"A Journey of a thousand miles begins with a simple step." ~Author Unknown
Brenda took a deep breath before she wheeled herself into Dr. Foyle's office. She had made this her first priority now. So she was determined to put up a fight. That hardheaded ignorant, self absorbed doctor was going to help her, she was sure of it. She wheeled past the nurse's desk and towards the door of the therapy room.
Nu: "MISS You can't go in there. Dr. Foyle is in the middle of a session!"
She ignored the wretched witch who thought she could tell her where and where not to go. She pushed the door opened and then slammed it close. Dr. Foyle did not lift his eyes, but his patient struggled to see who had charged in.
Pat: "Oh my god it's..it's you.."
Brenda stared at Dr. Foyle.
Dr.F: "Larry..I'm not lifting your leg for the fun of it now concentrate god damn it! Let me earn my paycheck!" He still had refused to look up at the person who walked in, he had a pretty good idea who it was. He concentrated on his work.
B: "You could ignore me...that's fine. But your going to have a problem." He paid no mind to her.
Dr. F: "Lift your right now and move your ancle in rotation form."
B: "Damn it! Look at me!"
He lifted his eyes to hers for a moment, then looked back at his patient.
Dr.F: "Who let you in here?"
B: "No one...I do as I please."
Dr.F: "Well you better do as I say and leave."
B: "Not gonna happen...see I came here because I'm gonna walk again and if your the only one.." She gritted her teeth. "So be it!"
Dr. Foyle straightened up and for the first time, really looked at her. His patient's eyebrows were raised as he looked between the two.
Everybody's got something
They had to leave behind
One regret from yesterday
That just seems to grow with time
Theres no use looking back or wondering
How it could be now or might've been
Oh this I know but still I can't find
Ways to let you go
Sonny stepped out onto the lanai, the hot sun beated down on his flesh. He wore just a tank top and khaki pants. He stared down at the ocean, the way the waves crashed against the shore. The soft breeze filtered through his hair. He looked down, shoving his hands in his pockets. He missed her..He missed looking at her, hearing her, touching her, he just plain missed her. He had convinced himself this was best, for him and for her. His thoughts were interupted, and he was thankful.
Ma: "Mr. Corinthos?"
He turned and smiled slightly, turning back to the ocean.
S: "I told you, call me Sonny.
Maria nodded.
Ma: "Right...well anyway, Carlos is here to see you."
Sonny turned around and nodded.
S: "Send him in....out."
She nodded and turned around walking back into the Villa to retrieve the guest.
Car: "Sonny.I heard about Brenda--"
S: "Cut the small talk, I didn't fly down here for your sympathy...what's the problem."
Car: "Fare enough."He looked down then met Sonny's cold eyes. It was true when you came into contact with him, face to face, his eyes set off a hundred vibes...all telling you never to cross this man. "Benny first noticed the numbers for the casinos were not adding right..Now I checked everything, tore it all apart..the figures don't lie the cash does. Someone's taking the money, and I don't think it's staff...they could do that at the tables, but no, when it comes to counting it's all there, when it's shipped and there is a few g's missing."
S: "Who else knows about this?"
Car: "Renaldo."
S: "You keep an eye on the casino...you hear me..Because I'm not fucking kidding one more dime is lost and I will have YOU Pay..Get Renaldo to get in touch with me."
Car: "Who's gonna help-"
S: "Not you thats for sure, you can't even run a casino your gonna keep track of territory? I don't think so. You just make sure Renaldo comes to me."
Carlos nodded reluctantly and just looked at Sonny.
S: "Are you waiting for me to escort you off my property?"
He shook his head quick and hurried out. Sonny threw his head back and sighed when he was out of the picture. He slowly turned and gazed back at the sea. Maybe he could see now why Brenda felt the need to throw hersel into work...it sure as hell beats reality.
I Never had a dream come true
'Til the day that I found you
Even though I pretend that I've moved on
You'll always be my baby
I never found the words to say
Your the one I think about each day
And I know no matter where life takes me too
A part of me will always be with you
Dr. Foyle kept his gaze on Brenda, he could see the glare in her eyes, but there was more. There was anger, frustration, devotion, and he knew she wasn't going to back down. This time she wasn't going to back down. She was ready..and he figured he'd toy her around a bit..It was just to much fun, and it was good for motivation. Then he'd accept her as a patient and make a daily schedule with her.
Dr.F: "Sorry, schedule's full."
B: "I can clear it for you...but you already knew that didn't you." It was good to her advantage the press had sometimes devoured what her friends and love did for a living, for it was the makes of a good scribe.
He was amused, nice tactics..throw danger and criminal activity at a doctor.
Dr F: "I'm sure you can, or know someone who can...but you'll have to find someone else to badger. Now your interupting a session."
La: "It's Ok..Foyle..Hey Miss Barrett can I get your autograph?"
Brenda grinned at Larry as Dr. Foyle grimaced
B: "Sure...Larry was it? How about you give us a minute, first."
Dr. Foyle snarled as Larry smiled.
La; "Sure."
DrF: "I'm charging you double!"
La; "Me? What for.."
Dr.F: "I'll think about it.." He grabbed Brenda's chair and pushed her out of the therapy room and into his office. He slammed the door. "I don't know what you think your doing but--"
B: "Your going to help me and I'm just seeing to it." She nodded assuring her statement to be true.
Dr.F: "I gave you an appointment..I told you I wasn a no nonsense person..I gave you a choice...you chose to leave...Now I don't do second chances."
B: "Well I'm struggling for one, and I don't mean with this therapy shit either..but I need this..Now I'm telling you, I know what you said...and I'm gonna do it. I'm gonna walk. I need to and I want to...So you my friend..." She looked at his PHD certificates reading his name "Jackson Foyle...has been the one designated to help me."
Dr.F: "Guess what Miss Barrett..I don't take orders well either..I do as I please and I DO NOT want to take you on."
B: "Whats the matter doctor? Can't stand a challenge."
Dr.F: "IS that what this is."
She shrugged her shoulders.
B: "Could be..but I should warn you--"
Dr.F: "Enough of this shit...tell me why."
B: "Excuse me?"
Dr.F:"Why'd ya change ya mind?"
Brenda's eyes became very weary and sad.
B: "Ever hear of patient confidentiality?"
Dr.F:"I didn't agree to taking you on as a patient."
B: "Let's just say, my every happiness begins with this step and leave it at that."
Dr. F: "Fare enough."
B: "So you'll help me."
He ran his tongue over his teeth then nodded.
Dr.F: "But I'm warning you...we do this my way...you object or give me a hard time..You leave and ya don't come back."
B: "Fine."
She looked down and he nodded, satisfied.
Some where in my memory
I've lost all sense of time
And tomorrow can never be
Cuz yesterday is all that fills my mind
Theres no use on looking back or wondering
How it should be now or might've been
Oh this I Know but still
I can't find ways to let you go
When Renaldo had showed, Sonny was walking along the beach. He took a seat and watched him. Watched until he finally made his way back to the linai. Sonny looked at him, watching him remove the sunglasses.
S: "Renaldo." He nodded as Renaldo shook his hand.
R: "Carlos said you wanted to see me."
S: "I figure you know about the situation at hand--Brandy?"
R: "No...yes however I do know."
Sonny sipped his brandy and eyed him.
S: "Your going to help me find who it is."
R: "Alright.."He squinted. "Sonny the last time you were here..you..if I'm not prying-"
S: "You are."
R: "Ok, I won't mention it."
Sonny nodded and then swallowed.
S: "I..it's personal."
R: "Don't worry."
Sonny turned to him.
S: "What's there to do around here?"
Renaldo grinned slightly.
R: "More than you think...take a look around..it's paradise."
Sonny looked at him.
S: "Up to give me a tour?"
R: "Oh I can do better than that...Tomorrow your gonna be flying high...and tonight Whatevers eatin' at ya..won't even matter."
Sonny laughed slightly.
S: "I don't think so...but it's worth a shot."
I Never had a dream come true
'Til the day that I found you
Even though I pretend that I've moved on
You'll always be my baby
I never found the words to say
Your the one I think about each day
And I know no matter where life takes me too
A part of me will always be with you
Dr. Foyle escorted her out of his office, calmer. Wheeling her to the front desk.
Nu: "Dr. Foyle, I tried to stop her...but she just wouldn't listen!"
B: "Listen LADY!..Just because your an old hag who--"
She gasped.
Nu: "WHY I HAVE NEVER!"
Dr.F: "You know what...forget it.." He turned to Brenda. "Since you not only have that attitude with me but my nurse who pay be old but can be a bitch...I for one don't need a cat fight in my office..So why don't you stick around a few minutes..and then when I'm finished with Larry..we'll go discuss your schedule--"
Nu: "Jackson that's your lunch--"
He turned to Brenda.
Dr.F: "Have you eaten?"
B: "No but I'm not--"
Dr.F: "Yeah you are..now why don't you sign this paper so I can go see Larry drool while we rotate his ankles."
She smiled slightly and took the pen and paper signing her name. She handed it back to him.
B: "I haven't got all day you know.."
He rolled his eyes and walked back into the therapy room. Brenda looked at the nurse.
B: "Turn your head."
You'll always be the dream
That fills my head, Yes you will
Say you will
You know you will oh baby
You'll always be the one
I'll never forget
Theres no use
Looking back or wondering
Cuz love is a strange and funny thing
No matter how I try and try
I just can't say goodbye...No No No
Sonny followed Renaldo into a dark club. Salsa music filled the thick, smoked air. Lazer lights spun around the room. He looked around and could see all the people, smiling, laughing , generally having a good time. Renaldo lead him to the bar.
Ren: "Connie, this is Sonny..Sonny Connie.."
Co:"Hey pa! She kissed each cheek of Renaldo's then nodded towards Sonny. "You new.."
S: "You could say that.."
Co: "Well what can I get you?"
S: "A Beer.."
She threw her head back and laughed.
Co: "You really are new.."
She handed him a shot of 99 Banana's. Renaldo laughed.
Re: "She can be bossy."
Sonny shrugged downing the shot. He looked around. The club was very vibrant and loud.When his eyes finished the tour he looked back and saw Renaldo being lead to the dance floor. Sonny sighed and signaled Connie for another shot.
I Never had a dream come true
'Til the day that I found you
Even though I pretend that I've moved on
You'll always be my baby
I never found the words to say
Your the one I think about each day
And I know no matter where life takes me too
A part of me will always be with you
Brenda sipped her soda as she peered across the table at Dr. Foyle..watching him push his plate away. He sighed and looked at her.
Dr. F: "I'm going to have to see you everyday if you plan on this being speedy."
B: "I thought you only worked 5.."
Dr.F: "That's right.." He lifted his glass to his lips, taking along greedy gulp."I'm willing if you are."
Brenda nodded.
B: "Thank you.."She toyed with her fork. "What do you think my chances are?"
He studied her.
Dr.F: "Like I said...I've never failed. Everyone who walks into my office, whether it be a wrist and finger a leg whatever...they're cured. I'm not about to fail now. Your gonna walk again Brenda. We're gonna make it happen."
She nodded and swallowed the lump in her throat,
B: "I believe you."
Louie walked into the Realtor's office, his keys dangling in his hand. He snuck up behind Lisa and placed a kiss on the back of her neck. She smiled.
Li: "She'll be with us in a minute."
Lou: "Mmm..."He turned her around and looked at her, he smiled at her huskily. "I could kill you where you stand, for making me get out of bed."
She grinned.
Li: "You'll sleep later.
Lou: "Who gives a shit about sleeping.."
Then a woman walked out of the office and smiled.
W: "Mr. and Mrs. Cerullo?"
Louie grinned at Lisa and then looked at the realtor.
LoU: "Hey.."
She held out her hand.
W: "Beatrice...Call me B." They shook. "Well follow me."
Louie placed a hand on Lisa's lowerback, leading her into the office. They took a seat and B. looked at them.
B: "Newlyweds?"
Louie grinned widely
Lou: "Yep..so B., think you can find us an apartment."
B.: "I'd be in big trouble if I didn't. Any specific area?"
Lou: "We're not picky."
B.:"Well there's these wonderful condo's near the water..."
Lou: "Bay Condo's?"
B.:"Why yes, aren't they lovely?"
Louie nodded.
Lou: "But it's out of the question." Lisa turned to him.
Li: "Why?"
Lou: "Sara lives in them, and I don't think I want to have bail you out of Police Custody every morning for disturbing the piece."
Lisa' eyes widened.
Li: "So who the hell is she...she doesn't run this town and I'll be damned if she's gonna tell me where I can and can not live."She pointed her finger. "As for disturbing the peace-"
Louie smiled at her.
Lou: "My mistake...It'll be just like living next door to Ethal fucking Mertz..you two could play cards at night and trade recipes. And when I come home from singing Babaloo we can play canasta!"He looked at B. "My mistake...we'll be one big happy family!"
Li: "Ugh your such a creep."
Louie nodded.
Lou: "One of my better qualities.."
B.: "Maybe you two need a minute."
Lisa's eyes pierced his.
Li: "No...we'd love to look at the condo...won't we honey."
Lou: "Sure thing sweet pea." He rolled his eyes and looked at B. "You might want to warn the neighbors now."
Lisa crossed her arms at her chest and looked at B.
Li: "Yeah warn them that I'm a nut case who has a hot temper and my husband is very loud in bed..so if they were planning on peaceful night's and sunny mornings...Mr. Rogers Neighborhood is that way.."
Beatrice looked at the couple and her eyes widened as she called the landlord.
B.:"Anything else?"
Lou: "Yeah...Tell them she's JUST as loud in bed!" He nodded. There!, he thought. Lisa snarled at him and turned her head. Good one Lou, she thought as she rolled her eyes.
Carly stormed into the Penthouse, just dying to tell Lois the news. When she opened the door There was Lois, pulling at her hair.
Lo: "Hold on ma.." She lifted the cell phone to her ear. "Alexis I don't need this shit right now...My caterer is a fucking vegeterian! He wants to serve TOFU at my wedding!! Just drawer the fucking contracts..or YOU will be on the menu at my wedding!"
A: "If you would let bet a WORD in...The contracts are ready for you to pick up...the three of you just need to sign them."
Lo: "Oh! Well why didn't you say so.." She heard her mother screaming on the other phone. "Hold on." She lifted the cordless to her ear. "MA...Ma....GLORIA Calm down! Ned said he would deal with the caterer..."
G: "That shlep? He'll have eating water crest sandwiches!"
Lo: "Ned is not a shlep! SO some people might like eating GRASS!"
G: "Your father will hang us all before he eats WEEDS!"
Lo: "I said NED will handle it."
G: "Oh god PRAY FOR US!"
Lo: "Ah shit...what the hell did he do for you lately..I gotta go...the house..is uh..on fire! Bye." She hung up on her mother and took a deep breath, lifting the cell phone to her ear. "Lex..Lexis..Lexy...Whatever the fuck ya name is..I'll swing by your office and pick them up."
A: "ALEXIS DAV-" There was a click. "IS....Well! That wasn't very nice.." She slammed the phone down.
Lois peered up at Carly.
Lo: "Blondie I will throw you out the window if theres another problem."
Ca: "What are the odds of you doing that again?" She grinned. "The highlight of my day so far."
Lois rolled her eyes.
Lo: "Are you here for a reason."
Ca; "I live here.."
Lo:"Right.." She rubbed her temples.
Ca; "However I got some news."
Lo: "Did Ned run off with another woman? I'll fucking kill him!"
Carly looked at her strangely.
Ca: "Did you take something?.." She shook her head. "Nevermind...who cares." Lois shot her a look. "I found the perfect place for the company!"
Lo: "Great..The blonde found the office's...I can just imagine."
Ca: "It's that old French Restaurant...it's perfect..Upstairs can be the recording studios, down stairs our offices, the reception area...not to mention the board rooms..I'm telling you all we need is an archtect and a decorator.."
Lo: "An architect and a decorator...My bad, I thought we were opening a Company not appearing the next issue of HOME AND GARDEN!"
Ca: "Get ya ass up...I told the owner we'd stop in and give him a deposit."
Lo: "Hi..aren't we forgetting Brenda.."
Ca; "I spoke to her..she was having lunch with that therapist guy..She said go for it, that she was gonna come up this weekened with Frannie for a night, then she has to go back because of therapy."
Lo: "Fine fine...let's go..maybe on the way we can stop at CVS and get some hair dye for ya."
Chapter 161.
Brenda threw her keys on the coffee table.
B: "Adela?"
A: "In the kitchen.." She wheeled herself into the kitchen.
B: "Hey.." She smiled.
A: "How was your day?"
B: "Good, Dr. Foyle is going to take me on...he promised me I'd walk again."
Adela smiled.
A: "I'm so glad your finally gonna help yourself."
B: "Yeah me too.."She watched her a minute. "Can I help you with anything?"
A: "No...why don't you just relax.."
B: "Adela?"
A: "Yes?"
B: "I know this is weird..me being her and not Sonny."
A: "It's not weird at all.." She sighed. "I'm sorry is that the impression I'm sending?" She sat down and looked at Brenda. "I just want to know why...why he left without saying goodbye."
B: "I'm sorry.." She looked down. "It's my fault he left."
A: "No it's not..you can't keep blaming yourself."
B: "It's true though..I'm the reason your son isn't here."
A: "That's not what hurts Brenda..because it's as though he's in Port Charles..I don't see it as though he left...what bothers me is that he didn't have the decensy to say goodbye to me. I understood the first time..He thought I was disapointed in him...but damn it I worked so hard to try and rebuild my sons trust in me. Just when it felt like there wasn't a gap between us anymore..he goes and does this. His actions are not your fault...You aren't to blame for my son not giving a damn about me."
Brenda shook her head.
B: "That's not true..Sonny loves you very much. If I know anything about him it's that. All this time that he was angry was because he loves you so much, because it hurt him to see someone he loves be hurt. He just wished you could've stopped it." She paused."I don't know why he didn't say goodbye...maybe he thought you'd talk him into staying..I don't know. "But Sonny does care..he loves you Adela."
Adela wiped at her tears and looked at Brenda.
A: "He's gonna come back.." She nodded and so did Brenda. They were interupted by the telephone. Adela picked up the cordless.
A:"Hello?"
Nick: "Hi, Is Brenda there.."
A:"Yes, hold on." She handed the phone to Brenda.
B: "Hello?"
N: "Hey beautiful."
She smiled.
B: "Nick.." She sighed. "How are ya?"
N: "Fine...but your not..What happened?"
Brenda watched Adela stand and go about her business.
B: "Sonny and I..well we're not together."
N: "What?..How--"
B: "I wasn't doing my share to make it work."
N: "I'm sorry Bren.."
B: "It's ok..because I'm doing it now...and when he comes back--" She trailed off, getting choked up.
N: "Don't..don't cry."
She shook her head, taking a deep breath.
B: "I'm not.."She paused. "So did you set up the conference?"
N: "Yeah..It's gonna be Friday morning..at the Port Charles hotel."
B: "Well let me give you Lois' number..call her and Carly and let them know."
N: "Ok..."
B: "Got a pen?"
He was silent.
N: "Bren...I hate to hear you in so much pain.." He smiled slightly. "Is there anything I can do?..Wanna go get drunk and get a few tattoos?"
She laughed lightly and he smiled.
N: "That's better.."
B: "(Sigh) Nick..what would I do without ya?"
N: "Join the millions that wonder the same thing."
She laughed.
Beatrice opened the door to the condo for sale/rent.
B.: "It get beautiful light...and the terrace over looks the piers."
Louie and Lisa walked into the spacious condo. As soon as you walked in there was a huge room, livingroom. Too the left of the room was a stair case. and to the right was the divider that seperated the kitchen and the livingroom. Lisa walked to the terrace doors and looked at the view. It was really beautiful. Louie walked into the kitchen and ran his fingers over the marble counter tops. He looked at Beatrice.
Lou: " What's behind those doors?"
Beatrice turned.
B: "Oh..Heres a closet and this is a mini-bath." Louie walked over and peeked into the little bathroom. 'The master bath and bedrooms are upstairs.." Louie turned to head up the stairs and saw Lisa, half-way up them already. At the top of the landing you turned right and there was a small bedroom, not to small but it wasn't the master bedroom. Next to it was the huge bathroom. Lisa's eyes widened at the double sink and skylights. Louie stood in the door way looking around, then he walked into the master bedroom, shortly joined by Lisa and B. The bedroom got a lot of light due to the big bay windows. Lisa took notice of the two large closets.
B.: "This room is actually wonderful..Just imagine waking up to that view every morning." Louie looked at Lisa, who had shut one of the closet it doors. "You two take your time, I'll be down stairs."
Li: "Thanks..B.." She watched her leave and then walked to the window. She had fallen in love with the apartment. And this bedroom..it was perfect.
Lou: "What do you think?"
Lisa looked over her shoulder.
Li: "Your talking to me?" She rolled her eyes. "Shouldn't you ask Sara...what she thinks."
Lou: "I'm not moving in with Sara am I.."
Li: "I don't know..I mean you will be sharing a hallway with her...and we wouldn't want to make her be uncomfortable."
Lou: "Now your putting words in my mouth."
Lisa looked at him.
Li: "Am I?"
Lou: "Yeah. Never once did I say I cared if she was uncomfortable...the only reason I brought her up in the first place was because I didn't want you to be uncomfortable..I didn't want you to fall in love with the apartment, we move in and you hate it here because she's across the hall."
Li: "So now you think I can't handle her..Let me tell you somethin--"
Lou: "DID I FUCKING SAY THAT!?" He ran his fingers through his hair. "Jesus Lisa, I know you can fucking handle her..I've had front row seats to a couple of rounds.."
Li: "Then what the fuck is the big deal about her living across the hall...She doesn't intimidate me...she could say whatever she wants to say do whatever she wants to do, It doesn't matter. Theres not a fucking thing she can do that I can't do better."She paused. "I'll be damned if she's gonna start controling where I go and where I live."
Louie looked at her.
Lou: "Fine.." He shrugged. "But I'm not gonna come home everyday and hear "THAT BITCH ACROSS THE HALL DID THIS--"
Lisa glared at him.
Li: "Maybe this was a bad idea.."
Lou: "I'm sure there are other apartments.."
Li: "I don't care.." She closed her eyes. "Maybe we shouldn't move in together...just keep this charade going the way it is."
Lou: "Is that what this is now? A charade?"
Lisa stared at him.
Lou: "Maybe your right."He looked down.
Lisa nodded.
Li: "I'll tell her we're not interested.." She said coldly and started for the door. Louie closed his eyes and grabbed her as she went to pass him. She looked at him. "Get your hands off." He pushed her up against a wall, taking her hands and pinning them abover her head.
Lou: "I've had just about enough of this shit."
Li: "And I'm suppose to care?...Get off of me."
Lou: "Shut up.." Her mouth opened and she was about to lung at him. "Jesus..woman.."He hissed as he closed his mouth over hers.She protested or at least tried to, refusing to kiss him back. He pulled back and looked into her eyes. "Kiss me back."
So again his lips crashed over hers, suckling, inviting...and finally she began to take. Greedily her mouth fused with his, her lips parting, her tongue sliding into his mouth. He let her hands go so he could comb his fingers through her hair, his hand cradled her head pulling it closer to his. He couldn't fill himself with enough of her..he kept tasting, longing for more. She began to fall weak..he knees bucked and slowly she began to slide down the wall, taking him with her. He was on his knees and she was just sitting on the floor. She leaned closer to him, holding his face as she kissed him, nipped at his lips, sucked and caressed. Her agression slowly had him laying on the floor and, her body leaning over his. His hands roamed down her back to the end of her shirt. His hand slid under her shirt and touched her hot skin, he let his fingers move around her back to her stomach, sliding up to her breast. She moaned as her squeezed her aroused nipples, perky were now being pinched and fondled through the restraining material of her bra. They pulled back, just enough for him to unbutton her blouse. Lucky for him, her bra clasped in the front. Quickly he unclasped it freeing her breats, he groaned as he leaned up taking one in his mouth, Slowly he lowered his head down against the carpeting, taking her down with him. She tugged on his hair and whimpered. In one quick move he had her on her back and he was ontop of her tugging her pants down. She ran her fingers through his hair as he spread kisses up her thighs.
Li: "I'm mad at you.." She said weakly.. He grinned against her skin as his fingers toyed with the elastic of her bikini's, he pulled them down and spread her legs. He looked down at her. She was sprawled out on the carpet her shirt pulled open her bra dangling, and from the waist down she was naked. Then down at himself, still all dressed. He drew lazy circles on her inner thighs with his finger.
Lou: "Well can ya stop being mad at me..to tell me what you want..."
Her eyes were closed as he pressed his lips to her thigh.
Li: "Figure it out yourself!" She hissed as his tongue teased her warmth. She inhaled sharply when his tongue plunged into her. She arched up and moaned, while he was unzipping his pants. He withdrew his tongue and his wet kisses traveled up her body to her waiting lips. She wrapped her legs around him when she felt his erection rub against her. She bit his ear lobe.
Li: "Louie--Oh...mmm.." She said as he charged inside of her.
The landlord walked in.
B.: "Ah Mr. Holden...how are you?"
MH: "Fine..wheres the couple you were talking about?"
B.: "Oh well they're still looking around upstairs..they seem very interested." She smiled and then they both turned towards the stairs when they heard Lisa.
Li: "Oh god..I want it..C'mon Louie..Baby...OH.."
MH: "IT sure sounds that way huh.."He paused. "Well I'd like to meet them."
B. smiled and her eyes widened when she heard Louie.
Lou: "That's it Lee...C'mon.."He moaned.
MH: "B.?"
B: "Yes.."
MH: "What're they doing?"
B., just smiled and walked to the stairs, calling to them.
B.: "Oh Mr. Cerullo..Mrs. Cerullo, Mr. Holden the landlord is here. He'd like to meet you--"
Li: "OH GOD!" She said as she arched one last time before climaxing. Louie charged into her again, hard and the he collapsed ontop of her moaning her name.
B.: "Mr. & Mrs. Cerullo?"
Louie closed his eyes, out of breath he hollared.
Lou: "Tell him WE'll TAKE IT!" He looked down at her and she smiled at him as she took deep breaths. He leaned down and took her mouth in his.
Lois was looking around the empty, deserted restaurant..trying to imagine Dream Records when her cell phone rang. She closed her eyes almost afraid to answer it.
Lo: "Hello?"
N: "Lois, It's Nick Lachey."
Lo: "Oh thank god!" She silently prayed. Carly rolled her eyes. "What do you want?"
Nick shook his head.
N: "Brenda gave me ya number..The press conferences is set for Friday morning at the Port Charles hotel."
Lo: "Remind me to kill her...Friday morning? Well do you have a time?"
N: "Ten."
Lo: "I suppose Brenda is bailing on this one."
N: "I was hoping you would be able to change her mind."
Lo: "I'm not gonna tell Brenda what to do, when she's ready to face the public she will. I have to go pick up the contracts, you'll sign them at the press conference."
N: "Fine."
Lo: "Aright, well let me go ring the Blonde's neck."
Nick laughed and then hung up the phone.
Sonny was watching Renaldo dance with two young women. Connie looked at him.
Co: "Renaldo was always one to party."
Sonny turned to her.
S: "He's good at it."
Co: "By the looks of it you are too."
Sonny laughed and sipped his beer.
S: ''It's been a while."
Co: "Yeah I know..my husband hates clubs and dancing.."
Sonny looked at her.
S: "Tough break."
Co: "Yeah but I get my kicks...Come on."
S: "Excuse me?"
Co: "I feel like dancing.. Come On PAPI!"
She took his hands and pulled him onto the dance floor. His eyes widened when she started to salsa, sashaying her hip, Shaking her chest, clapping her hands. She grabbed his hands and smiled, they did this tango move to then twirled eachother. She shook her head, he held her waist with one hand. Then she took his hand in hers and they grinded down.
Co: "OH PAPI!"
Sonny laughed. Renaldo danced over placing his hands on Connie's hips from behind. She grinned as both men moved with her. She threw her hands in the air.
CO: "COME BABY COME! ALE!"
Renaldo turned her , then Sonny. She took one of each of their hands and made them rotate their hips with her, THen she pushed them back and started kicking up her legs. Renaldo and Sonny watched her laughing. The She took Sonny's hands and they started again, with Renaldo following the steps holding onto her waist.
Co: "COME TO ME!! OYE PAPI!"
Mr. Holden and B. were just waiting in the livingroom, They turned when they heard Lisa giggle as she came down the stairs. Louie was right behind her, his hands on her shoulders. The couple looked at Mr. Holden and B., grinning.
B.: "Uh..Mr. Holden this is Louie and Lisa Cerullo."
Louie held out his hand.
Lou: "NIce to meet ya."
Mr. Holden nodded.
MH: "Same.." He smiled. "So you like the apartment?"
Louie wrapped his arm around Lisa' waist.
Lou: "Very much.."
MH: Well it's yours if you want it."
Lisa looked up at Louie.
Li: "We do, right baby?"
Louie looked at her and nodded. Then his gaze turned to Mr. Holden.
Lou: "Why don't I write you a check now?"
MH: "Well, that would be fine."
Louie let go of Lisa and pulled out his check book, walking over to the counter with Mr. Holden.
Lou: "I'll give you this month's rent and security, is that it?"
MH: "Yes.." He watched Louie write the check out.
B. turned to Lisa.
B.: "Congradulations."
Lisa grinned.
Li: "Thanks." She watched Louie hand Mr. Holden the check and the two men shake hands.
MH: "So when do you plan on moving in?"
Lou: "As soon as we can get our stuff packed up.." He took Lisa's hand. "Thanks, B."
B.: "When it's time for you two to buy a house you come back!"
Louie laughed.
Lou: "We will."
MH: "Oh I almost forgot." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a set of keys. "I believe these belong to you now."
Lou: "Thanks."
MH: "Well come on B., I want to talk to you about the apartment upstairs."
B., nodded and followed Mr. Holden out of the apartment. When the door was closed Lisa wrapped her arms around him and squealed.
Li: "Louie!" She grinned as he lifted her a bit. She pressed her lips all around his face and then stared at him. "Thank you." He pressed his lips to hers.
Lou: "Well we had to move here...it wouldn't be right since we already christened the bedroom."
She smiled and her cheek caressed his. Her eyes closed.
Li: "Oh god..theres so much to do."
Lou: "We gotta pack.." Laughs. "We don't even have a bed, yours is property of Kelly's." She bit her lip and pulled back.
Li: "Good, I want a new bed, just yours and mine." She ran her fingers through his hair. "C'mon..let's go shopping." She grinned and he laughed. Grabbing his hands he began to pull him out of their apartment. Louie laughed and closed the door, just as Sara walked out of her apartment across the hall. She crossed her arms.
Sa: "Well well...if it isn't Mr. & Mrs. Phony Marriage."
Lou: "Sara..ya might want to drop it, otherwise your gonna feel very uncomfortable."
Sara rolled her eyes and stared at Lisa.
Sa; "I heard about your old man...what'd ya do, kill him yourself?"
Lisa' eyes became very cold, she walked towards Sara and pushed her against the door.
Li: "If you say another word about my father I will fucking kill YOU."
Sa; "Is that a threat?"
Li: "It's a fucking promise, Neighbor."
Louie grabbed Lisa, and held her back to his chest.
Sa: "Neighbor? You took the apartment...Oh this is gonna be fun!"
Lou: "Jesus Christ, don't you have anything better to do with your life?"
Sa: "Plenty, but seeing you go down is first on my agenda."
Louie rolled his eyes.
Lou: "I pity you...I really do." HE looked at Lisa. "C'mon baby.."
Lisa stared Sara down.
Li: "This isn't over."
Louie took her hand leading her too the elevators. Sara leaned against the door.
Sa: "You bet your ass it isn't over."
Chapter 162.
When Dr. Foyle walked into the therapy room, there was Brenda waiting. She turned and looked at him.
B: "Well it's about time."
Dr.F: "SO the attitude never leaves.'
B: "What can I say..it's one of my finer qualities."
Dr.F: "I bet.." He noticed someone had helped her out of the wheelchair.
B: "There's something I need to tell you."
Dr.F: "What is it this time."
B: "This is going to be filmed once a week."
Dr.F: "Your sessions?"
Brenda nodded.
B: "For my video when I come back, it's going to be an inspirational song."
Dr.F: "Well when does this camera crew come?"
B: "IT's not a camera crew, it's my friend Frannie with her video camera, and she comes on Monday's."
Dr.F: "Well since today is Friday and we don't have to wait for her, can we get started."
B: "Grouchy."
Dr.F: "Did I ask you?" He helped slide her onto a piece of equipment.
B: "What happened to my warm ups.."
Dr.F: "This is going to be your warm up."
B: "Are you insane?"
He placed her legs in the sterups of the machine.
Dr.F: "Push!"
Brenda glared at him then through gritted teeth she pushed her legs slowly, the ache and soreness...she pushed behind her and she kept pushing. Dr. Foyle looked up from her legs and at her. She was serious about this, he nodded. He increased the weight, watching her taking deep breath and push with all her might. Her legs felt as though they were asleep, slowly coming alive.
B: "So.."Pushing down, struggling. "What does this do?"
Dr.F: "It's going to build your strength in your legs...For the first 3 weeks this is all we are going to do, work with all these machines." He added more weight. "I want you to push down now just with the right leg." She winced and struggled doing as she was told. "Again."
B: "This isn't easy!"
Dr.F: "No one said it would be...3 more times and then the left."
She cursed under her breath and slowly she pushed down 3 more times. She watched him watch her legs, jotting down notes on a pad. He watched her begin to move her left leg. She bit her lip, her left was much harder to move. Sensing this Dr. Foyle dropped his pad and pressed his hands on her knee pushing down. "Straighten it out...there you go...Again."
Brenda closed her eyes, she couldn't do it no more...
Dr.F: "AGAIN."
She wanted to cry and then she focused, she pictured Sonny's face and with all her might she pushed down. Dr. Foyle looked up at her.
Dr.F: "Good." She looked at him. "Whatever you just did...use it...Keep using it."
She nodded.
Sonny had a pounding headache when he woke up the next morning. He was on the linai drinking his coffee, rubbing his temples. Renaldo walked onto the terrace wearing sunglasses.
R: "Hey..."
Sonny looked at him.
S: "Warn me next time.."
R: "I did.." He took the coffee and poured himself a cup. "Did you have a good time at least?"
S: "Yeah...Connie's crazy."
Renaldo sipped the coffee, then squinted as the sun blinded him. He nodded.
R: "She's the best. I know her for years."
S: "Good friends?"
R: "The best.."
S: "Yeah I know how that is."
R: "I brought you there more than for just a good time."
S: "Excuse me?"
R: "Well I have a hunch on who's double crossing you."
S: "I don't get it..."
R: "Five months ago, Connie asked me to give her husband a job, I did."
S: "Are you saying Connie's husband is the one stealing the money?"
R: "The other guys wouldn't do it, and Juan always was in trouble..Connie always had to bail him out of jail. I'll be my life he's the one."
Sonny sighed.
S: "I'll have to be introduced to Juan."
Renaldo leaned forward.
R: "You gotta promise me, Connie won't get hurt in this."
S: "Renaldo--"
R: "He's been in trouble since they were married and she's always the one to get hurt..she owned her own bar once, she had to sell it so he wouldn't go to jail on grand theft charges. Maybe we can just straighten him out or something.."
Sonny stared at him.
S: "I will handle how he's dealt with..and I assure you Connie won't be hurt."
R: "You can't kill him."
Sonny just looked at him.
R: "Sonny that's her husband.."
S: "You know exactly how this business is ran.."
R: "I know..and I have an idea. If I can just get Connie to leave him..then you can do whatever you want. Just give me time to find away to get her away from him."
S: "And in the meantime have him keep stealing the money?"
R: "You watch him..Look all I need is a few weeks."
Maria walked onto the linai.
M: "Excuse me, but there is a Connie Nievez."
Connie walked in.
Co: "As much as I love introductions..we don't need any over here..Right boys?" She grinned.
Sonny and Renaldo looked at her.
There was bodyguards scattered around the Port Charles Hotel, as well as Press trucks. Inside the hotel had set up a room for the Press Conference to be held. There was a stage and behind it a backdrop that said "98 Degrees". The reporters and Camera men all waited anxiously. Whispers and murmurs were heard as Lois and Carly walked onto the stage, taking a seat. They scoped the room, leaning over the long table infront of them that had microphones. Carly whispered to Lois.
Ca; "Holy shit.."
Lo: "I could kill Brenda for letting us do this alone."
A man ran over to Lois.
Man: "You have to announce them."
Lo: "ME?"
Man: "NOW!" He ran back stage and Lois stood, she walked over to the microphone infront of the tables and the crowd became quiet as camera's flashed.
Lo: "I'm pleased to introduce to you..Nick, Drew, Justin, and Jeff...98 DEGREES!"
She turned, her eyes wide and walked back to the table as they walked out.
Ca: "Slick.."
The four guys walked onto the stage and smiled at the crowd, as they flashed pictures. They took the four seats next to Lois and Carly after greeting them hello. Nick leaned forward and began to speak into the mic.
N: "We want to thank you all for coming." He paused. "A little over a month ago our dear friend Brenda Barrett was in a car accident, leaving her no use of her legs. Our band as well as Brenda, was under L&L Entertainment, we both would still be with that label if Mr. Lawrence had not badgered Brenda a day after her accident. This past month has been hard for us, no one wishes to back us now with L&L Entertainment sueing us. However as Brenda has been put to the biggest test of her life, she put her grief a side and has done an amazingly generous thing for us. At this time I'd like to introduce to you Lois Cerullo and Carly Roberts, friends of Brenda and of ours.''
Lois nodded to the crowd and Carly did a little wave.
Lo: "They are, along with Brenda the owners of Dream Records, and are now our managers."
Pictures were taken and questions were fired.
Jeff leaned forward.
J: "Before you we're going to sign our 3 year contract with Dream Records, being the first to join the record label."
Lois held up the contract and then handed it to Jeff. He signed, passing it down.
Carly grinned as Drew was the last to endorse the contract. Applause was heard, pictures snapped and the six on stage grinned at eachother as the back drop changed to "DREAM RECORDS" Carly and Lois looked behind them and smiled.
Ca: "I wish Brenda was here."
Nick held out his hand to Lois, and they all began to shake hands, sealing the agreement. Moments later they were all seated.
D: "We'll take questions now."
Rep: "When will you begin to work on your new album."
N: "Right now Miss Cerullo, Miss Roberts and Brenda are working on finding songwriters, and we are writing a few of our own. Then we will begin recording. I would say the new Album should be out in 6 months."
Rep2: "Miss Cerullo, can you comment on how Brenda is and why she isn't here?"
Lois was silent a moment and then began.
Lo: "Brenda is doing well, the accident took a toll on her. She didn't feel ready to face the public yet."
Rep3: "Will she be recording her own album under Dream Records?"
Ca: "Brenda has not discussed that yet."
Lo: "The main goal for all of us is to make Dream Records a success, to work hard on our bands."
Rep3: "Who else has signed with Dream Records."
Lo: "A new group, Eddie Maine & The Idle Rich, their debut album will begin recording promptly."
Ca: "And we are scouting new talent at the present time."
The press continued to fire questions to both the band and the new managers of Dream Records.
Sara was sitting in the park, the cold air didn't even faze her. She had a pen and a pad in her hand, the solitude was great to her writing. She continued to write the song she was pouring all her emotions into. Johnny found her this way when he walked through the parkl.
Jo:" Putting your plans on paper?"
Sara rolled her eyes.
Sa: "Leave."
Jo: "Public property."
Sa: "Then don't talk to me." She was on a roll with her words, and couldn't get them on the paper fast enough, there was no way she was gonna let Johnny ruin her flow. He sat next to her. "Look get you kicks later I'm working now."
Jo: "Your work is dispicable."
Sara turned to him, fire in her eyes.
Sa: "Is that what you think I do with my life...I sit home and with every minute I have I plot how to hurt people? Your an asshole..I'm a writer and right now your interupting me so fuck off.."
Jo: "Oh so you don't plot to hurt anyone...wrong Sara Johnson is that it? Your not the one ploting and scheming how to break up Louie and Lisa? Could've fooled me."
Sa:"Thats none of your business.."
Jo: "You can't see anybody happy can you?"
Sa: "You listen and carefully because this is the last time I'm gonna explain it to you. Louie hurt me and he's not gonna get away with it! No one can shit on me and get away with especially not Louie Cerullo. My plans for him don't concern you, now I was working.."
He took the pad and began to read.
Sa; "GIVE ME THAT!"
She tried to grab it from him, he stood and continued to read.
Sa: "I fucking hate you."
Johnny looked at her.
Jo: "Like I care..." He tapped his fingers onto the pad. "This is actually really good."
She rolled her eyes.
Sa: (Mimicking) "Like I care."
Jo: "IT's a song."
Sa: "What are you a brain surgeon these days?" She snatched it from his hands.
Jo: "Sara, you should pursue it instead of worrying about Louie."
Sa: "Thank you..THANKS FOR FUCKING RUINING MY DAY!" She began to pick her things up and then felt Johnny touch her shoulder. "I am not a door knob get your hands off me Knobs!"
Jo: "Sara.." He whispered. She turned abrubt. "I know he hurt you, but life goes on." He stroked her cheek. "I'm gonna erase him from your mind."
She removed his hand.
Sa: "Touch me again Poet and I'll beat your sorry ass."
He grinned slightly.
Jo: "I look forward to it."
She snarled and walked off.
Connie sat down and helped herself to a cup of coffee.
Co: "So what's on the agenda today boys?"
They looked at her.
Re: "What makes you so sure you were invited."
Co: "Connie never needs an invitation." She nudged Sonny. "Right?.."
Sonny smiled and then looked at Renaldo
S: "You heard the lady."
Re: "Recovering from that hangover of yours?"
S: "I'm ready to do it again."
Connie laughed.
CO: "Good! Because tonight we're headed to Senior Frogs."
S: "She's gonna make us alchies."
Re: "I'm already a lush."He smiled at her. "Juan's working?"
Co: "Tonight..he had to meet a few of the boys, to do a siding job."
S: "Maybe we'll stop by the casino anyway..Up for a little gambling, chica?"
Co:"Sure.."
He smiled and turned to Renaldo, exchanging slight nodds.
Louie was stocking liquor on the shelves of Lucky Sevens. There was alot to do, before they opened tonight and witht he girls doing the press conference Louie had to leave early that morning. He continued to unload the bottles when the door opened.
LoU: "Well it's about time you got here, Jase." He said without turning around. "You can take over until tonight..I'm exhausted..Lisa kept me up all night." He smiled as he put the last bottle down and then he turned to his smiling wife.
Li: "Sorry?"
He shook his head.
Lou: "No your not.."
She thought about it.
LI: "Your right I'm not."
She Jumped onto the bar and he stared up at her, grinning. She bit her lip, dangling one leg off the bar.
Li: "If I fell would you catch me?"
He was about to answer when she cut him off.
Li: "We'll see." She jumped down and he caught her. She laughed and he pushed her against the bar, taking her lips in his. He devoured her in seconds.When they pulled away, she lifted a hand to his cheek. "What was that for?"
Lou: "Didn't get to do it this morning.."He pressed his lips again to hers, lightly this time. "What are you doing here?"
Li: "I missed ya annoying ass."She nibbled on his lower lip. His hands traveled down to her ass and he pinced her when she said that. "Annoying...but incredibly cute?"
He laughed and looked at her.
Lou: "Jason should be here soon, what do you say we go to lunch when he does?"
Li: "Ok..."She slid her hands into the back pockets of his jeans and pulled him closer. "Did I really keep you up all night?"
Louie laughed.
Lou: "You really did." He looked up. "Between talking about the apartment and all the.."
She pulled on his lower lip with her teeth.
Li: "Hot, wild, sex.."
Lou: "Yeah that." He closed his eyes and kissed her back. She smiled against his lips.
Li: "Wanna have some more?" She wiggled her eyebrows and he grinned.His eyes widened as she pulled down his zipper.
Lou: "Baby..Jason's.."
Li: "Not here." She slid her hand inside his pants and he moaned when her hands grabbed him.
Lou: "I love it when your bad." He said as he buried his face in her hair. She kissed his lips softly and then poked his nose as she slid down his body. She was on her knees when Jason walked in.
Ja; "I know I'm late."
Louie looked up.
Lou: "Uh..Lee..Did you find your earing." He pulled his zipper up and Lisa jumped up fidling with her earing.
Li: "Yeah...Hey Jason."
Jason looked at them then shook his head.
Ja: "I don't even want to know..
Louie shrugged.
Lou: "Anyway are you here now for good?"
Ja: "Yeah, Carly had me on the phone thats why I'm late." He smiled. "The press conference went real well."
Lou: (Nodds) "Good I'm glad."
Ja; "Yeah, well they told me to tell you that after the club closes tonight we're gonna go to this after hours club, you two gonna come?"
Louie looked at LIsa.
Li: "I'm there.."
She smiled.
Ja: "Good."
Lou: "We're gonna go grab a bite and then get ready for tonight."
Ja: "Come a little bit before we close, so we can congradulate the girls."
LoU: "Aww, is Jason getting sentimental?"
Ja: "Come on Louie..don't be a dick." He shook his head.
Lou: "See ya later." He started towards the door and then turned to Lisa. "You coming?"
Lisa grinned.
Li: "Yeah.."
Jason watched husband and wife walk out of the club, before getting to work.
Brenda turned on the news as she made herself comfortable in bed. She dug her spoon into the pint of cookie dough ice cream and watched the T.V.
"In other news, 98 Degrees went public signing a contract with Brenda Barrett's company "Dream Records" Miss Barrett wasn't on hand to answer questions but her partners were. When reports fielded questions on how Miss Barrett was, Lois Cerullo answered, "Brenda is doing well, the accident took a toll on her. She didn't feel ready to face the public yet."
Brenda turned the T.V. off and helped herself to another spoonful of ice cream, when the phone rang. She sighed and leaned over answering it.
B: "Hello?"
There was no answer but no one hung up.
B: "Hello?.."
S: "Brenda?"
She froze and the shifted.
B: "Yeah."
Sonny didn't know what to say. He stopped getting dressed and sat down on his bed. He was expecting his mother to answer.
B: "Hello?"
S: "Yeah.I'm here..how are ya?"
B: "How do you think I am?--I'm fine. Did you want your mother?"
S: "Yeah...Brenda?"
B: "What?"
S: "Forget it."
Brenda sighed.
B: "ADELA, PHONE!"
Brenda listened to him breath until Adela picked up.
A: "Hello?"
S: "Don't hang up..I want to apologize."
Brenda hung up the phone and layed her head back against the pillow.
A: "Sonny-"
S: "I know you must be upset with me..but I left because I really need to be away from everything. If I would've told you, you would've tried to make me stay. "
A: "You didn't even give me a chance..Michael you don't know how it is for your son to walk in and out of your life and bear so much resentment!"
S: "I know something close to the feeling thats why I called you. You deserved a goodbye, at least that and I didn't give it to you. I'm sorry. You've made up for all the heartache, for what it's worth. I honestly didn't mean to hurt you."
A: "What are you doing there?"
He paused.
S: "I needed to get away..I have business here."
A: "Brenda needed you here."
S:"No she didn't and she made that clear."
A: "She went back to therapy you know."
Sonny looked down.
S: "See how long it lasts.."
A: "You hurt her too Sonny...you werent the only one in this."
S: "Actually I was...Brenda didn't want any part of her and I...she wanted to live in this fantasy where everything was ok when everything was falling apart. I didn't call to talk about Brenda...forgive me?"
A: "I can't stay mad at you.." Sighs "When will you be home?"
S: "I don't know..listen I gotta go..I'll keep in touch."
A: "Michael--"
S: "Goodbye."
He hung up and she closed her eyes at the sound of the click.
Chapter 163.
Lois and Ned walked into Lucky Sevens.
Lo: "Hey.."
Carly zipped up her leather boot and looked up.
Ca: "Hey...ooh I like the out fit."
She was wearing a black cat suit that zipped in the front. Her hair was down and wild. Jason was rolling his sleeves up.
Lo: Thanks..Think it'll be busy tonight?"
Jason nodded.
Ja: "Should be.."
N: "Where's Louie?"
C: "Him and Lisa are probably getting their groove on."
The door opened and the newlyweds walked in right on cue. Louie was wearing black pants and a tight black t-shirt, that sculpted his body. Lisa was wearing black pants with slits in the back and tube top, that read "SEXXXY" in rhinestones.
Lou: "Ready to blow them away again?"
C: "Don't we always."
Li: "Ned you gonna sing for us again?"
N: "Maybe I'll put in an appearance..."
Lois looked at Jason who was filling 6 champaigne flutes.
Lo: "What you doing Morgan?"
Ja: "Well.." He started handing them out. "I thought we should congradulate the Port Charles Partners on their new business venture."
Carly grinned.
Ca: "I'll Drink to that."
Ja: "I just know you guys are gonna make alot of dreams come true." He winked. "Good Luck."
Lou: "Salute.." They all clinked their glasses and then downed the champaigne. Lois put her glass down and looked sad.
N: "What's the matter?"
Lo: "It just..It doesn't feel right, celebrating without Brenda and Sonny."
Ca: "Well.." She lifted her glass and handed the bottle to Lois to refill her glass. She waited until she did. "Heres to them.." She raised her glass. "That they find whatever it is their looking for, and make it through this."
Li: "Here here.." She clinked glasses with Carly, and the rest joined them..polishing off the champaigne.
Lou: "Ready to let these animals in?"
Jason grinned.
Ja: "Open the gates..'He jumped over the bar and positioned himself, getting rid of the glasses. Lois kissed Ned and then went behind the bar. Lisa jumped onto the bar and adjusted her headset. Carly rotated her hips and took a breath. Louie opened the doors and the bouncers took their places. The people began to pour in.
Sonny walked into the casino with Renaldo at his left and Connie to his right. Her eyes lit up as she heard the slot machines. Sonny looked around the room and then turned to Renaldo, whispering.
S: "We'll play a little, then have Connie introduce us to Juan."
Renaldo nodded and watched Sonny rub his hands together and walk towards the dice table. The sea of people parted letting Sonny get to the head of the table. He placed a stack of cash onto the table. The dealer handed him the dice, he rolled them and when he landeda seven. He grinned and Connie fanned herself with the cash.
Con: "Well come on do it again!"
Sonny grinned and looked at her.
S: "Can't lose all our money in one spot baby.."
Con: "Lose? You just won.."
S: "That's right and I'm not about to lose it all.."
Ren: "Connie hit a few slots.."
She rubbed her palms and smiled.
Co: "Good at slots Mr. Corinthos?"
S: "My luck is better with the tables."
Co: "Well then watch the master at work."
Sonny laughed.
S: "Go ahead."
Ren: "Drink?"
S: "A martini..Connie?"
Co: "Mudslide." She pulled the lever and watched three cherries appear in a line. She grinned.
"BIG MONEY!"
Sonny smiled watching her.
Another packed crowd at Port Charles' main attraction, "Lucky Sevens". Drinks were being poured, and as quick as they were poured the glass was being re-filled. Lisa jumped off the bar.
Lou: "Need more vodka?"
She shook her head.
Li: "Lois, the lights.."
Lo: "Your starting with that song?"
Li: "Yeah..I'll be right back."
Lou: "What's going on?"
Lisa grinned.
Li: "Wanna bring in some dough tonight.."
Lou: "We already are...what're you doing."
She laughed.
Li: "You'll see." Carly jumped off the bar and started pouring drinks too.
LoU: "Why aren't you on the bar anymore?''
Carly looked at Lois.
Ca: "He doesn't know?"
Lois was grinning as she did a shot with a customer.
Lo: "Nope." She slammed the glass down and dimmed the lights in the bar, grabbing a mic as she did so. "ARIGHT Time to get this crowd going...only Lisa's taking a different approach tonight...Hold onto your pants Fella's!"
Louie's eyes searched for Lisa as the music came on..Then he heard her voice.
Li: "(Moan)All the men come in these places
And the men are all the same
You don't look at their faces
And you don't ask their names
You dont think of them as human
You dont think of them at all
You keep your mind on the money
Keeping your eyes on the wall."
His breath caught when he saw her making her way through the crowd wearing a long white, lacey night gown with a sheer robe. Slowly she made her way ontop of the bar. The bar grew silent as they all watched her sashay her hips as she walked across the bar. She swung around one of the cables and let the robe fall off her shoulders a little as she grinned at the crowd. She sat down on the edge of the bar and placed one long leg on the shoulder of a customer. She threw her head back and closed her eyes. When she lifted herself and her eyes met with the customers she threw him a smiled and got on her knees she inched forward and pulled him close to her. She looked at his lips and smiled. Before letting him go and standing. She shed her robe and let it fall on that same customer.
Li: "I'm your private dancer
A dancer for money
I do what you want me to do
I'm your private dancer
A dancer for money
And any old music will do"
Louie wanted to grab her off the bar. The way she swiveled down to her knees. She jumped off the bar and shook her hair out, letting it flow around her shoulders. She leaned against one of the men and then when he went to snake an arm around her, she took his hand and twirled under his arm and let him go. She walked behind the bar. Jason and Carly stepped back. Lois moved out of the way and Louie stared at her. She let her eyes meet his as she walked to him. She pressed her body against his and looked up into his eyes as she sang.
Li: "I wanna make a million dollars
I want to live by the sea
Have a husband and some children
Yeah I guess I want a family
All the men come in these places
And the men are all the same
You don't look at their faces
And you don't ask their names"
She whispered in his ear.
Li: "Take the nightgown off.."
Lou: (Hoarse) "Lisa.."
Li: "Do it.."
He groaned as his hands roamed up her sides, falling over her breasts where he bunched the material in his fists and ripped the nightgown apart. She grinned as it fell to the floor and she was wearing a short white teddy.
Li: "I'm your private dancer
A dancer for money
I do what you want me to do
I'm your private dancer
A dancer for money
And any old music will do"
The crowd roared and she shook her hips as she leaned over the bar, letting Louie look on.
Li: "An American Express will do nicely thank you
Let me losen up your collar..
Tell me, wanna see me do the shimmy again?"
The crowd screamed and she grinned shaking her body. Their was a instrumental mix as she layed herself on the bar. Lois and Carly pushed two bottles of liquor in his arms and he looked at them.
Lou: "What.."
Ca: "Stop stuttering and go pour it on her."
Louie shook his head and grabbed the bottles. He leaned over her and she grinned.
Lo: "Your gonna have to get untop of her!"
Ja; "He should've been rehearsed.."
Louie got onto the bar and looked down at her, She closed her eyes and arched her body upward. He wrapped one arm around her waist , lifting her as he poured the liquor over her.
He felt her shudder and slowly fall back onto the bar. The crowd began to chant and Lisa grinned at her husband. He poured the liquor down her neck and let his tongue trail down the nape of her neck. The crowd was loving it. He pulled back and winked at her. She arched her body again and he drenched her in Jack Daniels, the teddy clung to her body and Louie swallowed as he stared at her. She pushed him off of her and kneeled behind him. Leaning over his shoulder. She started to sing again.
Li: "I'm your private dancer
A dancer for money
I do what you want me to do
I'm your private dancer
A dancer for money
And any old music will do"
The music faded out and Lisa blew into his Louie's ear as the lights went completely out. She whispered into his ear.
Li: "I lo-" The lights went on and Louie turned to her. She looked down then up at the crowd who was screaming and she forced a grin, pulling Louie up with her. She jumped off the bar and Carly high-fived her. Louie watched her walk into the back.
Lo: "LOUIE don't just stand there..The Kettle One Is calling ya name!"
Louie grabbed the bottle of vodka and threw his head back letting it slide down his throat.
Sonny walked off from Connie and whispered to Renaldo
S: "It's getting late..and if we're gonna see Juan, we better do it now."
Re:" I'll get Connie."
Sonny nodded and stood watching him go get Connie away from the Slot Machine.
Co: "I was winning! Juan Can wait..Hello...look at all this money."
Sonny smiled and looked at her buckets full of winnings.
S: "Looks like if you kept going you'd lose all that."
Co: "How do you know."
S: "I own this place...no one wins big...it's all rigged."
Co: "Well that just ruins all the fun."
He laughed.
S: "C'mon chica, show me the man who's stolen the luckiest girl here."
He threw his arm over her shoulder and she sulked.
Co: "Renaldo take this and cash it in for me will ya?"
Re: "After we see Juan."
Co: "What's the big deal..he's not all that good you know."
Re: "Always so inquizative."
Co: "Look don't start...I'm very upset your friend here just ruined my Gambling strike of luck!"
Sonny chuckled and eyed Renaldo.
When Lisa hurried out of the back she was wearing cut off jeans and a wifebeater tanktop, and obviously no bra.
Ja: "Lee, next time you make this an X-rated bar, make sure we have extra staff."
She laughed and helped them pour drinks. Louie stepped next to her, helping a customer.
Lou: "We need to talk.."
Li: "What about?" She smiled at the customer. "This one's on me." She downed the shot with the customer.
Lou: "When it dies down we'll talk."
She looked at him.
LI: "Look around baby..it's not about to die down." She turned to Carly and Lois. "Ready?"
Lois grabbed a bottle, throwing it to Carly and then grabbing one for herself. They jumped onto the bar and the crowd screamed.
Li: "ARE YOU GUYS READY TO ROCK THIS PLACE!!!"
Man: "READY TO ROCK YOU!"
Lisa laughed while Louie felt the blood in his veins boil.
Li: "Think again..Bruno..hit the juke box."
The music started and Lisa grinned. Jason looked at Louie.
Ja: "Man you look like your about to drive your fist into a wall."
Louie looked at him, but Jason turned around when he heard his name being called.
A.J.: "What's a drunk gotta do to get some service around here?!"
Ja: "What're you doing here?"
A.J.: "Gee I dunno, what do normal drunks come to a bar for..LOAD ME UP!"
Jason slammed a bottle of absolute infront of AJ.
Ja: "Serve yourself."
A.J.: "Don't mind if I do."
Jason rolled his eyes.
Lisa tapped her foot against the bar as she started to sing.
Li: "I hate the world today
You're so good to me,
I know but I can't change
Tried to tell you that
But you looked at me like maybe I'm an
Angel underneath, innocent and sweet"
Lois walked across the bar drowning it liquor, Carly went in the opposite direction. They stopped and grinded down squirting Liquor over the crowd. Lisa threw her hands in the air and shook her hips as she grinned. She slid her hands over her body and then sang.
Li: "Yesterday I cried
You must've been relieved
To see the softer side
I can understand how you can be so confused
I don't envy you
I'm a little bit of everything
All rolled into one"
Lois and Carly ran to her sides and the three screamed at the crowd as they sange they shook their heads, letting their hair go wild.
Li&C&Lo: "I'm a Bitch
I'm a Lover
I'm a Child
I'm a Mother
I'm a Sinner
I'm a Saint
I do not feel ashamed
I'm your hell
I'm your dream
I'm nothing in between
You know you wouldn't want it
Any other way"
Lois turned to face Lisa, as did Carly. Lisa surrendered as they drowned her in tequila. She shook it out and danced as she sang the next verse.
Li: "So take me as I am
This may mean
You'll have to be a stronger man
Rest assured that when I start
To make you nervous
And I'm going to extremes
Tomorrow will change
And today won't mean a thing"
She bent down and striked a match sending the bar in flames the girls stomped their feet in the flames and sang.
Li&C&Lo: "I'm a Bitch
I'm a Lover
I'm a Child
I'm a Mother
I'm a Sinner
I'm a Saint
I do not feel ashamed
I'm your hell
I'm your dream
I'm nothing in between
You know you wouldn't want it
Any other way"
The crowd was singing along and swaying. The three girls shook their chests down then up and backed away. They walked in line to the edge of the bar and then jumped down at the same time. Lois and Carly poured liquor on all the customers while Lisa edged the customers to sing along with her.
Li: "Just when you think you've got me figured out
The seasons already changin'
I think it's cool you do whatcha do
And don't try to save me"
The whole place sang the chorus along with the girls.
ALL: "I'm a Bitch
I'm a Lover
I'm a Child
I'm a Mother
I'm a Sinner
I'm a Saint
I do not feel ashamed
I'm your hell
I'm your dream
I'm nothing in between
You know you wouldn't want it
Any other way"
Lisa jumped back on to the bar and slipped her fingers through her wet hair and grinded down. She got down on her knees and she sang as liquor was poured over her.
Li: "I'm a bitch
I'm a tease
I'm a goddess on my knees
When you hurt
When you suffer
I'm your angel undercover
I've been numb
I've been revived
Can't say I'm not alive
You know I wouldn't want it any other way"
The door opened to the counting room. The men looked up. They all knew who he was, there was no stopping him, no topping him, he signed their paychecks and was not one to mess with. Sonny nodded towards them, watching as one of the men stood and looked at Connie.
Ju: "Connie?"
Co: "Hey Baby." She walked to him and kissed him gently. "I want ya to meet Sonny Corinthos." Sonny held out his hand and Juan shook it cautiously.
Co: "Sonny's the--"
Ju: "I know who he is."
S: "Yeah I got a pretty good ear full on you too."
Juan turned to Renaldo.
Ju: "No doubt."
Co: "We're on our way to Senior Frogs."
Juan raised an eyebrow.
Ju: "Really..can I convince you not to go?"
Co: "We've been through this--"
Ju: "My shift is almost over..." He eyed her. "Connie, wait for me."
Sonny looked at Renaldo then turned back at watched Connie and Juan.
Co: "Alright fine, only because it's been awhile since we had sex..I was about to hit Sonny up.." Sonny looked down and chuckled when Connie laughed. Juan looked at Connie then at Sonny.
Sonny lifted his head, his eyes met with Juan's.
S: "We'll leave you alone..keep up the good work Juan...I'll be around for awhile to see how well you operate..since I've heard all good things about you." He smiled cockily and then looked at Connie and winked.
Co: "Rain check boys?"
Re: "You got it Buonita." He kissed her cheek and then looked at Juan before he turned and met Sonny outside. He closed the door and him and Sonny walked away.
Re: "Well?"
S: "You don't want me to kill the bastard? How the fuck do you expect me not to?"
Renaldo was silent as he looked at the glare in Sonny's eyes.
A.J. Lifted the glass of vodka to his lips as he stared with nothing but hatred at his brother...and he flashed back.
****Flashback Sequence****
Alan: "Why can't you be more like your brother...Your nothing but a damn disapointment to this family! It's a wonder how Father keeps you in his will!"
*******
N: "Yeah Junior...you'll amount to much at ELQ...President of PAPER CLIPS!"
*******
Monica: "I love you but I will never forgive you...YOU TOOK MY SON AWAY--"
Alan: "If you weren't such a drunk you wouldn't have tore your brother from this family!"
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A.J. Slammed the glass down on the bar and glared.
A.J. "You'll get yours Jason...and I'll finally be the one in the spotlight."
Carly looked at A.J. then went back to pouring drinks.
Ca; "Who let that disaster in here?"
Ja: "Leave him..maybe this time he'll crash himself into a tree on the way home."
Lois squeezed between them to grab a bottle og liquor.
Lo: "I have to get Ned out of their wrath if it's the last thing I do.." She walked away.
Lisa bent down and searched for more glasses.
Li: "Louie, we need more glasses.."
Louie looked down at her quicly as he opened a bottle of beer.
Lou: "To your left."
She turned and grabbed a bunch. When she stood up there was alot of comotion and screams.
Li: "What's going on?"
The 5 of them just stared as the crowd circled around a group of people who walked in. Lisa jumped on the bar.
Li: "Shit.."
Lou: "Fight?"
Li: " That Band...98 Degrees is here."
Lo: "What?"
Lois jumped on the bar and looked for herself.
Lo: "Jesus.." The guys made their way to the bar and their security put some space between the band and the crowd. "What the fuck are you guys doing here?"
Dr: "We wanted to see the sites.." He offered.
N: "We thought we'd all go to the club together, and check out this place too."
Lois rolled her eyes.
Ca; "What time is it?"
Jeff: "A little after 4."
Jason's eyes widened.
Ja: "We should've closed already."
Li: "Wanna wrap it up?"
Lou: "Yeah we better..especially with these 4 here."
Lisa looked at them.
Li: "Well what do you say you be apart of our finale?"
The guys looked at eachother and shrugged.
Li: "BRUNO HIT IT!" Carly jumped on the stage with the two girls and Jason and Louie through them each a bottle of vodka. "Tonight you guys are lucky...we're gonna end this night with a little help from 98 Degrees." She covered the mic and looked down at them "God help you if you don't know this song." The music played and Lois and Carly began to dance while Lisa sang.
Li: "Love is like a bomb, baby, c'mon get it on."
She swung her leg and did a split, throwing her head back, singing.
Li: "Livin' like a lover with a radar phone
Lookin' like a tramp, like a video vamp
Demolition woman, can I be your man
Your man"
The girls drowned her in liquor. Lisa ran her hands over her body, pulling her shirt off of her skin, ringing it out. She jumped up and Lois pulled Louie up, Carly pulled Jason up and pushed them down on their knees. They opened their mouths and the girls filled them with liquor.
Li: "Razzle 'n' a dazzle 'n' a flash a little light
Television lover, baby, go all night
Sometime, anytime, sugar me sweet
Little miss-a-innocent sugar me, yeah"
Lisa grabbed a bottle and Began to squirt it at Nick, Jeff, Drew and Justin who were laughing. The crowd roared
Li: "Take a bottle, shake it up
Break the bubble, break it up "
She threw the bottle up in the air and Drew caught it and jumped onto the bar with her. Lisa grinned and they shook their hips as they squirted the liquor onto one another.
Lois and Louie shared a mic, Carly and Jason another and Drew and Lisa the last.
Lo,Lou,C,J,Li,D: "Pour some sugar on me, ooh, in the name of love
Pour some sugar on me, c'mon fire me up
Pour your sugar on me, oh, I can't get enough
I'm hot, sticky sweet from my head to my feet yeah"
The six of them turned to the crowd and Aimed their bottles to the rest of the band, drowing them in Jack Daniels. Lois and Carly began to drench the bar with the liquor. Lisa went to Drew and ran her fingers through his hair then grinned when she poured the liquor over his head. She sexily walked over to Jason and grinded down with him as she poured the liquor over their heads. When she made her way to Louie, She was drenched and he grinned at her. She pulled his shirt over his head and the crowd screamed as she laughed and poured the liquor all over his chest.
He watched her with a grin. She turned and watched Lois and Carly pull the rest of the guys onto the bar. The crowd was screaming and there was someone taking pictures. Carly had her arms around Justin and Jeff and Lois had her arm around Nick and Drew. Lisa was on her knees and Jason and Louie had the liquor raining on her as Lois, Nick and Drew sang.
Lo,N,Dr: "Listen
Red light, yellow light, green-a-light go
Crazy little woman in a one man show
C,Je,Ju: "Mirror queen, mannequin, rhythm of love
Sweet dream, saccharine, loosen up
I loosen up"
Then the nine of them all stood straight and faced the crowd and squirted the liquor on them as they danced. Lisa walked behind 98 Degrees, and they parted watching as she grinded down.
Li: "You gotta squeeze a little, squeeze a little, tease a little more
Easy operator come-a-knockin' on my door
Sometime, anytime, sugar me sweet
Little miss innocent sugar me, yeah
Give a little more"
They all shook their bottles of liquor and huddled around her. They all sang except Lisa as they poured the liquor on her.
All: "Take a bottle, shake it up
Break the bubble, break it up "
When she stood up she lit the bar up in flames and they all were dancing wildly and singing, the crowd too.
All: "Pour some sugar on me, ooh, in the name of love
Pour some sugar on me, c'mon fire me up
Pour your sugar on me, oh, I can't get enough
I'm hot, sticky sweet from my head to my feet yeah"
The three girls moved to the edge of the bar. Lois and Carly ripped their shirts off and threw them into the crowd, they turned to Lisa, in their bra's and Lisa laughed.
Li<Lo<C: "You got the peaches, I got the cream
Sweet to taste saccharine
'Cos I'm hot, so hot, sticky sweet
From my head, my head to my feet
To my feet
Do you take sugar, one lump or two? "
Guys: "Take a bottle, take a bottle
Shake it up, shake it up
Break the bubble, break it up
Break it up "
The 6 men drowned the three girls in the boozed watching them shake their bodies wildly.
D: "I can do this everyday! WHOO!!!" He moved to dance behind the girls. Lois and Carly sandwiched him and the three grinded down laughing. Lisa was sopping wet, but she had a grin on her face when She felt hands wrap around her waist. She grinded her ass in her husbands croch, throwing her hands in the air. Carly jumped on Jason's shoulders and the band gathered around Lois and she danced with them. They all sang.
All: "Pour some sugar on me, ooh, in the name of love
Pour some sugar on me, c'mon fire me up
Pour your sugar on me, oh, I can't get enough
Pour some sugar on me, oh, in the name of love
Pour some sugar on me, get it, come get it
Pour your sugar on me, ooh
Pour some sugar on me, yeah
Sugar me "
The lights went out and so did the song and all you could hear was the crowd screaming and applauding.
Sonny stared at Renaldo.
S: "You saw the faces of each guy in that room? They held their tongue because they knew who they were dealing with. That cocky mother fucker thought her could answer me back..Obviously he ain't got a fucking clue who hes fucking with!"
Ren: "Look I know how Juan can be..but Sonny you can't fucking kill him, until Connie's away from him. She can't get hurt. YOU PROMISED ME she wouldn't get hurt."
S: "Get hurt? I'd be doing her a fucking favor!"
Ren: "No you won't and you know damn straight you wouldn't be."
S: "Well how are you gonna get her away from him, she hangs on his balls with one look."
Ren: "I have a few ideas."
S: "Oh?"
Ren: "You get her to fall for you.."
S: "In a minute I'm gonna fucking shoot you!" He ran his fingers roughly through his hair. "Are your trying to hurt her or trying not to!?"
Ren: "Fine..then we gotta get him to send her over the edge the minute a great opportunity presents itself."
S: "And that GREAT opportunity would be?"
Ren: "I'm thinking.."
Sonny rolled his eyes.
S: "Clocks ticking my friend, I don't need this asshole to rob me blind not when I just handed a million dollar check over to start a record company.."
Ren: "Look I just need a little time..maybe you could think of something before me..whatever it takes. I won't see Connie hurt."
Sonny just looked at him a moment before looking around the room and sighing heavily.
Chapter 164.
Nick was wiping his hair with a towel.
N: "This place is great.."
Dr: "So are you guys..no wonder this is the talk of P.C."
Lois grinned.
Lo: "It is isn't it?"
Ca: "Jeff you ok?"
He was ringing his shirt out.
Je: "Yeah." He laughed. "See what we fucking miss...we can't just do this everynight."
Ju: "I know what ya mean.."
Jason wrapped a rubber band around a stack of money and added it to the other stacks. Louie was counting some.
N: "So you guys still up for some after hours fun?"
Lo: "Gotta celebrate that contract don't we?"
She shoved a wad of Cash into her bra and turned to Ned.
Lo: "Your coming right Nedley?"
Dr: "Nedley?"
Louie looked up from the cash.
Lou: 56--Don't ask..57" He kept counting.
Je: "We got the limo outside."
Ca: "You guys almost done?"
Jason handed her a stack of cash and then After Louie took a few stacks himself he handed Jason the rest.
Lou: "Lock it up."
Lisa walked out of the back with a towel around her hair.
Je: "Your great...singing I mean."
She grinned.
Li: "Thanks your not so bad yourself."
N: "Your Brenda's sister right?"
She nodded.
N: "How she doing?"
Lo: "She started phyical therapy."
N: "She I know, is it working out?"
Ca: "She's gonna make sure it does."
Li: "She'll be up Saturday." She looked at Louie. "Frannie's taking her up?"
Lou: "Yeah.."
She unwrapped the towel, and hair fell loose.
Ju: "Ready?"
Lou: "You guys go ahead..we're gonna go home." He pointed to him and Lisa, who raised an eyebrow.
Li: "Since when do you--"
Lo: "You sure?"
Lou: "Yeah..have fun and don't get into to much trouble.
Li: "Excuse me!"
D: "See ya.."
Lou: "Bye..."
He watched the whole bunch leave and then looked at his extremely pissed off wife.
Li: "Now you make decisions without discussing me?"
Lou: "Just taking your lead baby.."
LI: "What're you talking about?"
Lou: "Nice surprise there..with you in lingerie..."
She rolled her eyes.
Li: "It fit its purpose."
Lou: "And what was that.. to degrade yourself?"
Lisa stared at him coldly.
Lou: "Hard to break old habits."
Li: "You bastard." She slapped him. He didn't even flinch, instead he regretted the words he had said when he saw the tears brim in her eyes. "I hate you."
Lou: "IS that what you were gonna whisper in my ear?"
She swallowed hard while she glared at him.
Lou (Softer) "Lisa.."
Li: "Don't.."She turned around, because she couldn't hold her tears back and she didn't want him to see. "I hope your really happy in that apartment..I want your things out of my place right away."
He sighed.
Lou: "Lisa..I'm sorry." She turned furious.
Li: "Your only sorry you said what you did because your aliby is gone..WELL TO FUCKING BAD!" She wiped at her cheeks frustrated. He walked over to her. "Get away from me.
Lou: "LISTEN TO ME!" She looked at him coldly.
Li: "Why so you can tell me to swing around a poll naked for old times sake? Or you can call me what's dying to roll off your tongue!"
Lou: "Shut the fuck up..For once just DONT FUCKING TALK!"
Li: "YOU DO NOT ORDER ME AROUND!"
He grabbed her arms and looked at her.
Lou: "I'm sorry because I didn't mean that..I honestly didn't." HE looked into her eyes. "You looked beautiful tonight..like a thought that crossed my head once or twice..a vision that if we had been married the right way and our wedding night wasn't about elvis..If It was about Candles and satin sheets...you in one of those lacey things and champaigne, lots of champaigne." She just looked at him. "I didn't want to share that vision with half the town..I don't want to share you. It infuriates me to see every guy look at you with the same passion and want the boils in my veins everytime you walk into the room." Her gaze wasn't so cold anymore. "What you did was something I wanted, but just for me." He let her go, knowing she wouldn't run or turn her back. "Look what you went and did...You turned a lonely guy into a selfish one..I went from a guy who wanted any chic with legs, to a man who just wants you..everything you are is what I want and I..I don't want to lose that. I don't want to lose you and I don't want to share you either. I look at Jason and I give him so much credit because night after night he watches Carly parade around this place, knowing that every man wants what he has.." He looked down and tried to figure what to say next. Then he lifted his head when he heard her speak.
Li: "He knows she's his no matter what. She loves him and no other guy who walks in here and buys her a drink isn't gonna change that."
Louie took a moment and then nodded.
Lou: "Yeah..maybe thats why he handles it better than I do."
Lisa looked down and then at him.
Li&Lou: "I'm sorry."
They looked at eachother.
Li: "You first."
Lou: "I'm sorry Lee.." He touched her cheek. "Don't leave.." He closed his eyes when she looked down. "It's not about the Aliby or What Taggert thinks.."He sighed. "I have a confession to make." He tilted her chin, so their eyes would meet. "I used Taggert's aliby as an excuse.."
Li: "What do you mean?"
Lou: "Taggerts got nothing on me..he could threaten me to walk a straight line..but he's got no control over me.."
Li: "You used it as an excuse to--"
Lou: "Stay married to you." HE took a deep breath. "I don't want to go back to the way things were...Jesus Lisa, I'm out of control here...and I like it..You keep me on my toes. I turn around and I don't know whats gonna happen next..all I know is that I want you in my life..I want things the way they are, I have all my life."
Li: "So your saying that we could get this marriage annulled and you'd be ok.." He shook his head.
Lou: "I wouldn't be ok...I'd be empty and miserable without you."
She swallowed.
Li: "But Taggert wouldn't be a threat, a real problem."
Lou: "No." He whispered.
LI: "We could get the marriage annulled and our lives would go back to normal."
LoU: "NO God damn it..They wouldn't...at least not mine. You want the words?..Fine..I don't want this marriage annulled Lisa. I want to be married to you and I..I want it all with you, the house with the picked fence, the dog in the yard, and the kids waking us up every morning." He cupped her face and stepped closer. "Say you want it to..say you want me."
She closed her eyes, and placed her hands on his wrists.
Lou: (whisper) "Say it.."
She slowly opened her eyes and looked into his.
Li: "I want you..'' She whispered and he closed his eyes and smiled slightly,a relieved smile. She felt his arms wrap around her and pull him to her. She buried her face in his neck, wrapping her arms around him. "I wanna go home..theres something I have to give you."
He pulled back and cupped her face.
Lou: "Baby you just gave me everything."
Li: "Not yet.." She grabbed the keys off the table and pulled him out of the club.
Sonny threw himself on the bed and closed his eyes. Why did everything have to be so complicated. He sighed, opening his eyes. Slowly he sat up and unbuttoned his shirt. He rubbed his eyes and walked onto the porch, he watched the waves for a while. When he sat down he looked down at his hands and his empty hands were suddenly being held. When he looked up he was staring at Brenda. She looked beautiful, her veil covering her face, tears sliding down her cheeks as she repeated after Gallo, while sliding a wedding band on his finger. He turned and took a ring from Louie. Slowly he placed it on her finger and whispered his vows to her. She smiled as their fingers interlaced and their promises were sealed. When he looked up all that was infront of him was the night, his hands were empty and he was alone. He stood and rubbed his hands over his face as he walked back into his bedroom.
Brenda stared up at the ceiling, unable to sleep. The moonlight shined through the windows. She looked back up. It was so real..There they stood wrapped up in eachother, swaying to the soft music. He looked so incredibly handsome, in his tux, and she was a vision of white. Smiles were broad on their faces. He leaned over and whispered in her ear. She closed her eyes and smiled as he spinned her around. Brenda tore her eyes from the ceiling and wiped the tears from her eyes.
Sonny slid into bed and he invisioned the perfect picture. There he was looking over Brenda's shoulder as she held a baby, their baby. It was a girl and she had curly brown hair, she was wrapped up in a pink blanket, her closed as she yawned. Sonny smiled and her hand wrapped around his finger. It was amazing. He looked at Brenda and she smiled at him, his lips fell over hers. Sonny put the pillow over his head trying to block out the thoughts. He rolled over and looked at the night stand.
Brenda was sitting up with a pad and writting so quickly. She put her pen down and stared at the words and she began to sing the song she had written.
B: "I still remember the first time
You said that you loved me
You held me in your arms
And said you'd never ever leave me
All these promises you kept
Helped me erase the past
You made my fantasies come true
My heart belongs to you
Your my dream boy
You show me you love me
In every way
Your faithful to me everyday
Now I know Dreams come true
Your my dream boy"
She bit the end of the pen and contemplated the rest of the song.
The door opened and two silohettes walked in. Lisa opened the light and they walked inside. She placed the keys down on the desk and turned to him.
Li: "Why don't you take a shower.."
Lou: "A shower." He looked at her and she nodded.
Li: "C'mon give me a break...please?"
He slowly nodded.
Lou: "Ok..I'll --"
Li: "Take your time." She smiled slightly. "Go.."
He looked at her skeptical and before he knew he was being shuffled into the bathroom. When he shut the door she sighed and then jetted down the stairs. She rumaged through the kitchen of Kelly's before hurrying up stairs. Louie had stripped himself of his clothes and stepped into a steamy stream of water. He let the water pour over him while he ran his fingers through his hair. He went to grab the soap when he noticed his wedding band. He stared at it, fingering it. He remembered when she placed it on his finger, no words, no promise, no vows. He shook his head, it didn't matter. They were married and he didn't want that to change. He had all he ever wanted. He continued his shower and thought of his words. "The house with a picked fence, the dog in the yard, and the kids waking us up in the morning. " He wondered what it would be like to have a house and share it with a woman he..could it be? Could it be that she was so important to him, because he had fallen or at least was falling in love with her? He backed against the wall of the shower stall and slowly slid down to the floor. His mind ran wild. He wanted to love her, he wanted to make children with her, to build a home and a life with her. He inhaled sharply. God he had found his life in her. He smiled slightly at his discovery. He was sure of one thing he was definately falling in love with her if he hadn't already.Then it dawned...she had been hurt before and she wasn't the type to rush things..and he didn't want to ruin a good thing. He'd take it slow, he wasn't about to scare her off.. He sighed, still smiling. He wanted to stay up all night and watch her sleep in his arms. He leaned forward and shut the water. When he had dried himself and threw on his pajama bottoms, he started toward their room. He couldn't wait until they finally moved into their apartment...tomorrow he'd see is she wanted to go looking for furniture..but for now he just wanted to hold her. He opened the door and froze.
You and I, in this moment
Holding the night so close
Hanging on, still unbroken
But outside the thunder rose
Listen up, you can hear my heart beat
Warm against yours
These are the days
The sweetest days we'll know
Candles were scattered around the bedroom, and there was satin sheets on the bed. The bed was turned down and then he saw her. She took his breath away in a white satin and lace nightgown. She held two flutes of champaigne. Slowly she held out one hand, holding a glass towards him.
Li: "I.." She whispered. "I thought maybe you wouldn't mind sharing that vision with me..no one else just you and I."
He closed the door and looked at her.
Lou: "Just you and I.' He nodded as he walked to her, stopping half way, as she met him. She handed him the champaigne, then held out her glass.
Li: "I'm not really good at this romantic thing..I just like to watch it in movies.."She smiled nervously. "To my husband." She clinked her glass with his and sipped the sweet taste. He took her glass and placed both of them on the desk.
Lou: "Thank you for this.." He took her hands in his and brought them to his lips.
Li: "Your welcome." She whispered. "Louie?"
Lou: "Yeah?"
Li: "Make love to me."
He took her face and pressed his lips to her forehead. She closed her eyes and before she could open them she was in his arms, being carried to the bed. He layed her down in the middle of the bed and looked down at her.
Lou: "Your beautiful.." He said in awe. She closed her eyes as a smile played upon her lips. She reached for his hands and pressed one to her breast and another to her side.
Li: "Touch me."
He crawled over her and his finger traced her jawline as her eyes opened to look into his. He leaned down and pressed his lips against hers. Their eyes closed and she wrapped her arms around him as he finessed her lips. Each capturing a certaing hold on the others mouth. He suckled she nibbled. He pried, she opened. He slipped his tongue inside her mouth, she let hers meet his. His mouth didn't leave hers as he made love to it. His hands began to feel, moving down her sides over the satin. She moaned into the kiss as he pushed the material up. He pulled back from her lips and she reached for him again, her lips brushed his, wanting more but he grabbed her night gown and pushed it further up her body, revealing more. She leaned forward and lifted her arms over her head as he removed the night gown. He stared down at her naked body and inhaled harsely. His mouth collided with hers again in a torturous battle for survival. His hands moved up her flesh softly. One of his hands covered her breast, her nippled perked under his touched and cupped her, getting his handful as his tongue swept her mouth lavishly. His hot mouth began to trail down her lips to her neck. She ran her fingers through his hair and closed her eyes. For when his lips had tasted her neck, his tongue then got it's own taste. He kissed her shouler, with his open mouth. Whispered kisses trailed across her collar bone. He backed up and had to look at her again. Her eyes were open and dreamy. He buried his face in her breasts and heard her moan when he spread his lips across her breast. He looked at her nipple and flicked it with his finger, after he did he looked up at her face and watched her giggle. He smiled as his heart warmed and then took her arousal in his mouth and let his tongue flick over it. He suckled and nibbled but was at his gentlest. He moved to it's partner and did the same erotic pleasure. His hands slid down her arms and his fingers laced with hers as he pinned them over her head and devoured her voluptious chest. His tongue tickling her occasionally, making her smile lazily with pleasure. His lips slowly journeyed back to hers. She held his face as he kissed her like never before.
There are times
That scare me
We rattle the house like the wind
Both of us so unbending
We battle the field the same
All the while life is rushing by us
Hold it now and don't let go
These are the days
The sweetest days we'll know.
She bent her leg as his hand ran up it, pressing it to his side as he drowned his mouth in hers. They took a breather and just looked at her. Her hands traveling lazily up his back. She leaned forward and kissed his shoulder. Together they reached for his pants. He let her pull them down as much as she could, then he helped her. She looked down at his erection and then into her eyes and she gasped. What his eyes told her, no one ever had. She spread her legs and felt him press himself to her. She whimpered and wrapped her arms around him. He turned her head to face him. He kissed her nose and moved her hair out of her face, just staring at her. He watched her eyes widen and her mouth open as he entered her. He kissed her eyes closed and then took her mouth in his as he thrusted into her. Her body arched to meet him as he slowly moved into her, filling her, ravishing. Her nails clawed his back as their pelvics grinded together. Speed enhanced and he watched the sweat form from on her head. He smoothed her hair and just watched her as he worked her breathless. She moaned and whimpered as she met his speed. He could see her struggling to contain herself. He placed gentle kisses on her swollen mouth as he continued to penetrate inside her. His eyes never closed, he wouldn't miss a thing. She arched hard against him, and as she slowly lowered herself she screamed out his name as she shuddered. She grabbed onto him she came. He thrusted into her a few more times while she reached her peak. He kissed her head and caressed her softly and then he couldn't hold it in anymore, he spilled inside of her and buried his face in her.
So we'll whisper our dream
Here in the darkness
Watching the stars until they're gone
And even when the memories
Have all faded away
These days will go on and on
Listen now, you can hear my heat beat
Hold me now and don't let go
She rolled over and was ontop of him. He was staring up at her as her fell in her face. She leaned down and kissed his lips softly. When she pulled back she looked at them and lifted herself, with his help they were positioned. He grabbed her hips and eased her down onto him. She filled herself with him. He moved upward as she rode him. Her hands running over his chest she leaned down and placed kisses upon it. Taking his nipple between her teeth, he hissed. She looked up and kissed him again as they made love. Bringing eachother to the brink of another full force orgasm, successfully they filled one another. She collapsed ontop of him as he coarsed through her. She took in his scent and felt his arms wrap around her. They layed wrapped up in eachother like that for many silent moments, the candelight shining over them. It was a while later when she lifted her head and their eyes met.
Li: "Your all I ever wanted."
He caressed her cheek and leaned forward kissing her.
Lou: "Then we're even."
These are the days
Everyday's the sweetest day we'll know
The sweetest days we'll know
She sat up ontop of him and smiled as she looked down at him.
Li: "You said lots of champaigne.." She leaned over untangling him from her. He groaned and held her so she wouldn't fall, as she grabbed the bottle. She rolled off of him and cuddled next to him. She sipped the champaigne from the bottle then handed it to him and he did the same.
Lou: "Lee.." She turned to look at him. He leaned over and placed the champaigne on the night table. He looked down at her. "I'm gonna make you happy...the rest of our lives..thats all I want to do." She smiled.
Li: "Yeah..me too." She placed her hand on his chest. "So how did I do for romance on a scale from 1-10?"
Lou: "A 10..definately a 10."
She pressed her lips to his, mumbling against them.
Li: "Mr. Cerullo, it's not nice to lie to your wife."
He looked at her.
Lou: "Who's lying, Mrs. Cerullo?"
She grinned and hugged him.
Li: "Mmmm..." When they pulled back, she turned and he wrapped one arm around her. His eyes were half closed, he watched her lift her hand to the candlelight and stare at her wedding band. She took his hand and placed them next to eachother. They both stared at the wedding bands and then looked at eachother.
He leaned over her and kissed her lips lightly.
Lou: "G'night baby.
Li: "Call me it one more time?"
He looked at her and grinned.
Lou:"I thought you didn't like being called that.."
Li: "Ssh.."She grinned. "Promise not to tell?"
Lou: "Mmmhmm..''
Li: "I love it."
He smiled and brought her close as she closed her eyes he whispered in her ear.
Lou: "Sweet dreams..Mrs. Cerullo."
The candles surrounding them shined on her face as he watched her sleep through the night....well early morning.
Chapter 165.
Frannie charged into Adela's house pushing Briana's stroller through the door.
Fr: "BREN, you ready?"
Brenda wheeled out of her bedroom holding an overnight bag.
B: (Yawn) "Think we have time for a cup of coffee?"
Fr: "What happened to you?"
B: "I was up all night, writing a song."
She raised an eyebrow.
F: "Oh? How'd it come?"
B: "I like it.." She shrugged. "I'm keeping it for myself."
Frannie smiled slightly.
Fr: "Does that mean your gonna record after all?"
Brenda looked over her shoulder.
B: "I'm not gonna stop dreaming..."
Frannie nodded.
Fr: "THeres the Brenda I know."
Brenda smiled.
B: "We should get the coffee on the road, theres so much to do when we get to P.C. Carly found a building for the company and before they sign the lease they want me to see it, plus I have to sign those contracts."
Fr: "Not to mention we have to go for the dresses for the wedding.'' She threw her the paper. "Yesterday went well."
B: "Yeah I saw it on the news." She opened the paper and saw 98 degrees with, Lois, Carly, Lisa, Louie and Jason dancing and singing at Lucky Sevens. "Holy shit..look at this."
Fr: "I did. Looks like they celebrated."
Brenda smiled.
B: "I'm glad they're getting along."
Fr: "Well come on babe, let's hit the road."
Brenda read the caption under the picture. "98 Degrees Celebrated their new contract with their new managers, Lois Cerullo and Carly Roberts at their club."
She put the paper on the couch and looked up at Frannie.
B: "Let's go."
The candles were gutted the morning sun shined through the window as they layed peaceful. Louie was up, but his eyes were closed, his arms still around Lisa. He felt her begin to squirm and opened one eye and watched her. She stretched in his arms and slowly her eyes opened. After a moment she looked up at Louie and smiled slightly.
Li: "Morning.."
Lou: "Afternoon."
She turned in his arms and looked at him.
Li: "Whatever." She pressed her lips to his.
Lou: "Sleep good?"
Li: "Like the dead." She pulled the blanket over her. "It's freezing in here."
Lou: "Yeah, early this morning I heard Tammy yelling at Luke that the furnace broke."
She groaned and he wrapped his arms around her.
Li: "I'm starting to hate this place."
Lou: "Well we could move into the apartment."
Li: "Louie, we don't even have a mattress."
Lou: "SO let's go looking for one today..maybe we'll luck out and they'll have one in stock."
Li: "You wanna go shopping for furniture?"
Lou: "I want to move into our apartment."
She smiled.
Li: "Ok." She leaned over him and pulled open her drawer pulling out an over-sized sweater. He laughed as she pulled it over her naked body. "Hey I'm not kidding, I'm freezing."
Lou: "Poor baby." She cuddled against him.
Li: ''Yeah, my ass." She looked around the room. "The candles went out by themselves?"
He nodded, resting his eyes. "Lastnight was different for me.."
Lou: "How?" He still had his eyes closed.
Li: "I don't know." She shrugged. "I've never had romance, ya know? It's always been rough and wild." She chuckled and then it faded. "It was nice."
Lou: "Yeah..we'll have to do it every once in a while."
She grinned.
Li: "Live more through your eyes."
Lou: "What?" He opened his eyes and looked at her.
Li: "Oh you forgot..The house with the picked fence, the dog in the yard, the kids waking us up." She laughed. "I don't know so much about the house."
Louie smiled.
Lou: "You don't want a house?"
Li: "No I do..but" She laughed. "Can you picture us in Surburbia hell? Nah.." She smiled. "We need a house like the ones in Brooklyn."
He nodded, as he grinned.
Lou: "We need a stoop."
She nodded.
Li: "And well I guess we can have the dog in the yard but..I'd feel guilty leaving him there in the cold."
Lou: "So dog in the house."
Li: (Smiles) "Yeah.." They were silent, and he pressed his lips to her shoulder.
Lou: "And the kids waking us up in the morning?"
Li: "I don't know..I think we should definately have a lock on our bedroom door." She turned over, stradling him. "Wouldn't want them to walk in on something they shouldn't see..' She smiled and leaned down tasting his lips.
Lou: "So you want kids?" He said as he kissed her.
Li: "Uh huh.." She slid her tongue into his mouth, sweeping it. She pulled back and looked at him. "You?"
Lou: "House full.'' He ran his fingers down her sides and watched her smile.
Li: "WE could have it all.."
Lou: "I don't know about you...but I figure we will."
She layed her forehead against his and whispered, as she closed her eyes.
Li: "I'd like that."
Lois had a pounding headache. Her hair was hidden under a baseball cap and her eyes were shaded with her sunglasses when she walked into Kelly's. She sat down at the counter and looked Luke who was struggling to put an omelatte on a plate.
Lu: "Piece of shit..who the fuck--"He looked at Lois. "What happened to you?"
Lo: ''Well theres work and then there was this club and..I haven't slept!"
Lu: "I'd offer you coffee but I think you'd rather mud."
Lo: "Where's Tammy?"
Lu: "She left to go find a plumber to fix the heater."
Lo: "And here I thought you were storing stiffs in here."
Lu: "NO, I do that on Helena's yaught."
Lois shook her head.
Lo: "You see Carly?"
Luke snarled.
Lu: "No and I'm thankful for the few favors God gives me."
Lo: "Well what about my brother and his Wifey?"
Lu: "Nope."
Lo: "Well Jesus where is everyone! We're suppose to find bridesmaid dresses!"
Lu: "Still marrying that Jerk."
Lo: "Hey..Watch it baldy."
The door opened and Lois turned when she heard Carly singing.
Ca: "Taking stepy by step
Day by day! Brick By Brick!
Stone by Stone!" She was still in party mode.
Lo: "What's gotten into you?"
Ca: "Girl I had so much fucking fun lastnight. When we doing it again?"
Lo: "How do you have energy!"
Ca: "I had 4 cups of coffee."
Lo: "That'll do it."
Ca: "Frannie and Brenda are on their way."
Lo:"Good we'll swing by that building then pay Alexis a visit."
Lu: "My Alexis?"
The girls turned to him.
Lu: "Sorry...Eggs?"
Lo: "I've made a list of dress stores we could look for the gowns."
Ca: "I am not wearing anything with ruffles."
Lo: "Gee and I was thinking this BIg HOOP skirt and everything.."
Carly rolled her eyes and then motioned to the stairs.
Lou: "Morning.."
Lu: "IT's 1 in the afternoon buddy."
Louie shrugged and kissed his sister and then his friend.
Lou: "What's up ladies..Luke a coffee."
Lo: "Am I the only one not used to you getting laid?"
Louie pulled her hair.
Lou: "We're not to old for me to put gum in your hair."
Ca: "Where's Lisa?"
Lou: "Taking a shower..Luke I'd run when she comes down she's about to murder you. There's no hot water either."
Lu: "What the fuck do you want me to do? Boil some..."
Ca: "Whatcha doing today?"
Lou: "We're gonna go look for furniture."
Lo: "Hi! HELLO! SHE NEEDS to come with us for the dresses!"
Ca: "Well why dont' she just meet us there, We're gonna be with Brenda anyway."
Lou: "Thanks Carls.."
Lois studied him.
Lo: "Your different.."
Louis sipped the coffee and looked at his sister.
Lou: "Different?"
Lo: "I know you like a book, theres something different and it's not that your happy..it's something else."
Louie raised an eyebrow and looked at Carly.
Lou: "I think she's flipping out."
Ca: "Oh I agree."
Lo: "Joke all you want.." She turned. "So does Lisa know you love her?"
Carly's eyes widened and she looked at Louie.
Lou: "Lois--"
She looked at him and grinned.
Lo: "Oh I dare you to deny it."
He shook his head and sighed.
Lou:"Why couldn't I be an only child."
She smiled.
Lo: "You should tell her."
Lou:"You should mind your business."
Lo: "Oh go blow it out ya ass!"
Ca: "LISA! Hey!"
Lois turned and Louie looked at her.
Li: "Why do I feel Like I'm interupting something?"
Lou: "Your not.''
Lo: "Actually."
Lou: "HAIR..GUM IN THE HAIR!"
Lo: "How bout them Yankees?"
Jason walked down the docks and saw Benny.
Ja: "Sorry I'm late."
Be: "No problem...I heard from Carlos."
Ja; "How's Sonny.'
Be: "Sonny's taking matters into his own hands."
Ja: "What?"
Be: "Renaldo told him Juan is the one fucking with the money. Now theirs a problem. Juan's married to Renaldo's Best friend, Connie. Sonny has to take out Juan but before he does he has to get Connie away from him."
Jason shook his head.
Ja: "What the fuck does he care about the girl for?"
Be: "Renaldo does."
Ja: "The longer this prolongs...the longer Sonny won't come home."
Be: "Then maybe you should take Juan out."
Jason looked at him. Meanwhile on the stairs, A.J. listened with a grin spread across his face.
Sonny was bathing in the son. He had Armani shades on and a no shirt. Renaldo hiked through the sand and sat next to him.
Re: "Like you need a tan?"
Sonny dimpled.
S: "I'd figure I'd work on it for when I go home."
Re: "I thought you weren't going home until you finished off Juan."
S:"I'm not."
Re; "Sonny I'm begging you--"
S: "I already told you we'll play by your rules...Jesus can't a man tan in peace."
Re: "Sorry..."
S: "Listen, I didn't only come here to take care of Juan.."
Re: "I knew that..you could've sent anyone of your men..is there where you tell me why your really here?"
Sonny laughed.
S: "Your a nosey bastard aren't ya?"
Re: "So?"
S: "I had to get away.."
Re: "From Brenda?"
Sonny nodded.
S: "From her and from me." He paused. "Brenda's accident took it's toll on us. WE didn't just lose a baby we lost a piece of eachother."
Re: "You love her though."
S: "With everything in me...that won't change."
Re: "So when you go home, you'll go back to her?"
Sonny sighed and shrugged his shoulders.
S: "I can't...I can't go back to her and no it's a dead end. I want her to marry me and she won't because of her accident..because she can't walk and she thinks she won't be enough. I can't just watch her fall apart withouth even trying to lift herself. I guess we can be friends...''
He looked at the water.
Re: "But that isn't what you want."
S: "No it's not..I never wanted a family...I never wanted to be a husband or a father, to take on that responsibility...so tell me why now I stay awake at night and dream of that, dream of all that with her."
Re: "You know I wouldn't give up on her just yet.."
Sonny looked at him.
S: "Why do you say that?"
Re: "Everyone has their own pace...if she feels the same, wants the same things. It's just a matter of time before she figures that out and works for that."
Sonny looked away and they were silent.
S: "While we wait around and figure a way to get Connie away from Juan...think we can find me some talent?"
Re: "Talent.."
S: "Yeah you know, good looking lating guy who can sing and drive the people in the states crazy..."
Renaldo laughed.
Re: "Talent scout now?"
S: "You think you can help me or not?"
Renaldo nodded.
Re: "We'll let Connie take as bar hopping.."
Johnny had walked into the Diner and joined the girls and Louie.
Jo: "How was lastnight?"
Lo: "Amazing.."
Ca: "You know Brenda was right..there not so bad."
Lou: "We just didn't like Nick because he went and proposed to Brenda."
Li: "Wait Brenda was gonna marry Nick..the singer NICK!"
Lo: "Yeah..and then she came to her senses."
Ca: "Now if Sonny would just come to his."
Lou: "Actually I agree with him."
Li: "You do?"
Lou: "Yeah, I can understand why he left..and I'm glad he did, because he pushed Brenda to get back on the right track."
Jo: "It's been weird in the hallways without them."
Lou: "You still are guarding the penthouse.."
Jo: "Yeah."
Lo: "Johnny theres no one there to guard."
Jo: "What the fuck else am I suppose to do."
Louie shook his head.
Li: "How's the company coming along?"
Lo: "Good..we just need Bren's ok on the building and then we need to start renovating and purchasing equipment. We need 98 Degrees album ASAP."
Ca: "The bummer is the recording studio will be complete before we actually find a team of song writers. Brenda is gonna try to get Diane Warren and Some other guy she worked with for her first album."
Sara walked into Kelly's with a folder. She took a seat and then looked up and saw Louie, Lisa, Johnny, Carly and Lois. She felt her body tense and her anger rise.
Sa: "UH EXCUSE Me...what does someone have to do to get some service around here?"
Lisa turned and looked at her, she rolled her eyes.
Li: "Great.."
Louie leaned over her shoulder.
Lou: "Ignore her."
Sara left her folder on the table and walked over to the huddle.
Sa: "Think you can step aside, and let them serve PAYING customers?"
Li: "Do you ever lose the attitude?"
Sa: "I don't remeber talking to you."
Li: "Oh please go fuck yourself!"
Ca: "If she could she probably would."
Louie sighed.
Sa: "Oh what's this Lisa The Tramps Fan club?"
Li: "I'm the tramp yet your the one flirting with my husband."
Lou: "Jesus Christ it never ends!"
Sa: "Honey you can have him...he's not that great."
Li: "Your right he's better."
Johnny slipped away and walked to the table she had dropped her folder on. He looked up at made sure they were still fighting.
Lo: "HELLO I HAVE A HEADACHE!"
Sa: "Oh another one who thinks the world revolves around her."
Lo: "I know you weren't talking to me."
Johnny opened the folder and pulled out a few of her songs. Neatly he folded them and slid them in his pocket. He made his way back to the group and grabbed Sara's arm.
Sa: "AND You get your hands off of me!"
Jo: "Lois I think I might be able to help you...I'll give you a call later.."
Lo: "Whatever."
Li: "Help us all and get her out of here."
Sa: "who the fuck do you think--"
He covered her mouth with her hand and pulled her out of the diner letting her grab her folder. Once they were outside she turned and slapped him.
Sa: "Don't you ever put your hands on me again!"
Johnny just looked at her amused.
Jo: "Why didn't I notice the way your nose twitches when your mad before? It's cute."
Sara looked at him sickened.
Lisa ran her fingers through her hair and closed her eyes.
Li: "I hate her!"
Louie rubbed her shoulders.
Lou; "Forget about her.." He looked at his sister. "We're gonna get out of here."
Lo: "Well Meet us here at 4 so we can go for the dresses."
Li: "Ok."
Lou: "We'll see yous later."
He took Lisa's hand and helped her with her coat, throwing his jacket on himself. Lois and Carly watched them walk out of the diner.
C: "Wow..I never thought I'd see Louie like this."
Lo: "You?" She sipped her coffee. "Ugh Luke...this shit is horrible!"
Lu: "What's this look like Starbucks?"
The door opened and A.J. Quartermaine walked in with a smug smile on his face. He saw his target and headed towards the counter.
A.J: "Well well..if it isn't my cousin to be!"
Lois rolled her eyes.
Lo: "Town Drunks get around don't they?"
A.J: "You'd Be surprised..Carly.." He smiled.
Ca: "Do me a favor and don't talk to me."
A.J. laughed and sat next to her.
Lu: "What can I get ya?"
A.J." Shrimp salad."
Lu: "This is ain't maine, now we got Chicken fingers or Chilli which is it."
Aj: "Chilli."
Lois looked at Carly and shook her head.
Ca: "I wish they'd get here already."
Lo: "I'll be right back.."
She headed towards the bathroom and Carly groaned when A.J. started talking to her.
AJ: "Well Carly babes It's time for you to prove your devotion and love."
Ca: "Excuse me?"
Luke slammed the bowl of Chili infront of A.J. Carly turned to him and watched him pour some Vodka into the bowl.
A.J: "See I've got some information that will put your boyfriend and your ex in jail for good."
Ca: "Your drunk."
A.J.: "Actually not yet..aren't you the least bit interested?"
Ca: "I'm listening."
A.J: "Sonny's off In Puerto Rico about to kill someone and if he don't do it quick my dear brother's going to. I've got the name of the man and everything and once he turns up dead I'll go to the Police and tell them exactly who did it."
Ca: "You wouldn't dare." She laughed. "Let's put it this way A.J. you won't walk out of the police station alive even If I get the chair..you understand.."
Aj: "No Carly understand perfectly...you on the other hand don't. You think I'm bluffing...I've been waiting all my life to do this and nothing is gonna stop me for bringing My brother down."
Ca: "You wanna bet?"
AJ: "Don't waste your money your gonna need it for the lawyer..." He took a spoonful of chili into his mouth and chewed. Once he swallowed he began again. "However, theres another way I'm willing to work it."
Ca: "I don't take threats seriously especially when they come from a bums lips."
AJ leaned forward.
AJ: "You know damn straight that my family can bribe any judge and that I will go to Taggert and tell him Sonny Corinthos and Jason Morgan are conspiring a murder, and then once the trigger is pulled your two loves will be locked up and you can't help them. Not when I have all the power..So tell me you think they'll last in jail?"
Carly just stared at him.
Ca: "What is it you want A.J?"
AJ: "Like I said it's all about bringing Jason down...now we can do it the hard way or the easy way."
Ca: "If you think I'm gonna help you bring the man I love down you are nuts."
AJ: "He can be facing life or death..you can change that...and I'll still get the satisfaction."
Ca: "Oh how's that."
AJ: "So you opt for the easy way?"
Ca: "What is it?"
AJ: "You leave Jason and marry me."
Carly laughed.
Ca; "Your not drunk your deranged!"
AJ: "You have until Ned and Lois' wedding to tell me which plan I move into play."
Ca: "Why the wedding?"
AJ: "By then the murder will be done and I'll just conspiracy to murder one." AJ grinned. "God help Jason if you tell him...or Sonny for that matter." He saw Lois approaching. "Remember the wedding."
Lo: "Did I miss much--"
B: "No but I think I did.."
Lois turned and smiled.
Lo: "It's about time your ass got here." She walked over to her and leaned down giving her a hug.
B: "Lo, I think Frannie needs a hand with Bri.."
Lo: "Ok..Carls?"
Carly looked away from A.J and at Brenda, forcing a smile.
Ca; "Hey Girl."
Lo: "I'll be back."
Brenda smiled.
B: "Hey yourself.." She looked at her. "Are you ok?"
Carly smiled and just nodded.
Ca: "Fine."