Chapter 10

Penthouse 4

Riley and Morgan sat in front of the Nintendo64 playing Mario Party with Zach. Kris and Lila sat on the couch a few feet back painting their nails. It had been a few days since the police station incident, and it was still the hot topic for Lila.

"I can't believe that girl got you arrested Riley," Lila repeated for the billionth time.

"I'm not sure why we were arrested, but I'm pretty sure its not her fault," Riley stated eyes glued to the TV as Zach once again beat him.

Riley and Morgan had been roped into babysitting Zach when Jason came by with the young boy of about 7, and got a call from Sonny. He had told Emily he would watch Zach so she could finish up with some paperwork at the hospital, and Nik could stay at the office longer.

"How do you know she's not a new enemy," Lila questioned as Michael walked into the penthouse. He gave his wife a kiss on the forehead and sat next to her.

"Who's a new enemy," Michael asked.

"Some girl that got Riley arrested, and got Mr. Durant to yell at Ric," Chris said in a cheery voice since he finally beat Lila to the punch.

"Oh," Michael replied, "Got a name?"

"Her name is Emma and I know she's trying to bring our Dad and Uncle down. I know it, Riley. So you should steer clear."

As Lila finished talking Michael put some pieces together. He had heard of the incident at the police station from Kris and wanted to know who would have the guts to yell at her like that. He should of known it would be Emma. Finishing his train of thought Michael broke out in a fit of laughter just as Sonny, and Jason entered the room.

"The only attack you'll get out of Emma is one to your sanity," Michael stated.

At this point the entire room was watching him, especially the two men who had just entered. They wanted to know who this Emma girl was.

"Dude, that makes the phone call ten times better, did Emma have the whole fake tears, pouty lip thing going. I bet she did, She has Gramps worked over so good. He'd do anything for her," Michael continued as his laughter finally subsided.

"What are you talking about bro, and how do you know this Emma girl," Morgan stated really wanting to meet this girl now.

"And how do you know she won't try to put us in prison," Sonny added.

"Because she won't, she could have long ago and she didn't," Michael answered turning to his Father.

"What does that mean, and again how do you know her," Jason asked.

"That means that if she wanted you in jail all she'd have to do was ask Gramps and he'd do it. I met her when I went to California with Mom that first time, we kept in touch."

"How is Durant her Grandpa? Your Mom said that he was at the station," Riley wondered

"He's not really by blood. Gramps has known her since she was born. She never got the chance to meet her family so Mom asked Gramps if he would mind Emma calling him her Grandfather. He was apparently thrilled with the idea, because come on girls are so much more fun to spoil, so he said yes. Emma's had him wrapped around her finger since he first held her."

'I don't like her," All eyes shot to Lila as she spoke, "I want her to go home,"

"Don't say that to her," Michael laughed, "And don't, I repeat don't piss her off".

"I'll do what I want," Lila replied in a snooty voice.

"Don't tempt Emma," Michael added growing more serious, "I'm not kidding Lila she'll eat you for breakfast. Don't mess with Emma. She's too much like her parents, she won't put up with your shit like the rest of us."

"Michael watch how you talk to Lila, She's my sister," Kris said not liking Michaels tone.

Since the day Michaels Aunt left he was never able to call Lila a sister. He couldn't do it. He never said he hated her, because he didn't. He just felt closer to Emma. Even if he had known Lila longer, Emma was a better person. Emma. Michael looked around the room. Emma would turn their world upside down, no questions asked. She had spent too much time with Carly, that mixed with her likeness to her parents and she was sure to be more than any of them to handle.

"Just don't get on her bad side. You'll regret it," Michael let out in frustration. Emma would probably end up killing Lila for all the games the frizzy brunette was bound to play.

"I doubt I will. What's the worst she could do," Lila stated not believing anyone would mess with her.

Turning to Morgan, Michael spoke, "Remember when Gramps came to visit Mom and he had blue tinted hair?"

"Yeah so."

"Michael, We all remember that," Sonny added with a smirk. He hadn't let the old man forget that.

"Well, Emma did that when she was three, with Cassie's help. She was mad so she took blue paint and put it in his hair while he slept, He woke up to dried paint in his hair. The dye seeped in. He never crossed the kid again."

"Sounds like she's spoiled," Morgan added.

"Far from it bro. She always puts others before her, especially her Mom and Cassie. She's always volunteering. People can't help too love her. She's a sweet heart. Don't judge her before you meet her, and I mean really meet her. She has more defenses than the two of you put together," Michael stated looking to his Dad and Uncle, "Look, Kris and I got dinner plans, but we'll see you at The Cellar tomorrow".

Goodbyes were said as the room cleared out, Michael and Kris went to Dinner, Emily came too pick Zach up, Lila went to her room, Morgan and Riley to there new apartment, and Sonny to the store with Sam. Jason was left alone in the room. He couldn't stop thinking about Emma, or Courtney. Why couldn't he get them out of his head? Deciding to find out whom Emma was he walked towards the door and across the hall to his penthouse.

-.-

Carly's House

Emma searched through the fridge. There was nothing to eat except for frozen pizza and something that was growing mold on it. Reaching for it carefully, Emma brought it to the garbage and tossed it. Walking back to the fridge to see if there was anything else to eat, Emma slammed the door just as Carly strolled in.

"There's no food," Emma said in a matter of factly tone.

"Well duh," Carly replied smartly, "We've had take out like everyday this week, and I don't cook."

"So what am I supposed to eat?"

Turning around Carly rummaged through the cupboards. It was a while before she turned around again, but when she did Emma had to laugh. She was holding a bag prunes.

"Your kidding right," Emma continued to laugh while grabbing her Aunts keys, and her coat.

"Only a little, and where do you think you're going?"

"Shopping, You gotta work right?"

"Yeah."

"I'll drop you at The Cellar then go shopping, when you're done call and I'll come get you," Emma stated as she walked out the door.

-.-

The Store

Emma was just finishing up at the store when she remembered that she hadn't gotten any fruit. Making her way to the produce section she started to pick out some apples.

Sam had just asked Sonny if the needed anything else, he had said yes so she was on her way to get some apples. As she approached she saw a pretty brunette picking out apples. They both reached for the same apple

"Sorry," Emma replied.

Sam just gave the girl a fake smile as to say and so you should be. Emma looked at the woman and knew she knew her. She just wasn't sure from where. It wasn't like she had been in Port Charles much before except for when she was 4.

Then it hit her. This was the woman. The one who made Emma regret ever setting foot in this town to begin with. Emma just stood there staring at Sam.

Sam could feel the girl's eyes on her. She had this feeling like this girl's look would kill her if she had the guts to turn and look at her. Slowly Sam turned to see two bright green eyes filled with more anger, hate and sadness then she had ever seen. Sam was paralyzed, she couldn't move, and she couldn't find her voice it was lost.

"Is there some reason you're staring at me? It's rather rude you know," Sam stated in a bitchy tone after regaining her voice.

Emma stared at her. The woman who had ruined her life more than once was standing in front of her. She didn't recognize her and Emma soon remembered why. She wasn't some blonde hair blue eyed angel. She was a green-eyed brunette.

"Sorry," Emma whispered as she gathered her fruit and walked off just as Sonny approached Sam.

"What was that about," Sonny asked.

"Nothing Sweetie," Sam replied turning as she kissed her husband.

Sam and Sonny walked off to finish shopping; But Sam didn't really care about that know. She wanted to know who the girl was. She had the strangest feeling she knew her.