Heart Stop: 2019

The LPD found Nora and Evan in Baltimore, Maryland on Tuesday night.

"Destiny, do you want to press charges?" John asked.

"... No... But I want a restraining order." Destiny said.

Later, Bo heard about the restraining order request so he went to talk to Destiny.

"I know you're upset and have every right to be but don't you think a restraining order is a bit extreme?" Bo asked.

"No! She kidnapped my son and violated the custody agreement. That's extreme. She's lucky I'm not pressing charges. I'm not going to risk this happening again so I suggest she gets some help." Destiny said.

Evan was asleep on the jet ride back to Pine Valley.

"My heart stopped because for a moment I thought I might not see him again." Destiny said.

"That's how I felt when Ross ran off with Dani." Téa said.

"At least their weren't any guns involved... Nora needs help. She has to deal with Matthew's situation. The entire custody agreement is off. I'm sure the judge would agree. I hate to take Evan away from anyone he loves but I can't risk this happening again."

Destiny had to explain to Evan why he couldn't see his grandmother and she tried to sugar coat it but considering he's a genius, he figured out that she kidnapped him. He loved Nora but he understood that kidnapping was bad so he didn't put up an argument but he was a little sad and would miss her. Destiny gave Bo permission to come visit with supervision. She had her guard all the way up. She was having a very hard time trusting the two people she loved so much. Bo didn't really do anything wrong, he was just guilty by association.

Destiny was comfortable on the couch going over the new case, at least she was trying but the words were a little blurrier than usual. Téa was going to let her handle the case on her own while she was second chair. David called on the video phone.

"Hey Dave." Destiny said.

"Hey! You know Bella is spending the second week of Summer vacation here at LaBoulaie with Starr, Hope and the gang." David said.

"I've heard."

"You should let Evan come too."

Destiny laughed. "You want me to let Evan come to Llanview for an entire week without my supervision? I don't think so."

"Why not? He loves spending time with his uncle David and you know he has a crush on Hope."

"He does? Wow. Cute. But no."

"You let him stay with your family without you."

"I don't have to worry about my family violating the restraining order. Besides, he needs to spend some time with his guy friends."

"He can spend time with his cousins Liam and Ryder."

"Where? At Llanfair? Nope."

"Liam and Ryder can come over."

"Since when do they let you babysit them?"

"They're my cousins too and Vicki's my best friend!"

"They still won't let you babysit."

"Fine, then Starr can babysit them. You know Evan would love it."

Destiny sighed. "Let me speak to Dorian."

"You trust Dorian and not me?"

"That's not true but they're your family. Dorian doesn't care if she pisses them off or not."

David gave the video phone to Dorian.

"Hello Destiny darling." Dorian said.

"Hi! I know Evan would love to spend a week with you all but I don't want to worry about a repeat of what happened a few months ago so would you make sure everyone follows the rules? I don't need Shaun on duty, do I?"

"Don't worry sweetheart, I assure you Evan will be in good hands with the his uncle David, aunt Dorian and the rest of the Cramer women."

"Thank you." They ended the call then Evan walked in the room. "Guess what, you're going to stay at LaBoulaie for a week when Bella goes."

"Cool!" Evan sat next to Destiny. "I know what I want to be when I grow up."

"Really? What?" Destiny inquired excitedly.

"I want to be neurosurgeon so that I can figure out how to wake up daddy."

"Aww! Sweetheart!" Destiny hugged Evan. "You're amazing, you know that?"

-v-

Evan and Bella went to start their week at LaBoulaie. It was a lot of fun for them but Bella was annoyed because Evan was giving Hope most of his attention.

"Here's a flower." Evan said.

"That's sweet. Thanks Evan." Hope replied as she took the flower.

Bella watched with her arms folded and a frown on her face then pretended to fall.

"Ow! Evan!" Bella exclaimed. Evan and Hope ran over to her.

"Are you alright?" Hope asked.

"Evan, I hurt my knee." Bella said in a baby voice, ignoring Hope.

"It's ok." Evan said, rubbed Bella's knee with care, hugged her then helped her up.

Meanwhile, David and Dorian were watching the entire thing. They laughed.

"Women. Lord women in this particular case." David said.

"Poor little guy has no idea." Dorian said.

"Bella likes him and Hope is too old for him."

"He's like his uncle, he likes older women."

"He's like his father too. Matthew had a big crush on Starr when he was Evan's age."

-v-

Destiny walked into the house on the phone with Shaun.

"I just came back from the eye doctor. Can you believe I need glasses?"

"Can you believe Vivian and I are having a baby?"

"Ahhh! So excited! Congrats bro!"

"We've been married for a while now. It's about that time."

They soon ended their call. Darren came over a little while later. He visits every other month and Destiny and Evan visit him every other month. They're still just friends and haven't slept together since Destiny moved.

"Why are you so quiet?" Destiny asked.

"... Just thinking." Darren replied.

"Penny for your thoughts."

"Noooo."

"Come on. We tell each other everything!"

"... I'm in love with you. I want to be with you." Darren hesitated.

"...How long have you felt this way?" Destiny was curious.

"About a year or so."

"Oh!" Destiny kissed him. "Did you know I feel the same?"

"You do?"

"Yes. I was confused at first and I was nervous. I was worried about it not working out and Evan being devastated but since we've had some time apart I've been able to figure out my feelings. I love you."

"In that case, would you like to go out on a date with me tonight?"

"I'd love to! Our first real date in how long?"

"Nine years."

"Maybe second time is a charm."

-v-

A few days later, Destiny and Darren went to Llanview. Evan still had a couple more days at LaBoulaie but they went to see him then they were going to spend time with their families.

When they got there they had a chance to see Evan's crush on Hope in action. David, Dorian, Starr and Blair told them stories about all the things the kids did during the week and about Evan's little crush.

"I don't say this TOO often but in this case I have to say it, he is just like his father. Crushing on a girl he can't have but doesn't see that his best friend right in front of him likes him. I hope he grows out of that." Destiny shook her head.

"So Destiny, Darren are you two dating again?" Starr asked.

"Yeah! We are!" Destiny replied happily. Then Destiny and Darren spent a little while with Evan. Liam and Ryder were over too so they didn't want to take too much of Evan's time. He was having tons of fun but was happy to see Destiny and Darren.

-v-

A couple months later Destiny received a call from David.

"I got some bad news." David said.

"What is it?" Destiny asked concerned.

"Clint died."

"What? Why? How?"

"His heart gave out or gave up. It just stopped. The funeral is Thursday."

"Are you going?"

"No but I figured you'd want to go for Evan."

"Yeah, we'll be there."

"You know step-Nora will be there."

"I know but I can put everything aside for a day."

-v-

Destiny and Evan sat in the back of the church for the funeral. Vicki, Bo and a few others spoke. It was really sad but he lived a full life. It was just too bad that Matthew didn't get to see Clint before he died. He loved him so much. Clint spent the last years of his life on house arrest for Matthew's crime. That's how much he loved Matthew. He took the fall for Matthew's crime and none of his own.

Destiny really just wanted to ease out of the funeral when it was over but she thought it'd be unfair to not let Evan see Nora when he knew she was there. She knew Nora and Bo had spotted them.

"Go say hi to your grandparents." Destiny said.

"Really?" Evan asked.

"Go ahead."

Evan went over to them and hugged them. Then Destiny slowly walked over and gave her condolences to them and Clint's other close family.

"We have to go." Destiny said then they left and went to the car. "Are you alright?"

"Yes. I'll miss uncle Clint..."

"He'll always be with you in your heart. You'll always have those memories." They went over to her parents' house "...You understand why I can't let you see your grandmother, right?"

"Yes. You're afraid she'll try to take me from you again..."

"This is a very difficult situation. I'm not even sure if I'm handling it right. Matthew... Please wake up." Destiny thought.