Chapter 2

Laura knew that her heart wasn't ready to be given to someone else, but she did know that she needed an old friend who could always put a smile on her face. Out of all the friends she has ever made in her life, Robert Scorpio was her favorite. He knew her better than most and was able to make her smile and laugh unlike no other. So, it was a no brainer that she wanted him with her as she patched together her broken heart.

After the breakup, Spencer wanted to stay in Port Charles permanently. He didn't want his grandmother to be alone after "Kevin" dumped her. As much as Laura hated to admit it, she wanted Spencer home permanently too. He gives her a reason to get up in the morning.

After Laura walked Spencer to the bus stop, she headed back up to her apartment to wait for Robert to arrive. During their phone call last night, Laura didn't mention the divorce. She wanted to tell Robert in person because she didn't want him killing Kevin before she had a chance to stop him. Laura also called Alexis this morning asking her to be her divorce attorney and to draw up the divorce papers. Laura wanted this over as quickly as possible. After telling Alexis what occurred, Alexis, being the feminist that she is, vowed to seek therapy elsewhere. She told Laura that she doesn't want to receive therapy from a man who doesn't respect women, especially one of her dearest friends. Laura was touched.

Waking her from her thoughts, Laura heard a knock at the door. She ran over and looked through the peephole and saw Robert. She quickly swung open the door.

"Hello, Love. It's been too long," said Robert with his signature smirk.

Laura's eyes began to water and threw herself into Robert's arms. "Oh, Robert! I really missed you."

Robert continued to hold Laura in the doorway and noticed that something was wrong. Laura has always been emotional, but never this emotional. "Laura, what's wrong?"

Laura sobbed. "'My life is a mess and my heart is broken."

Robert pulled back and led Laura into her apartment. They sat down on the couch and he held her hands. "Love, I need more details. What happened?"

Laura took a deep breath and said, "Kevin broke up with me five days ago out of the blue. He was being distant ever since I arrived home from France. He does everything he can to avoid me. He wants a divorce and yesterday he was already hooking up with someone else. Ava Jerome to be specific. My heart is broken, Robert. I don't know what to do."

"I'll kill him. You want me to kill him? I can take him out with a snap of his neck. Shrinks are always bad news, Laura."

Laura shook her head. "No, I don't want you killing anyone. I just really hurt right now and I'm confused."

"Why are you confused? He's a jerk and your an angel. He's stupid and you will overcome this," said Robert as he opened his arms for Laura to hold him.

Laura laid her head and Robert's chest and sighed. "Everything hurts," said Laura.

Robert rubbed Laura's back and asked, "What hurts the most?"

Laura cried. "My heart. It hurts so badly."

Robert tightened his hold on Laura as she sobbed and whispered, "Its gonna be okay, Love. I'll fix this. Don't you worry."

After consoling Laura, Robert asked Laura to lunch. She proposed she make him something here, but Robert told her that she can't stop living and the first step is going out to lunch.

They exited the elevator and walked into the Metro Court. The duo was seated at the bar as it was a busy lunch hour.

"Thanks for convincing me to leave the house. As much as I want to become a hermit, I know it wouldn't be good for me or Spencer," said Laura.

Robert replied, "Your welcome, Love. I hate seeing you all down and out. You are strong and wonderful, Laura. Any man would be lucky to have you in his life."

Laura smiles and placed her hand on top of Robert's. Laura and Robert soon began discussing grandchildren as they waited for their meal. Although Robert wanted to learn more about Kevin, he knew bringing him up would be a bad idea, especially in public. While Laura was telling Robert about Aiden's latest school troubles, Robert noticed Ava Jerome walk into the restaurant and she was walking towards the bar. He interrupted Laura's story and said, "Love, I just want to warn you that Ava is here and she is heading for the bar, probably for her midday martini."

Laura turned around and saw Ava.

Ava notice Laura as she approached the bar and stared. One woman had vengeance and anger in her eyes and the other had fear. Laura got off the bar stool, walked over the Ava, and poured her freshly concocted martini on top of her head. Laura said with a smirk, "Opps."

"Laura!", shrieked Ava.

"It was the least I could do."

"It's not my fault your husband found me more interesting than you."

Laura rolled her eyes. "Ava, take this one hint. Ask Felicia how I reacted to her sleeping with Luke. Then, multiply that by one million. Beware."

Laura walked back to her seat, grabbed her purse, and ran towards the elevator. Robert yelled, "Laura! Wait up!"

Before reaching the elevator, Robert stopped and said to Ava, "Don't mess with her. If you mess with her, you mess with me. I don't think you want that, do you?" He left Ava to contemplate his words.

Robert entered the elevator and said, "Love, that was amazing! She was not expecting that!"

Laura laughed but soon began to cry. "She makes me so angry! I was having such a nice time with you, then she appears and I want to stab her!"

Robert put an arm around Laura. "She's just trying to get a rise out of you, but you say the word and I will snap her or Kevin's necks in a heartbeat."

Laura grinned. "No need to turn to murder. Yet."

Robert smirked. "Now, how bout you and I head over to Kelly's for some pie? Like the good ole days."

Laura nodded and said, "I'd love to."

While Laura was enjoying catching up with an old friend, Kevin was hating his catch up session with Ryan.

"What do you mean a divorce? You can't divorce her! You aren't me! You are ruining my life!", exclaimed a furious Kevin.

"Everyone thinks I am you. I can do whatever I want. But you should be thanking me," replied Ryan.

Kevin scoffed. "Thank you? For what?"

"I could have killed her. At any moment, I could have slit her throat, stabbed her in the gut, or decapitate her. But, I decided not too. She seems like a nice woman. A little too touchy feely for my tastes, but she seems to care deeply. I don't want her though. She doesn't stir my wants, but someone else does. This was the easiest way to save your precious wife and get the woman I want."

"I, I can't thank you because you are ruining every aspect of my life, Ryan! Who do you even want? Felicia?"

"No, Felicia bores me now. She's changed. She wants to be a grandma all the time. Ava Jerome on the other hand is perfect."

"You're attracted to Ava? Ava Jerome? Brother, if your separating from Laura didn't show your cards, hooking up with Ava sure will. I haven't spoken more than five words to Ava Jerome in my whole life. The whole town will be onto you."

"Well, brother dear, no one knows I'm alive, do they? So, no one will suspect that interesting Ryan is alive. They will just assume good guy Kevin grew a pair and has taken up a more interesting life instead of being settled with a wife and a pompous child to raise."

Kevin asked, "Spencer's home?"

Ryan nodded. "Yes. That pompous, pretentious child is home in Port Charles. How you don't kill him on a daily basis is a wonder. I wanted to off him desperately the other day, but we were in public when he gave me a dressing down for stepping out on his grandmother. The kid has guts. I'll give him that."

"You hurt a hair on his head and I will kill you."

"He's not your child. Why do you care so deeply?"

"He has been through a lot. He lost his mother before he even knew her, his father was murdered and the murder walks free. All he has left is Laura and myself. But, wait. You took me out of the equation. All he has is Laura now. Don't touch him or her."

"You've always been a sucker for broken people, huh Kevin? Think you can fix them and change their lives?"

Kevin replied, "Just don't touch them, Ryan. I mean it Or I will kill you."

"Well, lucky for me I won't be interacting with him. I have moved on to the marvelous Ava. I have some people to take care of for her. So, you will be locked up in here for a while," said Ryan with smirk.

"You are going to have to tell Ava sometime who you really are. When she figures it out before you tell her, she will kill you. She won't hesitate. Why can't you let me out? I can be with Laura like I am suppose to and you can be with Ava. No big deal. I am sure I can pull some strings with the PCPD so you won't go to prison," pleaded Kevin with desperation in his voice.

"No can do, Brother. It is way more interesting this way, don't you think?"

"No! You are ruining my life, Ryan!"

Ryan shrugged. "You'll get over it. I'll come around soon. Bye Brother dear."

"RYAN!" yelled Kevin.