*~Chapter 23~*
***Kelly's***
(It's a little over a month later, now end of July. Alexis is in Kelly's waiting for Ned, she has Matthew with her and he drops the toy he was playing with. A man picks it up and goes to give it to her.)
Man: Excuse me, but your son dropped this.
Alexis: Oh thank you. (she looks at him and can't believe who is staring back at her) What... What are you doing in Port Charles?
Man: Looking for you.
Alexis: Why?
Man: Because we need to have a little chat.
Alexis: About what Andrew?
Andrew: About our daughter.
(Before she has a chance to respond Ned walks into Kelly's. Seeing Alexis he goes over to her and they kiss hello and he takes Matthew from her. He immediately picks up on the tension between Alexis and Andrew.)
Ned: How are you?
Alexis: (pause) I'm fine.
Ned: Who's this?
Alexis: Oh, I'm sorry, Ned this is Andrew (hesitant) He's an old friend. Andrew this is my fiance Ned. (the two shake hands)
Andrew: We will continue this later.
Alexis: Yeah...umm. Call my office and we'll set up a time.
Andrew: Ok. (he leaves)
Ned: (a little jealous) What's going on here Alexis, and who really was that guy?
Alexis: Absolutely nothing and I told you just an old friend.
Ned: Don't lie Alexis, when I got here you could cut the tension in the room with a knife.
Alexis: There's nothing going on here Ned. Why are you acting like this?
Ned: Because you're hiding something and I want to know what it is.
Alexis: I'm not hiding anything. You have no reason to get upset. I promise (she kisses him and he looks doubtful)