A/N: Sorry for the short chapters, but that's just how things have been breaking down.

Chapter 16 - "Another Faith Restored"

When Nikolas strolled towards the nurses' station at GH, he didn't notice Emily Quartermaine sitting in the waiting area, and at first she didn't notice him. Nikolas went straight for Bobbie. Laura was still worried about her son's well being, and asked that Bobbie be taken to him to check him out. Nikolas offered to give Bobbie the instructions to meet Sonny's driver, who would take her to the safe house.

"What can I do for you, Nikolas?" Bobbie asked when she saw him coming her way.

Nikolas leaned on his elbows against the counter of the nurses' station, trying to look casual and glanced around the floor. Finally, in as low a voice he could manage without seeming suspicious, he said, "There's someone who needs medical attention."

Bobbie, after years of Spencer family experience knew immediately something was up. She gestured Nikolas to follow her to an empty set of couches and once they were alone and relatively secluded, she asked, "Who?"

"Your nephew," Nikolas answered quickly. Bobbie only stared at him. The words hit a block in her mind. "Your only blood nephew," Nikolas repeated.

Bobbie shook her head. "I don't know what you're trying to tell me, Nikolas, but..."

"He's alive, Bobbie," Nikolas said, his voice barely above a whisper. "He's alive. He's in Port Charles. He's alive, but Laura is worried about him and she wants you to check him out."

"Where?" Bobbie breathed. "Did Luke actually find him when he went to Greece? Why didn't he tell me?"

Nikolas did his best to calm Bobbie who was rapidly becoming more animated. "Luke didn't find him," he softly explained. "He made his way back alone. He's hiding out in Sonny Corinthos's safe house."

Tears sparked to Bobbie's eyes. "Can I see him now?" she asked. "My shift just ended."

Nikolas gave her what comfort he could. "One of Sonny's drivers is waiting in the lower parking lot. He'll take you to the safe house." Bobbie nodded gratefully and brushed away her tears. "Obviously you can't tell anyone," Nikolas warned her. "Helena's still looking for him."

"You don't need to explain that to me," Bobbie assured him. "I am a Spencer, after all."

Nikolas laughed. "Yeah, I guess it sort of comes with the territory."

Bobbie took a few moments to collect herself and then gathered her things and went off to find Sonny's driver. Emily watched her walk off towards the elevators and caught up with Nikolas.

"What's going on?" she asked. "Bobbie looked kind of upset. Is something wrong with Lesley Lu?"

Nikolas tried to shake her off. "No, LuLu's fine. It's nothing really. Laura just wanted to talk to her," he lied, "and since I had to be here anyway I offered to relay the message."

"Oh." This didn't make complete sense to Emily, but she let it slide. "Why did you need to be here? Did you have an appointment or something?"

"No. Just financial stuff," he told her. "Nothing major, just something that would be better done face to face." He glanced at his watch and said, "I'm sorry, Em, but I need to run. I'll see you later?"

Emily nodded as he left in far too great a hurry. She knew something was up, but she couldn't for the life of her figure out what it might be.

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Lucky and Elizabeth were flipping through the Port Charles Herald when Bobbie came knocking at the door. Elizabeth rose to answer it and Bobbie practically barreled past her to see Lucky. Her expression upon seeing her nephew's face was one of complete elation. She crossed the room in quick steps and threw her arms around him.

"Nice to see you too, Aunt Bobbie,' he said, the words muffled against her shoulder.

It took a few minutes for the shock to wear off, after which Bobbie took the time to look over Lucky and make sure he was healthy. After a short examination she declared him to be very fit, considering what he had been through. His heart rate was high, but that was certainly to be expected.

Bobbie stayed around for a while, if only to soak in Lucky's presence. Eventually, she had to leave to pick up Lucas, but not before promising to help him in any way he could ask of her.

On her way to pick up her son, she crossed paths with Nikolas on the docks. As quietly and covertly as possible, she told him Lucky was just fine and healthy. She repeated her promise of service and hurried on her way.

Nikolas walked by the water looking around to make sure he was alone, and pulled out his phone to call his mother.

"Bobbie just got back from seeing him," he said into the phone with no greeting. "She says he's fine. A little high strung, but he's fine." He listened for a few beats and replied, "I know, Mother. I almost don't want to believe it until he can be safe in open daylight. I know...I love you too." He put the phone back in his pocket. He stared off out at the water and didn't notice the footsteps coming progressively closer, or the shadow growing by his side.