Chapter 32
Monica and Alan were talking in their bedroom.
Alan spoke, "Why don't you just admit that what my sister said hurt you?"
"Because it didn't," Monica said.
"Then why did you leave the room?"
"Because I cannot stand that woman's toxic presence!"
"It's more than that, Monica."
"It's not."
Alan became angry, "I don't believe you! You won't admit to loving AJ! You won't admit to being upset over his death!"
"AJ was a horrible, rotten person."
"Yes, and who's to blame for that?"
"I wasn't his only parent," Monica said rudely.
"Well, you know Monica, even if he were as horrible and rotten as you said he was, you could at least admit to loving your son. Your own flesh and blood. God, Monica."
Monica didn't say anything.
"You're glad AJ is dead," Alan said firmly.
"How dare you! I was his mother!"
"You sure as hell didn't act like it."
"And you didn't act like a father."
"The hell I didn't."
The two continued to argue, as Luke entered the room.
"What is all this racket about?" he asked.
"Do you mind?" asked Monica. "We could have been—"
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. Have you ever heard of locking the door?"
"Have you ever heard of knocking?" Alan asked.
"Do you want something?" Monica asked.
"I was looking for Tracy's room. This damn place is a maze. I could get lost in it."
"We'd only be so lucky," Monica told him.
Luke laughed, "Oh, Dr. Quartermaine. Aren't you cute?"
"Hey! She's my wife," Alan said.
"Not for long," Monica told him. "I still plan on going through with the divorce."
Luke decided to leave.
Alan looked at Monica. He didn't believe it would come to this again.
Chapter 33
Luke roamed the hallway.
"Spanky Buns!" Luke yelled out. "Oh Spanky Buns!"
Tracy and Brook heard him and exchanged glasses. Tracy opened her door.
"Luke?"
"Aww, Spanky Buns! There you are!"
Tracy sighed. "What do you want?"
Brook smiled. "I think I'll leave you two alone."
She left the room.
"So…," said Luke.
"So…," repeated Tracy.
"How is my lovely wife feeling?"
"Luke…," Tracy whined. "What do you want from me?"
"15 million dollars and a divorce."
"Oh, believe me. I want the divorce just as much as you—"
"Do you?"
She ignored him. "But the only way you are going to get that, and the money, I might add, is if you help me secure my position at ELQ."
"I'm working on it. I'm working on it."
"What did I tell you earlier? Oh, that's right! Work harder," Tracy ordered him. "Or else you shall remain my endearing husband 'til death do us part."
"Now would that be so bad?"
"It's frightening, admit it," Tracy smirked.
"Yes, yes, it is, but I must be honest with my dear wife," he responded.
Tracy laughed. "What are you talking about?"
"At the moment, I could care less about the divorce…or the 15 million dollars," he added sincerely.
Tracy laughed again. "All right. Now I know you're lying."
"The real reason I came up here was to see you," he said. "Are you sure you're all right?"
"Why wouldn't I be?"
"Because Edward is a callous old man who doesn't realize how amazing his daughter really is."
Tracy swallowed, but she didn't speak.
"I mean it, Tracy."
Tracy turned around. She couldn't look into Luke's eyes.
"Can you give me some time? Please? To be alone."
"As your husband, I'll respect your wishes."
Tracy laughed quietly. "Well, that's a first."
On his way out, Luke softly tapped Tracy's back. Once he left, Tracy closed the door and sighed.
PREVIEWS FOR CHAPTERS 34, 35, 36:
Ned warns Brook Lynn about Tracy.
Alan pleads with Monica to hold off on the divorce.
Tracy quietly breaks down in front of Ned.