~@~@ Complicated Ch. 4
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Quartermaine Mansion
" This is just ridiculous." Edward Quartermaine bellowed as he stormed into the family room.
" What is it now Edward."
Edward glared at his daughter-in law, before answering." Don't you act coy, with me Monica." " I just talked to Vincent Charles of the hospital board, and he told me all about you supporting that criminal."
" I'm not supporting that criminal, I'm supporting the criminal's donation to create a battered woman shelter."
" Same difference if you ask me."
" But that's just it Father, no one asked you." Alan picked up his coffee cup, and glance toward his father." I don't like Corinthos either, but it's a great cause, and he has deep pockets."
" Rubbish, since when does having money make you respectable." He said picking up his copy of the Wall Street Journal.
" Since you started the trend Grandfather."
Edward dropped the paper, and glared at his granddaughter. Almost Three years later and he was still paying for the tricks he played with her and Jax, of course the marriage ended when Brenda returned from the dead, but that didn't keep Skye form laying all the blame at his door, and even though he knew he was responsible he refused to admit it." You know a little respect would go along way, young lady."
" I know that's why I give you as little as possible."
" Could you two please stop this foolish fighting?" Lila asked from her place at the head of the table, she didn't know how much longer she could stand the constant bickering. It was really a shame that Edward and Skye never seemed to see how similar they really were. " I'd like to have at least one civil breakfast."
" Then you picked the wrong house, Grandmother." The entire table turned to the door to look at the new arrival, and it was accurate to say that shock was evident on all their faces, as they recognized the youngest of the Quartermaine children, Emily. " May I suggest the brunch at the Port Charles Hotel, it's quite lovely, and I hear that some Quartermaines have actually been barred from the premises, which only goes to increase it's appeal."
"Emily, it's delightful to see you here." Lila wheeled herself around in order to see her grandchild better.
" Thank you Grandmother, I'm happy to be seen." Emily replied, as she stopped by her Lila's wheel chair, and hugged the woman gently." You're looking particularly lovely today."
" And you've gotten a silver tongue, I think Law School, may have been an unwise decision." She patted her granddaughter's cheek noticing the subtle differences form the last time she saw her. Emily had let her hair grow out again, and she seemed more confident then she did, three months ago. She watched silently as others welcomed her home, the hugs were returned enthusiastically, but Emily still seemed somewhat guarded.
" Nonsense Lila, we need a competent lawyer, and who better then our little Emily."
" Gee Grandfather, don't let her get a swelled head. " Skye muttered as she stepped away form her sisters hug, there were still some days, when she wanted to hate Emily for being the favored grandchild and daughter, but she could never bring herself to do it. The main reason was simply Emily, somehow she had found a way to stay of the game that Edward seemed to play with everyone else, and Skye always had to admire her for it. "Welcome home little sister."
" Never mind your false pleasantries Skye, we have business to attend to." He turned toward Emily a smile forming on his face." Now, we have same contracts that you should look over…"
" Grandfather, I think it best that ELQ's legal counsel handle that." Emily sat down at the table, waiting patiently for the implication of her statement to sink in. She felt a heated gaze on her, and look up to meet her father's laughing eyes, it was sick the way her family appeared to get overjoyed at the prospect of someone dodging grandfather's games.
" What's that suppose to mean young lady?"
" I think it's her way of telling you that she's not ELQ'S legal counsel." Any early morning tension was now gone form Skye's face, her perfect little sister Emily, was once again taking herself out of the game, and once again she was proud as hell. " Is that what you mean, Emily?"
Emily ruefully shook her head, she was sure the need to enjoy a family members pain was genetic. " I'm not going into corporate law, I'm joining Alexis' law firm." The silence in the room was deafening, but she knew it wasn't over, refusing the job, was one thing, but what came next would surely giver her grandfather heart palpitations. " It the perfect job, considering that my new apartment, is only three blocks away."
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" Emily Quartermaine." Jagger read the name aloud and shook his head, he didn't know why he was reading the file, Taggert had told him everything he needed to know, but for some reason he still wanted to know more. " Chick probably doesn't even have a speeding ticket." He dropped the file on his desk and began reading, and several minutes later began to reread the file.
Emily Quartermaine did in fact have speeding tickets, along with a record for possession of narcotics, running away at the age of eleven, several instance where she was cited for interfering with a police investigation. The most notable transgression however was written in a bold red pen.
August 9, 2000 A suspect later identified as Alexander Smith held Ms. Quartermaine hostage at gunpoint. Jason Morgan was detained suspected as a possible accompliance, charges agasint Morgan were later dropped for lack of evidence.
August 15,2000, Miss Quartermaine retuned unharmed, but refused to give a statement implicating the suspect.
August 23, 2000 Alexander Smith is arrested on charges of murder of a police officer and kidnapping. Kidnapping charges later dropped, as Miss Quartermaine refuses to testify.
December 24, 2000 Alexander Smith is cleared of all Charges, and turns states evidence against Joseph Sorel, Statements for Miss Quartermaine as well as Michael 'Sonny' Corinthos were made on Smith's behalf.
April 12, 2001 Miss Quartermaine was reported missing form her boarding school in California.
August 8, 2001 Miss Quartermaine was paralyzed in a bus accident, then later sent away to a private rehabilitation center.
Jagger closed the folder and again began shaking his head, Taggert was right; she definitely seemed to have a soft spot for 'bad boys', starting with her big brother, and ending with her kidnapper/boyfriend. " If she wasn't off limits before she sure is now." The last thing Jagger needed was another girl with issues, and Emily seemed to have issues on top of issues. " Damn shame, she's hot as hell."