Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
"No I'm just coming out now I'm going to meet with that other client with Gigi. And then we will be heading back no she wants me to be the second chair with her in this case but she had another client at this steak house. I know babe and I will not be having any of it. You know what oh hush real funny i'm sure I'll find something. Haha I will have a salad. It's called the Capital Grille oh stop it. You are a natural yeah aww really see that's good right so did you speak to Morgan. He did really see I'm so excited about this yeah we are planning this oh totally. I'm so happy that they're gonna actually find out this time no they never found out what they were having.
Yeah what happened ooh okay then go and call me when you can alright love you too" Molly said. Hanging up the phone not knowing that she was being watched when he approached her. "hey excuse me how are you doing" he says stopping her making her pull away. Looking at him strangely, "Do I know you?" she says, "No but i'm about to change your life i'm Jack" he said. Making a face "Hi Jack I'm married excuse me hey are you for Molly" she says asking the Uber Driver. "Yes you Molly" the man asked, touching her hand "I'll take you wherever you wanna go" Jack says. "Would you stop touching me?" she says getting into the car leaving him standing there. He smirked then walked to his car knowing where she was going.
The Capital Grille
Getting up when she saw her "Gosh about Time Moll '' Gigi says going to give her a hug and a kiss. "Sorry I finished with that other client. They settled finally where the client didn't get here yet" Molly says. Greeting her as well then sitting down " shit so we are celebrating then. Because honestly I never thought they would geez so I was gonna order you a bullshit salad" Gigi says laughing. Passing her the menu " Ha ha So did you hear TJ and I are gonna be baby Corinthos Nakamura's godparents? '' she says with a smile.
"Ahh I heard congrats I have baby Royal and she has Gia '' she replies. "I know Morgan asked him and of course he said yes we would be honored" Molly replies. When a drink was put in front of her making them both look up "We didn't order that" Gigi says. "The gentleman over there set it over for you" he said to Molly as both women looked. Making her roll her eyes "Can you take this back to him we are in a business meeting. We will not be drinking any alcohol" she said as the man nodded with Gigi looking.
At her with a raised eyebrow "Who's that and does he know you're married" she replies. "I don't know he's some guy that approached me as I was leaving the courthouse and Yes I told him I was married" she answered. That's when she looked up and saw him coming in their direction when an older man came over. "Good afternoon Mrs. Romero, Mrs. Ashford '' he says, making both girls look. Then got up and shook his hand "Yes I'm and this is Mrs. Ashford shall we? Gigi said as they sat. Halting Jack in his steps he had never been turned down before it made her more alluring. He would get her to see things his way he thought as he watched her from his table. Waiting for the man to leave when he made his move paying his table before.
"Look, I think we got off on the wrong foot, Jack Manning, can I interest you in dinner in New York? We can take my private jet, " he said with a grin. With her and Gigi both rolling their eyes ``like I told you before I'm married and my family has three private jets and their own private island" Molly said, shaking her head as Gigi laughed. As they began to walk away shaking their heads when he reached for her hand "look I told you already do not touch me and I'm married and I am not interested at all okay thank you" she says. "Hey listen, disrespectfully speaking she said she wasn't interested so leave her alone let's go Moll go '' Gigi says with Molly walking in front of her.
All Jack could do was watch her walking. He had to have her "Hey Mr. Manning, her name is Molly Ashford '' a man replied. Handing him a hundred dollar bill "Thank you very much" Jack says, tipping the man then leaving. As he left the restaurant he ran into someone "What are you doing here" he questioned. When Shane looked up at him "Babe who is this"Christina asked, "Nobody important. Let's just go and see if my grandpa is here already" Shane says bumping Jack as held the door open for her.
Giving him the death glare "Well that's rude Jack Manning '' he says when Shane knocked his hand away. " Just back off Jack nobody cares excuse us"he replies as he ushered Christina past him. Before Jack smirked then pulled out his phone "Hey I need you to get me everything on a woman named. Molly Ashford don't worry about it yeah she is" Jack said then hanging up the phone. Thinking he would get what he wanted he always did. He was Jack Manning.
Ward- Barr House
"I think I should just go there because I don't know how he's gonna react to her, '' Keesha said. Over the phone "Ma we're home" MJ says coming inside the house with his little sister with him. As she waved "Hi baby No I would stay with my parents of course no I just have an uneasy feeling. I spoke to AJ and he said that he hadn't spoken to Jason about it because every time he tries. To do so they start arguing about other things like AJ's son Michael a lot of the time. And I know her, Marlon. She's afraid to go directly to him because she's afraid of being rejected by him.
No, I just would rather go and talk to him myself. I'm in a better place than I was twenty plus years ago. Because this has gone on long enough and I refuse to be afraid anymore and hold on that is her calling right now. I will call you right back after I call my parents"she says, "We're going to Grandma and Grandpa's" the teen questions. "Jalissa baby are you okay what happened look don't do anything I will be there in two hours. Just wait for me. I know you're an adult baby but I should have done this a long time ago. No your Uncle is right just go to your grandparents house please just do that we don't know. If someone was in your room, go straight to your grandparents house. I'm on my way.
please be safe alright I told you what he does for a living okay I love you I'll be there soon Bye '' Keesha says hanging up her phone. "Mom, why are we going to Grandma and Grandpa? What's going on with Jalissa"Melissa asked. "Yes you are, I have to go to New York to take care of something with your sister" she answered. "Well is she okay, did her mobster daddy do something to her" MJ says making Keesha shake her head. "No he didn't MJ I need to settle somethings that is it '' she says calling her parents. While she went upstairs to pack a bag really quickly hoping that Jalissa wouldn't get hurt.
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Baltimore hospital
As they rolled him into the hospital"We got it from here" Dr. McCray says as they roll him into the cubicle "We have a 70 year old black man with three GSW to the chest. One is a through and through but the other is lodge in his side. And the other one hit the vest he's losing alot of Blood but his son is right behind him. He says that he can donate blood to him there is he goes' ' the Emt said. The man says point towards Chuckie who came in ''Let's hurry up and get him in surgery Chuckie can you do that" the Doctor says. Trying to catch his breath"Pop i'm here just stay with us alright we got them" Chuckie said. When the nurses stopped him "We have from here Chuckie we got him" she says.
Before going to donate blood for his fathers surgery when he was finished. Running his hand over his head then plopped down on the chair he couldn't believe it. Before taking out his phone and calling his sister, he was dreading it. He had already called Ebony and Michelle and he sighs " Hey JoJo it's me Chuckie look I know you probably have your own stuff going on. I understand wait Jojo just listen to me Daddy's in the hospital he's shot Terrance took him into surgery. Not too long ago no Ebony and Ellis are in Aruba and they are looking for a flight back. And Miche says she's on her way Lamar was home he's gonna get his cousin was all he got out.
"Chuckie, how's the chief doing?''Timothy questions as more officers start showing up. "Umm JoJo let me call you back, brass is here I'll keep you in the loop okay then I see you when you get here love you" he says. Hanging up the phone "He's in surgery now. It was touch and go when we were coming here but he's holding steady. From what I heard, what's going on with the investigation is that they find the gun. After he tossed it after he shot my father" Chuckie asked, " Yeah he ran and threw it down. A sewer but Detective Higgins and Rollins were able to retrieve it'' Tim answered. "Lieutenant Chuckie, I've heard about your dad. How is he doing? He is a very strong and resilient man.
And he will make it through this. He has served the Baltimore for over 40 years and we greatly appreciate his dedication" the commissioner asked as he came over to him. Shaking his and "Thank you I appreciate it but he's still in surgery right now" he replied. When his wife, kids and nieces and nephews showed up"How's grandpa" they all said. Simultaneously they all hugged him one by one as he explained to them what happened after sometime. Michelle rushed in "Chuckie how's daddy doing it… Is he okay" she asked, "yeah Terrance is doing his surgery.
He came out not too long ago and he said that the bullet that was lodged in his side. Was problematic and it was touch and go for a minute and we almost lost him but we got him back. They are still in surgery so we are waiting" he says," My gosh CJ why, why did this kid shoot him why" Michelle replies. Shaking his head " I don't know Miche I don't know the kid was a junky and he was going back to jail" Chuckie said. As he pulls her in for a hug while she cries into his chest with Kendra rubbing her back"Miche Papa Johnson is strong he is gonna make it through.
This and walking you down the aisle when you and Terrance finally get hitched" Kendra says with a smile. With Michelle giving her a faint smile and shook her head after another couple of hours as they sat waiting to hear the news. When Terrance finally came out "Hey guys after a lot of back and forth your dad suffered some internal injuries and that is what took so long. But I'm happy to say that he is gonna be okay but he is in recovery now before they bring him over to the ICU then you can see him.
The next couple of hours are gonna be critical but rest assured he is going to be fine " he says with a nod. As they all sigh with relief Chuckie shook his hand before he turned to walk away with her going after then stopping him. "Hey thank you for everything that you did for my dad and my family. Look, I know things are tense between us and I'm " was all she got out when he cut her off. "Tense Michelle you drop that bombshell on me and you expect me to do what Miche I don't know what to do with this .
I mean do they know, does anyone know, look , your dad is a great guy and I wasn't gonna let him die on my watch"Terrance says. Shaking her head "No they don't know the only person who knows is Latasha" Michelle replies. "Well are you gonna tell them because they deserve to know Miche" he said, "I know Terrance but when I find them" she answers. As he looked at her flabbergasted "Find them what do you mean you don't know where they are" he says. "Look when I left I couldn't grab them okay they were with his mother and his father.
It's complicated and when I went back to find him and them they were gonna. I've been looking for them alright especially when anything could happen you know like when EJ had Leukemia. It's one of the reasons I started looking for them because if hit me that I gave up to easy .I know I FUCKED UP okay I don't need your judgement It was complicated I told you that" she replies. "No Michelle it sounds fucking selfish of him to ask that of you clearly you weren't ready didn't want that. And you let this guy snow you to get his green card.
Come on, he took advantage of you Michelle. Now this guy could be anywhere with your kids telling them whatever. And you should tell your family they could help you find this guy. Look, I have to get back to your father" Terrance says, walking away. Tossing her head back in frustration before she took a walk to clear her head before going to see her father. As she walked into the room "Hey daddy everyone is out there fighting to see who's gonna sit with you. We all love you and we need you to get better you're the Patriarch of this family. I don't remember Mommy so much but one thing I do remember is you because you were my constant. In my life, I've kept this secret for almost 18 years and now I just feel foolish, you know.
Because for so long I felt that way and now that someone that I love brought it to my attention. That maybe it was the other person but it wasn't it was me I was being selfish you know. And I realized that I have been you know maybe it was what I saw Ebony go through with JT. With Nikki and then Jordan and Tommy and I just probably didn't want that you know but I always wanted my family.
Who knows what could have been but I should have said something to you about it. Because now you're lying here and just the thught of yu possibly not getting to know your grandchildren. Hell I don't even know my own kids or what they look like now…. Was all she got out. "What kids do you have Miche" Jordan says making her turn around seeing Chuckie and Jordan standing there shocking her.
Paris ,France
They had just got a place together. She was excited about everything. And how everything was going well her business was thriving. Watching him as he got dressed he wasn't like most of the men she dated. He was well put together and sophisticated and intelligent and she had a good feeling about this one. And she couldn't wait until he met her family
As he walked into the closet to get his shoes "So what's on the agenda for today's counselor" she asked with a smile. Making him look out " well making sure my client doesn't go to jail for something they can't even prove. Now you ma'am you want some coffee, some breakfast or something" he replies with a grin. Tossing her head back "You are too good to me, can you pass me my robe please"Adraina says with a smile. As she got out of the bed making him close his eyes and sigh then shook his head.
Then passing her the robe with a groan "Got damn focus Joa '' he whispered to himself shaking his head. Before leaving the room and going to make some coffee and breakfast before he had to she finally came into the kitchen she was surprised that he got so down while she got herself together. As she watched him hard at work making breakfast and he had already set out a charcuterie board. For when her mother arrived covered on the table it was just going to be them until this afternoon.
Things between her and Dorian had gotten better but it was best they were in two different time zones. "Umm you can't leave, we're not done yet" she whispered against his lips as he gripped waist "are we love you have to get to work. And so do I" Joaquin responds with a groan, "all I need is twenty minutes" 'Adriana says, making him groan as he picks her. Then putting her on top of the counter opening her robe to her bare body when he takes her breast with his tongue licking and sucking on them. With him alternating between the two when he slips his digits between her folds as he started to fuck her with his fingers as he works his way down.
To her heated core with his pulling her closer as he partook of her essence using his tongue and his fingers making her gasp as she tossed her head back clinching his hair. "Ooohh my gawdd, my gawdddd Quin shitt, shitt baby Immm, Immm ahh" she shouted as she climaxed as he continued his assault on her core until he stopped. "Is that what you want it this' ' Joaquin says he unbuckles his pants with her pushing it down with her feet as he pulls her closer than impaling her with his shaft.
"OOoh My gosh Joaquin yes, yes" she gasped tossing her head from side to side, "asks and you shall receive momma " he says grinding into her slowly and methodically. As he kissed her passionately with her gripping his back "Oooo yes, yes, ooohhh shit yes baby, yess please, please "she chanted as her eyes rolled back. She had never felt this way about anyone "come on baby give it, to daddy Sí, nena, así " he says staring directly into her eyes as she held his face in one hand kissing him hard. When they began to move instinctively with each other as a mug that was on the counter fell "ADRIANA ARE YOU ALRIGHT OH MY GOSH " Dorian says rushing into the kitchen. "MOTHERR GET OUT Oooh my gawdd " Adriana shouted as David pulls Dorian out of the kitchen and into the living room.
While they continued their lovemaking several minutes later they walked into "umm Mother i didn't know you were coming this early, David guys this is my boyfriend Joaquin Sterling" Adriana says. Not being able to look her mother in the eyes as Joaquin grins"It's nice to finally meet you Mrs. Lord" Joaquin days as he stuck his hand out. As the woman looked at him before shaking his hand "Nice to meet you as well. I'm sorry about ummm… was all she got out, "No worries I apologize so i'm gonna go. To work I'll call you later and we can have a late lunch. I'll send the car for you guys" he says kissing Adriana. Nodding at her mother and David before leaving "okay I'll see you then" she replies as he grabs his bag then leaves.
All she could do was smile before turning to her mother " So that is him so tell everything about him. And don't leave anything out' Dorian says as Adriana smiled "What can I say he is amazing. There is nothing that he can't do and he makes me really happy mom" she replies, "So what does he do? He looks like he does well. I can see that" the older woman says, " Well he is a lawyer for Sterling, DiSanto and Thomas" Adriana said. "Why does that sound familiar?" Dorian says, " Well it should be his father. Is John Sterling the soon to be Governor of Florida" she replied while drinking her coffee. "Wait what, you're dating the son of Congressmen Sterling" her mother says shocked.
"Yes I am and he is a phenomenal Lawyer just all around amazing guy" she says gushing over him. "I see darling he seems very passionate" Dorian replies, "MOTHER!" she exclaims covering her face. As her cheeks flushed red as she ran her hands through her hair " what… In the kitchen Adriana come on" her mother said. Making her toss her head back "Mother don't start I initiated it okay but leave it alone Joaquin is a great guy.
Okay I and will not have you ruin this for me anyway David" she replies. "Wait sweetheart, I need to know more where did you meet this guy," Dorian says. When her daughter gave her a big smile "Umm I'm gonna go" David replied making both women look at him. "You don't have to, we have a guest suite down the hall to the left" Adriana responds. Meanwhile as Joaquin goes into his car "Hey what's going on John call me back" he says hanging up the phone.
Boston, Massachusetts
La Reya's
She stood there staring at the sign before taking a deep breath then going in there he was behind the bar. Talking to someone as she took steady slow steps toward him he was looking more and more like his father. He looked so mature. "Hey baby how are you? '' Carly said, making him stop and look up. "Umm Trey you go ahead to the back the delivery should be coming in we'll finish this later" he says. As the guy nodded and walked away "Mom what are you doing here " Morgan questioned. " I wanted to see you, we miss you baby and the kids, what do you not understand" she says. "hmm you only miss me because I stopped doing what you guys wanted.
What did you guys say at my wedding? That just because we shared children doesn't mean we should get married that we were doing the standard. Not even that I loved this girl so much and you knew that but my love didn't merit it. Because you guys didn't agree what was it no Morgan don't marry her you're young you'll regret it. You don't really want her, you just feel like you have to is what he said but you agreed. And guess what mom I still love her as much as I did when I met her but none of you respected that.
Then he tried to pay her off so she would leave me and my kids so what do you think of you coming here. And Telling me how much you love and miss me why" he responds, "look baby I know what happened. But you're gonna tell me that you don't understand that Morgan you were only a kid yourself.
Morgan you were 18 years old going on 19 you weren't ready for that kind of responsibility. And yes you may have proved us wrong but you didn't get to experience life baby. Because you spent your adolescent being a father you don't know what it is to be just you. With you no responsibility's Morgan you saddle yourself down with kids and a wife before you knew any better" she says.
"Yeah well and guess what mom me and Reya we're good we aren't unhappy. And you know what we aren't toxic we give each other room to grow and we're. Giving our children a stable environment is something I never had so I don't need you coming here to invalidate my decisions'' Morgan said.
"That's not what i'm trying to do okay I love you and I love my grandchildren I'm just saying I wish you had waited. And get yourself into a career and acclimate yourself first if all life doesn't go as planned. You know you may feel differently in a few years is all i'm was all she got out. "PAPIIII" all three kids shouted as they ran inside with Royal running ahead of her brothers.
With Mariano behind them slowly when Carly turned around and saw Reya. Who was showing her little baby bump under her coat "Hey little momma" Morgan says picking up Royal and Mariano. While he hugged Reylen "Reya hi how are you, you're pregnant again" the woman says in shock. "Yeah well your son is trying to keep me barefoot and pregnant, hi babe. Are you done here yet the troops are antsy and they're asking for you" Reya answered. As Carly stood in awe on just how big the twins had gotten Mariano as well he looked the most like Morgan.
"You guys remember her, she's your grandma" he says as the kids look at him. Then Carly "Sí, ella es la mujer mala a la que no le gusta mami" Reylen says, "¿Por qué no le gusta mami" Royal" questions. Giving Carly a glare "Pero amamos a mami ella nos cuida" Mariano said before Morgan could answer Reya did.
"Mi amor, mira, ella no tiene ningún problema con Mami, está bien, son solo cosas aburridas para adultos, está bien, todo está bien oyete" she says. Stopping them from continuing with Morgan nodding "Can you guys say hello" he says, with Royal whispering in his ear. "pero papi yo también tengo'' Royal responds, "It's okay mama okay" he says as she puts her head on his shoulder.
"Hi "Reylen said begrudgingly as Mariano waved from his fathers arms leaning his head on his fathers shoulder as well. Covering her mouth looking at her grandchildren ``You guys are so beautiful wow Morgan they are just gorgeous umm would you mind if I hugged them you two have gotten so big since I last saw you" she says in awe.
Looking at the twins as they both looked at each other when Reylen inwardly groaned. Before going to hug Carly with Mariano shaking his head and Royal she didn't move from her father's arms. As Carly held him tight as the tears started to slip down her face they were wrong. They took a hard line with him and with him being so much like them he dug.
His heels in and walked away from them and stayed away Sonny insisted. That he would come back but he hasn't' not even when Sonny cut him off. "Alright, Alright not so tight" Reylen says making his parents laugh as Carly pulled away. "Papi why she crying" Royal asked looking at her father with Morgan looking at Reya.
"Why jou crying" Mariano questions looking at Carly strangely with Morgan and Reya both looking at her. Clearing her throat as she wiped her eyes " I haven't seen you guys in a really long time because I couldn't get out of my own way. But now I look at you guys I realized I was wrong and now I see I have to get out of my own way"Carly replied.
With Reya rolled her eyes as Morgan chuckled at her "Umm not done yet I have to finish talking to Trey but after that I'm done. And will go and have some lunch" Morgan says, "Can I take you guys out to lunch please my treat" she insist. "Umm babe I'm gonna go over the books" Reya says, "OOhh can I go with Mami" Royal says finally moving. From her father's arms "Okay you go check that and I'm gonna go finish with Trey. And I'll get back to you on that whole lunch thing come boys" he says, "you don't have to take them.
They can stay with me right with me while you go take care of what you have to" Carly replies pleadingly. Wishing there wasn't the the doubt in his eyes " Reylen take your brother and go over there. Look I don't know what your motives are mom and I don't need to turn my back and you run off with kids"he responds approaching her. In as he spoke to her in hush tones as he still watched his boys with Rest and Royal going upstairs.
"Morgann I wouldn't do that to you baby you have to know that" she says hurt. "Well I don't I've watched you work mom tell people whatever they want to hear. You make them believe you and then you attack me. I won't do that with my kids. They matter too much to me but I know Reya won't let you walk out of here with them.
So that's a bit of a consolation for me" Morgan responds, when Reya opens the window upstairs. "Pa go ahead I'm watching, Y también lo son los observadores" Reya says waving. "Damn I love that woman don't try anything if you mean what you say stand on it" he says walking away. "Morgan I will never hurt you like that baby you have you forgotten what happened to you Michael and Josslyn. I would never cause you that type of pain, it's an excruciating kind of pain"she says, while he sat the boys on a table not far from her. As Reylen sat playing on his Nintendo switch with Mariano watching him playing. All she could do was stare at them.
They were so different but the same Reylen was like Reya and Sonny's complexion. With Morgan's eyes and Mariano was Morgan's complexion with light gray eyes. Like his mother it reminded her of Morgan and Michael when they were little so much. Even though they were different, she could tell Reylen loved his little brother.
Just as much as Michael did he was showing him what he was doing at every turn and explaining it to him. It hurt her so much that she started to tear up just thinking about it when Mariano looked up. Then to his big brother "Reylen ella está llorando otra vez por qué llora" the boy says. "No lo se manito pero mira esto" Reylen answered as he peeked up from his game.
While Mariano sat there momentarily "why jou cry again"Mariano questioned with Reylen groaning. "Just looking at you and your big brother reminded me of your daddy and his brother when they were little" Carly answered. "He looks like Reylen," the 3 year old says, making her laugh, "Not just the way your brother is with you," she replies.
With the boy looking at his brother then shrugging "Reylen puedo darle un abrazo para que no llore más (Reylen can I give her a hug so she doesn't cry no more) he says innocently. As Reylen shrugged "I don't know tu Quieres" he questioned his little brother who shrugged again. Making him laugh" I know, I know," Mariano says, covering his mouth with his hands. When he got up from the chair then going to give Carly a hug " please no cry no more okay amo okay" he says innocently.