-And Ari? Be sure to come back alone, oor else Nikolas gets it! Said Lucky"
Helena saw Nikolas sigh of relief, and the woman thought that now she had something to hold over his head. Jeremy arrived in the living room, and slowly moved towards Lucky. He knew he had to be careful. He stood next to his dad, while Lucky looked at him with a big smile. The three men slowly walked backwards, towards the door. Lucky was still pointing the gun at Helena.
"-Jeremy, take Nikolas down on the docks and wait for me there. Make sure he doesn't go anywhere.
-Ok dad, the boy says, taking Nikolas byy the arm.
-Helena, be sure that this little trick won't be forgotten. And if I see one hair missing for my boy's head, I'll be back for you and this time, I will pull the trigger."
Lucky walked all the way to where Jeremy and Nikolas were standing. Jeremy still had his hand on Nikolas' arm. When Lucky saw his son, he ran to him, fell on his knees and took him in his arms. Jeremy was holding to his dad tightly, both his arms locked around Lucky's neck. Lucky got out of his embrace and took the boy's face in his hands.
"-Let me look at you! Lucky said. Are you OK? Did she hurt you?
-I'm OK, She didn't hurt me. But she saaid you wouldn't be coming for me though
-That witch! But you knew I was right?<
-Of course dad! So what are we doing wiith him? Asked Jeremy, pointing at Nikolas"
Lucky realized his brother was still on the docks, his hands tied behind his back and the handkerchief on his mouth. Lucky quickly got up and took the hanky out of his mouth.
"-Nikolas, I was forgetting about you! Said Lucky, while untying the knot
-No problem Lucky, I know how worried yoou were about Jeremy.
-I can't thank you enough for going alonng with this crazy plan!
-Well, I knew there was no bullets in thhe gun! I think the tears was a nice touch don't you?
-Oh yeah, I think that's what got her! II didn't know you were such a good actor! I thought for a moment you were really scared!
-Well, I'd do anything for my brother, yyou know that! The important stuff is that you got your son back.
-I owe you, big time. Thanks man, said Lucky, taking his brother in his arms"
Jeremy looked at the two brothers, in a tight embrace, and joined them, putting one arm around Lucky's waist and the other around Nikolas'. Lucky put one arm around his son, and so did Nikolas. They stayed like that for a while, until Lucky broke it, saying it was about time they go home and reassure Elizabeth.
"-It was nice meeting you Jeremy, I hope you can come and visit me soon, we'll go horse back riding.
-Sure Mr. Cassadine!
-What's with the mister? I'm your unclee!
-Ok, laughed Jeremy, Uncle Nikolas.
-Call him uncle Nikki, said Lucky, he liikes that
-Don't push it! Said Nikolas, laughing,, I might just load that gun!"
Lucky and Jeremy laughed and the men separated. Jeremy opened the door at Lucky's parents' house and he found Elizabeth walking back and forth in the living room. When she saw the boy, Liz ran and took him in her arms, lifting him from the floor. She kissed his cheek time and time again, saying how glad she was he was OK.
"-Told you I'd bring him back, said Lucky
-I knew you would, I've just been so worrried for the both of you! Said Elizabeth, still kissing Jeremy
-MOM, whined the boy, while Lucky laugheed"
Elizabeth put Jeremy's legs around her waist, and took Lucky's lips on hers, in a sweet kiss. Lucky took his wife and son in his arms, and put his head on her forehead. Jeremy's arms were around his parents' necks, and he smiled.
They saw something flashing at them, and they turned around at the same time, only to see Laura with a camera in her hands. Laura smiled and went to take the little family in her arms, kissing the two men. Lucky held his mother close, saying how much he missed her, and it was true. Being Jeremy's dad made him realized what it meant to be a parent, always worrying about your kids, kissing them goodnight, watching them just be themselves. Lucky also realized how awful he had been in the passed year, finally understanding what Laura must have been through trying to protect Nikolas from Helena, doing whatever it took to keep him safe. He apologized time and time again about it, and Laura just smiled. She asked if she could take Jeremy in her arms, and Elizabeth just gave him the boy.
"-Boy you are so big, said Laura, I don't think I can hold you like your mother. Mind if I put you down?
-No I don't, answered Jeremy
-We were so worried about you! Are you OK? Do you need anything?
-I'm fine Mrs. Spencer, thank you
-You are so polite! Said Laura, surprissed. Call me Laura. Did Helena hurt you?
-No she was quite charming really. But I knew she was bad, I didn't tell her anything she asked for
-What did she ask for Jeremy? Asked Luckky
-Where we've been, how long we've been tthere, where we were headed next. Stuff like that. Oh and she asked if I was legally your son, but I just played dumb and said "I don't know"
-Why did she want to know that? Asked LLaura
-She said it was to keep spetistic. Ansswered Jeremy
-Statistic? Asked Elizabeth
-Yeah that. So I said I was sorry, but that you didn't tell me cause you said I was dumb"
All the adults laughed before they saw the front door open with a bang. Lucky, instinctively, got in front of everyone, spreading his arms to protect them. But he laughed when he saw his dad. Boy, was he nervous!
Luke took his son in his arms, finally able to give him the welcome back he deserved. Jeremy was looking at Luke, intimidated. Lucky talked so much about his father, what he had taught him, everything they did, how much Lucky loved Luke when he was Jeremy's age. To Jeremy, Luke was like God, he knew everything and everyone. Luke finally noticed Jeremy staring at him, and he left Lucky's patting embrace. He stared back at Jeremy, and got on his heels, before opening his arms to the boy, which Jeremy ran to. The boy felt like he knew Luke, like he knew him all of his life. Luke got back up, with Jeremy in his arms, and closed his eyes.
That was silly of Luke, it was the first time he actually met the kid, but since Lucky talked to him about Jeremy a couple of days before, Luke already loved him as his own. Jeremy was a part of his family, which meant loved and protected.
"-Welcome home Cowboy, said Luke, holding Jeremy closer, his eyes full of tears."
Jeremy gasped of surprise. It wasn't welcome in our family, or just plain welcome. It was welcome home. He always been a part of the family, he was just lost. He was a true Spencer.
"-Thanks Boss, said Jeremy, smiling
-Boss? I like that! See, Luke said to Lucky, your kid is smart, he already knows who's the man!"
Everybody laughed, as Luke put Jeremy on the ground. Luke took Lucky apart, to plan their next move. Helena would be mad about her struck in the water, and they had to be ready.
Jeremy played with Lulu, while the adults were in the kitchen, talking. Laura was trying to convince Lucky and Liz not to take off again, to stay and fight here in Port Charles, near their families, friends, where they would be protected. It was time Jeremy had a real family life, school, home, be a normal kid. Laura was playing the Jeremy card, because she knew how much Lucky suffered as a kid to be always on the run.
Lucky wouldn't budge. Staying in Port Charles meant always having to keep Jeremy close, in case of another Helena attack. It meant risking Elizabeth's life. It meant having to deal with Audrey. Lucky and Liz weren't ready for that. Where would they live? How would they be able to survive? On the run, they had phony credit cards, phony Ids, money. In Port Charles they had none of that. It meant leaving school, working full time, being at war all the time. Lucky didn't want that.
"-Mom, don't worry about us, we'll be OK, we'll check in regularly, and we'll come every two months, I promise.
-I don't have a choice do I? Asked Laurra, crying
-I'm sorry mom, I gotta do this.
-Where are you going this time? Asked LLuke
-I was hoping you could tell me that dadd. Where should we go, that would take Helena a while to find us?
-Greece. Close to her. She will never think you are dumb enough to do that.
-Yeah but what if she has men on the loook out for us?
-She will. Anywhere but there. Trust mme on this one son, next stop, Greece."
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