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by Katie

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CHAPTER SIX

Livvie excitedly heads up to Lucy's hotel room to get ready for her dinner with Kevin. She's on her cell phone with Alison
Livvie: I can't wait to show Lucy this new out fit I bought with Mom it's so cool!
Alison: Oh I'm sure it's beautiful. I'm so glad you're getting a second chance at dinner with your Dad
Livvie: Me to. I thought for sure he'd changed his mind then Lucy set us straight.
Alison: I'm so glad she did. You know it's funny I used to think Eve was such a good person. I mean, when Jamal and I were trying to get together and were going through all that garbage Eve was such a big help to us.
Alison shakes her head
Alison: I don't know how I could have been so wrong.
Livvie: it happens to the best of us. Well, I better go
Alison: Okay listen call me after dinner and let me know how everything goes okay?
Livvie: Sure thing, bye
Alison: Bye
Livvie gets off the elevator and heads to the hotel room. She is surprised to find the door unlocked. When she goes in the lights are off
Livvie: Lucy?
Livvie switches them on and gasps in horror at the ransacked hotel room.
Livvie: Who would do this!
She walks in a little further, then suddenly something makes her look down. She scream in horror. There on the floor covered in blood severally beaten is Lucy.
Livvie: LUCY!!
Livvie drops down beside her
Livvie: Lucy, can you hear me! Lucy it's me Livvie!
Livvie gently shakes Lucy but there is no response. Livvie is sobbing.
Livvie: OH GOD LUCY PLEASE DON'T BE DEAD DON'T BE DEAD!
Livvie's trembling hands search Lucy for a pulse. She sighs with relief when she finds a weak one.
Livvie: Oh thank God! Okay Lucy hang on okay, just hang on I'm going to get you help!
Livvie grabs her cell phone and calls 911 as she does this she looks more closely around the room. Her eyes fall on the words written in lipstick "Nosey Bi*ch"
Livvie's hand clenches her cell phone as her face fills with rage
Livvie: Eve
Soon the 911 operator comes on and Livvie gets an ambulance and the police on there way. Livvie then turns back to Lucy
Livvie: Okay Lucy help is coming just hang on okay, help is coming. Don't worry I'm not going to leave you just hang on.

Frank and Jill sit at the Port Charles Grill enjoying their dinner. Jill has been rather quite. Frank notices this
Frank: So any chance of getting a little conversation going here?
Jill looks up from her dinner
Jill: What? Oh, I'm sorry I guess I guess I'm just a little nervous. I haven't been on a date for a while.
Frank nods
Frank: I know what you mean. After Courtney I swore I'd never date again. I mean, I'm obviously no good at it. But here I am at it again.
Jill: So why are you?
Frank shrugs
Frank: Well, partly everyone keeps telling me I should. But I guess there is still a little piece of my heart that hasn't been jaded yet. I guess I still want to believe that love can work. So, even though my head is yelling at me to stop and never date again, my heart won't hear of it.
Jill nods
Jill: Yeah, I know what you mean. I really didn't want to even think about dating after I learned I had HIV. I figured why bother no man would want to deal with that.
Frank shrugs
Frank: If a man really cares about you I can't imagine it would make a big difference. Love is about a whole lot more then sex.
Jill: True, but what about that time before you get to the love. I mean, sure once you're in love with someone you deal with it but what about before.
Frank: I don't know, but I think a guy that would walk away from you because of that isn't the kind of guy you want anyway. That's just me though.
Jill nods and smiles
Jill: You really are one in a million aren't you
Frank laughs
Frank: I don't know about that. I just think it's ashamed to hide your life away because you have something difficult that people close to you will have to deal with.
Jill: I suppose. But isn't it unfair of me to expect people to deal with it?
Frank: Isn't it equally unfair to make that decision for them?
Jill considers this
Jill: I, I guess I hadn't really ever thought about it that way. So, you always provide your dates with free counseling?
Frank laughs
Frank: Well, considering some of the physco's I've dated maybe I should consider it. But I don't think you need any. I think you just need to learn to believe in yourself again.
Jill: I guess I don't really know how to that.
Frank: Maybe I could show you
Jill smiles
Jill: I'd like that. Okay, enough about me. I want to hear more about you?
Frank shrugs.
Frank: There's not much to tell really. I love my work, I enjoy my family.
Jill: Oh come on there must be more to you then just that. I mean, what do you do when you're not saving lives, or helping your family out?
Frank sighs
Frank: Well, I do have some secret hobbies.
Jill: Like what?
Frank blushes
Frank: Don't laugh okay?
Jill: I would never laugh at you, what is it?
Frank: I enjoy writing. I really find it very forfilling. When I'm down, or have a lot on my mind, or feeling board I just sit down and write and somehow I end up feeling better.
Jill nods
Jill: I think that's wonderful. We all need some kind of creative release.
Frank: I guess
Jill: Have you written any stories I could read?
Frank: I have written some stories but it's more just my feelings, poetry, or songs that I write. As for showing them to you, well I I really haven't ever shown anyone it's kind of a private thing for me.
Jill nods
Jill: I understand
Frank: So how about you, I know there is a lot more to you then you're letting on. So lets here it. What are your hobbies?
Jill blushes and shakes her head
Frank: Hey, come on now I told you about my writing, lets here it. What do you do?
Jill: I paint. I've painted most of my life actually. For a while I even thought about going to art school. But my parents convinced me I would be wasting my time. So, I became a nurse. Don't get me wrong I love being a nurse but it's not my first love.
Frank nods
Frank: I know what you mean. Being an EMT isn't my first love either. I do love it but I'd much rather be a doctor.
Jill nods
Frank: So, can I see some of your art work?
Jill smiles
Jill: Tell you what if I can see your writing you can see my art.
Frank laughs
Frank: We'll see. So what kinds of things do you paint?
Jill shrugs
Jill: It varies sometimes I paint still life's, sometimes I paint things I imagine or have seen, sometimes I paint my feelings.
Frank: I bet they are beautiful
Jill blushes
Jill: I don't know, I'm proud of them. So why didn't you become a doctor?
Frank: My brother wanted to and there was only enough money for one of us.
Jill nods
Jill: You really have sacrificed a lot for him
Frank nods
Frank: And I'd do it all over again. Joe is very, very important to me.
Jill gets a little uncomfortable Frank senses this
Frank: You okay?
Jill: Yeah, I, I just, feel so bad about what's happening with Joe right now.
Frank: You and me both.
Frank takes her hand
Frank: But you know it's nothing for you to feel guilty about. You didn't know and that's that. No one is holding you responsible for that Jill, no one.
Jill tries to smile
Frank: Okay enough of that. What do you say we get some dessert.
Jill: Sounds good to me.
Frank motions to the waitress Jill watches Frank trying once more to push away the wonderful feeling that is growing.

Chris is checking his messages while Jack and Gloria talk on the couch. When Chris hears the message supposedly from Drake Pharmisuticals he gets excited.
Chris: Wow, my luck just keeps getting better and better. I've got my Mom back and now I maybe getting some more money thanks to DL-56.
Chris quickly dials the number. John who is reading in his hotel room grabs his cell phone. He smiles when he sees who it is on his caller ID
John: Well, well, well. Look who finely took the bait.
John answers quickly disguising his voice.
John: Hello Drake Pharmisuticals Mr. Blackstone speaking.
Chris: Yes, this is Dr. Chris Ramsey. You called me early regarding some of my research?
John: Oh, yes, hello Dr. Ramsey. Yes, we are very interested in the research you have done, especially with regard to DL-56.
Chris smiles
Chris: Well, thank you.
John: Yes, now Mr. Ramsey our company feels there maybe real possibilities with this drug, however we our concerned with some of the side effects we have heard of.
Chris: Uh yes the drug does have rather bad side affects, however with work I'm quit certain they can be eliminated or at the very least gotten under control enough that they don't pose any real problems to monitored patients.
John: I see. Well, hopefully that is true, however before we invest my partners and I would like a complete history on this drug and all the affects and what has been done to correct them thus far.
Chris: Oh of course, I can get you all the information you need.
John: Very well. If you could fax it over to us tomorrow that would be quite helpful.
John looks over at the phone and reads the hotel fax number
John: Our fax number is 555-4333
Chris: Okay, I'll get that to you right away.
John: Thank you, oh and if you could please include the names of anyone who has helped you with this drug we'd appreciate it.
Chris: Well, I can get you all you need to know.
John: Yes, yes but we our aware that others were involved and would like to talk to them. Surely you understand we can't be to careful in our research.
Chris: Uh yeah sure.
John: Very good, goodnight Dr. Ramsey
John hangs up and smiles to himself
John: Enjoy all your money now Chris. Cause once I have my cousins name I'll be able to get from you what is rightfully his.
Chris goes back over to his mother and Jack his wheels turning.
Gloria: Is everything all right sweet heart?
Chris smiles and hugs his Mom
Chris: Now that you're back, everything is more then fine.
Gloria smiles at her sons.
Gloria: I am so happy to be back here with you both. I hope you know not a second has gone by where the two of you weren't in my thoughts.
Chris smiles
Jack: We love you to Mom
Chris: Very much. So, have you been able to reach any of the others? I'm sure they'd love to see you.
Gloria: Well I haven't been able to locate either of your sisters, but I did find your brother Mike.
Gloria gets a very sad look in her eyes
Chris: Mom what's wrong?
Jack sighs and shakes his head.
Jack: Mike's dead Chris
Chris looks at Jack skeptically
Chris: Dead for real, or like Mom was sick a few hours ago?
Jack: Chris!
Chris: Oh come on Jack how am I supposed to believe anything you tell me!
Gloria: Stop it! Chris, I'm afraid Jack is telling you the truth. I found Mike in a hospice very near death. I'm grateful I got to spend his last days with him. We only had a couple of months but I will treasure it for always
Chris is clearly shaken by this news
Chris: I, I can't believe this. I mean, it's, I guess I always thought I'd see him again. He was, was the Ramsey kid who I thought was going to make it.
Jack shakes his head.
Jack: When he wasn't in jail, he was living on the streets running cons. One day he got shot and taken to the hospital. He recovered but while he was there they discovered he had cancer.
Gloria: It was to far progressed to treat.
Chris nods
Chris: Well, I'm glad you found him in time
Gloria nods
Gloria: So am I.
Chris hugs his mother comfortingly.

Eve sits alone at the light house drinking a bottle of wine. She lifts her glass high in the air.
Eve: To me, and my brilliance. After tonight Lucy will think twice before messing with me.
Eve smiles wickedly. As Eve drinks she suddenly notices her bracelet is missing.
Eve: What?! Oh no my bracelet! I must have dropped it at Lucy's!
Eve takes a deep breath
Eve: Well, It doesn't matter, after all I want my presence known. Besides it's very possible no one will find it. And it gives me a good excuse to make Kevin buy me a new one. After all he owes me after going out with that daughter of his.
Eve frowns
Eve: I have to find away to get rid of her.
Eve sighs
Eve: I'll just have to be creative that's all. I took care of the Lucy problem, now on to Livvie. And then Kevin will be all mine
Eve gets a sinister look on her face.

Livvie is pacing back and forth in the ER waiting area waiting for word on Lucy.
Livvie: Oh Lucy please be all right.
Just then Kevin comes racing through the door
Kevin: Livvie!
Livvie races into her Dad's arms
Livvie: Dad!
They hug Kevin steps back and looks at Livvie
Kevin: I came as soon as I got your message, what happened? Where's Lucy?
Livvie takes a deep breath trying to hold onto her composure.
Livvie: I came into the hotel room to get ready for our dinner and I found the hotel room completely ransacked and Lucy laying on the floor unconscious and badly beaten. So, I called 911. She's in the ER right now and they are working on her.
Kevin takes a deep breath trying to hold in his emotions
Kevin: Has she woken up at all?
Livvie sadly shakes her head
Livvie: No, not net. But, but she's going to be all right. She has to be, she just has to be!
Kevin hugs her with tears in his eyes.
Kevin: She will be she will be. Lucy is strong Livvie, she's one of the strongest people I know.
Livvie takes a deep breath and sighs
Livvie: She's also one of the best people I know. I remember when I came to Port Charles. I was on my own, Lucy met me and ameadeitly took me in. No questions no hesitations just opened her home and her heart.
Livvie shakes her head.
Livvie: I was amazed. I didn't know people like that existed. You know people who will do so much for a stranger. And when I had those bad dreams I remember she cared for me as if I was her own child.
Kevin smiles through his concern
Kevin: Lucy wears mother hood like most wear clothes.
Livvie smiles and nods
Livvie: She's like a second mother to me.
Kevin is moved by Livvie's confession.
Kevin: She loves you to Livvie.
They hug. Just then Ian walks over to them
Kevin: Ian how is she?
Livvie: Is she awake?
Ian: Lucy is in critical condition. She has a bad head injury, and numerous internal injuries. We are going to have to operate.
Livvie: But she'll be okay right?
Ian shakes his head
Ian: I hope.
Kevin's voice cracks as he speaks
Kevin: Can we see her before surgery?
Ian nods
Ian: But make it quick
They nod and go into see Lucy. Both are over come by emotion when they see her. She is extremely pale and still and hoocked up to a tune of mushines. Livvie walks over to her first and takes her hand.
Livvie: Lucy, it's me Livvie. Listen you have some bad injuries and they are going to have to operate but it's going to be okay. You, you just have to fight. Please, Lucy fight to stay with us. I need you Lucy, I love you.
Livvie breaks down in tears. Kevin reaches out to her Livvie pulls herself together.
Livvie: Listen I'll make you a deal okay. You get through this and while you're recovering I'll take care of you for a change. Huh, what do you say Lucy, I'll wait on you hand and foot. I figure it's about time I did after all you've done for me. Please Lucy you have so much to live for, you, you just can't leave not yet.
Livvie starts sobbing Kevin holds her close. Livvie pulls herself together.
Kevin: Listen, I want a moment alone with Lucy okay?
Livvie nods and smiles
Livvie: I'm sure Lucy would like that.
Livvie turns and gives Lucy a peck on the cheek
Livvie: See you soon okay?
Livvie leaves the room trying to hold herself together. Kevin sits down next to Lucy
Kevin: Hi there.
Kevin gets choked up but forces himself to get his emotions in check
Kevin: You know you don't have to go to such lengths to get my attention.
Kevin tries to laugh at his own joke. Then just shakes his head
Kevin: Oh God Lucy please don't leave. I, I can't imagine my life without you. I don't want to have a life without you. This world without you
Kevin shakes his head
Kevin: I can't even fathom it. Lucy, I am so sorry it's taken me so long to come to my senses. I'm sorry for all the time I've wasted. I'm sorry it took this to make me realize how much I'm still in love with you
Kevin starts sobbing then takes a deep breath trying to pull himself together.
Kevin: Please Lucy you can't die, you can't leave me. I need you. And I swear to you if you just get through this I will never leave you again. I love you so much
Just then Ian comes in
Ian: I'm sorry but we need to get her to surgery.
Kevin nods leans over and kisses her softly
Kevin: You keep fighting and I'll see you soon.
Kevin stands and reluctantly leaves. Out in the hall Livvie and Kevin hold onto each other tightly. Just then Mac walks up
Mac: Hi guys
Kevin: Hey Mac
Livvie: Hi Commissioner.
Mac smiles
Mac: Livvie your Dad and I are best friends, you can call me Mac
Livvie smiles a little
Livvie: Thanks
Kevin: So, Mac any idea who did this?
Mac gets a tension filled look on his face
Mac: Yeah we do.
Kevin: That's great!
Livvie: Have you arrested them?
Mac: Not yet but we're pretty close. Kevin I need you to identify something.
Mac pulls out a baggy containing a diamond bracelet.
Kevin: That's Eve's I got it for her for her birthday.
Mac nods
Mac: I remember you showing it to me.
Kevin: What are you doing with it? Where did you find it?
Mac takes a deep breath
Mac: In Lucy's hotel room not far from where Livvie found her.
Kevin looks at Mac stunned as Livvie just shakes her head.

Frank and Jill are in Franks car now after dinner.
Jill: Thanks for a wonderful dinner.
Frank smiles
Frank: Thanks for the wonderful company.
Jill blushes.
Jill: You're welcome. Your company was pretty nice to have too.
Frank smiles
Jill: So where to now?
Frank: Well, I thought it might be fun to go dancing. So I'm taking you to my favorite dance club.
Jill: Oh you like to dance?
Frank nods
Frank: Yeah, it's a great way to just cut loose and have fun. I've always enjoyed it but I really started dancing a lot more after I got through rehab. It's a very healthy high.
Jill nods in agreement.
Frank: So do you like to dance?
Jill: Yeah, I haven't danced in a while but I do enjoy it.
Frank pulls up infront of the dance club.
Frank: Well, then lets not wait another minute.
Frank comes around and opens her door. Arm in arm they walk into the club. They here the music playing and Jill ameadeitly recognizes the song.
Jill: Oh my gosh this was the song we were singing at the karaoke bar the other night.
Frank smiles
Frank: It sure is isn't it. So shall we?
Jill smiles
Jill: I'd love to
They move out onto the dance floor and begin dancing.

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
Frank twirls her around.
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
Frank holds her close as they glide across the floor.
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
Frank dips her dramatically as the song ends and everyone cheers. Jill laughs
Jill: I think we have an audeance.
Frank smiles as he stands her back up
Frank: I guess we do huh.
Another song begins Frank offers her his hand
Frank: I guess we shouldn't disappoint the fans now should we.
Jill laughs
Jill: No, no we shouldn't.
They move together and begin dancing.

John is in his hotel room trying to read but his mind keeps wondering.
John: What if Chris doesn't include Jake's name? Or what if he figures out it's a con?
John sighs and gets up he starts pacing.
John: If everything I've heard about this man is true maybe I haven't planned well enough. I mean, even if he did say Jake helped him could I really get the money from him?
John grabs his coat
John: I need some air.
John gets in his car and begins driving. Across town Karen sleeps soundly. As she sleeps an old electrical socket in back of the fridge begins smoldering. Because Karen forgot to change the smoke alarm batteries the alarm doesn't go off. Soon Karen's apartment begins to fill with smoke as a fire begins to spread. Karen sleeps unaware of the impending danger.

Chris is trying to work at his desk but he can't stop this nagging feeling that something isn't right.
Chris: Why am I so bothered by this Drake Pharmisuitical guy wanting names of people I've worked with? And if he knows enough about the drug to call and want to talk to me about it, then why is he wanting to talk to other people about information he should already have? What if this is a con job? The last thing I want to be is scammed. But if I start nosing around and it's all on the up and up I might offend Mr. Blackstone and he won't want to do business with me anymore.
Chris thinks then gets an idea and smiles
Chris: Of course! The only person I ever actually worked with, on this drug is was Bennett Devlin. And he's dead! Oh this is perfect! I'll just tell him the man I worked with was Bennett Devlin and leave it at that. After all that's not really a lie since he was the only one I directly worked with. Well, Frank Scanlon to but I don't think lab rats count.
Chris chuckles as he prepares the FAX
Chris: Now Mr. Blackstone has his name and since Devlin is dead he'll have to work with me and only me.
Chris smiles and goes back to work.

Kevin and Livvie wait on word about Lucy. Livvie squeezes Kevin's hand
Livvie: She's going to be okay Dad, I just know it.
Kevin tries to smile at his daughters confidence.
Kevin: I hope you're right because my life without her at all isn't a life I want.
Livvie nods
Livvie: I wish I would have gotten home sooner. Maybe, maybe I could have protected her.
Kevin: No Livvie, this isn't your fault and it's not your responsibility to protect Lucy.
Livvie: She protects me
Kevin nods
Kevin: She protects me to. I was the one who should have protected her not you. I was so caught up in watching my back and yours it never occurred to me that Eve would go after her.
Kevin shakes his head angrily and starts pacing around the waiting area.
Kevin: DAMMIT! DAMN THAT LUNATIC!
Livvie goes to Kevin and puts her hand on his arm.
Livvie: It's not your fault either Dad. I mean, really who would have thought Eve could do this. I'm even surprised and I had an extremely low opinion of her.
Kevin nods
Kevin: How could I have been so wrong about her Livvie? How could I have not seen what an awful person she was?
Livvie squeezes his hand
Livvie: Because you like to find the good in people.
Kevin snorts and shakes his head
Kevin: Yeah, and a lot of good that did me huh. Now the woman I love, the only woman I have ever truly loved is fighting for her life!
Livvie: And she will win and we will take her home and care for her.
Kevin: And the first thing I"m doing after I divorce that piece of trash is putting an engagement ring back on Lucy's finger where it belongs!
Livvie smiles
Livvie: Lucy will love that.
Kevin laughs
Kevin: Maybe, though I'm starting to wonder why she'd ever want me at all.
Livvie: Because she loves you
Kevin: How can she love a man who has treated her so poorly and married a psycho who nearly killed her!
Livvie: Lucy has a forgiving heart. And even if she didn't she knows you couldn't have guessed that Eve was capable of this.
Kevin shakes his head
Kevin: Well, one thing is for sure, Eve is going to pay.
Livvie nods. Just then Ian walks up.
Kevin: Ian how is she?!
Livvie: Can we see her?
Ian: She made it through surgery. We were able to repair the internal injuries but
Ian trails off looking very tense
Kevin: But what Ian?
Ian sighs
Ian: Lucy's head trauma was severe. Right now she is in a coma, and there is no guarantee that she's going to wake up. I'm sorry.
Kevin and Livvie hold onto each other both bearly able to control their emotions.

Eve is pacing around in her silk nightgown and lacy robe
Eve: Where the hell is Kevin! Dammit how long can it take to have dinner with that brat! Here I am home alone and he's out! He should be here tending to my every need! What's the matter with that idiot! Well, I'm not putting up with this any more! There are plenty of other men in Port Charles who would love to love me! When Kevin gets home I'm laying down the law. Either I'm the only thing in his life and I mean only! No friends, no daughter, no job just me! or I'm out of here!
Eve smiles confidently
Eve: Yes that will get his attention, after all whether he wants to admit it or not I am the best thing that has ever happened to him. So, once I lay down the law there shouldn't be a problem.
Just then the door bell rings.
Eve: Who could it be at this hour?
Eve ties her robe and goes to the door. When she opens it she finds Garcia and Taggert.
Garcia: Dr. Collins
Eve bats her eyes
Eve: Well, hello detective Garcia. What brings you by?
Garcia: Official police business.
Eve shifts around uneasily
Eve: Oh, what kind?
Garcia: We have a warrant for your arrest for the attempted murder of Lucy Coe
Eve stairs at him dumb founded.


Chapter Seven

Eve looks at the cops in shock 
Eve: Wh what did you say? 
Garcia comes in 
Garcia: I said we have a warrant for your arrest for the attempted murder of Lucy Coe. 
Eve jerks back from this 
Eve: This is insane I never laid a hand on the woman she's lying! 
Taggert: Well, see that would be kind of hard for Ms. Coe to do right now, seeing as how she's in a coma. 
Gracia begins to cuff Eve 
Eve: But I didn't hurt her only her 
Eve trails off 
Taggert: Only her what? 
Garcia: You have the right to remain, silent, you have the right to an attorney, anything you do or say can and will be used against you in a court of law. 
Eve: I'm innocent! And you guys are going to regret this! Where the hell is Kevin? 
Garcia and Taggert pull Eve from the house 
Eve: Hey watch it, you're hurting me! And answer my questions where the hell is my husband! 
Taggert: By Lucy's side. 
Eve is stunned silent by this as they put her in the patrol car and speed off to the jail. 
As John drives along through the night his mind wonders. 
John: Oh Jake I wish you were still around bud. I wish I could just call you up and say hey man I got this problem. 
John snorts 
John: Then again if you were alive this problem wouldn't be mine now would it. Heck the problem wouldn't even exist. You'd have already figured out a way to help your parents. I'm sorry man, I'm really trying here but I just don't know if I can make this work. If Ramsey is as a big a jerk as everyone seems to think can I really expect him to give me what I need? 
Just then something catching John's eye 
John: What the? 
John sees huge clouds of smoke coming from near by and an eary red glow in the sky 
John: Looks like a fire I better check it out. 
John drives towards the street it's coming from. Once he is on the street he gasps in horror at the fire engulfed house before him 
John: Oh My God that's Karen's place! 
John quickly stops the car and dials 911 on his cell phone 
John: Yes, I need a fire truck at 235 Oak Grove Road. There is a house on fire and there maybe someone inside hurry! 
He hangs up jumps out of the car, grabs his flashlight from the trunk and goes running towards the house. There is fire everywhere. He kicks in the front door and falls to his knees so not to be over come by the smoke. 
John: Karen!! (cough, cough) 
There is no answer. He shines his flashlight around and between the glow of the fire burning out of control on the opposite side of the room, and creeping towards him along with the flash light he spots Karen laying in bed. Seeing the fire almost about to take her bed he lunges for her and pulls her from the bed just as the side of the bed she was sleeping on catches fire. John quickly drags her from the burning house. He lays her on the front lawn and checks her vitals. 
John: Karen! Karen it's John can you hear me?! 
There is no response. He checks for a pulse and breathing there is neither. 
John: Dammit. 
John begins giving CPR after a couple minutes he checks again still nothing. 
John: Where the hell are the fire fighters! 
He continues CPR then checks again. She has a pulse but is still not breathing on her own. 
John: Come on Karen. 
John continues breathing for her. Soon the fire fighters and ambulance arrive. Just as they do Karen coughs and takes a breath on her own. 
John: That's it Karen come on breath. 
The EMT's race over 
EMT: What do you got? 
John: She has a weak pulse and is just bearly breathing! 
EMT: Okay lets get some Oxygen on her stat! 
As the EMT's work on her an officer questions John. 
Officer: Were you trapped in there two? 
John: No, no I was out driving and I saw the blaze. So I called 911. Then I went in and managed to get her out. She wasn't breathing and had no pulse so I gave her CPR. 
Officer: Sounds like you're her guardian angel. But you know we do tell people not to run into burning buildings. 
John: It was the right thing to do, excuse me. 
John goes over to the EMT's who are working on Karen. 
John: How is she? 
EMT: She has a lot of smoke inhalation and may have carbon dioxide poisoning. 
John nods 
EMT: We're taking her to GH right now 
John: Okay, I'll drive behind you guys. 
The EMT's load Karen up, as John jumps in his car. The ambulance screams into the night with John close behind. 

Kevin and Livvie stair at Lucy through the window that looks into her ICU room. She's hoocked up to all sorts of monitors and IV's. Kevin has to turn and look away. He rubs his face trying not to loose it. Livvie goes to him and puts her hand on his arm. 
Livvie: Dad, is is there anything I can do? 
Kevin sighs and shakes his head. 
Kevin: Pray for her Livvie, just pray 
Livvie: I already am. I just wish I could do more. 
Livvie looks back at Lucy's room. 
Kevin shakes his head sadly 
Kevin: You and me both, you and me both. 
Just then Mac walks up 
Mac: Hey you two. 
Kevin: Hey Mac 
Livvie: Hi Mac 
Mac: How is Lucy doing? 
Kevin: She's in a coma they, they don't know if she's going to wake up. 
Kevin swallows hard trying to keep it together. 
Mac shakes his head 
Mac: I'm sorry mate, I know how much she means to you. 
Kevin: She's my world Mac 
Mac nods 
Mac: But hey she'll pull through. Lucy's tough you know. She's come through so much I can't imagine her not pulling through this. 
Kevin: Thanks Mac I certainly hope you're right. 
Livvie: Has Eve been arrested yet? 
Mac nods 
Mac: Yeah not to long ago 
Kevin: Mac I want her kept there. That woman is a loose canon. 
Mac: I know, mate. I'm already talking with the DA and they are going to do all they can to make sure she gets the stiffest sentence possible. 
Livvie nods 
Livvie: That's good to hear. 
Mac: But just so you know she is denying it. 
Kevin shakes his head 
Kevin: Well, why not everything is always someone else's fault in her eyes. 
Livvie: Yeah, and besides she's a cowered, and cowards don't take responsibility for their actions 
Mac nods 
Kevin: If you'll excuse me, I've been away from Lucy long enough 
Mac and Livvie nod as Kevin goes into Lucy's room, Mac and Livvie watch through the window. Kevin sits down next to Lucy and gently strokes her bruised face. 
Kevin: Hi there. Well, you made it through surgery now all you have to do is wake up. 
Kevin watches Lucy for a minute but she doesn't move. He takes her hand in his. 
Kevin: Oh God Lucy how did I let this happen. How did I let myself get so far away from you, and how did I let Eve get near me. I am so sorry Lucy. I'm sorry that I left you, I'm sorry that I got involved with Eve, I'm sorry I married her, and I'm sorry I tried to convince the world I didn't love you. Because nothing, and I mean nothing could be further from the truth. I love you Lucy Coe, I love you more then I can explain. I would give anything if I could just turn back the clock, if I could just go back and walk down that ile with you. 
Kevin starts to cry but he pulls himself together. 
Kevin: You know I meant what I said Lucy. Back when Rex poisoned you. I meant it when I said I'd never let you go. I may have physically let you go but in my heart, you were always number one. So what do you say Lucy? Can you wake up? Can you get better? Come on Lucy lets have the life we were always meant to have. 
Kevin looks at her motionless form and can't hold it in anymore 
Kevin: Oh God Lucy please don't leave! 
He drapes himself over Lucy and just starts sobbing uncontrollably. 

Chris is sitting on the couch nodding off a bit as he reads a book when the phone suddenly rings. Chris looks at his watch 
Chris: Who could be calling this late at night? 
Chris grabs the phone hoping it hasn't woken his mother. 
Chris: Hello? 
Eve: Chris it's me, listen I need your help right away. Someone beat up Lucy, she's in a coma and I'm being blamed for it! They arrested me and my so called husband is huddled by that good for nothings side. Come and get me out of here! 
Eve hangs up and smiles to herself 
Eve: He'll be here in no time. 
Chris stairs at the phone and sighs 
Chris: When everything is good in her life, she doesn't even know I am around, but the second things go wrong she wants me at her side 
Chris shakes his head as he hangs up the phone. 
Chris: Why should I care? Really, why should I go running to help her? Has she been there for me when I've needed a friend? No, and I'm tired of it. I'm tired of her using me. 
Chris leans back and picks his book up. 
Chris: No, she can wait. 
Chris begins to read then sighs and slams the book down 
Chris: Dammit Chris you are completely whooped! 
He gets up grabs his coat and runs out the door. 

Frank and Jill have just arrived back at Jill's apartment. 
Jill: Thanks for a wonderful evening. 
Frank smiles 
Frank: Thanks for coming 
Jill: Thanks for wanting me to come. 
Frank: I really had a great time. 
Jill: So did it. Would you like to come in? 
Frank: Sure 
Jill and Frank go into her apartment. 
Frank: Well, I see your team left. 
They both laugh 
Jill: Yeah, I guess they figured since they got me out of my apartment their job was done. Would you like some coffee? 
Frank: Sure 
Jill: Okay, make yourself comfortable and I'll go put it on 
Jill goes into the kitchen as Frank sits down on the couch. He looks around the room and his eyes land on a picture of a younger Jill with a golden Lab. Jill comes back in with the coffee. 
Jill: Here we go. 
She sits down beside him and hands him the coffee. 
Frank: Thanks 
Jill: You're welcome 
Frank: Was that your dog? 
Frank indicates the picture. 
Jill gets a sad look on her face and tries to smile 
Jill: Yeah, that's my Lady. I got her when I was 16 teen. I loved her so much. 
Frank: She must have been a good companion. 
Jill nods 
Jill: Yep, she used to sleep right beside me and night, and she'd stay at my side through most of the day to. We played together, rest together. Pretty much did everything together. And I could tell her things. You know, things I told no one else. I loved her so much. 
Frank: Did she die? 
Jill shakes her head. 
Jill: No, at least not that I know of. You see my ex was allergic to her and since I lived in a small apartment it wasn't really fair to keep her here anyway. So, since my parents don't live to far away I let them keep her. 
Jill swallows hard Frank takes her hand 
Frank: That must have been a hard decision. 
Jill nods 
Jill: Not as hard as saying good-bye. My family hates me Frank. When they found out I was positive they disowned me and forbid me to get anywhere near them. I tried to get Lady but they wouldn't hear of it. They'd return my mail, not answer the messages I'd leave, and if they were home when I called they'd hang up on me. I even tried going to the house but they wouldn't answer the door. Once they even called the cops on me claiming I was trespassing. 
Jill starts crying Frank instinctively wraps her in his arms and holds her tight. 
Frank: I'm so sorry. What a bunch of ignorant, selfish, *******s. 
Jill pulls herself together. 
Jill: Yeah, well, that's just the way it goes I guess. I miss her a lot but she's already twelve years old so, it's not like she has a whole lot more time left anyway. But I do miss the companionship. 
Frank: Me and my big mouth I'm sorry 
Jill: No, no Frank don't be sorry. I like remembering her. I mean, sure it's hard but, but the memories are nice. 
Frank nods and gently wipes a tear from Jill's cheek 
Frank: I'm sure she misses you two. 
Jill smiles 
Jill: So did you have any pets growing up? 
Frank nods 
Frank: I had a pet rat names Harvey. 
Jill: A rat?! 
Frank nods 
Frank: I begged and begged my parents for a pet for years but with no luck. So one day I decided I was going to find a pet. So, I went to this old abandoned house not to far from where I lived and set up a little trap. And sure enough later on that day I had myself a rat. 
Jill: What did your parents say? 
Frank smiles 
Frank: Oh they didn't know 
Jill laughs. 
Frank: See I kept him in this box under my bed. And I'd bring him table scraps everyday. Oh I loved him. I'd talk to him, and play with him. It was great. 
Jill: And your parents never found out? 
Frank: Well, I didn't say that. 
Jill laughs 
Jill: Uh oh what happened? 
Frank: Well, I guess Harvy chewed a whole in his box one day and got out. My Mom was vacuuming upstairs and well Harvey kind of got vacuumed up. 
Jill gasps 
Jill: Oh no that's horrible! 
Frank nods 
Frank: I was pretty upset. I loved that rat. And my Dad was angry cause the rat being vacuumed up broke the vacuum which meant we had to spend money on a new one. And my Mom who hated rats was scared I had gotten a disease from it. 
Jill: That's so sad 
Frank nods 
Frank: Yeah but it has a kind of happy ending. My Mom felt so bad about killing Harvey that she went to the pet store and bought me a ginny pig. 
Jill: Oh, well that had to make you feel better. 
Frank nods 
Frank: Yeah I named him Freddie. And I did love him but I always missed that rat. 
Jill laughs and shakes her head. Jill then notices the time. 
Jill: Oh it really is late. 
Frank checks his watch 
Frank: Yeah it is, I hate to go but I really should. 
Jill: I wish you didn't have to either. 
She walks him to the door. 
Frank: I'd really like it if we could do this again soon. 
Jill: I'd like that to. 
They stand their for an awkward moment not sure what to do next. 
Frank: Goodnight 
Jill: Goodnight 
They stair at each other neither moving. 
Frank smiles then pulls Jill close and kisses her tenderly on the lips then opens the door 
Frank: Good night 
Frank leaves. Jill stands transfixed in one spot. 
Jill: Good night Frank 
Jill moves her hand to her mouth and a smile begins spreading across her lips. 

Chris waits in the jail visiting room for Eve to be brought in. Eve is brought in, in handcuffs. 
Eve: Can't you take these damn things off of me! 
Guard: Sorry Mam it's mandatory to keep them on you when your out of your cell. 
Eve looks at him harshly 
Eve: Well, when I get out of here you will be hearing from my lawyer 
The Gaurd rolls his eyes 
Gaurd: I'll be right out side 
He leaves 
Eve: Oh Chris thank God you're here! 
Chris smiles 
Chris: Came as soon as you called. So what happend? 
Eve sits down Chris sits beside her 
Eve: I don't know, I was at the light house waiting for that ungrateful husband of mine to come home and all of the sudden I hear someone at the door. I open it and Detective Garcia and Detective Taggert are standing there and they inform me they have a warrant for my arrest for the attempted murder of Lucy! I mean, have you ever heard of something so ridiculous. I mean, sure I hate that no account piece of nosy trash but I'd never try to kill her. Chris you have to believe me I wouldn't. 
Chris sighs 
Chris: Eve of course I believe you. I know you're capable of a lot of things but murder is not one of them. 
Eve: Yeah well tell that to these guys. They are chopping at the bit to send me to the chair! Oh and that so called commissioner has ordered no bail hearing for 72 hours since Lucy is so critical. And my so called husband is with that hussy right now! 
Chris: And Lucy can't tell them it wasn't you? 
Eve: Well, they claim she's in a coma. But if you ask me what's really going on is she's just pretending to be. You know make to make Kevin stay at her side. She's such a phony. 
Chris nods 
Chris: Well, have you called a lawyer. 
Eve: Who the hell am I going to call! The only lawyers I know in this town worship the ground Lucy walks on! I'm telling you it's absolutely ridiculous how they care about her. I'm the one they should care about! 
Chris sighs 
Chris: Eve look can I give you some advice. 
Eve: Will it help me get out of here? 
Chris: It could. Look I know you hate Lucy, okay. But, the more you talk about her like that, and act so indifferent to her being in a coma the more guilty you look and the less sympathetic a judge and or jury will be. 
Eve: I am not going to pretend to like her! 
Chris: You don't have to. I'm not telling you to do that at all. All I'm saying is the more you talk about how much you hate her, and the more you act like her almost getting killed doesn't matter the more guilty you look. 
Eve: But I don't care! 
Chris: Dammit Eve do you want my help or not! 
Eve is stunned by Chris's out burst 
Eve: I, I want it. 
Chris: Fine then listen to me. You need to keep your mouth shut. You need to stop talking about Lucy, or about how anyone else feels about her, or who is or isn't with her. You need to drop Lucy, and all subjects having to do with her from your vocabulary now. And if anyone talks to you about Lucy's condition, I don't care what you really feel you have to act like it matters. Now, I don't mean crying or something then people will know it's fake. But I do mean saying that you hope she recovers and that who ever hurt her is caught. 
Eve starts to protest. 
Chris: If you don't do this Eve you are helping them build a case against you. Come on think about it Eve. If you heard someone talking about how much they hated a victim of a crime and how they didn't care about what happened to them wouldn't you wonder if they were guilty. 
Eve sighs 
Eve: Yes. 
Chris: Okay then so you'll knock that off your list of conversations? 
Eve groans 
Eve: Okay okay, But as soon as they find the person who did this I'm letting the world know how much I hate her 
Chris: Fine but until then zip it. As for a lawyer 
Chris sighs 
Chris: I'll find you one. 
Eve smiles and bats her eyes 
Eve: Thanks Chris 
Chris nods 
Chris: Well, I'd better get going. 
Eve: Oh come on can't you keep me company a little longer. 
Eve pouts 
Chris smiles 
Chris: Sure. Hey actually something really great happened today. Turns out my Dad had been lying to our whole family about my Mom being dead. She's alive and well. My brother Jack found her and brought her to town. 
Eve: Oh that's so nice Chris. Hey while you were at work today did you see Livvie? I think she maybe the one framing me. 
Chris sighs 
Chris: And why would she do that. 
Eve: Well, to get her father for herself of course. 
Chris: Livvie is not like that Eve 
Eve becomes upset 
Eve: I can't believe you are sticking up for her! 
Chris: She is my friend Eve, and I'm sticking up for her because I know she wouldn't do something like that. 
Eve pouts 
Eve: I thought I was your friend? 
Chris: You both are. 
Eve: You can't be friends with both of us. 
Chris: Why not? 
Eve: Because I hate her. 
Chris: That doesn't mean I can't be friends with both of you. 
Eve continues to pout 
Eve: I'm done talking to you I'm tired. Just make sure you get me a good lawyer. 
Eve gets up and bangs on the door. The guard opens the door. 
Guard: Yeah? 
Eve: Take me back to my cell. 
Guard nods and leads her away. Chris sighs and gets up putting on his coat. 
Chris: Why on earth do you do this to yourself Ramsey? 
Chris shakes his head and leaves. 

Kevin and Livvie sit at Lucy's bedside both holding her hands. 
Livvie: Come on Lucy, it's time to wake up. You can't let Eve win like this. You have to wake up. You have to come back to us. I need you Lucy. 
Kevin: We all do. We all love you very much. 
They watch her motionless form. Kevin sighs and sadly shakes his head. 
Livvie: Okay, look you're tired, your hurt, and your scared. Fine I understand that. But, but just give us a sign that you can hear us please. Please, Lucy can you give us some hope. We, we really need it. 
Kevin: Please, Lucy. You are so strong I know you can. All we are asking for is a sign here. 
Livvie: We love you so much. Please, please Lucy at least just, just squeeze our hands. 
Just then Lucy weakly moves both of her hands a little as Kevin and Livvie hold them. They both jump 
Kevin: Lucy! 
Livvie: Oh My God you heard us! 
Kevin: Oh Thank God, Thank God. 
Kevin is crying 
Livvie: I knew you could hear us Lucy I just knew it! 
Just then Alan walks in 
Alan: What's all the excitement about? 
Livvie: She squeezed our hands! 
Kevin: I think she maybe waking up. 
Alan quickly moves to examen Lucy as Kevin and Livvie watch hopefully. Alan then turns to them grim 
Alan: There doesn't appear to be any change I'm sorry 
Kevin: But, but Alan she squeezed our hands. 
Livvie: Yes, and I know that wasn't our imagination. 
Alan: I'm sure it wasn't, and she may very well have been reaching out. However right now she is still in a coma. 
Livvie and Kevin nod disappointedly 
Alan: I'm sorry, I'll be back later to check on her. 
Alan leaves as Livvie and Kevin sit back down next to Lucy and take her hands in theirs. 
Kevin: I really thought she was waking up. 
Livvie nods 
Livvie: Maybe, maybe she was just doing what we asked her to. You know giving us hope, letting us know that she can hear us and that she will be waking up. 
Kevin considers this. 
Kevin: Maybe. 
Kevin strokes her cheek 
Kevin: Just make it soon Lucy, just make it soon. 
He leans over and kisses her lightly on the cheek. 

Jill is curled up in her bed sleeping soundly when she starts dreaming vividly. She is running through a dark and cold forest, There are branches and twigs poking her and little rocks cutting her feet. As she runs she is terrified and can feel her heart about ready to burst out of her chest. She knows someone or something is following her and she knows it's going to get her. She is screaming in terror as she runs faster and faster. She is growing more and more tired as she runs and screams and she is about ready to give up. Then suddenly out of no where she feels herself lifted off the ground and out of the woods. The next thing she knows she is standing in the middle of an open field full of flowers. The sky is a dazzling blue and the sun shines down warmly on her face. She feels at complete piece and totally loved. The strong arms are wrapped around her from behind and she feels very protected in them and wants to stay. 
Jill: Thank you, thank you for saving me. 
She turns to see the face of her hero and starring back at her is Frank. He smiles lovingly at her. 
Frank: Thank you for letting me. 
They kiss softly. 
Jill wakes up with a start her heart pounding. She lays back down in the dark but can't fall asleep. She finely gets up and goes to the spare room where her painting supplies are set up and she begins to paint. 
Over at the Scanlon's Frank is in bed soundly sleeping when he starts dreaming vividly. He is walking through a very run down part of town. Every where he looks there are people hurting. He passes several accidents and sees badly hurt people. He feels so sad and alone. Everywhere he looks there is destruction and disaster. He feels helpless and hopeless and wants to give up. He is so sad an alone. Then suddenly a young girl walks up to him. She has no shoes on her feet, and is dirty from head to toe but she is smiling. 
Girl: Why are you so sad? 
Frank: Look, around you what's there not to be sad about? 
Girl takes his hand 
Girl: Things can always get better, life never stays the same. 
Suddenly Frank is no longer on that sad street he is standing on a beautiful beach. The sand is warm, and there is a soft breeze blowing. He is starring out at a brilliant blue ocean. He feels utter happiness and joy. Suddenly realizes he's not alone. He looks to his side and finds Jill standing there holding his hand. 
Frank: Thank you so much for making me believe in love again. 
Jill smiles 
Jill: Thank you for letting me. 
They kiss softly 
Frank wakes up with a start his heart pounding. he lays there in the dark trying to go back to sleep but can't. He finely gets up goes to his desk and begins writing. 

The Sun streams into Joe's bed room and gently cascades over Joe and Gabriella snuggled up under the covers together. Joe awakens and looks down at Gabby still fast asleep in his arms. He smiles lovingly at her and gently brushes her hair out of her face. Gabriella's eyes flutter open and she smiles at Joe. 
Gabriella: Good morning. 
Joe: Good morning my love. 
They kiss tenderly. 
Joe: How did you sleep? 
Gabriella smiles 
Gabriella: Wonderfully, especially since I was wrapped in your arms all night. 
Joe smiles and hugs her tight. 
Joe: Being next to you certainly makes my dreams sweet. 
They kiss again. Just then a wonderful smell drifts into their bedroom. 
Gabriella: Mmm. What is that wonderful smell? 
Joe sniffs then smiles 
Joe: Frank's famous chocolate chip pancakes. And if he's up this early cooking that can only mean one thing. 
Joe smiles happily 
Gabriella: The date went well? 
Joe: You guessed it. Come on lets get down there. 
They jump out of bed put their robes on and race down stairs. As they enter the kitchen they find Frank humming aimlessly to himself as he cooks. 
Joe: Well, so much for you not being a morning person. 
Frank laughs 
Frank: Well, what can I say. It's a new day, the sun is shining and anything is possible. 
Joe and Gabriella exchange a look 
Gabriela: So are we going to get any details? I mean, I take it your date with Jill went well? 
Frank smiles 
Frank: She's an amazing person. And your right it went very well. Here have some. 
He hands both Joe and Gabriella plates of chocolate chip pan cakes. 
Joe: So when are you going to see her again? 
Frank laughs 
Frank: Soon and that's all you're getting. Now, if you'll excuse me I have some arrends to run this morning. 
Frank rushes out the door. 
Joe and Gabriella look at each other and smile. 
Joe: Well, I'd say we have made a love connection. 
Gabriella: I do believe you're right. 
They high five each other and laugh. 

Karen lays in her hospital bed half asleep when Alan comes in. 
Alan: So, how's my favorite patient doing? 
Karen tries to smile 
Karen: A little embarrassed but other then that fine. I can't believe I forgot to change those batteries in my smoke detector. 
Alan nods 
Alan: You've been under a lot of stress and pressure Karen. It's understandable. 
Karen: Yeah, well considering I almost died 
Karen shakes her head Alan sits on the side of her bed and takes her hand in his. 
Alan: Hey now enough of that. Look, you are fine now. There is no reason to dwell on the what ifs. The fact is you're here safe and sound, and you'll learn from your mistake like you always do. 
Karen smiles and shakes her head 
Karen: How do you always know what to say? 
Alan shakes his head and smiles 
Alan: It's an act Karen trust me. But what isn't an act is Jake's cousin John saved your life last night. 
Karen nods 
Karen: I know, the nurses told me what he did. I still can't quite get over it. 
Alan: Face it Karen you have a fan club 
Karen laughs 
Karen: Maybe.
Alan: Well, listen you can go home later today, but until then I want you to get some rest okay? 
Karen nods 
Karen: Fine by me. 
Alan smiles 
Alan: Great, I'll so you later 
Alan hugs her and leaves. Just as he does John walks in with a basket. 
John: Hey there. 
Karen smiles 
Karen: Well, if it isn't my knight in shinning armer. 
John blushes bright red 
John: Ah, I'm no knight. 
Karen: Well, you are definitely something. You saved my life John and then you stayed here with me most of the night. 
John smiles 
John: Well, I'm not the type of guy who can stand by and just let someone get hurt, and as for staying most of the night? Well, I consider you a friend and that's what you do for friends. 
Karen smiles 
Karen: Well, I'm sure lucky to have you as a friend. So what's in the basket? 
John: Fresh blue berry muffins. I figured you'd be hungry so I stopped and got them from the bakery. 
Karen smiles 
Karen: I love blue berry muffins thank you. So will you join me? 
John smiles 
John: I'd be happy to. 
John pulls a chair up next to her bed, and they eat their muffins together. 

Over at Lucy's hotel room the cops are just about done going over the crime scene one last time when something catches one of the officers eyes. he bends down behind the hotel room door and spots a dark glove 
Officer Johnson: Hey Ben come check this out. 
Officer Roads: Whatch find George? 
Officer Johnson indicates the glove. 
Officer Roads: Looks like another piece of evidence. 
Officer Roads gets out the sterile cloth and picks up the glove examining it carefully. 
Officer Johnson: Looks way to be go be Mrs. Collins's don't you think? 
Officer Roads: Yeah looks to be a mans clove. I better get this to Detective Garcia. 
He puts it in a bag, marks it as evidence and puts it in with other pieces of evidences they've been gathering. And the officers continue to work. 

Chapter Eight-Nine