Chapter 4
An Old Face
3 months later....
June 2nd, 2003
Mt. Hebron Church
Faith's Dressing Room
Faith took a deep breath as she looked into the mirror in her dressing room. Today she was marrying the man she loved so much, and was she nervous. A knock came at the door. It was Emily and Liz.
"Hi Faith, can we come in? asked Emily.
"Yeah. I was just finishing up the final touches," Faith replied as she smoothed her dress. "Liz, can you pin on my flowers?"
Liz nodded and took the crown of Flowers from Faith. Liz gently placed them on Faith's head and pinned it tight.
"There," she said. "Are you ready now?"
"Yeah," said Faith. "I'm ready." Liz motioned outside the door for Ned to come in. Faith grabbed her bouquet as Ned came in.
"Wow, Faith, you look beautiful!" said Ned. Faith blushed.
"Thanks Ned," said Faith.
"You ready?" he asked.
"Yeah, let's get this over with," said Faith as she took Ned's arm. And the ceremony started. First was the processional as Lulu and Brooke-Lynn, who both agreed to be flower girls. Then came Emily and Elizabeth, as the Matrons of Honor. Lucky and Nikolas, the best men, grinned at their blushing wives. One reason was Elizabeth was eight and a half months pregnant, and Emily was still trying to shed those extra pounds from having her daughter. They both looked fat in their dresses. Faith took a deep breath as the wedding march started to play.
"Ready, Hon?" asked Ned.
"Yup," said Faith. "I'm ready." The walk down the aisle doesn't take very long, because Faith is soon next to Sly, holding his hand. She looks at him and smiles. He smiles at her, knowing that they'll be happy together for the rest of their lives.
* * *
A couple weeks later...
"Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Tenth Annual Nurse's Ball!" said Lucy Coe. Everyone cheered or applauded.
"Our first act tonight is a very special one. Give up for those Q boys, Edward, Alan, Ned, and A.J. as they sing the famous Temptations song, "Get Ready, 'cause Here They come." Everyone clapped as the curtain rose and the music started. Ned, Edward, Alan and A.J. were dressed in suits, sunglasses, and 40's hats. Some people started to laugh a little.
Ned: Never met a girl could make me feel the way that you do
Others: You're all right
Ned: Whenever I'm asked what makes a my dreams real tell 'em you do
Others: You're out of' sight
All: Well twiddley dee, twiddley dum
Look out baby 'cause here I come
They do a butt dance that makes everyone laugh. Some cheer.
Ned: I'm bringing you a love that's true
Others at same time: Ah....
All: Get ready, get ready
Ned: Start makin' love to you
Others at same time: Ah...
All: Get ready, get ready
Get ready, 'cause here I come
Get ready, 'cause here I come
Alan: You wanna' play hide and seek with love, let me remind you
Others: You're all right
Alan: Lovin' you're gonna' miss, and the time it takes to find you
Others: You're out of' sight
All: Well fee fi, fo fum
Look out baby, 'cause here I come
A.J: I'm bringing you a love that's true
Others: Get ready, get ready
A.J: Start makin' love to you
Others: Get ready, get ready
All: Get ready, 'cause here I come
Get ready, 'cause here I come
At the musical interlude, the guys do their own little dance number which gets everyone laughing, even Monica.
Edward: Baby all my freedoms should you want me to I think I'll understand
Others: You're all right
Edward: Hope I get to you before they do, 'cause that's how I planned it
Others: You're out of' sight
All: Well twiddley dee, twiddley dum
Look out baby 'cause here I come
Ned: I'm bringing you a love that's true
Others: Get ready, get ready
Ned: Start makin' love to you
Others: Get ready, get ready
All: Get ready, 'cause here I come
Get ready, 'cause here I come, Yeah!
As the song ends everyone is in hysterics and is clapping. The guys bow and exit the stage. Lucy comes on.
"Wasn't that something? Let's hear it one more time for the Fab Four!" she said. Everyone claps or cheers. Lucy giggles. "We'll get back to more fabulous entertainment right after this quick break. Oh, don't forget to bid on those Silent Auction items. There's polka pilate lessons out there again to be had!" Everyone laughs. "So get out there and bid and we'll be right back with you!" Everyone claps and the band starts to play. Faith stands up from her table to stretch.
"Ahhh," said Faith. "After watching a performance like that makes me sore from laughing so much."
"Yeah, well, Quartermaine Guys will do that to you," said Emily as she put her arm around her. "Come on, we have to get ready for our performance."
"Okay," said Faith. They walked backed stage to get dressed.
"You didn't tell me she was performing with Em," whispered Sly into Alexis' ear. Ned and Alexis were at the table next to eight good friends.
"She wanted it to be a surprise. I think you'll love it, because it's the first time an actual Cassidine raised as a Cassidine is actually singing at the Nurse's Ball."
Song credits: *"Get ready" by the Temptations, Copyright circa. 1964*
* * *
Everyone applauds as Lucy comes on stage.
"Thank you, thank you so very much. This next performance is a special one because we have our first Cassidine up on stage here in the Versailles Room. And no, it's not Nikolas, Luke." Everyone laughs as Luke and the guys pool all of their bets. Lucy giggles. "Let's here it for Emily Bowen-Quartermaine Cassidine and Faith Davis-Eckert as they cheer for their men!" Everyone applauded as the curtain rose and the music started. Faith started to sing.
Faith: My baby, he don't talk sweet
He ain't got much to say
But he loves me, loves me, loves me
I know that he loves me anyway
Emily: And maybe he don't dress fine
But I don't really mind
'Cuz every time he pulls me near
I just wanna cheer
(CHORUS:)
Both: Let's hear it for the boy!
Oh, let's give the boy a hand
Let's hear it for my baby
You know you gotta understand
Whoa, Maybe he's no Romeo
But he's my loving one-man show
Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, Whoa!
Let's hear it for the boy!
Faith: My baby may not be rich
He's watching every dime
But every night he holds me
And we always have a real good time
Emily: And maybe he sings off-key
But That's all right by me
But what he does, he does so well
Makes me wanna yell
Both: Let's hear it for the boy!
Oh, let's give the boy a hand
Let's hear it for my baby
You know you gotta understand
Whoa, Maybe he's no Romeo
But he's my loving one-man show
Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, Whoa!
Let's hear it for the boy!
Faith: Let's hear it for my man!
Emily: Let's hear for my baby!
Faith: Let's hear it for the boy!
Emily: Let's hear it for my man!
Both: Whoa, Maybe he's no Romeo
But he's my loving one-man show
Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, Whoa!
Let's hear it for the boy!
The girls end and everyone applauds. Sly and Nik whistle as Faith and Em bow and blow kisses to their men. Liz and Lucky laugh. The curtain goes down and Lucy giggles and applauds as she comes back on stage.
"How about those young ladies! Aren't they something?" asked Lucy. Everyone cheers or applauds. A few whistle. Emily and Faith soon come from backstage as they make their way to their table. Lucy is given a piece of paper. She looks it over and looks shocked.
"Wow. Ummm, I just received this note saying that a generous donation has been made to the General Hospital Aids Related Charities, for One Million Dollars, by Mr. Stefan Cassidine?!" A few people murmur as Stefan makes his entrance into the room.
"Stefan?" asked Alexis as she looked towards him and gets up.
"Daddy!" shouts Faith. She runs to him and Stefan embraces her. Liz and Nikolas go to him and they all hug.
"Is it really you Father?" asked Nikolas.
"It's me Nikolas. With Helena gone, we're free of her evil doings," said Stefan.
"Wait a minute Dad," said Faith. "How did you know she was dead?"
"I know who killed her."
"Who?" asked the three of them as they looked at him. Everyone else in the room stared in disbelief
"Me," he replied.
Everyone stared at him.
"YOU?" asked Liz, Nik, and Faith.
"Yes," said Stefan. "Me."
"You killed Helena?" asked Faith.
"Someone had to do it," Stefan replied.
"And he did," murmured Luke from the Spencer's table. Luke rose.
"Well, well, if it isn't Count Vlad," said Luke as he rose and walked over to him.
"Save it dad," said Lucky as Lucky and the rest of the table got up.
"Yeah Luke," said Liz, "cool it."
"Like I need to. Vlad here tried to frame me for his 'Death'."
"It was probably Helena, Luke," said Faith.
"She's right Luke," said Stefan. "It was Helena."
Song Credits: * "Let's Hear It for the Boy," by Deniece Williams, 1984*
* * *
"Well, now that everyone is accounted for, we can resume the festivities. Please welcome, singing and playing the hit Christian song, "I Could Sing of Your Love Forever," please welcome Sly Eckert, Faith Davis-Eckert, Nikolas Cassidine, Emily Bowen-Quartermaine Cassidine, Allison Barrington, Jamal Woods, Elizabeth Webber-Spencer and Lucky Spencer also known as Y.A. Inc. !" said Lucy. Everyone applauded as the curtain rose and Faith started strumming her Acoustic guitar. Everyone else soon joined in on their instruments. Lucky was playing Bass guitar, Emily and Allison on keyboards, Jamal on drums, Liz on tambourine, Sly on Electric guitar and Nikolas on String bass. Lucky started to sing.
Lucky: Over the mountains and the sea
Your river runs with love for me
And I will open up my heart
And let the healer set me free
I'm happy to be in the truth
And I will daily lift my hands
For I will always sing
Of when your love came down
I could sing of your love forever....
Lucky held the note as Faith, Allison, Emily, and Liz sang "Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na. Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na." Faith drew a deep breath and started to sing by herself.
Faith: Over the mountains and the sea
Your river runs with love for me
And I will open up my heart
And let the healer set me free
I'm happy to be in the truth
And I will daily lift my hands
For I will always sing
Of when your love came down
Everyone joined in the chorus.
All: I could sing of your love forever
I could sing of your love forever
I could sing of your love forever
I could sing of your love forever...
Sly and Faith: Oh, I feel like dancing
It's foolishness you know
But when the world has seen the light
They will dance with joy
Like we're dancing now...
All: I will sing of your love forever
I will sing of your love forever
I will sing of your love forever
I will sing of your love forever
Everyone but Faith faded away, leaving Faith to end the song with a solo.
Faith: Over the mountains and the sea
Your river runs with love for me
And I will open up my heart
And let the healer set me free
I'm happy to be in the truth
And I will daily lift my hands
For I will always sing
Of when your love came down
I will sing of your love forever
I will sing of your love forever
I will sing of your love forever
I will sing of your love forever
Sing and sing and sing, to see you through
oh, oh....
When she stopped, everyone went wild. Everyone took a bow and the eight best friends exited the stage. Faith and Sly kissed. Lucky, Liz, Nik, Em, Allison, and Jamal all hugged.
"We did it guys!" said Allison. They all cheered. What a wonderful world this was going to be.
Song credits: I Could Sing of Your Love Forever by Sonicflood, copyright 1998
* * *
"Ladies and Gentlemen, please give it up for Ned Ashton!" said Lucy. Everyone cheered. The curtain rose as the music started. Ned started to sing.
Ned: I wonder how you're feeling there's ringing in my ears.
And no one to relate to 'cept the sea.Who can I believe in ?
I'm kneeling on the floor.There has to be a force. Who do I phone ?
The stars are out and shining. But all I really want to know
Chorus
Oh won't you show me the way
I want you show me the way
Well, I can see no reason.. you living on your nerves
When someone drop a cup and I submerge
I'm swimming in a circle ... I feel I'm going down
There has to be a fool to play my part
Someone thought of healing.. But all I really want to know
I wonder if I'm dreaming I feel so unashamed
I can't believe this is happening to me.I watch you when you're sleeping
And then I want to take your love
Oh won't you show me the way
I want you day after day
Everyone went wild as the song ended. Lucy giggled as she came back on stage.
"Let's hear it one more time for Ned Ashton!" she said.
Everyone cheered or whistled. Alexis smiled and blew him a kiss. It was a wonderful evening.
An Old Face
3 months later....
June 2nd, 2003
Mt. Hebron Church
Faith's Dressing Room
Faith took a deep breath as she looked into the mirror in her dressing room. Today she was marrying the man she loved so much, and was she nervous. A knock came at the door. It was Emily and Liz.
"Hi Faith, can we come in? asked Emily.
"Yeah. I was just finishing up the final touches," Faith replied as she smoothed her dress. "Liz, can you pin on my flowers?"
Liz nodded and took the crown of Flowers from Faith. Liz gently placed them on Faith's head and pinned it tight.
"There," she said. "Are you ready now?"
"Yeah," said Faith. "I'm ready." Liz motioned outside the door for Ned to come in. Faith grabbed her bouquet as Ned came in.
"Wow, Faith, you look beautiful!" said Ned. Faith blushed.
"Thanks Ned," said Faith.
"You ready?" he asked.
"Yeah, let's get this over with," said Faith as she took Ned's arm. And the ceremony started. First was the processional as Lulu and Brooke-Lynn, who both agreed to be flower girls. Then came Emily and Elizabeth, as the Matrons of Honor. Lucky and Nikolas, the best men, grinned at their blushing wives. One reason was Elizabeth was eight and a half months pregnant, and Emily was still trying to shed those extra pounds from having her daughter. They both looked fat in their dresses. Faith took a deep breath as the wedding march started to play.
"Ready, Hon?" asked Ned.
"Yup," said Faith. "I'm ready." The walk down the aisle doesn't take very long, because Faith is soon next to Sly, holding his hand. She looks at him and smiles. He smiles at her, knowing that they'll be happy together for the rest of their lives.
* * *
A couple weeks later...
"Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Tenth Annual Nurse's Ball!" said Lucy Coe. Everyone cheered or applauded.
"Our first act tonight is a very special one. Give up for those Q boys, Edward, Alan, Ned, and A.J. as they sing the famous Temptations song, "Get Ready, 'cause Here They come." Everyone clapped as the curtain rose and the music started. Ned, Edward, Alan and A.J. were dressed in suits, sunglasses, and 40's hats. Some people started to laugh a little.
Ned: Never met a girl could make me feel the way that you do
Others: You're all right
Ned: Whenever I'm asked what makes a my dreams real tell 'em you do
Others: You're out of' sight
All: Well twiddley dee, twiddley dum
Look out baby 'cause here I come
They do a butt dance that makes everyone laugh. Some cheer.
Ned: I'm bringing you a love that's true
Others at same time: Ah....
All: Get ready, get ready
Ned: Start makin' love to you
Others at same time: Ah...
All: Get ready, get ready
Get ready, 'cause here I come
Get ready, 'cause here I come
Alan: You wanna' play hide and seek with love, let me remind you
Others: You're all right
Alan: Lovin' you're gonna' miss, and the time it takes to find you
Others: You're out of' sight
All: Well fee fi, fo fum
Look out baby, 'cause here I come
A.J: I'm bringing you a love that's true
Others: Get ready, get ready
A.J: Start makin' love to you
Others: Get ready, get ready
All: Get ready, 'cause here I come
Get ready, 'cause here I come
At the musical interlude, the guys do their own little dance number which gets everyone laughing, even Monica.
Edward: Baby all my freedoms should you want me to I think I'll understand
Others: You're all right
Edward: Hope I get to you before they do, 'cause that's how I planned it
Others: You're out of' sight
All: Well twiddley dee, twiddley dum
Look out baby 'cause here I come
Ned: I'm bringing you a love that's true
Others: Get ready, get ready
Ned: Start makin' love to you
Others: Get ready, get ready
All: Get ready, 'cause here I come
Get ready, 'cause here I come, Yeah!
As the song ends everyone is in hysterics and is clapping. The guys bow and exit the stage. Lucy comes on.
"Wasn't that something? Let's hear it one more time for the Fab Four!" she said. Everyone claps or cheers. Lucy giggles. "We'll get back to more fabulous entertainment right after this quick break. Oh, don't forget to bid on those Silent Auction items. There's polka pilate lessons out there again to be had!" Everyone laughs. "So get out there and bid and we'll be right back with you!" Everyone claps and the band starts to play. Faith stands up from her table to stretch.
"Ahhh," said Faith. "After watching a performance like that makes me sore from laughing so much."
"Yeah, well, Quartermaine Guys will do that to you," said Emily as she put her arm around her. "Come on, we have to get ready for our performance."
"Okay," said Faith. They walked backed stage to get dressed.
"You didn't tell me she was performing with Em," whispered Sly into Alexis' ear. Ned and Alexis were at the table next to eight good friends.
"She wanted it to be a surprise. I think you'll love it, because it's the first time an actual Cassidine raised as a Cassidine is actually singing at the Nurse's Ball."
Song credits: *"Get ready" by the Temptations, Copyright circa. 1964*
* * *
Everyone applauds as Lucy comes on stage.
"Thank you, thank you so very much. This next performance is a special one because we have our first Cassidine up on stage here in the Versailles Room. And no, it's not Nikolas, Luke." Everyone laughs as Luke and the guys pool all of their bets. Lucy giggles. "Let's here it for Emily Bowen-Quartermaine Cassidine and Faith Davis-Eckert as they cheer for their men!" Everyone applauded as the curtain rose and the music started. Faith started to sing.
Faith: My baby, he don't talk sweet
He ain't got much to say
But he loves me, loves me, loves me
I know that he loves me anyway
Emily: And maybe he don't dress fine
But I don't really mind
'Cuz every time he pulls me near
I just wanna cheer
(CHORUS:)
Both: Let's hear it for the boy!
Oh, let's give the boy a hand
Let's hear it for my baby
You know you gotta understand
Whoa, Maybe he's no Romeo
But he's my loving one-man show
Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, Whoa!
Let's hear it for the boy!
Faith: My baby may not be rich
He's watching every dime
But every night he holds me
And we always have a real good time
Emily: And maybe he sings off-key
But That's all right by me
But what he does, he does so well
Makes me wanna yell
Both: Let's hear it for the boy!
Oh, let's give the boy a hand
Let's hear it for my baby
You know you gotta understand
Whoa, Maybe he's no Romeo
But he's my loving one-man show
Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, Whoa!
Let's hear it for the boy!
Faith: Let's hear it for my man!
Emily: Let's hear for my baby!
Faith: Let's hear it for the boy!
Emily: Let's hear it for my man!
Both: Whoa, Maybe he's no Romeo
But he's my loving one-man show
Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, Whoa!
Let's hear it for the boy!
The girls end and everyone applauds. Sly and Nik whistle as Faith and Em bow and blow kisses to their men. Liz and Lucky laugh. The curtain goes down and Lucy giggles and applauds as she comes back on stage.
"How about those young ladies! Aren't they something?" asked Lucy. Everyone cheers or applauds. A few whistle. Emily and Faith soon come from backstage as they make their way to their table. Lucy is given a piece of paper. She looks it over and looks shocked.
"Wow. Ummm, I just received this note saying that a generous donation has been made to the General Hospital Aids Related Charities, for One Million Dollars, by Mr. Stefan Cassidine?!" A few people murmur as Stefan makes his entrance into the room.
"Stefan?" asked Alexis as she looked towards him and gets up.
"Daddy!" shouts Faith. She runs to him and Stefan embraces her. Liz and Nikolas go to him and they all hug.
"Is it really you Father?" asked Nikolas.
"It's me Nikolas. With Helena gone, we're free of her evil doings," said Stefan.
"Wait a minute Dad," said Faith. "How did you know she was dead?"
"I know who killed her."
"Who?" asked the three of them as they looked at him. Everyone else in the room stared in disbelief
"Me," he replied.
Everyone stared at him.
"YOU?" asked Liz, Nik, and Faith.
"Yes," said Stefan. "Me."
"You killed Helena?" asked Faith.
"Someone had to do it," Stefan replied.
"And he did," murmured Luke from the Spencer's table. Luke rose.
"Well, well, if it isn't Count Vlad," said Luke as he rose and walked over to him.
"Save it dad," said Lucky as Lucky and the rest of the table got up.
"Yeah Luke," said Liz, "cool it."
"Like I need to. Vlad here tried to frame me for his 'Death'."
"It was probably Helena, Luke," said Faith.
"She's right Luke," said Stefan. "It was Helena."
Song Credits: * "Let's Hear It for the Boy," by Deniece Williams, 1984*
* * *
"Well, now that everyone is accounted for, we can resume the festivities. Please welcome, singing and playing the hit Christian song, "I Could Sing of Your Love Forever," please welcome Sly Eckert, Faith Davis-Eckert, Nikolas Cassidine, Emily Bowen-Quartermaine Cassidine, Allison Barrington, Jamal Woods, Elizabeth Webber-Spencer and Lucky Spencer also known as Y.A. Inc. !" said Lucy. Everyone applauded as the curtain rose and Faith started strumming her Acoustic guitar. Everyone else soon joined in on their instruments. Lucky was playing Bass guitar, Emily and Allison on keyboards, Jamal on drums, Liz on tambourine, Sly on Electric guitar and Nikolas on String bass. Lucky started to sing.
Lucky: Over the mountains and the sea
Your river runs with love for me
And I will open up my heart
And let the healer set me free
I'm happy to be in the truth
And I will daily lift my hands
For I will always sing
Of when your love came down
I could sing of your love forever....
Lucky held the note as Faith, Allison, Emily, and Liz sang "Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na. Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na." Faith drew a deep breath and started to sing by herself.
Faith: Over the mountains and the sea
Your river runs with love for me
And I will open up my heart
And let the healer set me free
I'm happy to be in the truth
And I will daily lift my hands
For I will always sing
Of when your love came down
Everyone joined in the chorus.
All: I could sing of your love forever
I could sing of your love forever
I could sing of your love forever
I could sing of your love forever...
Sly and Faith: Oh, I feel like dancing
It's foolishness you know
But when the world has seen the light
They will dance with joy
Like we're dancing now...
All: I will sing of your love forever
I will sing of your love forever
I will sing of your love forever
I will sing of your love forever
Everyone but Faith faded away, leaving Faith to end the song with a solo.
Faith: Over the mountains and the sea
Your river runs with love for me
And I will open up my heart
And let the healer set me free
I'm happy to be in the truth
And I will daily lift my hands
For I will always sing
Of when your love came down
I will sing of your love forever
I will sing of your love forever
I will sing of your love forever
I will sing of your love forever
Sing and sing and sing, to see you through
oh, oh....
When she stopped, everyone went wild. Everyone took a bow and the eight best friends exited the stage. Faith and Sly kissed. Lucky, Liz, Nik, Em, Allison, and Jamal all hugged.
"We did it guys!" said Allison. They all cheered. What a wonderful world this was going to be.
Song credits: I Could Sing of Your Love Forever by Sonicflood, copyright 1998
* * *
"Ladies and Gentlemen, please give it up for Ned Ashton!" said Lucy. Everyone cheered. The curtain rose as the music started. Ned started to sing.
Ned: I wonder how you're feeling there's ringing in my ears.
And no one to relate to 'cept the sea.Who can I believe in ?
I'm kneeling on the floor.There has to be a force. Who do I phone ?
The stars are out and shining. But all I really want to know
Chorus
Oh won't you show me the way
I want you show me the way
Well, I can see no reason.. you living on your nerves
When someone drop a cup and I submerge
I'm swimming in a circle ... I feel I'm going down
There has to be a fool to play my part
Someone thought of healing.. But all I really want to know
I wonder if I'm dreaming I feel so unashamed
I can't believe this is happening to me.I watch you when you're sleeping
And then I want to take your love
Oh won't you show me the way
I want you day after day
Everyone went wild as the song ended. Lucy giggled as she came back on stage.
"Let's hear it one more time for Ned Ashton!" she said.
Everyone cheered or whistled. Alexis smiled and blew him a kiss. It was a wonderful evening.