Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover

Written 7/23/2003

The paramedics rush JR into the emergency room. David and Tony run to JR and start their procedures. JR is in and out of consciousness, still having trouble breathing. He recognizes David and wishes he would go away, but being weak he gives in to David's help.

Tony: "Definitely some internal bleeding."

David (rushing around): "Looks like we got some broken ribs. JR, try to stay with me son. (looks down at JR) Your mother would be proud."

Tommy holds Skye's shaky hand as they stand outside of JR's room. They can easily view Tony and David fiercely working on JR. Ned runs into the lobby with Brooke Lynn close behind. Skye starts to cry as Ned approaches her.

Skye: "It's all Luiz. He beat up JR. I couldn't do anything. I feel terrible. I didn't even want JR here, but he was such a big help."

Ned (hugs Skye): "It's ok Skye. You had to do what was best for the babies and that was stay calm."

Brooke Lynn pulls Tommy to the side.

Brooke Lynn: "Is he going to be ok? The adults never tell me anything."

Tommy: "Brooke Lynn right?"

Brooke Lynn: "Right."

Tommy: "JR talked about you. Do you like Abercrombie and Fitch?" o:p/o:p

Brooke Lynn stares at Tommy confused by him bringing up such a random subject.

Brooke Lynn: "Yea. I wear it all the time. What about JR?"

Tommy: "I have a magic trampoline. Wanna see it?"

Brooke Lynn: "It's Tommy right?"

Tommy: "Ah, yes. It's Tommy."

Brooke Lynn: "JR's really bad isn't he? That's why you're avoiding my questions. Was this Luiz Alcazar that hurt JR?"

Tommy: "Sure. It was a man with a gun. JR is strong I think."

Ned walks over to Brooke Lynn and Tommy.

Ned: "Hey Sweet Pea, everything will be fine with JR."

Brooke Lynn: "And Skye?"

Ned: "And Skye."

Lois stands and stares at Luiz in disbelief at his presence. Happiness and fear cloud her emotions. Luiz takes a seat and admires her form. Lois wants to speak but Luiz beats her to it.

Luiz: "I know. Don't say it. I shouldn't be here."

Lois: "I thought we said goodbye?"

Luiz pulls out his gun and hands it Lois. She inadvertently accepts it. She looks at the gun wondering why she's holding it.

Luiz: "You can kill me if you like, but I won't die. My mother used to give me her perfume as a weapon to kill nightmares. It worked for the time being, but they always came back."

Lois (hands him back his gun): "You're not a nightmare just a bad habit."

As he sits in the chair, Luiz pulls Lois closer to him. She tries to pull back.

Luiz: "Oh yes, I have to tell you. I sent Brooke Lynn flowers of apology. I felt horrible."

Lois (jerks her hand from his and steps back): "You did what?! You can't do that! Oh my god. I have to call Ned. I bet he freaked out. Luiz, you can not be anywhere near my daughter."

Luiz stands up to get her attention again. Lois walks around the room frantic for a solution

Luiz: "Listen, all I said was 'Sorry Brooke Lynn'. I signed it anonymous. It can be explained."

Lois: "Ok. I will just say they were from Miguel. Why are you here?"

Luiz: "Do you want the truth?"

Lois: "Lay it on me."

Luiz: "I'm not giving up on you. I know nothing is possible for us as long as you're in Port Charles. I found out your plans for coming here. It was borderline stalking I know. I don't know why I didn't find information about you before. Maybe I was just mesmerized. You need to know this is nothing like what it was with Brenda. She needed my help. She depended on me. The tables have turned. I'm depending on you."

Lois: "Because I'm a link to Sonny."

Luiz: "Why did you have to go and say that? God Doll, you used to trust me even knowing the type of man I was."

Lois: "I didn't really know you Luiz."

Luiz (getting angry): "God, I told you everything! What more do I need to say?"

Lois: "I don't play the you didn't ask so I'm not telling game. I hate that! It's not in me to love a guy like you."

Luiz: "But you love Sonny? You trust him with your daughter."

Lois: "It's different."

Luiz: "It's the same."

Lois: "It's different."

Luiz (points to Lois with a demanding finger): "You say that one more time without an explanation…"

Lois: "What you gonna do? Take a horse whip to me?"

Luiz (cracks a smile): "Ahh my Katie Scarlett, you're a feisty one."

At the PCPD, Taggert sits at his desk drowning himself in paperwork while Hannah sits in her office with her door wide open. The two go out of their way to avoid eye contact. Mac runs out of his office to the front to Anna.

Mac: "Anna, David on line one."

Anna (picks up the phone): "David."

David: "Yeah. We need you at GH…"

Anna (heart starts to palpitate): "Robin?!"

David: "No. Skye wants to press charges against Luiz Alcazar. She has no clue where he is. He beat JR to a pulp."

Anna: "Luiz Alcazar huh. I'll be right there."

Anna turns to Mac filing cases. Taggert looks up at the sound of Luiz's name. Hannah hears the name too and walks out from her office

Anna: "I need to go to GH and complete a complaint against Luiz Alcazar. He beat up a sixteen year old boy."

Scott (walking downstairs hearing the announcement): "Isn't that just grand! Beatin' up on children now. What has the mob come to? First Zander Smith now Adam Chandler Jr.?"

Hannah: "Do you need backup Anna?"

Taggert: "No she doesn't!"

Mac: "Chill out Taggert!"

Anna: "Listen. I can take Felicia. I need a PI. The FBI was keeping tabs on Luiz's whereabouts, but they've lost him again. Taggert and Hannah put your personal feelings aside. We won't get anywhere with infighting."

Scott: "Why the hell are we sending FBI? So they get all the praise?"

Mac: "Scott! It doesn't matter as long as Luiz is caught. Taggert, how about you go see Zander Smith. Maybe he has some information on Luiz's next move."

Taggert (hops up from his desk): "I'm on it."

Anna and Taggert leave the PCPD. Hannah walks back to her office. Scott walks over to Hannah commencing her duties in her office.

Scott (perched at her door): "Listen. I got a job for ya."

Hannah: "I'm not in the mood Scott. I need to help Mac go through these WSB files for the ELQ meeting."

Scott: "I want you to be my Assistant District Attorney."

Hannah (looks up at Scott): "Why me?"

Scott: "You're the only one around here with a law degree. Plus you can be a bitch when I need you to."

Hannah (cracks a smile): "I guess I'm flattered."

Scott: "I won't make you abandon Mac. You can do double duty right?"

Hannah: "Well since my love life is over, I guess I have nothing but my career. I accept."

AJ, Michael, and Liz congregate on the floor of Liz's studio sharing an indoor picnic. Michael pulls himself into Liz's lap and pulls her arms around him for comfort. AJ sits across from Liz holding up a painting of different shades of blue.

AJ: "So what would you call this one Michael?"

Michael (pointing to the picture): "Ahhh. I call that one Blues Clues!"

Liz (laughing as she kisses Michael on the head): "Wow. I love that name. I originally called it Painting Skye. I was going to finish it and give it to Skye for the baby's room. Apparently blue is a good color for sleeping and calm. But Blues Clues I like more."

AJ: "Do you like your bike Michael?"

Michael: "I wanna do motor cross like Jack! He is the man!"

Liz: "Who's better? Jack or Jamal?"

Michael: "Nobody does motor cross like Jack!"

AJ's cell phone rings over on the table. He looks at Liz for her approval to answer. She nods to him. He hops up and answers the phone

AJ: "Hello."

Skye: "AJ this is Skye. Can you come to GH please? Luiz Alcazar beat up JR. I think Alan and Monica might be lurking around somewhere."

AJ: "You're kidding! Are you alright? Where is Coleman?"

Skye: "He's at the club. I tried calling him. Will you stop by there? He's not answering his phone."

AJ: "I will. See you later."

AJ hangs up his phone and walks over to Liz. She senses that he has to leave their peaceful evening.

AJ: "I'm sorry Liz, but JR was beaten up by Luiz Alcazar."

Liz: "Oh my god AJ. Please go. Michael can stay here with me."

AJ: "Hey Michael. Can we do this again some other time? Be careful with that bike."

Michael: "Sure AJ."

AJ kisses Liz and Michael and runs out the door. Michael sits across from Liz and picks up the painting.

Liz: "What are you thinking about?"

Michael: "AJ's pretty cool. I like him. Who's having a baby?"

Liz: "Your Aunt Skye is having twins."

Michael: "The one with red hair like me?"

Liz: "That's the one. Would you like to get to know her too?"

Michael: "Can I hold the new babies? I never got to hold Chloe, but I got a lot of practice with Kiya."

Liz: "I'm sure Skye would love it if you held the babies. And I would love to take you to Wyndemere to spend time with Chloe."

Sitting in the chair dumbfounded, Lois looks out the window. The doorbell rings. With hands on her hips, she answers the door in a huff. Luiz stands at the door wearing Lois' sunglasses waving his head like a swooning movie star. He runs his fingers through his hair and strikes a pose with his hands in his pockets of his trimly pressed gray pants. Lois squints her eyes at him ready to slam the door in his face

Luiz: "Good day Mizzz… What is your name? Mine is Alex."

Lois: "It's Lily, Jackass. What can I do for you?"

Luiz pimp walks his way inside the house. He closes the door with his foot and re-adjusts the sunglasses.

Luiz: "I'm here to meet my nephew Juan."

Lois: "I'm sorry, but Juan is the opening act for Miguel who is out of town doing a show."

Luiz: "Oh dear. What's a man to do with such a fine specimen before him? Surely you don't intend to spend your time alone. May I, a stranger to your effervescent personality, spend this time with you in isolation?"

Lois stares at Luiz giving off his virile charm. She walks over to him to reward him for his efforts in stealing her heart again. He takes off the glasses to get a clear view of his happiness. She lays a soft kiss upon his lips. He closes his eyes and savors the moment. The first time she's expressed an act of love to him on a level beyond platonic. It astonishes him. He doesn't believe he deserves it. She touches his left arm and notices him flinch.

Lois: "Did I do something wrong?"

Luiz (grabbing his arm): "No Doll. You did everything right. I suffered an injury."

A look of concern appears on her face. Luiz's perfect moment turns gray. He wants to tell her the truth and decides to wait for a better time.

Coleman sits on the loveseat in the Shag Room amongst a busy crowd at the Oasis. Carly swaggers over with a martini in her hand. She slides her body close to Coleman practically in his lap. He pushes her out of his personal space with his elbow as he tries to piece his cell phone back together

Coleman: "Jesus Christ Carly. Why the hell did you throw my phone?"

Carly (sipping her martini): "I was just playin'."

Coleman (throws the broken pieces across the room): "Well that shit is gone."

AJ shuffles his way through the crowd to Carly and Coleman. Coleman perks up at AJ's arrival

Coleman: "What's going on Bro?"

AJ: "Luiz Alcazar attacked Skye and JR. JR is in critical condition."

Coleman can't believe what he's hearing. He all of a sudden becomes vulnerable. Carly's demeanor changes from carelessness to concern.

Coleman: "I gotta do something. I know Skye is scared as hell."

AJ: "Everything has calmed a little. JR will be fine. Skye feels like she could have done more, but…"

Coleman: "AJ I have to go do something."

Coleman races out of the club, hops into his car, and drives off. AJ looks at Carly waiting for her to say something stupid.

Carly: "I hope everything goes ok AJ."

AJ: "I just hate to see Skye scared. She's got a lot going on right now. I'll see ya later."

AJ leaves the club and Carly alone with her martini.

Alan walks over to Skye remaining calm under the guidance of Ned. Skye looks at Alan with mixed emotions of wanting his fatherly comfort and wanting to beat the crap out of him for going against her wishes. Skye gives up on her anger and throws herself into Alan's arm. She starts to cry again.

Alan: "JR will be fine Skye."

Skye: "I can't believe I slept with that man. Daddy, he re-enforced my decision. You need to understand that."

Alan: "I don't, but let's not discuss this now."

Ned: "I agree. We need to deal with one issue at a time."

Anna walks over to Skye. She touches her arm to console Skye's fears.

Anna: "Skye. Can you give us any information? Did Luiz tell you anything?"

Skye: "No he didn't. He said he would be back for the baby, but that was before JR arrived."

Felicia walks over to Anna and pulls her aside out of earshot of Skye, Alan, and Ned

Felicia: "I have an idea. Call Jason. That way we won't have to get our hands dirty looking for Luiz. He'll lead us to him."

Anna: "Makes sense to me. But I don't think he and Skye are that close. And I'm avoiding using Hannah. I can't believe the FBI lost him. It's ridiculous."

Felicia: "Have you ever thought maybe the FBI could care less about finding him? Let's try my plan. If it means getting Luiz, Jason will do it. He doesn't have to know we're using him. We may get more than we bargained for."

Anna: "Criminals do have a way of finding each other don't they."

Sonny walks over to Skye. Ned jumps up in front of her

Sonny: "(to Ned) What the hell is your problem? I just wanna see Skye. (to Skye) You ok? Surprisingly I am concerned about you."

Ned: "You're not needed Sonny. Where is Brenda?"

Sonny: "Where the hell is Lois?"

Ned: "Safe away from you. I hope Brenda wises up."

Skye: "I hate to be a Brat, but can we focus on me right now? I'm fine Sonny."

Sonny: "I just thought I'd stop by. My guards weren't around to see what happened."

Alan: "Well what use are they then?"

Skye (turns to Alan): "Daddy! (focuses back on Sonny) I don't need your guards, but thanks for the offer."

Sonny: "Alright. Well I'll go then. Skye, don't hesitate to ask for help. I'm a deviant but I do have a heart."

Sonny walks off. Anna stands alone in a corner and calls Jason. Jason's phone rings at the PC Hotel interrupting his weightlifting. He drops the bar and answers his phone

Jason: "Jason."

Anna: "Jason this is Anna."

Jason: "Is Robin ok? She's at Sonny's."

Anna: "Listen to me. I'm concerned. Skye got a really bad scare today. I doubt anyone would call you. Luiz showed up at her residence."

Jason: "What?"

Anna: "And he beat JR. I don't think she wants to press charges."

Jason: "Ok. I gotta go."

Jason hangs up, throws on a shirt, and runs out the door. Anna gives Felicia a nod that Jason took the bait. They both hang around to keep an eye out on JR's condition. David walks over to Skye and the group congregating around her.

David: "Hey Skye. We have JR settled. He suffered some internal bleeding and some broken ribs."

Skye: "Thank you David for everything."

David: "No problem. He did ask to see Brooke and Tommy first."

Skye: "If that's what he wants."

David walks over to Brooke Lynn sitting quietly next to Tommy. Relieved to see his calm face, she stops worrying. David kneels down to her sitting in the chair.

David: "Hey Brooke. You and Tommy can go see JR, but he needs his rest. Don't be long. He's going to be fine."

Brooke Lynn: "Thanks Dr. Hayward."

Tommy: "Thank you Dr. Hayward."

David stands up and beckons Brooke Lynn and Tommy to follow him to JR's room. JR focuses his dreamy-eyed attention on his new pals concerned about him. Tommy allows Brooke Lynn to precede him to see JR. She holds his hand as she stands over his bed.

JR: Guys I'm not dead. I'm fine. I need to tell you something."

Brooke Lynn: "I told you Alcazar was bad. You didn't believe me."

JR tries to prop himself up a little and starts a coughing fit. Tommy grabs him some water and pushes him to lie back down. JR declines the water.

Tommy: "Take it easy JR."

JR: "Listen. I'm gonna bet you that Alcazar is taking a low profile now. I don't trust the cops to do shit. He's an FBI agent. He'll get off for anything."

Tommy: "How JR?"

JR: "Get out of jail free card carrying member. (struggling to talk) If you want shit done, you gotta do it yourself. So listen. In my backpack is this little silver device that comes with a small sensor. The reader looks like an mp3 player. That little mofo cost my dad a lot of money. I got it in case Colby ever got lost. I would attach a little silver sensor to her like to the bottom of her shoe or something. She'd never know what I had done. It's barely recognizable. It tells me in which direction she went based on longitude and latitude coordinates."

Brooke Lynn and Tommy stare at JR in awe of his ingenuity.

JR: "Remember when I grabbed Alcazar's hand Tommy? I attached the sensory device to his gun. I doubt he knows right now, but he may figure it out soon. I figured he keeps his gun with him at all times."

Brooke Lynn: "What do you want us to do?"

JR: "Nothing. Let him stay where he is. I just want you to know that he's not going to bother your mother anymore. I need to rest now. Tommy and I got jobs at Abercrombie to uphold."

The threesome laugh together. JR starts to cough again. Tommy and Brooke Lynn tuck JR into his bed. He falls off to sleep. They leave the room and return to the group that keeps forming in the waiting room. Jason walks into the ER and paces over to the Skye. Alan and Ned look at Jason's arrival with skepticism. AJ walks in behind him. AJ gives Skye a hug, but Jason, standoffish, stares at Skye trying not to focus on those staring at him. Words finally pop into his head. Anna and Felicia stand nearby to keep tabs on Jason.

Jason: "Skye. I'm sorry about what happened to you."

Skye: "Thank you Jason. He'll be back."

Jason: "It sucks being scared huh? I used to be scared for Michael. So I got out of the organization so I wouldn't be scared anymore."

Skye: "Well I can't get out of this. I made my bed so I have to lie in it."

Jason continues to stare at Skye not knowing what to say next. He finds it difficult to conjure up a conversation. It embarrasses him to feel such discomfort with his own sister. Skye takes notice that he's trying. She takes his hand and kisses his cheek

Skye: 'Thank you for stopping by Jason."

Jason: "You're welcome. I have to go now."

Jason leaves the waiting room in a flash hoping to escape the abashment. Anna and Felicia follow him.o:p/o:p

Alexis walks downstairs into the darkness of Wyndemere after fighting Kristina to sleep. She starts to pick up random toys from a full day of indecisive playtime. The doorbell rings. She runs to the door hoping to avoid waking the house. She opens the door to Coleman with his face filled with concern. She allows him in.

Alexis: "Is everything ok Coleman? This is a surprise. Did you find out one of your strippers was twelve so you need an attorney?"

Coleman: "Dude. I don't even know why I'm here. I've never needed anybody before."

Alexis crosses her arms. She begins to worry that Coleman might be putting the moves on her. She starts to walk backwards tripping on Kristina's toy phone. Coleman catches her before she falls back.

Coleman: "Am I making you nervous?"

Alexis: "Why are you here?"

Coleman rubs his face with his hands and breathes deeply. He stares Alexis in the face and gathers the nerve to talk again.

Coleman: "I'm Nathaniel Cassadine. That missing twin brother I'm sure you were looking for. That other signature you need to cut off Helena from the Cassadine funds. Luiz needs to die and I can't do it alone."

Alexis' jaw practically hits the floor. She stares at Coleman trying to imagine him as a Cassadine. He stands quietly waiting for her approval of him. Realizing she's in a trance, Coleman leads Alexis to the couch to gather her bearings.

Alexis: "Huh? What did you say?"

Coleman: "Do you need a moment to soak this all in?"

Alexis: "How about a lifetime?"

On the floor of Miguel's balcony, Lois sits cradled in Luiz's lap watching the waves hit the sand. The night air is steady keeping the waves calm.

Lois: "If we sit inside it looks like you're in a fishbowl. It's pretty cool."

Luiz: "Are you putting the moves on me Doll?"

Lois (turns to Luiz): "Why don't you take that shirt off so I can see what's wrong with your arm Pretty Boy?"

Luiz: "I'm fine Lois. Forgetaboutit."

Luiz pulls Lois up from his lap. She doesn't want to move. He hops up to stretch his legs stiff from sitting for hours watching the night and the waves. Lois stands up. He gives her a bashful gaze. She can tell what's coming next.

Lois: "So I vote we go to bed. Separately of course."

Luiz: "Damn. I was hoping to be your lover tonight."

Lois: "No you weren't. You know better. You are going to bed now."

Luiz (laughs): "Can I at least tuck you in?"

Lois takes his hand and walks with him inside. They slowly walk up Miguel's spiral staircase sharing a silly conversation in Spanish not really wanting to end their pleasant evening. They make it up to Miguel's master bedroom drenched in tidiness. Lois plops down on Miguel's bed. She lies on her back and smiles at Luiz. He grabs a blanket from a chair and throws it at Lois. She continues to smile at him. He rubs his face in aggravation.

Luiz: "I'm going to leave before you drive me completely up the wall."

Lois: "I didn't do anything."

Luiz: "Stop playing innocent. You are trying to entice me, but I'm a gentleman. I'm going to bed now."

Lois (grinning from ear to ear): "Ok. Goodnight Heartbreaker."

Luiz leaves and slams her door for effect. She lets out a loud fake laugh to annoy him even more. He takes a deep breath and walks to the guestroom down the hall. He closes and locks the bedroom door. He takes off his shirt and cringes at the pain from his stabbed bicep. He tries to think up excuses for the injury to tell Lois in the morning. He lies down on the bed and devises ways to keep her after he decides to tell her the truth. He picks up his cell phone and types out a message and sends it to the recipient. In the other room, Lois' cell rings the tune New York State of Mind. She picks it up and reads the message from Luiz that says I love you Lois. She types out the message, I'm getting there. She sends it, puts her phone away, and falls asleep.