*~Chapter 11~*

***The Quatermaine Living Room***

(Everybody is there except for AJ, Skye, Jax, Monica, Alan, Edward and Lila, when Ned and Alexis walk in hand in hand)

Edward: It's about time you showed up and who invited this Cassadine, she lost all family privileges when she left you at the alter.

Ned:(exasperated) Grandfather we're not even 10 minutes late.

Lila: It's alright my dear, it's lovely to see you and Alexis.

Alexis: It's nice to see you too Lila.

Lila: I'm glad you two worked through your differences.

Ned: We are too. ( she smiles at him and kisses her lightly)

Edward: Now there will be none of that.

Lila: There's nothing wrong with a little affection. (smiles at them)

Monica: Ok, everyone is here what's this all about Edward.

(AJ enters and Ned shoots him a glare)

AJ: Nice to see everyone decided to invite me. (he walks over to the bar and proceeds to pour himself a drink)

Skye: What do you think your doing?

AJ: Pouring myself a drink. Want one?

Skye: Didn't you learn anything from what happened two weeks ago?

Ned:(bitter, glaring at him) Apparently not.

Jax: (putting his arms around Skye and kissing the top of her head) Don't even bother, he's not worth it.

Ned: (still glaring at AJ) Listen to your husband.

Monica: Can we get on with this please, I have to get back too the hospital.

AJ: Nice to know you care mother.

Monica: I do AJ...

Alan: I also have to get back, so what's this all about father?

Edward: I have come to a decision about ELQ.

AJ: What's to decide I'm taking over the company, I came through and now your going to hold up your part of the deal.

Ned: For about thirty seconds, your incapable of coming through on anything junior.

Edward: Ned is right. The deal was ELQ for Michael and well Michael is back with that criminal Corinthos.

Ned: (quietly to Alexis) Told you so.

Alexis: When your right your right.

Edward: I've decided to have Ned come back as CEO. He can run this company the way it should be. So what do you say?

Ned: On two conditions.

Edward: What?

Ned: This is on my terms grandfather or not at all.

Edward: And what would those conditions be?

Ned: That I can continue with L&B and Skye and I are Co-CEO's.

Edward: That's ridiculous. I will agree to the first one and let you keep L&B, but Skye?

Ned: The best this company has ever been was when Skye and I were at the head and you know it. Just because she married Jax doesn't mean anything so get over it already. It's a package deal or none at all.

Lila: That's a lovely idea Ned. (she looks at Edward who appears to be waffling)

Edward: Fine.

AJ: You can't do this.

Edward: Yes I can you didn't succeed in bringing the only Quatermaine heir (Ned looks at Alexis) back where he belongs so therefore there is no deal.

Ned: Actually Alexis and I have some news. (Alexis looks at him shocked)

Aleixs: Can I see you outside for a minute. (she practically drags him outside and shuts the door) What were you thinking?! Are you crazy?!

Ned: No I'm not.

Alexis: You could have at least warned me!

Ned: What you don't want to tell them?

Alexis: (mater of factly) Everybody but Lila and Edward know already.

Ned: And grandmother will be ecstatic.

Alexis: And your grandfather?

Ned: It's a toss up. (she just looks at him like she proved her point) Look we have to do it eventually let's just get it over with. I'll make it up to you later I promise.

Alexis: Yes you certainly will.

Ned: So we're telling them?

Alexis: Well it's not like we have a choice now. Come on. (they go back inside)

Lila: So what did you want to tell us dears?

Ned: Well... (he looks at Alexis) Alexis is pregnant, we're having a baby. (Edward is completely stunned)

Lila: Oh that wonderful news! Congratulations!

Ned: Thank You grandmother. Grandfather?

Edward: This is certainty something to celebrate. You know we have start planning for this little ones future, he's the future of this company. (Alexis and Ned look at each both surprised and scared)

Monica: I have to get back to the hospital, but congratulations you guys. (hugs Ned and Alexis)

Alan: I have to go to, but be careful, be very careful you never know what he's going to do. He could have your kids life planned until the day he turns 21. (Lila laughs, both Alan and Monica leave)

Lila: Alexis dear could I speak with you for a minute.

Alexis: Certainly Lila.

Lila: Reginald could you please take me into the other room. (Lila and Alexis leave)

AJ: So how did you manage to pull this one off Ned?

Skye: AJ!

Ned: You know what Junior I should kill you for what you did to Alexis, but I'm not going to because of grandmother.

AJ: Well you got what you wanted to took what's rightfully mine away from me again.

Ned: You know there's' always room for another CEO in charge of paper clips... no wait I already promised that job to someone else. sorry (Jax looks amused)

Meanwhile....

Alexis: (kind of nervous) So what did you want to talk to me about?

Lila: You can relax my dear I only wanted to tell you how happy I am for you and Ned. I knew you guys could work through whatever it was that was bothering you that day.

Alexis: I feel like I owe you some sort of explanation, I do love Ned.

Lila: There's no needed I know you love him. I understand that you got scared it's alright.

Alexis: Thank you.

Lila: You make Ned the happiest I have ever seen him. You love him for who he is and that is all he's ever wanted.

Alexis: That goes both ways. Nobody has ever loved me the way Ned does.

Lila: I hope you do get married when your ready, the two of you have enough love to last a lifetime. And despite what you may think Edward really is fond of you. (Alexis laughs) He's only looking out for Ned's best interests.

Alexis: I get that, I do. Thank you

Lila: For what my dear?

Alexis: For telling me this, You have know idea what having your approval means to Ned and I.

Lila: Oh Your Welcome. I think I've kept you long enough why don't you go back to the living room and be with Ned.

Alexis: Are you coming back

Lila: No I think I'm going to go to bed. It was lovely seeing you Alexis and I'm really happy for both you and Ned.

Alexis: Ok. It' was lovely seeing you too Lila.

Back in the Living room...

(Edward has left and when Alexis come in the room Jax is trying to get Ned and AJ off of one another, Skye looks worried as does Alexis.)

Skye: Stop it!

Ned: Do you realize that you almost killed Alexis and our child?

AJ: Oh Ned your overreacting.

Alexis: Ned, honey, get off of him he's not worth it. (she grabs his hand and he reluctantly gets off of AJ and turns his attention to Alexis) What happened? I thought you said you were going to leave him alone.

Ned: I was, but then he just started talking and well.. all I could picture was the way you looked when you were in that accident and how I could have lost you. I can't live without you.

Alexis: I can't live without you either. I love you so much

Ned: I love you too (they hug)

Skye:(to AJ) It's probably in your best interests if you leave now.

(AJ doesn't say anything he just looks at them all and leaves)

Jax: Actually it's getting kind of late and we're going to go to. I really am happy for you both. (hugs Alexis and Ned).

Alexis: Thank you Jax.

Skye: You guys so deserve this. (she hugs them too and her and Jax leave)

Alexis: Well all and all I think that went pretty well. (Ned laughs and Kisses her lightly).

Ned: It is getting pretty late do you want to stay at the gatehouse tonight.

Alexis: Sure. (she kisses him and they leave)