Dillon was up the steps as soon as the car stopped.
Emily just shrugged when she got Jason's questioning look.
Carly told Emily, "Tell him I'll see him later. He's such a cutie."
Emily laughed. "I know-amazing that he came from Aunt Tracy isn't it?" She said as she got called in by Reginald. The two of them got back into the car. The ride was uncomfortably silent.
Jason parked near Carly's building.
"How do you stand it?" He asked unable to stay silent any longer.
"Stand what?" Carly asked in confusion.
"Living here. It's practically falling down and it is a crime magnet." Jason pointed out.
"It's not so bad; I've lived way worse in Florida." Carly accidentally let slip.
Jason knew not to comment on it.
"Not only that it was all I could and can afford for a little while." Carly answered defensively.
"At least let me put another lock on the door. You are lucky no one has stolen from you yet."
"Alright," She agreed unhappily after seeing the stubborn look on his face.
Jason walked her to her door. Both of them tensing as they both remembered the kiss from earlier.
Carly unlocked the door.
Jason saw the small living room that had no furniture yet. The only thing she had was a small café style table with a couple of miss-matched chairs. It was covered with books of paint and carpet samples from every outfitter in thirty miles. He didn't even know you could get them or how you got them.
The kitchen was tiny and had only a sink, a stove, and a mini fridge built into the cabinetry with very little flooring that was hard flooring in front of it. There was nothing separating the kitchen from the living room, not even cupboards or counters of any sort.
The bathroom was off to the left with only a toilet and an old shower/circular tub.
Jason couldn't see the bathroom, but he had been a part of construction in his old life too and knew that the most it might fit was a double bed and a very slim chest of drawers. He had never thought twice about Jake's, but suddenly he realized that he had never considered allowing Carly to ever live there. Not because he didn't want her close, but because he wanted better for her.
He put his toolbox on the floor. Carly stood for a few minutes awkwardly and then, "I am going to shower if you don't mind."
"No go ahead. The door will only take about 20 minutes." Jason said. "I have a pay check for you as well. The Moreysa house sold yesterday."
"Really?" Carly said in excitement. "Who bought it?"
"A younger couple who are expecting. The woman liked the nursery you did with the secondary bedroom with the hidden door connecting the closets."
"That's great. I hope she enjoys it."
"After the door I have a few business things to discuss with you."
"Okay." Carly said as she left to collect some clothing.
As Carly showered, Jason begins planning how to step up renovations on the building beside his shop that he had bought this afternoon. He had snatched it from ELQ before the old man could get a bid in.
Apparently history was going to repeat itself in some ways for Bobbie. Tony had divorced her and was seeing a much younger nurse.
Stefan Cassidine was already making a move on Bobbie. Luke was melting over that and the Nikolas Cassadine situation according to Emily. She thought Nik was a snob and was trying to keep lucky in good spirits.
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The table was silent as Luke sat across from Laura with Lulu and Lucky at dinner.
"Dad?" Lucky asked. He was scared to bring it up but he needed to know…
"Yeah, cowboy?" Luke said tensely.
Both Lucky's parents were afraid of what Lucky might ask next.
"Do you have any other family then Aunt Ruby and Bobbie?" He asked timidly knowing how angry his father was lately.
"No, why?" His father asked sharply.
"It's just Emily's brother…the…someone named Carly works with Jason and she looks just like us. Irish eyes and everything…" He trailed off.
"Luke." Laura said quietly, having known Bobbie's past and how much Bobbie had been distraught when Luke had to tell her that the girl had died.
"I am not discussing this," Luke said forcibly. "Bobbie has enough problems."
"That isn't up to you." Laura said sharply.
"That girl isn't a Spencer, there are reasons Laura. We did what was right unlike some people at this table. She should have stayed away where she belonged." Luke yelled. He got up and headed for the door. He looked at Lucky. "Stay away from her, Lucky I mean it." And with that he left.