Revelations Chapter Three
Disclaimer: Nope, I don't own them.
A/N: Okay, so I ran into a rough spot while writing this chapter where this story doesn't quite fit in with the show timelines. So it'll be set right after St. Patrick's Day (also known as "the day after Valentine's Day") and Cassie and Tony aren't dead. If I happen to find anything else that wasn't right, I'll be sure and try to clear it up ASAP. Other than that, I hope you enjoy this!
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Cassie awoke the next morning feeling refreshed and full of energy. The thought of seeing Jamie again caused her to get out of bed at a faster pace than any usual day. She, like most girls, couldn't resist seeing that beautiful face again.
She came down the stairs at a run and found Jamie and Tony conversing in the living room.
"Hey handsome, did you miss me?" She pranced across the room to his side and put on the brightest smile she could muster this early in the morning.
"Do you even have to ask?" He grinned down at her.
Tony watched for a moment before interjecting. "Breakfast is ready, if you two wish to join me. I had the staff put together the most exquisite meal for our guest."
"You don't need to go all out just for me. Give me a bowl of Lucky Charms and I'll be more than happy," Jamie stated with a twinkle in his eye as he watched Cassie grin and sashay her way behind Tony towards the kitchen.
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Jennifer was sitting in the waiting room at University Hospital waiting for Lexie to call her in for her sonogram. Because of the high risk of her pregnancy, Lexie suggested that she run a series of tests, including a sonogram, at least once a month.
A girl with shoulder length, dark hair who, from the looks of it, was only in her early twenties, approached the front desk. She looked down at the slight bulge in her abdomen when the woman behind the counter said, "Excuse me, miss, can I help you?"
She looked up from her thoughts and forced a polite smile to spread across her face. "Can I possibly get an appointment on short notice?"
The nurse checked the schedule for the day. "As a matter of fact, I think I can squeeze you in right now," she replied brightly, handing the girl a clipboard of forms. "Just fill these out and Dr. Carver will be with you in a moment."
The girl managed a, "Thank you," as she went to the empty velvet seat next to Jennifer. Jennifer glanced upward while the girl proceeded to fill out the forms.
"I don't believe I've seen you here before."
The girl looked up after she finished filling out the space for her birth date. "I just got here a few days ago."
"I'm Jennifer." She smiled, giving the girl hope that coming to Salem was the right decision.
"I'm Bianca. You will not believe what a relief it is to know there's at least one friendly face in this town."
"Salem is a wonderful place to live. It's sort of in a state of chaos right now, but I know it will get back to normal soon."
Bianca remembered the major news article she had read about in the newspaper that morning.
"When I first saw the headlines all over the place I wasn't too sure that I chose the right town or not. That's so horrible to hear that someone was murdered on Valentine's Day," Bianca said with a slight grimace.
"That was my cousin, Doug Williams." Jennifer tried as hard as she could to suppress the tears that threatened to surface.
"Oh my God, I had no idea! I'm so, so sorry."
Bianca placed a comforting hand on Jennifer's shoulder, which in turn was greeted with much gratitude.
"I'll be all right. My cousin and her husband are on the Salem P.D. and I know that they are doing all that they can to stop this maniac."
"That's good to hear. I bet this town could use some cheering up after all the devastation they have been through."
The nurse poked her head over the counter in Bianca and Jennifer's direction, saying, "Miss, the doctor will see you now."
Bianca cut their conversation short and Jennifer added quickly while jotting something down on a piece of paper, "Here's my number. If you need anything at all feel free to call me."
"Oh, thank you so much!" Bianca took the paper and pocketed it away safely.
"You're welcome. Now, you had better get back there, this place is getting crowded. I know I wouldn't want to be in here when another wave of patients come through that door."
Bianca waved her goodbye, grinning inwardly at the fact that she made a new friend so quickly.
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Nicole stood impatiently at the airport waiting for the next flight from Colorado to come rolling down the runway. She twiddled her thumbs and glanced at her watched, grumbling to herself.
"Where the hell is he?"
She turned and walked up to the counter.
"Do you know anything about flight 108 from Colorado?"
The woman behind the desk checked the computer screen in front of her.
"The flight was off to a late start, but I'm sure it will be arriving any moment now."
Nicole turned back to the great glass window overlooking a field of grass separating the airport window from the runway. She spotted a speck in the clouds off in the distance, rapidly declining in altitude and headed directly for the long runway.
"Great."
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Jamie sat back in his chair in the grand dining hall of the mansion. Cassie finished her meal and wiped the corners of her mouth with her napkin like the mannerly young woman she would never dare show in public for fear of ruining her long running reputation of being a bitch.
"That was by far the best meal I've had… since Thanksgiving, I'd have to say," Jamie gleamed, not taking his eyes off Cassie's brilliantly lit ones for a second.
"Well you can expect an even better one at lunch today," Tony stated from his ignored position next to Cassie.
Jamie's gaze was stolen at Tony's words and he looked at the Count with gratification.
"I appreciate this, I really do, but you don't need to be so generous. I mean, I'm practically a stranger, but yet you let me stay the night here and now you're serving me breakfast as if I was a family member."
Tony looked at Jamie, his true emotions blanketed with a stealthy complexion. His features remained almost blank despite the smile on his face.
"Oh come on now, there's no need to be so humble! You've become friends with Cassie and you needed a place to stay. My home is more than welcome for you, so you don't need to worry anymore."
Cassie sat up straight in her chair and began fiddling with the necklace she was wearing. Jamie still couldn't believe how gorgeous she looked, but little did he know she had the same thoughts running in circles through her mind.
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Nicole through the airport to a man with short brownish-blonde hair and the most stunning hazel eyes she could ever lay her eyes on who was standing next to the baggage claim.
"I've been waiting around this place for over an hour! I was beginning to think you would be a no show."
"Hey, hey, there's no need to jump to conclusions. I told you on the phone last week that I would be here, and I was good on my word. The flight was just delayed, that's all."
"So I can be assured that you'll keep your end of the bargain?"
"You bet your skinny ass I will."
Nicole looked at him maliciously. "Oh, believe me, your ass will be of much more help to me than mine will in this case. As long as you hold up your end of the deal, Brady will be so jealous of you he'll forget that dopey diva stuck in Europe and find his way right into my bed, where he belongs."
"And you'll help me with my little problem?"
"Of course! When this is all said and done, we'll both be with our soul mates faster than you can say fried cheese."
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A/N: I love reviews, so with all the inspiration I get I'll try and update faster than I normally do! You know what to do ;)