Ch 7

It was near the end of the day and Gina was standing behind the bar wiping it down when Stephanie and Chelsea walked in. They walked over to the bar where Gina was and they gave her a whats going on look. Gina sighed.

"Let me explain. To make a long story short, I am not getting along with my father at the moment, Connor and I broke up, Uncle Bo caught me with a bad crowd, and I am now living under his roof where he is making me help out here every weekend. He's really laying down the law with me to keep me out of trouble if you know what I mean. Oh yeah I cant go out with you two tonight because he grounded me for the whole weekend." Chelsea and Stephanie looked at her with sympathy. Chelsea started to talk.

"I'm sorry you are having a rough time right now, but trust me its for the best. You know how I was when I first found out Bo and Billie were my parents. I was mad at the world and instead of my father pointing me in the right direction, he turned the other way at the mistakes I made. He finally realized he was wrong and he made do what you are doing right now and look at me. I like who I am now and you will too." Steph spoke up.

"Is there anything we can do?" Gina shook her head.

"I'll be ok. I actually had a good day. You know how much I love the Pub, and I am glad to help out Grandma. I know she needs it ever since Grandpa Shawn……" She turned to his picture and gave a sad smile. Steph and Chelsea did the same. Stephanie then turned to Gina.

"We are gonna go get a table. Max and Nick are meeting us here. If you need ANYTHING, we are here for you ok?" Gina thanked them and walked into the kitchen where Caroline was.

"I'm all finished Grandma. Is there anything else I can help with?" Caroline took her hand.

"I think you had enough for today. Why don't you call Uncle Bo and have him pick you up? I want you to know your help was greatly appreciated today, and here." She handed her money. Gina smiled.

"Really Grandma you don't have to pay me. I was happy to help you out." Caroline shushed her.

"Take it. You earned it. You just remember our deal. No telling Uncle Bo!" Gina laughed, hugged her, and walked out of the Pub where she called Bo to ask him to pick her up. While she was waiting Sami walked over to her with the twins who were in their stroller. Ginas eyes lit up at the site of her niece and nephew. She picked up Ali.

"Hey Sami. What brings you here? Wheres Lucas?"

"Lucas is home hes not feeling well, so I thought I would take the twins for a walk." Gina put down Ali and picked up Johnny.

"You know I am so glad that both twins turned out to be Lucas's and EJ and Stefano are back in Italy where they belong. I spit on the Dimera name."

"Believe me we are ALL glad that whole mess is done with. So I heard you are gonna be helping out here on the weekends. Maybe this is what you need. I know you aren't an actual Brady, but you are like a member of the family, and you are just continuing the tradition of the Brady girls acting out. I did it, although I wouldn't call what I did acting out, Chelsea did it, and now you are doing it, and you'll get through it I promise. " She continued.

"You know that I thought your dad was my dad all those years, and when my real dad came back and well you know what happened. I really acted out towards your father, and I regret all that time I lost with him. He's a good man Gina, and he loves you very much. You'll work it out." Gina put Johnny down.



"I love him so much Sami. I just need time. I already talked with Mom. You know she always give such great advice. I'm still angry though. " Sami squeezed her shoulder. "Just remember what I said." She walked into the Pub.

John looked at a picture of Gina on the mantle and gently touched it. He missed her so much his heart ached. Marlena walked down the stairs and sat down on the couch. John turned to look at her.

She seemed to be ok John. She needs more time though. I can tell she liked helping out there though so maybe it's a start. She seemed just a teeny bit happy today. She also wanted me to tell you that she loves her daddy." John smiled at that.

"I'm glad to hear she still loves me, and I don't remember the last time she called me daddy. That's like music to my ears. I miss her so much Doc. I want my little girl home." He carried the picture over to the couch where he sat down next to Marlena and she put his head on his shoulder."

"You know shes always loved you John. When we thought you died from that hit and run, she took it the hardest out of all of us. Remember? She slept with your picture by her side EVERY night where again every night she would cry herself to sleep. She wouldn't talk to anyone even me. Then you thank God came back to us, but you were a different person, and again she took that the hardest. She wanted her old Daddy back and thank God we did get you back." John clenched his fists.

"Damn Stefano and that whole Dimera family. All those months I was under his control…… If I ever see him again I swear to God I wouldn't think twice. I know how hard it was for all of you, but I am not going anywhere. I am so grateful that I found my way back to you. Now if I can just find my way back to my daughter." He touched the picture again, and he and Marlena looked at that picture that was taking during happier moments.