A/N: First things first – Melody – I'm glad you liked the Kyle and Becky smooch. I have to tell you – when I first started to date the first few guys actually did ask me if they could kiss me before they went and tried. Heeheehee. Of course – that was back in the Stone Age. ;) I don't think it happens much anymore but I always thought it was adorable – even if some of the guys weren't. LOL!!
Second - Kathy – Thank you for your sweet words of encouragement. I'm glad you like the old and new and if you want me to write – I don't see how I can refuse you. :)
Just one more thing I wanted to say. I have SN – so I'm watching PC daily. If you aren't keeping up let me tell you that tomorrow is the day Alison became pod-like and begins to think Rafe is her brother. Even with that – she still can't keep her hands off him. ;) Can you really blame the girl?? LOL!! Eww. It sounds so bad when you say it like that.
Anyway…the point is that I'm really – really – REALLY mad at Caleb at the moment – and so today- in MY story – even though he's totally behaving himself - I'm going to have Rafe knock him around a bit. Irrational as it may be I truly think it will make me feel tons better.
Until 48 - as always – enjoy! xox – G
Chapter Forty-seven
He was halfway to his destination when he felt him calling. Knowing that the slayer would not rest until he answered him, Caleb materialized a few feet away from where his enemy was standing.
Rafe welcomed him back to Port Charles by slamming his fist in his face.
Taken completely off guard, Caleb stumbled and fell to the ground. He cursed under his breath and wiped the blood from the gash he now sported on his lip.
"Your manners continue to be deplorable." He said with a sigh as he stood up to face Rafe again. Without touching him, Caleb shoved Rafe into a nearby tree, smiling when he heard his head knock against the trunk. "You need to work on your people skills."
"When I'm actually dealing with a person, I have no issues." The pain in his head barely registered. Rafe's eyes and voice were full of fury. He pointed his finger accusingly as he snapped. "We had a deal."
"And I kept my end of it." Caleb replied, fighting to keep his balance as Rafe returned the favor. He winced as his head rapped against the rough bark of the tree behind him.
Sighing he moved back to where he'd just stood. "OK Rafe – I'll tell you what. You want to play human ping-pong believe me - I'm game. I have the advantage. Just remember I can't feel the pain like you do."
Rafe's voice shook as he stared straight into his enemy's eyes. "That's obvious. You have no feelings at all. I cannot believe you would do this to your own son."
"And what's that?" Caleb asked idly – appearing bored as can be.
It killed Rafe to utter the words but he knew he had to. "Plot to murder his wife." He said quietly.
"You sure he's not your son?" Caleb rolled his eyes. "Because you sound just like him."
Rafe's eyes narrowed as he watched Caleb's every move. "He accused me of the same thing and I'm going to tell you what I already told him. Other than the fact that he and I share the same blood – I had NOTHING to do with this."
"And why should I believe you?" Rafe laughed bitterly as he whipped up enough force to knock Caleb to the ground again. He stood over him and glared at him, his eyes full of fire. "This is exactly like something you would do. You'd hit the jackpot if you could pull this off. You'd destroy Alison, you'd destroy me and your son in one fell swoop."
Caleb's patience was wearing thin. He jumped to his feet and brushed the dust from his clothes. He held a hand up and kept Rafe from throwing another blow.
"OK. Enough. Look Slayer. Give it a rest for a second will you? Am I thrilled that my son's taste runs towards sugar instead of spice? Absolutely not. But c'mon. Let's be honest here. If anyone loses in this little scenario he and your daughter have created it's me. I mean – look at you. All you gained is a mortal son-in-law." Caleb's eyes glowed a dark shade of red. "I've got to live for eternity knowing that there are now blond haired, green eyed slayers with the name MORLEY roaming the earth. Trust me. My father is spinning in his coffin as we speak."
Rafe wasn't moved by his little speech in the least. His voice became calm and eerily quiet. "You're telling me this like I care. My daughter is dying Caleb – and if you had anything to do with it I PROMISE you – you'll be spinning in your own coffin in NO TIME."
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Becky couldn't believe that they were already back to the house. Since Kyle had kissed her she had been floating on air. As they walked up the steps to the porch she didn't notice that every light in the house was burning.
"So." Kyle said with a grin as he gazed into her eyes.
"So." Becky replied, smiling from ear to ear. "I had a great time, Kyle thank you."
"No need to thank me." He said as he continued to just look at her. "I'll see you tomorrow." He said, not moving an inch.
"Yeah. OK. Tomorrow." She replied still frozen in place.
"Goodnight." Kyle whispered, bowing his head slightly. Becky's eyes fluttered closed as she swayed towards him. He suddenly realized where they were and stopped himself from going any further. "Oh my God. Hold on. What the hell am I thinking? I can't…"
"Why not?" Becky pouted as she blinked furiously at him.
He gave her a look that said she was nuts. "Your father – Becky. That's why not."
She couldn't believe how daring she'd become. Before she could stop herself she moved closer to him and pulled him to her. "If you want to be a slayer you're going to have to get over this." She tilted her chin up and whispered. "C'mon Kyle. Show me that you've got what it takes. Live dangerously."
He was helpless to resist her. Despite the fear Rafe had instilled in him he found his lips on hers again.
Unfortunately, their moment was about to be shattered. Headlights fanned across the front of the house, causing Kyle to jump back and let Becky go. She began to shake when next she saw an ambulance pull up last. It's lights were on – but the siren was silent.
"Oh my God, Kyle." She gasped as she reached for his hand. "Something's wrong."
He held on tight as he saw Grant and Chloe approach, followed by two people he didn't recognize.
Chris reached into the back seat and grabbed his bag before taking Elizabeth's hand in his and walking towards the ambulance. Becky began to shake as she saw Colin hop out, his face full of worry.
"Katie…" She breathed as she saw them lower the gurney holding her sister to the ground.
Just then, the door beside them opened, revealing Alison and Lucy.
"Mom?" Becky asked, her voice tinged with panic. "What's going on?"
"Hi sweetheart." Alison replied with a sigh, fighting to keep her own voice calm. "It's alright honey. Everything's going to be OK." She swallowed and tried again to reassure her. "Katie staying with us for a bit. Chris thinks she need someone to look after her so I asked them to bring her over here."
"Is she alright?" Becky asked then, still nervous and not understanding what was happening at all.
Alison forced herself to give her daughter a nod. "She's not feeling that well – but it's going to be OK. Come on inside, sweetie." Her voice softened as she addressed the young man beside her. "Kyle. Please.You're welcome to stay too. Actually, I'd really appreciate it if you would."
Alison knew that when the truth came out Becky could use all the support she could get. She knew she already had her hands full. she knew it was just going to get worse. Alison stepped aside and watched the whole group file in, forcing herself to keep the tears from falling as her eyes met Kate's. Nothing about this was going to be easy. She knew that once she got Kate settled her job was just beginning.
Once that was done, she needed to go and fetch her husband.
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Caleb took a look around the place where he and Rafe stood. Here they were again. It seemed like they kept coming around to the same place – having the same conversation. "What about you? Take a look in the mirror Slayer. It's the combination of the two of them together that's killing her. If she didn't share your so called gift she'd be home free. I'm not the only one to blame. You and I share this burden so you can stop with the theatrics. Nothing's going to be solved this way."
It killed Rafe to admit it, but he knew Caleb had a point. He sank to the ground and stared at his hands. "This can't be happening."
Caleb sighed as he sat down beside him. "But it is, slayer. It is. And I gotta tell you – my problems are worse than yours at the moment. Not only is my grandchild in danger – some psycho who thinks he's being cute had the audacity to threaten my family."
"What are you babbling about?" Rafe asked impatiently.
"Before you sent up the bat signal I was on my way down south to deal with some of my own." He shrugged as he continued. "I got a phone call. There's a bit of trouble heading my way that I need to take care of."
Rafe's mind began to race as he started to put the pieces together. "What do you mean down south?" His first thought was that Caleb was on his way back to hell but he knew he wouldn't be that lucky. "Where "down south" exactly?" He barked at him.
Caleb shook his head at Rafe and couldn't help commenting. "Slayer. Turn it down to a low boil – seriously. You're going to go into cardiac arrest if you don't chill out a bit. To ease your mind I'll tell you. I'm on my way New Orleans."
"Kyle." Rafe whispered as he stared at him blankly.
"Nooo." His nemesis chuckled a bit as he gave him an odd look. "Repeat after me. It's not Kyle – it's CALEB. Ca-leb Mor-ley. I'd like to say it's nice to make your acquaintance but we both know that's a lie."
Rafe stood and walked a few paces away. "Cut it out." Rafe shook his head to clear it. FOCUS. He warned himself. You're not going to do anyone any good if you keep making yourself crazy.
"He came here to warn her. I can't believe I missed it. Damnit!!" Rafe yelled as he slammed his hand against a tree trunk, hurting himself in the process. Shaking his hand to try and dull the pain, he gave Caleb a glare.
"OK. Well. Now that you've moved onto pummeling inanimate objects instead of me I guess I'll be going." Caleb said as he stood and began to walk away.
Rafe turned to do the same when a voice rang out and stopped them both in their tracks. "Don't even think about it."
Alison walked out and stood between them. "Neither one of you are going anywhere."
