General Hospital
Kellie walked up to the nurses' station. "I'd like to speak to Dr. Winters if she has a minute," she said to Monica.
"Kellie," Monica said, "I'm surprised to see you. You pulled quite the disappearing act two years ago."
"It was only way I'd get out of town under the watchful eye of the god complex," Kellie said.
"I can see your tongue is still has strong as ever," Monica said, "You didn't have to listen to Sonny demand a full scale search and rescue for weeks."
"Jason kept him in check for awhile anyway," Kellie said.
"I think everyone but your father knew staying wouldn't help you heal," Monica said, "From what I can tell, you seem to carry a lot less emotional baggage."
"I still have a few issues," Kellie said.
"It wouldn't be related to your request to see Dr. Winters, would it," Monica asked.
"Did I hear my name mentioned?" Lainey asked, approaching them.
"You did," Monica said, "Kellie would like to speak with you if you have a minute."
"I do actually," Lainey said, "Lorenzo Alcazar said you might stop by. Why don't you come back to my office and we'll talk." Kellie follow Lainey to her office.
"How can I help you?" Lainey asked, "You remind me of someone."
"I'm sure you've met my father," Kellie said, "Sonny Corinthos."
"You're that Kellie," Lainey said, "I take it you're looking for some counseling."
"I guess you'd call it rape counseling," Kellie said, "I've got few issues which I can't seem to resolve on my own."
"It's been what 5-7 years?" Lainey asked, "Why seek counseling now?"
"I can't stand being touched by men," Kellie said, "It's becoming a weakness I can't afford. I need to figure out how to keep my issues in check should the occasion call for it."
"Not because you want a relationship?" Lainey asked.
"I'll be honest…sort of," Kellie said, "I've associated with some of the same people my father, Jason, and Alcazar have in the last year. I've done a lot of undercover work which I can't talk about. If you're willing to work with me, you'll have to accept that."
"I can work with that," Lainey said, "But I reserve the right to call you out if I think you're just trying to avoid a subject. Did something happen undercover to bring you to my office?"
"Deal," Kellie said, "I almost blew an assignment because of my issues. That's all I can tell you there."
"I'll work with you," Lainey said, "Head out to the front desk. They'll set you up with an appointment. Am I correct that Alcazar is paying for your therapy?"
"That's the first I've heard of it," Kellie said, "You bill me. I don't know why he would pay for it. I'll discuss it with him later."
"Dare I ask why you would associate with your father's enemies?" Lainey said.
"I'm buying a penthouse from him," Kellie said, "My father's enemies are not necessarily my enemies."
"Why do I get the feeling that you're not just in town for a visit," Lainey said.
"You read too much into things," Kellie said, "I happen to like pushing my father's buttons."
"Watch your step, Kellie," Lainey said, "He's not the same man he was two years ago"
Someone knocked on the door.
"I'll get out of here," Kellie said. She and Lainey walked to the door.
"Lainey opened the door.
"Justus, you aren't looking for your retainer from two years ago, are you?" Kellie said.
Justus was standing in the door way, a little shocked at Kellie's presence.
"No I came to give my girl here flowers," Justus said.
"Don't let me stop you," Kellie said, walking out the door.
"Hi Lainey," Justus said.
"You know Kellie," Lainey asked, "Dare I ask how?"
"I pulled her out of a tight spot with Durant when she first came to town," Justus said.
"Got caught in the middle of his vendetta against her father," Lainey said.
"You're smart," Justus said, "What's Kellie doing here?"
"I can't tell," Lainey said, "Doctor-patient confidentiality."
"It's not court appointed is it," Justus asked.
Lainey shook her head, "She came here on her own."
"Smarter than her father in that respect," Justus said.
"She's a lot like Corinthos isn't she?" Lainey asked.
Justus thought about it before saying, "I think those traits that are Corinthos's weakness tend to be her strengths or she knows how to work around them. Anyway, I thought I'd stop by and say Hi. Now I have to meet with Alcazar to sell a penthouse."
"Better catch up with Kellie then because she's the one buying the penthouse," Lainey said, "Get out of here."
"Yes, ma'am," Justus said leaving.