Washington ,DC

Somewhere in DC

Flashback

"No I can't do this anymore man I need to be there for my son do you get that" he shouted. "Look you have to do this, we saved your life and your twin died in your place. So you don't really have a choice" the man answered, "Yeah some twin that I never knew about. Who destroyed my life? Because he thought my life was somehow better than his, it wasn't but it was getting better I was gonna be a father.

Now I see him through pictures from afar. Do you know how that feels? I don't have a life do you get that I've had enough I don't want to do this anymore that's it I'm out!" he shouted. Then going to storm out when he was grabbed from behind then stuck in the arm. "You really should have just done what I said, put him on ice until I figured out what to do with him," the man says.


Present day

Aaron's house

As he blasted Tupac out of his car looking at a picture of his wife and smiled. But his daughters were everything to him and she would be so proud of him. " Let's go ladies" he shouted to teenage daughters as the 15 and the 13 year old both groaned. As they got in the car " ughh do you have to play this Evie says, Yes I do this sets the tone for the day's ladies" Aaron said. Making the teen roll her eyes "It's fine papi" Emily said, "thank you baby girl" he says with a smile. "Of course you would Emily you're daddy's little girl" her older sister says.

"Hey cut that out your both daddys little girls" he replies. Looking at his daughter before driving off to take them to school. He missed his wife everyday but he could see her in both of his daughters with her eyes he thought. When he looked up and saw a young man that looked so familiar to him and he didn't know why. And he couldn't shake it as he stared "Dad we're gonna be late" Evie says. Finally looking up from her phone, giving the young man one last look before driving off.


Cameron stepped out of the car with Manuelo, Taj and Kiyoshi who had his hair up in a bun. As they walked into the barber shop "Oye primo y k lo k" Manuelo says,as he sits in the chair. "Brudda you know it goes by appointments take ya rass over dere so" Chris says shaking his head. "Cameron here wants a haircut bro and you know my usual fade" Taj replies going to the barbers chair. Making Chris and Brian look at him "what kind of cut you want Camerones. Do you want to cut it low or do you wanna keep the long hair and I cut off the sides" Brian questioned. "Or you can take some of the hair off his head and put it on his baby face," Kiyoshi said as the guys laughed.

"Says the guy with a man bun" Cam responds with everyone still laughing. Kiyoshi nods "touché brother touché but my woman loves it so it's a must" he says. "I got you brudda I gonna hook you up bwoy trust me is gunna be fire trust me" Brian says shaking his head. With Cameron looking at him with a raised eyebrow "yo bro I got my outfit for Rey's party and the Tommy gun see" Manuelo says with a smile. "Too bad you got a game Cam it's gonna be a killer party bro "Taj Chris and Brian shaking their heads" OKay I'm with it I need a new look go for it" Cameron says as all the guys egg him on.

As Brian goes to cut his hair with all the other guys watching"Ayo Cameron, when are you gonna make it official and just ask the girl out bro" Manuelo questions. "Yeah bro y'all be attached at the hip minus y'all little tiff about her fighting so what's good bro" Taj adds. Making Cameron look at them with a raised eyebrow bro"Listen I just had a bad break up and I don't wanna pull her into that man. She doesn't deserve the crap she deserves the best "he says, "well I can respect that bro but don't wait too long then she thinks you're not interested" Manuelo responds.

With Kiyoshi shakes his head"now it's none of my business or theirs but I have to agree with Taj women,tend to think if you are not shooting your shot you're not interested. Now you can let her know you're interested by asking her to the Valentine's Day party. It's subtle but it's still letting her know you're interested,"Kiyoshi says. Making Cameron think as they finished his haircut with him sending her a quick text to see if she wanted to hangout.


Georgetown University

After his haircut and the gym he felt like a new man so maybe he needed"Hey Camerones nice haircut can we talk for a minute"Scout says, "hey I wanted to speak to you too" was all he got out. When she put her finger on his lips stopping him from talking "look let me just say this okay I know you just had a bad break up. But I just wanted to let you know that I was interested. I am interested and if you're not I understand I'm a tad bit controversial around here.

And I know you…..she said when he kissed her stopping her from talking before they both pulled back looking at each other. As he took her hands in his, looking into her sparkling blue eyes as she smiled "I'm interested in you too. I just didn't want to bring you into my drama because you don't deserve that," Cameron said. "Hello Ms. Controversial over here Cameron but I get it I just wanted my intentions to be known. And we can take our time for you to get your head together, " she says, making him laugh, "okay then I will tell you my intentions.

I like you Scout Cain , I like spending time with you and I like seeing you smile but one day soon you'll be my girlfriend if that's cool with you" he said. When her face lit up"I like the sound of that" Scout said as he ran his thumb over her hand "Good now that we've got that cleared up. Would you like to go for something to eat" Cameron says, kissing her again, not caring who was watching ,"hmmm yes sure ooh can we get ice cream too. I know this place where the ice cream is amazing" she replies with a smile.

"Yes but im driving no, no my treat come on let's get out of here" he says still holding her hand as he leads the way knowing that JC was watching. "So where too Camerones because you and I both know I live in The DIner" she said with a smile, "haha it's not the DIner it another restaurant. I found it on the way back to campus the other night and I said I wanted to go with you so let's go" Cam says. As they walked to his car when Brittany and Bev stopped in front of them "So I see you're trying to sink your claws into someone else's man" Brittany says with a glare.

Making Scout look around "Do you hear something Cam like a buzzing sound" Scout said, " A little bit of a buzzing I don't know where it's coming from either" he says with a grin. That's when Scout shrugged "Ehh I guess let's go" she said shaking her head then going around them. Just as they did so she grabbed Scout's arm "Leave him alone Bev take him and go" Brittany spat. When Scout pretends to swing making the girl jump "See that there was a fact out but you know how it feels when I really. Punch you so get out of my face Brittany" Scout says deadpanned, "Cameron let's go" Bev said.

Pulling Scout back "Back off you got what you want LEAVE HER ALONE" Cameron says pulling Scout behind him. "Are you stupid or you just don't know how to follow instructions" Brittany says, "No I'm not stupid and I know how to follow instructions pretty well. Just not yours or anyone else for that matter so you and your boyfriend. And your whole peanut gallery can leave me alone come on Scout" he says taking her hand and walking away. "Don't walk in any dark alleys Britt you might find yourself worse for wear" Scout says.

Reading the anger on her face when Cameron stopped "Don't give her this moment okay it's our moment"he says kissing her on top of her forehead. That was when he saw just what she meant as she shook her head "Cameron this bullshit is all the time. And I can't touch them so this is what they do and one of these days they're. Gonna get" she says, holding her face "whatever you do let them win. Your Cain you don't lose right" Cameron says quoting her making her laugh "That's was good. That was really good Cameron using me on me"Scout said with a chuckle.

"Is it working" he replies as she laughed "yeah thanks so lead the way" she said with a sigh. With a nod he took her hand and led her to his car, opening the door for her then closing it. Then going around and getting in then driving off with Scout waving at Brittany and Bev. Driving around for a while before he pulled up to this food truck which had a seating area. Parking his car as they got out then he led the way as they sat down. "So how's your friend's wedding planning? It's still like weird for me.

Nobody I know that is around our age is getting married" Cameron says. As the girl put the menus in front of them "Thank you"Scout said with a smile. The waitress walked away "Surprisingly well it's April 21 Loly is just Loly she's always ready. I'm telling you when you meet her you'll know what I mean" she says, "And this is Starr and Roman's younger sister"he said. "Yes it is Cameron you pay attention awesome i will be a bridesmaids. Starr is her matron of honor and my sister is her maid of honor because that's her best friend.

Just like Emilia aka Emily Sterling is mine but we are all friends. Anyway did Aiden make the team" she says, "Yes he did he was super excited. He called me after ,he our dad and I get it you two don't go anywhere without each other do you" Cameron says. Making her smile "Nope we've been attached at the hip since we were little. Mark it down on your calendar Cameron Webber February 28th is my birthday. We will be taking a trip to Miami because I can't celebrate my birthday without my sister.

And you can accompany me to the soiree then back to DC and I will be having. An actual party that Friday but you don't have to come because I know you have a game on Saturday. So will you come to my actual birthday" She says with a big smile. He couldn't help her smile "Yeah I will come what time are you leaving" he questions, " Umm probably the night before. Because me and Maddy have this thing where we sleep in the same ring in our birthday together and my parents and our brothers do a big breakfast. With presents but we are doing a little get together that day. At my brother and his wife's new restaurant they just opened.

So it should be fun" Scout says, "Sure I'll come it's your birthday" Cameron answers. "YESS trust me you'll have fun" she says with a big smile as she gives him a high five. All he could do was stare at her as she went through the menu after ordering their food. "Hey so you don't talk about your mom's parents, what's the deal with that?"he says. "OOh well theirs my grandpa Julian on my mom's side is alive but my grandmother and my two aunts died. In a car accident in 2000 they were taking a family trip and they couldn't get one car.

So my grandpa took the teenagers and my grandma took the younger ones. And they were supposed to going upstate New York and that was it that's all know. My mom and Uncle Lucas don't talk about it much and we all know not to ever. Bring it up to grandpa rumor has it that they didn't like that she got pregnant and ran off and got married to my grandpa. They were like Uber rich, some kind of European aristocrat whatever, it's just kind of weird" she says. Looking at her with a raised eyebrow "Why is it weird?" he asked as the waitress put down the drinks.

"Because my grandpa's family wasn't some slouches either you know they were England, and Scotland. And wealthy in their own right so that's what the weird part ,what about you. I remember you said your dad wasn't your Bio dad so what happened to him" Scout says. Gritting his teeth when she reached over and grabbed his hand "You don't have to tell me it's fine" she says. Holding her hand "He got himself killed suicide by cop" Cameron replies. When she got up and hugged him then kissed him on top of his head " If and when you wanna borrow my dad you can or anyone us you can" Scout replies. Making him smile when he kisses her this time more firmly making her moan into his kiss.

As her whole body shivered when they pulled back looking at each other "I'm sorry but I just really wanted to do that and dad is there but thanks"he says. When she smiles "you can kiss me at any time because i'm not complaining at all" she adds. With him smiling at her "Good because I want to do that alot more often. Can I ask you something" Cam said. "Sure go ahead shoot" Scout says smiling as the waitress put her food in front of made him smile "Is that what you meant at the gym that day" he says. She sighs "Yeah and they upped the ani because that touching business she wouldn't normally do. But Benjamin is feeding her information about me; she knows that beat me at wordplay.

And if she puts her hands on me is a sure fire way to get me to react because I don't like people touching me. Benji knows that and that goes to show that he doesn't give a shit about her. If he wants her to have her ass handed to her can we talk about something else please. I don't want to mess up our good time thinking of those people"she answers. "I just don't want you to lose your cool and be kicked out,is all"" Cameron replies. "No worries Camerones, I'm not going anywhere" she says with a smile.

After dropping her off home he returned to campus on a high as he went to his room. "Bruhh what did I tell you when you first got here?"Tyson says, Cameron shrugs "I don't know Ty you said a lot bro" he answered. Kicking his sneakers off "Come on Cam you gotta do better bro you my roommate. And I got your back but you making out with Trouble in the quad for everyone to see. The dickhead is gonna be gunna for you bro" he says making Cameron roll his eyes. "I already had a run in with that guy. He's dick and who does he get off telling people what to do? And people listen to this guy and he doesn't scare me.

Trust me my cousin has him by a long shot. I don't care what he has to say, he's not my boss of me" Cam responds. "Alright bro but just remember you left bullshit to walk into and I'm sure it will be a fantastic ride. But make sure its worth she got any friends that single" Ty says as Cam laughs. "Didn't you just say she was trouble and all that" he says, "yeah bro because that was all the talk. When she got put on suspension but Emily S is fineee" he adds. As Cameron shakes his head "And she is spoken for like tied down for life kind of thing" Cameron said. "Damnnn bro don't say that nothing's for life" Tyson replies, "Well that is and she has plenty of friends. But you knew that already your on the basketball team with Manuelo so ask him"Cam says laying back on his bed.


Port Charles, New York

Charlie's Pub

"What happened with you and Cam that I don't know about" Trina asked as Joss looked at Sky and Lila Raa who both shook their heads. Joss sighs hoping not to discuss it again"I wasn't lying when I said that Cam and I grew apart we did and nobody wants to believe that. I just couldn't find my way back to him" she says when Lila Rae cuts her off"No bitch Josslyn no we all you were chasing Dex don't do that to make yourself feel better. I'm not gonna stand here and let you gaslight Trina into thinking you are not in the wrong because you are.

Here it is Trin she spent the last couple months avoiding Cameron cozying up to her mobster boytoy. Dex and we all knew any time it was brought up she doubled down on saying she was in love with Cam. But it was a lie because she was chasing Dex all over inserting herself into mob drama continuously being dishonest with her quote on quote boyfriend. Who honestly couldn't be any more sweeter and nicer who she cheated on then dumped then he finds out and she makes it seem.

As though it was his fault and she didn't owe him any answers as to how she jumped to someone else so quickly. Don't worry she gave us the same Shitick before we found out the truth from Spencer did I get all of it Sky. No don't look at me like that Joss because if memory serves me correct you did the same thing to me I love you. But we are not gonna perpetuate this lie you concocted in your head to relieve your guilt. For being a shitty human being to someone who has always had your back and don't compare yourself to me at all.

Because I have never pretended to be anything but who I am, you on the other hand ,princess has pretend and be upright. When your not your are just as fucked up as the rest of us hi babe" she says looking up at Huedy who just walked in with Roman behind him. Both guys waved "Damn muñeca you started the party without us"Huedy said as Skylar smiled at Roman who stretched his hand out then pulled her towards him. Then hugging her then kissing her on the cheek "are we interrupting our bad they talking bro" Roman says sitting at another table.

"I told you Lila Rae I never wanted to hurt him, okay I made a mistake and I don't need you throwing it in my face at every turn" Joss says. "Bitch I'm not throwing it in your face at all but don't lie about it Joss fuck don't make it seem like it was a mutual thing and it's not. You didn't grow apart saying you grew apart means that you were actually involved in trying to salvage your own relationship and you weren't. Josslyn you've been checked out before you piped down your mobster boytoy own it gosh like damnn.

And you just acted as if you had the right to know that Cameron left when it wasn't up to us to te you. Because you burned that bridge, forget the relationship, what about the friendship that meant nothing to you and that is why I'm upset with you. And it's one simple reason. And that's if you can do that to him what's to stop you if one of us stands in your way of what you want" Lila Rae says. Making Joss look in shock "Guys alright enough why not just tell us that Joss why hide it"Trina says.

"I don't know, to avoid this very situation" Joss says, "but we're your friends we're not gonna judge you. And as bitchy as Lila Rae is being I don't think she's judging you, I think she's trying to wrap her head around you lying to us" Trina says. "I didn't lie Trina after Esme did what she did. I couldn't find my way back to Cam alright" Joss replies. "Then say that babes don't say you grew apart when you weren't even trying to be with Cam, just stop. That is the problem everyone in your life has

Coddled you into thinking that you can't do any wrong when you can. You're not above it all and your feelings aren't the only ones that matter; the people around their feelings matter just the same" Skylar says. "If you're mad about him leaving then you must feel remorseful for how you treated Cameron" Trina says, "I never wanted this, I never want to hurt him he's one of my best friends. Okay and I love him and your right Lila Rae he has always had my back so do you think this was easy it just happened" Joss says.

When Huedy raised his hand making Roman pop his hand and shook his head as Lila Rae shook her head"Can I say something real quick then I'll go back to mind my business. Look shorty things don't just happen you allow them to happen by allowing small things to slide I'm just saying continue muñeca my sister's party is this weekend let me know if you are interested in coming this is her right now excuse me" Huedy says getting up and stepping away.

Roman shook his head "Oye Big Les y K Lo K tiguere" he replies following Huedy outside, "you know they are both just trying to avoid the hot mess ness this is" Lila Rae. "Ummm Roman is the definition of being unbothered. I wonder how Emma and Richie are doing" Skylar says texting Emma. Who goes to Harvard university all the while Joss sat there thinking about Cameron when she sent him another text.


Meanwhile somewhere in Port Charles

When Dex came too he was tied up by his hands while Sonny stood glaring at him"did you think you would continue to hide from me Dex I trusted you. With someone I consider a daughter and you lie to my face and I find out that you're sleeping with her"he says. As Philly punches him several times in the chest making him gasp for air"S… S… Son… Sonny I wasn't hiding I needed to buy myself time. To make you understand that it's not what it seems your nephew has his facts wrong I promise you that"Dex stammered out. Sonny nods "umm what would Spencer need to lie about you and Joss sleeping with Joss how does that benefit him" the man questioned.

As Philly hit him again a few more times"B….B…Be…Be…Because he was upset she broke up with his friend" he says, "Well guess what I know for a fact my nephew wouldn't lie to me. Because he didn't tell me he told me out of anger but he never told me what made him angry for him to say anything. So try again and try telling me the truth because Joss is just as much my daughter as Avery and Donna are. I watched her grow up and you crossed a carnal rule in this business.

You violated the boss's daughter and that you pay for with your life gentleman take care of it" the man said with his dimpled smile. When Ric ran inside "Sonny wait please don't kill him you can't" he said looking at the battered and bruised Dex, "What the hell are you doing here Ric and why can't I kill him" Sonny say's glaring at the young man. "Because he's your nephew, he's my son" Ric says looking at Sonny then Dex as Sonny looked at Ric in complete disbelief.