Jason found Kellie at home going at the punching bag. He noticed she was holding back from pounding on the bag like she normally would. He waited to let her know he was there when she stopped.

"Hey," Jason said.

Kellie turned around startled,

"I didn't mean to startle you," Jason said, slowly approaching her.

"It's not your fault," Kellie said, "Garrett's been;…"

"He's been busy, I know," Jason said, "Lorenzo stopped by the restaurant and told us about Shiloh and the Darringtons."

"I was going to call you," Kellie said, "I just needed to get my head together. If that's even possible right now."

"Is Alyssa okay?" Jason asked, "Lorenzo said the school intercepted a letter."

"Yeah, she was still in class when I met with the school," Kellie said, "Since she was doing school like normal, I figured it was better to let her stay. And I left Charles messages about making sure restraining orders were put in place and could cover written contact or any form of contact. Though I'm sure Garrett won't pay any attention to them."

Kellie took a hard swing at the punching bag. Jason stood behind the bag and held it steady.

"Have at it," Jason said, "Just let it out."

"Except that I'm…" Kellie started to stay.

"Our daughter will be just fine," Jason said, "She needs you to get this out of your system. You're not going to hurt her. All you're doing is using your fists. I'll tell you if you need to stop."

Kellie thought about it before letting her fists fly against the bag. Eventually, she paused. Jason waited. Kellie pummeled the bag again. Then she stopped again.

"Are you done or do you want to keep going?" Jason asked.

"I need him gone," Kellie replied, "Garrett, I mean…"

"I figured that's what you meant," Jason said, walking over to Kellie. He started taking her gloves off, "When you say gone, I'm assuming you mean…"

"Gone as in he has an accident in prison along those lines," Kellie replied, "I can't keep living like this, Jason, wondering what Garrett's going to next. I can't handle the idea of any of my kids living with the threat of Garrett."

"They won't have to," Jason said, handing Kellie a water bottle.

"I know I kept saying that wasn't any option I'd consider," Kellie said, "but I don't know what else to do. He's finding ways to screw with us from prison."

"You don't have to explain it," Jason said said, "The only thing you'd need to do is trust Sonny and I to handle it. You don't have give Garrett another thought ever."

Kellie hesitated before replying.

"Okay," Kellie said.

"You're sure you're okay with this," Jason asked.

"I'm sure," Kellie nodded, "I don't want my kids growing up feeling like they have to watch their backs all the time like that. Not like I did with Ethan for so long.."

"To be honest you never had to ask," Jason said, "The truth is if we thought it was the best option…"

"You wouldn't exactly ask permission," Kellie said, "I knew that on some level. I guess I needed to say it, to own it. For myself."

"As far anyone else is concerned," Jason said.

"We never had this conversation," Kellie said, "Even hypothetically."

"Anything else that happens from here is on me," Jason said, "Not you."

Kellie nodded.

Jason pulled Kellie close to him, "I promise it'll be okay."

They were interrupted by Johnny, "Charles stopped by. Do you want me to show him in here or…."

"I'm finished in here," Kellie said, "I'll see him inside."

Johnny left.

"Do you want me to stay?" Jason asked.

Kellie shook her head, "You go do what you need do. I'm pretty sure you left your meeting with my Dad today. You should probably finish that."

"It could wait," Jason said.

"Is Jake still coming over after school?" Kellie asked.

"That's right," Jason said, "He wanted to help with the baby's room and I think he has a painting for it."

"Exactly," Kellie said, "So you and Dad talk about whatever it is you need to talk about. I will do all the legal things I always do when it comes to Garrett."

"I'd almost think you're eager to get rid of me," Jason said.

"Not really, but first things first,," Kellie said, kissing Jason "I'm sure I can make it worth your while later."

Jason left and Kellie met Charles in the kitchen.

"So it's been quite the day," Charles said, "At least based on the messages you and Lorenzo left me."

"You did not have to come over to…" Kellie said.

"Why don't we skip the part where you tell me not to do what we both know I'll do anyway," Charles said, "I needed to see for myself you okay after ended up in the hospital last week when we found out about Garrett's previous round of tricks."

"A few rounds with a punching bag seemed to do the trick," Kellie said.

"Really," Charles replied, "But seriously how are you?"

"I'll be fine," Kellie said, "I'm doing everything the doctor's told me."

"Which is driving you crazy"," Charles said.

"No surprise there," Kellie said, "So restraining order…"

"I've already filed the paperwork," Charles said, "We shouldn't have an issue getting written communication included in the restraining order as well."

"Good," Kellie said, "If he violates it, it should make it harder for him to get out of prison."

"You don't sound convinced of that," Charles.

"You can't tell me you do either," Kellie said.

Charles shook his head, "No. So first the restraining order and then what."

"We wait," Kellie said, "for him to screw up, hopefully. In the meantime, anything new on the fraud investigation and the foundation."

"It's a lot of damage control from what I hear," Charles said, "The board is in a frenzy. They aren't quite sure what to do right now. Which reminds me do you still want to set up a more formal arrangement to provide funding."

"Yes," Kellie said, "I don't plan on taking an active role even if the board asked me back. I'll fund it and review the financial records as planned. I have more important things to focus on right now."

"I will make sure the paper works in order," Charles said, "And let you know what the board figures out in terms of new management at the foundation."

"You don't have to keep me informed about…" Kellie said.

"Doesn't change the fact you still want to know?" Charles said, "The foundation was your brainchild. Just because you're making a different choice doesn't mean you don't get to care."

"I just wish all of this were easier," Kellie said.

"That is the funny thing about life sometimes, it's messy and complicated more often than we'd like," Charles said, "It's not always easy to figure out. But I think you've been doing better at it then you feel like you are."

"I'd agree with that," Lorenzo said, entering the kitchen, "Johnny let me in."

"How many people are going to be tracking me down today?" Kellie asked, "Not that it's not good to see you."

"The circumstances could be better," Lorenzo said.

"Well, hopefully those circumstances will be a distant memory sooner rather than later," Charles said, "Now that I've seen for myself, Kellie's fine, I should be going."

"You don't have to leave on my account," Lorenzo said.

"I'm meeting Monica on her break," Charles said, standing up. "I'd be leaving soon anyway."

Charles walked over to Kellie and gave her hug, "If you need anything, you call."

"I know," Kellie said, "And Charles….thank you for everything you've done for me over the years. I wanted to say, because I probably don't really say it."

"No thanks needed," Charles said, "Just enjoy your life with all its messy complications."

When Charles left, Lorenzo and Kellie stared at each other.

"So Uncle Lo," Kellie asked, "I've been wondering are you and Alexis back together?"