*~Chapter 28~*
***Kelly's***
(Alexis and Andrea are sitting at a table talking when Alexis' cell phone rings)
Alexis: Alexis Davis....Ok, hold on... yeah, I'll be right there, don't say anything until I get there... I know you know that!... I'm on my way. (she hangs up) I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to cut this short. I have to run down to the PCPD.
Andrea: Oh, that's ok.
Alexis: Look, why don't you head back to my office and I'll call Cindy and let her know your coming and she can show you around and she'll give you a little project for now. Does that sound ok?
Andrea: Yeah that's fine.
Alexis: Ok great. I'll call her and tell her your on your way and that I should be back in an hour or so.
Andrea: Sounds good. Thanks for lunch.
Alexis: Your welcome.
~Next Scene~
***Alexis' Office***
(Andrea is sitting in Alexis' office organizing files, Ned has just arrived. He has Matthew with him and he is going into Alexis' office to wait for her. Cindy had told him she should be back shortly. )
Ned: Do you think, your mommy is going to be surprised? I think so. She always likes it when I show up at her office unannounced. (he notices Andrea, who is staring at him) Hi.
Andrea: Hi. I'm sorry I didn't know Alexis was expecting anybody, I'll just get out of your way.
Ned: No, that's ok. Your not in the way.
Andrea: Are you sure, because I don't mind leaving.
Ned: Yeah. I'm Ned, Alexis' fiance, and this is Matthew he's our son.
Andrea: He's adorable. I'm Andrea. Alexis just hired me today.
*~Chapter 29*~
***Alexis' Office***
(picks up where chapter 28 left off)
Ned: Well Andrea I'm sure you'll do a great job.
Andrea: Thank you.
(Alexis enters)
Alexis: Andrea when you were filing those you didn't happen to come across...(see looks up from the papers she was holding and sees Ned and Matthew) Hey you! What are you doing here?
Ned: We came to surprise you.
Alexis: Awe, you know, I just love these little visits.
Ned: Yeah I know. (they kiss hello and she takes Matthew from him)
Alexis: And how's my big boy? Did you have a fun day with daddy? I bet you did.
Andrea: Don't mean to interrupt but, what were you looking for Alexis?
Alexis: Oh yeah did you happen to see the file for Mr. Johnson?
Andrea: Umm, I think so, want me to get it?
Alexis: No thanks. I'll grab it later. Have you met my son Matthew?
Andrea: Yeah, Ned introduced us, just before you got here. he's so adorable.
Alexis: Why thank you. You know what i think we're pretty much done here today, so you can take off if you'd like.
Andrea: Are you sure?
Alexis: Yep, you can go. I'm leaving in a bit anyway.
Andrea: Ok, then see you tomorrow.
Alexis: Yep. Have a nice Night.
Andrea: Yeah you too.
(Andrea leaves)
Ned: How are you?
Alexis: I'm fine.
Ned: Are you sure? I know today must have been hard for you.
Alexis: It was, but I'm handling it.
Ned: Just remember you don't have to handle this alone. I'm here for you I always will be.
Alexis: I know and me too. (they kiss sweetly) Now what do you say we get out of here? That is the reason your here correct, to bring me home?
Ned: You know me so well.
Alexis: That I do. Come on let's go.
*~Chapter 30~~*
***Alexis' Office***
(A few months have passed and keeping Andrea at bay was becoming increasingly difficult. They've become close and Alexis knew that was a mistake, one that would most likely cost her in the end. Ever since she over heard Andrea on the phone talking to Andrew earlier that day, she couldn't help but want to tell her the truth.
***Andrea: Don't try to talk me out of it. I'm going to find her dad. I've lived my whole life not knowing who she was, I need to do this, I need to know who my mother is.***
She couldn't handle it anymore, this secret was killing her. She had reached her breaking point a long time ago and Ned knew this as well. He knew she couldn't take much more of anything that life would throw at her this year. When he had spoken with her earlier that day she had sounded off, when he questioned her on it she told him she was fine, but he knew better, so he went over to her office. When he arrived he found her sitting at her desk looking at a picture of him and Matthew. She immediately sensed his presence and looked up, it was evident that she had been crying. He walked towards her and she got up and went over to him and wrapped her arms around his neck. )
Ned: Honey what's wrong?
Alexis: I'm so glad your here.
Ned: What happened?
Alexis: This, everything, I just can't...
Ned: Shhh, I know, I know.
(Outside the office Andrea was nearing the door that Ned had left open. She stopped when she heard what was going on not wanting to interrupt. She stood there and decided to wait until she thought it was safe to go in. Inside the office Ned and Alexis had gone over and sat on the couch, where Alexis just completely lost it.)
Alexis: I can't do this anymore, I can't keep lying to her Ned. I just can't do it.
Ned: Then tell her the truth.
Alexis: I want to, but I, I...
Ned: She deserves to know who her mother is Alexis.
Alexis: I know and I want her to know. I, I overheard her today on the phone with Andrew.. and she wanted, she wanted to know..
(Outside the office Andreas face fell, in shock as she realized that Alexis was her mother. She dropped the files she was holding and when she went to pick them up tears started streaming down her face. As the reality of what was going on hit her full force and shock turned to anger. Why didn't she tell her when she first arrived in Port Charles? Why did she even leave in the first place? So many questions and not enough answers and it was time she got those answers. Inside Ned and Alexis heard somebody outside the door and Alexis got up to see what was going on, what she didn't expect to see was Andrea, she thought she had gone home for the day. Alexis stood there speechless not knowing how much of the conversation she had heard and not knowing how to approach the situation.)
Alexis: Andrea...
Andrea: Your my mother aren't you?
Alexis: Ye-Yes I am.
*~Chapter 31~*
***Alexis' Office***
Andrea: Your my mother aren't you?
Alexis: Ye- yes I am.
Andrea: Your my mother.
Alexis: Yeah I am, Andrea let me...
Andrea: No. I've just have one question for you.
Alexis: What is it?
Andrea: Why?
Alexis: I don't know where to begin.
Andrea: How about the beginning, how about the truth!
Ned: Alexis...
Alexis: No, Ned you were right I have to do this. And I have to do this alone, could you maybe just go and pick up Matthew?
Ned: Are you going to be alright?
Alexis: Yeah I'll be fine, just go.
Ned: If your sure?
Alexis: I'm sure. I'll see you at home.
Ned: Yeah and Andrea just hear her out ok?
Andrea: Yeah sure.
(he leaves)
Andrea: So that makes Matthew my, my brother?
Alexis: Yeah it does.
Andrea: So let me get this straight you've known I was your daughter since I got hear and you said nothing?
Alexis: Yes, but..
Andrea: No I don't want to hear it.
Alexis: Please just let me explain.
Andrea: No your going to listen to me. Do you know what it was like growing up with out a mother? It was torture. So why did you do it? Why did you leave dad and I? (Alexis didn't say anything at first) No really I want to know, why'd you do it?
Alexis: No Andrea you have it all wrong.
Andrea: No I really don't think I do. So why huh? Did you wake up one morning and decide hey I'm gonna leave my daughter and husband today? Because that's what it looks like to me. (at this point in the conversation they are both crying uncontrollably) Did you really hate me that much?
Alexis: No I don't hate you, I never did. I don't know what Andrew told you...
Andrea: You mean my dad, the one who raised me?
Alexis: Yes. Look it's not like that I didn't leave you, Your father took you away from me. I came home and he was gone and he took you with him, I swear to you that's the truth.
Andrea: And you want me to believe you? After what just happened here? You knew I was your daughter and you lied to me! And if your little story is true why didn't you ever come and look for me? If you loved me at all you would have.
Alexis: I-I don't know what to tell you...
Andrea: You never came to look for me did you? DID YOU!
Alexis: No, but...
Andrea: No buts. That tells me all I need to know right there.
Alexis: Andrea...
Andrea: No save it, I don't need to hear anymore.
Alexis: Wait!
Andrea: Just leave me alone, I just want to be left alone!
*~Chapter 32~*
***The Castle***
(Later that night Alexis has just gotten home from work. Ned is in the Living room sitting on the couch going over some stuff for ELQ. Matthew is asleep in his playpen. When Alexis enters the room she immediately goes over and watches him. Ned gets up and goes over towards her and places a hand on her shoulder.)
Ned: What happened after I left today?
Alexis: It was horrible Ned.
Ned: I'm sorry sweetheart.
Alexis: She wouldn't even let me explain what had happened. She was so upset.
Ned: She'll come around.
Alexis: I hope so. I was just finding her again I don't want to loose her now.
Ned: You won't
Alexis: I hope your right. I really do.
Ned: She will.
Alexis: Yeah.
***The Park***
(Andrea is sitting on a bench in the park crying when her cell phone rings)
Andrea: Hello?
Andrew: Andrea what's wrong?
Andrea: You want to know what's wrong I'll tell you, Why didn't you tell me my mother lived in Port Charles? Is that why you didn't want me to come here, you wanted to keep me from finding her?
Andrew: She told you.
Andrea: You say that like you didn't want her to.
Andrew: I didn't.
Andrea: Why? Why didn't you want me to know who she was?
Andrew: I can't tell you that.
Andrea: Why not? Why can't I know my mother?
Andrew: There are just some things I didn't want you to have to deal with. I know your probably upset...
Andrea: Probably!
Andrew: Just try not to think about it too much. I'm sorry that you had to find out like that...
Andrea: Your sorry I found out at all. Look I have a class tomorrow morning I have to go.
Andrew: Sure I'll talk to you later.
Andrea: Yeah I guess.
The Next Day...
***Alexis' Office***
(Alexis is sitting at her desk going over some documents for an upcoming trial, when Andrea enters)
Andrea: I have that file you wanted yesterday.
Alexis: Oh, umm thank you. Honestly I really wasn't expecting to see you here again.
Andrea: Look whether I like it or not I need this internship.
Alexis: Oh well that's understandable I guess. Actually since your here I was wondering...
Andrea: No save it ok, we are not going to do this. My being here doesn't change the way I feel about you right now.
Alexis: For what it's worth...
Andrea: It's not worth anything right now. I might change my mind I'm not sure, I need to be alone with this for awhile, before I make up my mind. So could we please just ignore it for now.
Alexis: Yeah that's fine, just know that when you are ready to talk I will be here.
Andrea: Fine.
*~Chapter 33~*
***Kelly's***
( A few weeks have passed and it is not nearing the end of December and nothing has changed between Alexis and Andrea. Andrea is sitting at a table by herself, waiting for Andrew who has just arrived in town, when Ned walks in spots her and sits down)
Andrea: I'm waiting for my dad if you don't mind.
Ned: Well just hear me out until he gets here.
Andrea: Look Ned I appreciate what your trying to do, but I am not ready to speak with her and this.
Ned: You haven't even given her a chance to explain. Just hear me out you might think differently when I'm done.
Andrea: If your here to tell me about how my dad took me away from her and blah blah blah. I've heard it all before and I don't believe it.
Ned: Well maybe you haven't heard the whole story. Did you ever think of that?
Andrea: And I'm supposed to believe that your telling me the truth?
Ned: Yes. Just hear me out that's all I'm asking.
Andrea: Alright I'm listening go ahead.
Ned: Did you know that Alexis' mother died when she was just five years old, because she did, she was murdered.
Andrea: Oh my god. Do you know why?
Ned: Because her mother had an affair with a man named Mikkos Cassadine, her father. Helena, who was his wife at the time felt threatened and slit her throat, making it look like suicide. Because of her parentage Alexis' life has been in constant jeopardy. Helena is always looking for ways to threaten her, make her life miserable, because she'd rather watch her suffer than actually kill her. Although I can't say she hasn't tried. Our best friend died because of Helena.
Andrea: That's horrible.
Ned: When Alexis found out she was pregnant with Matthew, she was afraid Helena was going to try to do something, because she did threaten to. That threat triggered months of nightmares. Something that she never told me. She had another child.
Andrea: Me?
Ned: Are you getting where I'm going with this?
Andrea: I think so. But what does this have to do with why she left my dad and I when I was only five years old?
Ned: She didn't leave you, your dad took you and left, because of Helena. Your mother never told him about her so when she started threatening you he took off and he brought you with him.
Andrea: I'm still not sure.
Ned: Well suit yourself, just think about it ok. She loves you, you just need to give her a chance.
Andrea: I will. Thank you for sharing this with me.
Ned: Your welcome. Have a nice lunch with your dad.
Andrea: I will.
(Ned leaves and a few minutes later Andrew arrives)
Andrew: Hey.
Andrea: Hi dad.
Andrew: How are you dealing with finding your mom?
Andrea: Well that's what i wanted to talk to you about.
Andrew: Ok. what is it?
Andrea: can you promise you'll be honest with me?
Andrew: I'll try. What is it?
Andrea: Did mom really leave us or did you take me away from her?
Andrew: I hoped I would never have to answer that question.
Andrea: So it's true, you kept me from her?
Andrew: I was trying to protect you from her family.
Andrea: You didn't think she could protect me?
Andrew: No I didn't she couldn't even protect herself.
Andrea: How do you know that?
Andrew: I just do.
Andrea: So you choose to lie to me my entire life?
Andrew: It was for your own good.
Andrea: No it wasn't. How could you do that to me? To her?
Andrew: I didn't do anything, she did by not telling me about her phsycotic step-mother.
Andrea: How can you sit there and blame her?
Andrew: I'm not blaming anybody, I'm simply stating the facts.
Andrea: I can't take this anymore!
Andrew: Where are you going?
Andrea: Somewhere where I can think, I need to think. And do not even think about following me, you are the last person I want to see right now.
***The Castle***
(Ned and Alexis are sitting on the couch talking about their wedding. They can't believe that is only 3 days away. As well as their wedding, it was going to be Matthew's first Christmas. Ned didn't want to tell Alexis that he had spoken with Andrea earlier that day. He didn't want to get her hopes up. When the doorbell rang, Ned handed Matthew to Alexis and he got up to answer the door.)
Ned: Andrea. Hi, come in.
Andrea: Is my... Is my mom here?
Ned: Yeah she right through here come on.
Alexis: Ned who was at the door?
Andrea: Me.
Alexis: Hi.
Andrea: Can we talk?
Alexis: I'd like that.
Ned: I'm going to go put him to bed, give you some time.
Alexis: Thank you.
Ned: Your welcome.
(he leaves)
Alexis: What did you want to talk about?
Andrea: I talked to Ned earlier and he got me to see the truth.
Alexis: Oh.
Andrea: I questioned dad on it and he told me everything.
Alexis: Oh, Ok. Well I'm sorry you had to go through all of this.
Andrea: I sorry about the way I acted when I found out who you were.
Alexis: You don't have to be sorry about that.
Andrea: Yes I do. I let my anger get the better of me, I should have given you a chance to explain. I never should have jumped to conclusions like that.
Alexis: I've loved you your whole life, you have to believe that.
Andrea: I do, now. And I- I love you to mom. (the two hug and you see Ned coming through the door way and over Andrea's shoulder Alexis mouths a thank you to him.)
*~Chapter 34~*
(It is now the day of the wedding. Alexis has been surprisingly calm the whole day. She had she really did have everything now. The church was filled with candles and flowers. It looked breathtakingly beautiful inside. As the doors to the church opened and the wedding march began to play she looked at Ned and he mouthed I love you to her, and she did the same.)
As Nikolas escorted her down the aisle the two never lost eye contact. When she reached the end of that aisle she grabbed hold of Ned's hand, held on tight, and never let go. Nobody noticed who was watching from above as they were memorized by the love they shared.
We were strangers
Starting out on a journey
Never dreaming
What we'd have to go through
Now here we are
And I'm suddenly standing
At the beginning with you
Minister: We have gathered here together to witness the joining together of this man and this woman in holy matrimony. Marriage is not to be entered into lightly, but reverently, if any one here that has just cause why these tow can not be joined together today in the sacrament of holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace. (pauses) Ok, then lets get on with the ceremony. I can honestly say I have never seen a couple more in love than the two people that stand before me today. After hearing everything they have experienced together I feel that this marriage will be truly blessed. With that said I'd like to begin. Ned and Alexis have chosen to say their own vows before the exchanging of the rings, Ned you may begin.
No one told me
I was going to find you
Unexpected
What you did to my heart
When I lost hope you were there to remind me
This the start
Ned: It was 7 years ago tonight you walked into my life Alexis Davis and my life hasn't been the same since. When my life was falling apart you were there to help put the pieces back together. It scared me, how good you were at that. I was afraid of getting my heartbroken again, but I slowly came to the realization that it wouldn't happen with you. You can do the one thing nobody else could and that is love me for me. I think that is what true love is, if you can find that one person who'll accept you no matter what, and you Alexis are my true love, my soul-mate. Yes we had our moments, but those bumps in the road only made us stronger and when I look at our son I know what we have is going to last us a lifetime. I love you Alexis Davis with all my heart and that will never change.
Life is a road
And I want to keep going
Love is a river
I wanna keep flowing
Life is the road
Now and forever
Wonderful journey
Alexis has tears streaming down her face and Ned wipes a few away and they smile at each other.
Minister: Alexis...
Ned gave her hand a reassuring squeeze and she smiled at him before she began
I'll be there
When the world stops turning
I'll be there
When the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you
Alexis: The first time I told you I loved you I said it didn't seem exalted enough and you know what? It still doesn't. I never thought I could love anybody the way I love you and the way I love you, it's indescribable. You bring hope into my life where all I could see was despair. I honestly can't imagine my life without you in it. That in itself is terrifying to me. One year ago I left you here standing alone because I was afraid of being left alone. I did the one thing to you that I was afraid of myself. I didn't think and for that I am sorry, but we're here now together standing here and nothing has ever felt so right in my life before. You've given me the one thing I've always dreamed of. A family. Every time I look at our son I see us and everything we've survived. It tells me everything will be alright. I know that we will last a lifetime, because my love for you grows with each passing day. I love you too Ned Ashton. You have all my heart and that will never change.
We were strangers
On a crazy adventure
Never dreaming
How are dreams would come true
Now here wer stand
Unafraid of the future
At the beginning with you
Minister: Do you Ned Ashton, take Alexis Davis to be your lawfully wedded wife. For richer, for poorer. In sickness and in health. To have and to hold from this day forward, as long as you both shall live?
Ned: I do.
Minister: Do you Alexis Davis, take Ned Ashton to be your lawfully wedded husband. For richer, for pooer. In sickness and in health. to ahve and to hold from this day forward, as long as you both shall live?
Alexis: I do.
Minister: The rings plaese.
I knew tehre was somebody somewhere
Like me alone in the dark
Now I know my dream will live on
I've been waiting so long
Nothing's gonna tear us apart
Ned: Alexis, take this ring as a symbol of my love and affection. (he slides the ring on her finger)
Alexis: Ned, take this ring as a symbol of my love and affection. (she slides the ring on his finger)
Minister: By the power vested in me and the state of New York I now prounounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.
(they kiss of course, but what nobody noticed was Helena standing above watching the ceremony and as it ended she smirked, the wheels turning in her head.)
Minister: I now have the privilege of presenting to you, proving that the third time really is the charm, Mr. and Mrs. Ned Ashton.
Life is a road and I wanna keep going
Love is a river and i wanna keep going on
Starting out on a journey
Life is a road and I wanna keep going
Love is a river I wanna keep flowing
In the end I wanna be standing at the beginning with you
(song credits At The Beginning by Richard Marx and Donna Lewis)
FINALLY COMPLETED! I've been meaning to post this over here for months sorry, for the wait for those of you who are still reading. I am currently in the middle of three news fics but I will be writing a sequel don't sweat over Hells. I just had to be evil.