Stefan:  {Seeing her come down the dock steps} “Laura? Over here.”

Laura:  “Stefan. I thought you invited me to Wyndemere for dinner tonight.”

Stefan:  “I did.”

Laura:  “Oh, well, then why are you here?”

Stefan:  “I brought you something.” {He gives her daisies}

Laura:  “Oh, they're beautiful.”

Stefan:  “Your favorite flower. Though, I never understood why.”

Laura:  {Laughing} “I know. They're not ostentatious enough for you. It's their simplicity I like.”

Stefan:  “Well, I thought they might make your ride across the lake a bit more pleasant.”

Laura:  “Well, on a cold night like tonight, they'll be a pleasant reminder of spring.”

Stefan:  “The season of renewal.”

Laura:  “Is the launch waiting?”

Stefan:  “Yes. But before we go, there's something you should know. Nikolas won't be joining us. He's not at home and isn't expected. Leaving me at a disadvantage -- I have nothing to coax you off the mainland with except the pleasure of my company, should you choose to accept it.”

Laura:  “I do.“ {They walk off together}
 

Laura:  “More daisies. It's so nice of you to remember.”

Stefan:  “I could never forget. I'll always make a connection between you and daisies.”

Laura:  “Really?”

Stefan:  “It started in the wild garden. The daisies were in bloom. You were sitting on the ground surrounded by white and yellow.”

Laura:  “Stefan Cassadine, were you spying on me?”

Stefan:  “I prefer to call it admiring you from afar. {Laura laughs} As you touched the flowers, you seemed to be conversing with either them or yourself.”

Laura:  “Well, I guess when I think I’m alone, I talk to plants and flowers.”

Stefan:  “Well, I was charmed. I was charmed and curious. I couldn't hear what you were saying, but I still wonder. You -- you seemed so earnest. Do you remember the moment?”

Laura:  “It was about you.”

Stefan:  “Me?”

Laura:  “I was wondering what it would take to make you laugh.”

Stefan:  “So what did you come up with to make me laugh?”

Laura:  “Hmm.”

Stefan:  “I -- I think I have it. The frogs.”

Laura:  “The frogs, right.”

Stefan:  “The frogs.” {They both laugh}

Laura:  “I did. Oh, and you remember that fish stew that Irina used to make, the one that had the tails still in it?”

Stefan:  “Oh, that is not a dish one easily forgets, with the tails in it.”

Laura:  “One night I tried so hard to come up with a way to spill it on Helena just to make you laugh.”

Stefan:  “I remember, yes.”

Laura:  “I couldn't do it.”

Nikolas:  “What's so funny?”

Stefan:  “Oh, I’m sorry, Nikolas.”

Laura:  “Hi.”

Stefan:  “Well, come, join us. Join us.”

Nikolas:  “Oh, no, thanks. I've already eaten.”

Laura:  “So have we. Would you like some coffee?”

Nikolas:  “I have a couple of things to do in my room, but you two enjoy your evening.”

Stefan:  “Good night.”

Nikolas:  “Night.” {He goes up the stairs}

Stefan:  “Well, our son has come home after all. Does that mean you'll be leaving soon?”

Laura:  “Well, if it's all right with you, I’d like to stay.”

Laura:  {Stefan turns on some music} “No, it couldn't be.”

Stefan:  “You recognize it?”

Laura:  “Isn't it the music that you used to play in your room on the island? I used to hear it coming from your window all the time.”

Stefan:  “You called it haunting.”

Laura:  “You listened to it for so many hours.”

Stefan:  “There was such longing in the melody. It was the same as the longing in my heart for you. While you were in the garden thinking about me, I was listening to this, wondering how it would feel to have you in my arms.” {They kiss}