A/n: Lulu will be played by Julie Berman, because I literally cannot stand Emme Rylan as Lulu. Happy reading!
Lulu Spencer-Falconeri stood in the middle of the Port Charles police department with her arms crossed, knowing everyone was staring at her with disdainful looks her way but she didn't care. The only thing on Lulu's mind was Johnny Zacchara, as it always was. Lulu's husband stared at his wife in disbelief as Nathan West walked out of the interrogation room meeting Lulu's gaze.
"You can go inside and say whatever you have to say." Nathan nods curtly, trying not to be too hard on her.
"Thank you, Nathan." Lulu forces a smile, before entering the room gently shutting the door behind her.
"Why are you being so whatever about this?" Dante demanded of Nathan, sourly crossing his arms.
"If you'll remember, you cheated on my best friend with Valerie! I'm not condoning what Lulu did but, Johnny's her home just like Nathan is mine. Johnny is familiar, he understands her. What's he got, a few more years? I know Lulu would wait for Johnny she always does. The next time you get on your high horse think about that! You and Lulu haven't been okay for a long time, stop torturing yourselves." Maxie Jones wasn't about to have Dante's conceding bullshit, especially thrown her boyfriend's way.
"You'll always make excuses for Lulu, she's taking the easy way out." Dante scoffed, dismissing her words which really grinded Maxie's gears.
"Keep Lulu's name out of your mouth, cousin fucker." Maxie was pissed, who did Dante think he was?
"Dante, you've gone too far. Maybe what Lulu did was wrong but, she's not happy. I wouldn't be either If my significant other cheated on me with my own cousin. You need to chill out." Nathan was getting put out with his friend, he wasn't about to let Dante attack Maxie with his words.
"Exactly." Maxie crossed her arms. In the interrogation room Lulu sits down in the metal chair across from Johnny, his hands cuffed to the table.
"The last time we were in this position, you were confessing to a murder you didn't comitt. Just so you know, I'll never forget that...you gave me everything that I've always wanted. I just wish I had realized this sooner, I shouldn't have ever forgiven Dante for kissing Brenda. If I knew Dante would only end up cheating on me, I would have run to you. Not as a second choice of course but as the man I've always loved, that has never changed. Even if you ever thought I didn't, it was always you." Lulu hated seeing Johnny like this so unlike himself, except when it came to Lulu. Johnny always treated her as if she were too precious for this world,Johnny was vulnerable with her sometimes Lulu could see the little boy that never received as a child but she still could see the man she loved even through everything he had been through.
"Lulu, you're the love of my life the only woman I've ever truly loved. All of my other relationships were just horrible I didn't love those women, with Liv I almost fell in love but I wasn't quite there. I would do it all again, you didn't deserve to go to prison for protecting yourself, I'll admit I haven't been myself in a long time. With you it's always the same, you bring me into the light. Maybe I shouldn't have killed Anthony but I was just so damn tired of being controlled it's been building for years, I don't know what my mother grandmother whatever I don't know what she would think. Killing Starr's family was a accident I feel terrible about it, I could have been better. I should have fought for you way sooner, this could have been avoided it's my fault. Falconeri has never deserved you, he still doesn't. I know I'm going back to prison there's no doubt." Johnny got emotional finally telling Lulu how he really felt, this conversation should have happened a long time ago.
"Johnny, Maria would have been proud of you for hanging on that long. I would have lost my shit a long time ago if I grew up with Anthony, I know that killing Starr's family was an accident you never meant for that to happen. Johnny, I can honestly say your the love of my life. I love Dante but, it's different with you your like my best friend. Being with you was easy because we've been through a lot of the same things, I've missed you. I really have. I'm divorcing Dante because I know you were right I haven't been happy in a long time, I don't want my son to see me putting up with things I don't deserve. You've been through a lot and I think that your stronger than I would have been. I want you to promise me something." Lulu put her hand on top of his, both meeting each other's gaze.
"Your strong too, don't discount that. I know that I've needed help for a long time, maybe I'll finally get some. You have no idea how much I have missed you, Lu. You make everything better, what is it?" Johnny was surprised at the contact but her touch was always welcome.
"When you go back to prison, I want you to try and be good. Don't get into any fights, don't join any gangs. Just keep to yourself, you were pardoned for Anthony and Starr's family you're only serving time for whatever you did with Carlos Rivera and escaping from prison. You've only got a few years left, they might let you out on good behavior if you play your cards right." Lulu wanted Johnny to stay more than anything but, maybe this is what Johnny needed.
"If I do decide to be a good guy, does that mean there's a chance for us?" Johnny asked, hopefulness in his chocolate brown eyes emotional tears were gathered in both of their eyes.
"Yes, there's always a chance for us. I love you Johnny Zacchara, I'd wait a million lifetime's for you." Lulu smiled, squeezing his hand.
"I know I'm not supposed to do this but, I've never been one for following the rules." Lulu smirked standing up from her seat, and planting a light kiss on his lips.
"I'll hold on to that." Johnny softly smirked at her, as an officer said there time was up.
"I love you." Johnny says to her as he was escorted out.
"I love you, too." Lulu says a million tears gather in her eyes, threatening to spill. Maxie knew that Lulu really loved Johnny, Maxie's heart ached.
"Come stay with us, Rocco is welcome too. At least until you get back on your feet." Maxie wrapped her arms around her shoulders, making tears stream down her face.
"Okay." Was all Lulu could manage.
"I'll even give you girls some space, just let me know if I'm invading and I'll go to Jake's or something." Nathan spoke up, right now he didn't know how to maintain his friendship with Dante.
"Nathan don't be silly, it's your home too. I'll be okay, as long as you give me the number to Pentonville. I want to stay in touch with Johnny." Lulu looked over at Nathan, knowing he was a good guy perfect for Maxie.
"Why is everyone pretending this is normal?" Dante erupted, making everyone look at him.
"Dante, you cheated on me I want a divorce. I haven't been happy in a damn long time, Johnny made me feel again. I've been numb ever since I recovered from my amnesia, I'm done living my life for everyone else it's Lulu's time. I don't want Rocco to see me unhappy, I need to be divorced. I'll save up for my own place I don't need you anymore, I'm stronger without you." Lulu said all that she needed to say before Maxie led her out of the PCPD.
"I'm proud of you, because I know none of this was easy." Maxie sighs, hoping she'd be okay.
"I kissed Johnny." Lulu looked at Maxie.
"You did??" Maxie gasped, clapping her hands together.
"I did, it left me with longing like it always did. I know that I'll wait for him, no matter how long it takes."