GH2005.12: Family
Lucky looks into Nikolas' cold eyes and sighs."Fancy meeting you here."
Nikolas glares at Lucky as he takes in the situation."Funny, I recall you wearing those clothes yesterday."
Lucky turns and walks toward the elevator as Nikolas follows him."I didn't
realize you paid that close attention to my wardrobe. I'll recommend my
tailor."
Nikolas joins him in the elevator and pushes the correct button."Don't give
me attitude; Lucky, you have some explaining to do. I want some answers . .
. now."
Lucky sighs in exasperation."Answers to what, Nikolas? Damn, it is too early
for this."
Nikolas pushes the stop button on the elevator and Lucky reaches to unpush
it but is blocked by Nikolas."We're going to talk about this."
Lucky glares at him and fights the instinct to slug him."Push the damn
button, Nikolas. I'm not in the mood for games today."
Nikolas takes a step toward Lucky and meets his gaze."Sleeping with my wife
is not a game. "
Lucky starts to laughs and Nikolas grabs his shirt."Easy, Nikolas. Don't
start something you ain't man enough to finish. Do you ever listen to
yourself? I remember your divorce as well as your wedding; she ain't your
wife anymore. That's the problem, you and your need to control everyone
around you."
Nikolas tightens his fist and fights to maintain control."You know I love
her. How the hell could you?"
Lucky leans up against the elevator wall."How could you arrange for her to
walk in on that fiasco in the hotel room? You got a strange way of showing
your love, man. It's twisted. You remind me of Stefan so much, man. That
ain't a compliment either."
Nikolas turns and slams his fist into the wall."Damn you, Lucky. I try to
understand you, but I'm not getting this. You slept with my wife. Current or
not that is a betrayal."
Lucky looks at him angrily."And taking Emily to bed wasn't one? You sure as
hell didn't think of me when you took her."
Nikolas looks at his brother."Is that what this is all about? God Lucky,
that was years ago. You mean to tell me you took advantage of Gina to pay me
back for sleeping with Emily?"
Lucky glares at him again."Damn it, Nikky! When are you going to learn
everything isn't about you? I made love to Gina because I care about her.
Because she wanted to sleep with me. Probably to escape the hell you and
A.J. have been putting her through. I don't know why the hell I'm telling
you any of this. It's none of your business. You blew it with Gina and
that's what this is about. Your stupid ego and the fact you can't accept
that she's gone. I don't get you and your obsession for her."
Lucky hits a cord and Nikolas punches him in the face."Watch your mouth! I'm
not obsessed over her, it's love, Lucky. You and your bachelor mentality may
not understand that."
Lucky lunges at Nikolas and his elbow hits the emergency stop button and the
elevator resumes. It opens on the lobby floor with the men still glaring at
each other. They exit the elevator and head to the parking lot. Once there
they face each other again.
Lucky lights a cigar."I wasn't trying to betray you and your love for Gina,
man. "
Nikolas nods and leans on his limo."I feel like we're teenagers again. Same
stupid fights."
Lucky laughs."You got off easy this time. I could have wiped the floor with
you."
Nikolas shrugs."Maybe, hell who knows anymore. I was coming to find you
anyway. I just wasn't planning on it being in Gina's room."
Lucky nods."I wasn't exactly planning on you finding me there either. I
don't do apologies Nikolas."
Nikolas nods."You don't think you've done anything wrong. Of course not,
Spencers are never wrong."
Lucky sighs"You were looking for me; why?"
Nikolas:"I need you to escort Robin Scorpio to Venezuela. She has personal
business there and I need you to check into some sabotage taking place in
the Cassadine Oil fields." Nikolas smiles to himself as he realizes he's
caught his brother's attention. He continues."I'll need you to keep an eye
on Robin. She insists on going to her meeting alone, and since I need you
there anyway you can handle both. It's going to be dangerous so don't get
your ass killed or anything. "
Lucky nods."Convenient time for you to decide to get me out of town." Lucky
notices the look of curiosity pass over his brother's face."I'm not an
idiot, Nikolas. You want me away from Gina. What better way than to throw me
a troubleshooting case."
Nikolas feigns ignorance."I told you I was looking for you when I found you
at Gina's. I see the paranoia lives on in another generation. If you don't
want to do it, I will find someone who does."
Lucky rolls his eyes."You can be so freaking obnoxious sometimes. I think it
would be best for all parties if I took a siesta away from here. I'll keep
an eye on Robin and take care of the problem at the oil field. Any idea who
is responsible?"
Nikolas shakes his head."Could be anyone. Locals even. I'm sure you will
take care of everything. Can you leave tomorrow?"
Lucky shrugs his shoulders."If Robin is ready, I am."
Nikolas turns toward his limo."One more thing Lucky, sleep with Gina again
and I'll kill you. Have a nice trip."
Lucky puffs on his cigar."Bite me, Nikolas."
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Lucy straightens her skirt again and takes a deep breath. She knocks on the
door and hears a young girl call out"Who's there?"
Lucy:"Lucy Coe."
The door opens and Lucy smiles at the pretty teenager standing before her.
She has long brown hair and Dominique's eyes. She smiles."Hiya Lucy. I'm
Serena. Daddy told me to let you in. He had to run out on business for a
moment. He'll be right back though. Can I get you something to drink?"
Lucy shakes her head and hangs up her coat."Serena, I've waited so long to
meet you."
Serena takes a seat on the couch and crosses her legs indian style."You're
not my biological mom, but you carried me to term, so what does that make
you to me? Daddy never really could answer that for me."
Lucy smiles, joining her on the couch."I'm not really sure, honey. I know
I've really wanted to watch you grow up and now that I see you; I could ring
your father's neck. Oh I'm sorry, I didn't mean that. What I meant was I
wish your father had kept in better touch rather than just a couple of
pictures and a few postcards. You have really pretty hair, have you tried
our Jax for teens hair care system? Wait! You could be the new face of Jax
for teens. (She takes her face in her hands.) Dom would be so proud, you
truly are so beautiful. You know, she was a model of Deception many, many
moons ago. Back when your father and she couldn't get along, but that was
ancient history. So, do you have a boyfriend? "
Serena stares at Lucy for a moment and then busts out laughing."Daddy said
you were one of a kind. He wasn't kidding. I couldn't follow half of that.
I'm no model though. I like softball. Actually, Daddy is going to coach a
team this year when I begin to play. How do you get your eye shadow to look
so natural but not so natural?"
Lucy smiles pulling her cosmetics bag from her purse."I'll teach you." She
begins to help her with the makeup as they continue to chat."Does your Dad
let you wear make up yet?"
Serena:"Yes, he groans about it, but he lets me. Were you and my Daddy in love?"
Lucy is taken back for a moment."I've always loved Scott. "
Serena smiles."Daddy says the same thing. That's not answering my question
though. I love people, but that's not the same as being in love with
someone. Were you ever in love with Daddy?"
Lucy:"You're quite blunt."
Serena looks at her apologetically."I'm sorry. I do that sometimes. I keep
forgetting it makes people uncomfortable. You don't have to answer. I mean,
it was years ago. I just starting reading these new books and they're all
about these lovers who were separated for years, but fate brought them back
together. (She grins sheepishly) Daddy thinks I try to romanticize everyday
life into the stories I read."
"You do" Scott enters the room carrying boxes of takeout."I brought food.
Felicia made sure we were stocked up." He hands Serena a box, then one to Lucy.
Lucy:"I'm not really hungry."
Scotty smiles."Surely you aren't so mad at me that you would refuse these
wonderful, juicy, savory burgers I brought for you?"
Lucy fights to stay aggravated but begins to smile."Fine. But I'm still angry."
Scotty laughs."No, you aren't. You can't stay mad at me. It would be like
staying mad at yourself."
Serena smiles."You two are silly."
Scott takes a close look at his daughter's face."Why do you look sixteen? Is
there a reason my thirteen year old looks like a sixteen year old?"
Lucy looks embarrassed."She said you let her wear makeup."
Scott:"I do, but it never looked so professional."
Serena:"That's because I never had anyone to teach me how before. Lucy has
been helping me."
Lucy smiles at Serena."What are you doing today?"
Serena shakes her head."Nothing."
Lucy turns to Scott."Can I take her shopping? "
Scott looks at their pleading eyes."Fine, I can take a hint when I'm not
wanted. I need to meet with Alexis Hardy anyway. (He pulls out his wallet)
Lucy:"No, my treat. I have lots of Christmas' and birthday's to make up for."
Scott:"Luce, just being around; that's enough."
Serena nods."You have no idea how long I wanted to meet you."
Lucy smiles."Me too, honey. Scotty, I said my treat. Why are you meeting
with Alexis?"
Scott:"I'm going to be taking over a few cases for her."
Lucy:"Practicing Law again?"
Scott nods."My first love. So, how about I meet you both for dinner? My treat."
Lucy hesitates."Doc and I . . . "
Scott smiles."Invite him along. Come on Luce, dinner. Everyone has to eat."
Serena looks up at her."Please Lucy. "
Lucy grins."I know when I'm outnumbered. Fine, I'll call Doc and cancel the
rest of my appointments. Let's see we have six hours and lots of malls to
cover. Plus I want to take you to this great hairdresser."
Scott stands up."Pepe, I have to find Pepe. Excuse me."
Serena laughs."Who is this Pepe guy? Dad talks about him like he's a god or
something."
Lucy groans."Don't ask. Now eat up, we have lots of things to do today."