A/N: Hey everyone! Sorry for the long delay! My brain just kind of died on me :lol: I hope you all haven't forgotten about me. This chapter is a bit of filler – warning: Tons of Fluff ahead!!. And I have the feeling I'm getting a bit of OOC this time around. The next chapter will start getting REALLY good… I hope! Anyway, enjoy. Please read and review and let me know if you still love me or not!

Chapter 13: Matchmaker, Matchmaker Make Me A Match

Georgie made her way to Kelly's the next morning. When she entered the establishment, she paused. Looking around, she noticed the place was spotless. It looked as if everything was already swept and dusted. The tables were set, as was the counter. The salt and pepper shakers and napkin holders were filled and the coffee had already been started. She stood in confusion. I know I left this place a mess last night, Georgie thought. What happened?

"Hey, Georgie. You gonna stand there all day or are you actually gonna come all the way in?"

She looked up in shock. "Lulu? What are you doing here?"

"Uh, I work here," she replied with a laugh.

"Yeah, but it's 8am on a Saturday! And… well, to put it kindly, you're never really on time."

Lulu rolled her eyes. "I know, I know. I'm not the best employee. But who said a cheetah couldn't change its spots?"

"Uh, God," Georgie replied with a smile. She took a moment to take in Lulu. Her eyes were bright, she was smiling and she just radiated happiness. She looked like a completely different person than even yesterday. Georgie's eyes widened in realization. "Oh my God," she squealed. "You slept with Johnny Zacchara!"

"Shhh," Lulu scolded, grabbing her arm and dragging her over to the counter. "First of all, I didn't sleep with Johnny. And second of all, if I did, I don't need you yelling about it so loud that you could knock my mother out of catatonia!"

"But something did happen with Johnny," she prodded.

"Yes, something did happen with Johnny."

Georgie waited a minute before throwing her hands up in the air and saying, "Well? Are you going to make me beg?"

Lulu laughed. "Of course not! Especially since I have you to thank, now don't I?"

"What do you mean?"

"Whatever you said to Johnny the other day really got through to him. If it wasn't for you, I was going to leave the Zacchara mansion last night a heartbroken woman. So thank you," she said, wrapping Georgie up in a huge hug.

"He's a good guy," she replied, rubbing Lulu's back. "All he needed was a little perspective on the situation."

"I honestly don't know what I would have done if it didn't work out... if he had just let me go. I just feel so connected to him… I can't explain it, but I do."

"Well, it all worked out for the best, so stop worrying about it," Georgie replied sternly. "Be happy!"

"Oh, I am! I'm happier than I ever thought I could be," she said with a laugh. "I haven't felt like this… ever, I think."

"Well, now you owe me one," she said, smiling at Lulu exuberance.

"Oh, don't worry," Lulu said, a twinkle in her eye. "A plan is already in motion."

"What?"

Johnny carefully made his way down the stairs, awake before 11 am for the first time in years, probably. It was 8 o'clock in the morning, and he was on his way to meet his sister for breakfast. And – he was happy. It was a wonderful feeling.

When he entered the dining room, Claudia looked up in shock. "Well, I didn't expect to see you here this early."

"Well, you said you were going to be home in time for breakfast. I figured I'd join you," he replied with a smile.

She threw him a grin. "Yeah, right. You're just still on your high from getting the girl of your dreams."

"For all you know, we've been dating for months," he said with a roll of his eyes.

"Oh yeah? They how come you never wrote me about her? I know you would have, which is why you haven't been with her for months," she said, accenting the words by pointing at him with her fork. "And there's also the fact that I spent a couple of hours talking to her cousin who owns the hotel after you guys left last night. I got the whole story." She laughed as Johnny squirmed in his seat like a defendant on trial. "Oh, calm down. I won't make fun of you anymore. You're still young. Enjoy being a kid for a bit."

"I can't, if you haven't forgotten," he replied with a frown. "I have to co-run this business with you."

"Hey, John, it's okay if you want to beg off and play with your girlfriend for a bit. I like her. She's got spunk."

"But Trevor is supposed to come back today. I don't want you to have to deal with him by yourself right away."

"No he's not," Claudia replied with a smile. "He called earlier saying his business in the city was going to take longer than he though. He'll be there for the entire weekend. No worries."

"Are you sure," Johnny asked. "I mean, we haven't seen each other in forever. I want to catch up."

"I know," she said, placing her hand comfortingly over his. "Don't worry, we will. I just want to get the feel of the house again and maybe go over some business stuff first. Besides," she added, "I know you probably already have plans with Lulu."

Johnny laughed. "Man, from what I heard from Uncle Rudy's correspondence, you were a cold hearted bitch. Yet in all your letters to me, and just from last night and today, you are anything but. What happened?"

"I'm only cold to those who deserve it. People who try to take me for granted, take over my territories, or hurt my family. You're my little brother, and I want to be the best sister I can be to you, family business or not. I can't make up for all the years I missed, but I can try damn hard."

"Claudia," he replied softly, "it wasn't your fault. You don't have to make up for anything."

"Yeah, but if I was here –"

"If you were here, you'd be as messed up as I was before I met Lulu. She's helped me become a better person. I know it sounds like some cheesy 80's flick, but it's true," he said with a laugh.

"Well, I'm glad things are finally looking up for you. You deserve the best, little brother. So," Claudia said, pausing to eat a bite of her breakfast, "what is actually on the agenda for today?"

Johnny looked at his sister with a wry grin. "Well, Lulu's friend Georgie – the other girl Logan hurt – likes this guy. And since Georgie helped me come to my senses about Lulu, we've decided to help her get said guy."

Claudia laughed. "You are acting just like a guy your age should. Playing matchmaker for his friends. I love it." She put her elbows on the table and leaned towards him. "So what's the plan?"

"Spinelli – that's the guy – doesn't know Lulu and I are together yet…"

"Wise Georgie, Fair Lulu, how are you lovely ladies this beautiful day?" Spinelli entered Kelly's with his usual cheer and optimism.

Lulu just smiled at the way Georgie blushed whenever Spinelli walked into the room. She knew deep down that Spin felt the same way about Georgie that she did for him. Anyone could see they were perfect for each other. It was only a matter of bringing it out. And that's what she and Johnny planned to do.

When Georgie had asked what the plan was earlier, Lulu couldn't tell her too much – just don't let on that Johnny and she were together. Johnny wanted to be the one to take care of everything. He would explain it to her as they went along, so that Georgie wouldn't try to ham it up or over act. He wanted her reactions to be as natural as possible. Lulu was excited. After all she had done to Georgie, they were still friends. She deserved to be happy, and Lulu was glad that she could amend the situation.

Johnny arrived a few minutes later, flinging the door open wide enough so that he could hobble in without getting whacked by it. The girls laughed at him as he entered.

"Yeah, thanks, guys," he grumbled. "I save your lives and what do I get? Can't even open a door for a cripple."

Lulu walked up to him and winked. She wanted to do nothing more than kiss him hello, but they couldn't break cover yet. "Aww, poor baby can't open a door by himself?"

"And now I get mocked. Do you see what I have to put up with," he asked, turning to Spinelli. He just shrugged and took a swig of his orange soda. "I held the door open for you the other day."

Georgie laughed and made her way to Johnny. "Well, I for one am thankful for the rescuing. Come sit at the counter and I'll take your order."

As they walked to the front of Kelly's together, she leaned over and whispered, "So what's the plan?"

"Just follow my lead," he replied with a wink. He took a seat at the bar and ordered a cup of coffee. Georgie brought it to him, and then walked around the counter, leaning on the counter with one seat between them. "So, Georgie, do you like cars?"

"Cars? I really don't know much about cars," she replied warily.

"I can teach you a bit," he smiled. "I've got a beauty of a classic Mustang. Come here, I'll show you a picture," he said, pulling out his phone. She moved over to him, and Johnny put his arm around her waist to hold her close.

Lulu had made herself comfortable sitting with Spinelli at his table. "So," she commented, trying to make conversation, "what do you think of this whole situation with Logan? I know, I know – I should have listened to you from the beginning."

"I would never say 'I told you so' to the fair blonde one," Spinelli admitted, "but I am ecstatic that someone finally put the knucklescraper in the hospital. Even if it was the newly christened – " He paused, looking over to where Georgie and Johnny were situated. "Chivalrous one?" His face reddened as he noticed where Johnny's arm was.

"Spinelli? Hey, are you okay," Lulu asked, noticing his change in demeanor.

"Uh, yes," he stuttered. "But, ah, should his arm be situated in such a place on Wise Georgie?"

Lulu smiled to herself. The plan was working. "Oh, it's okay. He's probably just flirting. Georgie is a looker, you know."

"Well, of course the Jackal knows Wise Georgie is fairer than an angel! That is why the devil's son should not be touching her!"

She felt her phone vibrate in her pocket. Flipping it open, she saw a message from Johnny – he was obviously still pretending to show Georgie pictures on his phone. [iAny reaction yet?[/i

Lulu glanced over to him and surreptitiously flipped him the thumbs up sign. He nodded his head slightly and went back to work.

"Why are they whispering," Spinelli demanded.

Lulu just smiled and patted his hand comfortingly.

"How's it going," Georgie whispered when Johnny looked back to her.

"Apparently, he's getting very jealous already," he replied. "Now, don't freak out, but I'm gonna put my hand on your lower back."

"Fine. But touch my ass and your knee won't be the only thing hurting."

"Yeah, right. Except I'd be more worried about what Lulu would do than you."

"Just remember who's closer to you at this moment, buster."

Spinelli was watching the couple like a hawk. Lulu was going to say something about Georgie and Johnny looking good together, but suddenly Spinelli jumped up yelling, "Personal bubble, personal bubble, personal bubble!"

He ran over to Georgie and snatched her out of Johnny's arms so fast, he almost fell over.

"Spinelli, what is wrong with you," Georgie snapped. "I was talking to Johnny!"

"But, but … his hands were in an inappropriate area," he stuttered in reply.

"And if it was bothering me, I would have let him know."

"Well, it was bothering me! I didn't like him touching you!"

"Why not? Is it so hard to think that maybe a boy likes me?"

"No! It's just that – " Spinelli paused and then said in one big rush, "theJackalwantstobetheonetoucingyou." His eyes widened as he realized what he just blurted out.

"What was that," Georgie asked, a ghost of a smile on her lips.

"Uh… The Jackal wants to be the one touching you," he replied, his answer sounding more like a question. "And now that the Jackal has completely alienated himself, he'll be getting on his way." Spinelli gathered all his belongings and made his way to the door. Before he was able to leave, he heard Georgie call out his name.

"The Jackal can start by asking me out on a date."

Spinelli turned around, shocked that she wasn't disgusted or embarrassed at his admission. She just stood there with a smile on her face and her hands on her hips. When he didn't respond after a minute, she prompted, "Well?"

"Oh! Uh," he stuttered with nervous excitement, "Would you, Wise Georgie, accompany me to dinner later this evening?"

"I would love to," she replied with a smile.

"I will, uh, pick you up from your humble abode at 7?"

Georgie nodded her head in agreement. "See you then."

Spinelli then left Kelly's, a goofy grin on his face and a new outlook on the future.

After he left, Georgie let loose a squeal and ran over to where Johnny and Lulu were now standing together and threw her arms around them both. "How can I ever thank the both of you?"

"Oh, I think we're even now," Johnny replied, glancing over to Lulu and smiling.