Author's Note: Hope everyone's safe and well. Just as an FYI since I took creative soap liberties with Lorenzo's recovery, there will be no ill effects for Lorenzo from his miracle treatment. I really just needed a way to help the Lorenzo/Alexis Arc move along. I should get the next chapter up sooner since it was something I'd actually written awhile back based on the show. I just need to tweak it a little. Have a wonderful weekend!

Awhile later, Kellie was curled up against Jason.

"So I was thinking maybe we could take that trip we talked about in the next couple weeks," Jason said, "The kids are as settled as they're going to be for the moment, the cops are investigating Shiloh and the people at the foundation, and I don't have any business here that has to be done."

"You're saying we should take that trip now before something else happens," Kellie said, tracing her fingers along Jason's chest.

"You said it, I didn't," Jason replied.

"You implied it," Kellie said.

"Says the woman who lost at strip pool twice now," Jason said.

"You do not get to count those as wins," Kellie said, "Not when we hadn't even started the game. I'm starting to think you're afraid to play strip pool with me."

Jason tried to distract her with a kiss. Kellie moved, not letting him.

"No, admit it you're afraid to play strip pool with me," Kellie said, "I can't blame you. Considering you can't concentrate and miss a lot of shots."

"You cheat," Jason said, "and get in the way of my shots."

"Like you don't do the same thing," Kellie said.

"I still won," Jason said, "Your clothes came off first."

"You need to rethink your definition of winning," Kellie said, "I mean if you're conceding at strip pool before we even get started, I'd say you've forfeited and I win."

"Or we could call it a tie," Jason replied, pushing Kellie's hair back out of her face and tracing his fingers down her cheek.

"You just don't want to admit defeat," Kellie said, grabbing Jason's hand and moving it away from her.

"What are you doing?" Jason asked.

"Stopping you from distracting me from the conversation," Kellie said.

"I can't help it if you're easily distracted," Jason said, pulling the covers back over both of them.

The Rehab Center

Meanwhile, Alexis came storming into Lorenzo's room, "This has better be good. How dare you demand I just drop everything…"

"Alexis," Lorenzo said from the bed, clear as day, no stuttering or difficulty. Alexis stopped ranting surprised.

Alexis studied Lorenzo, noticing his weak side looked stronger and the slouch that defined it was gone.

"What happened to you?" Alexis said, "There is no way rehab would work this fast on you."

"There were some new treatments available," Lorenzo said.

Before Lorenzo could say anymore, Alexis marched over to the bedside and went to slap Lorenzo. He managed to block her hand, though not easily.

"You insufferable man," Alexis said, "After seeing the treatments your father took from Helena and what they did to him, how could you be so incredibly selfish?"

"One, Helena was probably trying to kill my father," Lorenzo said, "when she gave him those treatments. Two, these treatments are ones Robin Scorpio looked at before I agreed to under go them."

"You did this without telling your daughter or your nieces," Alexis said, "Which means it was still dangerous and risky."

"They've been preoccupied with a number of things," Lorenzo said, "Their families, husbands, kids, and whatever shenanigans they generally get themselves into."

"Their shenanigans are something else right now," Alexis muttered, "But that doesn't excuse your shenanigans."

"I'm not 100% obviously," Lorenzo said, "But I might be able to help keep those to a dull roar, particularly the ones involving the foundation."

"That doesn't solve the problem that Kristina's in a cult and refuses to speak to anyone that questions her involvement," Alexis said, "And Sam is up to her neck trying to save her at the expense of her marriage and kids. And Danny is getting on my last nerve. I get he isn't warming up to Jason, but the running away and his behavior towards the other kids is….

"Breathe," Lorenzo said, "Before you pass out…"

"You think this is funny?" Alexis replied, "All while you call and drop a bomb on me you underwent some experimental treatment to speed up your rehab. Why did you call me anyway?"

"I thought maybe the woman who admitted she needed me might want to know first," Lorenzo said.

Alexis's eyes went wide, realizing he'd heard and remembered her admission in the recovery room when he wouldn't wake up from surgery after getting shot in the head.

"I have no idea what you're talking about," Alexis tried to recover.

"Your facial expression says otherwise, counselor," Lorenzo said, "Dammit, Alexis…"

"What do you want?" Alexis interrupted, "Except for us to try again."

Lorenzo contemplated his next words carefully, "I need help. I can be released for out-patient rehab, but only if the doctors are satisfied I won't be completely on my own. I don't want to impose on any of the girls. Considering Sam and Kellie are going through some pretty major things right now. Sage and I would kill each other if we lived together…."

"Hire someone," Alexis said.

"Do you really think the girls will go for that?" Lorenzo asked.

"No," Alexis groaned, "And no….I know exactly what you're thinking. I don't have time for the challenge your recovery will require on my part."

"I thought you weren't afraid of a challenge," Lorenzo said, "Or are you afraid I'll convince you to give us another chance? If you're as immune to my charms as you think are, you have nothing to worry about. In couple months, I'll be out of your way."

"For good," Alexis impulsively replied, "If I do this for you, I don't want you to ever ask me about another shot again."

"I won't be living in Port Charles," Lorenzo said, "It won't be a problem."

"When are the doctors willing to discharge you?" Alexis asked.

"Tomorrow," Lorenzo said, "Is that enough time?"

"Sure," Alexis said, "You should still hire a nurse to check on things with you. I'm not a medical professional. Call me with a time. I need to go."

Alexis left the room before Lorenzo could respond. Outside the room, Alexis leaned against the wall wondering what she'd gotten herself into.

Meanwhile, Lorenzo laid back on the bed satisfied Alexis had agreed to help him. Now he just had to figure out how to change her mind about being with him.

Kellie and Jason's House

"How much time do we have before the kids come home?" Kellie asked, collapsed against Jason.

"They're probably getting ready to leave the Quartermaines soon," Jason replied.

"Does it make a me a bad mom that I'm seriously considering asking your mom and Olivia if they could stay the night?" Kellie asked, "I'm sorry. I love them, but last night was…."

"It was rough," Jason said, "You handled it without any warning. I can call and see if they can so."

"Jason, no," Kellie said, "I don't want to impose on your mom and Olivia any more than I already do. Especially with Oscar and everything he's going through."

"When's the last time they stayed over at the Quartermaines," Jason asked, "Like overnight. And Alyssa last night doesn't count."

"Last week," Kellie said, "No, Charles took them, maybe the week before. It's a blur Jason."

"I'm just saying if Monica and Olivia want to keep the kids," Jason said, "We could let them…"

They interrupted by a knock at the bedroom door.

"Jason, Kellie," Johnny said, through the door, "Olivia called, the kids aren't ready to leave. Something about acting out a play for Oscar. She said they could spend the night. Neither one of you were answering your phone, so…."

"It's fine," Jason replied, quickly before Kellie could answer or possibly protest.

"Thanks," Johnny said, "I'll be patrolling the grounds." Johnny quickly left.

"Jason," Kellie said.

"Problem-solved," Jason said, "You want a night off from the kids and the kids obviously want to stay the night."

"Okay, okay," Kellie said, "But back to trip we've been discussing. Are you sure you want to go now? With Oscar….dying…"

Kellie's voiced cracked, "I know you mentioned he asked you to be the executor of his estate and… if you wanted to wait until after.."

"Except we don't know exactly when that's going to be," Jason said, "And Oscar made it very clear he doesn't want the rest of completely stopping out lives because of this."

"But waiting to take a trip," Kellie said, "Isn't a big deal."

"Oscar overheard me talking to Ned at the house," Jason said, "He'll be more upset if he thinks we didn't go and he wants pictures from California if that's where we go….are you okay?"

"It's just umm…" Kellie said, "seeing Oscar last night. It's not exactly the same as Tyler, but…"

"Some of the changes in him remind you of watching Tyler go through his illness," Jason said.

"Yeah, I'm sorry," Kellie said.

"Don't be," Jason said, pulling Kellie tight against him, wrapping his arms around her, "What you went through with Tyler was hard. I wouldn't expect watching Oscar go through this would be easy for you."

"He's so young," Kellie said, "I thought I Tyler was young to, but Oscar isn't even out of high school. It's not fair."

"No it's not," Jason said, "That's why we'll do everything we can to help, including go on our trip and send him pictures."

"That sounds good," Kellie said, "I still remember the first time I met him."

"In California?" Jason asked, "You and Kim met there because she volunteers for the foundation, right?"

"Yeah," Kellie said, "Tyler had to go to court and I couldn't get a sitter for the kids at this day where we're getting supplies and services for some girls the were working with. Oscar had his nose stuck in a book while I was trying to get a two year old and two five year olds settled down. Alyssa kept trying to wander around. The next thing I knew, Oscar had Alyssa on his lap reading to her and drawing with her. Told me who he was and who is Mom was…"

"That sounds like Oscar," Jason said, "You know he wants to use his ELQ stock to fund trips for kids to Kilmanjaro."

"No, but that doesn't surprise me," Kellie said.

Jason and Kellie sat in silence after that for a few moments.

"So what do you want to do with the rest of the night?" Jason asked.

"The baby's craving pizza tonight," Kellie said.

"Just the baby?" Jason asked.

"Stuffed-crust," Kellie replied, "Extra cheese and extra mushrooms. You can order whatever you want."

"You don't plan to share?" Jason asked.

"Nope, because I want all the left overs," Kellie said, "Which means I'll have put them in the garage freezer to hide them from the kids. I will make it worth your while."

"Really?" Jason replied, "How?"

"Order the pizza and you'll find out," Kellie replied.