Chapter 8
Brandon and Lexie were standing in the middle of Victor's mansion hugging each other as though the world was going to end.
Lexie stepped back and said "I thought I'd never see you again, when you didn't come to the funeral.."
"I couldn't.I was in the middle of a delicate case."
"Oh Brandon, your father, poor Theo, I don't know what I am going to do" Lexie broke down and cried again for the love she lost.
"Don't worry Lex I will do everything I can to help." Brandon comforted Lexie, who was now his only link to the man that was his father.
Philip shook his head and turned back to Belle. Sami is probably going to go ballistic when she hears he is back in town especially with how chummy he is with Lexie.
"I know it, she already started a scene a little early I am just glad she left before.well let's just say I'm just glad she left."
Victor looked up from the conversation he was having with Bo and saw Lexie and Brandon's embrace.
I knew he would be good for her he thought, I only wish I had thought of inviting him here, I wonder how he knew? Ah well it is all for the best.
Victor then stood up and clapped his hands together to get everyone's attention.
"Good evening everyone, I hope you are all enjoying yourself. I know the reason for my party may seem a little vague to you with all the murder and mayhem going about lately, but I felt that it was high time that we have some good news for a change."
Murmurs went through the crowd at this statement.
"Recently, I have lost many people who were close to me throughout my life, including my shining star who always steered me on the right course." Victor smiled wistfully and glanced at Bo who returned a half smile.
"These recent tragedies have only served to enlighten me that we must seize the day and make the most of every opportunity that we have. Thus I have under taken a project that will serve to commemorate those who we have lost over our time here too early."
At this point Henderson rolled in a mysteriously covered cart.
"I wish to present to the good people of Salem the Isabella Tuscano Opera House!"
With that Victor unveiled the gorgeous structure he had contracted Stevie an old friend of his dear departed daughter's to build.
Brady gasped at the mention of his mother's name and what it was connected to. He looked at Victor his eyes brimming with tears and communicated through his eyes a silent thank you. He then looked over at his father who was also going through the same emotions he was with Doc hanging on his arm; Brady could only wished Chloe would have been able to see this with him.
"In this place, named after my daughter I also intend to have areas named after each of the loved ones we have lost to this serial killer," Victor continued, "in this way their memory will live on forever, not just in the hearts and minds of those who knew them best but by whomever visits this wonderful place of refuge."
Applause rippled through the crowd after Victor's announcement. As this occurred, simultaneously a young man let himself into the party and watched the crowd with amusement.
Victor continued, "Now I would like to turn over the floor to the night's entertainment, someone who you all know of very well and a star in her own right."
With this the lights dimmed and a young man took his place behind the piano. The strains of "O Holy Night" began to play and a wonderfully charged, passionate voice ripped through the crowd shocking all in attendance.
O holy Night The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Savior's birth..
Brady took a staggering breath as his head snapped to the make shift stage that had been set up for his grandfather's party, it couldn't be.but yet it was.
"Diva" Brady breathe.
Brandon and Lexie were standing in the middle of Victor's mansion hugging each other as though the world was going to end.
Lexie stepped back and said "I thought I'd never see you again, when you didn't come to the funeral.."
"I couldn't.I was in the middle of a delicate case."
"Oh Brandon, your father, poor Theo, I don't know what I am going to do" Lexie broke down and cried again for the love she lost.
"Don't worry Lex I will do everything I can to help." Brandon comforted Lexie, who was now his only link to the man that was his father.
Philip shook his head and turned back to Belle. Sami is probably going to go ballistic when she hears he is back in town especially with how chummy he is with Lexie.
"I know it, she already started a scene a little early I am just glad she left before.well let's just say I'm just glad she left."
Victor looked up from the conversation he was having with Bo and saw Lexie and Brandon's embrace.
I knew he would be good for her he thought, I only wish I had thought of inviting him here, I wonder how he knew? Ah well it is all for the best.
Victor then stood up and clapped his hands together to get everyone's attention.
"Good evening everyone, I hope you are all enjoying yourself. I know the reason for my party may seem a little vague to you with all the murder and mayhem going about lately, but I felt that it was high time that we have some good news for a change."
Murmurs went through the crowd at this statement.
"Recently, I have lost many people who were close to me throughout my life, including my shining star who always steered me on the right course." Victor smiled wistfully and glanced at Bo who returned a half smile.
"These recent tragedies have only served to enlighten me that we must seize the day and make the most of every opportunity that we have. Thus I have under taken a project that will serve to commemorate those who we have lost over our time here too early."
At this point Henderson rolled in a mysteriously covered cart.
"I wish to present to the good people of Salem the Isabella Tuscano Opera House!"
With that Victor unveiled the gorgeous structure he had contracted Stevie an old friend of his dear departed daughter's to build.
Brady gasped at the mention of his mother's name and what it was connected to. He looked at Victor his eyes brimming with tears and communicated through his eyes a silent thank you. He then looked over at his father who was also going through the same emotions he was with Doc hanging on his arm; Brady could only wished Chloe would have been able to see this with him.
"In this place, named after my daughter I also intend to have areas named after each of the loved ones we have lost to this serial killer," Victor continued, "in this way their memory will live on forever, not just in the hearts and minds of those who knew them best but by whomever visits this wonderful place of refuge."
Applause rippled through the crowd after Victor's announcement. As this occurred, simultaneously a young man let himself into the party and watched the crowd with amusement.
Victor continued, "Now I would like to turn over the floor to the night's entertainment, someone who you all know of very well and a star in her own right."
With this the lights dimmed and a young man took his place behind the piano. The strains of "O Holy Night" began to play and a wonderfully charged, passionate voice ripped through the crowd shocking all in attendance.
O holy Night The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Savior's birth..
Brady took a staggering breath as his head snapped to the make shift stage that had been set up for his grandfather's party, it couldn't be.but yet it was.
"Diva" Brady breathe.