I'm Here...

Ok another GH fic ...I don't own GH though I do own my OC Riley


Day had turned to early evening as Riley came downstairs and saw Jason.

He looked his niece over and shook his head.

"I hope your little shopping spree didn't set me back much," Jason said.

"Chill Uncle Stone Cold," Riley said.

"Please don't call me that," Jason said.

Riley nodded.

"Anyway I got a job at Kelly's," Riley said, "I mean a short order cook doesn't get paid much but I promise to pay you back."

Jason was glad the young girl was in fact taking responsibility in finding herself a job.

"You know," Riley said, "I've been here almost a week and we really haven't got to talking."

"Anything particular you want to talk about," Jason asked.

"A few things," Riley said, "like should I tell Emily who I am...when I can see my little cousin Jake...stuff like that."

"Who told you about Jake," Jason asked.

"Spinelli and I ran into Elizabeth in the park the yesterday," Riley said, "and I kind of put the pieces together after observing Spinelli's interest in the child."

Jason nodded.

"Please keep that info to yourself," Jason said, "about Jake being my son...it's on a need to know basis."

"Which brings me back to my other question," Riley said nodding to Jason letting him know she'd keep his secret, "Emily should I tell her..."

"I can defiantly see you telling her," Jason said, "Emily is a very understanding person...she'll keep you safe from your great grandfather."

"Thanks," Riley said as a voice was heard from upstairs.

"Riley," Spinelli said, "you down there."

"Yea," Riley said, "need me."

"No," Spinelli said, "but I'm coming down."

Riley could tell he was in need of a confidence booster so she looked at Jason.

"Ok," Riley said, "this is kind of a big night for Spinelli...his first big date and all."

"I thought I overheard you saying this was a group thing," Jason said.

"Partially," Riley said, "anyway when Spinelli comes down...be nice to him."

Jason gave her a look which told her he would.

Footsteps echoed as Spinelli headed downstairs.

"D-do I look Ok Stone Cold," the young man immediately asked his friend.

Jason eyed his friend and nodded.

Riley looked at the men in her life and smiled.

"I need to make a call," she said, "I'll be back in a sec."

Spinelli nodded and turned to Jason.

"Stone Cold," Spinelli said, "I need to ask you something."

"Is it more dating advise," Jason asked, "because to be truthful Riley could probably help you better in that department."

"It's about Riley," Spinelli said, "She's amazing isn't she."

"Please don't tell me you've fallen for my niece Spinelli," Jason replied.

"Oh no Stone Cold," Spinelli said, "the fair Riley shares more of a sisterly bond with the Jackal...it's just...well."

Spinelli pulled a jewelry box from his pocket and handed it to Jason. When the older man opened it he saw the box contained the necklace that had once belonged to Samantha McCall.

"I know this was a gift from you to Samantha," Spinelli said, "but since she left and gave it back to you I was wondering..."

"If you could give it to Riley," Jason asked.

"I mean it's just sitting around," Spinelli said, "and it would look much better around Riley's neck then stuck in a box collecting dust."

Jason nodded in agreement allowing Spinelli to give the symbol that once meant his love to Sam to be passed on to his niece.

Riley re entered the room, cell still on her ear.

"I love you too," Riley said, "I'll tell him...bye."

She hung up the phone.

Jason and Spinelli looked at her.

"My mom says hi," Riley said to Jason.

Jason shook his head trying not to laugh. He wondered just how much her mother knew about Jason and his life.

"Riley," Spinelli said, "before we head out I have something..."

He looked at Jason.

"We have something," Spinelli continued, "we wanted to give you."

Riley took the box Spinelli held out to her. She opened it to see the star necklace.

"It's beautiful," Riley said.

"Let me help you get it on," Spinelli insisted.

As Jason watched Spinelli clasp the necklace around his niece's neck he thought to himself that this beautiful young woman living in his house was defiantly Lila's great granddaughter.

--

Milo was sitting at Jake's waiting for the other's to arrive when he spotted the two people that could single handedly ruin his night enter.

"Promise not to hustle me again," Lulu said smiling.

"Who said I was hustling you last time," Logan said, "I won fair and square."

He grabbed her and pulled her into a kiss. Milo's stomach turned a bit. Why he had fallen for Lulu Spencer before he didn't quite know. However Riley was different, sure she was Jason's niece and probably should have been off limits...but something about her intrigued him.

Spinelli and Riley were now outside of Jake's. She watched him as he took a deep breath and was trying to psyche himself out."

"I can do this," Spinelli said, "I'm the Jackal, the ace of cyberspace, I've assisted Stone Cold in fighting off the Unhinged One and his minions during the hostage crises I can do anything..."

Riley sweetly smiled at him.

"Here," she said holding out her hand for him to take, "take my hand and just breathe."

He nodded and took her hand.

"The Jackal feels honored to be here with the prettiest," he paused thinking about his Angel, "well second prettiest girl here."

She smiled at his complement as he opened the door. His mouth almost hit the floor at the sight he was seeing. The Blonde One and the Unworthy One had been pressed up against the pool table making out. Spinelli looked at the couple and back at Riley trying to hold back his pain.

"That would be Lulu and Logan I take it," Riley whispered.

All Spinelli could do was nod.

Riley spotted Milo from across the room and smiled at him. Milo smiled back as she turned to Spinelli.

"Want me to get Milo then wait for Jolene outside," Riley asked, we could go elsewhere."

"No," Spinelli said, "I the Jackal need to move on from the Blonde One once and for all."

By then Milo had gotten up and headed over.

"Wow Riley you look amazing," Milo said.

"Thanks," Riley said, "you don't look to bad yourself."

Spinelli could read people real well and he could tell there was definite magic between his two companions.

Lulu had noticed the trio by then and as Logan headed to the bar she headed in there general direction and smiled at Riley and the guys.

"I see you two moved on," Lulu said, "found another girl to fight over..."

Lulu then leaned over to Riley.

"If I were you I'd dump both of them before you not only become labeled a slut," Lulu said, "but before their fighting causes you to go crazy."

Spinelli and Milo couldn't believe the words that were coming out of the girl they once loved's mouth...Riley couldn't believe that both these men actually liked her.

"Slut," Riley said, "that would be the pot calling the kettle black...weren't you dating three men at once then got into bed with a fourth."

"Who the hell are you anyway," Lulu asked.

"Ahh," Riley said, "you judge a girl by her company then ask who she is."

"Now whose calling the kettle black," Lulu said, "you don't know me."

"Your Lulu Spencer," Riley said, "or the Blonde One as Spinelli refers to you...I'm Riley...Spinelli's NEW Best Friend and Milo's...what would you say I am...your girlfriend."

Milo shrugged.

"I guess," Milo said, "I mean this is our first date...sort of."

"How cute then," Lulu said, "letting Spinelli follow you like a little puppy as you go on a date with Milo."

Spinelli tried to open his mouth to say he was also seeing someone however he stopped and watched the action.

"I'm not a violent person," riley said, "but how dare you mess with my friend like that."

Riley then threw a punch at Lulu.

"Oh no you didn't," Lulu said throwing back a punch.

Soon a full blown cat fight was beginning. Coleman watched from behind the bar ready to take action in breaking them up and calling the cops however Logan had headed over and grabbed Lulu as Milo stepped in and grabbled Riley.

"Just because of who you are," Logan said, "doesn't mean that you need to break out the violence."

"You know," Riley said," you two deserve each other...a sleaze and a slut."

Spinelli smiled at her, he couldn't have said it better if he wanted to.

"Let's go," Lulu said looking at Logan, "back to your place...I think I'm ready now."

Logan smirked. 'I'll have to thank Riley someday for this' he thought as he left with Lulu.

"Are you okay," both men asked once Lulu and Logan left, not even mentioning that she was the starter of the fight.

"I-I'm fine," Riley said as Coleman headed over.

"I don't know what that was about," he said, "but if you do that again your outta here."

Riley nodded as Coleman headed back behind the counter.

"So," Milo said," I guess this Jolene of yours wasn't real...or she stood you up."

"She's real," Spinelli said as he spotted her coming in and waved her over, "and she's here."

Jolene walked over and smiled.

"I'm sorry," Jolene said, "I was paged this afternoon...I almost thought I wouldn't make it at all."

"Your noble profession comes first," Spinelli said smiling, "you look nice by the way."

"Anything is nicer then the scrubs you normally see me in Mr. Jackal," Jolene said.

Milo heard the young woman call him that and shook his head trying not to laugh. Riley observed this and playfully slugged him.

"I think it's cute," she whispered.

"So," Jolene said, "Riley this is your boyfriend I take it."

Riley nodded.

"Milo," Milo said putting his hand out to the young nurse.

"Jolene," Jolene said shaking the other man's hand.

After the introductions there was a bit of an awkward silence before Riley stood up.

"How about a game of Pool," she said, "Girls verses Boys."

All eyes were on Riley.

"Let's make it interesting," Spinelli said.

Riley was shocked that Spinelli was insinuating that a wager be involved. What she hadn't known was that before she came along he was constantly playing the game on Jason's pool table.

"What are the terms Mr. Jackal," Jolene asked.

"Nothing too crazy," Spinelli said, "like winner buys the losers a drink or something simple like that."

"I can deal with that," Riley said looking at Milo who nodded.

--

After the game ended and the guys won Riley smiled at Spinelli.

"You were hustling us weren't you," Riley asked.

"Maybe the Jackal was," Spinelli said, "maybe I wasn't."

Jolene smiled at him.

"So," Jolene said, "what will it be Mr. Jackal...an Orange Soda or something different."

Spinelli smiled.

"That predictable huh," Spinelli said.

"Well you did have it written on your chart," Jolene said, "red and bolded and starred and..."

"I get the point," Spinelli said.

"How about you Milo," Riley said, "what's your drug of choice."

Milo shrugged.

"Whatever you get me," Milo said.

As the girls left to go the bar Milo looked at Spinelli.

"She seems nice," Milo said, "I approve."

"If you didn't Muscle Man," Spinelli said, "I would still pursue her."

Milo nodded.

"You and Riley are a pretty sweet couple as well," Spinelli continued, "so are you going to ask her out on a real date."

"Do you think she'd say yes," Milo asked.

Spinelli smiled.

At the bar meanwhile Riley and Jolene were deep in there own conversation...

"So," Riley said, "now that you gave Spinelli a shot what do you think."

"I think he's a sweet guy," Jolene said, "I don't know if I'd run and begin a relationship with him yet...but I mean who knows given time."

"So I should tell Spinelli you like him if he asks," Riley said.

Jolene nodded.

"Just tell him I'd like him even more if he gives me a bit of space from now on when I'm at work," Jolene said, "that if he wants to socialize ask me to Kelly's or something."

"Message Received," Riley said, "god I'm starting to talk like him now."

Jolene giggled a bit as they headed back to the table.

--

The evening ended all too soon as Spinelli looked at Jolene hope in his eyes.

"So," Spinelli said, "how did I do?"

Jolene leaned over to him and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"What does that tell you," Jolene whispered.

Spinelli nodded and knew that despite the unfortunate encounter with the Blonde One and The Unworthy One earlier that this was the best night of his life.

As Jolene and Spinelli were having their exchange Milo looked at Riley.

"I had a great time," Milo said, "though next time I wish it could be just the two of us."

"So you're saying you want a next time," Riley questioned.

"If you want me," Milo said, "I mean I work for Sonny and your Uncle so if you don't want anything more then friendship I'd understand."

"I'd love to go on a real date in the foreseeable future with you Milo," Riley said.

Milo smiled.

"Do you want me to give you and Spinelli a ride home," Milo asked.

"Were good," Riley said.

"So this is goodnight then," Milo said.

Riley nodded.

Milo resisted the urge to kiss her in that moment. He had genuinely liked her and wanted their eventual first kiss to be something special.

Once Spinelli and Riley were alone on there way home Riley turned to Spinelli.

"I think tonight turned out good," Riley said, "despite you know."

"Are you kidding me," Spinelli said, "you putting the Blonde One in her place...the Angel of Mercy kissing me...best night ever."

--

TBC...

Ok this chapter ended on a high note for Spinelli and Riley however happiness as you know doesn't last in Port Charles...