Part 6
PC Bus Station
It was a night for memories Coleman thought to himself as he reluctantly drove his truck down the driveway. He hated to think about the past. However, reliving it was far worse in his opinion and with Jimmy's arrival that was exactly what was happening.
A smattering of rain fell from the heavens as thunder and lightening clashed and flashed across the night sky. The wipers made soft streaking sounds as they moved across the windshield of Coleman's truck. An ominous feeling ran through Coleman's body as he looked out into the night. With every flash of lightening, the feeling became more acute. Despite it, he continued to apprehensively drive to the bus depot. Jimmy was waiting. The past was returning.
He never called his father anything but Jimmy out of respect for his mother. You see he blamed himself for her ultimate destruction. As a child he remembered wishing for his father's return so he could escape the burden he carried on his small shoulders. At age seven he was the adult, and his mother the child. In his idealized world, the coming of his father would bring salvation to him and his mother.
One day he thought that his wish had come true. Jimmy came back. However, he soon realized the gain of a father only meant the loss of a mother.
Coleman pulled the truck over as a floodgate of painful emotions threatened to break through the dam he had constructed around himself. As if sensing his torment, the heavens released a thunderous roar and a torrential downpour of rain. In a daze, he watched the windshield wipers swish back and forth across the glass. Meanwhile, mother nature continued to compose a soulful melody of beating rain and hammering thunder. Coleman blinked. He turned away from the street view ahead and looked into the rearview mirror. Instead of the present, he saw more reflections of the past.
He did not see the smooth pattern of rain moving down the rear window glass but rather the tear streaked face of his mother the first time he had left her.
He recalled the excitement he felt when his father arrived. Excitement quickly turned to dismay as Jimmy and Luann fought. Jimmy angrily told Luann that no son of his would live in a filthy trailer with a junkie whore for a mother. He picked Coleman up and proceeded towards his car. Luann followed crying and begging Jimmy not to take the only good thing in her life. In desperation, Luann clung to Jimmy's legs. Jimmy calmly disengaged himself from Luann's grasp while tightly holding a hysterical Coleman. The image Coleman carried with him from that day forward was his mother chasing after the care with tears streaming down her face.
He always blamed himself for his mother's pain that day because he had wished for his father to come rescue him. He pleaded for his father to go back for her. Jimmy refused. Therefore, Coleman swore he would never call Jimmy father due to the guilt he felt for leaving his mother. It would be five years before he saw her again.
Coleman went to live with Jimmy's mom. His grandmother was not an intentionally cruel woman just one embittered by the realities of her life. She was incapable of showing affection towards the small boy she felt obligated to raise. Moments of respite from her cynicism arrived with Jimmy's visits.
Coleman began to worship Jimmy due to the laughter he brought with him when he visited. Over the next couple of years, Coleman continued to admire Jimmy but began to sense the fear men had of his father. At age ten, Coleman witnessed for the first time the violence bottled up inside of Jimmy. Thereafter, on several occasions, Coleman saw his father savagely beat men who crossed him. His father never abused him directly, but Coleman never forgot the powerful anger Jimmy carried just below the surface.
On Coleman's twelve birthday, Jimmy was arrested for murder. When his father was sentenced to prison, Coleman's mother re-entered his life. She moved them to New York City to find a better life. Instead a life of misery awaited. His mother escaped into the world of drug addiction. Coleman tried to rescue her but eventually gave up. He left her for the second time at age 16. She overdosed soon after.
Coleman incorporated several lessons from his childhood. First, from his father, he saw how to laugh at the world before the world laughed at you and the power of fear. Second, from his mother, he learned not to care too much because life demonstrated that caring changed nothing if someone did not want to change. Third, his grandmother taught him that life was a cosmic joke. Finally, the streets of New York instructed him on how pragmatism went a lot further than sentimentality.
Coleman rubbed his face to dispel the memories. When he looked into the rearview mirror a second time, all he saw was a haunted look in his eyes. The same look he had seen in Sky's eyes. He knew in that moment that Sky had somehow slipped past his defenses to touch a part of him he had closed off years ago. It terrified him.
Putting the truck into drive, Coleman pulled back onto the road. He noticed that the rain had stopped. A few minutes later he arrived at the bus depot. Jimmy stood on the curb smoking a cigarette. Upon seeing Coleman the glacier expression on Jimmy's face melted. Once Coleman was within reaching distance, Jimmy smiled and pulled him into a giant hug.
Jimmy released Coleman. "Well son don't just stand there help me with my bags." The rain had stopped but the true storm was just beginning.
Club 101
The euphoria Sky experienced a few moments ago quickly dissipated as she entered the public area of Club 101. She immediately noticed Jax sitting at a table by the stairs with yet another beautiful woman. It hurt deeply that he preferred the company of prostitutes over her. Suddenly her hand felt bare without the weight of the rings Jax gave her. After removing the rings last week, she decided to keep them off. After all, what was done was done.
Looking back on the relationship, Sky knew in her heart that it was not meant to be. On the other hand, she admitted to herself she would probably go back to Jax if he asked her. The allusions created by their relationship did not dissipate easily. In fact, Sky wanted to cling to the ideas born from what might have been in moments of weakness. Acceptance was something Sky never experienced in her life until Jax or so it seemed. The feeling of being accepted was hard to release.
It seemed her life was comprised of a series of rejections from the men in her life to her family. Being who she was never seemed enough. She thought that changed upon meeting Jax.
When she met Jax, Sky knew she wanted him in her life. He radiated the persona of rescuer, and Sky desired to be saved. Therefore, she manipulated circumstances to bring them together. Over several months, Sky began to enjoy the idea of becoming the woman Jax claimed she had great potential to achieve. However, that woman was an allusion.
Sky began to play the part she thought he desired. Consequently, Sky felt insecure in the act and began to doubt her ability to live up to Jax's expectations. She believed that if he saw the real her he would leave. She truly wanted to change the person she had been in order to please him. Insecurity crept in and her grandfather exploited it.
When Jax forgave her, married her, and made lifetime promises, Sky believed she finally found the acceptance she always craved. She deluded herself into thinking the created allusion was real. With Brenda's return, Sky learned that Jax was never completely hers. She was no longer the damsel he desired to rescue that part now belonged to Brenda. She hated Brenda for shattering her dreams.
Jax almost broke her spirit when he cruelly left her for Brenda. Sky understood then that Jax never truly accepted her only the character she created. Again she experienced rejection. Jax hurtfully proclaimed that she was not worthy of his affections because of who she was. He said that he had never known her and if he had he would not have married her. As a result, she declined into a path of self destruction in which she had only recently started to ascend.
The craving for a drink overwhelmed Sky. She needed to get away from the club and Jax. She walked passed his table without saying a word and exited the club. Driving rain hit her upon exit and immediately drenched her. Sky let the rain pound against her as she stood in the parking lot. Sky thought the storm outside almost matched the storm brewing within her. She had to see Coleman. He had become her anchor against the storm. Pulling the keys from her purse, Sky walked to her car. She would go to Coleman's house.
Brownstone
Luke followed Bobbi home after her shift. Luke knew that the recent development was difficult for his sister. After all, she partially blamed herself for Luann's pain. Moreover, Jimmy could complicate things dramatically. Luke intended to let Jimmy know that he would not allow Barbara Jean to be hurt. If Jimmy wanted retribution for being sent to prison, Luke would prevent it.
"Let me get you something to drink Barbara Jean. Sit down on the sofa. I will be back in a moment." Luke guided Bobbi to the sofa before going into the kitchen for water.
The torment of the past always seemed to return when life was going well Bobbi thought to herself. She did not like to recall everything that had transpired years ago. She frightened herself whenever she thought of the implications her past could have on her family today. Looking at her brother, Bobbi's mind receded into past memories.
Turmoil plagued Luke and Bobbi's young lives. In fact, they did what ever was necessary to survive. Luke became embroiled in a life of crime and violence. Bobbi turned to prostitution. However, degradation did not keep them down. Spencers were a strong breed.
Luke and Bobbi lost their parents early; resulting in them living with their Aunt Ruby. Ruby Anderson was a vital woman who taught them resilience. Unfortunately for Ruby, Luann never learned the lesson. After Luann had disappeared, Ruby never talked about her again. In fact, Ruby never acknowledge she had a daughter because the memories of what Luann's life had become were too difficult. Ruby protected herself by retreating into a life of denial. Luke and Bobbi never mentioned Luann to anyone because they did not want to bring more pain to Ruby.
Luann was a beautiful child who smiled frequently. However, childhood bliss quickly disappeared as Luann entered her pre-teen years. Luann rebelled against her mother every way possible. She blamed Ruby for everything that happened in regards to her life. At age 15, she declared she hated her mother and left. Part of Ruby died the day Luann ran away from home.
Luke discovered Luann was working at a strip club in a city about 75 miles away. He knew that Luann would run if she learned that he knew her whereabouts. Therefore, He decided to send his friend Jimmy to check on her. That ended up being a grave mistake. Time elapsed, Jimmy ensured Luke that Luann was fine. Unbeknownst to him, Luann and Jimmy began affair which resulted in Coleman. Luke regretted that he did not try to help Luann but at the time he was caught up in a personal crises of his own. Bobbi was still a child. Years later, Luann returned home. Luke had left town by that time so he was not aware of events that led up to Jimmy committing murder or Bobbi's testifying against Jimmy. For Bobbi, it seemed like the worst time in her life.
Luke's gentle shake of her shoulder pulled Bobbi out of her rumination. Bobbi looked like a frightened child to Luke. All he wanted to do was protect her.
Quartermaines
Big Alice had received the prescription from Andy. Tonight she would drug Edward. The remaining details of the plan were ready to go.
Edward hoped his plan with Faith worked. He had negotiated with her for an hour before a deal was struck. Now he looked forward to an evening drink before going to bed.
Alan and Monica discussed their children. They were both very happy that Emily was home but concerned about her continued recovery. Monica voiced concerns about AJ and what he could be up to. Alan told her not to worry. Monica answered that when it came to AJ she always worried. Finally, Monica sadly mentioned how she missed Jason and hoped he was okay. Alan agreed.
Emily tried to sleep but she continued to think about Zander.
New York
The meeting with Tracy had been very successful in his opinion. Once he told her about grandfather working with the mob to go after Ned, Tracy decided to join his effort. After all, Tracy did not want Ned to be physically harmed. She may be ruthless but she was Ned's mother. Moreover, the strategy he proposed worked towards both of their benefits. He needed to thank Sky for the information on grandfather when he got home.
On the other side of town, Jax and Ned met to figure out what was causing the hindrance to their plan. Ned had asked Jax to meet him in New York because he thought his mother might behind the sabotage.
Penthouse
Staring out into the stormy night, a feeling of apprehension overtook Carly. She knew things were intensifying in Sonny's business. However, tonight she got the notion that things were about to dramatically change. She wished Sonny would come home soon to reassure her.
Corinthos / Morgan Warehouse
"Sonny, I discovered that Ned and Jax are behind the Dock Project issue we discussed last week." Jason told Sonny.
"What counter measure have you taken." Sonny gruffly replied.
Slightly offended at Sonny's tone of voice, Jason gave Sonny a sideway glance. "I just found out about 10 minutes ago. Counter measures will be taken in the morning."
Kelly's
Rick knew the time had come to make a move. He picked up the phone and dialed the Port Charles Hotel.
"Hello" a female voice answered.
"Faith it is time."
PC Bus Station
It was a night for memories Coleman thought to himself as he reluctantly drove his truck down the driveway. He hated to think about the past. However, reliving it was far worse in his opinion and with Jimmy's arrival that was exactly what was happening.
A smattering of rain fell from the heavens as thunder and lightening clashed and flashed across the night sky. The wipers made soft streaking sounds as they moved across the windshield of Coleman's truck. An ominous feeling ran through Coleman's body as he looked out into the night. With every flash of lightening, the feeling became more acute. Despite it, he continued to apprehensively drive to the bus depot. Jimmy was waiting. The past was returning.
He never called his father anything but Jimmy out of respect for his mother. You see he blamed himself for her ultimate destruction. As a child he remembered wishing for his father's return so he could escape the burden he carried on his small shoulders. At age seven he was the adult, and his mother the child. In his idealized world, the coming of his father would bring salvation to him and his mother.
One day he thought that his wish had come true. Jimmy came back. However, he soon realized the gain of a father only meant the loss of a mother.
Coleman pulled the truck over as a floodgate of painful emotions threatened to break through the dam he had constructed around himself. As if sensing his torment, the heavens released a thunderous roar and a torrential downpour of rain. In a daze, he watched the windshield wipers swish back and forth across the glass. Meanwhile, mother nature continued to compose a soulful melody of beating rain and hammering thunder. Coleman blinked. He turned away from the street view ahead and looked into the rearview mirror. Instead of the present, he saw more reflections of the past.
He did not see the smooth pattern of rain moving down the rear window glass but rather the tear streaked face of his mother the first time he had left her.
He recalled the excitement he felt when his father arrived. Excitement quickly turned to dismay as Jimmy and Luann fought. Jimmy angrily told Luann that no son of his would live in a filthy trailer with a junkie whore for a mother. He picked Coleman up and proceeded towards his car. Luann followed crying and begging Jimmy not to take the only good thing in her life. In desperation, Luann clung to Jimmy's legs. Jimmy calmly disengaged himself from Luann's grasp while tightly holding a hysterical Coleman. The image Coleman carried with him from that day forward was his mother chasing after the care with tears streaming down her face.
He always blamed himself for his mother's pain that day because he had wished for his father to come rescue him. He pleaded for his father to go back for her. Jimmy refused. Therefore, Coleman swore he would never call Jimmy father due to the guilt he felt for leaving his mother. It would be five years before he saw her again.
Coleman went to live with Jimmy's mom. His grandmother was not an intentionally cruel woman just one embittered by the realities of her life. She was incapable of showing affection towards the small boy she felt obligated to raise. Moments of respite from her cynicism arrived with Jimmy's visits.
Coleman began to worship Jimmy due to the laughter he brought with him when he visited. Over the next couple of years, Coleman continued to admire Jimmy but began to sense the fear men had of his father. At age ten, Coleman witnessed for the first time the violence bottled up inside of Jimmy. Thereafter, on several occasions, Coleman saw his father savagely beat men who crossed him. His father never abused him directly, but Coleman never forgot the powerful anger Jimmy carried just below the surface.
On Coleman's twelve birthday, Jimmy was arrested for murder. When his father was sentenced to prison, Coleman's mother re-entered his life. She moved them to New York City to find a better life. Instead a life of misery awaited. His mother escaped into the world of drug addiction. Coleman tried to rescue her but eventually gave up. He left her for the second time at age 16. She overdosed soon after.
Coleman incorporated several lessons from his childhood. First, from his father, he saw how to laugh at the world before the world laughed at you and the power of fear. Second, from his mother, he learned not to care too much because life demonstrated that caring changed nothing if someone did not want to change. Third, his grandmother taught him that life was a cosmic joke. Finally, the streets of New York instructed him on how pragmatism went a lot further than sentimentality.
Coleman rubbed his face to dispel the memories. When he looked into the rearview mirror a second time, all he saw was a haunted look in his eyes. The same look he had seen in Sky's eyes. He knew in that moment that Sky had somehow slipped past his defenses to touch a part of him he had closed off years ago. It terrified him.
Putting the truck into drive, Coleman pulled back onto the road. He noticed that the rain had stopped. A few minutes later he arrived at the bus depot. Jimmy stood on the curb smoking a cigarette. Upon seeing Coleman the glacier expression on Jimmy's face melted. Once Coleman was within reaching distance, Jimmy smiled and pulled him into a giant hug.
Jimmy released Coleman. "Well son don't just stand there help me with my bags." The rain had stopped but the true storm was just beginning.
Club 101
The euphoria Sky experienced a few moments ago quickly dissipated as she entered the public area of Club 101. She immediately noticed Jax sitting at a table by the stairs with yet another beautiful woman. It hurt deeply that he preferred the company of prostitutes over her. Suddenly her hand felt bare without the weight of the rings Jax gave her. After removing the rings last week, she decided to keep them off. After all, what was done was done.
Looking back on the relationship, Sky knew in her heart that it was not meant to be. On the other hand, she admitted to herself she would probably go back to Jax if he asked her. The allusions created by their relationship did not dissipate easily. In fact, Sky wanted to cling to the ideas born from what might have been in moments of weakness. Acceptance was something Sky never experienced in her life until Jax or so it seemed. The feeling of being accepted was hard to release.
It seemed her life was comprised of a series of rejections from the men in her life to her family. Being who she was never seemed enough. She thought that changed upon meeting Jax.
When she met Jax, Sky knew she wanted him in her life. He radiated the persona of rescuer, and Sky desired to be saved. Therefore, she manipulated circumstances to bring them together. Over several months, Sky began to enjoy the idea of becoming the woman Jax claimed she had great potential to achieve. However, that woman was an allusion.
Sky began to play the part she thought he desired. Consequently, Sky felt insecure in the act and began to doubt her ability to live up to Jax's expectations. She believed that if he saw the real her he would leave. She truly wanted to change the person she had been in order to please him. Insecurity crept in and her grandfather exploited it.
When Jax forgave her, married her, and made lifetime promises, Sky believed she finally found the acceptance she always craved. She deluded herself into thinking the created allusion was real. With Brenda's return, Sky learned that Jax was never completely hers. She was no longer the damsel he desired to rescue that part now belonged to Brenda. She hated Brenda for shattering her dreams.
Jax almost broke her spirit when he cruelly left her for Brenda. Sky understood then that Jax never truly accepted her only the character she created. Again she experienced rejection. Jax hurtfully proclaimed that she was not worthy of his affections because of who she was. He said that he had never known her and if he had he would not have married her. As a result, she declined into a path of self destruction in which she had only recently started to ascend.
The craving for a drink overwhelmed Sky. She needed to get away from the club and Jax. She walked passed his table without saying a word and exited the club. Driving rain hit her upon exit and immediately drenched her. Sky let the rain pound against her as she stood in the parking lot. Sky thought the storm outside almost matched the storm brewing within her. She had to see Coleman. He had become her anchor against the storm. Pulling the keys from her purse, Sky walked to her car. She would go to Coleman's house.
Brownstone
Luke followed Bobbi home after her shift. Luke knew that the recent development was difficult for his sister. After all, she partially blamed herself for Luann's pain. Moreover, Jimmy could complicate things dramatically. Luke intended to let Jimmy know that he would not allow Barbara Jean to be hurt. If Jimmy wanted retribution for being sent to prison, Luke would prevent it.
"Let me get you something to drink Barbara Jean. Sit down on the sofa. I will be back in a moment." Luke guided Bobbi to the sofa before going into the kitchen for water.
The torment of the past always seemed to return when life was going well Bobbi thought to herself. She did not like to recall everything that had transpired years ago. She frightened herself whenever she thought of the implications her past could have on her family today. Looking at her brother, Bobbi's mind receded into past memories.
Turmoil plagued Luke and Bobbi's young lives. In fact, they did what ever was necessary to survive. Luke became embroiled in a life of crime and violence. Bobbi turned to prostitution. However, degradation did not keep them down. Spencers were a strong breed.
Luke and Bobbi lost their parents early; resulting in them living with their Aunt Ruby. Ruby Anderson was a vital woman who taught them resilience. Unfortunately for Ruby, Luann never learned the lesson. After Luann had disappeared, Ruby never talked about her again. In fact, Ruby never acknowledge she had a daughter because the memories of what Luann's life had become were too difficult. Ruby protected herself by retreating into a life of denial. Luke and Bobbi never mentioned Luann to anyone because they did not want to bring more pain to Ruby.
Luann was a beautiful child who smiled frequently. However, childhood bliss quickly disappeared as Luann entered her pre-teen years. Luann rebelled against her mother every way possible. She blamed Ruby for everything that happened in regards to her life. At age 15, she declared she hated her mother and left. Part of Ruby died the day Luann ran away from home.
Luke discovered Luann was working at a strip club in a city about 75 miles away. He knew that Luann would run if she learned that he knew her whereabouts. Therefore, He decided to send his friend Jimmy to check on her. That ended up being a grave mistake. Time elapsed, Jimmy ensured Luke that Luann was fine. Unbeknownst to him, Luann and Jimmy began affair which resulted in Coleman. Luke regretted that he did not try to help Luann but at the time he was caught up in a personal crises of his own. Bobbi was still a child. Years later, Luann returned home. Luke had left town by that time so he was not aware of events that led up to Jimmy committing murder or Bobbi's testifying against Jimmy. For Bobbi, it seemed like the worst time in her life.
Luke's gentle shake of her shoulder pulled Bobbi out of her rumination. Bobbi looked like a frightened child to Luke. All he wanted to do was protect her.
Quartermaines
Big Alice had received the prescription from Andy. Tonight she would drug Edward. The remaining details of the plan were ready to go.
Edward hoped his plan with Faith worked. He had negotiated with her for an hour before a deal was struck. Now he looked forward to an evening drink before going to bed.
Alan and Monica discussed their children. They were both very happy that Emily was home but concerned about her continued recovery. Monica voiced concerns about AJ and what he could be up to. Alan told her not to worry. Monica answered that when it came to AJ she always worried. Finally, Monica sadly mentioned how she missed Jason and hoped he was okay. Alan agreed.
Emily tried to sleep but she continued to think about Zander.
New York
The meeting with Tracy had been very successful in his opinion. Once he told her about grandfather working with the mob to go after Ned, Tracy decided to join his effort. After all, Tracy did not want Ned to be physically harmed. She may be ruthless but she was Ned's mother. Moreover, the strategy he proposed worked towards both of their benefits. He needed to thank Sky for the information on grandfather when he got home.
On the other side of town, Jax and Ned met to figure out what was causing the hindrance to their plan. Ned had asked Jax to meet him in New York because he thought his mother might behind the sabotage.
Penthouse
Staring out into the stormy night, a feeling of apprehension overtook Carly. She knew things were intensifying in Sonny's business. However, tonight she got the notion that things were about to dramatically change. She wished Sonny would come home soon to reassure her.
Corinthos / Morgan Warehouse
"Sonny, I discovered that Ned and Jax are behind the Dock Project issue we discussed last week." Jason told Sonny.
"What counter measure have you taken." Sonny gruffly replied.
Slightly offended at Sonny's tone of voice, Jason gave Sonny a sideway glance. "I just found out about 10 minutes ago. Counter measures will be taken in the morning."
Kelly's
Rick knew the time had come to make a move. He picked up the phone and dialed the Port Charles Hotel.
"Hello" a female voice answered.
"Faith it is time."