*~Motivations~*

Disclaimer: I possess nada except the desire to see Tanna reunited on Days of Our Lives, and even that is shared. ::sighs:: Oh the woes of a college student!

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If you're not fond of Tony/Anna and Stefano/Kate… you probably don't wanna read this.

[for the purposes of this story, Stefano wasn't released from jail until Sydney was found… Sydney's been found in this story.]

Chapter 1-

The door to the DiMera Mansion closed with a certain thud as Stefano DiMera returned home after a small stint in jail. He strode into his living room with purpose and saw his wife staring out the window.

"Ah Katherine. Good, you're home." Stefano walked to her and placed a sweet and gentle kiss to her lips. "Where are they?"

"At a celebration at the Brady pub. They left an hour or so ago after picking up a few things for Sydney," Kate explained and poured drinks for herself and Stefano.

"My granddaughter's first night back after her kidnapping and she isn't even spending it in her own home."

"I know," Kate nodded and took a sip.

"This is why I helped Nicole switch the babies. She at least had Sydney surrounded by her family."

"Yes, well maybe you should just concentrate on the happy thought that she's back safe and sound. There will be plenty of time to fight over custody later."

"You're right," Stefano sighed. "Its funny, the idea that it could have been Anna who kidnapped Sydney never even crossed my mind. Am I losing my touch?" Stefano asked, looking into his wife's eyes. She smiled brightly back at him.

"Not a chance. It took everyone by surprise. I still can't make any sense out of it." The couple sat side by side on the couch wrapped in the silence for a few moments.

"I need to invest in a shotgun."

"What the hell are you talking about?" Kate asked, giving him a wary look.

"I should get a shotgun and keep it in here. That way when someone barges into this house, I can barge a bullet between his or her eyes," Stefano explained and Kate let out a full laugh.

"If you did that, I think the Salem PD wouldn't have anyone left!" Kate responded with a smirk, and Stefano gave a hearty chuckle.

"And that would be a bad thing?"

"I never said that exactly, but I don't think it will keep you out of jail. In fact, I'm certain it will only increase your chances."

"Since when has that ever stopped him?" A voice rang out from the doorway. Kate and Stefano turned to see that its origin was none other than Anna DiMera.

"What the hell do you want?!" Stefano's voice boomed as he shot up from his seat on the couch.

"Don't look so happy to see me Stefano," Anna countered as she sauntered into the room and began pouring herself a drink.

"Please help yourself," Kate remarked while keeping an eye on her husband. The last thing she needed was him in jail for murdering Anna.

"See?" Stefano turned to face Kate. "If I had that shotgun right now, she would be a redheaded corpse instead of a blonde freeloader."

"Well I'm glad having your granddaughter back hasn't mellowed you," Anna smirked.

"Shouldn't you be rotting in a cell?" Stefano took a few steps towards Anna and crossed his arms over his chest.

"You of all people should know about getting bailed out," Anna replied.

"What fool paid to get you out? Please don't tell me you're shacking up with Roman Brady again."

"Actually it was your son. My bail was posted by EJ."

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