Blissfully Stranded - Chapter 6
I Disclaim!
Phillip was in shock, he knew Victor could see the panic in his eyes. *How in the hell does he know* Phillip thought. Victor just continued to glare at him AND Belle. He looked back to her surprised that she had not woken up, she squirmed a bit but she was obviously tired as she continued in her relaxed sleeping state.
"What are you talking about?" Phillip quietly asked.
"Your mother!" he yelled, "She's up at the Mansion lounging around because of some message you left for her! I know what you're up to Phillip, and I'll tell you right now. It will not work. I expect you to be there by the time I get back." he ordered as he turned around and headed back towards the Mansion.
Phillip sighed and leaned back, "He's only thinking the usual thing, he doesn't know what I know" he mumbled.
"Mmmmm.... you're talking to yourself again." Belle suddenly replied.
Phillip looked over to her, she still had her eyes closed, "How long have you been awake?"
"ahh.. well I'm not sure If I'm awake now?" she replied groggily half smiling.
"So you didn't hear?" Phillip asked sitting up.
"Nnoo.. hear what?"
"My father was just here Belle, and I've been summoned up to the Mansion. He knows I'm up to something, he just doesn't know what."
Belle sat up beside him, "Oh... was he angry?"
"Well, he sure wasn't happy. He probably thinks this is another plot to get him and my mom back together again, he was ranting about how my mom is 'lounging' around the Mansion." he replied.
Belle sighed, "Well, at least he doesn't know what you're really planning I guess."
"Yeah," he agreed. "But, now that we've had our little stroll .. AND Nap," he smiled, "I can't wait any longer. It's time to face the music. So I think we better head back."
"You're right. Just let me call a cab, then we can both get going. But remember I'll be waiting for you to call me when you want me to pick you up."
"You know I will." he smiled.
Phillip waited until Belle had left, before he approached the main door, *It's now or never* he thought as he reached for the doorknob. As soon as he walked through the door Kate came rushing out with a concerned look on her face, "Phillip? What's going on, I'm a little worried. Why is it that you've insisted we all meet here?" she replied as she eveloped him in her arms.
Phillip almost through off her hug, "You'll see Mother." he replied coldly as he brushed past her, Victor was waiting in the next room as he walked in. As expected he was pouring himself a Brandy, he didn't have any reaction at the sight of him. *You think this is about my wanting my parents united, just you wait* Phillip thought.
Kate flew in right behind him, still clueless as to what the meaning of this was. "Honey, if this is about you wanting me and your father together- "
"It's not." Phillip interupted her.
Victor turned around surprised at his son's revelation, "Well if it's not that, what the hell is it! I'll tell you right now if this is about that Lane girl-"
"It's not that either. I 'summoned' you here as you so eloquently put it, to discuss my future, and discuss the truth about you and mom." Phillip stated matter of factly.
"The truth?! What the hell are you talking about, you make less sense than your mother." Victor barked.
"I am making perfect sense, certainly more than Mom." Phillip replied walking over to the sofa, "You see, you and mom revealed quite a lot when we were all in Las Vegas. A little more than you should have."
Victor froze at the vague revelation immediately casting a chilly stare in Kate's direction, Kate however was still clueless. Somehow she always stayed so confident, foolishly she was not worried.
"Honey, what do you mean? Are you angry because you think we are responsible for your brother's wedding mishap? Because if that is the case.." Kate began, "I can assure you. Noone is to blame but that blonde tramp that has been trying to fool not only Austin but Lucas too."
Phillip sighed heavily, she is beyond clueless. And obviously she has no idea what I know, she's going to be blown away. She probably never had any intention of coming clean about her 'second life', Phillip thought fuming. "That is not what I'm talking about Mom! Would you just shut up for once and let me talk." Phillip finally spat out, unable to take her ridiculous lies anymore.
"What? Don't you talk to me that way Phillip. What's wrong with you?" Kate automatically replied.
"Kate, just shut up. I want to hear what he has to say. If it's not about the wedding and it's not about him and Chloe, than I'd really like to know what in the world he thinks he needs to discuss with the both of us." Victor ordered.
Kate fell silent with her mouth open, a little stunned at how she had been silenced. She crossed her arms and raised her eyebrows as if to say 'I'm listening'.
Phillip sighed and sunk into the sofa, he was so unsure of how to even start. Should he just blurt out the truth? Just admit he knows they are murderers? Phillip shook his head... this was going to be extremely difficult.
He leaned forward, it was now or never."Well, as you know. I left the chapel shortly after Austin and Sami came back announcing that the wedding was being called off. Belle had run off, she was upset, so I went to find her. When i left, only Mom was there.... But when I returned, you were there too Dad, are you getting the picture now?" he replied slowly standing up, looking his father square in his eyes.
Victor took a sip of his Brandy, he was completely unphased, which didn't surprise Phillip. Victor was the type of person who wouldn't flinch no matter how devastating the news was, that was just him.
"Do you understand?" Phillip repeated.
Victor just stood with his back to him and leaned his head back, one of the rare times Phillip had ever seen him unsure of what to say. Or was he just plotting something else to pull the wool over his son's eyes?
"I don't think I do Phillip." Victor finally replied after he took another sip of his regular drink.
Phillip just looked back at him sure that he was lying, he could feel that his bitterness was clearly written by his eyes.
"I think you do," he suddenly declared. "But I will explain what I mean to the point, just so you know I am not fooled in any way by any spins you may try to put on what I'm about to say."
Victor was becoming less and less impressed with how this was going, "I do not appreciate your tone Phillip. You still have NO respect, don't you speak to me that way!" he shouted in true Victor fashion.
Phillip ignored him and walked towards the glass doors leading out to the pool, "When I came back to the chapel, I didn't come alone. So what I reveal can be confirmed."
As he began his explanation, Phillip thought back.He and Belle had returned to the chapel for the biggest shock of their young life. Belle, he smiled. She shouldn't have had to hear it, but in a small way he was glad she did, because then he knew there was no way he could be wrong, no way.
As they approached the entrance to the Chapel, all they could hear was a few voices, but very stern voices. They were the voices of Sami, Victor and Kate. Somehow the wedding had been called off by something Lucas had done as far as he could tell. He and Belle were just going to immediately leave as they saw what was going on, that was until he heard his own name. His name was suddenly thrown into the argument by none other than Sami Brady. She was threatening to show me something, Phillip remembered. Some photos she was preaching about saying it would destroy his mom, Phillip couldn't imagine what the photos could be. Kate had become enraged at what Sami was saying, and suddenly blamed her for his father's stroke, which was another question mark to him. How could pictures of his mom cause his father's stroke? It really didn't matter now anyways, his father had been in perfect health since Vivian had brought him home. Just as Phillip was about to interupt and confront Sami, Victor suddenly threatened Sami. He had threatened her life. As Phillip revealed this information he looked right into his father's eyes. Victor's stance had not changed, he wouldn't admit to anything not yet. Kate meanwhile was a little more transparent, she was obviously worried, Victor had been caught. And she knew she was next.
Phillip slowly glanced back towards the glass doors peering outside and continued with his story. "You threatened to kill Sami, Sami Brady. The mother of your grandchild." he replied bitterly. Sami seemed unphased though, like this wasn't the first time, that alone was a big shock. And not but a minute later Sami confirmed it, she related how both Kate and Victor had reminisced about attempting to kill Sami while in Italy. They revealed the whole plot, the cliff, the will doll, the drugs. It was disgusting and the plot was ridiculous. Although he had never been Sami's biggest fan, he felt overwhelming Sympathy for his on and off Sister-in- law. But the biggest shocks were yet to come, the truth about Franco Kelly, Roberto, and the murder that involved him directly.
"WHAT?" Kate furiously interupted. "Phillip you have to know that I am no part of whatever your father may have done in the past, but I have NEVER killed anyone, nor did I have anything to do with Franco Kelly's muder, and If I had.. don't you think I would have been prosecuted?"
"Not necessarily Mom, we all know you AND dad have your ways of twisting the truth. And would you stop denying it, I heard everything. Everything everything! Do you get it? And by the way I wasn't the only one who overheard." Phillip sneered.
Kate was taken aback, "Excuse me? And just who else 'overheard' this so called confession?" she sarcastically asked.
"It's of no concern to you Mom! Don't bother wasting your time I will never tell you. Just know that someone else heard and it can be confirmed if you try to weasel your way out of this."
"Weasel my way o- Listen here Phillip! You do not talk to me that way, I won't stand for it. And no way did I ever.."
"Shut up the both of you!" Victor suddenly bellowed, "Kate I think it's quite obvious that Phillip has heard the entire truth, and there is no changing his mind. My question is: What do you intend to do now Phillip?"
"Well it's quite simple. I'm cutting you two out of my life completely." Phillip bravely but quickly explained.
"Oh no! I don't think so Phillip. Just because of what you think you heard does NOT give you the right to cut us both out of your life. First of all you are NOT eighteen yet so you'll do what we tell you and secondly you could never live without us." Kate scoffed.
Phillip couldn't help but smirk, a small smirk but a smirk. "Well, I guess I'll just have to prove it to you then." he smiled, "Infact I've already made the arrangements. I've had this day planned out since I decided to return to Salem." he replied. Phillip slowly walked over to the table where his father had been standing by pouring himself a Brandy. He slowly pulled out a fistful of things, mostly credit cards. He dropped them beside his father's hand, "Here is all the creditcards money, anything that you believe is valuable. I won't be needing it anymore." Phillip replied as he looked straight into his father's eyes.
Phillip locked eyes with his son, "Do you have any idea about what you're about to do? If you walk out the door, if YOU walk out on me it's over forever. You are my son, Phillip. My son! You are my flesh and blood, I changed my life for you. I may have done some dishonourable things but it's nothing compared to what I would've done before I had you. If you walk out, there's no turning back, but if you stay. Son, if you stay, I will never commit something like that again." Victor slowly replied. Phillip was taken aback, this was the first time he had ever seen his father showing signs of breaking down, even throughout his stoke he could still see how powerful his father was. But now, he was on the verge of losing it. Phillip was speechless, never had his father offered to make such a huge sacrifice for him let alone anyone. Phillip slowly looked at his mother, Kate had not known what to say and know her face was red and puffy, covered in her tears. Tears she had wept over the possibility of losing her youngest son. Victor suddenly grabbed his arm, jerking his attention back. "Phillip, please. Don't cut me and your mother out of you're life, as I said there will be NO turning back."
Phillip jerked his arm away, *I almost fell for it* he thought. But he could hear his father's underlying tone, he may be breaking down a tiny bit enough to where he'd beg. But he'd never change, he'd never stop lying. Here he was trying to convince him to stay by promising to drop the lies and yet he was telling one right now as he looked right into my eyes.
"No chance in hell. Here you are lying to my face!!! You're telling lie upon lie, if you truly meant this you would have confessed to what I just told you I overheard! But you just spout more lies!" Phillip yelled finally blowing up.
Victor raised his eyebrow, he was obviously not impressed. He had just begged to Phillip to stay and this is what he got in return? He looked to Kate, she was still in a state of oblivion, not sure of what to do, what to say. Victor was just about to lay into Phillip again when Kate interupted him.
"Honey..." she replied walking up to him, putting her hands on his shoulders. "I can see there is no going back now. I honestly don't know what to say except I'm sorry, I hope you know that through all these lies, there is one overpowering truth: I love you. You are my son, and I'm sorry that what I've done may tear us apart, so I guess what I'm asking is, will you allow me and your father to be part of your life again? At some point?"
Phillip grabbed her hands that lay on his shoulders and looked down, he felt himself wanting to break down, he just wanted to embrace his mother. He wanted this to be true, but he could never be sure. He looked up and into her eyes, "Mom, I love you too. But I don't know. It is impossible for me to trust you right now as much as I may want to. You don't deserve trust, you earn it, as someone wise once told me. If you two feel the need to check up on my, I'll tell you your best bet will probably be Brady, but then again if you ask him you'll have to divilge the truth." Phillip sternly replied shooting a short glare towards his father. For some reason, Phillip wasn't sure why, but he felt far more resentment for his father, he suspected he had turned his mother to do such things. He wondered if she'd have ever done such things without the influence of 'Victor Kiriakis'.
"Thank-you Phillip. I know what you're offering is not much, but it does offer a glimmer of Hope." Kate smiled. She looked back up at him grabbing his one hand with the both of hers, she looked down at this hands squeezing them gently as she desperately tried to come to grips with losing him, "Is this goodbye now?"
"Of course it is! You think I'd spend another night in this Mansion? Think again! So yes, this is goodbye mother."
"Not yet it isnt." Victor interupted, "Kate I wish to speak with you privately, Phillip do not leave. I just need a moment alone." he ordered.
Phillip nodded, as he watched them depart the den.
What could he be up to now? Phillip wondered, it didnt' matter. He had gotten through this, he didn't break down, he told the truth. He has done everything he planned to, exept walk out the door. He knwe that was going to be the worst part, hard to imagine Victor Kiriakis ever letting his son walk out of his life, but it WOULD happen. But then again, look at Bo. The thought of Bo, gave him hope. For some reason Bo always seemed to be Victor's weak spot, he'd do anything for him. Phillip returned to the glass doors gazing at the pool, as he stared out at the gloomy night he contemplated how he'd leave.
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Belle was pacing nervously in her room, gripping the phone with both hands. "Phone me Phillip, Phone me Phillip!" she chanted in a almost whisper. She was wearing a whole in the rug she knew it, but it had been an hour. She was worried, what if something had gone wrong? Phillip wouldn't break his promise would he? He wouldn't leave and forget about her? No. Phillip always kept his promises to her, it was just taking awhile. "Geez what did you think Belle, he'd be in and out in ten minutes? He's leaving FOREVER!" Belle mumbled to herself. She stopped and glanced at the clock, it was now 10:23, when suddenly the phone rang.
Belle about jumped out of her skin, she gasped trying to catch her breath and she bent down to pick the phone back up.
"Phillip?!"
"Yeah, Belle it's me."
Belle sighed, "Good, you know I was getting worried! Where are you?"
"I'm still at the Mansion."
"Oh. Well I thought you would be ready by now?"
"I thought so too Belle, but this is harder than I thought. I was almost thinking of giving them a second change. My dad really did a number." Phillip replied bitterly.
"Okay... so what is happening now then?"
"Oh, my mom and dad are speaking alone, who knows about what. I don't care. But I thought this would be a good oppurtunity for me to phone for my ride!" he suggested.
"Oh good! Yes, when do you want me to come?" Belle exclaimed.
"Fifteen minutes? How's that sound?"
"Great! Couldn't be fast enough for me." Belle smiled.
"Okay." Phillip answered turning to look at the ajoining room his parents were in, he heard them. "Belle? I think they're coming back now, so I'll see you in a bit! Thanks! And I um. I love for you doing this Belle!" He replied before he quickly hung up.
"I.." Belle started but didn't have the chance to finish as she heard the dial tone. She clicked the phone off and sighed. *The feeling is mutual Phillip, you're my best friend and I couldn't love you more* she thought. She then proceeded over to her closet and swifly grabbed her beige coat as she skipped down the spiral stairs to the door. She looked around before she opened the door, strangely noone was home. Belle brushed it off, and walked out towards the elevator.
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After Phillip hung up his cell, he turned around to see his parents with a questioning look on their face.
"Who was that?" Victor inquired.
"It's none of your concern." Phillip answered. "So what? Do you have anything else to say to me?"
"Well, your mother and I differ, but I believe you are not going anywhere." Victor declared.
"What?" Phillip asked, "You're dreaming. I already told you I"m moving out, end of story."
"Not end of story! I am your parent, you're legal gaurdian! See, you are not eighteen yet, you do what I say!" Victor roared.
"I'll be eighteen in a matter of months." Phillip replied matter of fact.
"I'm aware of when you're birthday is, but until then you'll stay here."
"Victor.. I really don't think-" Kate started.
"Kate SHUT UP for the last time!" Victor practically screamed.
"Stop yelling at her! And, I'll do no such thing. If you try to make me stay here, I'll expose you. I'm not afraid. Infact, maybe I could confess the awful truth to my half brother Bo! I'm sure he'd love it! And he definately wouldn't protect you, I'll tell you that." Phillip threatened.
"You wouldn't.." Victor dared.
Phillip just glared at him, "I'm not joking. If you push me I'll do it."
Victor suddenly noticed how timid his mother had been acting, she wasn't saying anything, she just kept looking back at Victor. Why? What had he said to her. Phillip was really starting to believe that his suspicions about his father corrupting his mother were right on. But he couldn't he just couldn't worry about that now. Maybe later, just not yet. He wasn't sure anyways.
"You won't get away with this." Victor breathed, as he sucked back the rest of his drink.
Phillip just stared blankly at him, there was no way he would let him intimidate him, not now.
Then suddenly Kate turned to look out the window as they saw a pair of headlights coming up the drive. Pefect timing.
"Well! Looks like this family meeting will have to come to an end! My ride is here. Good riddens." Phillip spat as he marched for the door.
Just as Phillip began opening the door his father was there, he forcefully shut the door closed before Phillip could exit, "This isn't over, not by a long shot. And don't think I don't know who your so called witness is Phillip, I know it's your new little girlfriend. None other than John Black's daughter! I will not stand for this, and if you bring this to court you'll regret it and so will she." He viciously replied threatening his own son.
Phillip turned to meet his father's eyes with clenched teeth, what he wouldn't give to knock him down about 50 pegs right now. "Thank-you." he calmly replied.
"What?" Victor replied surprised.
"I Said Thank-you! Thank-you for showing me that I am doing the right thing, it's more clear now that you are the devil. I only hope Mom can escape you. And your threats won't get you anywhere." Philip replied as he threw the door back open knocking Victor back a few steps. "As I said, good riddens to you." Phillip repeated as he exited glancing over his shoulder at his mother who had remained in the background.
Phillip stepped out onto the porch closing the door behind him, now to start his new life. He closed his eyes and a single supressed tear made it's way down his cheek.
I Disclaim!
Phillip was in shock, he knew Victor could see the panic in his eyes. *How in the hell does he know* Phillip thought. Victor just continued to glare at him AND Belle. He looked back to her surprised that she had not woken up, she squirmed a bit but she was obviously tired as she continued in her relaxed sleeping state.
"What are you talking about?" Phillip quietly asked.
"Your mother!" he yelled, "She's up at the Mansion lounging around because of some message you left for her! I know what you're up to Phillip, and I'll tell you right now. It will not work. I expect you to be there by the time I get back." he ordered as he turned around and headed back towards the Mansion.
Phillip sighed and leaned back, "He's only thinking the usual thing, he doesn't know what I know" he mumbled.
"Mmmmm.... you're talking to yourself again." Belle suddenly replied.
Phillip looked over to her, she still had her eyes closed, "How long have you been awake?"
"ahh.. well I'm not sure If I'm awake now?" she replied groggily half smiling.
"So you didn't hear?" Phillip asked sitting up.
"Nnoo.. hear what?"
"My father was just here Belle, and I've been summoned up to the Mansion. He knows I'm up to something, he just doesn't know what."
Belle sat up beside him, "Oh... was he angry?"
"Well, he sure wasn't happy. He probably thinks this is another plot to get him and my mom back together again, he was ranting about how my mom is 'lounging' around the Mansion." he replied.
Belle sighed, "Well, at least he doesn't know what you're really planning I guess."
"Yeah," he agreed. "But, now that we've had our little stroll .. AND Nap," he smiled, "I can't wait any longer. It's time to face the music. So I think we better head back."
"You're right. Just let me call a cab, then we can both get going. But remember I'll be waiting for you to call me when you want me to pick you up."
"You know I will." he smiled.
Phillip waited until Belle had left, before he approached the main door, *It's now or never* he thought as he reached for the doorknob. As soon as he walked through the door Kate came rushing out with a concerned look on her face, "Phillip? What's going on, I'm a little worried. Why is it that you've insisted we all meet here?" she replied as she eveloped him in her arms.
Phillip almost through off her hug, "You'll see Mother." he replied coldly as he brushed past her, Victor was waiting in the next room as he walked in. As expected he was pouring himself a Brandy, he didn't have any reaction at the sight of him. *You think this is about my wanting my parents united, just you wait* Phillip thought.
Kate flew in right behind him, still clueless as to what the meaning of this was. "Honey, if this is about you wanting me and your father together- "
"It's not." Phillip interupted her.
Victor turned around surprised at his son's revelation, "Well if it's not that, what the hell is it! I'll tell you right now if this is about that Lane girl-"
"It's not that either. I 'summoned' you here as you so eloquently put it, to discuss my future, and discuss the truth about you and mom." Phillip stated matter of factly.
"The truth?! What the hell are you talking about, you make less sense than your mother." Victor barked.
"I am making perfect sense, certainly more than Mom." Phillip replied walking over to the sofa, "You see, you and mom revealed quite a lot when we were all in Las Vegas. A little more than you should have."
Victor froze at the vague revelation immediately casting a chilly stare in Kate's direction, Kate however was still clueless. Somehow she always stayed so confident, foolishly she was not worried.
"Honey, what do you mean? Are you angry because you think we are responsible for your brother's wedding mishap? Because if that is the case.." Kate began, "I can assure you. Noone is to blame but that blonde tramp that has been trying to fool not only Austin but Lucas too."
Phillip sighed heavily, she is beyond clueless. And obviously she has no idea what I know, she's going to be blown away. She probably never had any intention of coming clean about her 'second life', Phillip thought fuming. "That is not what I'm talking about Mom! Would you just shut up for once and let me talk." Phillip finally spat out, unable to take her ridiculous lies anymore.
"What? Don't you talk to me that way Phillip. What's wrong with you?" Kate automatically replied.
"Kate, just shut up. I want to hear what he has to say. If it's not about the wedding and it's not about him and Chloe, than I'd really like to know what in the world he thinks he needs to discuss with the both of us." Victor ordered.
Kate fell silent with her mouth open, a little stunned at how she had been silenced. She crossed her arms and raised her eyebrows as if to say 'I'm listening'.
Phillip sighed and sunk into the sofa, he was so unsure of how to even start. Should he just blurt out the truth? Just admit he knows they are murderers? Phillip shook his head... this was going to be extremely difficult.
He leaned forward, it was now or never."Well, as you know. I left the chapel shortly after Austin and Sami came back announcing that the wedding was being called off. Belle had run off, she was upset, so I went to find her. When i left, only Mom was there.... But when I returned, you were there too Dad, are you getting the picture now?" he replied slowly standing up, looking his father square in his eyes.
Victor took a sip of his Brandy, he was completely unphased, which didn't surprise Phillip. Victor was the type of person who wouldn't flinch no matter how devastating the news was, that was just him.
"Do you understand?" Phillip repeated.
Victor just stood with his back to him and leaned his head back, one of the rare times Phillip had ever seen him unsure of what to say. Or was he just plotting something else to pull the wool over his son's eyes?
"I don't think I do Phillip." Victor finally replied after he took another sip of his regular drink.
Phillip just looked back at him sure that he was lying, he could feel that his bitterness was clearly written by his eyes.
"I think you do," he suddenly declared. "But I will explain what I mean to the point, just so you know I am not fooled in any way by any spins you may try to put on what I'm about to say."
Victor was becoming less and less impressed with how this was going, "I do not appreciate your tone Phillip. You still have NO respect, don't you speak to me that way!" he shouted in true Victor fashion.
Phillip ignored him and walked towards the glass doors leading out to the pool, "When I came back to the chapel, I didn't come alone. So what I reveal can be confirmed."
As he began his explanation, Phillip thought back.He and Belle had returned to the chapel for the biggest shock of their young life. Belle, he smiled. She shouldn't have had to hear it, but in a small way he was glad she did, because then he knew there was no way he could be wrong, no way.
As they approached the entrance to the Chapel, all they could hear was a few voices, but very stern voices. They were the voices of Sami, Victor and Kate. Somehow the wedding had been called off by something Lucas had done as far as he could tell. He and Belle were just going to immediately leave as they saw what was going on, that was until he heard his own name. His name was suddenly thrown into the argument by none other than Sami Brady. She was threatening to show me something, Phillip remembered. Some photos she was preaching about saying it would destroy his mom, Phillip couldn't imagine what the photos could be. Kate had become enraged at what Sami was saying, and suddenly blamed her for his father's stroke, which was another question mark to him. How could pictures of his mom cause his father's stroke? It really didn't matter now anyways, his father had been in perfect health since Vivian had brought him home. Just as Phillip was about to interupt and confront Sami, Victor suddenly threatened Sami. He had threatened her life. As Phillip revealed this information he looked right into his father's eyes. Victor's stance had not changed, he wouldn't admit to anything not yet. Kate meanwhile was a little more transparent, she was obviously worried, Victor had been caught. And she knew she was next.
Phillip slowly glanced back towards the glass doors peering outside and continued with his story. "You threatened to kill Sami, Sami Brady. The mother of your grandchild." he replied bitterly. Sami seemed unphased though, like this wasn't the first time, that alone was a big shock. And not but a minute later Sami confirmed it, she related how both Kate and Victor had reminisced about attempting to kill Sami while in Italy. They revealed the whole plot, the cliff, the will doll, the drugs. It was disgusting and the plot was ridiculous. Although he had never been Sami's biggest fan, he felt overwhelming Sympathy for his on and off Sister-in- law. But the biggest shocks were yet to come, the truth about Franco Kelly, Roberto, and the murder that involved him directly.
"WHAT?" Kate furiously interupted. "Phillip you have to know that I am no part of whatever your father may have done in the past, but I have NEVER killed anyone, nor did I have anything to do with Franco Kelly's muder, and If I had.. don't you think I would have been prosecuted?"
"Not necessarily Mom, we all know you AND dad have your ways of twisting the truth. And would you stop denying it, I heard everything. Everything everything! Do you get it? And by the way I wasn't the only one who overheard." Phillip sneered.
Kate was taken aback, "Excuse me? And just who else 'overheard' this so called confession?" she sarcastically asked.
"It's of no concern to you Mom! Don't bother wasting your time I will never tell you. Just know that someone else heard and it can be confirmed if you try to weasel your way out of this."
"Weasel my way o- Listen here Phillip! You do not talk to me that way, I won't stand for it. And no way did I ever.."
"Shut up the both of you!" Victor suddenly bellowed, "Kate I think it's quite obvious that Phillip has heard the entire truth, and there is no changing his mind. My question is: What do you intend to do now Phillip?"
"Well it's quite simple. I'm cutting you two out of my life completely." Phillip bravely but quickly explained.
"Oh no! I don't think so Phillip. Just because of what you think you heard does NOT give you the right to cut us both out of your life. First of all you are NOT eighteen yet so you'll do what we tell you and secondly you could never live without us." Kate scoffed.
Phillip couldn't help but smirk, a small smirk but a smirk. "Well, I guess I'll just have to prove it to you then." he smiled, "Infact I've already made the arrangements. I've had this day planned out since I decided to return to Salem." he replied. Phillip slowly walked over to the table where his father had been standing by pouring himself a Brandy. He slowly pulled out a fistful of things, mostly credit cards. He dropped them beside his father's hand, "Here is all the creditcards money, anything that you believe is valuable. I won't be needing it anymore." Phillip replied as he looked straight into his father's eyes.
Phillip locked eyes with his son, "Do you have any idea about what you're about to do? If you walk out the door, if YOU walk out on me it's over forever. You are my son, Phillip. My son! You are my flesh and blood, I changed my life for you. I may have done some dishonourable things but it's nothing compared to what I would've done before I had you. If you walk out, there's no turning back, but if you stay. Son, if you stay, I will never commit something like that again." Victor slowly replied. Phillip was taken aback, this was the first time he had ever seen his father showing signs of breaking down, even throughout his stoke he could still see how powerful his father was. But now, he was on the verge of losing it. Phillip was speechless, never had his father offered to make such a huge sacrifice for him let alone anyone. Phillip slowly looked at his mother, Kate had not known what to say and know her face was red and puffy, covered in her tears. Tears she had wept over the possibility of losing her youngest son. Victor suddenly grabbed his arm, jerking his attention back. "Phillip, please. Don't cut me and your mother out of you're life, as I said there will be NO turning back."
Phillip jerked his arm away, *I almost fell for it* he thought. But he could hear his father's underlying tone, he may be breaking down a tiny bit enough to where he'd beg. But he'd never change, he'd never stop lying. Here he was trying to convince him to stay by promising to drop the lies and yet he was telling one right now as he looked right into my eyes.
"No chance in hell. Here you are lying to my face!!! You're telling lie upon lie, if you truly meant this you would have confessed to what I just told you I overheard! But you just spout more lies!" Phillip yelled finally blowing up.
Victor raised his eyebrow, he was obviously not impressed. He had just begged to Phillip to stay and this is what he got in return? He looked to Kate, she was still in a state of oblivion, not sure of what to do, what to say. Victor was just about to lay into Phillip again when Kate interupted him.
"Honey..." she replied walking up to him, putting her hands on his shoulders. "I can see there is no going back now. I honestly don't know what to say except I'm sorry, I hope you know that through all these lies, there is one overpowering truth: I love you. You are my son, and I'm sorry that what I've done may tear us apart, so I guess what I'm asking is, will you allow me and your father to be part of your life again? At some point?"
Phillip grabbed her hands that lay on his shoulders and looked down, he felt himself wanting to break down, he just wanted to embrace his mother. He wanted this to be true, but he could never be sure. He looked up and into her eyes, "Mom, I love you too. But I don't know. It is impossible for me to trust you right now as much as I may want to. You don't deserve trust, you earn it, as someone wise once told me. If you two feel the need to check up on my, I'll tell you your best bet will probably be Brady, but then again if you ask him you'll have to divilge the truth." Phillip sternly replied shooting a short glare towards his father. For some reason, Phillip wasn't sure why, but he felt far more resentment for his father, he suspected he had turned his mother to do such things. He wondered if she'd have ever done such things without the influence of 'Victor Kiriakis'.
"Thank-you Phillip. I know what you're offering is not much, but it does offer a glimmer of Hope." Kate smiled. She looked back up at him grabbing his one hand with the both of hers, she looked down at this hands squeezing them gently as she desperately tried to come to grips with losing him, "Is this goodbye now?"
"Of course it is! You think I'd spend another night in this Mansion? Think again! So yes, this is goodbye mother."
"Not yet it isnt." Victor interupted, "Kate I wish to speak with you privately, Phillip do not leave. I just need a moment alone." he ordered.
Phillip nodded, as he watched them depart the den.
What could he be up to now? Phillip wondered, it didnt' matter. He had gotten through this, he didn't break down, he told the truth. He has done everything he planned to, exept walk out the door. He knwe that was going to be the worst part, hard to imagine Victor Kiriakis ever letting his son walk out of his life, but it WOULD happen. But then again, look at Bo. The thought of Bo, gave him hope. For some reason Bo always seemed to be Victor's weak spot, he'd do anything for him. Phillip returned to the glass doors gazing at the pool, as he stared out at the gloomy night he contemplated how he'd leave.
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Belle was pacing nervously in her room, gripping the phone with both hands. "Phone me Phillip, Phone me Phillip!" she chanted in a almost whisper. She was wearing a whole in the rug she knew it, but it had been an hour. She was worried, what if something had gone wrong? Phillip wouldn't break his promise would he? He wouldn't leave and forget about her? No. Phillip always kept his promises to her, it was just taking awhile. "Geez what did you think Belle, he'd be in and out in ten minutes? He's leaving FOREVER!" Belle mumbled to herself. She stopped and glanced at the clock, it was now 10:23, when suddenly the phone rang.
Belle about jumped out of her skin, she gasped trying to catch her breath and she bent down to pick the phone back up.
"Phillip?!"
"Yeah, Belle it's me."
Belle sighed, "Good, you know I was getting worried! Where are you?"
"I'm still at the Mansion."
"Oh. Well I thought you would be ready by now?"
"I thought so too Belle, but this is harder than I thought. I was almost thinking of giving them a second change. My dad really did a number." Phillip replied bitterly.
"Okay... so what is happening now then?"
"Oh, my mom and dad are speaking alone, who knows about what. I don't care. But I thought this would be a good oppurtunity for me to phone for my ride!" he suggested.
"Oh good! Yes, when do you want me to come?" Belle exclaimed.
"Fifteen minutes? How's that sound?"
"Great! Couldn't be fast enough for me." Belle smiled.
"Okay." Phillip answered turning to look at the ajoining room his parents were in, he heard them. "Belle? I think they're coming back now, so I'll see you in a bit! Thanks! And I um. I love for you doing this Belle!" He replied before he quickly hung up.
"I.." Belle started but didn't have the chance to finish as she heard the dial tone. She clicked the phone off and sighed. *The feeling is mutual Phillip, you're my best friend and I couldn't love you more* she thought. She then proceeded over to her closet and swifly grabbed her beige coat as she skipped down the spiral stairs to the door. She looked around before she opened the door, strangely noone was home. Belle brushed it off, and walked out towards the elevator.
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After Phillip hung up his cell, he turned around to see his parents with a questioning look on their face.
"Who was that?" Victor inquired.
"It's none of your concern." Phillip answered. "So what? Do you have anything else to say to me?"
"Well, your mother and I differ, but I believe you are not going anywhere." Victor declared.
"What?" Phillip asked, "You're dreaming. I already told you I"m moving out, end of story."
"Not end of story! I am your parent, you're legal gaurdian! See, you are not eighteen yet, you do what I say!" Victor roared.
"I'll be eighteen in a matter of months." Phillip replied matter of fact.
"I'm aware of when you're birthday is, but until then you'll stay here."
"Victor.. I really don't think-" Kate started.
"Kate SHUT UP for the last time!" Victor practically screamed.
"Stop yelling at her! And, I'll do no such thing. If you try to make me stay here, I'll expose you. I'm not afraid. Infact, maybe I could confess the awful truth to my half brother Bo! I'm sure he'd love it! And he definately wouldn't protect you, I'll tell you that." Phillip threatened.
"You wouldn't.." Victor dared.
Phillip just glared at him, "I'm not joking. If you push me I'll do it."
Victor suddenly noticed how timid his mother had been acting, she wasn't saying anything, she just kept looking back at Victor. Why? What had he said to her. Phillip was really starting to believe that his suspicions about his father corrupting his mother were right on. But he couldn't he just couldn't worry about that now. Maybe later, just not yet. He wasn't sure anyways.
"You won't get away with this." Victor breathed, as he sucked back the rest of his drink.
Phillip just stared blankly at him, there was no way he would let him intimidate him, not now.
Then suddenly Kate turned to look out the window as they saw a pair of headlights coming up the drive. Pefect timing.
"Well! Looks like this family meeting will have to come to an end! My ride is here. Good riddens." Phillip spat as he marched for the door.
Just as Phillip began opening the door his father was there, he forcefully shut the door closed before Phillip could exit, "This isn't over, not by a long shot. And don't think I don't know who your so called witness is Phillip, I know it's your new little girlfriend. None other than John Black's daughter! I will not stand for this, and if you bring this to court you'll regret it and so will she." He viciously replied threatening his own son.
Phillip turned to meet his father's eyes with clenched teeth, what he wouldn't give to knock him down about 50 pegs right now. "Thank-you." he calmly replied.
"What?" Victor replied surprised.
"I Said Thank-you! Thank-you for showing me that I am doing the right thing, it's more clear now that you are the devil. I only hope Mom can escape you. And your threats won't get you anywhere." Philip replied as he threw the door back open knocking Victor back a few steps. "As I said, good riddens to you." Phillip repeated as he exited glancing over his shoulder at his mother who had remained in the background.
Phillip stepped out onto the porch closing the door behind him, now to start his new life. He closed his eyes and a single supressed tear made it's way down his cheek.