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Note!: So this starts just after Lulu yelled at Spinelli to shut up on March 11th, 2007. After that, it is sort of AU. No Logan as of yet, because there are going to be a ton of characters, and there frankly isn't room for him. Complete pairings list will be available as time goes on. It will be SpinLu, Liason, LuSam and Scott/Lucy for sure, and anything else is a spoiler! Plenty-o-plot twists will be a commin!
Complicated Turns – Chapter OneDamian Spinelli walked sorrowfully down the docks of Port Charles Harbour. His black Converse sneakers pounded on the wood as he dragged them. With a big sigh, he threw himself down on the closest bench.
Spinelli placed his head in his hands and sighed once more. The object of his affections, and partner in crime, had just yelled at him in front of the man he was trying to impress. For telling the truth.
Now, Spinelli was used to being yelled at, it happened all the time. His teachers, siblings, mother and random people always seemed to yell at him. Lulu had never yelled at him, not really anyway.
"Spinelli! Just leave!"
The sharp sound of big boots clanking on wood brought his attention upwards. There stood a blonde girl, not the right blonde girl, though. Her hair was just past shoulder length and choppy, which suited her apparent personality well. She was wearing dark wash jeans and a t-shirt of a band Spinelli didn't know. Her one hand was shoved into her army green jacket and the one was dangling at her side, firmly gripping a black guitar case.
"What's wrong, sweetie?" She asked kindly as she took another step forward.
Spinelli shook his head but said nothing. The girl gave him a kind smile and sat next to him.
"Girl troubles?" She asked with a smile. She sat her guitar on the ground, propped up by the bench.
Spinelli looked over at her. "She yelled at me in front of her dad and the competition." He replied sorrowfully.
The girl winced and patted him soundly on the knee. "Well, you just have to climb back on that figurative horse!" She paused and leaned closer to him. "I'm sure she didn't mean to hurt you." She narrowed her eyes at him. "So, do I know you from somewhere?"
Spinelli looked at her and shrugged. "I don't know, do you?"
She stared at him. "Do you go to PCU?" She asked slowly.
"Er, yeah, I'm in Computer Technology," Spinelli responded.
"Oh my God! You're the Jackal!" She said loudly, reaching over and shaking his hand. "You made my ex his first fake ID!" She paused and leaned over. "You kept me in booze for that whole relationship." She said seriously.
"Well, I never knew I had fans," Spinelli said humbly and gave her a small smile. She suddenly jumped and glanced down at her watch.
"I am so sorry! I have to go meet my dad!" She reached down and grabbed her guitar case. "What's your name? Your real name?" She asked quickly.
"Spinelli," he replied, standing as well. She reached over and shook his hand once more.
"I'm Serena."
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Luke Spencer draped an arm around his daughter's shoulders as the walked towards Kelly's Diner. "Well, Lesley Lu, it looks like the doctors have given you the power to walk." He paused for dramatic flare. "I think we should celebrate with milkshakes."
"Yum," hummed Lesley Lu, more commonly known as Lulu. "And chocolate chip cookies?"
"Only the best for my baby," Luke responded kissing the side of Lulu's head. He reached over and pulled the brass door handle, opening the door for his daughter. "Ladies first," he said, tipping his invisible hat for emphasis.
Lulu gave him an exaggerated curtsy and walked in. She stopped dead in her tracks once she spotted her mother's ex-husband and father's worst enemy. Said father spotted him just as quickly.
"What are you doing here, Baldwin?" Luke asked harshly, walking over to where Scott Baldwin was sitting.
Scott looked up at Luke and rolled his eyes. He folded his newspaper neatly and stood, his chair making a harsh sound as it scrapped against the cold concrete floor. "Waiting." He responded simply, crossing his arms over his chest.
Luke mimicked his stance and cocked his head. "Waiting for who? Lesley Lu?" Luke's eyes narrowed dangerously. "I told you to stay away from my daughter, Baldwin. I won't tell you again."
Scott snorted. "As if you could really stop me from doing anything, Spencer. Your sister might have gotten my to drop the assault charges this time, but next time, you're going straight to Sing Sing." Scott's eyes twinkled at the use of his favourite threat. "And, not that it's any of your business, but I happen to be waiting for my daughter." Scott looked over Luke's shoulder. "And there she is. Hello, Serena."
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"The town of Port Charles still morns the loss of the prestigious head doctor, Alan Quartermaine. Doctor Quartermaine suffered from several heart attacks in the latest hostage situation." The woman reading the article paused and looked at the man across from her. "I'm so sorry, baby." She said, soothingly placing her hand on his.
The man shook his head slowly and looked over at her. "No, no, there's nothing to be sorry for." He looked away sorrowfully. "I just… I wonder how everyone is."
"I'm sure they're dealing," the woman said awkwardly. She was never very good at being emotional.
"I need to know for sure," the man said finally. The woman's sharp and dangerous blue eyes began to look panicked. "I have to go back."
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Brenda Barrette nervously twisted her plane ticket in her hand. She was sitting in Paris International Airport, waiting for her plane to be called. She threw her hands into her lap and stared straight forward. A small smile began to play on her face.
Brenda couldn't believe it. After twelve years of pining and waiting and hoping, she was finally over Sonny. Not just 'over him' like how she always told Jax, but really and truly over him. She didn't want anything romantic with him ever again! Carly could have him.
And Jax. Poor, sweet Jax. She was over him as well. Brenda hoped against hope that Jax would be able to forgive her and they could move on with their friendship.
"Non-stop service to JFK International Airport in New York City is now boarding rows A-F and Business Class, thank you." The flight attendant announced.
Brenda smiled brightly and gathered her things. This time tomorrow, she would be home.
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Sam McCall slowly walked down the docks of Port Charles Harbour. She was flat out bored! Jason had business to take care of and Alexis was still fighting with Ric. Sam did not want to get in the middle of that.
Sam brightened as she spotted her current roommate, Spinelli. "Spinelli!" She said happily as she approached him. Her smile faded as she saw his down state. "What's wrong?"
Spinelli looked at her sadly. "Nothing, fair Samantha," he said with a shrug. He stood up and slung his messenger bag over his shoulder. "What can the Jackal assist you with on this lovely Port Charles afternoon?" He asked gallantly.
Sam frowned. "You can take me to Kelly's," she said, narrowing her eyes.
Spinelli inspected her for a moment before sticking out his arm. "Your wish is my humble demand."
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Well, chapter the first is done! I hate sad!Spin! I wonder what I'll do with Brenda! Well… I don't, because I know. You won't even guess it! And who are those two strangers? Again, I know… you don't.
So, not all the characters that are in this story are featured in this chapter. They will all be within the first five, however! Most of the characters on the show will be featured players.
Please review, or I shall cry! Do you want that on your conscience?