Chapter 53

Alexis poured a cup of coffee for herself and Julian and sat at the kitchen table. Julian had been working a lot of overtime that week and Alexis had been spending a lot of time at Molly's preparing for the wedding next weekend, so they hadn't seen much of each other. And it didn't help that they'd slept in past 10:30 that morning.

"Lucas just took Leo and Wiley to the park," Julian said. "Leo's upset that he doesn't get to go with Danny and Scout, so Lucas wants to make a fun day for him."

"That's good. Julian… I made a strange discovery after Sam got out of the hos—"

"Grandma! Grandma!" Scout darted into the kitchen and jumped on Alexis' lap. "It's today! It's today!"

Alexis smiled at Scout's purple skirt. "It sure is, Grandma Monica and Jake will be here soon. Are you sure you don't want to wear something more comfy on the plane?"

Scout grinned. "I want to look beautiful for Timon and Pumbaa!"

Julian took a sip of his coffee. "Yes, you want to look your best for those guys."

"You always look beautiful, Cookie." Alexis kissed her cheek. "And you can still dress nice, but the show isn't until tomorrow. You're going to sleep in a hotel first. And you're going to be on a plane for a whole hour, so you'll want something comfortable."

"Oh, come on, Lex," Julian cut in. "They're going on the Quartermaine private jet, I'm sure they'll be comfortable no matter what they wear."

Alexis nodded. "Yeah, I suppose you're right."

"Good morning." Sam walked in with Danny who had his backpack hanging from one shoulder. Alexis sighed, she hated when he wore it on one shoulder keeping his back unbalanced.

"Are you excited for the show, Danny?" Julian asked.

Danny shrugged. "Kind of… Maybe… Yeah."

"Well, Monica said the hotel you're staying at has an indoor pool," Julian said, reached in a bag beside him. "We got you a blow-up beach ball and some pool rings."

"You haven't been swimming since before Christmas, Danny," Alexis said. "I think you'll have a lot of fun."

"Will Jake swim with us?" Scout asked.

"Maybe," Sam said. "You can ask him. I packed your bathing suits so you're all set. And Mommy's friend Curtis is going with you. He's going to help tour you around the city."

Danny's eyes moved to her and his face was tense. "You mean he'll be guarding us."

Sam opened her mouth to respond but there was a knock from the front door.

Alexis lifted Scout from her lap. "That's probably Monica. You kids should eat something before you go, I'll go get it."

She made her way to the front door and Monica was standing on the porch.

"Hi," Monica said. "Jake wanted to wait in the car with Curtis."

"Please, Come in." Alexis stepped aside, then followed Monica into the living room. "How's Jason?"

"Well, I am shocked," Monica said. "He was released yesterday. It was only Angina… which is still serious, and I told him he has to take it easy, but it could have been a lot worse. Carly was hovering the entire time and drove me crazy. But when I finally had a moment alone with him, he said he was afraid he blew his second chance with his sons. That was just before I told him it was only Angina."

"Wow, sounds like it got him thinking."

"But what shocked me even more, he was there when I arrived at Elizabeth's this morning."

Alexis' eyes grew wide. "To see Jake?"

She nodded. "He was drawing with him in the living room. Elizabeth said he'd been there for over an hour. Which I know isn't much, but it's a start."

"As long as he keeps up with it."

"My thoughts exactly. I just hope Carly's claws don't dig even deeper into him. Jake was quiet when I arrived, but he seemed happy. But like he was unsure. I almost hated interrupting, but Jake has been looking forward to this trip."

"Grandma Monica!" Scout ran into the living room and crashed into her arms.

"Good morning, sweetheart. Are you ready to go?" Monica asked.

"Uh huh!"

"Hi Danny." Monica walked over to him and Sam and hugged him. "I've been so looking forward to spending this time with your brother and sister."

Danny smiled a little.

Sam wrapped her arms around Danny and Scout. "Stay with your grandma and Curtis, and don't speak to strangers. Have lots of fun. I love you both."

After their hugs and goodbyes, Monica left with the kids. Alexis took a deep breath. She had to tell them about Helena's plan. But Sam spoke first.

"Dad, we have to head out. Curtis found a lead on Drew. He called me earlier, but as he's headed to New York with the kids, we have to follow it." She grabbed her jacket and tossed Julian his.

"Will you be gone long?" Alexis asked. "It's the weekend."

"I know," Sam said. "But the kids aren't home and it's important. I'm not sure how long we'll be. Love you!"

GHGHGH

Alexis took a seat on one side of the glass. She rubbed her sweaty hands on her thighs. Perhaps this was a crazy idea… she chuckled a little and a guard looked at her funny. Another crazy idea that Julian and Sam keep talking about.

Dr. Cabot sat down on the other side of the glass and scrunched his face. Both of them lifted a red phone and he spoke first in what sounded like a Swedish accent. "Do I know you?"

Alexis shook her head. "We haven't met."

His eyes grew wide. "And are you going to enlighten me with your name?"

Alexis cleared her throat. "Alexis Davis."

"And what brings you here?"

Alexis removed the piece of paper from her pocket and held it against the glass. "I want you to tell me what this means."

He swallowed hard. "And why would I do that?"

She folded it up and slipped it away again. "What does your twin experiment have to do with Helena's plan to bring Port Charles into submission?"

He laughed and muttered, "Twin experiment."

Alexis furrowed her eyebrows. "That twin experiment you did. Half the town knows about it."

He grinned. "Indeed."

"So, patients one through six… Kevin and Ryan, Anna and Alex, Drew and Jason… But why does it list four people, including my ex-husband, as failed?"

"And why should I tell you? What's in it for me?"

Alexis leaned forward. "What do you want?"

"I have heard your name once or twice… I know you are a lawyer."

Alexis groaned.

"If I tell you what you want to hear," Dr. Cabot said. "Then I want my freedom in return."

"You want me to defend you…"

He nodded.

"So you can do what? Meddle with other people's brains?"

"I will give you a little preview… some of the twins were a decoy. A distraction… And also practice for the real patients 1 through 6."

Her mouth dropped slightly. "And who are the real patients?"

He leaned back in his chair and smiled again. "I will tell you more if you defend me."

She gritted her teeth. "No."

His nostrils flared. "You will regret that Ms. Davis."

"I'll just find out another way." Alexis hung up the phone and walked away.