Lucy rolls over sleepily as the morning sun cascades into her bed room. Lucy removes her eye mask sits up stretches and sighs 
Lucy: Well another morning alone. 
Lucy sighs and shakes her head. 
Lucy: Should be used to it by now. Oh well 
Lucy gets out of bed and opens the curtains letting in the sun. She smiles as she looks out on the world below 
Lucy: It's not so bad. I still have a lot. Infact I think I''m going to get myself dressed and go for a morning walk and enjoy this nice fall day. Lucy heads to the bathroom but stops when she suddenly hears muffled sobs coming from the bathroom. 
Lucy: Oh no she must have had another bad dream. 
Lucy jumps into mother mode. She knocks on the door 
Lucy: Livvie? Livvie honey are you okay? Open the door. 
Livvie opens the door slowly her eyes are red and puffy and her face is tear stained. 
Lucy: Oh sweet heart. 
Lucy reaches out and pulls Livvie into a hug. Livvie holds onto Lucy as Lucy rubs her back. 
Lucy: Did you have another bad dream? Do you want me to call your Dad? 
Livvie pulls back 
Livvie: Why bother it's not like he cares or anything. 
Livvie goes and plops on the couch 
Lucy fallows her worriedly 
Lucy: Oh no I take it last night didn't go so good. 
Livvie snorts 
Livvie: Didn't go being the operative words. I waited on his door step for a half an hour! But he never showed 
Livvie sighs 
Livvie: I guess he just decided he didn't want me in his life. How do you know about last night anyway? 
Lucy is clearly suprised 
Lucy: What? Didn't show up? That doesn't sound like Kevin at all something must have happened Livvie. Kevin just wouldn't not show up he's not that kind of person. There must be a logical explanation. 
Livvie: Yeah he doesn't want a relationship with me. 
Lucy: Oh no Livvie I know that's not true. He wants that very much and he was so excited yesterday when I talked to him. 
Livvie: Yeah well sometime between the invitation and me showing up he lost his excitement over it. 
Lucy shakes her head 
Lucy: Something else has to be going on. Look you wait here and I'm going to go track him down. I know Kevin better then anyone and trust me this isn't his style. Something is definitely up. 
Livvie smiles appreciatively as Lucy quickly dresses 
Livvie: Thanks Lucy but it's really not necessary 
Lucy: Livvie I care very much about both of you and something is very off here so it is very necessary. 
Lucy gives Livvie a hug and runs out the door. Livvie sits on the coutch wanting very much to believe what Lucy has just said. 
Eve rolls over in her bed and finds Kevin not there. She opens her eyes and sees him getting dressed. 
Eve: Kevin where are you going?
Kevin: Good morning honey I didn't want to wake you. We were up so late last night. I need to get to work I have several patients to see today. 
Eve groans 
Eve: Can't they wait. 
Kevin gives Eve a sharp look 
Eve: Uh I mean, I know how upset you were about Livvie standing you up last night and It might you do you some good to call in sick. 
Eve smiles at him seductively 
Eve: You know get back under these covers with me. 
Kevin smiles 
Kevin: While that is a very tempting offer I really can't. My patients need me and I love my work. It is a good way to disconnect from things. You know focus on other people's problems for a while. 
Eve: But, but what if you run into Rachel or what if Livvie is there. 
Kevin laughs 
Kevin: Well I can't exactly hide from Rachel I mean we both work at GH. Besides she's no threat to me. And as for Livvie well I kind of hope I do run into her. 
Eve: Why? I mean, don't you think she made her feelings pretty clear last night. 
Kevin: No actually I don't. I know Livvie and this just isn't like her. Something is obviously going on and I want to deal with it. I'm her father and if she's having some sort of problem then I need to help her. 
Eve sighs 
Eve: Kevin come on she is just a spoiled little brat who decided to stand you up that's all! 
Kevin: Eve I thought you had excepted her as my daughter. Now I do not want you to talk about her like that. She is not spoiled and she's not a brat. 
Eve: You don't want me to talk about her like that after she hurt you?! 
Kevin: Eve there has to be more to it then that there just has to be. Come on where is that wonderfully understanding woman that was here yesterday? 
Eve sighs and smiles 
Eve: Okay I'm sorry. look I just hate to see you hurt. 
Kevin smiles 
Kevin: I understand that but Livvie is my daughter and I can't just walk away. Besides I think we should both save judgment till we know the whole story. I have to go but I'll call you later okay? 
Eve tries to smile 
Eve: Okay 
They kiss Kevin leaves. Eve throws her pillow against the wall. 
Eve: Dammit! If it's not that God awful daughter I'm competing with it's his worthless job! Now what am I supposed to do! I already took today off and I'm not going to waist a perfectly good day by going into work! And as if that wasn't bad enough now Kevin and Livvie are going to talk and work it all out! 
Eve groans and flops back against the pillow. 
Eve: Why me why can't I find a man that will just live for me and me alone! 
Well, I'm not going to take this lying down. 
Eve grabs the phone beside her bed and dials a number then disguises her voice. 
Nurse: Hello General Hospital ER how may I help you? 
Eve: Yes, I'm Dr. Kevin Collin's assistant. He asked me to call in and have all of his appointments cleared for the day. A family emergency has come up. 
Nurse: Oh okay I'll take care of that right away. Please tell Dr. Collins I hope everything is okay. Shall I cancel his appointments for tomorrow as well? 
Eve considers this 
Eve: No, no today should be all thankyou 
Nurse: You're welcome 
They hang up Eve sighs 
Eve: Sure I'd like him to have more time off but if I cancel to much Kevin might figure it out and get mad. Why I don't know it's just a job. As for Livvie well I'm sure I can figure out ways to destroy that relationship. 
Eve gets up and heads for the shower. 

Chris rolls over in his bed and groans the sun not helping is killer hangover. 
Chris: Ugh as if things weren't bad enough. 
He pulls the pillow over his head. Just then the phone rings. Chris ignores it hoping it will stop. Soon the mushine picks up. 
Jack: Chris it's me. Look I don't know how to convince you that Mom is alive but she is and she'd really like to see you. Please listen to me okay. Look I know you hate me okay fine. But Mom has done nothing to you and deserves to see you. We're are at the Wood Hill Motel out on route six in room 314 please come. 
Jack hangs up. Chris raises his head and flings the pillow across the room 
Chris: DAMM HIM! DOES HE EVEN HAVE A SOUL! Oh my head. As if this head ache wasn't bad enough I've got my good for nothing brother trying to con me! Well, I'm calling his bluff. A death is easy enough to prove. 
Chris gets out of bed dresses and leaves. Back at the hotel Jack looks out the window. 
Jack: I guess I should have known he wouldn't believe me. 

John is walking to the recovery room while he talks on his cell phone. 
Mama: Oh John I just hate the thought of you in a bar fight! 
John: Mama I'm fine really you don't have to worry. 
Mama: But how can I not when you are talking to such people. Promise me you won't have any more to do with that horrible man. 
John sighs 
John: Mama I can't 
Mama: But John 
John: Mama listen to me okay. The first person I talked to was a dead end at this point. She bearly wanted to discuss the drug with me. 
Mama: And this Ramsey was ready to beat you up! 
John sighs 
John: Mama that was partly my fault. I was so eager to get some info that I came on way to strong. I could tell he was drunk and hurting about something I should never have tried to talk to him when he was in such a state. 
Mama: What makes you think he'd be any different sober? 
John: Well, most people are different when sober. Besides you always told me to give people the benefit of the doubt. 
Mama sighs 
Mama: Fine time to bring that up. 
John: Mama look if I want to get the money owed Jake I have no choice. 
Mama: I know, I know just please be careful my son 
John: I will Mama I promise. I have to go I'm at this little restaurant called the recovery room and I'm hoping to meet up with another person who may know something. 
Mama: No one else like Ramsey I pray. 
John laughs 
John: No you can relax his name is Joe Scanlon and based on Jake's letters he seems like a really good guy. I have to go Mama I love you 
Mama: I love you to and please becareful 
John: Always Mama good-bye. 
They hang up as John enters the recovery room. He takes a seat at the bar and orders some orange juice. Just then Joe comes out from the back. Joe looks at John and just stairs for a minute. John waves at him. Joe walks over 
Joe: Uh hi I'm sorry I don't mean to stair but 
John smiles 
John: It's no problem I've been getting a lot of people starring at me since I came to town. I'm John Marshak Jake was my cousin. 
John and Joe shake hands 
Joe: It's nice to meet you John welcome to Port Charles. I'm Joe Scanlon. 
John nods 
John: It's nice to meet you Jake always talked very highly about you. 
Joe: He was a good man and a good friend. Alot of people here miss him. 
John nods 
John: Yeah my family was very devastated. 
Joe nods 
Joe: I'm very sorry for your loss. You know you really do look just like him. 
John smiles 
John: Yeah we always were pretty much identical. 
Joe nods 
Joe: So what brings you to Port Charles? 
John: Well, when Jake died since he was an only child and we are the oldest cousins in the family I sort of inherited the responsibility of looking out for his parents. I'm here to finish some of Jake's business and in doing so hopefully help my Aunt and Uncle 
Joe nods 
Joe: Anything I can do to help? 
John shrugs 
John: Maybe, you know anything about a drug called DL56?
Joe tenses at the mention of DL56 
Joe: Yeah, unfortchunitly I've heard more then enough about that God awful drug. 
John: I did here it has some bad side affects 
Joe snorts 
Joe: That's putting it mildly. That drug causes suver cocaine style addiction and can make people incredibly violent, unpredictable and basically out of control it can also permanently alter people personality it's nothing but garbage. My brother was nearly destroyed by it. 
John: I'm sorry I didn't know. 
Joe sighs 
Joe: Sorry I didn't mean to get upset it's just that drug hurt a lot of people. 
John: I understand and for the record I'm not here to hurt anyone 
Joe nods 
Joe: That's good. So why do you want to know about it anyway. 
John: Well, simply put Jake created the drug and that makes it family business. Right now his parents could use some cash flow. 
Joe nods 
Joe: Well, hate to break it to you but this is a dead end. The last of that drug was thrown out after it killed two people. The only person even willing to go near it is that Ramsey and he's an absolute snake. Believe me even if he could squeeze some money out of that formula he wouldn't let you near one cent of it. He is selfish and greedy as they come. He used my brother as a ginny pig to advance his research on it. Thank God he stopped researching with it God only knows how many more lives he would have cost. 
John: I see sounds like a real piece of work 
Joe snorts 
Joe: To say the least. He made some advances but nothing that would change what that drug does and he'd never share it with anyone. 
John nods 
John: Well thanks for the information. 
Joe: Anytime. 
Joe looks at his watch 
Joe: Well I need to go. Hey listen call me over at the hospital while you're in town and we can go get some pizza or something. 
John: Sure thing it was nice meeting you 
Joe: Nice meeting you to 
They shake hands and Joe leaves. John sighs 
John: Well Ramsey like it or not all roads lead to you. 
John gets up pays the bill and leaves. As he is walking out he bumps into Karen. 
John: Oh hi there. 
Karen smiles 
Karen: Oh hi John. So how are you doing? Are you enjoying your stay here? 
John nods 
John: Hi Karen it's nice to see you again. Yeah it's been very informative. So how are you doing? 
Karen: Oh I'm good. Listen I'm glad I ran into you. I was going to call you over at the hotel. 
John: Really? What's up? 
Karen: Well, I have to work this morning but later this afternoon I'm off and I was wondering if you'd like me to show you around 
John smiles 
John: That would be nice thanks Karen. 
John: Okay great you want to meet me over at the hospital around 3? 
John: Sure that sounds good. I'll see you then 
Karen: Okay see you then. 
John leaves smiling 
John: No reason why this trip can't be fun to. 
He gets in his car and sighs 
John: But first things first how to get close to Ramsey. 
John takes a deep breath and sighs as he drives off. 

Frank is finishing doing some paper work at the nurses station when Gabriella walks up. 
Gabriella: So, word is you got home kind of late last night. 
Gabriella smiles Frank laughs 
Frank: She needed a ride home Gabby it's no big thing. 
Gabriella: Well I don't know about that. Seemed like something was up last night. I mean, you sure looked good up on stage together and you know you're the first one to get Jill to really smile and have fun since she learned she had HIV 
Frank: Well then I'm glad I could help she's a sweet lady. 
Gabriella: Well, if you had fun maybe you should try to make her smile some more 
Frank laughs 
Frank: Oh I think I've had quite enough of the dating world thank you very much. 
Gabriella: Oh come on Frank Jill's a great girl and I can tell you like her. 
Frank sighs 
Frank: I really don't feel like getting hurt again Gabby 
Gabriella: Who says you'll get hurt. Besides we're not talking a long term commitment here just dinner. 
Frank sighs 
Frank: Well even if I did want to go out with her who says she'd want to? 
Gabriella laughs 
Gabriella: Frank half the female staff here would like to go out with you trust me she'd go. 
Frank blushes. 
Frank: Well I highly doubt that but thanks. 
Gabriella: Okay Frank just answer one question okay do you or do you not like her? 
Frank: That's not the point 
Gabriella: Do you or don't you 
Frank sighs 
Frank: Yes yes I like her. But 
Gabriella: But nothing. Frank life is way to short and uncertain to waist a second. If you like Jill and she likes you then you should all means ask her out. 
Frank: How?! 
Gabriella: Oh come on Frank you haven't been out of the dating scene that long. Just call her up and ask her to dinner it's simple. 
Frank considers this 
Frank: Well I did enjoy her company last night, and she is very sweet and fun to be with 
Gabriella hands Frank the phone. Frank smiles 
Frank: You're not letting me off the hook are you? 
Gabriella shakes her head 
Gabriella: Nope, I don't like watching good people waist time now come on and call her. 
Frank shakes his head and dials Jill's number 
Jill: Hello? 
Frank: Hi Jill it's Frank 
Jill smiles 
Jill: Oh hi Frank how are you doing? 
Frank: I'm doing good thanks how are you? 
Jill: Oh good good just getting ready to come into work actually 
Frank: Oh that's good. Hey listen I really had a great time last night I hope you did to. 
Jill smiles thinking back 
Jill: Yes I had a great time. You are a wonderful singer and a lot of fun to be around. 
Frank smiles and blushes 
Frank: Thanks. Hey listen I was wondering if maybe tonight, well I mean if you don't already have plans, if well maybe if you'd like to have dinner with me. 
Jill nearly drops the phone in total shock 
Jill: What? 
Frank: I mean, if you don't want to I completely understand I'm not to good at this dating thing myself. Not that this has to be a date or anything. I mean, I'd like it to be but if you don't want it to be it could just be dinner among friends you know. I don't want to make you uncomfortable but I I really enjoy you. 
Jill's heart is fluttering. 
Jill: I I think dinner sounds good. 
Frank: Really?! 
Jill: Yeah sure I mean if you're really sure you want to. I mean, I'm not the best company these days. 
Frank: Oh I think you're fine. 
Jill smiles 
Jill: Well thank you. 
Frank: So can I pick you up around 7? 
Jill: Yeah sure. 
Frank: Well okay I'll see you later then 
Jill: Okay till then bye 
Frank: Bye 
They hang up Gabriella smiles 
Gabriella: Now see there that wasn't so hard now was it. 
Frank laughs 
Frank: No but the asking is never the heard part it's the making it work that I'm not good at. 
Frank sighs 
Frank: I'm sure this will end in disaster to. 
Gabriella: Hey don't talk like that. You have to go into this with an open mind and an open heart. 
Frank sighs 
Frank: I'll try but I think my record speaks for it's self. 
Frank's pager goes off and he hurries on his way Gabriella watches him go. 
Gabriella: You have to keep trying Frank you have to keep trying. 
Back at Jill's Jill is on the phone with Denise 
Jill: Oh My God I am in total shock!!! He asked me out Denise he called me up and asked me out!!! 
Denise smiles 
Denise: Well I can't say I'm surprised I saw how you two were looking at each other last night. 
Jill sighs 
Jill: Oh come on Denise you're being silly 
Denise: I most certainly am not being silly the man like you Jill it's very clear. 
Jill rolls her eyes 
Jill: Well why he would is completely unclear to me. 
Denise: Well maybe to you it is but not to the rest of us. You are a smart, sweet, fun, kind, charming lady why shouldn't he. 
Jill: Uh maybe cause I have HIV? 
Denise sighs 
Denise: When are you going to stop acting like that is who you are? It is a part of you yes but it is not all of you. Come on Jill be happy a wonderful man wants to go out with you. 
Jill groans 
Jill: I'm trying Jill but I really don't want to get my hopes up only to have them dashed. I should just call and cancel. 
Denise: You will do no such thing! You are going out with Frank Scanlon tonight and that is final! Now get your butt down here to work and Diana, Maggie, and I will help you get ready afterwards. Now come on and no excuses. 
Jill sighs 
Jill: Okay okay I'll see you soon. 
Denise: Okay and don't you even think about backing out again. 
Jill rolls her eyes 
Jill: I wouldn't dream of it. 
Denise: Okay then bye 
Jill: Bye 
They hang up Jill sighs and looks at herself in the mirror 
Jill: What am I getting myself into? 
She shakes her head and goes to finish getting ready for work. 

Kevin is at his desk on the phone. 
Kevin: Look, I did not cancel my appointments nor did I have anyone else cancel them! 
Just then Lucy walks in 
Kevin: Look those are my patients and they need me this is not my fault! Call them back and tell them you made a mistake and to come in! 
Lucy stands by the door worriedly watching him. 
Kevin: Because you did! This isn't a private practice! I do not have an assistant! I am the only one who cancels appointments you got that! Fine fine you tell them what ever you like but you are going to call them! 
Kevin slams down the phone and sighs heavily as he plops back in his chair and rubs his face. 
Lucy: Uh hey doc, I hope you don't mind me coming in. But I I wanted to see you and the nurse said you weren't with a patient. 
Kevin: How could I be some idiot canceled my appointments! 
Lucy looks at him worriedly 
Lucy: What are you talking about? What happened? 
Kevin sighs 
Kevin: I had three patients today along with typical work. I come in and find out that someone claiming to be my assistant called in and said there was some sort of emergency and I wanted all my appointments canceled! 
Lucy: Wow that's weird do you have any idea who? 
Kevin sighs and shakes his head 
Kevin: No probably just some kid pulling a prank. So now the nurse is calling the people back and hopefully they'll come in. 
Lucy: Well, well that's good I mean you'll still see them today right. 
Kevin: Yeah, hopefully. The earliest one may have to reschedule because of time but the other two should be fine. 
Lucy: Well that's good isn't it? 
Kevin nods 
Kevin: Yeah it's just a headache and it makes me look really bad. 
He shakes his head 
Kevin: As if the past 24 hours haven't been bad enough. 
Lucy: What do you mean? 
Kevin looks at Lucy sadly 
Kevin: Livvie stood me up last night. 
Lucy looks at him shocked 
Lucy: What? 
Kevin: I know it surprised me to. I was so sure she wanted a relationship with me 
Kevin sighs sadly 
Kevin: I guess she changed her mind. 
Lucy: Uh doc are you sure about this? 
Kevin: Well I don't know what else to make of it. She was supposed to come over for dinner around six and when Eve and I finely gave up waiting and went to dinner around ten she wasn't there yet. 
Lucy: Okay Doc something is very off here. 
Kevin: I''ll say. I keep telling myself that's not it that she didn't show up for a different reason but I don't know what else it could be. 
Lucy: But doc she did show up 
Kevin looks at Lucy puzzled 
Kevin: What do you mean? 
Lucy: Doc I woke up this morning and found Lark in the bathroom crying her eyes out. I think she was in there most of the night. She thinks you stood her up. 
Kevin: What? 
Lucy: Doc she said she stood and your front door ringing the bell and knocking for over a half an hour last night. But that no one answered the door so she left. 
Kevin: Lucy I was home the whole time the door bell never rang. 
Lucy: Doc Livvie wouldn't make this up. She was very hurt and very upset. She cried most of the night. She thinks you changed your mind and stood her up. 
Kevin looks at Lucy with total confusion 
Kevin: Lucy this doesn't make any sense! 
Lucy sighs 
Lucy: Tell me about it 
Kevin: You don't think I'm loosing my mind again do you? 
Kevin gets a worried look on his face Lucy smiles compassionately 
Lucy: What was is it you always say? If you think you are loosing your mind then you're probably not. No Doc I don't think that's it. I think there must be a logical explanation for all of this. 
Kevin: Like what. Lucy I was home all evening. Well, except for when Eve dragged me to the out back around ten. 
Lucy: Why did you go out so late? 
Kevin shrugs 
Kevin: She was hungry. 
Lucy: Why not eat the food you had made or something else in the house? 
Kevin: She thought it might help me to get out of the house. 
Lucy thinks for a minute her wheels turning. 
Kevin: Lucy what are you thinking? 
Lucy: Well nothing just yet but I think I have an idea. Hold on a sec. 
Lucy pulls out her cell phone and dials a number. 
Livvie: Hello? 
Lucy: Hi Livvie it's Lucy, listen I'm at your Dad's office and we have a mystery on our hands. 
Livvie: What do you mean? 
Lucy: Well your Dad thinks you stood him up 
Livvie: What! 
Lucy: According to your Dad he was home all evening from six when you were supposed to arrive till ten. 
Livvie is shocked 
Livvie: Lucy I wasn't supposed to come over till ten thirty. 
Lucy: You weren't supposed to come over till ten thirty? 
Kevin looks at Lucy in shock 
Livvie: No Dad and Eve had plans for dinner. Eve invited me to come over at ten thirty to watch a movie and spend the night. 
Lucy: I see hold on 
Lucy covers the mouth piece 
Lucy: Kevin Livvie said that she was invited to come over at ten thirty to watch a movie and sleep over because you and Eve already had plans. 
Kevin: What plans! We didn't have any plans. She was invited to come over at six for dinner. I spent most of the late after noon cooking. 
Lucy nods then removes her hand from the mouth piece 
Lucy: Livvie your Dad said that they didn't have any plans and that you were invited to come over to dinner at six. 
Livvie: This makes no sense! 
Lucy: Oh I think it does, I think it makes perfect sense, hold on. 
Lucy puts the speaker phone feature on her cell phone on and lays it down on the desk. 
Lucy: Livvie I have you on speaker phone can you hear me? 
Livvie: Yeah 
Lucy: Good. Okay now I have a question for the two of you. Before yesterday was Eve the least bit supportive or happy about the two of you building a relationship. 
Kevin: No it shocked me when she suddenly had this change of heart. I mean only hours earlier she was doing all she could to persuade me to walk away. 
Livvie: I was shocked to I kept thinking she can't be seareus. I mean, she's made it pretty clear how much she hates me. 
Lucy nods 
Lucy: I see. Livvie who invited you to come over last night? 
Livvie: Well Eve did 
Lucy: And Kevin who made the supposed arrangements for her to come to dinner? 
Kevin is starting to seethe with anger as he sees where Lucy is going with this. 
Kevin: Eve 
Lucy: I see. And did either of you talk to one another yesturday after these invitations 
Livvie: No 
Kevin: No 
Lucy: And how eager was Eve to leave the house at ten last night? 
Kevin is clenching his fists 
Kevin: Very, she couldn't get us out of the house fast enough 
Livvie: Oh My God we were set up! That little B- - -CH! 
Kevin: Now wait I admit it looks bad but we don't know for sure. 
Livvie: Oh come on Dad what other explanation could there be. If you didn't stand me up and I didn't stand you up then what the heck happened last night! 
Kevin sighs and shakes his head. 
Kevin: And I thought Eve was finely coming around. Livvie I'm so sorry I really do want a relationship with you. 
Livvie: I want that to. 
Lucy: Doc why don't the two of you try again tonight. 
Kevin: That's a great idea. Livvie can you meat me at the Port Charles Grill tonight about seven? 
Livvie: I'll be there. 
Kevin: Great, now If you'll excuse me I have a few things to get cleared up with my wife! 
Kevin grabs his coat and leaves angrily. Lucy watches him go worriedly then picks her phone back up. 
Lucy: You okay? 
Livvie: Yeah, I mean I'm mad as hell that Eve did this to us but at least I know my Dad does want to have a relationship with me. 
Lucy smiles 
Lucy: Well ofcourse he does. 
Livvie: Thank you Lucy if it wasn't for you my Dad and I might have lost our chance because of her. 
Lucy: Hey anytime for two of my favorite people in the whole wide world. 
Livvie smiles 
Livvie: Thanks 
Lucy: Well I'm going to go have a good day and I'll talk to you later okay? 
Livvie: Sure and thanks again Lucy 
Lucy smiles 
Lucy: You're welcome. 
They hang up Lucy picks up a picture of Eve off of Kevin's desk. 
Lucy: Okay Eve you just won yourself a place on my most hated people list. Now, I'll let Kevin deal with you this time, but if you ever pull a stunt like this again, I will make you wish you'd never come to Port Charles. 
Lucy drops the picture in the waist basket. 
Lucy: No one messes with Kevin's happiness no one. 
Lucy grabs her purse and leaves. 

As Chris goes to his office one of the nurses stops him 
Maggie: Dr. Ramsey are you all right? 
Chris: I will be as soon as I take care of something. 
Chris goes onto his office. He sits down at his computer and boots it up. 
Chris: Okay now all I have to do is look up my mothers death print out her death certificate and I'll have all I need to get rid of Jack once and for all. 
Chris finds the hospital his mother died and types in the needed information and waits. Suddenly a message comes up on the screen. Chris stairs at it in confusion 
Chris: What? No document found? This is where she died her death certificate has to be here. 
Chris searches again using his mothers maiden name this time. The same message appears on the screen. 
Chris: This is ridiculous! They've lost her death certificate! Of all the cruel and unrespectful things! My Mother spent most of her life being beaten and abandoned and now they loose her death certificate! 
Chris punches the desk angrily 
Chris: Fine! I'll just search public records that's all. And once I call Jack's bluff I'll make sure this certificate is put back in their data base 
Chris goes to the online public records and searches. No such document comes up on the screen. 
Chris: What the hell is going on here! How can their be no evidence of her death! They have everything on her but that! This doesn't make any sense! 
Chris gets up and paces around the room. 
Chris: Okay okay calm down obviously that rotten brother of mine got ahold of them. Yeah that's it I'm on to his game. Well, he isn't going to win. I'm going to just call that hospital and talk to a nurse that was there when my Mother died. She'll blow Jack right out of the water. 
Chris grabs the phone and dials. 
Nurse: Hope Hospital Nina speaking how may I help you? 
Chris: Hello Nina, this is Doctor Chris Ramsey calling from General Hospital in Port Charles New York. 
Nina: Well, hello Dr. Ramsey and what can I do for you? 
Chris: Well I'm glad you asked that. I'm afraid someone is pulling a very cruel prank on me and I am in need of some information that your hospital has in order to stop this person. 
Nina: Well, I'd be happy to help but what information do you need? 
Chris: Well, I need to speak to any nurse who was there 21 years ago and new of a patient by the name of Gloria Ramsey. 
Nina: Okay hold on and I'll see what I can find. 
Chris: Thanksyou 
Nina puts him on hold 
Chris: Well Jack looks like you are about to be blown out of the water. 
Soon Nina comes back on the phone. 
Nina: Dr. Ramsey? 
Chris: Yes Nina 
Nina: Are head nurse Molly Mackfiled was here at that time and she says she thinks she remembers her. I'm going to give you to her. 
Chris: Thank you very much Nina 
Molly: Hello Dr. Ramsey? 
Chris: Yes this is Dr. Ramsey. Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to talk to me. But I'm afraid someone is playing a most distaste full prank on me and I need to stop it. 
Molly: I understand it's not a problem. So what is the information you need? 
Chris: Well, 21 years ago my Mother Gloria Ramsey was admitted there do you remember her? 
Molly: Oh yes I do. Such a sweet woman. I remember her whole room was covered with pictures of her children. And they were all she ever wanted to talk about to. 
Chris smiles with a tear in his eye 
Chris: Yeah she was wonderful. So I'm sure you are aware of how ill she was. 
Molly: Oh yes no one thought she was going to be able to beat that cancer. I remember plenty of nights leaving thinking for sure she'd be gone when I came back the next morning. We were all so surprised and happy when she went into remission. 
Chris nearly drops the phone. 
Chris: Remission? 
Molly: Yes it was such a miracle. One day she was at deaths door and the next the doctors are giving her a clean bill of health and she's making plans to go home. 
Chris: Excuse me but are you sure we are talking about the same woman? Gloria Ramsey her husband's name was Henry Ramsey she had 5 children two daughters and three sons? 5''6 Blond hair brown eyes? 
Molly: Oh yes a nurse never forgets a miracle patient like her. You don't see many that can prove you that wrong. We were so excited. But I suppose we shouldn't have been surprised she was such a strong woman. 
Chris: Do, do you remember when she left? 
Molly: Oh yes! I was so disappointed. 
Chris: What do you mean? 
Molly: Well she was supposed to be released on a Friday and I couldn't wait to surprise her with a going home present. Well, anyway I had Thursday off and when I came back on Friday she had left 
Chris: Left? 
Molly: Yes, apparently early in the day on Thursday her husband had come in and whisked her away. Didn't even take the time to sign any release papers. He basically went into her room picked her up and left! The hospital staff tried to stop him, you know papers to sign and all. But he was determined. 
Molly smiles thinking back 
Molly: I guess he just really wanted to get her home to those beautiful children of hers. They said she was crying as he put her in the car. I can understand her being so full of emotion knowing she was going home after nearly dying. 
Chris is stairing into space absolutely stunned. 
Molly: Dr. Ramsey? Dr. Ramsey are you there? 
Chris: Huh? Oh yeah, yeah I'm here. 
Molly: Is everything okay? How is she doing anyway? I always wondered about her. 
Chris stutters 
Chris: I'm I''m sorry I have to go there's an emergency thank you very much for your time. 
Chris hangs up before Molly can respond. Chris stairs at the phone in utter disbelief 
Chris: She's alive? My mother is alive?! No wait wait this can't be. I was at her funeral! I saw the casket! I remember Dad wouldn't let us loo. . 
Chris's face fills with rage 
Chris: He wouldn't let us look in the casket! THAT BASTERED STOLE MY MOTHER!! 
Chris grabs his coat and goes charging out the door. 

Joe is working at the nurses station when Gabriella comes up behind him and puts her hands over his eyes. 
Gabriella: Guess who? 
Joe smiles 
Joe: Is it the love of my life? 
Gabriella smiles removing her hands as Joe turns around to face her. 
Gabriella: It better be. 
Joe pulls her in close 
Joe: Ah the one and only 
They kiss tenderly. 
Gabriella: So how is your day going? 
Joe: Pretty good. Actually I had a pretty exciting morning. 
Gabriella: Really what happened? 
Joe: Well, a while back I had this really great friend named Jake. He was murdered during the General Homicide Murders. Anyway I walk into the recovery room and who do I see but an absolute look alike 
Gabriella gasps 
Gabriella: Wow 
Joe: Yeah, apparently he's Jake's identical cousin. He's in town finishing up some family business. Anyway I told him we should get together while he's intown. 
Gabriella: Oh,deffinetly. I bet that was weird though I mean him looking so much like your friend 
Joe nods 
Joe: Yeah it was but they do say we all have a double 
Gabriella: True. 
Joe: So how is your day going my love? 
Gabriella smiles 
Gabriella: Well, actually I've had a very successful and productive day 
Joe smiles 
Joe: That's great 
Gabriella: I think so. 
Joe: So what did you do? 
Gabriella smiles 
Gabriella: Oh nothing much, just managed to get your brother to ask Jill out on an official date. 
Joe: What! 
Gabriella beams proudly 
Joe: Are you seareus?! A date a real date?! 
Gabriella: Yep. It was easy really. I mean all I had to do was point out a few things to him encourage him a little and the rest as they say is history. I mean don't get me wrong he is apprehensive and God only knows what Denise and the others are going to have to do to get Jill to actually go but as of now they are going out. 
Joe shakes his head and smiles at Gabriella 
Joe: You really are aptly named you know that. You truly are an angel. 
Gabriella: Well I don't know about that. 
Joe pulls her close 
Joe: Well, I do. You are an amazing angel and I am heaven blessed to have you in my life. I love you Gabby 
Gabriella smiles 
Gabriella: I love you to 
Joe: Thank you 
Gabriella: For what? 
Joe: For helping my brother. I really appreciate it. 
Gabriella smiles 
Gabriella: Joe you mean everything to me. Which makes your family pretty important in my book. So I'm happy to do what I can. 
Joe smiles 
Joe: And that is only one of the million reason I adore you 
They kiss tenderly. 

John is in his car outside the hospital. 
John: Get this taken care of then you can enjoy your after noon. Okay Chris I know you respond to money lets see how this makes you respond. 
John dials a number after several rings Chris's voice mail picks up. John quickly disguises his voice 
John: Hello Dr. Chris Ramsey this is Mr. Blackstone I am calling you from Drake Pharmisutical's. We are very interested in some of the research you have been doing and would like to discuss it with you. If you could please call back at your earliest convenience we can set up a time to meet. Once again we are very eager to talk with you and possibly strike a deal with you regarding some of your research. Our number is 555-3676 Thank you 
John hangs up 
John: There now that should peak the rats interest. Now all I have to do is wait. 
John smiles to himself and heads into the hospital. He goes up to the desk 
Diana: Can I help you? 
John: Yes my name is John Marshak Dr. Karen Wexler is expecting me. 
Diana: One moment 
Diana pages Karen. John waits patiently. Soon Karen arrives 
Karen: Hi John 
John stands and shakes Karen's hand 
John: Hi Karen nice to see you again. 
Karen: So you all set? 
John: Yeah, finished up some of my business now I'm free for the after noon. 
Karen smiles 
Karen: How nice 
They head out 
Karen: So how is your business here coming? 
John opens the door to his car and she gets in 
John: Pretty good I've hit a couple dead ends but I have a new approach that should work. 
Karen: That's great good luck with it 
John: Thanks.It should all work out. 
Karen nods 
Karen: That's good. So you ready for an afternoon of fun? 
John: Sounds good to me. So where to first? 
Karen: Port Charles Park 
John: Lead the way 
Karen gives John directions as they drive. 

Eve is pacing around the living room in a slinky night gown. 
Eve: Where the hell is he! I canceled his appointments he should have come right home! 
Eve sighs exasperatedly 
Eve: Why is it so hard for him to just have his world revolve around me! 
She looks out the window and sees Kevin's car pull in the drive way 
Eve: Well it's about damn time that man showed up! I will not be neglected like this! 
Eve saunters over to the couch and sits on it . Outside Kevin walks to the door full of anger. He starts to open the door but stops and takes a deep breath 
Kevin: Come on Kevin you can't just go in there screaming. Give her a chance to explain, listen to her, she's your wife you have to give her a chance. Maybe she'll come clean. 
Kevin opens the door trying to stay calm. Eve smiles and walks over to him 
Eve: Well what a wonderful surprise! 
Eve throws her arms around him and kisses him he doesn't respond. Eve pulls back and for the first time notices the dark look in his eyes. 
Eve: Kevin is everything okay, what's wrong? 
Kevin looks at Eve intencly 
Kevin: Eve I'm going to ask you something and I need the truth. 
Eve: Of course Kevin I'll always tell you the truth. 
Eve bats her eye lashes. 

Eve stairs at Kevin thrown off for a second but quickly rallies. 
Eve: How dare you accuse me of such a thing! 
Eve puts her hands on her hips and gives him her best I'm about to cry look. 
Eve: All I've done is be supportive and loving and now I get blamed for your daughter not showing up last night! 
Kevin: Well someone set us up! Cause she was under the impression she was supposed to come over at ten thirty. And did she was waiting out side for a half an hour. 
Eve: Oh please she's obviously lying! 
Kevin: Eve don't you dare call my daughter a liar! She was very hurt and upset! 
Eve: She's just pretending to be! 
Kevin: How the hell do you know! YOU'VE NEVER EVEN GIVEN HER A CHANCE! IF IT WASN'T FOR LUCY WE'D BOTH BE HURTING RIGHT NOW THANK GOD SHE SET US STRAIGHT! 
Eve: HOW DARE YOU EVEN TALK TO LUCY I'M YOUR WIFE! 
Kevin: AND LUCY IS MY BEST FRIEND AND LIVVIE IS MY CHILD!! AND GUESS WHAT EVE YOU DON'T GET A SAY IN WHO I DO OR DON'T HAVE IN MY LIFE! 
Eve folds her arms 
Eve: HOW DARE YOU TALK TO ME LIKE THAT I'M THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO YOU!! 
Kevin laughs 
Kevin: OH WILL YOU KNOCK IT OFF! YOU ARE MANY THINGS BUT CERTAINLY NOT THE BEST THING! NOW YOU LISTEN AND YOU LISTEN GOOD CAUSE I'M ONLY GOING TO SAY THIS ONCE! IF YOU EVER MESS WITH MY LIFE LIKE YOU DID LAST NIGHT AGAIN I'M OUT OF HERE! 
Kevin heads back to the door 
Eve: WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU GOING! 
Kevin turns and looks at her 
Kevin: Unlike you I have a work ethic. And I have patients today. Oh and don't expect me for dinner I''m having dinner out with my daughter! 
Kevin walks out slamming the door. Eve picks up the wine bottle and throws it across the room shattering it against the door. 
Eve: How dare he treat me like this!! And that Lucy Oh I hate her! My plan was going so well till she stuck her nose where it didn't belong. 
Eve gets an evil smile on her face 
Eve: Well, Lucy is going to be very sorry she messed with me. 
Eve grabs her coat and heads out the door. 
John and Karen are walking through the park talking when they see some kids playing football. The ball comes flying towards them. John grabs it and throws it back to the kids. they yell thank you and John and Karen continue to walk. 
Karen: You got a pretty good arm on you. 
John blushes 
John: Thanks, I used to play all the time when I was younger. 
Karen: Oh so were you like the star quarter back or something 
John laughs 
John: No that would have been my cousins area. He was the star of our high school foot ball team. I was just the look alike cousin out on the field trying to keep up. 
Karen: Wow, Jake our Jake was a foot ball player? 
John laughs 
John: Not the guy you new huh? 
Karen shakes her head 
Karen: No, he was so research and work oriented and seemed so shy I guess I kind of thought he probably had always been well 
John: The geeky kid in the front of the class? Yeah I know he gave that impression. When he got to college and his Dad was having health problems and money became really tight well he just changed I guess. You know became more focused on work and stuff. 
Karen nods 
Karen: I know the feeling. Growing up I spent most of my time looking after my Mom so there wasn't much time for me to be a kid. 
John: That's ashame. 
Karen shrugs 
Karen: That's life. So how about you? What kind of kid were you? 
John: Oh I was that unpopular kid doing everything he could to be popular. You name it I tried it. If it wasn't for Jake well 
John shakes his head sadly 
John: Well, lets just say I might not be standing here with you right now. 
Karen sees the sadness in John's eyes and shivers. 
Karen: Sounds like Jake really came through for you 
John nods 
John: He saved my life. I truly owe everything I have to him. That's why it's so important to me to help his parents. 
Karen nods 
Karen: I understand. I'm indebted to a lot of people to. It's strange to think how differently my life might be if it wasn't for them. 
John nods 
John: Jake told me once you had gone through a lot and he said whenever he'd say a messed up kid in the ER he always wanted to call you over so the kid could see what could be. 
Karen stops amazed 
Karen: He said that? 
John nods 
John: He was very impressed with you. Said you were the definition of a survivor and he was proud to know you. 
Karen has tears in her eyes 
Karen: Wow I didn't know he thought so highly of me. 
John: He said you didn't seem comfortable talking about it so he figured the most respectful thing to do was not bring it up. 
Karen becomes suddenly uncomfortable 
Karen: So I guess that means you know about my past 
John: Only basics. You got into the wrong crowed and got hoocked on drugs but got cleaned up and made a real success out of yourself. 
Karen: Well, I've certainly tried to. 
John senses her uncomfortableness. 
John: Hey don't be embarrassed I'm quite sure my past makes yours look like a cake walk 
Karen laughs 
Karen: Oh I highly doubt that. 
John: Oh really how about this. I was a Cocaine addict, and spent several months in Juvenile hall for shop lifting. 
Karen stairs in disbelief 
Karen: Wow 
John nods 
John: Jake is the one who finely got through to me. He got me through rehab and kept on my back to get my act together. As I said I owe him my life. 
Karen nods 
Karen: You know I new Jake was special but I had no idea how special. 
John: Most people didn't. Hey what do you say we change the subject? 
Karen: Works for me 
John spots some swings. 
John: Feel like being a kid again? 
Karen smiles 
Karen: Why not. Race you! 
They go charging towards the swings and being swinging happily. 

Chris is driving around wildly not really sure where he is going. 
Chris: All these years! Dammit all these years I've been walking around thinking my mother was dead! How could he?! How could he do this to us! 
Chris half laughs 
Chris: Why the hell am I surprised! This is the same man that beat the living daylights out of all of us on a daily basses. The same man that would spend all his money on booze and let us kids go without food or clothes! The same man who abandoned me! Why the hell should I be surprised!! But why why take our Mom away from us? I don't understand this I just don't get it! 
Chris finely arrives at the Wood Hill Motel. He sits in his car for a minute trying to put it all together. 
Chris: I can't do this. I can't let myself be hurt again. How the hell do I know that nurse wasn't paid off to say all that. 
Chris sighs 
Chris: I guess I really don't know that she wasn't but still! I need some answers before I do this. 
Chris pulls out his cell phone and dials a number. 
Guard: Grayvils Correction Facility 
Chris: I need to speak with Steve Ramsey. 
Guard: Hold on 
Chris waits a man comes to the phone 
Steve: Yeah 
Chris: Uncle Steve it's Chris 
Steve: Hey Chris what's up? Thanks for sending me that care package last Christmas really brightened the mood around here. 
Chris: Well, least I could do for my favorite uncle. I mean, heck you were the one who got me to the hospital that night I was beaten. If it wasn't for you I'd be dead. 
Steve: Hey I could let my little nephew down. So how you doing? I here you are a big shot doctor 
Chris smiles 
Chris: Yep sure am just like I said I'd be 
Steve: I'm proud of you Chris. You're the first Ramsey to truly make something of yourself. 
Chris wipes a tear away 
Chris: Thanks Uncle Steve. So when you getting out of there anyway? 
Steve: Just a year and a half to go 
Chris: Great I'll through you a big party when you get out. 
Steve laughs 
Steve: I doubt many people will come. So you need something or is this just a social call 
Chris: A little of both 
Steve: So what do you need? 
Chris: The truth 
Steve: I'll always give you that Chris 
Chris: I know that's why I'm calling. Look Jack showed up here claiming Dad lied to us and that Mom is alive. I tried to call his bluff but there are no records of her death and a nurse at the hospital claims she remembers Mom getting better and leaving. I got to know Uncle Steve am I about to walk into a trap or is Jack telling me the truth? 
There is a long silence. Steve takes a deep breath. 
Steve: He's telling you the truth Chris. Gloria didn't die, she went into full remission. 
Chris: Dammit 
Chris slams his fist against the steering wheel 
Chris: Why were we lied to why were we kept from her! 
Steve sighs 
Steve: Your father was a terrible man Chris I know I don't have to tell you that. Right before your Mom got sick she had decided she'd had enough. She was planning on divorcing your father and taking you kids as far away from him as possible and give you a better life. She made the mistake of telling your father this plan. Now remember her waitressing job was his only source of honest income and you kids were his slaves more or less when it came to pulling off cons. Without you around he wouldn't have as many options for con jobs and he wouldn't have as many people to help him with it. Which would mean he'd have to work harder. And you know how he felt about work. Well, anyway your father beat your Mom severally and threatened to kill her if she even tried to fallow through with this divorce. Then she got sick and it all seemed like a mute point. But suddenly she went into remission and your father was served with divorce papers. He was livid. He went to the hospital and told your Mom she was going to pay. Then he grabbed her and took her away. He was going to kill her Chris. I managed to catch up with him before he did I begged, pleaded, and negotiated for her life. Finely I got your father who was holding her at gun point to let her go. The agreement was she was to leave and never come back but she'd leave you kids with him. If she ever came back he swore he'd kill all of you. Your mother and I new he meant it. I left with her and I took her to CA to live with some friends of hers. By the time I got back the funeral had already happened and you kids were convinced that she was dead. I was outraged but your father said if I breathed a word of the truth he'd kill you. Before I left your mother made me promise to protect you. So 
Chris: So you kept the secret. 
Steve: I'm sorry Chris I didn't know what else to do 
Chris: Don't be you did the best you could. And hey I owe you. I mean heck if it wasn't for you Mom would have been killed. 
Steve: Yeah well I''m glad the truth is out. Look I have to get back to my cell. 
Chris: I understand thanks gain I'll talk to you soon 
Steve: Okay bye oh and give Gloria my love 
Chris: Sure thing bye 
They hang up. Chris rubs his face 
Chris: My mother is alive. My mother is alive! 
Chris starts laughing and crying at the same time. He takes a deep breath gets out of the car and heads for the motel room Jack told him about. 

Livvie and Rachel are sitting at the hospital cafeteria talking. 
Rachel: Oh honey do you have to go tonight? 
Livvie smiles 
Livvie: Mom it will be okay. Really, there is nothing for you to worry about. Kevin is a good man.
Rachel: Livvie 
Livvie: Mom, I haven't forgotten what you told me and I promise I will be careful. But the fact is from everything I've seen and heard if Kevin is a good person now. He may not have been in the past but he is now. And he's my Dad so write or wrong I do want to get to know him 
Rachel smiles and shakes her head 
Rachel: Well, I can see there is no point in arguing with you. And admittedly my concern at this point does have more to do with Eve then Kevin 
Livvie sighs 
Livvie: I know I can't stand that little shrew. I mean, she nearly cost me any chance of a relationship with my Dad last night. 
Rachel: I worry about what else she maybe capable of. Really, sweetheart what if she is dangerous. 
Livvie smiles 
Livvie: Eve is not going to hurt me. She may try to hurt me emotionally but she won't dare try anything physical. 
Rachel: How can you be so sure 
Livvie: Because Eve knows that Lucy cares very much about me and Kevin. She's many things but a fool isn't one of them. She knows good and well if Kevin or I end up hurt? 
Rachel smiles 
Rachel: Lucy will come after her 
Livvie: Without a doubt. 
Rachel shakes her head 
Rachel: Never thought I''d have to be grateful to Lucy 
Livvie: I know the two of you have had your differences but she really is wonderful Mom. 
Rachel: Well if she has had anything to do with how strong you've become in these last few months then I must give her credit. Lord knows I haven't done much for you. 
Livvie takes Rachel's hand 
Livvie: Mom, that is not true. You have helped me a lot, it's just Lucy well 
Rachel: It's just that Lucy isn't so directly involved in the mess between my family and the Collins Family 
Livvie nods 
Livvie: Yeah that's pretty much it. 
Rachel: And that is okay. There is nothing wrong with that, I'm glad you have someone outside the family to rely on. 
Livvie: So you understand? 
Rachel smiles 
Rachel: Or course I do sweet heart. You know one of the benefits to being a Psychiatrist is I get a lot of stuff most Mom's don't. 
Livvie nods and smiles 
Livvie: I think you would anyway Mom. You're the best. 
Rachel blushes 
Rachel: Anything for my little girl. So what now? Would you like to go shopping or something? We could get you a new dress for your dinner with your Dad 
Livvie is naturally surprised 
Livvie: Wow, you mean it? 
Rachel: I may be somewhat apprehensive about the whole thing but I know it's important to you and that makes it important to me. Besides you can always use a new dress. 
Livvie smiles 
Livvie: Thanks Mom 
Rachel: Anytime baby. 
They get up and head out to the mall. 

Lucy is out running arrens when her cell phone rings 
Lucy: Hello? 
Kevin: Oh the sound of your voice alone is soothing. 
Lucy smiles 
Lucy: Well, it's nice to hear your voice to Doc. So how did it go with Eve? 
Kevin groans 
Lucy: Uh oh what happened 
Kevin: She did it all right. I went in there trying to be all calm. When I accused her of it she got completely defensive. Then when gave her the evidence she became belligerent that I talked to you. I told her that you are my best friend, and Livvie is my daughter and she can't choose who I have in my life. She became even more enraged I threatened to leave if she ever pulled something like this again. Then I told her I'd be having dinner with Livvie and started to leave. She screamed at me not to go I told her I have a work ethic and I left. 
Lucy: I'm sorry Doc I wish I had been wrong. 
Kevin sighs 
Kevin: No, I'm sorry I didn't realize Eve was up to something. I know her to well to think she'd really just give in like that. She probably still hasn't. I''ll need to be watching both mine and Livvie's backs for a while I guess. 
Lucy: Anything I can do to help? 
Kevin: Keep an eye on Livvie. 
Lucy smiles 
Lucy: I always do and I'll keep one on you to just like I always have 
Kevin smiles 
Kevin: Thanks Lucy that means a lot. 
Lucy: Anything for my Doc. So you think you'll work things out with Eve? 
Kevin sighs 
Kevin: I don't think so. It's funny I've been thinking a lot lately about how to save my marriage but as I was leaving the light house today I realized something 
Lucy: What? 
Kevin: I don't really want to save it. I was standing there listening to her screaming inside as I left and I realized I don't love this woman I don't even like her that much! 
Lucy: Oh Doc I'm sorry. 
Kevin: Don't be it's my own fault. I let a mid life crises get the best of me. 
Lucy sighs 
Lucy: Happens to the best of us. So what now? 
Kevin: I file for divorce and kick her out. 
Lucy nods 
Lucy: Well, for what it's worth I think you're doing the right thing. 
Kevin: I know I am. I need to go thanks for listen 
Lucy: Anytime Doc that's why I'm here. Bye 
Kevin: Bye 
They hang up 

Chris stood in front of the motel room door trying to collect his thoughts and emotions. He takes a long deep breath and knocks on the door. From inside he hears a woman answer 
Woman: Just a minute 
Chris shivers hearing the formilure voice. When the door opens Chris is speechless. He stairs at the older woman with the swooped up blond hair and the painfully thin figure. The woman stairs back at him for a long minute both are silent. 
Gloria: Christopher? 
Chris: Mom? 
Gloria bursts into tears and throws her arms around Chris hugging him tightly. 
Gloria: Oh my baby my sweet little boy! I have missed you so much my son. 
Chris is over come by emotion and is crying now to. 
Chris: I missed you to Mom. 
Gloria pulls back and looks at him 
Gloria: Oh let me get a good look at you 
Gloria looks him up and down and smiles 
Gloria: Well you have just grown into just about the most handsome man I've ever seen. 
Chris smiles 
Chris: Thanks Mom you look really good to. 
Gloria brushes off the complement and grabs his hand and drags him inside 
Gloria: Please sit down. I'm so glad you are here. 
Chris hugs her again 
Chris: I I thought you were dead 
Gloria sighs sadly as she holds Chris 
Gloria: I know, I know. Your father was such a horrible man. I am so sorry you had to endure all of that. I don't blame you for not believing it was me. I''m just glad you came to see. 
Chris nods 
Chris: I called Uncle Steve and he told me everything 
Gloria nods looking at Chris lovingly 
Gloria: He was always the one Ramsey we could trust. It's funny he's one of the few that ever got a long jail term only he's the one that really was innocent. 
Chris nods 
Chris: I hated how that DA made him look. Uncle Steve was framed 
Gloria nods 
Gloria: By your father no doubt. But what is done is done. So how are you? Tell me about yourself 
Chris smiles 
Chris: Well, I'm a doctor at General Hospital. I live in a really nice pent house apartment. 
Chris shrugs 
Chris: Not much else to tell. 
Gloria: What? Nothing else? Oh no I cannot believe for a second that my beautiful son doesn't have women banging on his door at all hours 
Chris laughs 
Chris: No not really. I was married but 
Chris shakes his head and looks down. Gloria takes his hand 
Gloria: What baby? 
Chris: She left me 
Gloria shakes her head and lifts Chris's chin up. 
Gloria: Well then it's her loss. You are a prince my sweet boy and if she didn't realize that then that's her problem. 
Chris: It's more complicated then that Mom. It's a very long story. 
Gloria nods 
Gloria: Well, all I know is that if you love someone you fight to hang on to them. She left I think that says a lot and while I may not know her I can tell you right now I'm not impressed. Only the best for my boy 
Gloria smiles and tossels Chris's hair. Chris looks at her with tears in his eyes 
Chris: God it's good to have you back 
They hug again. 
Chris: Jack mentioned you were sick. You cancer hasn't come back has it? 
Chris looks at her with concern. Gloria shakes her and and smiles 
Chris: No baby. Your brother new it would take a lot to even get you over here after everything that had happened. I guess he figured telling you such a thing would be a motivation for you to come check it out. 
Chris sighs 
Chris: That's a Ramsey for you 
Gloria: Please don't be angry with your brother. He wasn't trying to be mean only get you here for me. 
Chris nods 
Chris: Well I'm glad you're okay. Are you here for good? 
Gloria nods 
Gloria: There is no longer a reason for me to hide. 
Chris smiles 
Chris: I'm glad 
Gloria: Me to we have a whole life time to catch up on Christopher a whole lifetime. 
Chris nods 
Chris: Well, lets start by getting you out of this dark depressing motel room. 
Chris gets up and starts collecting his mothers things. 
Chris: You're staying with me. 
Gloria smiles 
Gloria: I would love that but I don't want to leave Jack. He's my son to. 
Chris considers this and sighs 
Chris: He can stay with me to okay. We'll leave him a note telling him to bring his things to the apartment. 
Chris scribbles a note and continues grabbing his mothers things. 
Chris: In the meantime you and I are going to have some fun. 
Chris offers Gloria his arm and escorts her to his waiting car 

Gabriella is working at the nurses station when Jill walks up. 
Jill: Hi, Gabriella 
Gabriella: Hey Jill, I hear you got a hot date tonight 
Gabriella smiles, Jill blushes bright red 
Jill: Yeah, I guess I'm not really sure if you can call it a date. 
Gabriella: Jill, he called you up and asked you out what else would you call it? 
Jill: A nice gesture by a very gallant man. 
Gabriella shakes her head 
Gabriella: More like a gesture from a man that's very interested in you. 
Jill laughs 
Jill: Oh you think so huh 
Gabriella puts the file she is working on down 
Gabriella: Jill, why are you so bound and determined to be alone? Why do you insist on acting like Frank couldn't possibly like you. You know your ex may have given you HIV but the only one who is recking your life is you. 
Jill stairs at Gabriella digesting what has just been said she looks at her seriously 
Jill: What if Joe had HIV when you first met him. I mean, he new and told you would you have still be interested in him? 
Gabriella considers this 
Gabriella: Yes, yes I would. Jill HIV is no longer a quick death sentence it just isn't. You could have decades left. And it's not like a couple can't flourish without sex. The fact is there are plenty of ways to be intermit without having sex. 
Gabriella smiles 
Gabriella: Believe me I know. 
Jill: So you really would have been with him anyway? 
Gabriella: Absolutely 
Jill: Okay next question do I deserve a man like Frank. I mean, come on Gabby the only reason you and Joe have had to be creative is because of me. 
Gabriella looks at Jill compassionately. 
Gabriella: Jill, that is just not true. You are as much a victim as Joe. Neither of you deserve this and neither of you asked for this. You aren't to blame. What happened was a terrible accident nothing else. If you want to blame anyone blame your ex-boyfriend for sleeping around that's how this all got started anyway. And Frank and Joe feel the same way. Jill no one here blames you for what is going on with Joe. it just isn't your fault and that's all there is to it. 
Jill wipes a tear from her cheek 
Jill: Thank you Gabby for saying all that. 
Gabriella: it's the truth Jill. Now come on you're going out with an incredible man tonight put a smile on that face 
Jill laughs a little 
Jill: I'll try, thanks 
Jill heads off to check on a patient. Gabriella watches her go and shakes her head. 
Gabriella: I hope I got through to her. 
Gabriella gets back to work. 

Karen and John have been out and about all afternoon. They are now back at Karen's place. 
John: Thanks for showing me around Port Charles I had a wonderful time. 
Karen smiles 
Karen: I'm glad you had fun. thanks for coming it was nice being out and about with someone new. Sometimes I forget how fun this place can be. 
John nods 
John: Yeah, I know what you mean. I think our hometown always seems kind of boring until you start showing it to someone. 
Karen 
Karen: Yeah, I can see where that would be true. So would you like to come in? 
John looks at his watch 
John: I wish I could but I really need to get back to business but thanks for the offer. 
Karen tries to hide her disappointment. 
Karen: Oh okay, well thanks for a great day. Good luck with your business. 
John smiles 
John: Thanks, I really did have a good time with you, you're a lot of fun. 
Karen smiles 
Karen: Thanks so are you. 
There is an awkward silence as they look at each other. 
John: Well, I need to go. 
Karen: Yeah, yeah I have stuff to do also 
John: Bye 
Karen: Bye 
John hurries off as Karen goes inside. 
John: Come on guy you got to stay focused on why you came here, you don't have time for this. 
Karen: Give it a break Karen he's not staying in town and even if he was he's not going to suddenly get interested in you. 
John drives off Karen heads to the kitchen for something to eat. 

It is now evening and Jill and Frank are getting ready at their homes. Denise, Maggie, and Diana are helping Jill, while Joe, and Gabriella helps a nerves Frank. Jill comes out wearing the tenth outfit she has tried on 
Jill: What do you think? 
Denise: I think it looks nice. All of them look nice 
Jill: I need to change! 
Denise grabs onto her arm and stops her 
Denise: What you need to do is relax. Come on, you look great. 
Frank comes down with four different ties 
Frank: If I wear the black one should I where a white shirt or a blue shirt? Oh what am I saying I shouldn't where a tie! Oh this is a mistake! 
Frank starts to go upstairs Joe grabs hold of him 
Joe: First off this is not a mistake, and secondly you need to relax. Everything is going to be fine. And no tie is probably best. 
Jill: I can't where this! The skirt is way to short! I don't want to tease him! 
Maggie rolls her eyes 
Maggie: Jill if he was that kind of guy he wouldn't have asked you out. Come on relax. But, the skirt maybe a little much for the first date come on I'll help you pick out something. 
Frank comes back down finely dressed. 
Frank: What if this is a disaster! What if we go out and have a horrible time! 
Gabriella: Frank, why would it be a disaster and why would you have a horrible time. You had a great time at lunch, and at the karaoke bar. Besides don't put so much pressure on yourself it's just a date. 
Jill is finely dressed 
Jill: What if he takes one look at me and changes his mind! What if he doesn't want to go out with me anymore? 
Diana: He didn't change his mind at lunch, or at the bar and you said yourself that he gave you a peck on the cheek. Come on Jill just enjoy the evening. 
Joe: Frank don't worry about the future just have fun tonight. 
Maggie: You have to live in the moment. 
Gabriella: You have to live for today 
Jill: How do I do that? 
Frank: How can I not worry about the future? 
Denise: Don't think just react, enjoy what happens and don't think any further then a minute. 
Gabriella: Try to only worry about tonight. Only think about having the best time you can possibly have. Try to focus on the here and now. 
Frank: What have I gotten myself in to 
Jill: What have I gotten myself into. 
Joe: Something nice 
Denise: Something promising. 
Gabriella: Now get going or you're going to be late. 
Maggie: Now lets finish your hair so your ready when he gets here. 
Soon Frank is standing at Jill's door. He takes a deep breath and knocks on the door. 
Jill: Oh My God he's here! What do I do! 
Denise: Well for starters relax. Now answer the door. 
Jill takes a deep breath and opens the door. Frank smiles at her nervously. 
Frank: Uh hi 
Jill: Hi 
Frank: Oh, um, these are for you 
Frank hands her the pink roses he picked up on his way over. 
Jill smiles very flattered by the gesture. 
Jill: Thank you, they're beautiful. 
Jill breaths in the smell 
Frank: Can I come in? 
Jill: What? Oh yeah ofcourse I'm sorry come in. 
Jill opens the door and he enters. 
Jill: I'll just put these in some water and then we can go 
She hurries to the kitchen. Frank nervously looks around at the others in the room 
Frank: Uh hi 
Denise: Hi Frank 
Maggie: Hi 
Diana: Hi 
Jill comes back in 
Frank: Jill, you really look great tonight 
Jill smiles and blushes 
Jill: Thank you so do you. 
Frank smiles 
Frank: Thanks, so you ready? 
Jill: Yeah, just let me grab my coat. 
Frank: Here allow me 
Frank helps Jill on with her coat 
Jill: Bye guys thanks for everything 
Denise: Don't mention it have fun 
Frank offers Jill his arm she takes it and they leave. 

Lucy has arrived back at the hotel and is going to her hotel room. When she gets to her room she notices the door is unlocked and slightly open. Lucy stops feeling a strange vibe. 
Lucy: That's weird I wonder 
Lucy shakes her head shrugging off the feeling. 
Lucy: The maid is probably just cleaning the room. 
She steps into the room and switches on the light surprised that it is off. As her eyes focus she gasps in horror. The places has been completely ransacked her clothes are all over the place most of them torn some with what appears to be tar put on them, her jewelry box has been smashed and her jewelry is all over the place some of the necklaces are broken, perfume bottles are shattered on the floor with the contents spilled out, make up is everywhere and on the wall in lipstick has been written the words nosy bi*ch, her shoes are everywhere some of them have been spray painted or cut with. Lucy steps through the mess in a state of shock, then she notices that her picture frames are on the floor and smashed, As she begins to try and pick them up she notices a torn up picture on the floor. She picks it up and burst into tears. It was a picture of her and Christina not long after Christina came to her. The picture has been ripped into four pieces Lucy starts crying. 
Lucy: Who would do this! 
Suddenly she senses that she's not alone. She stands up and begins to turn around.