"You know, maybe we should just go to a movie or dinner next time," Victor said.
"I thought you liked excitement. This just proves Hortons can deal with things better," Maggie smiled. Victor chuckled.
"You know, speaking of Hortons, you haven't called your family yet. The last time you were in hospital because of Vivian, I got in trouble with Jennifer. You need to call them," Victor said.
"Not now," Maggie murmured, kissing Victor.
"Maggie. If you don't, I will."
"No, you won't. My family scares you."
"O.k. I won't but Melanie will," Victor said.
"Victor!"
"Call Julie and Doug, at least. We owed them that much," Victor said.
"Victor, I'm going to be fine and I just don't feel up to dealing with them," Maggie said.
"Maggie…" Victor sighed.
"Please, let's wait an half-hour."
"I hate when you pout. Fine. We'll wait."
"Thank you."
"Aunt Maggie?" Jennifer walked into Maggie's house.
"Miss? This is a crime scene, so you'll have to leave," A cop said.
"This is my aunt's house. Is she all right?"
"All participants involved were taken to the hospital. You'll have to check there."
"O.k., I will. What happened?" Jennifer asked.
"There was a shooting."
"What?"
"All I know is an injured woman was taken to the e.r."
"Thank you," Jennifer rushed out.
"Maggie, it's been a half-hour," Victor said.
"If you don't make me call, we'll have sex as soon as they release me," Maggie bargained.
"Hmmm…"Victor considered the deal as Jennifer walked into the room.
"The deal is off the table," Maggie informed Victor.
"I think that event is inevitable in our future anyway," Victor pointed out.
"You should be so lucky."
"Why don't I get a cup of coffee and call Bo and Julie while you and Jen talk?" Victor asked.
"Fine. You'll come back soon?" Maggie asked.
"Yes," Victor paused, uncertain whether or not to kiss Maggie good-bye.
"Is the romance over already?" Maggie teased.
"Never," Victor growled, kissing Maggie passionately.
"I love you."
"I love you, too. I'll see you later, " Victor said.
"Bye."
Jennifer looked at Maggie, who wasn't meeting her eyes.
"Well, I'm happy you are all right. I hope you realize how dangerous Victor is," Jennifer said. Maggie sighed.
"We're dating," Maggie said simply.
"You're dating. The man's wife puts you in a coffin and you ended up dating up him," Jennifer said.
"After you and Julie pushed me into it. Did you never consider I might actually like Victor?"
"Aunt Maggie, you can't be serious. You went out with the man once and now you love him? This doesn't makes sense," Jennifer said.
"Jen, it was more than one date. We've been having coffee for six months and we became friends. I have been falling in love with Victor for six months. I just realize that now. Please don't judge me right now," Maggie said.
"I can't believe you're all right with his actions."
"Jennifer , for someone one who married a known rapist and Stefano's adopted son, you can't judge me. Your uncle wasn't perfect and I'm not perfect. This relationship is different from my relationship with Mickey and I'm a different person. I need your support," Maggie said.
"Maggie—" Jennifer said before the door opened.
"Hello, " Victor smiled cautiously.
"Hi, did you get hold of Doug and Julie?" Maggie asked.
"Doug needs to stay with Ciara but Julie is on her way," Victor said.
"Great. More fuss over a simple cut," Maggie complained.
"It's Julie so she probably just wants the gossip," Victor said.
"Victor, could you see when I'm being release?"
"But—I just, o.k. I'll be back," Victor said.
"Jennifer, just let us be," Maggie said.
"Fine."
"Maggie, darling, I want the details," Julie swept into the room.
"Well, let's see. I was used as bait to trap Vivian who was shot, after holding a knife to my neck. Then I was rushed to the hospital where I'm being hassle by various Hortons," Maggie said.
Julie looked at her friend, who was two seconds from having a meltdown.
"Maggie, it's all right. The family eventually will be happy for you. It's just hard to picture you with anyone but Mickey. But Victor makes you happy and it's o.k. to be happy," Julie said.
"He loves me."
"I do," Victor smiled.
