Chapter Six: An Offer

Carly had been home from the hospital for a week now and Bobbie had been watching after her like a hawk. It was beginning to drive her crazy. With Bobbie around all the time she had no time to just sit and think or try to concentrate on finding out who Sonny was. Michael of course kept her busy as well but she enjoyed the time she spent with her son. The first couple of days she was home he found it hard to leave her side but he was slowly trusting that Carly would be there when he got home and was beginning to get back into his routine.

Carly: Mom, I'm fine.

Bobbie: Honey, you have been through a major trauma. I just want to make sure you're ok.

Carly: You have been here 24 hours a day for a week. I'm fine. Can't I be alone for two minutes? I'm sorry mom. I just…

Bobbie: I know. You're just frustrated because you can't remember Sonny.

Carly: It's more than that mom. Michael asks me everyday when he can see uncle Sonny. I don't know what to say to him.

Bobbie: Well, Sonny called and told me he would be away for awhile. So just tell Michael that uncle Sonny is on vacation and that he will be home soon.

Carly: What happens when Michael asks me about Sonny's favorite color or when his birthday is? I won't know.

(Carly sits down on the couch frustrated. She wants to remember so badly. She just didn't feel whole. Bobbie sat down next to her.)

Bobbie: Honey, you have to give it time.

Carly: I feel like I can't move on with my life until I know.

Bobbie: I think the only way you are going to remember is if you do move on and start to live.

Carly: I guess you're right.

Bobbie: I have a shift at the hospital in thirty minutes so I should go. Should I come back tonight?

Carly: I think I will be ok tonight. I will call you if I need you.

Bobbie: Ok, I love you.

Carly: I love you too. Bye mom.

(Just as Bobbie opened the door to leave Laura Spencer was about to knock on the door. She smiled when she saw Bobbie.)

Bobbie: Laura, Hello.

Laura: Hi Bobbie. Is Carly home?

Carly: Hi Laura.

Laura: How are you?

Carly: Can't complain.

Bobbie: I would love to stay but I have to go to work.

Carly: Ok. Bye mom.

Bobbie: Bye Carly. Nice to see you Laura.

Laura: You too.

Carly: Ok, So why are you here?

Laura: Well, I heard about your memory problem.

Carly: Who hasn't?

Laura: I have a friend in Lanview, PA. He might be able to help you. He helped Lucky after Helena had him.

Carly: Why would you want to help me?

Laura: Well, I know how important it was for Lucky to be whole. Even though we might not be friends I would like to help.

Carly: So who is this guy?

Laura: His name is Dr. Troy McIver. He has an experimental treatment he would be willing to try.

Carly: When?

Laura: His schedule is very busy. He said he could fly here in about 2 weeks.

Carly: That's better than nothing. I don't know how to thank you.

Laura: Let's wait and see if it works first.

(Laura and Carly discuss the treatment a little more. Laura explained that it involved an experimental drug and hypnosis. They talked until Laura had to leave and Carly had the first feeling of hope that she had had in awhile. Carly goes upstairs to check on Michael. When she comes back downstairs she finds Sammy Tagliotti on her couch.)

Tagliotti: Good to see you up and about.

Carly: How the hell did you get in here?

Tagliotti: You should learn to lock your door. Anyone could walk in.

(Carly walks past him and sits in a chair.)

Carly: Thanks for the tip. What do you want?

Tagliotti: I was wondering if you had given anymore thought to my offer Mrs. Corinthos.

Carly: Look my name is Benson, Carly Benson; I don't need your protection. Now please leave.

Tagliotti: Of course. I would have hoped that you would have changed your mind. I would hate to see something happen to you or that child of yours.

(Carly gets up and stands face to face with Tagliotti,)

Carly: Are you threatening my son?

Tagliotti: Not at all. I'm just trying to get you to reconsider my offer. You see your ex-husband is a spiteful man and my protection could be useful.

Carly: The only ex-husband I have is A.J. Quartermaine and he couldn't come after me if he tried. This is the second time you have approached me and I would appreciate if when you saw me you went in the opposite direction. Please leave.

Tagliotti: I'll be in touch.

Carly: Don't bother.

(Again he leaves his card and walks out the door. He hears Carly lock the door behind him. Inside Carly once again ripped up the card and through it away. She went back upstairs and got Michael ready to go out to dinner. Outside in his car Tagliotti smiles and takes out his cell phone.)

Tagliotti: It's me. She doesn't remember Corinthos what my people heard is true.

Man on the phone: I've decided to alter my plan somewhat. Wait until Corinthos shows again. Then we'll take him down.

Tagliotti: It's your money.

(Tagliotti hangs up his phone and drives away. The man on the other end was covered in shadow and looked out of his window. Soon he would reveal himself...soon and he would finally get what he wanted most...revenge against Sonny and Carly.)