Kelly's: The Next Day
Mike watched Kellie walk in from the counter. She sat at the diner bar, looked at Mike, "I'd like a cheeseburger and fries please."
"Sure," Mike said, "Can I get you anything to drink?"
"A chocolate milkshake," Kellie said.
"One chocolate milkshake coming right up," Mike said.
Mike brought the milkshake out to her. "What brings you to Port Charles?
Kellie looked up at Mike, startled. "What…Oh sorry, I'm here on business."
"What kind of business?" Mike said.
"Personal. Trust me you don't want the details," Kellie said.
"How long do you think you'll be here?" Mike said.
Kellie shrugged, "Not long I hope."
"I'll be back in a second," Mike said, disappearing into the kitchen.
He walked back out with her plate and set it in front of her, "My name's Mike."
"I'm Kellie," She said.
Into Kelly's, ran a carrot haired boy, Michael and his brother Morgan, "Grandpa Mike, Can I have some fries and a milkshake?" Michael said.
"Fries, Please," said Morgan.
Max ran in behind the boys, "Your dad will kill me if you I let you eat that stuff."
"Please. We won't tell," Michael said.
"When you can't finish your dinner, the jig's up," said Max.
"Grandpa Mike, please," Michael said.
"Sorry, kiddo," Mike said, "This one's out of my hands."
Kellie grinned, "You have a couple napkins, Mike?"
Mike handed her the napkins. Kellie took some of her fries and put them one each napkin. She turned to hand each of the boys a napkin full of fries.
Max got between her and the boys. Kellie looked back and forth between Mike and Max. "Did I do something wrong?"
Mike said, "My son has a lot of enemies. Max is their bodyguard."
"Oh, I'm sorry," Kellie said.
"Max its okay," Mike said, "I'll vouch for Kellie. The fries haven't been out of my sight since I brought them out here."
"Are you the Kellie who talked circles around Durant last night?" Max asked.
"Guilty as charged," Kellie said, "How do you know about that?"
"Jason Morgan works for my employer," Max said.
"Oh," Kellie, "I didn't think I made too good of an impression on Morgan. Since it seems I got him in trouble"
"No, you didn't make a good impression" Max said, "Are you sure about the fries, Mike?"
"Yeah, Max," Mike said. Kellie gave Michael and Morgan the fries which they devoured.
"What do you say boys?" Max said.
"Thank you," they said simultaneously.
"Alright, let's get out of here," Max said, "Not a word to your dad about the fries or who they came from." They walked out.
"What did you do to get on Jason and Sonny's bad side?" Mike said.
"Some guy tried to mug me on the docks last night. Morgan came to my rescue or tried to," Kellie said, "At first I thought he was the mugger's partner. Anyway, the mugger ran off and told Durant Morgan attacked me. Durant arrested both of us."
"You straightened Durant out I take it," Mike said, "So why would do I get the impression Jason and Sonny don't like you?"
"Jason thinks my attack is going to cause problem's for his business whatever that is," Kellie said, "Who's Sonny?"
"My son, Michael and Morgan's father, Jason's business partner," Mike said, "Do you have any family close by?"
"No," Kellie said, "It's just me."
"Port Charles isn't the safest place, the docks especially," Mike said.
"Trouble formed an attachment with me the day I was born," Kellie said.
"Jason and Sonny have a right to be concerned about your presence then," Mike said.
Kellie shrugged, "I just want to leave town as fast I came and not even register as a blip on the radar screen."
"You have a place to stay?" Mike said, scribbling on a napkin.
"Jake's," Kellie said.
"That's not the best place for a young girl to stay by herself," Mike said.
"I have an arrangement with Coleman to tend bar as part of my rent," Kellie said, "Besides if I'm as much trouble as your son and Morgan think I am, I might as well spend my time in a place where trouble is expected."
Mike handed her the napkin, "If you need anything, call me," he said, "I'd hate for you not to have anyone to call if you need help."
Kellie hesitated before taking the napkin. "It won't bite," Mike said.
"Thanks," Kellie, "I'm not used to people much less complete strangers looking out for me. Anyway, I need to catch some shuteye before work."
"Watch out for Coleman," Mike said, "He'll go after."
"Any and all females," Kellie said, "Believe me. He's knows to leave me alone."
"I mean it about the phone number," Mike said, "If you need help."
"Okay, I promise," Kellie said getting up and handing Mike some cash, "I'll see you around."
"Thanks for appeasing my grandsons," Mike said as she headed toward the door.
"No problem," Kellie said, walking out the door.