Chapter-8-"Home `Sweet' Home"

Luke entered the house, a little wary.  They decided that they should go home 
and try to pretend nothing was wrong, except for the girls.  Luke was not 
exactly sure how to do that.  He had no idea how this Father Luke acted.  Then 
there was the question of how close Karen wanted to get tonight.  He was NOT 
going to betray Laura, no matter the circumstances were.

To his luck, Karen was already sleeping.  He slipped under the covers and 
eventually fell asleep.

~"~

V. sat down in her office and started looking through all the files on this 
frost mechanics that she had Mac put in her office earlier.  She started 
skimming through everything.  Hopefully she would find some new information that 
could be useful.

~"~

Alexis walked into the apartment and could hear some music playing. Classical 
music.  She walked into the living room to see Tony in reading glasses, looking 
over some files, writing some notes.  Tony sensed that someone was in the room 
with her and then looked up at her.

Tony: Hello, honey.  Took you awhile.

Alexis: Yeah, there was a bit of a delay… what are you working on?

Tony: Documents for the Peterman Project.

Alexis: Peterman Project?

Tony: Yeah… He's the one behind the amusement park we're building outside Port 
Charles.

Alexis: Right… Well, I'm going to bed.

Alexis started to head towards the bedroom when Tony said, "Wait."

Alexis: Yes?

Tony took off his glasses.

Tony: How are you?  I mean, tonight must have been a little upsetting.

Alexis: It was, but I'll be all right.

Tony: Alexis, all night you've been acting a little strange.

Alexis: Exactly, what have I done that's strange?

Tony stood and walked up to her.

Tony: I can't put my finger on it… something about the way you talk, the way you 
move… something looks a little different.  Back when we were first dating I 
memorized everything about you and for some reason, tonight, it's changed.

Alexis: Well… I don't know what to tell you.

Tony watched her for a moment, concentrating on her.  Alexis was very 
uncomfortable with this.  The pause was agonizing.  Then, Tony pulled her to him 
and kissed her.  At first she was a little surprised and stiffened, then quickly 
sank into it and kissed him back so he wouldn't get suspicious.  Then Tony 
pulled back.

Tony: Now, why don't you tell me who you really are.

Alexis looked at him, completely shocked that he had figured out that she was 
not really his wife.

~"~

Nikolas woke up, tied to a chair in a dark room.  He looked over and saw a woman 
walking towards him.

Brenda: Hello, Nikolas.

Nikolas: Brenda.

Brenda smiled and then pressed her lips against his and they locked in a 
passionate kiss.  Then Robin walked in.

Robin: Break it up, you guys.  We have a new situation we need to address… Why 
is he tied up, Brenda?

Brenda grinned devilishly and Robin felt her stomach turn.

Robin: Okay, play these perverted games in private and stop taking them to work, 
okay?

Nikolas: What's the situation?

Robin: Someone wants a cut of the deal.

Nikolas: No way, boss!  You said we were the only ones who were going to be 
involved in this deal.

Brenda: Robin, what is this all about?

Robin: I'm in charge here, and what I say goes!

This shut Nikolas and Brenda up.

Robin: I'm meeting this woman tomorrow.  Brenda, you will be accompanying me, 
Nikolas, you are to write up a report of everything you have learned from being 
V.'s love slave for the past couple of months.

Nikolas: I can tell you a lot about being her love slave, but I'll just tell you 
the part you want to know.

Brenda looked at Nikolas and smacked him on the back of the head.

Robin: Fine, just give me the report.  I'll talk to you later.

Robin left and Brenda got in front of Nikolas.

Brenda: What the hell did you mean by that?

Nikolas: I was thinking about you the WHOLE time, baby, she barely holds a 
candle to you.

Brenda smiled.

Brenda: If you say so.

Brenda leaned to him and started kissing him on the neck.

Nikolas: Now, could you please untie me?

Brenda: But this way is so much more fun.

Nikolas: Brenda…

Brenda: Oh fine.

Brenda went behind him and started untying him.

Nikolas: You know, V.'s been acting strangely ever since she woke up this 
morning.

Brenda: Like I care about the twit?

Nikolas: Sorry, it's just that it's been so weird being with her today.  She 
just hasn't been herself.  I'm just curious if it has any significance.

Brenda: People just have weird days, Nikolas.  That's it.

Brenda untied him.  Nikolas stood up and he faced Brenda.

Brenda: Now, where were we?

Then they… (Use your imagination!  This is not that kind of fan fic! :)

~"~

Lizzie was lying on the comfy bed.  This was complete relaxation… In a cool 
bedroom, in a mansion with cute male servants willing to fulfil any need… too 
bad her sister was there.

Sarah: I think we should go home, I don't want Gram to worry.

Lizzie: Sarah, that woman is not our Gram.  Besides, I doubt she's very worried 
about us.  Remember the way she talked to us earlier?

Sarah: You're right…

Lizzie: And if we were to go there, we would have to put on a big act.  Are you 
ready to act like someone you've always snubbed your nose at?

Sarah: I do NOT snub my nose!

Lizzie: Yes you do, you've done it to me plenty of times.

The room became silent as the sisters looked at each other.

Lizzie: Look, let's not fight.  We're in the lap of luxury, why not just enjoy 
it?

Sarah: You're right.

Lizzie opened a book V. had given to her that listed all the stuff the mansion 
had available.

Lizzie: Hey, there's a place we could get massages.

Sarah: I'm there… should we ask Emily if she wants to come?

Lizzie: Naw, she went home while you were in the shower.  She didn't want her 
grandpa to worry… she says he seems like a pretty decent guy here, so why put 
him through any worry.

~"~

Emily was walking on the sidewalk when this stretch limo pulled over next to 
her.  The door popped open and stepped out a blonde woman wearing a black coat.

Emily: Gina?

Gina: Yes… Gina.  Although, considering how often we used to see each other, 
it's a wonder anyone still remembers I exist.  I know what you're going through, 
Emily.

Emily: How?

Gina: I'm from your dimension.  Tell me, how's my alter ego doing in our world?  
I haven't been there for over a year.

Emily: You just kinda disappeared without a trace. Last I heard, Lucy said you 
were going to help with the nurse's ball but never showed.

Gina: Yep.  I went to bed the night she said I could do it and woke up here.  I 
was confused for awhile, but then I met Dr. Burt.

Dr. Burt was the guy Alexis was talking about earlier.

Gina: Emily, I need you to come with me.  We need to talk.

Emily willingly stepped into the limo with her and it drove off.

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