Part 7
Port Charles Park
Zander pensively sat on a bench in the middle of the Port Charles Park. Thankfully, the rain had ceased a few moments ago; therefore, he avoided getting too wet. Earlier in the week, Emily had called to let him know that she would be returning soon. He wondered if she was back in town yet. He hoped so because he had missed her a great deal. Very few people including his father had stuck by him except for Emily. When she left town, so many things changed. He hoped that Emily's return would heal the rifts in their relationship. Looking at his watch, Zander realized how late it was. However, he was not ready to leave the solitude the park provided. Then he saw Cameron.
Zander stood to leave when Cameron began approaching him from several yards away. "Zander wait! I need to talk to you." Cameron yelled as he noticed Zander getting ready to take off. Before Zander could escape, Cameron ran to within reaching distance of him.
"I don't want to talk you. I think you have said everything that needs to be said. Like how the wrong son died and how you will never forgive me." Zander said in a defensive but hurt tone of voice.
"Zander, I do not want to discuss our past right now. I wanted to talk to you about working with Ned Ashton. According to Alexis he is involved with the mob. I came to warn you before you get pulled back into that life. Alexis cares about what happens to you. She asked me to help you from making a mistake."
"Oh Alexis cares about me. Well dad I already know about Ned. And you have had no influence over my life since you kicked me to the curb after Peter's death. So if you will excuse me, I will take my leave of you." Zander sarcastically replied.
"Zander be reasonable." Cameron started to say but before he could finish Zander left.
As he heard Cameron's voice trailing after him, Zander clenched his fist and hurried his step. His father always managed to bring the acute pain of Peter's death to the forefront. Zander desperately wished for forgiveness. Only Emily had given him any absolution even though he believed he did not deserve it. He needed her right now to help him through the agony of reliving his past.
Cameron stared at Zander's retreating back. No matter how hard he tried to rebuild the bridge between himself and his son, he always failed. He knew that he unintentionally allowed his bitterness to destroy any reconciliation with Zander. He loved his son but he was incapable of acknowledge it to Zander. Consequently, he continued to hurt his son needlessly. Saddened, Cameron sank down upon the bench in the exact spot Zander sat just moments ago.
Quartermaines
Snoring heavily Edward slumped in one of the chairs in the den. Big Alice was thankful that the entire Quartermaine family had retired for the night. In addition, Reginald was out on a date with Leticia and was not expected to return any time soon. Therefore, she could easily maneuver Edward through the house to the car port outside. Luckily she had access to the wheel chair Emily used last year which would allow her to move Edward without too much hassle. Without further delay, she lifted Edward into the wheel chair and wheeled him to the car port where Andy was waiting. "I'll take it from here. Thanks Alice." Andy said after he and Big Alice placed Edward in the BMW.
Penthouse
Carly turned from the window when she heard Sonny enter the penthouse. Noticing her worried look he reached for her. Carly melted into his arms.
"I have been worried about you Sonny, where were you?" Carly asked apprehensively.
"At the warehouse with Jason. What's the matter Carly you look like you have seen a ghost?" Sonny gently asked as he cupped his hands around her face.
"All night I have had a horrible feeling that something horrendous is going to happen. I can't shake this feeling Sonny. Something is not right. Call it a premonition or a sixth sense or whatever, I just know that it can't be ignored. Promise me that you will be careful. I don't know what I would do if something happened to you." Carly declared as tears leaked from her eyes.
Wiping the tears from her face, Sonny responded "Don't worry Carly everything will be okay." However, a forbidding cloud still hung in the air. Carly was scared and Sonny was unsure.
Port Charles Hotel
Faith thought about the days events as she casually undressed. First she met with Edward to discuss Ned then with Rick to discuss Sonny. Everything was falling into place. She was not going to be small time for too much longer. Soon the Port Charles docks would be under her control and Sonny would be out of the picture. Smiling Faith picked up the phone and dialed a number. "The hit is a go."
Coleman's
Sky had intended to go straight to Coleman's a couple of hours ago when she had first prepared to leave Club 101. However, she noticed Jax exiting the club soon after she got into her car. She decided to follow him. She tailed him to the airport and discovered his pilot had filed a flight plan to New York.
While driving around town Sky wondered why Jax would go to New York? Was it about AJ? Another woman? Family? Questions without answers kept going through her mind. After seeing Jax at Club 101 and worrying about the plan with AJ, Sky's nerves were close to the breaking point. She was emotionally wrecked from the events of the evening. Finally she decided to head towards Coleman's house.
Coleman eyed Jimmy as he moved about the room. Jimmy picked up the picture sitting on the end table. It was the same picture Sky commented on a week ago. Jimmy smiled as he looked at the picture of him and Luann.
"I see that you kept some mementos." Jimmy said as he showed the picture to Coleman. Coleman nodded. Replacing the picture Jimmy sat down on the sofa. "I would like a beer if you have one."
"Sure. Do you want American or imported?" Coleman asked.
"American. Thanks."
Coleman retrieved the beer from the refrigerator and gave it to Jimmy. Before he could take a seat, the door bell rang. He went to answer the door while Jimmy thumbed through the tv guide.
"Sky! What are you doing here?" Coleman nervously asked.
"I had to see you." Sky responded as she pushed past Coleman. Coleman scratched his neck as he as he glanced with an uncomfortable look at Sky and Jimmy. Sky stopped dead in her tracks when she noticed Jimmy sitting on the sofa. Jimmy smiled at Sky and gave Coleman questioning look. Sky turned to Coleman.
"Uh Sky, this is Jimmy. Jimmy, Sky."
"I am Coleman's old man. And you are?" Jimmy asked as he stood up. Sky was shocked.
"Um.Sky Quartermaine. I am a business associate of Coleman's." Coleman held his breath during the exchange unsure of what to say next. Jimmy held out his hand to Sky. Sky tentatively shook it.
"Well son you are one lucky bastard to have such a beautiful associate. Here sit down Sky." Sky proceeded to sit down on the sofa. "Would you like a beer?" Sky shook her head no. Coleman was relieved that she turned down the offer of alcohol. Jimmy plopped down on the recliner while Coleman joined Sky on the sofa. Sky recalled the photograph she saw last week and realized that the picture was of a younger Jimmy.
The next half hour passed awkwardly with occasional stilted conversation. Eventually, Jimmy declared that he was exhausted from his trip and retired to the guest room. Once he left, Sky questioned Coleman about his father, completely forgetting about her earlier woes. Coleman told her as little as possible.
Brownstone
Bobbi laid in bed worrying about Jimmy. She prayed that everything would work out. She really did not want Carly to be hurt, but she had an uneasy feeling that she would be. Luke promised to track down Jimmy and to have a discussion with him. Bobbi hoped that Luke knew what he was doing. Luke had so much on his plate right now with Jimmy and trying to get power of attorney away from Nikolas. All Bobbi could do was wait.
Meanwhile, Luke constructed a plan in his mind on how to approach Jimmy. The first step would be to find him.
Port Charles Park
Cameron spent the night at General Hospital going over a psyche case that was emitted to the ER at 1:00AM. He wanted to take a walk through the park before heading home. During his walk, he came across a disoriented Edward in pajamas and a smoking jacket. Edward had no idea how he got to the park. Cameron took Edward to General Hospital hoping to find Alan or Monica.
Port Charles Park
Zander pensively sat on a bench in the middle of the Port Charles Park. Thankfully, the rain had ceased a few moments ago; therefore, he avoided getting too wet. Earlier in the week, Emily had called to let him know that she would be returning soon. He wondered if she was back in town yet. He hoped so because he had missed her a great deal. Very few people including his father had stuck by him except for Emily. When she left town, so many things changed. He hoped that Emily's return would heal the rifts in their relationship. Looking at his watch, Zander realized how late it was. However, he was not ready to leave the solitude the park provided. Then he saw Cameron.
Zander stood to leave when Cameron began approaching him from several yards away. "Zander wait! I need to talk to you." Cameron yelled as he noticed Zander getting ready to take off. Before Zander could escape, Cameron ran to within reaching distance of him.
"I don't want to talk you. I think you have said everything that needs to be said. Like how the wrong son died and how you will never forgive me." Zander said in a defensive but hurt tone of voice.
"Zander, I do not want to discuss our past right now. I wanted to talk to you about working with Ned Ashton. According to Alexis he is involved with the mob. I came to warn you before you get pulled back into that life. Alexis cares about what happens to you. She asked me to help you from making a mistake."
"Oh Alexis cares about me. Well dad I already know about Ned. And you have had no influence over my life since you kicked me to the curb after Peter's death. So if you will excuse me, I will take my leave of you." Zander sarcastically replied.
"Zander be reasonable." Cameron started to say but before he could finish Zander left.
As he heard Cameron's voice trailing after him, Zander clenched his fist and hurried his step. His father always managed to bring the acute pain of Peter's death to the forefront. Zander desperately wished for forgiveness. Only Emily had given him any absolution even though he believed he did not deserve it. He needed her right now to help him through the agony of reliving his past.
Cameron stared at Zander's retreating back. No matter how hard he tried to rebuild the bridge between himself and his son, he always failed. He knew that he unintentionally allowed his bitterness to destroy any reconciliation with Zander. He loved his son but he was incapable of acknowledge it to Zander. Consequently, he continued to hurt his son needlessly. Saddened, Cameron sank down upon the bench in the exact spot Zander sat just moments ago.
Quartermaines
Snoring heavily Edward slumped in one of the chairs in the den. Big Alice was thankful that the entire Quartermaine family had retired for the night. In addition, Reginald was out on a date with Leticia and was not expected to return any time soon. Therefore, she could easily maneuver Edward through the house to the car port outside. Luckily she had access to the wheel chair Emily used last year which would allow her to move Edward without too much hassle. Without further delay, she lifted Edward into the wheel chair and wheeled him to the car port where Andy was waiting. "I'll take it from here. Thanks Alice." Andy said after he and Big Alice placed Edward in the BMW.
Penthouse
Carly turned from the window when she heard Sonny enter the penthouse. Noticing her worried look he reached for her. Carly melted into his arms.
"I have been worried about you Sonny, where were you?" Carly asked apprehensively.
"At the warehouse with Jason. What's the matter Carly you look like you have seen a ghost?" Sonny gently asked as he cupped his hands around her face.
"All night I have had a horrible feeling that something horrendous is going to happen. I can't shake this feeling Sonny. Something is not right. Call it a premonition or a sixth sense or whatever, I just know that it can't be ignored. Promise me that you will be careful. I don't know what I would do if something happened to you." Carly declared as tears leaked from her eyes.
Wiping the tears from her face, Sonny responded "Don't worry Carly everything will be okay." However, a forbidding cloud still hung in the air. Carly was scared and Sonny was unsure.
Port Charles Hotel
Faith thought about the days events as she casually undressed. First she met with Edward to discuss Ned then with Rick to discuss Sonny. Everything was falling into place. She was not going to be small time for too much longer. Soon the Port Charles docks would be under her control and Sonny would be out of the picture. Smiling Faith picked up the phone and dialed a number. "The hit is a go."
Coleman's
Sky had intended to go straight to Coleman's a couple of hours ago when she had first prepared to leave Club 101. However, she noticed Jax exiting the club soon after she got into her car. She decided to follow him. She tailed him to the airport and discovered his pilot had filed a flight plan to New York.
While driving around town Sky wondered why Jax would go to New York? Was it about AJ? Another woman? Family? Questions without answers kept going through her mind. After seeing Jax at Club 101 and worrying about the plan with AJ, Sky's nerves were close to the breaking point. She was emotionally wrecked from the events of the evening. Finally she decided to head towards Coleman's house.
Coleman eyed Jimmy as he moved about the room. Jimmy picked up the picture sitting on the end table. It was the same picture Sky commented on a week ago. Jimmy smiled as he looked at the picture of him and Luann.
"I see that you kept some mementos." Jimmy said as he showed the picture to Coleman. Coleman nodded. Replacing the picture Jimmy sat down on the sofa. "I would like a beer if you have one."
"Sure. Do you want American or imported?" Coleman asked.
"American. Thanks."
Coleman retrieved the beer from the refrigerator and gave it to Jimmy. Before he could take a seat, the door bell rang. He went to answer the door while Jimmy thumbed through the tv guide.
"Sky! What are you doing here?" Coleman nervously asked.
"I had to see you." Sky responded as she pushed past Coleman. Coleman scratched his neck as he as he glanced with an uncomfortable look at Sky and Jimmy. Sky stopped dead in her tracks when she noticed Jimmy sitting on the sofa. Jimmy smiled at Sky and gave Coleman questioning look. Sky turned to Coleman.
"Uh Sky, this is Jimmy. Jimmy, Sky."
"I am Coleman's old man. And you are?" Jimmy asked as he stood up. Sky was shocked.
"Um.Sky Quartermaine. I am a business associate of Coleman's." Coleman held his breath during the exchange unsure of what to say next. Jimmy held out his hand to Sky. Sky tentatively shook it.
"Well son you are one lucky bastard to have such a beautiful associate. Here sit down Sky." Sky proceeded to sit down on the sofa. "Would you like a beer?" Sky shook her head no. Coleman was relieved that she turned down the offer of alcohol. Jimmy plopped down on the recliner while Coleman joined Sky on the sofa. Sky recalled the photograph she saw last week and realized that the picture was of a younger Jimmy.
The next half hour passed awkwardly with occasional stilted conversation. Eventually, Jimmy declared that he was exhausted from his trip and retired to the guest room. Once he left, Sky questioned Coleman about his father, completely forgetting about her earlier woes. Coleman told her as little as possible.
Brownstone
Bobbi laid in bed worrying about Jimmy. She prayed that everything would work out. She really did not want Carly to be hurt, but she had an uneasy feeling that she would be. Luke promised to track down Jimmy and to have a discussion with him. Bobbi hoped that Luke knew what he was doing. Luke had so much on his plate right now with Jimmy and trying to get power of attorney away from Nikolas. All Bobbi could do was wait.
Meanwhile, Luke constructed a plan in his mind on how to approach Jimmy. The first step would be to find him.
Port Charles Park
Cameron spent the night at General Hospital going over a psyche case that was emitted to the ER at 1:00AM. He wanted to take a walk through the park before heading home. During his walk, he came across a disoriented Edward in pajamas and a smoking jacket. Edward had no idea how he got to the park. Cameron took Edward to General Hospital hoping to find Alan or Monica.