---No POV---
Marlena decided to check on her daughter. When she pulled back the flat blankets, "God, how did I manage to raise such a hard-headed child?", and left quickly to seek advice.
Skylar was as shocked as everyone else when they discovered the plans. But she was not only shocked but scared when they were all in a room at gunpoint.
---Skylar POV---
I had been blowing bubble gum and pacing across the room for a while befor ethe rest of the Salemites showed up. Not much happened besides the fact that we saw Stefano dead, discovered the island was about to blow up, and escaping, blah blah blah. Day in the life of me. Nothing interesting happened until we all met on the pier and started getting on the rafts. I only know that Brady, Nicole, Victor, and Grandma Caroline were on a raft. John and Mommy, Me and Daddy, and after that, I wasn't sure. But I do know that before we seperated, I told John that I couldn't stand him.
I don't know how long we were on there before the waves started thrashing. I was being thrown around and having trouble staying in place. It was getting really cold. I felt goosebumps up and down my arms and could hear my teeth chatter. "Daddy.", I called, "There is a chance that we won't make it. I need to know now what the secret is.". "We're going to make it, don't worry about it.", he replied over the waves. "Tell me!", I screamed. My voice was cracking from the cold.
He sighed, he knew we might not make it. He moved over next to me and pulled me into a hug. "If I tell you this, you can't freak out.", he said stroking my hair. I nodded my head. "I'm not your biological father, John Black is.". "What?", I shot up. "I didn't want to tell you, but haven't you ever noticed you were younger than Belle? We thought you were my daughter, Me and Doc had an affair when she was with John. But we just never told you beacause you were so attachted to me. I'm sorry.", he said.
I felt hot tears burning my cold face. "How could you lie to me for 19 years? I was a strong kid, I could have taken it. But now, that I might be dead soon, I don't know what to think anymore. Oh God. The last thing I told John was that I couldn't stand him! If we do die, his last thought is going to be that his daughter hates him!!!", I said, stumbling over my words. "Skylar, we're not going to die, damn it!", Daddy yelled. I was standing on the weak raft, trying to keep my balance. "I have to see him.", I said pulling off my tee shirt leaving my cami and shorts. "You can't go out there! How headstrong can one girl be? Do you not see these waves?", he yelled at me. I heard every word of it and took it in for a moment before jumping into the ice cold water.
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
::The cold stung her skin as she swam through the harsh waves. Eventually Roman's worried screams faded away and she could see a raft far off. She swam towards it and climbed up onto it. "Skylar, what the hell are you doing here?", she heard above her. She looked up at Brady. "Damn it!", She sighed. "What?", he asked. "I was aiming for John Black's raft, know which way?", she asked. "Yea over there", he pointed, "but you aren't going out there.". "Why not?". "Hes right, its dangerous.", Grandma said. "But this is important! Really important! John probably thinks I hate him and you saw him! Hes practicaly dead!", she sputtered, "I have to go.".::
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you
::"NO!", she heard once again as she jumped back in. But this time there was a splash behind her and more screams. She decided to ignore it and paddled in the direction Brady pointed. She felt an arm around her waist and allowed herself to be pulled closer to the person. "Brady! Let me go!", she barked. "Why should I? We're getting back on my raft.", he said as they were being tossed around the open waters. "We're closer to John's though!", she whined. He gave in and they were soon there climbing out of the icy water.::
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
Thats why i need you to hear
::"Mom!", Skylar yelled hugging her mother. "Daddy told me the secret. I had to see John.", Skylar explained. "Are you OK? I'm sorry we kept it from you so long.", Marlena said, "John is coming in and out of consciousness. Its pretty bad.". Skylar bent over him, "John, I-I-I,"::
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is You
and the reason is You
and the reason is You
and the reason is You
::"John, I am so sorry for the hell I've put you through. I thought you were out to break my parents up, I mean who doesn't want their parents together? I now that you probably think I hate you, but I'm taking back every bad thing I've ever said about you. I know I'm constantly putting you down and telling you to go to hell, but now, I want to take it all back. Every word of it.", Skylar said. He didn't move.::
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
::"John, now I know that you never meant to hurt my Mom or Dad. I was jelous, jelous for Daddy. I really wish you would have told me all of this earlier instead of keeping it all quiet, but I'm just glad I know. If we make it through this, I want to be closer with you, I want to be your daughter."::
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you
:: The waves were crashing hard as ever, shaking the raft, but not disturbing Skylar. She stayed next to him, talking to him, apologizing, while Marlena and Brady watched with pity for the poor girl who was blaming herself for John's unhappiness. "I'm so sorry for sucking the happiness out of your life. I took your dignity, happiness, but most importantly, I was constantly scheming to take the love of your life away from you. I've been on both sides now, I know Daddy will never stop loving Mom, but I know you will always have her, and I'm willing to accept that now."::
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you
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