Chapter 17

March 3, 2027

The next morning Katie came into the diner and Mike said, "You are not supposed to be back at work yet, young lady."

Katie smiled .

She really had grown quite found of the him. He was more of the tradition grandfather type compared to her own. Luke was still quite a rascal and he had taught Cameron every scam, con and way to work someone there was. Katie was too straight laced for that though. Luke and her had there own more sedate relationship. But she wondered if he wised she was more daring.

"I'm just here for a smoothie." she saidas she took a seat at the counter.

"Coming right up, Katie. "said Mike as he went into the kitchen.

"Kate Spencer?" asked a voice from a nearby table.

She turned and smiled at the college aged guy with spiky blond hair. "Hi. Do I know you?"

He stood and walked over.

"I'm Clark Olsen."

She sucked in a breath. Her eyes studied his face looking for signs of Lulu or Dillon. And it was there. Something in his eyes was bold, like he would take huge risks, very Spencer like.

Her face broke out in a grin. She jumped up and gave him a hug. "Oh my gosh, I can't believe you're here!"

She pulled back and called "Mike, get out here. He's here."

Mike called back "We met last night."

Clark smiled and whispered "I knew that old guy recognized me."

Katie sat back down and said, "So does your mom and dad know you're in town?"

Clark sat down next to her and said, "I haven't called Lulu or Dillon yet. I... guess, I don't know what to say to them. I came here to see you, really. I have to tell you thank-"

She touched his arm. "Don't mention it."

"It's kinda a big thing not to mention."

"Not between family."

He narrowed his eyes at her. After a long moment he said, "Okay."

Mike brought out two smoothies. Katie said to Clark, "Hey, did you know our moms were pregnant with us at the same time? Isn't that cool? I just had my birthday so when is yours?"

"April 23."

"We have to have a huge party, don't you think?"

"Um. I probably won't be in town then."

Katie gave him a disappointed look.

Clark said, "It's not personal. I want to get to know you and ... everyone and stuff but I go to college in New York."

"Could you come back for the party? I really want to celebrate with you. I know that twenty years ago neither of our moms thought that me and you would get to know each other. My parents almost didn't stay together and then I wouldn't know my Dad or my Aunt Lulu or you. It's like a miracle we are sitting here together."

Clark took a sip of his smoothie. He stated to see that by coming to Port Charles he had jumped into the deep end of the Spencer family but if they all turned out to be like Katie he didn't think he would mind. "I'll come back on my birthday."

"Thanks!"

"No, thank you, Katie."

They smiled at each other.

Luke and Laura walked into Kelly's.

Luke bellowed "K.G.!" his nickname for her is Katie Girl " Pour some coffee for your gramps."

Clark cried, shocked, "Dr. Scwzagabergner!"

Laura whispered to Luke " I knew that would come back to bite your butt."

Katie said, "Clark meet our grandparents. Luke and Laura Spencer."

"You're not a doctor?"

"Sorry about that. I had to meet you. It had been a two decades long wait already."

Laura said, "Good to see you up and about, Clark. You look well."

Clark tore his eyes away from Luke and took in the woman next to him. Her face was warm and inviting. "Thanks. Nice to meet you."

Laura moved toward him shyly. He allowed her to hug him. It felt strange to have this new huge family that loved him but it also felt wonderful.

Mike brought a cup of coffee for Luke and a cup of tea for Laura over and placed it on a table.

Clark stood up and said "I guess I should go visit Dillon Quatermaine."

"Do you know how to get to the mansion?" Katie asked

"I got some directions online."

"Need a ride?" Luke asked " I got a sweet classic convertible outside. From the last century, kid."

Luke pulled the keys out and tossed it to him.

Clark said "I can get a cab."

"Go ahead and use the car." Laura said "Park it here when you get ready to go back to school and we'll pick it up. Promise you'll buckle up and drive the limit?"

Clark blushed at her concern. "Sure." He looked at Katie, "I'll see you around later, okay?"

"Where are you staying?" Katie asked

"Here."

"Then I'll be around. I practically live here."

Clark nodded good bye and left.

Katie sat down at the table with her grandparents.

Luke said, " I like him."

"He looks so grown up already. He's as tall as Lucky! But he's just a baby still." Laura said

"Grams, "complained Katie "we are twenty!"

"That's what I said. Babies."

Katie rolled her eyes.

Luke said, " I wonder if he can pick a lock? Run a con?"

"I doubt it. Most average people don't." Laura said "You'll have to start at go with him."

Luke rubbed his hands together "That should be fun."