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Title: Studio Love

Chapter 16

(Elizabeth chuckles softly as she couldn't help but wonder what brought on Carly's sudden change in attitude towards her. Carly notices Elizabeth's chuckle and smiles)

Carly: "What's up with the laugh?"

Liz: (shrugs) "I'm-I'm just curious why you went from hating me to suddenly defending me to Bobbie and Sarah. I remember a time when you couldn't stand me. Why the change in attitude?"

Carly: (nods) "That's a valid question. You want the truth? Yes, I did hate you at the time. I love Jason. If I wasn't with Sonny, my soulmate, I'd probably be with Jason. That is, if he felt the same. I know he doesn't, though, because his heart belongs to you. Am I jealous that Jason loves you more than me? Hell, yes. Am I jealous because he'd choose you over me when it matters most? Yes. But, do I have a choice?" (shakes her head) "No." (sighs) "In all fairness, you have never done anything wrong. I've just been jealous because you and Jason are together and, in my heart, in a way, I wish it was me."

(Elizabeth sighs softly in response. She never expected Carly to be so open and honest like this. She was quite surprised, to be honest. She tilts her head as she speaks)

Liz: "I have to admit, it's weird hearing all of this. It's like I knew this, but to hear you say it? I never expected it. No offense, but I always expected you to stake your claim on things and to hell with the consequences." (smiles) "But, it sounds like you don't want to do that anymore. I gotta say that I'm surprised by all of this. In the end, though, it relieves me to hear it. I hated being at war with you."

Carly: (laughs) "I admit it did get annoying fighting with you. Even though it was because of Jason, it wasn't a very valid reason. I know that now."

Liz: (smirks) "You're right. It wasn't a very good reason. At least you've realized that."

(Both women laugh before things turn serious again)

Carly: (sighs) "There's a few other reasons I wanted you over."

Liz: (curiously) "O-kay?"

Carly: (shakes her head) "You probably don't want to discuss it, but please know that I'm here for you."

Liz: (confused) "What are you talking about?"

Carly: (hesitantly) "Okay, please don't hate me…" (sighs deeply) "…it's about your rape."

Liz: (rolls her eyes) "Oh, that. I don't know why we need to talk about it because there's nothing that can be done."

Carly: (sighs) "I overheard Sonny and Jason talking about it when I know I shouldn't have."

Liz: (raises her eyebrows) "Of course you did."

Carly: (guiltily) "I know I'm bad. I'm really bad."

Liz: "Yeah, you stick your nose where it doesn't belong. I did wonder why you told Sarah off at Kelly's and defended me. Sarah even wondered that."

Carly: "Honestly? I realized that I've been a bitch to you this whole time, especially after hearing about your rape. I've never been raped, so I can only imagine what it's like. I'm going to guess that they never caught the person?"

Liz: (shakes her head) "No. I remember him wearing a ski mask and I couldn't see him. No hand prints or anything." (scoffs) "Jason and the men are out for revenge regarding it."

Carly: (shakes her head) "Nothing wrong with your man watching out for you."

Liz: "Okay, true. I guess being I wanted to forget about it, I was hoping Jason would, too."

Carly: (laughs) "If you know Jason as well as I know you do, you know he'll never let it go." (serious tone) "He, as well as everyone else, wants the asshole who assaulted you to pay dearly. Even though we didn't get along before…that's on me…I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy." (smiles) "You're a good girl or should I say young woman, Elizabeth Webber."

Liz: (laughs) "Well, thank you."

Carly: "As for Sarah? She's a fucking tramp who needs to get off her high horse and realize she's no match for you. Lucky? He doesn't deserve you or your forgiveness. He's an asshole who can have Sarah."

Liz: (smirks) "They can have each other."

Carly: (proudly) "Right on, baby cakes!"

(They high five each other and laugh. Afterwards, they say their goodbyes)

***The Park***

(Elizabeth decided to go for a walk to clear her head after her talk with Carly. She couldn't believe that they finally connected and now get along. She wasn't sure that would ever happen. It did and she was relieved as she didn't like fighting with someone for no good reason. Her fight with Sarah and Lucky? Now, she had a reason for that. They screwed her over and her so-called sister didn't seem to care. As for Lucky, Elizabeth wasn't completely sure on that)

(Elizabeth sits down on the bench. She was a little nervous in that moment as this is how she was when she was dragged into the bushes and assaulted. She shook a lot at hearing footsteps coming towards her. Her voice was a bit shaky until she saw it was Lucky walking to her)

Liz: (mumbles) "Oh, great. Just what I need."

(He stops when he reaches her. With his hands in his jean pockets, he nervously speaks)

Lucky: "H-Hi."

Liz: (polite smile) "Hi."

Lucky: "How are you?"

Liz: (raises her eyebrows) "Like you care."

Lucky: (sighs deeply) "Please don't do that."

Liz: "Do what? Give you attitude? Why not? If I could, I'd stay away from you. Unfortunately, Port Charles is a small town so chances of running into you are pretty good. So, be prepared for me to ignore you when passing you."

Lucky: (sadly) "It doesn't have to be like that, you know? For what it's worth, I'm sorry for hurting you regarding Sarah. I never meant for that to happen."

(As Elizabeth stands up from the bench, she speaks to Lucky)

Liz: "It doesn't matter anymore and I don't care. I'm with Jason now. I hope you enjoy Sarah."

(As Elizabeth walks away, Lucky shamefully whispers)

Lucky: "You'll never know how sorry I am for raping you."

(After he walks away, Sarah walks out from behind a set of trees and folds her arms over her chest as she speaks)

Sarah: "Something needs to be done. I need to step up my game with you, it sounds like. I've never had a problem getting what I want. I wanted Lucky and I got him." (smirks) "Right now, I want Jason. He's hot and sexy as hell. Oooh, I'll bet he's spectacular in bed." (chuckles evilly) "Can't wait."

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