Father Figure

The Continuation to GENERAL HOSPITAL: The Next Generation...

"I knew Paige would have to find out the truth one day," said Lucky, "I was hoping for later rather then sooner."

Paige sat eavesdropping at the top of the stairs.

"Find out what truth," thought Paige.

The Next Day...

Paige awoke intent on finding out the secret her parents had been keeping from her.

"Morning mom,' said Paige, "dad."

"Morning sweetie," said Emily, "it seems like forever since I've seen you."

"I guess that's a price to pay mom for being a doctor," said Paige.

"I guess your right," said Emily looking into Paige's eyes...Nickolas's eyes and broke down crying.

"Mom," said Paige, "you ok."

"It's just I never noticed you have your father's eyes," said Emily.

Paige looked at Lucky.

"No I don't," said Paige, "in fact I look nothing like dad."

"Your smile," said Lucky, "well it's not mine but it's my moms."

"Ok," said Paige, "anyway what's this talk about family resemblance all of a sudden."

"Well," said Emily, "truthfully your father and I have to tell you something."

"What is it dad," said Paige, "and please don't tell me it's bad."

"Well," said Lucky, "it depends how you take it."

"What do you mean," said Paige.

"Sweetie," said Lucky, "I'm not your father."

"WHAT," said Paige, "but you just said I had your mothers smile I mean if your not my father well my REAL father how the heck would that be genetically possible."

"Well you see," said Emily still crying.

"I'll tell her," said Lucky.

"Tell me what," said Paige.

"Although by all legal means I am your father," said Lucky, "being my name is on your birth certificate, I'm married to your mom and I raised you."

"Get with it dad," said Paige, "don't procrastinate."

"I'm technically your Uncle," said Lucky.

"WHAT," said Paige, "my UNCLE."

"You see," said Emily, "your real father is Nickolas Cassodine, Lucky's half brother."

"So your saying my father I mean my REAL father is a MURDERER," said Paige, "and you gave me flack for dating Sonny Corenthos Son."

"You see," said Emily, "your dad never killed anyone."

"It's complicated," said Lucky.

Emily and Lucky told Paige the story of how Emily and Nickolas loved each other and how Emily thought she lost Nickolas. Then all about Mary and how she was framed for killing her and Nickolas took the blame and went to jail.

"And you found out about me the day he as arrested," said Paige, "why didn't you ever tell me."

"There were reasons," said Emily telling her.

The Jury was about to deliberate on the fate of Nickolas, as Lucky and Emily were able to talk to him.

"What if I'm found guilty," said Nickolas.

"You won't be," said Emily.

"I don't know," said Lucky the DA put together a convincing case against him."

"I just want to make sure my baby," said Nickolas, "our baby is safe I mean if Helena ever found out you were carrying my child."

"She won't," said Lucky, "I promise if you re guilty I'll say I'm the baby's dad."

"Thanks brother," said Nickolas, "just when I get out promise I can see my child."

"Deal," said Lucky, "I mean it's not like Emily will marry anyone she loves you."

In the court room minutes later...

"We find Nickolas Cassodine Guilty for the murder of Mary Bishop," said the head Juror.

"No," screamed Emily.

"So how come you married da-I mean Lucky instead of waiting," said Paige.

"First of all I'm still your father," said Lucky.

"NO your NOT," said Paige.

"Second of all," said Lucky, "as we were waiting for your arrival into the world we became close, our lifelong friendship grew into love and we wed."

"Still I can't believe you never told me the truth," said Paige, "I hat you both I'm going to see my dad Nickolas Cassodine."

Paige left the house slamming the door behind her.

TBC