Chapter One
Andrew
So tired. I can't believe this is actually happening to me. It's like a a horror movie, or a really bad dream. Bridget really pulled a good one on me. I was so happy. I should have known it was to good to be to be true. Now I don't know how to feel. Siobhan is dead. I never thought it was possible for her to kill herself. She was so selfish, and self centered. To kill herself she must have felt some remorse for something she did. I guess I'll never know.
Lying here in my bed thinking of what I said to Bridget after I told her that I loved her too, "You need to leave."
Now that I've had time to process this, I kind of feel bad. She was pouring her heart out, and I just shot her down. She was really good to me and Juliet. It felt like we were a real family.
I think she was telling the truth. I felt it and and I still let her walk out the door, and out of my life.
Juliet is in her room. She was so upset. I wonder if she's sleeping. Bridget was the closest person to her. She got her to open up, and brought us closer.
It's about 1 am when my cell phone rings.
"Hello" says Andrew
"Mr. Martin, this is agent Machado. Bodiway Macawi is in New York. Are you ok?" Asks agent Machado.
"Yes. Juliet and I are fine. We're in the Hampton's. Should I be worried? Is my er..a.. wife ok?" Andrew manages to get out. He doesn't want to get Bridget into more trouble. After all she's done for him and Juliet, she doesn't deserve jail.
"I don't know sir, were on our way up to your apartment. The doorman is dead. Solomon called and told us your wife was in danger. I'll call you back when I have more information. Stay put." He hangs up.
Oh god! I wonder if Bridget is ok. Shit! What should I do? He told me to stay put. Should I wake Juliet? No. Then she'll just worry with me. What I have done. I never wanted Bridget to be hurt. I love her. Yes, I'm angry. But I understand her reasons. Bodiway really wanted her dead.
Bridget
A couple of hours have gone by since she killed Bodiway. Agent Machado and his guys never new she was Bridget. Good. Just bought her some time to see what her next move is going to be.
Bridget can't believe Siobhan is alive. She's on her way to the Hampton's to let Andrew know everything.
I know it's late but this is important. What if Siobhan was the one Bodiway was attacking when I showed up? He looked surprised to see me. It would make sense. Henry did say she had no where to go. She could have waited for Andrew and Juliet to leave, to go in. The closet looked ransacked, and I don't think it was Bodiway that did that. I'm positive someone else was there.
I know Andrew and Juliet are not going to be happy to see me, but they have to know. About the babies and Siobhan. I don't want her to hurt anyone else. If she can be ok with my death, and I'm her sister. Her twin. What would she do to them?
I wonder if Machado called Andrew back. He said he would. I'm sure it's going to take all night to compete the paper work on that case. Oh well, Solomon and I we'll be there soon.
It is still real early. I've asked Solomon to wait in the car. While I knock.
Andrew opens the door after a short while.
He looks shocked to see me.
"Bridget. Your ok!" Andrew says as he throws his arms around me and holds me so close and tight. It feels so amazing. I don't want to let go. But, he lets me go slowly dropping his arms. It feels so amazing, him calling me by MY name. Not Siobhan.
"Agent Machado called me and explained what happened at the apartment. I'm so happy that your okay. Please come in. Juliet is still sleeping ." Says Andrew as he moves aside to let her in. They go to the living room, and sit on the sofa next to each other.
Bridget grabs Andrews hands and says, "I know you have every reason in the world to hate me right now, but I came to tell you a few things.
First let me start with, I just found out that Siobhan is alive.!"
Andrew looks at her in shock, but says nothing.
"After I shot and killed Bodiway in your apartment, and after the police have gone, Solomon showed me a surveillance video of Siobhan leaving the beach, hours after we went on that boat."
"You think she's alive?" Asks Andrew
"I know she's alive. After I watched the video, I new where I had to go. Henry's.
I confronted him and he said he knew all about it. She was staying with him the last couple of weeks. She basically faked her death because she knew I would take her place. Don't you understand? She wanted me to take her place because someone wanted HER dead. If I'm Siobhan, they kill me.
She and Charlie young were seen getting into his car, 4 hours after she was supposed to be dead.
Henry said that she had been in Paris most of the time, where SHE met Tyler Barrett. Does this make sense now?"
Andrew says, "Yeah, he worked for me. Someone killed him."
"Siobhan was sleeping with him. I should have caught it then. That time we had dinner with him he called me Cora. I really didn't understand any of it, till now." Bridget says now really getting upset.
"That makes sense, I had a transfer document with my signature go missing in Paris." Andrew says
"Andrew, there's more. When I first met you, do you remember when I got a call from Siobhan's doctor saying the pregnancy test came out positive?"
Andrew nods his head yes.
"Well, when I thought she killed herself that ment the baby as well, but Siobhan didn't die."
"Are you saying she's pregnant?" Andrew asks loudly.
"No, she gave birth to twins a few days ago. Regan and Portia. Girls, and they are not Henry's either! He had a test done when they were born." Bridget sits back and holds his hands tighter. "We need to do a DNA test to find out if those girls are yours."
Andrew looks angry now. "All this time. I can't believe it all this time she's been in Paris, pregnant, stealing money from me, and shacking up with Henry and Tyler!"
"Yes, but what I'm worried about is, what if those girls are yours? Henry said she only stayed pregnant because she thought he was the father. What if they are in danger, What if you and Juliet are in danger?
"This morning, the attack with Bodiway, she was there in your apartment. when I got there, I thought it was Juliet who was being attacked. Bodiway was shocked when he saw me. I shot him and she ran off.
Henry says he threw her out last night. Now I don't know where she's at."
"Why would Siobhan want you dead?"
Bridget starts to cry. "It's because I killed Sean." She says quietly. Tears are now running down her face.
Chapter 2
He wraps his arms around her. He hates to see her cry. He asks "Who is Sean?"
"Siobhan's son."
"She had a son?" Andrew asks in shock. When was he going to stop being surprised? Siobhan was like a ghost. He really didn't know anything about her.
"Yes, Siobhan got pregnant and then her boyfriend dumped her. After Sean was born, Dylan wanted to be in his life. It took him eighteen months to realize this. So Siobhan never allowed it.
Then one day, when she was at work and I was babysitting, Derek shows up. He wanted to take Sean to a fair. I said no. Siobhan made me promise not to ever let Dylan take him anywhere. He said if I went with them, what harm could happen. So I agreed. Sean had a wonderful time, but on the way home a car crashed into us killing Sean instantly."
Now she's crying uncontrollably. Andrew lifts her face up to his and says, "Bridget, this isn't your fault. It was an unfortunate accident. It could have happened to anyone." He kisses her lips softly, then she rests her head on his shoulders.
"She said she forgave me, but it was all a lie. She hates me and wants me dead!" She says still crying softly.
They looked into each other's eyes. Reading so much in Bridgets eyes. He can tell she loves him. He can feel it. Andrew finally speaks. "Bridget, I know that right now is really messed up, and your worried, but you haven't slept at all, so go take a shower in the master bedroom, and I'll go find Solomon.
After you two rest some, we'll all go back to the city and work things out. I already called a cleaning crew. By the time we get home, things should be in order."
Bridget sighs and gets up of the couch. "Andrew, I truly am sorry for all the lies. I never wanted it to go this far. I was going to leave many times.
I tried to tell you the truth so many times, but I didn't know how. Then I started to get close to you and Juliet.
For the first time in my life, I actually felt needed. I thought I can help. Siobhan made a mess of everything.
It's not a good excuse. I guess I'm selfish. I fell in love with you both and I didn't want to lose that. I loved how you loved me. It felt like I was special, and adored. I can't remember ever having anyone that cared about what happens to me, and I thought you two needed me as well."
Andrew stands, she looks like an angel. How could he ever mistook her for Siobhan. Siobhan was so cold hearted and selfish. Not this one. He should have know the minute she said she had a twin. If he had them both in the same room he was sure, he'd know the difference.
"Bridget, I was very angry with you last night. Now that I've had some time to think it over, I know now, I am the one who needs to apologize.
You told me the truth when I asked, and I asked you to leave while you were pouring out your heart to me.
I let you leave, even though I love you.
You forgave me when you found out about the ponzi scheme. If you say that your love for me is true, then I think we might have a chance of making this really work!
That do you say darling, can we do this?" Andrew asks happily.
"I like the chance to start over, make it better. Start over fresh with no more lies, everything out in the open. No secrets. I just wonder how Juliet feels about this, because we can't do anything without her blessing. That's most important!" Says Bridget
Juliet comes out of her room and says, "Finally, I thought you two were never going to shut up. I have something to say."
"Juliet were you listening the whole time?" Bridget asks
"Yes, but don't be mad until I have my say please. Okay, Bridget the way we left things, well, I feel horrible. I was just angry because I wanted you to be my mother, and it hurt that you lied. Then, I myself had time to think. "
She sits down next to Bridget.
"Yeah, you did lie. But what I did to you and daddy was way worse. You know the whole teacher thing. That was really bad. Ten million dollars bad. Bridget, don't you see? You forgave me and you didn't judge me.
You were there for me when I needed you most. I never should have said those things to you. I feel so ashamed!"
She grabs Bridget and Andrew and puts his arms around them both. "I'd love a new start as well, and of course you have my blessing. I want us to be a happy family, I want Bridget to be my mother."
They are in this big group hug, smiling and giggling.
"Ok darling, let Bridget take her bath now. She's about to drop. She's exhausted. We need to let her rest. You need to go back to sleep as well. We all do. I'm going to bring Solomon inside, and show him into the guest room."
He leaves out the front door when Bridget grabs Juliet in for another hug. "Oh sweetie, did you really mean the part where you said you wanted me as your mother? "Bridget asks happily.
"Yes I do. I ment every word. Come on mom, I'll help start a bath for you."
They go into the master suite.
Bridget is now soaking in the tub, and Juliet went back to bed for a while.
When Andrew comes he sees Bridget in the tub. She has her eye's closed, so she doesn't know that he's watching. What a beautiful women, she looks like an angel, and she's amazing in bed. He thinks to himself.
"You alright darling? Andrew asks her.
She sits up and opens her eyes, "How long have you been watching me?"
Andrew replied "Not long enough love. Almost done? You need to get some rest. Solomon is in the guest room sleeping.
After her bath, she starts pulling out drawers to find something comfortable to sleep in. She finds a plum colored lace and satin chemise with matching panties to wear. It still has the tags on it, so Siobhan never wore it. Great. She puts it on and crawls into bed next to Andrew. Soon they are wrapped up into each other's arms, and they are fast asleep.
Chapter 3
A few hours later, they arrived at the apartment. Juliet was happy to be home. They filled her in on the Siobhan situation on the way back to the apartment. At first she was shocked, but with Siobhan nothing was impossible. She has mixed feelings about the possibility of having sisters. Maybe if they were Bridget's babies things would be different. I can't imagine having Siobhan in our lives forever. I just want to be done with her. It looks like dad and Bridget patched things up. I just hope Siobhan doesn't mess things up for them.
The apartment was clean. There was no signs of blood anywhere. Siobhan's portrait was gone. It was destroyed in the attack. Things look different. Change is good.
Andrew and Bridget get down to business. First they called the hospital to make sure the babies were still there. They were.
Next they called Agent Machado, and Tim Abergast. Bridget needed to come clean.
When Machado and Aborgast arrive they sit in the living room with the family and Solomon.
"What can I do for you Mr. And Mrs. Martin?" Machado asks. While Albergast sat still wondering why Andrew was still with Siobhan after knowing the truth about her and Henry.
"It's really difficult for me to say this, but I'm Bridget Kelly."
Victor Machado looks shocked. Tim looks disbelieving at the couple.
"Do you mean to tell me that you've been here under my nose the whole time?" Asks Victor.
"Yes." Says Bridget. "I don't think you've ever met my sister.
Let me start from the beginning.
The night I ran, Jimmy kemper said to leave because I was not safe with half the FBI on Bodiways payroll. As per his instructions I went to the Hampton's to be with my sister."
After what seems like a long time. Bridget told Machado and Bruce the truth about everything. No more secrets. When she was done, Victor and Tim look stunned.
"I have a lot of questions." Victor says seriously.
"Anything." Says Bridget.
" First of all, when Henry had me bring you in for questioning, how did you have Siobhan's fingerprints?" Machado asks.
Andrew and Bridget look at each other puzzled.
"What are you talking about? I've never been fingerprinted. That's why I've never been caught!" Bridget explains
"Yes, about a month ago Henry tells me that he's supposed to meet Siobhan for lunch, but he said it was Bridget pretending to be her.
It must have been her because we finger printed her.
"No. I can assure you, that never happened to me. It really had to be my sister." Says Bridget in shock.
"Then that had to be Siobhan who paid off the maid at the Soho Diamond. I was brought in for questioning. I didn't even know at that time that Henry got arrested."
"It had to have been Siobhan who stole and pawned your engagement ring. Also earlier, on the day I got shot I thought you came to my office and said that you don't love me anymore, and that you hate me... that you found me disgusting." Says Andrew sadly. "Thats why I went to the loft to make things right."
"I would never say that to you. I would never think that, I couldn't!"
That of course was Siobhan!" exclaims Bridget.
"I know darling, I should have known that day. That's why I was so upset when I met you at the loft." Andrew says
"It's obvious to me that, the one playing games is Siobhan. But, why?"Asks Victor.
They all look at each other, and Bridget says, "It's because about eight years ago Siobhan got pregnant, and when she told her boyfriend Dylan, he left her. " They go on telling him the details of Sean, Dylan and the accident.
"Siobhan never forgave me. She said she did, that's why I came to her for help.
Now I know it was only because she knew that someone was trying to kill her. What she didn't know is that it was Catherine Martin."
Agent Machado stares in disbelief. "So she basically wants you dead." He says still in shock. They were twins. He could understand being angry, but wanting her dead? That was extreme.
"She gave birth to twin girls a couple of days ago. I'm worried that they are in danger.
She didn't want kids. She only stayed pregnant because she thought that they were Henry's, but he had a DNA test done and they are not his.
I'm afraid what will happen to them. She's been staying with him these couple of weeks, but he threw her out yesterday. She's getting desperate." Said Andrew.
"I'll have some undercover agents posted at the hospital. If what you say is true, I think she hired John Delario to take Gemma. Maybe he grew tired of Siobhan, and asked Bridget for money. When that didn't work, I think Siobhan killed John with Bridget's gun.
"Then why would Siobhan want Gemma taken?" Asks Tim
"I think maybe because Gemma was the only one that knew I was Bridget. She may have wanted her out of the way just until I was killed. Maybe she never planned on coming back." Bridget says
"Or maybe, she wanted Gemma out of the way so she can be with Henry." Andrew says with anger in her voice.
"Then why keep her alive only to kill her later? I think Bridget is correct. John probably was hired just to kidnap her. We already know he was working for her when they paid Jimmy kemper to scare Bridget." Answers Tim.
"What I don't understand is, why kill Tyler Barrett?" Asks Solomon
Andrew answers "I know. It's because she sought Tyler out as one of my employees. Over a million dollars was stolen from my company in Paris.
She could not have done that alone. He had access to special documents with my signature on it. They were stolen, and I thought it was someone else. Later Henry comes in and kills him because he was no longer useful."
Bridget says, "I don't think Henry is a killer. Maybe he was jealous, because Siobhan was sleeping with Tyler.
What if he went to confront Tyler at his hotel and they fought? It could have been an accident."
"I know that Siobhan can make any man crazy!" Andrew says
They all sit quietly for a moment when Victor finally says, "This is what's going to happen. I'm going to the FBI to give them all of the evidence. I need you, Bridget to stay put. You can't leave the state or anything like that. Is this where your going to be staying?" He asks looking between Andrew and Bridget.
"Yes, she's not going anywhere." Answers Andrew
"Okay. I'm going to put guards here at your apartment for your safety. Is it safe to say that Solomon will continue to help when your away from home?" He looks to Solomon
Solomon answers, "Bridget hired me to protect her, and that's what I'm going to do."
Andrew looks at Solomon and says, "Thank you Solomon, we really appreciate all your doing for us."
Solomon smiles and says, "Your welcome. I consider Bridget a friend. I'll do anything to help."
Chapter 4
A couple of days have passed with no signs of Siobhan. Solomon drives Juliet to and from school. Andrew is still on holiday from work. He still has one more week left, as this was supposed to be their honeymoon.
Andrew has seen the beautiful babies that are still in the hospital, and they are doing fine, they should be released in a couple of weeks. He did the DNA test that's going to take about three to four days for the results.
Things are going back to normal, but Bridget it's still worried. She doesn't know where Siobhan is, and it's making her anxious.
Andrew seems happier, but what's going to happen between them? They haven't really talked about the future. They are sleeping in the same bed, but it seems like everything is on pause until Siobhan is caught.
Juliet is at school and Andrew is at his computer working on something. Bridget is in the kitchen making Andrew lunch.
She's singing something. That, Siobhan has NEVER done. It feels like they are a real normal family. Juliet is now happy when she comes home from school.
Andrew is watching Bridget. She looks so beautiful barefoot, and relaxed. So different. She's happy. We'll as happy as she can be considering her crazy sister is out there somewhere.
I can't see how anyone would want to hurt her. She looks like an angel. My angel. Things are different now that there are no secrets between us. I want to talk to her about our future. I know I said some awful things to her when I found out who she is, but now after everything we've been through it doesn't seem that bad. I understand why she did it. I wish I would have met her first. Could have saved a lot of heartache.
Maybe it's better this way. Now I can appreciate her better.
She catches me looking at her and gives me the most beautiful smile that makes me feel warm inside. It's like she was meant for me.
"What are you thinking about?" Bridget asks
"I'm thinking about the night before our anniversary." He says
"Yours and Siobhan's six year anniversary?" She asks
"No. Our six week anniversary. That night was one of the happiest nights of my life." Andrew replys.
She looks aghast. She never imagined that he would come to care about her as much as she cares for him. No one has ever made her feel needed and loved the way he does.
He walks over to her where she's standing in the kitchen, and turns off the burner. He then wraps his arms around her as she turns to face him. There eyes meet, and she melts. He touches her lips with the tips of his finger. So gently. Soon their lips touch soft at first, but the hunger in him was just too hard to hold back.
Their kisses are getting hotter. He then starts planting kisses down my throat. Oh my, this is so amazing! I feel the stubble on his face, it's prickly but it feels so good. "I love you Bridget." He says.
Those words are my undoing. His tongue invades my mouth again, this time with more fervor, and I welcome it. I'm running my fingers in his hair, I relish the taste of him. Soon his hands run down my body, while his tongue is buried in my throat, he groans while still kissing me. Our desire is only growing, so he carries me to his bedroom and there my craving for him spirals out of control.
Later when their done, they are lying in bed and Andrew begins to play with Bridget's ring. The one he gave her, not Siobhan. It was always ment for Bridget. He wants her in his life for good.
"Bridget would you consider marrying me? I mean as Bridget not Siobhan. I understand why you were troubled when we started planning last time. You were doing it as your sister. Well I want you Bridget. What are your thoughts?" Andrew asks while twirling her ring around her finger.
Bridget starts to cry. "Oh Andrew I would love to be your wife!" And she wraps her arms around him and kisses on the lips and repeat what they just finished