"Lulu, Johnny Z is even worse for you then the unworthy one! What draws you to such unscrupulous men?!" Damian Spinelli shouted at his friend.
"Johnny isn't as bad as everyone thinks he is, Spinelli. It's just . . . no one understands him - -"
"He's going to end up hurting you blonde one, and that is one thing I do not wish upon my cherished friend," Spinelli explained. Lesley Lu Spencer gave a slight sigh at Spinelli's words but before she could say anymore, there was a loud knock at the door. "Let me get that . . ."
Lulu watched in despair as Spinelli headed for the front door, watching as he swung open the door.
"Oh Fair Samantha!" Spinelli cried out, causing Lulu to jump slightly.
Sam nearly jumped as well, but suddenly found herself sharing an embrace with her ex-roommate. Spinelli released her, and Sam ungracefully regained balance upon her crutches.
"Thank god you're okay. I heard the news and you were attacked on the pier and it has been so long since the goddess has stopped by to see the jackal and - -"
Sam gave a smile, "I've missed you too Spinelli."
Spinelli nervously ran a hand through his messy hair and then opened the door wider, allowing her inside. "Please grace the humble dwellings with your presence," he grinned.
Sam shook her head, trying her best to not laugh. She forgot how much she missed Spinelli. Entering the room, Sam quickly took sight of Lucky's younger sister. "Hey," Lulu was the first to say something. She gave Sam a smile, "I see they supplied you with the sticks of death."
"Yes, I'm ready to burn them already," Sam replied, taking a seat in the nearby chair. It was strange to be back in the Pent House. She felt like an outsider.
"So . . . if you don't mind me asking, what happened?" Lulu asked.
Sam shrugged. "I got a text message and the next thing I know I'm being strangled to death. Fortunately for me Carly must have scared him off or something . . . I honestly don't remember," she lied.
"Well, I for one am jovial about your survival! Of course no one could ever take down the courageous heroine," Spinelli beamed, now joining the conversation. "So, I assume you came to get my computer assistance in order to track down your attacker?"
"Well, as much as I would love that, I actually need your help with something else," Sam answered.
"And that is?"
"I want you to help me track down my father," Sam replied.
Spinelli's eyes widened. "You don't mean - -"
"No, not my adoptive father," Sam said quickly. "My biological one."
"You told me that the goddess mother didn't tell you anything about him."
"Well that changed today," Sam replied, getting up. Both Spinelli and herself headed for the computer, which the young man was quick to station himself in front of.
"So . . . what information do you have?" Spinelli asked. Lulu had now gotten up as well, peering over Spinelli's other shoulder.
"Well, his name is Ben," Sam answered.
"Ben? That certainly narrows it down," Lulu said.
"Yeah, I know," Sam nearly laughed. "Getting this information was like pulling teeth."
"Well, what else do you know?"
"He was a senior at boarding school in 1980," Sam answered.
"So, that means he was born between 1961-63," Spinelli said, typing a few things into the computer. "Do you know what boarding school it was?"
"No. Probably somewhere close though . . . It was a mixer at Alexis's boarding school. Look for anything close to Briarton Griggs Academy in Maine."
For a long moment all that was heard were the keys on Spinelli's laptop. After awhile he gave a slight sigh. "Well, this is going to take a little while . . ." he admitted softly. He turned around in the chair and look at Sam. "I hope this isn't urgent."
"No, not at all," Sam said. "I mean, how long do you think it'll take?"
"Maybe a day," Spinelli answered. "I could drop it by your place - -"
"No . . . no I'll come and pick it up," Sam replied. She couldn't risk anyone knowing.
"I assume that the mother of the goddess is clueless about your quest," Spinelli said.
Sam nodded. "Yeah," she muttered.
"Well, I will do whatever I can to help you find your paternal one," Spinelli assured her.
"Thanks," Sam replied gratefully. She gave a sigh, "Well, I better get out of here. I'm going to go to Kelly's - -"
"Do you want company?"
Sam was slightly taken back at Lulu's words. Sure they knew each other, but were simply acquaintances.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to impose, it's just . . . I want to talk to you," Lulu apologized quickly.
Sam nodded, "Yeah of course. Besides, I could use some company."
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The walk to Kelly's was more than painful for Sam. The crutches were becoming unbearable underneath her arms, and her leg throbbed by the time she plopped down in a seat at a table with Lulu.
"I'm sorry; I know that crutches are killer. If I had driven - -"
"No, it's my fault. I totally under estimated what a pain in the ass they would be," Sam told her. Lulu gave a slight smirk. "So uh . . . what did you want to talk about?"
"You've . . . you've been seeing Lucky, haven't you?" Lulu asked slowly. She seemed unsure, almost second guessing each word that came out of her mouth.
Sam swallowed. "Yeah . . . I mean . . . I was," she answered.
"Oh . . . I feel like an idiot - -"
"No," Sam stopped her quickly. "I mean he's your brother."
"Then do you mind me asking what happened?"
"It's a little complicated - -"
"I know the truth about Jake Spencer," Lulu blurted out suddenly. Sam's eyes widened slightly.
"You what?" she asked.
"I've known it all along. I'm sorry I didn't tell you but - -"
"Lulu, I knew too. I mean I overhead Jason and Elizabeth at the hospital and . . ." Sam stopped. "I'm sorry, but Lulu I barely even know you and I don't know if this is . . . if anything good is going to come of the conversation that we might share."
Lulu nodded her head. "I understand . . . I just . . . I want to know if you're another Elizabeth. If you're going to hurt Lucky . . ."
"I'm afraid that I already have," Sam confessed softly.
"What happened?"
Sam shook her head. "It's probably for the better."
"Do you care about him?" Lulu asked.
"What makes you so curious?" Sam asked her.
"Because I think . . . I think my brother likes you, a lot. And I don't want to see him get slapped in the face again. Whatever you did . . . it can't be anything compared to the havoc that Elizabeth wrecked - -"
"Oh trust me, it was lacking moral," Sam replied. She sighed, "Do you remember when Jake was kidnapped?"
"Yeah," Lulu started slowly. "What? Did you do it?"
"No, I just . . . I saw it happen and I didn't do anything . . . and it wasn't just because I froze . . . it's because I was so angry and I-I wasn't thinking."
Lulu shrugged, "So, people do stupid stuff when they're angry. I mean, I'm not one to tell you what you did was horrid," Lulu replied. "It's not like you took him . . . and he's home safe so - -"
"So, Lucky didn't take it so lightly," Sam replied. "He thinks that I'm still trying to get revenge on Jason and Elizabeth."
"Are you?"
"I don't want to anymore," Sam said.
"Well then don't."
"You're good at giving advice," Sam nearly laughed.
Lulu gave a laugh of her own, "Well, I get most of mine from Carly."
Sam's skin crawled at the name. "Then I can't imagine the awful things you've heard about me."
"She doesn't really talk about you, if it makes you feel better. Besides, I'm usually the one spilling my guts to her," Lulu explained. "But I think you might be helpful as well."
"How so?"
"What was it like being with Jason Morgan?"
"What?" Sam nearly choked.
"No, not like that. I mean . . . being in danger all the time," Lulu said.
"Lulu, please don't tell me you're going after Jason - -"
"No! No, it's just . . . I kind of like this guy but his life is dangerous . . . I just don't know what to do."
"Well, if you like him, you'll accept that danger. Just . . . just make sure you really like him, because you may be putting yourself in the line of fire without realizing it," Sam warned. "Trust me, I learned the hard way."
Lulu nodded. "Do you really like Lucky?"
Sam sighed. "I care about him . . . a lot."
Okay, well I hoped you enjoyed. I've always wanted some Lulu/Sam interaction considering they've said pretty much a few words to each other on the show and couples are still being decided so I appreciate people being vocal :)
