Eventually, Kellie and Jason got up for the day.
Kellie was waiting for Molly in the kitchen.
"I'm just going to cut to the chase," Molly said, "Kristina and Sam are in a cult. I'm hoping you can help me to get them to see reason."
"Sit down, Molly," Kellie said.
"You don't seem surprised," Molly said.
"My friends at NCIS gave me a heads up about that," Kellie said, "I was also at Charlie's yesterday before you left."
"So you saw how unreasonable Kristina is and that Sam's going right a long with her," Molly said, "I guess you'd already know considering Kristina's the one who took Alyssa to see Shiloh. Wait is Kristina okay? I'm assuming you had words for her."
"I had more than a few words for her," Kellie said, "None of which made any difference. I can't have her anywhere near my children unless something changes with her."
"Couldn't the foundation investigate Shiloh?" Molly asked, "You can ask them to look into his activities. What he's doing is taking advantage of people, preying on them."
"The Foundation refuses to investigate," Kellie said, "Even though we have communicated information to them that the situation warrants looking into. NCIS and Jason found a connection between Shiloh and Garrett."
You're in charge of the whole foundation, you founded it," Molly said."
"Molly, I no longer have any power or authority at the foundation," Kellie said, "The Board voted me and Charles completely out."
"What? They can't do that," Molly said.
"They can and they did," Kellie said.
"Why?" Molly asked.
"The reasons don't matter," Kellie said, "What matters is looking into Shiloh and Garrett's activities and any connections they may have to the staff at the Foundation."
"You're doing your own investigation," Molly said, "And you think that you were kicked out because Shiloh has people on the inside."
"That's how cult leaders or enemies work," Kellie said, "Get your people on the inside, maneuver anyone who's not on board with you out if you can't convince them of your cause."
"So what do we do now?" Molly said.
"You do nothing," Kellie said, "These are dangerous people, Molly. Especially if the connection to Garrett turns out to be true. Let me handle it."
"It might be too late for that," Molly said.
"What did you do?" Kellie asked.
"I asked Peter August to let me write an article exposing Dawn of Day as a cult," Molly said, "He agreed to it, provided I also write a piece on the Cassadines."
"Molly," Kellie said, "I don't like this."
"I'm going forward with it," Molly said, "Regardless of what you have to say. It's another angle we can take in addition to whatever you're doing."
"Forward with it how?" Kellie asked.
"I need to get information or proof," Molly said, "I was hoping you could help me with that."
"Here's the deal, you stick to research only for your article," Kellie said, "No sneaking around to get proof or confronting people for the article. If you get into trouble for find something that requires checking out in person, you call me. We'll come get you or put together a plan for following up on that information without putting you in the cross fire."
"You can always call me if Kellie's not available," Jason said, joining them.
"So what exactly will you be doing to blow Shiloh's game out of the water," Molly asked.
"I have several private investigators looking into a few leads," Kellie said, "I'm working to switch the donations from the Casino into a grant which would require complete access into the Foundations books."
"And what else" Molly asked.
"That's it," Kellie said.
"Tell that to someone that hasn't grown up watching you pull off some crazy stunts over the years," Molly said, "Your plans are never that simple. Nor are you capable of sitting on the sidelines."
"I have to sit this one out, Molly," Kellie said, "I can't put myself in the line of fire, not when it means risking my unborn child's life, but also risking my children growing up with out a mother if the situation gets too dangerous."
"Sam and Kristina are my sisters, I need to know," Molly said, "You have to have some end game in mind."
"As far as Sam is concerned, her interest in Dawn of Day isn't what it seems," Kellie said, "She has no illusions about what Shiloh's doing. You'd be best to leave that alone and let it go. If there were other plans, it would be strictly need to know."
Molly looked unhappy with Kellie's answer.
"We've got this handled," Jason said, "Trust us to know what we're doing. Who knows the research you do for your article could end up being a major help. Otherwise focus on your classes and spending time with TJ."
"Okay," Molly said, "But if you think of something I could help with, I want to hear from you. I hate knowing that slime ball Shiloh is taking advantage of Kristina and who knows how many others.
"Deal," Kellie said, "I want Shiloh gone just as much if not more than you do."
"What can you tell me about the connection between Garrett and Shiloh?" Molly asked, "I might need that information for my article."
"There's a picture putting them both in the middle east at the same time," Jason said, "Along with another person who ran a harem type cult. It's possible they may be modeling the cult after that harem set up and using it as a cover for human trafficking."
"That's disgusting," Molly said, "And Law enforcement has no interest in pursuing."
"The one agency that has justification to do so," Kellie said, "Has someone putting a stop to investigating further. But the FBI is watching Shiloh's finances because no one is sure where his money initially came from."
"We just have to wait for him to slip up," Jason said.
"This is just so wrong that a pervert like Shiloh get to walk around doing whatever," Molly said.
"Shiloh will be handled," Kellie said, "There's no way in hell I'm letting perverts run me out of my own foundation with out a fight. Shiloh and whoever else he's working with won't know what hit them."
"Good," Molly said, failing to resist the urge to crack a smile, "Let's talk about happier things like where did that necklace come from. I haven't seen the one before."
"Jason gave it to me," Kellie said.
"I'm impressed," Molly said as Jason quietly snuck away, "Especially since it matches your wedding bands. What's the occasion?"
"It's our way of saying our marriage is real," Kellie said, "That our marriage is more than just for mine and the kids protection."
"It's about time," Molly said.
"What do you mean?" Kellie said.
"I just mean I'm glad you two are like official official," Molly said, "It just felt like you had been for awhile. I'm happy that both you and Jason found love again and are expecting a baby."
"Molly," Kellie replied.
"I know that Baby Morgan or Corinthos Morgan was a surprise," Molly said, "But aren't you excited to think about a nursery and buying baby clothes."
"Molly, I can hardly think about that yet," Kellie said.
"No…tell me you're not doing what I think you're doing," Molly said.
"And that would be what?" Kellie asked.
"Using all the injustice and insanity with Garrett, Shiloh, and the foundation to avoid thinking about having another kid," Molly said, "because having a kid is normal and you don't know what to do with normal."
"I have over five months left to go in this pregnancy," Kellie said, "I've got time for normal."
"I'm willing to bet you don't have any baby things left over from Alyssa and the boys," Molly said, "wait….your baby shower."
"I do not need baby shower," Kellie said, "Been there done that."
"Try telling that to Carly and Olivia when they ask about a baby shower," Molly said, "Do you really think they'll let you get away with not having a baby shower? You know they'll plan one, not tell you, and just surprise you with it."
"You couldn't just let me not worry about that," Kellie replied.
"Nope," Molly said, "because I want to plan your baby shower unless Carly or Olivia or someone else has already called dibs."
"You're the first one to bring it up," Kellie said, "but really Molly, it's fine."
"Just hear me out," Molly said, "Think of it as providing me with a distraction from everything with Kristina and Shiloh."
"And?" Kellie asked.
"If you let me plan your shower," Molly said, "I promise to keep it low-key. Think about it, we'll just rent out the Floating Rib with food, pool, drinks, darts. No other games. Just some tunes on the juke box. People can come and go as they please."
"I actually really like that idea," Kellie said.
"So you'll let me do it," Molly asked, "Please…."
"Okay, you can plan a small baby shower," Kellie said.
"Thank you," Molly said, hugging Kellie, "I promise you won't regret this. All you'll have to do is show up and put together a baby registry."
"As long as it looks like what you talked about," Kellie said, "Have at it."
Rehab Center
Kellie was about to enter Lorenzo's room when she realized he had a visitor. She heard Alexis's voice through the door.
"Excuse me for being concerned about my father's daughter," Alexis said, "I don't appreciate you making it into any more than that."
Kellie waited outside while Alexis and Lorenzo continued the conversation.
"I heard what you said at the hospital," Lorenzo wrote on the tablet he used to communicate what he wanted to say when the words wouldn't come.
"Heard what exactly?" Alexis asked, "I mean you were so out of it at the hospital. I doubt you know what was real and what wasn't."
"That you need me," Lorenzo wrote, "When you were pleading with me to live."
"That is ludicrous," Alexis said.
"That's not exactly a denial," Lorenzo wrote, half smirking at Alexis.
"I don't even know why I bother," Alexis said, storming out of the room.
"Hi Alexis," Kellie said, sitting in the chair outside the room.
"Kellie," Alexis said surprised, "You didn't have to wait outside. Actually next time I get the idea to show concern for your uncle, interrupt. Because right now I'd prefer to strangle him."
"That's different from any other day how," Kellie replied, trying not to laugh, "Maybe I'm the last person that should be giving you this advice consider my track record with relationships and pushing people away. But anyone watching the you and my uncle can tell there's something there still, maybe you should actually do something about it for once. Even if it doesn't work out at least you'd resolve it one way or the other."
"Our relationship was resolved years ago," Alexis said, "When he didn't tell me he was working for the government and then broke up with me when his cover was blown."
"You never even really got started," Kellie said, standing up and moving towards Lorenzo's room, "and that's probably why neither one of you can actually move on from the other."
"Let's not discuss my relationship, actually lack of relationship with your uncle," Alexis said, "How is the little bundle of joy?"
"Growing," Kellie said, "Healthy. That's all the important stuff."
"I guess you're right," Alexis said, "How's Alyssa? I could wring Kristina's neck for what she did."
"She seems to be bouncing back," Kellie said, "She doesn't want to be around Kristina. I frankly don't want Kristina around her or the boys right now."
"I can't say that I blame you," Alexis replied, "She and Molly are at odds."
"I know," Kellie said, "I was at Charlie's yesterday when they were fighting. And I saw Molly this morning."
"I have no idea what my youngest daughter has planned in regards to this Dawn of Day thing," Alexis said, "But if she asks you for help, please encourage to focus on her studies. She doesn't need to get any more mixed up into this than she already is."
"When Molly sets her mind to something," Kellie said, "She's going to dig in. However, she did ask me for help. We established some ground rules and convinced her to let me and my people look into the bulk of the situation. She asked to plan my baby shower, so she'll be busy with that too."
"Are you nuts?" Alexis asked, "Carly probably thinks she has dibs on planning your baby shower."
"Molly asked first and I liked her ideas," Kellie said, "And Carly's getting ready to have another baby too and she's got her hands full with Josslyn and Avery. She doesn't need the extra stress."
"Carly probably won't see it that way," Alexis said, "Just promise me that if Carly causes Molly any grief, you'll intervene."
"Of course," Kellie said, "But I'm pretty sure Molly can hold her own on this one."