Denver International Airport - The next morning

Zach was just climbing up the stairs of his private jet when he noticed another limousine pulling up next to his jet on the airstrip. Zach recognized the car immediately. He watched the chauffeur get out and open one of the back doors.

"Alexis?" Zach asked somewhat stunned and still angry at her as she approached him.

"I decided to come with you, Zach." She said self-confidently.

"Ah, and to what do I owe this pleasure?" He asked with a sarcastic tone of voice.

"I think it would do me some good to spend a little time away." She explained.

He wanted to be mad at her, but the imagination of Alexis joining him on his trip to South America was too promisingly. "Are you sure about this?"

"I've spent four hours with picking out the right wardrobe and jewelry, believe me I'm positive."

He stared at her without saying anything, what made her feel uncomfortable. "I'm sorry, Zach. It was wrong to punish you for someone else's mistake." She apologized.

"It's going to take a hell of a lot more than that, Alexis." He said calmly but determinately.

"I'm aware of that." She replied, getting the hint.

"Well, what are we waiting for? " He said finally. "Would you bring Mrs. Colby's luggage on board, Carlos." He instructed his staff before turning to Alexis, who was standing right in front of him now. "No arguments and no ex-husbands, I would like to enjoy this trip!" He said firmly.

"Well, no more than I would." She replied with a flirtatious smile.


The Stratford hotel- Rome, Italy - Two days later

Jeff and Amanda were having lunch waiting for Dex to join them.

"I'm really worried about him, Jeff. Did you see the way he acted last night?"

"I know, I really believe that he love's Sable. And this waiting doesn't helps, I thought he'll see her by now" Jeff said.

"I hope he'll see her today - and that we'll find Monica." Amanda spoke.

"Well that is another problem. I checked the airport, and she wasn't listed, she must be traveling under an assumed name."

"Maybe Miles knows something?"

"Maybe." Jeff didn't seem interested.

"Are you thinking about Fallon again?"

"I just hate it when we leave each other, fighting."

"It will be all right. I'm sure Fallon will come to her senses" She took Jeff's hand. "She's just upset that I'm here."

"I'm glad you are." They looked in each other's eyes, neither one noticing the world around them.

"I'm glad you asked me." Amanda said. "I'm glad we can be friends."

"Yes friends." Jeff spoke, neither one really voicing the attraction they felt. Finally Jeff pulled his hand away. "I think I will go and check on Dex, and see what's keeping him."

"Okay." Amanda said relieved she thought to herself. That is your sisters husband you fool. "I'll see you later."

"Bye," Jeff said, as he walked away. Get a hold of yourself man, that's Fallon's sister was all he could think as he walked away.


Back in Denver - Delta Rho, morning time

Sammy Jo walked into her living room dropped her bag stunted. The living room was filled with roses: white, yellow and red. She smiled.

Slowly an arm holding a red rose was in front of her.

"For a beautiful lady…"

"Oh Jim it's beautiful! Thank you!" She turned to look at him.



Jim pulled her close for a hug. "I'm glad, I'm sorry for the way I behaved before you left. I..."

"It's okay, I'm just glad to be home with you…" Sammy Jo put her finger on his month as she pulled away.

Jim smiled and softly bent down and kissed her mouth. The kiss turn passionate as Jim came out for air said, "Oh Sammy Jo, I missed you so much!"

"I missed you too." She was exhausted but Jim was here with her not with Steven so she'd use it to her advantage.

"So how was NY?" Jim asked regretting it the minute it came out.



"Great, Danny seems happy but I don't want to talk about it. We have better things to do." Sammy Jo took her summer dress off. She was completely naked underneath. Jim pulled her close and kissed her tenderly.


La Mirage Hotel- Fallon's Office - Few hours later

Steven entered the management offices of La Mirage; the place was a mess. Steven hair was still wet from the shower he took when he got home. He arrived about a few hours ago and called Fallon he needed to talk to her. It's been so long since the two of them sat down and talked. She told him she'd be at La Mirage and invited him over. One of the workers pointed him to Fallon.

"Thanks, Fallon, hi!" Steven headed to her and hugged her.

"Hi, come on, I've got a table reserved for us." She hugged him back. Fallon showed Steven around, telling him about the renovations she was planning.



"Sounds great, sis, I'm really proud of you!" Steven said admirably.

"Thanks, actually, I wanted Sammy Jo advice on designs. It has been a while since we worked on something together." Except for the occasional fundraiser or charity, Fallon thought. When Steven moved back in with Sammy Jo, Fallon and her reestablished their friendship and were always looking for a reason to work together.

"I'm sure that she'd love to help, now that Danny is gone, she'll have more time." Not to mention she won't have to deal with me either, Steven thought to himself.

Steven sat down as Fallon ordered for them.

"So how was NY? Danny settles in okay?" Fallon asked worried Steven's last statement silenced him.

"Danny settled in wonderfully. We saw an exhibition game just the two of us, it was great." Steven smiled.

"And NY?" Fallon asked curiously.

"NY was great, SJ and I had a long awaited vacation." Steven was not planning to say more, SJ and he agreed to keep to themselves what happened. Steven's smiled slowly vanished.

"And now what?"

"Aren't we being straight forward?" Steven laughed; Fallon was always so blunt.

"Sammy Jo and I have decided to be just friends. Right now we are going to keep our distance from each other, we need time to finally let each go." Steven agonized.

"I'm sorry, I know how much you two care about each other." Fallon squeezed Steven's hand.

"Yeah well, it's the right decision. Now what's been happening here? What have I missed?" Steven changed the subject.

Fallon updated him on what happen while he was gone. Slowly their meal laid in front of them and suddenly Steven realized dessert has arrived.

"She's after him, she wants him all for herself. I'm sure of it." Fallon stated angrily.

"Oh Fallon you're overreacting. Don't you trust your husband?" Steven shook his head.

"It's that English brat I don't trust." Fallon answered.

"So why don't you surprise Jeff in Rome?" Steven suggested.

"I can't right now." Fallon stated.

"Fallon, you two need some time alone. Why don't you two take a vacation together." Steven advised.

"Like you and Sammy Jo?" Fallon asked.

"Yes, Sammy Jo and I discussed so many things we've avoided for too long. You and Jeff should do the same, maybe a project?" Steven loved his sister and wanted her to be happy.

"I don't know. What about you?" Fallon had to think about Steven's idea. B
"I have a company to run and maybe find someone…" Steven smiled as he thought of Jim.

"Anyone in mind?" Fallon asked.

Steven just smiled.


The Carrington Mansion - Krystina's room

Krystina took more clothes from her closet and threw them into the bag on the bed. She was very upset. Blake denied he sent those men to hurt Kyle, but she didn't believe him. She knew how much he wants to get rid of Kyle and was convinced he was behind this attack against the man she loves.

But Krystina wasn't the only one with bad mood. LB came back from a ride, depressed as well. He was in the way to his room when he saw Krystina's door half opened and decided to check what is going on with her.

"Krys?"

"Hi, LB"

"Going somewhere?"

"Yep, far from this place" she responded, still putting clothes in her bag.

"Oh, don't tell me you are going to this guy again"

"He's name is Kyle - and he is wonderful guy"

"Krys, come on - " LB started but she cut his words.

"Don't you start too LB. I love this guy and I'm going to stay with him"

"What about grandpa? He knows you moving?"

"I don't know - and frankly? I don't care" she closed the bag.

"You really love this guy, hmm?"

"Yes I am, LB. And if you'll love someone you need to stick with him" she said, took her bag and was about to leave.



"Be careful, Krys" LB said to her.

"I'll be in touch" she replied, took her bag and went out. LB remained in the room, thinking about Ashley.

Krystina stepped down the stairs when Blake and Krystle entered the house.

"Where you going, Krystina?" Krystle was the first to see the bag her daughter hold.

"I'm moving in with Kyle"

"Or no, you not!" Blake announced.

"Watch me!" the girl replied coldly.

"Krystina! We need to talk about that" Krystle tried but the girl was too stubborn.

"There is nothing to talk about, I love Kyle and I'm going to live with him. That's all!" she said but Blake didn't give up. He grabbed her by hand and stopped her from going out.

"You are not going anywhere young lady, we are going to sit here and talk about that!"

"Blake, please - " Krystle asked him.

"Let me go!" Krystina pulled back her arm and bag, opened the door and stormed out.

"Krystina!" Blake called after her again without any luck. The girl ignored him but the old man didn't give up yet. He stormed out after the girl, determined to bring her back home.

"Blake, Blake!" Krystle went out after him. Krystina at the meantime entered to the taxi that was waiting for her, ignoring her parents.

"Krystina, come back here, Krystina!" Blake tried to reach her but suddenly stopped. His head start to spin and he almost collapsed.

"Blake!" Krystle catch him, preventing him from falling down.

"I'm all right, I'm all right" he whispered, watching the taxi that drove away, with his youngest girl inside.


Later, at Delta Rho

Sammy Jo walked from the main house to the stables; she was in her riding gear. She just bought new follies and wanted to ride them. She was glad to be home.

"Sammy Jo, wait up!" Krystina came running also dressed in riding gear.

"Krys, How are you? " Sammy Jo hugged Kristina.

"Don't ask!" Kristina moped.

"Okay, there are new horses we just got, would you like to join me for a ride?" Sammy Jo suggested.

"Really can I?" Krystina was relieved she wasn't in the mood for another lecture about Kyle.

"Sure!" They mounted their horses, striding slowly. They rode in silence until they arrived on a hilltop twenty minutes later.

"It's so beautiful here, so tranquil." Krystina signed.

"Yes, I always love coming here to think." Sammy Jo agreed.

"Get away from everything…"

"Oh Sammy Jo what am I going to do?" Kristina asked. Sammy Jo didn't answer; she let Krystina tell her side. Krystle had already updated her on the situation.

"I really love him, Kyle he's everything I've dreamed of but Daddy is tearing us apart."

"Oh Krys, your dad is just being a little over protective, he's worried about his little girl, his baby."

"But…"

"But your not a little girl anymore, I know but you will always be Daddy's little girl."

"Kyle loves me and he's willing to change he already left the consortium but Dad won't accept it."

"Give your father time if this is real and Kyle loves you in time your father will accept him…"

"I don't think so…"

"Trust me your father and mother love you and want you to be happy. Do you know how lucky you are…? "

"Oh please!"

"Krys, I know how difficult it is to be in love especially the first time and have everyone tell you that you're in love with the wrong guy. Trust me I have a lot of experience in that field… Promise me something."

"Anything…"

"What ever happens follow your heart? Don't do things because of the wrong reasons like annoying your father. Do it because you love him and he loves you."

Sammy Jo knew that part of the reason she agreed to Steven's plan to move back in was to annoy Alexis.

"Okay!"

"First love is special, cherish it!"

"Thanks, so what was your first love like?"

"I'm still wondering if I'll ever get over him…"

"Huh?" Krystina was puzzled.

"Steven was my first true love…"



"Oh! So he's moved out, it's over?"

"Yes, maybe we can finally be friends!" Sammy Jo smiled

"I'm sorry"

"It's okay, It's time we went on with our lives." Sammy Jo dismounted her horse.

"Great horses!" Krystina said as Tony took away their horses.

"Yes! Krys, if you need a place to stay or run away to, you're always welcome here."

"I know and thanks!' Krystina was glad she came, she promised Danny she'd check on Sammy Jo.

The Carrington Mansion - LB's room

Listening to some music, LB lied on the bed, still depressed. He thought about Ashley and what happened since he met her for the first time at the bus station. Things could be so different if she hadn't meet Danny. Why everything has to be so complicate? He asked him self and took Ashley's photo out of the drawer. He found the photo on her desk at Jim's after she left two three days ago. He looked on her. He wanted so much to be with her right now, to hug and kiss her, to tell her how much he loves her.

"I wonder where are you right now, Ash, and what you are doing" he talked to himself.

"I'm right here" he suddenly heard a familiar voice and tuned to doorway, couldn't believe to what he saw…




Memorial Springs Cemetery

Adam sat down on a bench looking directly across form the final resting place of his beloved Kirby. He was tired of sitting in his room, waiting for answers form the police. After promising Krystle that he wouldn't do anything foolish He decided to come here to think.

"Oh Kirby, I miss you so much." He said looking up at the sky. "I've done so many things I'm ashamed of, but the one thing I did right was marry you."

He rubbed his aching forehead. "I wish you were here right now. You always knew what to do." He took a red rose, and walked over to the tombstone that bore Kirby's name.

As he dropped the rose on the ground, and turned to leave, Adam got totally stunned. "Oh my god, you here!"




The clinic- Rome, Italy

After Peter Richards bribed the guards, he slowly walked Dex Dexter down the hall of the Small Clinic outside of Rome.

"That's her room. I'll wait out here."

Dex slowly opened the door, and walked inside. He could see a body lying on the bed; he turned on the lights, and walked closer, "Sable, I've finally found you." He walked closer. "I know we can work things out if you will give me a chance. I can make you so happy."

Dex stood in shock as the woman lying in the bed, turned over revealing a horribly burned face.

"Dear God!" was all Dex could say…


The Carrington Mansion

Blake was sitting at the living room with Krystle, drinking glass of water, when Fallon entered the room. She heard from Krystle her father doesn't feel so good and was hurried to come home from La Mirage.

"Daddy? How are you?" she was worried.

"I'm fine, just a little dizzy, that's all" he clam her.

"Where is Krystina?" Fallon asked.

"I guess she went to Kyle" Krystle told her.

"We have to stop him, Fallon. Before it will be too late," Blake told his daughter.

"Everything will be fine, daddy. You lay back down and rest, you still weak"

"Oh, I'm fine"

"No, Blake. You have to rest. You are not a kid anymore" Krystle said when Gerald entered the room.

"Mr. Carrington? Police Chief Monroe is here to see you"

"He is?" Blake was surprised.

"I'll check what he wants Mr. Carrington doesn't fell so good right now" Krystle said but Blake was stubborn.

"I'm feeling okay, let him in, Gerald" Blake ordered and one minute later the police chief showed up at the living room.

"Mr. Carrington" he began. "I'm sorry to interrupt, it just that I wanted to say that to you personally"

"Say what? You discovered who is behind the consortium?" Fallon asked.

"Unfortunately no, we've hit a dead end." he announced.

"You what!" Blake jumped from his seat.

"Blake, please clam down" Krystle asked him.

"Dead end? What is that suppose to mean?" Fallon was upset as well.

"I'm really sorry, but the consortium doesn't seem to exist any more" he added.

"What do you mean does not exist? Those people are trying to destroy my family! They killed my daughter in-law and tried to kill me!" Blake was very upset now.

"We aware to that, but the people who tried to kill you are dead now. Jeremy Van Dorn and this Woo person are both dead. There is nobody left to head this company now."

"What about Caress Morel and Kyle Roberts?" Krystle asked.



"We don't have anything on them. We checked anywhere. There is no evidence that connect them to the consortium. I'm really sorry - but the case is close" he said to Blake who looked at his wife and daughter, shocked…


Lindsay's suite hotel

While Blake and Krystle heard from the police that they are intend to close the case against the consortium, Lindsay Blaisdel sat at her suite, light a fire and began burning business documents that was connected to the consortium

"No more Jeremy, No more Woo, and no more Consortiums" she said to herself and smiled while the documents burned and we FADE OUT….



END EPISODE 17


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