~@~@ Finally Ch. 13

I disclaim

*** I know, I've been neglecting this fic. I'm so sorry I have the entire thing planned out, but I got wrapped up in finishing up my Shloe Fic. Then like a moron I started a Johnny/Emily GH Fic that was suppose to be a one chapter fic, that has exploded into a multi-chapter story that is still not done. However I am now completely focused on finishing this fic unfortunately it will have be my last Broe story for a while, since I have promised a sequel to my Kay/Brain/Passion's fic, and there's been an All Cast/GH story running through my mind since the morons let Emily go, but I digress. The story will hopefully be finished by next week, since I have found an abundance of energy to encourage my writing, and without further ado chapter 13.

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Kristen walked into her suite and headed straight for the phone before dialing a familiar number." Yes, it's me."

" I have talked to my lawyer and he believes that I have a very good case, the court date is tomorrow."

" That's very good, but how can I help?"

" I want a guaranteed win, with no chance for Chloe to win."

"Should I bribe the judge?"

" No unfortunately Mickey Horton is the judge, and is completely honest." Kristen gives a look of disgust." But he is also pro Horton considering his niece is the involved."

" Then just have him step down for being too involved in the case."

" No Horton is perfect for this case as long as everything is above board he will do exactly what the evidence tell him he should." " What I need for you to do is get rid of some evidence that could harm us."

" What evidence?"   

" Hank Red Wolf adopted Machiavelli when she was several months old privately incase the her birth certificate was questioned, I want the records destroyed."

" The Birth certificate too?"

" No I want that admitted into court records, proof of Anna and Hank's plan to keep Machiavelli from her rightful father." " It will strengthen my claim on behalf of my poor dead husband." " Lucky for us that none of those goody two shoes wants Machiavelli implicated in his death or that could hurt us."

" I'll have some people take care of it, it will done by nightfall."

" Good, now I have to go, don't let me down."

" I won't."

Kristen hung the phone and lifted her bed revealing a worn picture. " Soon, all of our dreams will become true."

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Marlena looks up from her reading at the sound of the door being opened. " John is that you?"

" Yeah Doc it's me." John loosened the tie around his neck and began massaging his temples. The hits just kept on coming, and he didn't know how long he could take them. " How was your day?"

" I'm guessing better then yours." Marlena dropped her book on the couch walked over to her husband wrapping her arms around his waist and resting her head on his chest. " Was it that bad?"

" Worse, a court date has been set." " Tomorrow morning Chloe vs. Kristen to decided who Mac really is, Mickey ha been named Judge and Kristen's lawyers just smiling." John falls into the couch and closed his eyes, hoping for a small reprieve form this hectic day.

" You think she's up to something?"

" She's a DiMera of course she's up to something, I just don't know what." " It makes no sense for her to have Mac declared Machiavelli DiMera, then she would have the spilt the entire empire, and Victor's little games have already put a stop to the Society."

" I hate to think this, but maybe her plans are to resurrect Machiavelli." Marlena retook her seat on the couch and folded her legs underneath her.

" Yeah well that's our worst fear, but right now truthfully it's seems unlikely the way Mac's conditions is deteriorating." John looked over at her and raised an eyebrow." You're familiar with Mac's case what are her chances of regaining consciousness."

" Well past case history of coma patients suggests that during their comatose state they are completely at piece and experience a sense of relaxation that is unattainable in their real life, that coupled with Mac's past history of abuse by Stefano's hands I'd have to say that it's unlikely that she would come out." " Personally after a life like she's had, I can't see why she would want to wake form such a peaceful state."

" You see granddaughter, even Marlena thinks you should stay." Stefano sits on the arm of the couch an evil gleam in his eyes.

" Please that's complete garbage." Mac shakes her head and glares at him. " Do I look like I'm in a state of relaxation, let me tell you something this is not me at complete peace." Her face was tight with tension and confusion.

" Trust me Doc for someone like Mac, hell for an ex-mercenary peace is knowing that you outlived and outwitted your enemies." John stood and moved toward the balcony looking out serene Salem skyline. " I kinda hope that Stefano's need for revenge is a genetic trait that she picked up, it may be the only thing that keeps her with us." " Cause god knows what Kristen has in store for us."

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It felt a little eerie being here or at it did for Belle, but she had long ago learned that nothing made her sister Sami feel anything. She didn't even know why she agreed to come and meet Sami at the Java Café, but when the older woman called wanting to make amends she couldn't really refuse. But sitting here waiting for her, Belle had time to rethink the reconciliation; Sami hadn't really done anything to show that she had changed.

Belle turned and looked around the table, if she closed her eyes she could see the entire thing in her head, Mac arrival and the laughing that ensued, the character slams, and her usual threats.

"Speaking of which, I want to speak to you about that Mac." Belle turns toward Mac, still not quite sure what her relationship to the ex-mercenary was. " I want your guarantee, that Shawn will be in one unharmed no scratches piece for the wedding, which mean no adventures or missions or sparring."

"Belle, you know that's impossible, things come up, there are no guarantees in this business." She understood the women's concern but they had been having some very strange activities going on around Europe and she had all her agents on guard.

Belle gave a sigh and motioned for Mac to come closer, and when she complied she grabbed the woman's t-shirt collar and pulled her closer. " Shawn WILL be unharmed on our wedding day and we WILL have an uninterrupted honeymoon, or I will hurt you." "I have dreamed of this day since I was six, and it WILL happen with no problems, understood."

 " Of course." Mac stepped back and smoothed her shirt making a mental note that Belle Black wasn't a light weight." In fact Shawn got a month off, take an extended honeymoon on me."

"How did you do that?" Chloe asked with awe in her voice.

"She's determined." "It doesn't however work with everyone." "That means you, Chloe." Mac hears her cell phone and gives a weak smile before stepping away to take the call.

That was when it happened Mac was talking on the phone when she spotted the small child wondering into the street. Acting on pure instinct Mac started toward the small child and increased her speed when she saw the Black BMW barreling down the street toward the child.

Belle turned her head in the direction that Mac did and did a double take, because just like that day there was a small child standing along side the road, but the car coming toward them was barreling down on them but parking. The driver car opened and Philip Kiriakis emerged; he stopped in front of the small child and hugged him. " Oh my god."

" What?" Sami sat down across from her younger sister and followed her gaze. " Oh that's right you haven't really seen your nephew since he was a baby, do you want to meet little Victor now?"

Belle looked at the small child carefully, their was definitely a resemble between her nephew and the child that Mac saved. They were both the age, and had blond hair, and she was sure that id he was wearing a red shirt and khaki shorts that he would indeed be the child she saw that day. " No that's okay he looks like he's having fun with his dad." Shaking off the feeling of anxiety she was feeling she looked back at her sister. " So Sami what did you want to talk about?"

" Belle, I've been thinking this whole feud we've got going, it's really silly." " I mean you didn't even seem to recognize your own nephew, and I have to be truthful this whole Mac thing has me thinking… you know."

" Yeah I understand Sami." Belle looks back and catches Philip and little Victor puling away form the curb. " It's got me thinking too."

Coming Soon:

Even in crisis love still blooms in Salem.