Chapter 20

"What did you say?" Luke asked suspiciously.

"I said that you're my father." Jack said.

"I don't believe you."

"Luke, I don't care if you believe me or not.  I just want to help you find Mom… I mean Laura."

Luke studied the boy intently.  There were faint traces of scars where Helena's surgeon had altered his face, but Luke could tell that there had been very little change made.  This boy had looked a lot like Lucky before Helena's plastic surgeons had touched him.  But there was something about his eyes, that made Luke believe his story.  He had seen eyes like those once before.  Jack's eyes looked exactly like Jennifer's.

"Ok, so you're my son."

"You believe me?" Jas asked.

Luke nodded.  "But don't be expecting any father and son bonding.  If you want my love and my trust, you have to earn them."

"Ok.  I want to help you get Laura and your son back from Helena."

"Why should I believe that you want to help Laura and Lucky.  You're part of the reason why they're gone."

"Helena is out of control.  She said she wanted me to help her take Laura prisoner, so she could use her as bait to lure you to her island.  But now she's out for blood.  She wants you, Laura, Lucky and Gia dead.  I don't want any part of that," Jack told him.

"Do you know where Helena's island is?"

"No.  I've only spoken to her by phone."

"Do you have the phone number?  I may be able to use it."

Jack pulled a slip of paper from his pocket and handed it to Luke.  Luke took it and started to walk away.

"Luke?  Wait!  Can I come with you?  I want to help you catch Helena."

Luke stared at him a moment before he spoke.  "What should I believe you?  How do I know this isn't just another trick?"

"It's no trick Luke.  I want Helena Cassadine behind bars.  I've never trusted her."

"Then why would you start helping her in the first place?" Luke asked.

"Because she's holding your daughter prisoner."

Luke looked at him.  A worried look crossed his face.  "She has Lesley Lu?"

"No, not Lesley Lu.  She has Jessica."

"Who's Jessica?"

"Jessica is my twin sister."

Luke turned and leaned against the car for support.