*~Chapter 19~*
***Alexis' Penthouse***
(This picks up right where chapter 18 left off, with Alexis leaving Ned because she is afraid of what Helena might do to him)
Alexis: I'm still leaving. Just because you now know why doesn't change a thing, because in the end you might end up losing your life and I'm not willing to take that risk. I love you too much to loose you.
Ned: Helena can't hurt us if we don't let her. we are going to work through this together just like we have everything else, you leaving is NOT and option. Now what did she say?
Alexis: Nothing really, just the same old threats she's been issuing me since the day I went to live on that stupid island.
Ned: Stop stalling and tell me what she said Alexis.
Alexis: It's not what she said as much as it is what she inplied. I'm used to it, but I refuse to subject you to a life in fear because of me and I won't do that to our baby either.
Ned: I'm not going to be afraid becasue I'm with you, if anything I'm stronger. Whats killing me right now is the fact that you don't feel the same way. There's more to this and you aren't trusting me with the truth. That scares me Alexis You need to trust me, trust us.
Alexis: I do trust you.
Ned:(agitated) Really? It doesn't look that way Alexis, if you trust me so much why can't you just tell me the truth? (she looks down) It's really not that hard. If you trust us as much as you say you do then you'll trust me with the truth.
Alexis: Your right, your right and I'm going to tell you. You deserve to know the truth.