turns to me all right! But only when she needs something, only when she's been hurt. Never for love, and never for me. You try not to think about her but every time you close your eyes at night you see her, you try not to care but when you see her upset your heart breaks, you 
Chris sighs and shakes his head 
Chris: Never mind 
Livvie: Does she know how you feel? 
Chris snorts 
Chris: Are you kidding me she'd either run screaming or laugh at me. She'd never take me seriously 
LIvvie: Chris if she doesn't know how can you know she'd do that? Maybe she thinks you don't care about her. 
Chris: I've tried to tell her a time or two, I've shown her over and over again in my own way but nothing gets the message through. I should just give up. 
Livvie: No Chris no don't ever give up on love. It's to wonderful to give up on 
Chris snorts 
Chris: Yeah when it works and when exactly is that! 
Livvie: Okay Chris listen to me please. You are one of my best and dearest friends, and you've helped and advised me so much so please let me advise you now okay 
Chris shrugs 
Livvie: If the two of you are meant to be it will happen. But it would help if you'd come clean with her about how you feel. And I don't mean doing something nice for her or being nice to her cause that is simply acts of friendship. No woman is going to guess that it means something else. You need to walk up to her and tell her just how you feel. I know you are scared of what she might say, but have you ever thought that you might be wrong? That maybe just maybe she's in love with you to. But maybe she thinks you don't like her in that way. Maybe if you told her she'd be happy and the two of you could be together. 
Chris sighs 
Chris: She's with someone right now, though I'm sure it's only a matter of time before it ends. Every one of her relationships have. I'd try in-between but that usually means knowing what night to call since she usually finds someone new with in hours. 
Chris shakes his head. 
Livvie: Chris stop making excuses. You have to live for today. You don't know what might happen tomorrow, what you might regret never saying. Take a chance Chris really what have you got to loose. 
Chris considers this 
Chris: Her friendship 
Livvie: But you could gain the love of your life. Talk to her Chris tell her 
Just then Chris's pager goes off. Chris sighs 
Chris: I gotta go. 
Chris gets up 
Chris: Thanks Livvie 
Livvie grabs his arm as he starts to leave 
Livvie: Remember what I said Chris. Don't put this off another day. 

Kevin and Eve are having some coffee down in the hospital cafeteria. 
Eve: So 
Kevin: So 
Eve sighs 
Eve: Kevin look I understand you wanting to reach out to Livvie. 
Kevin sighs 
Kevin: Eve don't make this situation worse by lying if you understood you wouldn't be asking me not to see her. 
Eve sighs in exasperation. 
Eve: Kevin I am trying to help you okay! I love you and the fact of the matter is Rachel is dangerous 
Kevin: My God Eve we aren't even talking about Rachel we're talking about Livvie! You know my daughter! 
Eve: You don't even know that that is true! My God Kevin look at the source! And even if it is! 
Kevin: Rachel being related to LIvvie doesn't make Livvie a bad person anymore then me being related to Ryan makes me a bad person 
Eve: Why are you defending her! 
Kevin: Why are you asking me not to! 
Eve: She's a bad person! 
Kevin: YOU DON'T KNOW THAT! And you know what I don't even think this is about LIvvie, I think you'd be willing to except Livvie if Lucy didn't like her this is all about Lucy! 
Eve: THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH LUCY! THIS IS ABOUT ME TRYING TO DO WHAT'S BEST FOR US! 
Kevin: YOU MEAN BEST FOR YOU! YOU JUST CAN'T STAND THE IDEA OF ME HAVING OTHER PEOPLE WHO NEED ME! 
Eve is near tears 
Eve: That is not true! 
Kevin: Oh please it's always about you it always has been it always will be. You know way what you will about Lucy at least she cares for people besides herself. 
Eve: KEVIN! 
Kevin: I need some air 
Kevin leaves 
Eve: KEVIN! KEVIN DON'T YOU DARE WALK AWAY FROM ME! 
Kevin is already out the door. Eve starts sobbing then seeing everyone in the cafeteria staring at her. Eve runs out and goes to the bathroom. She splashes cold water on her face, then stairs at herself in the reflection 
Eve: Why is it everytime I think I've found the right one and I give my heart away he turns out to be the wrong one. Isn't there anyone out there meant for me? 
Eve sighs and goes back to work 

Lucy is sitting in the Port Charles Grill drinking some coffee, when Karen walks up. 
Karen: Hey Lucy you wanted to see me? 
Lucy nods 
Lucy: Hi Karen yes please sit. 
Karen sits down hesitantly 
Karen: So what's going on? 
Lucy puts down her coffee cup and looks at Karen directly 
Lucy: You know, as bad as things have been for me the past few months it has given me some good perspective on things and a chance to really think things through 
Karen nods 
Karen: I can see where it would but what does that have to do with you asking me to meet you here? 
Lucy sighs 
Lucy: Because I owe you an apology. 
Karen is stunned and just stairs at Lucy 
Lucy: I was so wrapped up in protecting Christina, and fighting Julie and Chris that I forgot what marriage to Scott means. I forgot that Scott doesn't have one or two but three daughters and each of them are very very important. I was your step mother and instead of being there for you I turned on you. That was horrible of me. 
Karen: Lucy I I mean you don't have I'm a grown woman. . . 
Lucy: With a problem that can get the best of you. I should have realized at that moment that I found out you were using that I didn't have one daughter to fight for I had two. You needed us and we failed you. I'm sorry Karen. I know you never intentionally did anything to hurt Christina and I know you are more then trust worthy. 
Karen has tears in her eyes 
Karen: Lucy that is so nice of you but really it's okay. I''m find now and I understand your reaction to all of that really I do. 
Lucy: Well I'm glad but I just want you to know that even though your father and I are getting a divorce if you ever need anything, or just want someone to talk to I'm here okay. 
Karen smiles 
Karen: Lucy that is so sweet of you thank you. 
Karen sighs 
Karen: So you don't think there is any hope for you and Scott? 
Lucy sighs sadly and shakes her head. 
Lucy: I really wish there was Karen. I do love Scott very much. But, but it's not the way you love a husband it's how you love a special friend. I I guess I wanted it to be true love so badly that I let myself believe it was but it's not. Had your father and I stayed together any longer I'm afraid we would have destroyed our friendship. At least this way that stays intact. 
Karen nods understandingly. 
Lucy: You know in life we get one truly great love and if we aren't careful we can blow it. I did that once and I guess I was trying to recreate it with Scott. Only it didn't work. 
Karen: I guess your true love was Kevin? 
Lucy nods sadly wiping her eyes 
Lucy: Yeah, my doc. Well he's not my Doc anymore I guess. Funny though even with all the time that has passed and all the changes I can't stop thinking of him as mine, as the man I love with all that I am. But I know that can't be. 
Karen sighs 
Karen: I can't believe I'm about to say this, but maybe Kevin feels the same way. I mean I know Kevin and Eve have been having problems lately 
Lucy smiles 
Lucy: Karen that's very nice of you but Kevin does love Eve and I want him to be happy. No, that's in the past. I don't like it but I have to except it. 
Karen: I'm sorry 
Lucy nods 
Lucy: Me to. 
Just then Karen gets a page. 
Karen: Oh Lucy I'm sorry I have to go. 
Lucy nods 
Lucy: Okay. but first Karen please let me give you a word of advice 
Karen: Okay sure 
Lucy: Live for today. When you have something or someone special make the most of it here and now cause you just don't know. 
Karen nods 
Karen: Yeah I know. 
Karen leaves Lucy sighs and continues her breakfast. 

Scott is walking out of GH after a meeting with the hospital board, when a reporter races up to him. 
Reporter: Mr. Baldwin you are the lawyer for the hospital correct. 
Scott continues walking barley acknowledging the reporter. 
Scott: One of them. 
Reporter: Isn't it true that the hospital is knowingly employing HIV positive people. 
Scott gets to his car 
Scott: All patients at GH are completely safe, and further more it's none of your Damn business. 
Scott starts to get in the car 
Reporter: But isn't it true that a doctor could accidentally expose a patent to HIV, and that the doctor is actually harming themselves by working here. 
Scott sick and tired of this calm no comment style Lee has advised gets back out of his car and slams the door. 
Scott: Okay listen you and listen good cause you aren't going to hear this twice. With all the precautions that the employees at this hospital take, and with all of the knowledge we have about this disease there is absolutely no risk of someone accidentally getting infected it just can't happen. This hospital only provides the best care and anyone who has even half the sense of a dog knows they are safe at GH. And further more as for the employee's health that is no one's business except the employee. That person is making the most courageous and admirable decision they can and should be commended for it. Instead of thinking about themselves and giving up what they love to do they are staying and helping others despite the risk to themselves. They are making the most out of what ever time they have they are living for today and that my friend is the sign of a truly wise person. 
Scott gets in his car and speeds off leaving the reporter dazed. 

Joe is working at the nurses station when Karen walks up. 
Karen: Hey Joe 
Joe: Hi Karen. 
Karen: So, how are you holding up? 
Joe sighs 
Joe: Okay I guess. I mean I've tested negitive two times now so my odds have certainly improved and hopefully the maggizine article will kind of disapear. 
Karen: You know it probably will. I mean come on this is a maggizine that reports that Elivis is alive and well and living on the moon 
They both chuckle 
Karen: So I'm sure people will start to forget about it. 
Joe: Yeah well hopefully if what Frank and I are doing pays off the source will retract the statement all together. 
Karen looks confused 
Karen: What are you and Frank doing? You mean you know who the source is? 
Joe nods 
Joe: I'll give you a clue her name starts with a C and she's been a pain in the neck ever since she showed up here. 
Karen: Courtney! 
Joe: You guessed it. 
Karen shakes her haed angrily 
Karen: That little b- - - h! Of all the heartless, cruel, mean spirited, horrrible things! You saved her sons life and this is how she thanks you! 
Joe sighs 
Joe: I know I know. But Frank and I put together a sting with Victor's help. We got her to confess to everything. Frank is confronting her with it now. If she dosn't retract her statement the tape goes public. 
Karen: Well that's good at least she's not getting away with this. 
Joe: Yeah 
Karen: Joe listen I want you to know that no matter what happens I'll always be your friend okay. 
Joe smiles 
Joe: Thanks that helps to know, and you know I'll always be your friend to. 
Karen nods and smiles 
Joe: Speaking of which. How are you holding up? Is everything going okay? 
Karen smiles and nods 
Karen: Yeah things are okay. I still get urges to pop a pill but I'm fighting it and I haven't given in once. 
Joe: Well good for you, that's great Karen. I want you to know if you ever get to sttessed out though you can always come find me I've always got time to listen to you Karen 
Karen smiles 
Karen: Thanks Joe. Well I'd better go check on some paitents I'll talk to you later. 
Joe: Okay see you around. 
Karen: Oh let me know what happens with Courtney okay 
Joe nods 
Joe: Sure thing. 
Karen heads off. 

Jill is busy working when Denise walks up. 
Denise: So, any chance I can change your mind about tonight? Look we don't have to go out to a bar. We can go to a movie, or a nice dinner or even crash at one of our apartments and order in and watch movies. 
Jill smiles greatful for the friendship 
Jill: I appriceate that Denise and thank you for asking but I'm really not the best company these days. 
Denise: Oh come on if you can't be cranky with your friends then who can you be cranky with. 
Jill laughs 
Denise: Look, no one expects you to be in the best mood but really Jill you shouldn't stop living your life. 
Jill sighs 
Jill: Denise look I appriceate what your saying I do, but look in all likly hood I'm going to be alone for the rest of my life and I need to get used to it. 
Denise sighs exsasperatedly. 
Denise: What size building has to fall on your girl! That's my whole point! You are not now, nor will you ever be alone! You have friends who care about you and will never let you be alone. Look you have a choice you can either live your life to the fullest and enjoy your self or sit around feeling sorry for your self but the one thing you don't have a choice about is your friends. We are here for you and are going to remaine here for you wether your like it or not so get used to it! So are we doing something tonight or not. 
Jill sighs 
Jill: Alright alright come over to my place and we can order in and rent some movies. 
Denise: Great I'll tell the others. 
Denise walks off Jill sighs shaking her head. 

Joe and Gabriella are talking in a corner of the ER when they see Frank come in. They both race over 
Joe: Frank! How did it go? 
Gabriella: Is she going to retract her statement? 
Frank sighs 
Frank: I think so, I mean she definitely doesn't want that tape to get out. And I told her if she didn't call the tabloid's and tell the truth that the tape would be made public. 
Frank shrugs 
Frank: I guess we'll just have to wait and see. 
Gabriella: Well considering what a spineless cowered she is I imagine she'll give in and do what we want. 
Joe smiles 
Joe: I hope so. 
He extends his hand to Frank 
Joe: Thanks Frank, I know that wasn't easy for you. 
Frank smiles shaking his brothers hand 
Frank: Hey, you're my brother I love you, I'm not about to let that good for nothing tramp walk all over you. 
Frank grins 
Frank: That's my job 
They all laugh. 
Frank: But seriously I was happy to do it. I mean, she can't be allowed to get away with hurting people and insighting fear like that. Besides maybe if I hadn't been such a fuel and fallen for her this would never have happened 
Gabriella: Oh come on Frank you can't really believe that. 
Joe: Yeah, this is just who she is. You being involved with her didn't cause this. Besides if you hadn't gotten involved with her there would be no Neil. And that is not something I for one would want. 
Gabriella: Joe is right it's not your fault. 
Frank sighs 
Frank: Well it doesn't matter now, I've learned my lesson no more women for me. I'm just not cut out for love. 
Joe: Frank. . . 
Just then they hear a huge recus all three of them turn as a huge crowed of reporters, and camera crews come racing through the door. 
Frank: What the? 
They race over to the nurses station and surround a surprised Jill 
Reporter 1: Are you aware of the article recently published about a Doctor at GH having HIV? 
Jill: Yes that article hurt a lot of people. 
Reporter 2: We have been informed that there was a mistake in the original article. The actual person with HIV is a nurse by the name of Jill Garnet! 
The reporter points accusingly at a stunned Jill 
Reporter 2: How do you respond?! 
Jill is stunned and frozen in place with fear. She looks around desperately for help 
Gabriella: Oh no, they've cornered Jill! 
Frank looks at Jill trapped in the middle of this mob of angry reporters snapping pictures and shoving microphones in her face. Frank feels an ache in his heart for her, and can't help but feel a little guilty 
Frank: Damn you Courtney damn you. 
 

Chapter Two

Jill tries to run from the reporters 
Jill I can't I can't 
They fallow her continuing to snap pictures and surround her pressing for info. Jill begins sobbing. 
Reporter 1: Isn't it true you knowingly hid your status to keep your job? 
Reporter2: Isn't it true you are endangering hundreds of patients daily. 
Gabriella: Someone has to stop this! 
Joe: I'm calling security! 
Joe grabs the phone. 
Frank: I'm stopping this right now 
Frank quickly and powerfully squeezes into the group of reporters and maneuvers his way to Jill who is sobbing. He pulls her to him and holds her tightly her face barried in his chest. 
Frank: This questioning is stopping now! This woman has nothing to say to any of you! She is not now nor will she ever be a threat! She is a good nurse and a good person. Further more her personal life is none of your business. It doesn't endanger anyone and it doesn't affect you so get the hell out! 
Reporter3: Says you HIV can be contracted so 
Frank: Says the facts you idiot! The Drs. and nurses here are extremely careful there is no chance of anyone contracting HIV from a doctor or nurse. 
Frank sensing he is not winning this thinks fast. 
Frank: Besides you don't even have the right person 
Reporter4: Isn't this Jill Garnet? 
Frank makes a split second decision as he continues to block Jill from the reporters 
Frank: Yeah but I''m the one with HIV 
The reporters are stunned as is Jill. Jill looks up at him shocked someone is doing this for her. 
Reporter: You? Can we have a name? 
Frank: Frank Scanlon 
Gabriella jumps in 
Gabriella: No he's wrong it's me Gabriella Garza 
The reporters turn to face her Frank takes this opportunity to pull Jill down the hall away from the reporters 
Reporter: How long have you known? 
Joe comes running 
Joe: No sorry wrong again it's me Joe Scanlon
Reporter: Wait a sec 
Karen having heard the comotion 
Karen: Nice try Joe but it's me Karen Wexler 
Eve walks up 
Eve: Thanks Karen but it's me Eve lamburt 
Reporter: Wait a sec who is the real deal here! 
Just then Alan steps up 
Alan: The real deal is that it's none of your business. No patient here at GH is in any sort of danger from the staff. And any news article claiming other wise will be followed by the biggest law suit you've ever seen. I'll close everyone one of your trashy magazines down now get the hell out your tress passing! 
The reporters make a hasty retreat out the door everyone cheers. Down the hall in a cubical Frank and Jill are watching. As they leave Jill turns to Frank. 
Jill: Thank you I don't know what to say thank you 
Frank smiles 
Frank: You don't have to thank me Jill. 
Frank gets a sad look on his face 
Frank: If it wasn't for that retched no good ex of mine this never would have happened. 
Jill takes Frank's hand 
Jill: Frank this isn't your fault. 
Frank sighs 
Frank: I suppose but right now everything is kind of feeling like my fault. So you okay 
Jill smiles 
Jill: Thanks to you I am. That was very brave of you, I mean it's one thing to stand up to those reporters but to say you have it 
Jill shakes her head 
Frank shrugs 
Frank: It got them away didn't it? I guess I don't really care much what people think, besides people have thought far worse of me. 
Jill: Well it was pretty amazing of you anyway. I mean you bearly know me and I am the one who exposed your brother. 
Frank: Jill you didn't do that intentionally. You didn't know the fact is you're as much a victim in all this as Joe is. And I know you well enough to know you're a good person that doesn't deserve to be the victim of that kind of mob 
Frank shakes his head. 
Jill smiles and shakes her head 
Jill: You are one of a kind Frank Scanlon. 
Frank shrugs 
Frank: Just helping someone who needed help that's all. 
Jill: Well I'd like to thank you for it. Can I buy you lunch at the recovery room today? 
Frank: That's really not necessary 
Jill: Well I think it is. it's not every man who would put their neck out there for a stranger. 
Frank smiles 
Frank: Well I don't know about that. But if you insist okay sure. 
Jill: Great say around noon? 
Frank: Sounds good to me I'll see you then. I better get to work 
Jill nods 
Jill: Yeah I better get back to work to. 
They head out. 
Joe and Karen are both now working at the nurses station. 
Joe: That was pretty brave of you, I mean saying you have HIV 
Karen smiles 
Karen: I guess so. But I couldn't let those reporters hurt you or Jill like that, besides it's not like I was standing alone. 
Joe: Well even so it was very brave of you. 
Karen: Well, thanks. I'm always glad to help especially a friend. 
Joe: Well that's what makes you such a wonderful person. 
Karen blushes. 
Karen: Well I think you're a pretty wonderful person to. I mean you didn't have to do anything. Everyone else was handling it but you jumped right in. And since, well since the article made reference to a doctor being exposed well. 
Joe: Hey let them say what they, Jill's a friend I'm not going to let them trash her. 
Karen nods 
Karen: Well I'd better go I have a sessions with Gail soon 
Joe: How is that going? 
Karen: Oh it's going pretty good. I'm learning I don't have to be the best at everything or please everyone. 
Joe: Those are good things to learn. 
Karen: Yeah it certainly will make my life less stressful. 
Joe: Well we could all use a less stressful life 
Karen smiles 
Karen: Amen to that. Well, I'd better go 
Joe: Yeah oh and thanks again 
Karen: You're welcome 
Instinctively without thinking they hug then both pull back quickly 
Karen: I gotta go 
Karen races off Joe tries to refocus on work. Unbenonced to them Gabby is watching from not far off trying not to feel a twinge of jealousy. 

Chris is walking down the hall when he sees Eve. He remembers what Livvie said and decides to at least talk to her 
Chris: Hi Eve? 
Eve looks at him tiredly he can see she's been crying. 
Eve: Hey Ramsey 
Chris takes a deep breath 
Chris: Okay what is it Lamburt? 
Eve: What's what? 
Eve tries to hide that she's upset 
Chris: Well either you've been crying or you're going for the raccoon look. 
Chris indicates the mascara that has run. 
Eve: What? Oh no 
Eve takes out a mirror and starts trying to fix herself up 
Chris: So let me guess you and the shrink had a fight? 
Eve sighs 
Eve: Not that it's any of your business but yeah we did. 
Chris: Hey come on we're friends right, I mean okay maybe not the most conventchunal friends but friends nonetheless. So what happened 
Eve sighs 
Eve: Chris you wouldn't understand okay. 
Chris: Try me. 
Eve: How can you! 
Chris sighs 
Chris: About Livvie huh. Look Eve I know you hate Rachel but Livvie isn't her mother. 
Eve groans 
Eve: What is it with you men! Now you sound just like Kevin! Give Livvie a chance, she's a good person 
Eve mimics sarcastically 
Chris: Well why don't you? I mean come on Lamburt you don't even know her. 
Eve scoffs 
Eve: I know all I need to. 
Chris: Eve how can you know anything about her when you've never even given her a chance. 
Eve groans 
Eve: Chris look not that I expect you to understand but Livvie is a grown woman she is not a small child! She doesn't need Kevin! She is just using him! 
Chris: Using him for what! 
Eve: To make her Mom angry! Anyone can see that! Oh I don't know why I even bother talking to you 
Eve storms off angrily Chris shakes his head 
Chris: Well that went well. 

Lucy is racing down the hall not watching where she is going when she runs head into Kevin 
Lucy: Oh Doc! I'm sorry! 
Kevin: Not a problem you okay? 
Lucy: What? Oh yeah yeah I'm fine just a little frazzled 
Kevin: I can see that, what's going on? 
Lucy: Oh Alan has called an emergency meeting of the board. 
Kevin nods 
Kevin: Oh I see because of the tabloids huh 
Lucy nods and shakes her head in disgust. 
Lucy: It just makes me sick to see this kind of ignorant hatred and fear still so ramped. You know every June I look out at an audience of caring faces. Faces of people who I know want to help find a cure for this dreadful disease. And you know you think you really start to think that you're making progress. That people are becoming educated that this fear is going away and then this happens. 
Lucy shakes her head sadly 
Kevin: Well for what it's worth I think you have made a lot of progress and in all honesty the number of people that think like that is getting smaller by the day. 
Lucy sighs 
Lucy: Well you sure wouldn't know that based on today 
Kevin: Yeah, well vultures like that will always exists but I really think there aren't as many of them as there used to be. 
Lucy: I hope you're right Doc. So how about you? How are you doing? 
Kevin sighs 
Lucy: Uh Oh I don't like the sound of that sigh. What's wrong? 
Kevin: What's right. 
Kevin shakes his head tiredly 
Lucy: Ah Livvie and Eve huh 
Kevin: Isn't it always. You know all I want to do is to be a father to my daughter that's all! But to hear Eve tell it 
Kevin sighs and shakes his head. 
Kevin: Am I wrong to want a relationship with Livvie? 
Lucy shakes her head and takes his hand 
Lucy: No Doc ofcourse not. You're her father you love her that is the most natural thing in the world. You should have a relationship with her. She needs you and you need her. 
Kevin: Even if it means associating with Rachel? 
Lucy: Kevin Rachel and Livvie are two different people. You can't let Rachel keep you from your daughter. Besides Livvie is a good person and doesn't deserve to be judged based on her aunt. 
Kevin: So why doesn't Eve get that? Why is she so opposed to this? 
Lucy sighs 
Lucy: Oh doc I wish I knew. But the one thing I do know is that you need to try and talk to Eve. You love each other and this is something that can't be left to fester. 
Kevin: But neither of us are willing to bend 
Lucy: Even if she thought she was loosing you? 
Kevin: You think I should give her that ultimatum? 
Lucy sighs 
Lucy: Kevin Livvie is your daughter that is a sacred bond. If Eve truly loves you she will find it in her to except this. If not well... 
Kevin: Well as a father I have to put my daughter first. 
Lucy nods 
Lucy: Yeah you do. 
Kevin smiles 
Kevin: You always do simplify things for me. 
Lucy smiles 
Lucy: Well I'm always happy to help you. 
Kevin: And I'm grateful for that. 
They instinctively hug then pull back 
Lucy: Uh I better go 
Kevin: Yeah I have patients. 
Lucy: Okay Ta 
Lucy races off as does Kevin. Eve who has been listening from near by has steam practically coming from her ears. 
Eve: I won't give him up with out a fight Ms. Lucy 

Livvie knocks on Rachel's office door 
Rachel: Come in 
Livvie enters a tad hesitant 
Rachel lights up when she sees her 
Rachel: Hello sweet heart. Come in. How are you? 
Livvie: I'm, okay how are you? 
Rachel: Oh I'm just great sweet heart. 
Rachel hugs her 
Livvie: Mom I have a question for you and I really need an absolute honest answers. 
Rachel takes a deep breath fearing what the question might be. 
Rachel: Ofcourse sweet heart what is it? 
Livvie: Why didn't you tell me about my father? Why did you lie to me? I'm not mad at you mother. I love you and I have forgiven you I just need to know why that's all. 
Rachel shakes her head sadly 
Rachel: Oh baby there were so many reasons to keep this quite. 
Livvie: Like what? 
Rachel: Oh honey I don't want to hurt you and the truth is so awful 
Livvie: Mother the lies have hurt me more. The truth may be difficult but it can't be worse then finding out I've been lied to my whole life. 
Rachel: I don't know about that. 
Livvie: Well can you trust me when I say I can handle it and would rather handle it then live with secrets and lies. 
Rachel smiles and shakes her head. 
Rachel: You are so strong and I'm so proud of you. 
Livvie smiles 
Livvie: Well I learned it from watching you 
Rachel brushes the hair out of Livvie's face. 
Rachel: Oh no you are far strong then I ever was. And you do deserve the truth. But can you promise me one thing first? 
Livvie: Sure 
Rachel: Don't let what I'm about to tell you change how you see yourself. You are a wonderful young lady and I do not want you to ever doubt that. I do not want you to ever question your worth or feel that you are not good enough or are unloved. You are wonderful and very loved. 
Livvie smiles with tears in her eyes. 
Livvie: I have never doubted that I'm loved and I promise I'll never forget that. 
They hug 

Frank sits at the bar in the recovery room thinking over the events of the day 
Frank: I can't believe Courtney. I guess I should have known she'd take the cowards way out and just take the heat of Joe by putting it on someone else. I'm such a fuel. I honestly thought she'd do the right thing 
Frank shakes his head. 
Frank: I must be crazy. 
Just then Jill walks in sees Frank and walks over to him. 
Jill: Hi 
Frank smiles 
Frank: Hi 
Jill: So you want to go sit down at a table 
Frank: Yeah sure. 
They sit down 
Jill: I know, I said it before but I really am grateful for what you did today. That took a lot of courage not to mention quick thinking 
Frank shrugs 
Frank: Well I've always kind of liked danger, and as for quick thinking well I am an EMT it's kind of my job. 
Jill laughs 
Jill: I don't think I've ever met anyone as modest as you 
Frank shrugs. 
Frank: I just wish I could have stopped Courtney from doing any of this. 
Jill: She's not your responsibility Frank. She's a grown woman you aren't responsible for her actions. 
Frank: I guess, I just keep thinking I should have known she was going to pull something like this and somehow stopped her. 
Jill: But how could you have known. You're not a mind reader 
Frank: Yeah but I know her. 
Jill sighs 
Jill: I thought I knew my ex to. But look at me now I'm facing HIV because of him. I know he didn't give me this on purpose but still. 
Jill shakes her head sadly. 
Frank: Well, at least he was enough of a man to tell you about it. I mean, you can get treatment and with all the treatments who knows you could out live all of us. 
Jill laughs 
Jill: Well I don't know about that. But yes there are a lot of treatments. But you know what lets not talk about all this doom and gloom anymore lets just have a nice lunch. 
Frank smiles 
Frank: Sounds good to me 
Just then Alison walks over 
Alison: Hey guys how are the two of you doing? 
Frank: Hey Alison, I'm doing good thanks. So how is the working world treating you. 
Alison smiles 
Alison: Not bad at all, I've made a tune of tips and having an okay time doing it. 
Frank: Glad to hear it. Oh Alison this is my friend Jill 
Alison: Oh hi Jill I'm Alison it's nice to meet you. 
She extends her hand and the ladies shake. 
Jill: It's nice to meet you to. 
Alison: So what can I get you guys? 
Frank: I'll have a cheese burger, fries, and a coke. 
Alison: Okay how about you Jill? 
Jill: I'll have a tuna melt but can I get fruit salad instead of fries? 
Alison: Sure no problem. And what would you like to drink? 
Jill: I'll have a diet coke. 
Alison smiles 
Alison: Coming right up. 
Alison heads off. 
Jill: She's sweet 
Frank nods 
Frank: Yeah her and her boyfriend live in the apartment behind here. They are good kids. 
Jill nods 
Frank: So what do you want to talk about? 
Jill thinks 
Jill: I don't know, hey you like sports right? 
Frank nods 
Frank: Are you kidding I love sports especially foot ball. I would have played pro but I got hurt in college and couldn't play anymore. 
Jill nods 
Jill: I like foot ball. But my favorite is Base Ball. I love the Yankees. 
Frank: Yeah so does my son, and my brother. I like them to. I'm really hoping they win the world seares again 
Jill: Me to. I know during the summer I went to every game I could. It helped get my mind off things. 
Frank nods 
Frank: That's important. I know when Neil had cancer everything we could do to keep his mind off of it we did. It's so important to stay up you know, not let it get you down. It's hard but it's important to make the most of every day. 
Jill laughs 
Jill: You sound like my friends. They are always badgering me to get back into life more. 
Frank: Well, you should. I mean, what have you got to loose. 
Jill: I guess. So how is Neil doing? 
Frank: He's doing good. So far there is no sign of his cancer coming back. Knock on wood. 
Frank knocks his hand against the table. 
Jill: That's good he's such a great kid. Hey you want to know a secret? 
Frank: Sure 
Jill: Well, nurses always treat their patients equally but they do have favorites and I'm telling you your son is a definite favorite with most of the nurses. 
Frank smiles 
Frank: Well, ofcourse he's a Scanlon 
They both laugh just then Alison brings their food 
Alison: Here you go 
Frank: Oh thanks Alison 
Jill: Yeah thanks this looks great. 
Alison: You're welcome enjoy 
Alison walks away 
Jill: So if they go to the world seares are you going? 
Frank shrugs 
Frank: I'd like to but I'm not sure I can. It's pretty expensive but I might. 
Jill nods 
Jill: I know what you mean. 
Frank: So tell me some about you. 
Jill shrugs 
Jill: There is not much to tell really. I like sports, I paint when I can 
Frank: Really you paint? 
Jill: Oh it's nothing, just a silly hobby I've done most of my life. I'm not that good but it's very relaxing. How about you? What do you like to do? 
Frank: Oh I don't know, anything sports related, volunteering, hanging out with Neil, doing things on the computer stuff like that. 
Jill: Ahh a computer man 
Frank laughs 
Frank: Yeah I guess. You have to be careful though there are all sorts of things you can run into on the computer. 
Jill: Yeah I know what you mean. Especially in those chat rooms or when someone IM's you 
Frank: Yeah. Hey you like sports right? 
Jill: Yep 
Frank: You want to go play the phooze ball game? 
Jill smiles 
Jill: Your on 
They go over and begin playing. 
Frank: Wow you're good at this. 
Jill: Yeah I've played a few times. 
just then Frank's pager goes off. 
Frank: Ah damn I'm sorry Jill I have to go. 
Jill: Oh that's okay, duty calls I understand. 
Frank: But I want a rematch okay 
Jill smiles 
Jill: Your on 
Frank: Thanks again for lunch 
Jill: No thank you. 
They shake hands and Frank rushes out the door. Jill watches him go with a thoughtful look on her face. then shakes her head 
Jill: Forget it girl he is a wonderful man no way in hell would he get involved with you. 

Gabriella is working at the nurses station when Joe comes up behind her. He wraps his arms around her and berries his face in her neck 
Joe: Mmm you smell so good. 
Gabriella: Thanks 
Gabriella continues working Joe catching on to her icy mood pulls back 
Joe: Uh-oh that is not the reaction I was suspecting. 
Gabriella: Sorry just busy right now. 
Joe: Uh huh 
Joe takes Gabriella by the arm and leads her over to the waiting area then looks at her intensely 
Joe: What's wrong? 
Gabriella sighs 
Gabriella: Nothing, really. 
Joe: You know you are a horrible liar. 
Gabriella sighs 
Gabriella: Look I'm sorry okay it's really dumb and I'm mad at myself for even feeling like this. 
Joe: Gabriella nothing you feel could ever be dumb and you can't help how you feel. Now if you tell me what's bothering you I may be able to help. But if you keep it inside then I can't. 
Gabriella sighs 
Gabriella: Look I don't want to be one of those Jealous, suspicious type girlfriends who make their men crazy by jumping all over them when they so much as talk to another woman. I trust you Joe and I know you'd never hurt me. But 
Gabriella shakes her head and sighs heavily. Joe smiles and takes Gabriella's hand in his. 
Joe: Is this about Karen? 
Gabriella looks at him with tears in her eyes. 
Gabriella: I saw you talking earlier. You two seemed so close so in sink with one another, and and you hugged her. 
Gabriella turns away 
Gabriella: I know, the two of you are over but, I also know you have loved her since you were a kid and that it was out side forces that drove you apart. I guess I just keep thinking that you might go back to her. I mean, you were engaged to her, and I know you had planned on spending forever with her. I guess seeing the two of you so close just 
Gabriella shakes her head. 
Gabriella: I love you Joe and the idea of loosing you just tears me up inside. 
Joe sighs and turns Gabriella towards him 
Joe: Come sit with me. 
They sit facing one another Joe holding onto her hands. 
Joe: You're right. I thought I loved Karen from the time I was a little kid, and your right I had planned on spending forever with her, and I will probably always be somewhat close to her. But Gabriella what you are wrong about is the chance of me going back to her. Gabriella I never new the meaning of the word love before you. I thought I had that true love, that destined partner in Karen but I was wrong. You are the one I want, the one I belong with. I look at you and I see all I've ever wanted and more. Yes, outside forces broke me and Karen up that is true. But Gabby if we'd been meant to be that wouldn't have happened. I believe everything happens for a reason and I believe Karen and I broke up because we weren't meant to be together. I was meant to be with you. Now Karen and I are friends and I hope we always stay that way. But Gabby I assure you friends is all we are ever going to be. I only have enough room for one woman in my heart and that woman is you. 
Gabriella has tears in her eyes as she smiles at him. 
Gabriella: Oh, Joe I love you to, and I only want to be with you. I am sorry I ever questioned you. 
Joe: No don't be. I don't want you ever wondering where you stand with me. So whenever you have questions about my love for you I want you to tell me so I can wipe any doubt from your head. 
Gabriella smiles 
Gabriella: That works for me. 
Joe: Karen and I will always be friends though can you handle that? 
Gabriella nods 
Gabriella: As long as I'm the only one you love it's fine. 
Joe: You will always be the only one I love. 
Joe stands pulls Gabriella to her feet and pulls her close 
Gabriella: Is that a promise? 
Joe: You have my word 
They kiss tenderly 

Kevin is in his office when there is a knock on his door. 
Kevin: Come in. 
Eve comes barreling in and slams her hands down on his desk and glares at him angrily 
Eve: We have to talk now! 
Kevin sighs 
Kevin: Can't we even have one conversation where we don't yell. 
Eve sighs 
Eve: Uh not when I catch you all snugly with Lucy 
Kevin sighs 
Kevin: Eve she is my friend she will always be my friend 
Eve: Oh come off it Kevin! You nearly married her! She's a lot more then a friend and I don't like it! 
Kevin: Oh so now you're not only trying to come between me and my daughter but you're choosing my friends to! 
Eve pushes his files off his desk angrily 
Eve: HOW DARE YOU TALK TO ME LIKE THAT! YOU HAVE NO RELATIONSHIP WITH LIVVIE AND YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE ONE ANYWAY CAUSE SHE'S NOTHING BUT TROUBLE! 
Kevin: I DON'T HAVE ONE PARTLY BECAUSE OF YOU AND I SHOULD DEFINITELY HAVE ONE WITH HER! AND DON'T YOU DARE TALK ABOUT MY DAUGHTER LIKE THAT!! 
Eve: OH SO NOW YOU'RE HER PROTECTOR HUh? SO TELL ME KEVIN IS SHE GOING TO BE ONE OF YOUR LITTLE PROJECTS THAT KEEP YOU TIED UP JUST LIKE LUCY!! 
Kevin is trembling with anger at this point. 
Kevin: The people I care about are not projects they are human beings who need me. I love you Eve but you are not the only person in my life, you never have been and you never will be. That is not how a relationship works. 
Eve: And what if I say that you have to choose. Lucy and Livvie or me then what Kevin? 
Kevin looks coldly at Eve 
Kevin: Lucy saved my life more then once Eve, and Livvie is my flesh and blood. So I wouldn't ask that of me if I were you or you will find yourself out in the cold. 
Kevin storms out of his office leaving Eve crying. After Kevin leaves Eve picks up a picture of Kevin and her and throws it across the room 
Eve: DAMN YOU KEVIN! 
Eve takes a deep breath 
Eve: Fine you want me to except Livvie fine. I''ll except her and when she destroys your life I'll be the one to put your life back together not Lucy! 
Eve storms out of the office 

Rachel and Livvie sit on the couch in Rachel's office facing one another. Rachel is dabbing her eyes with a cleanex 
Livve: Please Mother, please tell me the truth about my past. Whatever it is I can deal with just so long as I know what it is. 
Rachel sighs and smiles shaking her head 
Rachel: You're such a brave good girl. 
Livvie: Because you taught me how to be. Now please Mother I know it's hard but I really do need to know the truth. 
Rachel takes a deep breath. 
Rachel: Okay, okay. My sister Grace and Kevin were lovers. But it wasn't a good relationship Livvie. They were both mentally ill and the relationship was dangerous and destructive for both of them. Both of them were not only unstable mentally but both had horrible tempers which left un checked could do great damage. 
Livvie: Did Grace have the same problems Grandma did? 
Rachel nods 
Rachel: Only her symptoms weren't as definable as Grandma's. It seemed more like she was mean or evil. She wasn't but her behavior could get so wild and so violent that to a person who didn't know the family history well 
Rachel sighs 
Livvie: It would appear that she was 
Rachel: Exactly. But Kevin wasn't much better. His temper and moods were all over the place. And he could become down right explosive without worning. Their relationship was so violent and so plagued with mental illness, rage, and misunderstandings it's a miracle something didn't happen sooner. I begged Grace to leave him I pleaded with her, trying to make her see how dangerous this relationship really was. I mean had at least one of them been truly mentally sound it might have worked but the truth is neither of them were. 
Livvie: But she wouldn't leave? 
Rachel shakes her head 
Rachel: No, as bad as things were and as much as they both seemed to hate each other anytime we'd try to get them to break up they'd begin telling us how inlove they were. 
Livvie: Sounds like they were really messed up 
Rachel nods 
Rachel: Really is wasn't their fault I suppose. I mean, both of them did have mental illness in their families. But I do blame them especially Kevin who is a trained psychiatrist for not realizing the danger in this relationship. He could have spared a lot of people a lot of pain if he'd just walked away. 
Livvie nods 
Livvie: How did I come into the picture? 
Rachel: Well hate and love can be incredibly similar emotions with two extremely passionate people. I suppose one night that hate became so passionate that they ended up making love. 
Livvie nods 
Rachel: Anyway Grace 
Rachel shakes her head sadly 
Rachel: Livvie you are very loved and very wanted I don't want you to doubt that okay 
Livvie takes Rachel's trembling hand 
Livvvie: I won't. 
Rachel: Grace didn't want to have a baby. She wanted to focus on her career. And she definitely didn't want a baby with Kevin. She said that he was pure evil and that any child of his would be the same. Livvie remember her mind didn't work right. 
Livvie takes a deep breath 
Livvie: It's okay it wasn't about me it was about a baby she didn't even know. 
Rachel smiles and shakes her head 
Rachel: I have clearly underestimated you. Well, anyway she wanted to have an abortion as soon as possible. But I I just couldn't let her do that. I had always loved children and I knew it wasn't your fault and that you were not evil. I also feared that when her mind was more clear she'd regret it. So I persuaded her to let me keep you and raise you as my own. She agreed to that. 
Livvie: What did she tell Kevin? 
Rachel sighs 
Rachel: I don't know anymore Livvie. I like to believe my sister was always honest with me but I'm seeing now that just wasn't the case. 
Livvie looks confused 
Livvie: What do you mean? 
Rachel: Well, she told me that she had told Kevin and Kevin had ordered her to have an abortion that he wanted nothing to do with you. 
Rachel shakes her head 
Rachel: It was one of the reasons I always hated him. I mean, of the two I never doubted he was the more stable 
Rachel half laughs 
Rachel: Not that that is saying much, but I figured he'd want to keep you. Anyway I believed her but now 
Rachel shakes her head 
Rachel: It appears what she told Kevin was that she had been pregnant but had an abortion. 
Livvie sighs 
Livvie: Wow 
Rachel: I think she was in one of her I hate Kevin phases when this happened and she couldn't retract what she said later on. 
Livvie nods 
Livvie: Thank you for telling me Mother I know that wasn't easy for you. 
Rachel: Livvie listen to me please. Look I know you want to build a relationship with your father and I don't blame you for that one bit. But Livvie Kevin is dangerous okay. I don't know how much more mentally stable he is now verses then, but I'll tell you this if he isn't much more stable you could be in grave danger. I have no doubt that his insanity lead to Graces death. Please Livvie watch yourself closely around him. I 
Rachel starts crying 
Rachel: I have already lost a sister because of him I can't loose you to. 
Livvie embraces Rachel 
Livvie: You won't mother you won't. 

At the Port Charles Airport a plane from New Jersey lands. People begin getting off and waiting friends and relatives great them. All except one person who gets off looking around seeming not quite sure where they are. They go up to an information counter. 
Person: Excuse me but where is the closest hotel and where can I get a cab their. 
The man behind the desk bearly looks up. 
Man: Port Charles Hotel, cabs are right out side the main terminal 
Person: Thank you. 
The person goes and catches a cab and soon arrives at the Port Charles hotel. When they go up to the front desk the clerk stairs at them oddly 
Person: Is there a problem? 
Man: Oh sorry sir it's just well you look like 
The man shakes his head 
Man: But that's impossible he was killed a couple years ago in this very hotel. 
Person: You mean Jake Marshak? 
Man: Yeah you know him? 
Person: Yeah, he was my cousin, I'm John Marshak

Chapter Three

John plops down in his hotel room and sighs 
John: So this is Port Charles. 
John shakes his head 
John: I can't believe I'm really here. I swore when Jake died I'd never set foot in this town. 
John sighs and grabs the phone at the side of his bed and dials a number 
Woman: Hello? 
John: Hi Mama it's me John 
Mama: Oh John it's so nice to hear from you! Are you in Port Charles yet? 
John: Yes Mama I arrived here just a little while ago. I'm staying at the Port Charles Hotel in room 911 
Mama sighs 
Mama: Oh just the thought of that place makes me ill. When I think of my poor sweet nephew 
She starts to cry a little 
Mama: He was such a good boy. 
John: I know Mama I know I miss him to. But look there is nothing for you to worry about okay. The killer is dead and the acompliss is on the run so I'm safe here. 
Mama sighs 
Mama: I know I know I just can't help but worry. This family was so torn apart when your cousin died. 
John: I know Mama I was there. 
Mama: And now as if loosing her dear son wasn't enough my sister and her husband are facing bankrupt! They could end up on the street! 
John smiles and shakes his head 
John: I highly doubt you'd let anyone you new especially your sister end up on the street. You know as well as I do you'll give them a place to stay. 
Mama smiles and nods 
Mama: Yes, yes this is true. 
John: But Mama hopefully it won't come to that. I'm really hopeful that my visit here will help them. 
Mama: Oh John I do hope you're right. But how can you be sure? 
John: Mama I told you before I left Jake was involved in some very exciting research and if I'm write he's due some money. 
Mama: But even if it's true where will you start? 
John: He named a few people in his letters to me that were somehow involved in this, with him. I'm hoping one of them will be the key to getting the money to his parents. 
Mama smiles 
Mama: You are such a good man John. To put your whole life on hold and run to Port Charles to do this for your Aunt and Uncle 
John: Nothing is more important then family Mama. Besides Jake was more then just my identical cousin he was my best friend, and I know he'd do the same for me. 
Mama: True, true. 
John: I need to go Mama I want to get started as soon as possible. 
Mama: Okay good luck John 
John: Thanks Mama and try not to worry if there is even a penny due Jake's parents I'll find it. 
Mama: I know good-bye 
John: Good-bye 
They hang up. John sighs and pulls out a letter and looks at it. 
John: First stop Karen Wexler. 
Eve is working at the nurses station still fuming about her run in with Kevin. She sees Livvie coming and sighs 
Eve: There's that no good brat now. God I wish she would just disappear. 
Suddenly a thought occurs to Eve 
Eve: On the other hand 
Eve gets a wicked grin on her face and calls out to Livvie 
Eve: Livvie can I talk to you a minute 
Eve comes towards her Livvie is surprised to say the least but smiles. 
Livvie: Sure Eve what's up? 
Eve: Well I was thinking it is about time we called a truths. I mean you are my husbands daughter so we really should try and get along. 
Livvie: Oh Eve I'd love to that's so kind of you. I know I made a bad first impression and I'm really sorry about that. 
Eve puts on her best smile 
Eve: Water under the bridge. So can we start fresh? 
Livvie: I'd love to. 
Livvie stretches her hand out 
Livvie: Hi I'm Livvie Lock 
Eve takes her hand and shakes it 
Eve: Eve Collins pleasure to meet you. So now that we have that out of the way. How would you like to spend sometime with Kevin and I tonight 
Livvie: Oh I'd love to! 
Eve: Great! Now we already have dinner plans but maybe you'd like to come over around ten and we could have a little sleep over. I'm sure your Dad would love that. 
Livvie: Oh okay no prob I'll bring a movie and we can all watch it together 
Eve smiles 
Eve: Wonderful! So I'll see you around ten? 
Livvie: I'll be there. 
Livvie starts to walk away then turns 
Livvie: Oh Eve thanks 
She smiles at Eve Eve smiles back 
Eve: You're welcome. 
Livvie goes. Eve smiles 
Eve: Oh you won't be thanking me when I get done my dear. 
Eve smirks then grabs the phone and dials Kevin's cell phone number. 
Kevin: Hello? 
Eve: Hi Kevin it's me. Please don't hang up okay just listen. I'm really sorry I have been so out of line and just horrible to you and Livvie. She's your daughter ofcourse you should have a relationship with her. I never should have tried to stop that. 
Kevin is blown away but happy 
Kevin: Eve thank you and apology excepted. I new the woman I loved would come shining through 
Kevin smiles relieved 
Eve: Well I guess I just needed sometime. Anyway I thought since both of us are off tonight and we have no other plans it would be nice if we could all get together. I mean as your wife I should have a relationship with her to. 
Kevin: I couldn't agree more. I'll call and invite her over right now. 
Eve: No, I mean I already took care of it. I invited her to dinner tonight. She's coming over around six so I figured we could have dinner around six thirty. 
Kevin: Oh that's great I'll take off early and go make a huge meal for all of us. 
Eve smiles 
Eve: Wonderful idea. Well, I'd better going. I'll see you tonight and don't forget I love you. 
Kevin smiles 
Kevin: I love you to 
They hang up and Eve smirks to herself 
Eve: And when I'm done I'll be the only one you love and Livvie will be nothing more then a memory 
Eve giggles and goes back to work. 

Chris is in his office doing some paper work when the phone rings. 
Chris: Hello, Dr. Ramsey speaking. 
Jack: Chris? 
Chris: Yeah, who is this? 
Jack: Chris it's, It's me Jack. 
Chris crinkles his face not placing the name 
Chris: Jack? 
Jack: Yeah Jack you know your brother Jack Ramsey 
Chris practically drops the phone 
Jack: Chris you there? 
Chris: What the hell do you want! 
Jack: Well, I, I wanted to talk to you. 
Chris snorts 
Chris: What you out of money again?! Listen you I spent most of my childhood and a lot of my adolescents taking care of you and the rest of that ungrateful brood of a family. And for what! So that when I was bearly 18 you could all run off and leave me to fend for myself! I don't suppose you care that I almost died in the hospital after getting beaten up because of one of Dad's cons gone wrong! They couldn't find Dad cause you guys had fled so they nearly killed me! 
Jack shakes his head sadly 
Jack: Chris I'm, I'm sorry I had no idea. It wasn't my choice to run I was a kid. Dad packed us up and we left. I had no idea. 
Chris: What ever look I'm busy what do you want! 
Jack: I missed you and. . . 
Chris laughs 
Chris: Jack you haven't so much as tried to contact me once in 12 years! Don't give me this I missed you! And don't tell me you couldn't cause of Dad. You are 21 you could have tried to contact me at any point during the last 4 years. 
Jack: I didn't know how to find you! And further more I was afraid! I didn't know how you would react! 
Chris: WELL NOW YOU KNOW!! SO WHAT THE HELL DO YOU WANT! 
Jack is nearly crying 
Jack: Well, besides the fact that I wanted to re connect with you, I found Mom. Dad lied to us she's alive. She is sick though and she would really like to see you. 
Chris laughs 
Chris: Pretty low con Jack bringing are mother into this 
Jack: Dammit Chris! This is not a con! 
Chris: And why on earth should I believe you! 
Jack: Look you don't want to believe me fine! But the fact is our mother is dying and she would like to see you! 
Chris certain Jack is lying pushes 
Chris: Okay Jack if our mother is really with you then put her on the phone. 
Jack: She's sleeping 
Chris: I thought so. Nice talking to you Jack 
Jack: No wait! 
Chris: What? You going to conjure up the dead now? 
Jack sighs in frustration 
Jack: Just hold on a minute okay 
Jack puts the phone down Chris waits impatiently 
Chris: Why the hell am I waiting she's gone she's been gone since I was nine years old. She's not going to pick up this phone Jack is just pulling some sort of con job. 
Just then someone picks up the phone. 
Gloria: Hello? 
Chris jumps having heard her voice Chris shakes his head not willing to believe it's her. 
Chris: Who is this? 
Gloria: Chris is that you? 
Chris now recognizing his mothers voice finds himself flooded with emotion but he pushes it down 
Chris: It can't be. Who is this? 
Gloria: Chris it's me it's your Mom. 
Chris becomes enraged 
Chris: Look I don't know who the hell you are or what kind of sick joke you and my brother are trying to play but my mother died when I was nine and I do not apriecate you playing on that memory! 
Chris slams the phone down shoves his files across the room knocks his chair over and slams his fist into a row of lockers. Then with tears streaming down his face lays down on his cot and cries. 

Karen is driving home after her session with Gail. As she is driving she suddenly notices a car following very closely behind her. 
Karen: What the? Am I being followed? 
Karen shakes her head and laughs 
Karen: Okay Wexler don't get paranoid on me here. They are probably just going in a similar direction. 
She keeps driving home but as she gets close to her driveway she notices the car is still behind her. 
Karen: They are following me! Wait calm down maybe they are lost or something. 
Karen pulls into the drive way trying to stay calm. She looks in her rear view mirror and sees the other car has pulled in right behind her. Karen takes a deep breath trying to steady her nerves 
Karen: Okay there is nothing to be scared of. 
Karen gets in her purse and pulls out a small can of mase that she's had for ages, and gets out of her car. As she does this the other car door opens and someone steps out. When the person stands she gets a good look at his face. Karen gasps in amazement and faints. John rushes over to her and tries to wake her. 
John: Ms. Wexler? Ms. Wexler are you okay? 
Karen's eyes flutter open and she stairs at John kneeling down next to her. Karen jumps a little scared and pulls away. 
John: It's okay you just fainted are you all right? 
Karen: Jake? 
It then hits John why she fainted and he blushes bright red. 
John: No, no I'm John Marshak Jake's cousin. I'm sorry I didn't mean to scare you. Sometimes I forget how much we look I men looked alike 
John gets a very sad look on his face. Karen looks at him sympathetically 
Karen: I'm so sorry about your cousin he was a good friend and a good man. 
John helps Karen up off the ground. 
John: Thanks he spoke very highly of you to. 
Karen smiles 
Karen: That's sweet. So what brings you to Port Charles and if you don't mind me asking why were you following me? 
John: Well Jake and I were best friends all of our lives. We couldn't have been any closer. I came here to finish some business for him, and I also wanted to meet some of his friends here. Especially you he talked about you all of the time. 
Karen smiles 
Karen: Well it's nice to meet you but you know you I'm not hard to look up in the phone book 
John blushes and laughs 
John: Sorry, I guess I just felt like I already new you because of Jake. But I shouldn't have followed you home like that. I didn't mean to scare you. 
Karen: No harm done. So what kind of unfinished business of Jake's are you here to finish. 
John: Oh just some family stuff. Jake didn't have any siblings so it's up to me. 
Karen nods 
Karen: Well I hope it's nothing bad, I know Jake's parents were having some problems not long after he came to Port Charles. 
John nods 
John: Nothing I can't handle. 
Karen nods 
Karen: So John since you're here would you like to come in? 
John: Sure, I mean if it's not an imposition 
Karen smiles 
Karen: Not at all. It can get kind of lonely around my place so I always welcome company. 
John nods 
John: Thank you. 
They had in. 
John: I know what you me about it being lonely. Sometimes I work late just so I won't have to go home. 
Karen: Oh I've done that more then once I assure you. So what is it that you do? 
John: I'm an investigative reporter. 
Karen thinks about the days events and shakes her head 
John: Is something wrong? 
Karen: What? 
Karen blushes 
Karen: Oh I'm sorry. No, it's just a couple of friends of mine have been hounded lately by the press for stuff in their personal life. I just find it so reprehensible the way those trash magazines invade people's privacy. 
John nods 
John: I agree. Those leaches give the rest of us seareus investigative reporters a bad name. I can assure you I don't not work for and would never work for that kind of magazine. I do seareus investigative reporting on things that really affect people. 
Karen: That's good, cause the other kind causes so much pain. Would you like something to drink? 
John: I agree. Some ice water would be fine. 
Karen: Okay make yourself comfortable. 
John sits on the couch and Karen brings him his water. 
John: So, what kind of doctor are you? I know Jake mentioned how much you loved research. Did you end up going into that? 
Karen laughs and shakes her head 
Karen: No after what happened the last time I was doing research I am never setting foot in a lab again. 
John: Really? Jake said you were both on the verge of a wonderful medical break threw? 
Karen: Yeah a break threw with horrible side affects and dangerous sometimes even deadly consequences. Jake died before the full extent of the drugs down falls were known. It hurt a lot of people and even ended up killing a couple. 
John shakes his head 
John: I had no idea. Is there anyway that the side affects and dangers could be corrected? 
Karen sighs 
Karen: I doubt it. I know a colleague of mine tried to but his experiment ended up killing two people. I know he did make some advances on it though. But it really doesn't matter much. I mean the drug is so dangerous I just can't imagine anyone being able to perfect it. 
John: Well you never know. 
Karen laughs 
Karen: You sound like your cousin to. He always felt it could work but after what I've seen I just don't agree. Although I'm sure if Chris thought there was any interest left in the drug he'd be working on it again. All he cares about is money. He doesn't care about the dangers. 
John nods then looks at his watch. 
John: Oh I'm sorry I meeting up with some friends of the family and I didn't realize how late it was getting. 
Karen: Oh that's okay. It was nice meeting you but next time call okay 
They both laugh John smiles 
John: Sure no problem. 
John leaves once in his car he takes out a list and looks at it. 
John: Okay Mr. Ramsey looks like I need to see you next. 
John heads off. 

Lucy is driving home when her cell phone rings. 
Lucy: Hello? 
Kevin: Hey Lucy it's me 
Lucy smiles 
Lucy: Well hello there. How are you doing? 
Kevin: I'm doing great and as usual I have you to thank 
Lucy: Well whatever I did I'm sure glad I did. You sound so much happier now 
Kevin: And it's because of you. Lucy I made it clear to Eve that I would choose Livvie over her and that she better except it. 
Lucy: Oh Doc that's great. What happend? 
Kevin: She relented. She called a truths with Livvie and even invited her to dinner tonight 
Lucy gasps 
Lucy: Wow that's great! Oh doc I am so happy for you. I know how important your relationship with Livvie is. I''m so glad this is working out. 
Kevin: Same here. I really thought I was going to loose Eve over this but she came through. 
Lucy: Well she's smart she knows what she has and she dosn't want to loose it. 
Kevin: Well what ever it is I'm so glad she has excepted Livvie. I'm actually about to head home now to make a special dinner for us 
Lucy: Well then she's in for a treat. 
Kevin: Yeah well I'd better go. I just wanted to thankyou. 
Lucy smiles 
Lucy: Anytime Doc Ta 
Kevin: Bye 
They hang up. 

Livvie is talking on the phone to Alison 
Alison: Okay let me get this streight Eve Collins invited you over? 
Livvie laughs 
Livvie: I know I almost asked if she was feeling okay. But yes she said she wanted to start fresh and for me to have a relationship with my Dad. 
Alison shakes her head 
Alison: Well wonders never sees. So are you having dinner with them? 
Livvie: No they already have dinner plans but I'm going over about ten thirty and spending the night. 
Alison: That will be nice. But I wonder why she just didn't invite you over tomarrow if they had plans tonight. I mean, that's kind of late for a get together. 
Livvie considers this 
Livvie: True, but I'm not about to question it at this point. I am just glad I have a chance to build a relationship with my Dad. 
Alison nods 
Alison: Yeah it's great. Well listen since you're not going over till late why don't we go out to dinner and then I can help you pick out a really great movie to take over to your Dad's 
Livvie: Sounds like a plan. I'll come over now and we can decide where to go. 
Alison: Sounds good. Bye 
Livvie: Bye 
They hang up. 

Joe and Gabriella are driving back to the Scanlon's. 
Gabriella: So do you think he'll be willing to go? 
Joe sighs 
Joe: I'm sure he will have some reservation but that's why I'm not giving him a choice 
Joe smiles and Gabriella laughs. 
Gabriella: Well I hope this works. 
Joe: Me to, it's high time my brother started enjoying life again. He needs to start having fun again. 
Gabriella nods in agreement. 
Gabriella: The only question is will he see Johnny La La's as fun 
They both laugh 
Joe: Well it has to be better then staining at a TV feeling sorry for yourself which is basically what he's been doing lately 
Gabriella nods. They get out and go inside. As soon as they walk in a strange smell hits them 
Gabriella: Why does your house smell like disinfectant? 
Joe: I don't know but I think there is more disinfectant here then there is in the OR's 
just then Frank walks in 
Frank: Hey guys, so how was the rest of your day? 
Joe: It was good. 
Gabriella: Actually we got to have a little pay back of our own. One of the reporters got hurt on his way out and needed some stitches. 
Joe smiles 
Joe: So we taunted him a little then stitched him up. 
Frank smiles 
Frank: Sounds fun. 
Joe: So how was your lunch with Jill? 
Frank shrugs 
Frank: It was nice. She's a nice girl. 
Gabriella: Well after today I'm guessing she thinks pretty highly of you. 
Frank laughs 
Frank: Well, I don't know about that. All I did was help out a lady. 
Joe: So what's with all the disinfectant? 
Frank shrugs 
Frank: Felt like cleaning. So what are you guys up to tonight? 
Gabriella: Well I'm glad you asked that. 
Joe: Because the two of us are going to take you out on the town. 
Frank: Thanks but no thanks 
Gabriella: Oh this is not negotiable. You have been spending way to much time hanging out alone feeling sorry for yourself it's time you got back into life. 
Joe: That's right. So go upstairs and change now. 
Frank: Guys I'm really not in the mood 
Joe: Well once you're there you will be 
Frank: And where exactly is there? 
Gabriella: You will see when you get there. Now come on lets all go get ready 
Frank sighs 
Joe: Come on Frank will it kill you to have some fun? 
Frank: Okay, okay how should I dress? 
Gabriella: Hip casual. Now lets go. 
Frank reluctantly heads upstairs Joe and Gabriella smile at each other happily. 

Jill is resting on her couch when the door bell rings. Jill looks at her watch and groans. 
Jill: They couldn't even be late could they. 
Jill sighs and goes over to her door. When she opens it she stairs at her friends in confusion. All of them are dressed for a night on the town. their hair and make up all freshly done their dresses all stylish. 
Jill half laughs 
Jill: So this is how you dress for a night of watching video's and eating popcorn? 
The girls look at one another and Denise clears her throat 
Denise: Diana, Maggie and I took a vote and we decided that we are in no mood to sit around your apartment and let you feel sorry for yourself. We want to go out and have fun and we want you to have fun with us. We are your friends and we care about you, and we are not letting you stay in this apartment for one more minute. Now go get dressed. 
Jill sighs 
Jill: Denise 
Denise puts her hand up 
Denise: No arguments Jill. We are going to Johnny La La's and you're coming with us. Now get dressed. 
Maggie: Unless you want to go like that. But you're going. 
Jill sighs seeing she is not going to win this 
Jill: All right all right. 
Jill goes to get dressed. 

Chris sits in the recovery room slowly getting drunk 
Chris: Hey bar tender get me another! 
Bar tender gets him another. 
Bar tender: You sure putting a lot away tonight aren't you 
Chris snorts 
Chris: Yeah so. The more numb I am the better off I am. 
Chris thinks back to the phone call with Jack and the woman claiming to be his Mom. 
Chris: Of all the heartless and cruel things to do to someone! And they say I'm heartless! 
Chris rubs his head 
Chris: Damn that Jack damn him. 
Just then John walks up 
John: You Chris Ramsey? 
Chris: Yeah, what the hell do you want! 
Chris looks up and stairs at John in disbelief. 
Chris: Well I guess it's a day for ghosts 
Chris half laughs the liquor starting to get the best of him. 
John: I'm John Marshak Jake's cousin 
Chris snorts 
Chris: Well good for you. Now get the hell away from me. 
John: I'm sorry to bother you but I am trying to find out some information having to do with a project my cousin was working on. 
Chris: Listen you! I am in no mood to chit chat with some dead guys look alike! Your cousin was not my friend and I don't even know you! 
John takes a deep breath. 
John: Look I just need the answers to a few questions. 
Chris stands up slamming the chair over. 
Chris: WHAT ARE YOU DEAF OR SOMETHING I SAID LEAVE ME ALONE! 
John clenches his fists 
John: IF YOU CAN JUST HELP ME WITH SOME INFORMATION ABOUT MY COUSIN THEN I'LL LEAVE! 
Chris stumbling drunk gets in John's face 
Chris: YOU WANT SOME INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR COUSIN! I'LL GIVE YOU SOME INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR COUSIN! YOUR COUSIN WAS A LOOSER!! 
John reflexively punches, Chris punches John. Soon they are rolling on the floor beating each other up. Others in the bar pull them apart. 
John: DON'T YOU EVER TALK ABOUT MY COUSIN LIKE THAT AGAIN!! 
Chris: THEN DON'T EVER COME NEAR ME AGAIN!! 
John still seething and frustrated storms out of the bar. Chris sits down and demands another drink. 

It is now six thirty in the evening and Kevin's gourmet meal is ready to be served. Kevin is finishing putting things on the table as Eve sits on the couch looking at a magazine. 
Kevin: Any sign of her yet? 
Eve: No Kevin but don't worry I'm sure she'll be here soon. After all this is so important to both of you. 
Kevin: And you told her six right? 
Eve nods 
Kevin looks at his watch 
Kevin: She's already a half an hour late. I wonder if I should call her on her cell phone 
Eve: No. I mean, I'm sure she is aware of the time. She'll be here. 
Kevin nods 
Kevin: Well I'm going to put some of this back in the kitchen so it doesn't get cold. 
Eve: Okay that's probably a good idea. 
Kevin smiles and takes stuff back to the kitchen Eve smirks to herself. 
Eve: Especially since she's not coming till ten thirty. Now all I have to do is get Kevin and myself out of the house sometime before then and the rift will have begun. 
Eve smiles and goes back to her magazine. 

At Johnny La La's Frank, Gabriella and Joe are sitting at a table all drinking 
Gabriella: You know for a karaoke bar this place is pretty quite. 
Joe: Well It's still early. 
Frank: What you're going to entertain us later? 
Joe smiles 
Joe: I just might. How about you? 
Frank shrugs 
Frank: I don't know Karaoke isn't much my thing. 
Joe laughs 
Joe: Oh please you have never run from a microphone in your life. 
They all laugh 
Gabriella: A born entertainer huh? 
Frank smiles 
Frank: No that's more Joe's department. When we were kids he was constantly organizing neiborhood talent shows. And ofcourse he had about three different acts in it. Once he'd play his guitar, then he'd play the drums, then he'd juggle and sing at the same time. 
They all laugh 
Joe: Hey I had a lot to show! 
Gabriella smiles and wraps her arms around him 
Gabriella: A man of many talents I see. 
Joe: Well how about you? Are you going to get up there? 
Gabriella: Are you kidding me? Not on your life. 
Joe: Oh come on Gabby I've heard you sing you have a beautiful voice. 
Gabriella blushes and smiles 
Gabriella: Well that's very sweet of you to say but I think I'll just leave it to someone else to do. 
In another part of the bar Jill, Denise, Maggie, and Diana are sitting. 
Denise: Hmm I see your hero is here 
Jill: Yeah he really saved the day for me. He's a great guy. 
Maggie: Heard you had lunch with him. 
Diana: Hmm sounds promising. 
Jill sighs 
Jill: Oh come off of it. It does not he's just a nice guy that helped me out when I needed it. Why on earth would a man like that, a man that could have any woman he wanted want me. 
Denise: Why not? I mean come on Jill you're a whole lot more then someone with HIV. You're a smart, sweet, funny, pretty young lady. You're good at sports and are fun to be with. Why shouldn't he be interested. 
Jill: Denise you know damm well why! There would be no future for us. He would only be setting himself up to be hurt. 
Maggie: You don't know that Jill. With all the medicines out there it is entirely possible you could have a good twenty years or more of good health. 
Diana: Yeah and with the way the research is going now days, you really could be around to see a cure. 
Denise: So why shouldn't you make the most of your time. 
Jill: Denise I hear what you're saying I do. And I appreciate it. But I can't imagine a wonderful man like Frank going along for this ride, I just can't. 
Back at Frank, Gabriella and Joe's table. 
Joe: Hey look there's Jill. 
Gabriella: Wow, I can't believe Denise actually got her out of her apartment. She's been pretty much house bound since she got the news last spring. 
Joe shrugs 
Joe: Maybe she finely realized that she needs to live her life. 
Frank: I hope you're right. I had lunch with her today and she really is a wonderful woman. 
Joe and Gabriella exchange a look 
Gabriella: Oh, so how was your lunch 
Frank: Okay now don't start. It was just a thank you lunch. She wanted to repay me for helping her out today. I told her it wasn't necessary but she insisted. 
Joe: But you had fun? 
Frank shrugs 
Frank: Well yeah, I mean we had to cut it short because of a car reck but while I was there It was nice. She's nice a good friend I just wish she wasn't so down. I mean I understand why but she still has so much life left. 
Gabriella nods 
Gabriella: I know Denise and her other friends have been trying to snap her out of it for months. But she's pretty blue. I can understand why and all but closing herself off is only going to hurt her more in the long run. 
Joe: Yeah that's true. But at least she has a good support system. 
Gabriella nods 
Gabriella: Her friends really have rallied around her. Which is good especially since her family disowned her. 
Frank: They what! 
Gabriella nods sadly 
Gabriella: They are very old fashioned and narrow minded people. Cut her off completely. Her friends and her job are all she really has right now. 
Frank shakes his head sadly 
Frank: That is so terrible. What kind of person turns their back on a loved one facing such a horrible disease. 
Joe: I don't know. I'm just thankful I don't have people like that in my life. 
Gabriella smiles and squeezes his hand supportively. Frank smiles 
Frank: Yeah you're never going to be alone. 
Frank sighs and looks over at Jill then motions to a waitress. 
Frank: Could you please bring that pretty young brunette over there a root beer 
Frank hands the waitress some money 
Waitress: No problem. 
Joe and Gabriella look at Frank 
Frank: What? She needs all the friends she can get right now. 
Back at Jill's table the girls are talking. 
Denise: Okay look yes or no did you or did you not have fun with Frank today 
Jill moans 
Jill: Ofcourse I had fun he's a wonderful man we've already been over this! But that doesn't mean he had fun or that he would want to be with me. 
Just then the waitress brings the root bear. 
Waitress: Complements of the man over there. 
Everyone turns and sees Frank smiling he lifts his glass and winks at Jill. 
The girls all look at each other and at Jill. 
Denise: You were saying what about him not being interested 
Jill half laughs 
Jill: Okay he sends me a drink and is nice to me that hardly means he wants to date me. 
Maggie: Jill look could you atleast admit that it is possible. Come on you know it is. 
Jill sighs 
Jill: Possible yes anything is possible. But probable no not probable. 
After a while more people have come and are singing. Joe has just finished his seventh song and is returning to his seat. Gabriella and Frank are clapping 
Joe: Thank you thankyou. 
Frank: What did I tell you the star of the stage. 
Joe: Well how about you? Why don't you go up? 
Gabriella: Yeah come on Frank lets see what you got 
Frank sighs then smiles 
Frank: Okay but you asked for it. 
Frank gets up and starts singing 
Jill: Wow I never knew he had such a great voice. 
Maggie: Maybe you should sing with him 
Jill: Oh yeah I should just walk on stage and start singing? I don't think so 
Denise: Why not? 
Jill: Cause I don't want to be up there alone and I'm not going to invite myself to sing with him. 
Diana: Well then go pick a song from the list for the four of us to do. Come on. 
Maggie: Yeah go find us something fun. 
Jill sighs 
Jill: Okay if it will get you off my back I will go find something. 
Jill goes over to the list and starts flipping through it. Frank notices her as he is singing. Soon the song ends. Everyone starts clapping. Frank and Jill's eyes meet and they smile at one another. Jill then starts to turn away. 
Frank: Jill wait 
Jill turns surprised 
Frank: The next number is going to be a duet. Come on up here Jill. 
Jill shakes her head no 
Frank: Oh come on. Come on everyone lets here it for Jill. 
Everyone starts applauding Jill turns beat red but goes to the stage. Frank smiles at her and takes her hand 
Frank: Don't worry I don't bite. 
Jill laughs. She is surprised by how suddenly comfortable and at ease she feels with him. 
Jill: Well that's good to know so what are we singing? 
Frank: Cruisen 
The music starts and they begin to sing. 
Frank&Jill: Baby let's cruise] 
(Away from here) 
[Don't be confused] 
(The way is clear) 
And if you want it,you got it forever 
This is not a one night stand..baby 
(Yeah) 
So,let the music take your mind 
Just release and you will find 
You're gonna fly away 
Glad you're goin my way 
I love it when we're cruisin' together 
Music is played for love 
Cruisin' is made for love 
I love it when we're cruisin' together 
[Baby tonite] 
(Belongs to us) 
[Everything right] 
(Do what you must) 
And inch by inch we grow closer and closer 
To every lil part of eachother 
(Oooh baby yeah) 
[Sooo] 
Let the music take your mind 
Just release and you will find 
You're gonna fly away 
Glad you're goin my way 
I love it when we're cruisin' together 
Music is played for love 
Cruisin' is made for love 
I love it when we're cruisin' together 
Cruise with me baby 
Ooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhh 
[Yeah,] 
(Oooooooooooooooohhhhhhhh) 
Oooohhh baby let's cruise
(Let's float, let's glide) 
Oooohh 
Let's open up (and go inside) 
And if you want it,you got it forever 
I could just stay here beside you and love you baby 
Let the music (take your mind) 
Just release and [you will find] 
You're gonna fly away 
Glad you're goin my way 
I love it when we're cruisin' together
Music is played for love 
Cruisin' is made for love 
I love it when we're cruisin' together 
You're gonna fly away 
Glad you're goin my way 
I love it when we're cruisin' together 
Music is played for love 
Cruisin' is made for love 
I love it when...I love it, I love it,I love it 
(OOohh) 
[Cruise with me baby] 
(I love it when we're cruisin together) 
When they finish singing they bowl as everyone applauds. 
Gabriella: Wow they both have such great voices! 
Joe: I know, my brother has always had a great voice didn't know about Jill's though. 
Gabriella: Joe look he got her to smile! And she looks genuinely happy to! You know it's not a fake or forced thing. 
Joe nods 
Joe: That's my brother. And you know they do look cute together. 
Gabriella: I agree very cute. Who knows they maybe just what each other needs. 
Denise: Well it looks like Mr. Scanlon just did the impossible. 
Maggie: I know she really seems happy and Frank is such a great guy 
Diana: Are you thinking what I'm thinking 
Denise: If it's that we need to encourage this I couldn't agree more. 
they all nod in agreement 

It is close to ten o clock now. The meal Kevin prepared is cold, and Kevin is sitting at the table looking very disappointed. Eve is sitting on the couch. Kevin sighs sadly 
Kevin: I don't get it Eve, I just don't get it. I thought she wanted to build a relationship with me. 
Eve comes over to him with fake sympathy. 
Eve: Oh Kevin, I'm sorry I know how much this evening meant to you. I guess it just didn't mean the same thing to her. 
Kevin sighs 
Kevin: I guess not. No, no Eve it had to maybe something happened. Maybe I should call GH and see if she's been brought in 
Kevin gets up starting to become alarmed. Eve grabs hold of his arm 
Eve: Kevin I'm sure someone would have called you if she was hurt. Everyone knows you're her father. 
Kevin: Then where is she Eve! Why did she say she was coming for dinner and would be here at six and now not show up! 
Eve sighs 
Eve: I don't know Kevin I don't know. Look, it's late and I think it's pretty clear she's not coming over. Now I don't know about you but I'm hungry, so why don't we go out for a late dinner. I know the out back is open and maybe Mac will be there. 
Kevin: I'm not really hungry. 
Eve: Kevin you have to eat. Come on lets get out of here you'll feel so much better after a good meal and talking to Mac. 
Kevin sighs 
Kevin: Yeah you're probably right 
Kevin reluctantly goes to get their coats and Eve smiles very pleased with herself. 
Eve: Good now when miss Livvie shows up in a half an hour Daddy won't be here. 

It is now ten thirty and Frank is driving Jill home. 
Jill: Thanks for driving me home. 
Frank: Thanks for agreeing to stay after your friends left. It was fun singing with you. 
Jill smiles 
Jill: I had fun to. You have a great voice 
Frank blushes 
Frank: Thanks but you're the one with the talent. You really do have a beautiful voice. 
Jill smiles 
Jill: You're sweet to say that. 
Frank: I mean it. I'm glad you had fun 
Jill: I did it's weird I really had given up on the idea of being able to just go out and have a good time but I really had a blast tonight. You know I almost forgot that I was depressed. 
They laugh 
Frank: Well, you should have fun more often. You know a smile looks really good on you. 
Jill blushes 
Jill: Thanks. I hope your brother and Gabby were okay with taking a cab home. 
Frank shrugs 
Frank: They wanted to. It's funny they were the ones wanting to go out but all of the sudden they wanted to leave. 
Jill looks at Frank 
Jill: You think it might be the same reason my friends suddenly took off. 
They both laugh 
Frank: I wouldn't be surprised. 
Just then they arrive at Jill's apartment building. 
Frank: I'll walk you to your apartment. It's late I don't want you walking alone. 
Jill smiles 
Jill: Frank this is a very good area 
Frank: Hey I'm old fashioned hummer me. Besides I like your company. 
Jill looks at Frank flattered 
Jill: Thank you. I like yours to. 
As they head towards her building Frank reflexively takes Jill's hand. Jill can't help but feel her heart flutter. She tries to push it down not wanting to get her hopes up. When they get to her door there is an awkward silence. 
Jill: So 
Frank: So 
Jill: Thanks for walking me in. 
Frank: You're welcome. 
They stair at each other both to nerves to move finely Frank clears this throat 
Frank: I better go it's late 
Jill: Yeah it is. 
Frank: Bye 
Jill: Bye 
Frank starts to turn away then makes a split second decision turns and gives her a quick peck on the cheek and rushes out. Jill stands there stunned. She slowly brings her hand to her cheek and touches it right where he kissed her. 
Jill: Am I dreaming? 
Jill shakes it off. 
Jill: No, no he was just being sweet that's all. 
Jill lets herself in and gets ready for bed trying hard not to feel anything. 

It is now eleven o clock Livvie has been standing on the light house front porch with her suitcase and three movie choices for the past thirty-five minutes. 
Livvie: I don't get it Eve said to come over at ten thirty. Why aren't they here? I thought Kevin wanted to get to know me. 
She looks down sadly and shakes her head 
Livvie: I guess he changed his mind. 
A thought occurs to her. 
Livvie: Oh no maybe he's hurt! I should call the hospital. 
She takes out her cell phone and dials the ER 
Nurse: Hello General Hospital ER nurse Blake speaking 
Livvie: Hi this is Livvie Lock. I'm calling because I'm concerned about my Dad. We were supposed to meet up tonight and he's not here. I just wanted to make sure he wasn't there. 
Nurse Blake: No there has been no sign of Dr. Collins tonight. He left early this after noon. 
Livvie nods relieved. 
Livvie: Okay thank you. 
Livvie hangs up and looks at the light house sadly 
Livvie: I guess he changed his mind. 
Livvie disappointedly shakes her head takes her stuff and leaves.