They sat on his bed for awhile talking and crying over Luke. Dante's arms never left her. He meant what he said when he told her he wouldn't leave her alone again. He reinforced it in every way that he could, by his words and his touch.

"Lulu, I think you need to seek some professional help on this. Don't get me wrong, I meant what I said. I want to help you, but some of this is beyond my expertise. You really need to talk to someone. I'll even go with you, if you want."

"Lucky wanted me to go a long time ago. I don't want to bare my soul to some stranger. The whole idea just creeps me out."

"You scared the hell out of me today. I honestly thought that you were going to end it all." He took her face in his hands and forced her to look him in the eyes. "What happened today can't happen anymore, ever. Do you hear me? Never again. Lulu, you've got a lot to deal with, more than any one person should have to on their own. If you don't do something about this, I will."

"But, Dante, I-"

"No, Lulu. No more excuses. This is it. You've got to get help. Promise me you will."

"Dante-"

He looked at her with such intensity, she wanted to turn away. Something else kept her from it, she could see just how much she had scared him. In a strange way, it made her feel secure.

"Lulu, please."

She sighed heavily. "All right. I'll do it. But, if I get in there and don't like it, I'm gone."

"As long as you give it a chance, I can live with that."

Just then, they heard the front door slam. Dante felt a knot form in his stomach. He knew who it was and didn't want to face another cold, hard reality. Lulu and Dante walked down the stairs, arms around each other. As soon as she hit the last step, she raced toward Lucky and threw her arms around him.

"Would somebody please tell me what is going on? I got a call from Olivia saying that I need to get over here right away. She wouldn't say why. Lulu? Did something happen to you?"

"I think you had better sit down," Dante replied.

"No, I think I'll stand." Lucky felt a twinge of fear run through him, knowing that "sitting down" meant something bad.

"Lucky, please just sit down." Lulu took him by the arm and brought him over to the sofa. Soon after, Olivia came through the door, already prepared to give Lucky the bad news. As Olivia began to speak, Lulu held up her hand to silence her. She turned back to her brother and steadied her gaze. "Lucky, I'm afraid that I have some bad news. Um, this is really hard." Her voice quivered as she looked up at the ceiling to compose herself. "Sonny found Dad."

"That's great. What's so bad about… No, oh no. What do you mean 'found' him? Found him how?"

Tears streamed down her face. "Lucky, he was murdered."

He rose from the couch. "No! No way. That's not possible. Who? Why?"

"Lucky, he died because of me. I'm the reason." Dante moved over beside Lulu and slid his arm around her shoulders.

"What do you mean 'because of you'?"

"I got an email this morning. I thought it was from Maxie. It turned out to be from the guy who is stalking me. He told me that Dad was in the way and he took care of him. He said that we belong together and he wouldn't allow anyone to keep us apart. He won't stop until everyone I love is dead." Lulu began to sob and Dante pulled her head into his chest, holding her there. Lucky sat back down beside her and turned her face toward him.

"Lulu, none of this is your fault. Do you hear me? Don't worry, we are going to catch this guy before he hurts anyone else."

"Lucky, how can I not worry? The whole thing makes me sick." A slow fury built inside of her. "This is all my fault. If it weren't for me, none of this would have happened. I might not be able to bring Dad back, but I can keep someone else from dying."

Lucky watched her as she walked toward the door. "Lulu, where are you going?" he asked. Dante was already halfway across the room, going after her. Lucky, still in a state of shock, was close behind.

Lulu managed to get out the front door before they could catch up to her. She looked around into the bright daylight, searching for her stalker. Fear was not something that was on her mind. All she could think about was what this creep had cost her and her family. Knowing that he had to be out there somewhere, still watching, she screamed, "Come out, you coward. You had to sink so low as to kill an innocent man in order to continue your messed up plan for us. Well, if you want me so bad, then just come and get me. Right here, right now."

Dante finally caught up to her. He grabbed her by the shoulders and whirled her around to face him. "Lulu, what in the world are you doing? Are you kidding me?"

Lulu raised her hand to hit him. Dante caught her wrist in his hand, keeping her from making contact. With her other hand, she pointed a finger in his face. "Dante, let me go. I want him to find me. Don't you see, this is the only way. He gets what he wants, me. I get what I want, everyone I love to still be alive."

Dante grabbed her other wrist and looked straight into her eyes. "Lulu, I already told you this once, there is no way in the world that I am letting this creep get near you ever again. You have got to trust me. Now, get back inside the house before I arrest you for disturbing the peace." Lulu stood there, looking at him, in shock. Dante knew he probably shouldn't have been so forceful, but he wasn't about to let the situation get the best of her yet again. She could see just how serious he was and it scared her a little. She walked back into the house without another word.