"Kit. Won't you come in?" Jack opened the door for the man that had come in and wrecked havoc on his world.
"Erica darling. I'm so glad you're ok." Kit walked over placing his harms on Erica's shoulders he quickly kissed both of Erica's cheeks. "I heard about the shooting. I would have come sooner but thought you might need time to recover."
"Thank you Kit…."
Before Erica could continue Kit interrupted her. "As tragic as the shooting was we couldn't have asked for a better ending to the movie." He wrapped his arm around Erica's shoulder, "Imagine the audience watching the story of your life they've seen you go through up's and down's but over came all the obstacles thrown at you. They think the movie is ending with you getting everything you want and then they see Jackson abandoning you."
He turned to Jackson, "Sorry but from what I heard about that night that's what happened plus we can redeem you in the sequel."
Jackson looked at him flabbergasted, "Sequel?"
Kit turned back to Erica, "The way we're going to end this thing audiences will be begging for more Erica Kane. See once Jack walks out on Erica we'll show the audience exactly what happened that night at the Chandler's. Jackson walks out on you no clue what is going to happen when he walks out the door. Erica Kane, not one to let a man walk out on her, starts to go after him. She's stopped by none other than Jackson's own daughter. We'll play up their argument a little more than what the papers made it out to be for dramatic purposes. Maybe we'll have Greenlee grab Erica and then in turn get's slapped I don't know but that will work itself out when we shoot the scene. As the two women argue the audience will hear the shots they never heard coming. Screams will be heard all over the theatre commotion will ensue and just before the screen goes to back the camera stops on Erica and her step daughter, we'll really build up that relationship in the movie to give it the necessary drama, will be lying in the middle of the floor both their eyes closed and blood covering the floor." Kit's excitement built as he imagined directing the final scene of the movie that was sure to win them all Oscar's.
Erica was shocked at what Kit was purposing. This town wasn't ready for that story to be told, she wasn't ready for the story to be told. They probably would never be ready to see the tragedy that took place that night acted out for the whole world to see. She noticed the look in Jackson's eyes. She rarely saw him angry he was usually calm and collected and the look she saw in him now she only saw when someone threatened his family. She could see his fists starting to clench and his jaw setting as he was ready to do battle with Kit.
Before Jackson could say anything Erica stepped in between the two men, "Kit you can't put any of that in the movie!"
"Erica baby! This story is huge. We have to capitalize on this. The world knows Erica Kane now they'll see Erica Kane the survivor. The sequel will show how you overcame the odds and survived the massacre and then you alone put this town back together."
"Kit you don't get it. That night wasn't about me. No one involved will want to see that night replayed for everyone to see. We don't need to relieve that nightmare." Erica tried to get through to Kit.
"No you're looking at this the wrong way Erica. This move will help heal this town. The people will relieve the tragedy and see how they came through this. This will empower the people of this town!"
"So you want me to take Spike, Ian, Gabby, and Miranda to a movie where their mother's are almost shot and killed. Gabby and Miranda will watch in horror as their mommy hold's tight to her bleeding girlfriend. You expect me to take Jackson to a movie where we have to sit and watch as our daughter lays in the middle of the Chandler living room bleeding to death. He'll have to listen to her screams as Jake Martin takes a kitchen knife and cuts into her chest to save her life." Erica held back the tears in her eyes at the thought of having to relieve that night over and over again.
Kit was taken aback by the passion in Erica's voice, "Yours and Jackson's daughter? Last I checked you two never had any children together."
"Jackson and I were married before and our families blended that didn't end with our divorce. I may not like Greenlee very much but she's apart of Jackson so she's a part of me and my family. And I'll be damned if I let you capitalize on the damaged inflicted on to our family and the rest of this town." She could hear the anger in her voice rising she wanted nothing more than to punch this man and get him out of their lives.
"Listen Eric you agreed to make this movie about your life. This is a part of your life that needs to be told." Kit continued to push her.
"I TOLD YOU NO! You will not use my family to sell movies. I agreed to show my life I didn't agree to exploit other people's lives in the name of making money! If you don't drop this we're done!" Erica shoved her finger into his chest.
"Listen honey you signed a contract giving me the rights to your book and your life. So either get on board or you're out we'll find someone else to play your part. Whether you like it or not this movie is being made the way I want it to be made." Kit got a smug look on his face. His movie would be made and he'd get his millions and his Oscar whether they liked it or not.
Jack saw the look on Kit's face and was more than happy to give this man a little taste of how they did things in Pine Valley. He walked over to his brief case and pulled out a stack of papers and brought them over to Kit. "You mean this contract? The one that Erica's lawyer forgot to file because his daughter was bleeding to death on the floor of the Chandler Mansion." Jack looked at Kit with his own smug look.
"You son of a Bitch! You didn't file that contract on purpose. You never wanted Erica to be involved in this movie." He turned to Erica, "Erica baby Jackson has been against this project from the beginning. We can work this out. Your story needs to be told." Kit knew if Erica didn't agree to the movie without the contract being filed he had no hope of getting this story to the big screen.
"When I met you in Los Angeles Kit I thought you were one of the few good people in that town someone who cared about telling the real story who cared about people. Boy was I wrong but now you're in my town and on my turf and you don't mess with Pine Valley. It's time for you to return to Tinsel Town and feed off someone else's tragedy. You stay away from me, my family and this town." Erica walked over to the door and opened it for Kit.
Kit turned to Jackson, "You'll pay for this. I'll have your license to practice law revoked."
Jackson smiled at Kit, "Oh you can try but given the tragedy in this town the B.A.R will understand the intense pressure I was under. My fiancée was almost shot. My niece's girlfriend was hurt. My own daughter up until a day ago has been in the ICU fighting for her life. The B.A.R. will understand why the contract was never filed. But you go ahead and make an ass out of yourself. But go do it elsewhere you are not welcome in our home or in our town so get the hell out of here."
Jack pushed Kit out the door and watched as Erica slammed the door in his face.
Erica turned back to Jackson smiling, "I can't believe the gal of that man. Thank you Jackson I can't tell you how happy I am you never filed that contract. I wish I had never gotten involved with that man. I'm so sorry he was going to try and hurt our family."
Erica pressed her body against Jackson's as he held tight to her, "I have a confession to make Erica I didn't file the contract because I was hoping you were going to change your mind. When I was leaving the party I had made the decision to send that contract in the next day."
Erica looked up at him, "Everything happens for a reason Jack. Someone up there knew better than me and protected me from Kit. Remember faith and hope. We'll make it thought all this."
Jackson kissed the top of her head, "I kind of wish I had a camera to record that whole converstation!"
"Why so we could relieve my going off on Kit over and over again?"
"No so I would have you on tape calling Greenlee our daughter. I never thought I would hear those words from your mouth" he smiled down at her.
"It's like I told Kit just because we're divorced our familes are still one. I've always considered Reggie and Lilly to be my children as much as yours so why not your daughter. Just do me a favor, don't ever tell her she'll hold it against me forever."
"Your secret is safe with me." He bent his head down and kissed the woman that had captured his heart for so long.
Once again their moment was interrupted this time it was the ringing of her cell phone.
"Ignore it" Jackson begged.
She looked down at the caller ID, "I can't it's Kendall."
"Hi Kendall. Ok. Oh that's great news. Of course I'll let him know. We'll see you there!" Erica slapped her phone shut and noticed the look of confusion on Jack's face.
"That was Kendall. Ryan's been trying to call your phone. Greenlee's awake!" Erica smiled seeing the look of relief on his face.
"Thank God! I need to get to the hospital!" he ran to grab his keys and wallet.
"I'll come with you Jack" she called out to him before he could walk out the door. He stopped in his tracks and turned back towards her and held his hand out to her. She held tight to that familiar hand as they walked out the door to be with their family.
Bianca and Marissa had finished up their breakfast and now were lying in Marissa's hospital bed enjoying each other's company.
"I was so worried we would never have this moment again Marissa." Bianca clung tight to the other woman being cautious to not cause her any pain.
"I'm just so grateful that you weren't hurt BInx. When that first shot went off my first thought was of you." Marissa stroked Bianca's face, "I will never understand how lucky I got finding you. I never believed in true love until you came around."
"I've loved other women, you know that, but with you something was different. When you look in my eyes I can see in to your soul and I can see how much you love me. No woman has ever loved me the way you do."
They looked deep into each other's eyes savoring the moment together.
"Bianca…" Marissa whispered.
"Yeah?"
"Can I ask you something?"
"Of course anything."
"What happened that night? Who did this?"
Bianca looked at Marissa. She knew this question was going to come up again but had hoped it would be after she was released.
Bianca opened her mouth trying to find the right words to say when they were mercifully interrupted.
"Bianca! Marissa! She's awake! Greenlee's awake!" Leo busted into the room not knowing how grateful Bianca would be for the distraction.
Bianca climbed out of the bed and pulled Leo into a bear hug, "Leo that's amazing! When did it happen? What are the doctors saying?"
"She woke up last night when I was with her. Her eyes looked just like I remembered them. I tried to leave to get the doctor but she wouldn't let me go. I think she was afraid if I left I wouldn't come back. Angie found us this morning. I was lying in the bed with her. Angie's with her now we haven't heard anything back yet. Ryan called Kendall and Jackson. They're all on their way over." Leo rattled on and on not really sure if he was making any sense.
"Bianca why don't you go with Leo and check on Greenlee and be with your family," Marissa didn't want her to leave but also knew that Bianca needed to be with her family.
Bianca looked at Leo and nodded her head. "We'll be back 'Rissa."
Leo stood outside Marissa's room with Bianca as she looked at the bruise on his face. "I didn't want to ask this before but Leo what happened to your face?"
"Ryan" Leo put it simply.
"Ryan did this?" Bianca was confused.
"He saw me in Greenlee's hospital bed this morning and well was a little ticked off." Leo shrugged it off.
"And I thought Ryan had gotten his anger under control" Bianca shook her head.
"Ryan's got an anger problem?" Leo looked confused.
"Forget I said anything Leo it's been a long time. Nothing to worry about."
Leo wanted to ask more questions but dropped the subject for now. He eyes fell on an object across the hall. He nodded over to it and Bianca turned around to look and smiled back at him.
Marissa sat in her room alone once again. She wanted to be with Bianca and their family but was stuck in this bed for hopefully just one more day.
"Hey beautiful can I take you for a ride?" Bianca stood at the door once again Leo standing next to her with a wheel chair.
"What's this?" Marissa squealed.
"You're a part of my family 'Rissa and I'd like you to be with us when we visit Greenlee. She's part of your family now to."