A/N: started writing this in January. It's going to be like Sarah never left and Ray, Vanessa, and Lola never came to town. I know I don't have the characters' personalities down, but I'm sure you'll get over it. :P Disclaimer…I don't own One Life to Live and All My Children or their characters. And now…on with the story!
Carlotta's diner:
Antonio stood in front of his mother, Carlotta, his brother, Cristian, and the love of his life, Talia. They sat in a booth at Carlotta's diner as he stood. He dreaded what he was about to tell them. He had been receiving threats. Threats against the people he loves, mainly, Talia and his six-year-old daughter, Jamie. He felt like he had to act quickly. He sighed and began. "Jamie and I have to leave town." He paused.
Everyone was in shock. "What? Why?" Carlotta and Cris yelled together. He expected that.
"After Cris came back from Columbia I have been receiving threats. I've been brushing them off, but now the threats are against you and Jamie. Maybe if Jamie and I leave town, you all will be safe."
"What about Jamie? Will she be safe?" Carlotta asked.
"Yes, Mommy, she will. I've already set up a place to go. We'll be fine." Antonio assured her.
"Why didn't you tell us? We could have helped you." Cris demanded.
"I'm sorry, Cris. All of you, I'm sorry,"
Talia hadn't said a word. She was trying to hold back tears, but one slipped and ran down her face. "When?" she asked.
"Tomorrow." He answered, softly. Talia started to cry. Antonio held out his hand. She took it and stood up. He pulled her into a hug. "I'm sorry. I really am. I promise, we will be back. Talia, look at me." She broke from the hug and made eye contact. "We will be back." He vowed, slowly.
"I love you." She said, still sobbing.
"Antonio, you and Jamie come here before you leave. I love you, mi hijo." Carlotta got up, kissed his cheek and hugged him.
Antonio's Loft:
Antonio and Talia were lying on Antonio's bed in his room at his loft. Antonio had Talia wrapped in his arms. She didn't know how to say good-bye. She didn't know how long he'd be gone. She turned to him and kissed him, passionately. "What was that for?" he asked as they pulled away.
"You know what." She answered.
They heard a knock on the door and in came Jamie. "Daddy, Talia, can I sleep with you?"
Antonio smiled. "What do you think, Talia?" He asked, playfully.
Talia giggled. "Come on Kiddo." She said, happily.
"Talia, are you going to stay in our loft while we're gone?" the little girl asked.
She kissed Jamie's forehead. "I will come here everyday, if your daddy doesn't mind."
"Of course." Antonio whispered. "Jamie, let's get some sleep, we have a big day tomorrow." The three snuggled together with Jamie in the middle.
Carlotta's Diner:
The next morning Antonio, Jamie, Talia, Carlotta, Cris, and Sarah, all gathered at the diner. Cris filled Sarah in last night. They all put on their brave faces. "I will try to send a message in a couple of month." Antonio said.
"A couple of months? I have to wait a couple months to know if my son and granddaughter are okay?" Carlotta cried.
"Mommy." Cris warned.
"Lo siento." She apologized.
"I'm sorry, Mommy, but it's not safe." Antonio got on his knees to Jamie's height. "Okay, Sweetheart, time to say good-bye."
Jamie began to sob. "Do we have to?"
"Yes, but we'll be back soon." He kissed her forehead.
"Bye, Abuela, I'll miss you." She sobbed and hugged her grandmother.
"Adios, Jamie. Be good for popi, mi amor." Carlotta said, hugging her granddaughter.
Next, Jamie went to her Uncle Cris. "I'll miss you. Will you miss me?" she asked, hugging him.
"Of course, I will." He said, picking her up. "Don't worry, you'll be home before you know it. Keep an eye on your daddy for me." She laughed as he put her down.
Her laughter died as she walked up to Talia. "I don't want to leave you. Can't you come with us?"
Talia held back tears. "I wish I could, but I need to stay here. I love you." She said. She kissed her cheek and hugged her. She didn't want to let go. Neither did Jamie. They broke apart when Antonio stepped up to them. "Don't do anything stupid." She ordered.
"I promise." He pulled her into a passionate kiss. "I love you."
With that said, he picked up Jamie and left. Carlotta collapsed into Cris' arms and Sarah went to hug Talia. She didn't show any emotion; that scared Sarah. "Come on, Tal, let's go home."
A/N: I know the reason why Antonio and Jamie are leaving town is kinda corny, but I had to think of something.
