"Because I have responsibilities in Port Charles," Kellie said, "My dad's running the business now, but I still have to stick around to ensure stability in the underworld. I've had to back to Port Charles for a meeting or two."
"Sonny mentioned that you were in town last week," Tyler said, "You two still fight like cats and dogs, according to everyone else."
"I can't just make this easy on him," Kellie said, "The fights we have now are nothing like the one's we used to have. Now we can at least respect each other and not have a no holds barred verbal shoot out. There are unspoken rules."
"Just don't take your relationship with him for granted," Tyler said, "Look, you two have a shot a relationship, don't mess it up."
"Because you never got one with your child," Kellie said.
"Something like that," Tyler said.
"I had to have surgery after the incident with Ethan's death," Kellie said.
"What does this have to do with anything?" Tyler asked.
"Let me finish," Kellie said, "When I was coming out of the anesthesia, I had this dream. Although, I'm not sure if that's the right word for it or what, but that's not the point. I was on a beach and my mom was there with a little girl, our daughter."
By this time, Kellie's voice was cracking. Kellie turned to look out over the balcony facing away from Tyler.
"She told me to tell her daddy she said 'hi,'" Kellie said.
Tyler forced Kellie to turn and look at him. She was trying to hold back tears.
"I swore to myself I wasn't going to do this," Kellie said, running back inside.
Tyler ran after her, catching her before she could get to the bedroom and lock herself in.
"Let me go," Kellie said, unable to punch him because Tyler had grabbed her in such a way that her arms were pinned against her body.
"We have to finish this, Kellie," Tyler said, dragging her to the couch.
Kellie calmed down as Tyler sat down next to her.
"Now tell me about our daughter," Tyler said, "Does she have name? What does she look like?"
"She's got your brown eyes," Kellie said, "And brown hair. Her name's Erin Adela."
"Adela?" Tyler asked.
"I didn't name her my mother did apparently," Kellie said, "Adela was Sonny's mom."
"This all comes down to the fact that you feel like you couldn't protect her," Tyler said, "I read the police files. It wasn't your fault that you weren't able to do anything. It's sounds like you need to forgive yourself."
"I know," Kellie said, "That's what my shrink tells me. She also tells me my need to protect everyone is related to that. I couldn't protect my daughter, so I feel I have to make up for it by protecting others, no matter how much it tears me up emotionally. Eventually, I think I can let that go, but it'll take time."
"Even then you'll still be right in the middle of everything," Tyler said, "You'll just be more well-balanced."
"I just have to figure out how to deal with not being in control," Kellie said, "I'm better at it, but it still needs work."
"I'm sure your father's issues are good incentive," Tyler said.
"More than you know," Kellie said.
"Is something wrong?" Tyler said.
"Something's not right with him," Kellie said, "He's been really moody. I know that he has these episodes. I've never really seen one, but from what I understand it's not good. It's making the other families nervous."
"You have to go back to assure them," Tyler said, "Let them know things will run smoothly. Are you up for it?"
"To be honest," Kellie said, "I miss the excitement, the adrenaline. I don't expect you to understand."
"I don't understand a lot of things," Tyler said, "Umm..Your Uncle Ric and Aunt Alexis offered me a position at their law firm. I figured that if I was in Port Charles and could see what you deal with, maybe I'd be able to understand."
"You do what you need to do," Kellie said, "But if I tell you to do something for security reasons, please do it. I don't know how much of a target you would be, but just for my peace of mind."
"Okay," Tyler said, getting up, "I should go. I have go to Miami and pack to move. I start work next week."
Kellie nodded and walked him to the door.
"Well, enjoy the time you have left on the island," Tyler said, "Win some money."
"My dad owns the casino. Almost anything I play is rigged. I just pretend I don't know," Kellie said.
"Perk of being the boss's daughter," Tyler said, "And thank you for telling me about our daughter."
Kellie nodded and Tyler turned to leave.
"I guess I'll see you in Port Charles then," Kellie said and shut the door.
The End
