Ned and Alexis are just finishing up at the Outback.

A- Dara's a good singer.

N- Yeah, she is.

A- How come you stopped singing?

N- I don't know. ELQ business, I guess.

A- Would you like to sing again?

N- Maybe. Maybe I'll give you a private performance sometime.

A- I'll look forward to it.

N- Do you want to go back to the hotel or stay here a little longer?

A- Let's leave

. N- Sure. Have you decided what you want to do tomorrow night?

A- Not really.

N- Would you like to celebrate with family?

A- No offense, but no.

N- I understand. Would you like to spend it alone with me?

A- Maybe. That sounds...enticing.

He moves closer to her.

N- Really?

A- Yes.

N- That's good.

A- Is it?

N- Mmm-hmm.

A- How?

N- To answer that, I'd have to show you.

A- I wouldn't mind. Would you like to escort me to my room?

N- It would be my pleasure. Do you still want me to show you what we talked about in the car?

A- Maybe.

N- That's as good as a yes for me.

Alexis smiles at him and he kisses her. The kiss quickly escalates until Alexis stops.

A- Would you like a tour of my room?

N- Alexis, are you sure?

Alexis nods her head.

N- I'd love a tour.

He kisses her neck as she opens the door.

A- Give me your co...

He interrupts her with a kiss. But a voice interrupts them.

Voice- Ahem.

Alexis looks up.

A- Oh, my god.

A- Helena. What the hell are you doing here?

H- Hello, dear. Language, please. It isn't appropiate for ladies to curse. But then a common street tramp wouldn't know that.

A- I'm hardly a common street tramp.

H- Trying to get a wealthy CEO into bed for the sake of your cousin is considered tramp like. I never understood your loyaltly to that worthless son of mine. Now, aren't you going to introduce me to your friend?

A- (icily) Of course. Where are my manners? Aunt Helena, Ned Ashton. Ned Ashton, Helena Cassadine.

N- How do you do, Mrs. Cassadine?

Helena holds out her hand and Ned kisses it.

H- Fine, thank you. A pleasure to meet you.

N- You also. I must be leaving now. It's getting late.

A- I'll walk you out.

Alexis closes the door behind her.

N- Don't you just deplore uninvited relatives?

A- Oh, yeah. I am sorry about tonight. I really wanted it to work out.

Ned puts a finger over her lips.

N- Shh, don't worry about it. You know, she infuriates me. You are one the classiest women that I know. Will you be OK?

A- Fine.

N- Maybe I should stay near by. Just in case.

A- You're sweet, but I'll be fine.

N- Take this with you.

He kisses her tenderly.

N- Bye.

Alexis watches as Ned walks around the corner. She takes a deep breath before going back into her room. After she goes in, Ned walks in front of the door to eavesdrop.