GH2005.05 CONSEQUENCES . . .
Veronica Bowles nods to her director then turns to the camera."Good evening
Port-Charles. As most of you have heard Councilman A.J. Quartermaine was
caught in a compromising position with two of his campaign workers. Tonight
these workers are here with me to give you the inside scoop on the scandal
that has rocked Port-Charles."
Veronica turns to her guests. The girls are beautiful blonds with long
legs and tiny waists. Their faces are cute, nothing exactly striking about them.
It's clear their greatest assets are their eighteen year old killer bodies.
Veronica "Ginger, Amber-- why don't you inform our viewers exactly what
happened last night."
Ginger giggles and smiles at the camera."Hello, I'm Ginger Matthews. Um well
let's see, Councilman Quartermaine had just won reelection and wanted
to celebrate. (She giggles nervously again) Anyway we told him to meet us
at the Port-Charles Hotel. His family owns it, so we didn't have to actually
pay for the room, you know. So he came in and Amber and I danced for him. He
liked that."
Amber giggles and interrupts."Yeah, then we started knocking back some shots.
A.J. bunny can really knock em back you know. After that we decided to really
party. Oh and hello, I'm Amber Johanson."
Veronica can barely contain her glee at having the first crack at these
girls. She smiles and addresses them "Did Mr. Quartermaine pay you to sleep
with him?"
The girls start to laugh and Amber begins to chomp on her gum.
Amber "Nope, he didn't pay us. Gawd. Look at him. He's a doll and very powerful
you know. We had fun partying with him. That is till we were interrupted."
Ginger begins to shake with laughter "Wow she was really mad. Never even
said anything really. Just stood there crying, then turn around and left."
Veronica pounces. "Was this Gina Quartermaine?"
The girls nod and begin to laugh again.
Amber: "She was so ticked. I swear I thought she was going to throw something."
Ginger starts to swing her leg as she laughs "Yeah, that look on her face,
Wow A.J. bunny couldn't get his pants on fast enough. He wasn't able to
catch her though. So, he came back to the room. Asked us to leave and that's
the end of it."
Veronica: "So, Councilman Quartermaine was in bed with both of you?"
The girl's start to giggle.
Ginger "Oh yeah, he said it was something new for him to try. You know
he's going to be mayor one day. He told us; we could both be his special
assistants."
Amber "He really is a winner in more way than one you know."
Veronica reluctantly goes to commercial. After the camera's stop rolling
she smiles at the girls. "You have been most helpful."
Amber and Ginger laugh together.
Ginger "Just remember to plug our book deal."
Bensonhurst
Ned Ashton turns off the TV in disgust. Lois is rubbing his back and the
girls are all in bed.
Lois: "Honey, don't let this stress you out. I talked to Jason and he said
it's all under control."
Ned sighs and looks into his wife's blue eyes. He always feels free when
he sees those bright blues smiling at him. "Lois, this was beyond stupid.
Not only did the idiot throw away his second marriage; he has probably ruined
his political career and has hurt ELQ as well."
Lois laughs "Ruined his political career? Puh-lease..Nedly, baby, the public
goes gaga over this smut. Hell every man in Port-Charles is
toasting to A.J. bunny's conquest. Sure on the other hand, every woman in
town is shouting for him to meet Lorena Bobbit, but face it-- he will bounce
back from this. As will ELQ. I am sorry for Gina though." She stops mid sentence and feels her tummy.
Ned is concerned. "Are you okay? Is it the baby?"
Lois smiles "Yeah it's the baby. This sucker is a kicker. Honey, all I can
say for you is that you're damned lucky that you missed the Quartermaine
roving eye gene. The men in your family need to learn to keep it in there
pants. "
Ned starts to laugh as he places his hand on her stomach."Well, this little
guy will know to keep it there."
They are interrupted by Dylan. "So, you really think it's a boy this time?"
Ned shrugs and Lois laughs.
Lois: "Well, even if it's not Nedly's getting snipped. This is number five
and I ain't no baby market. Get your homework done?"
Dylan nods. "Yes, but I don't see why you guys are so concerned. I don't
go back till next week."
Ned affectionately pats him on the shoulder."Little brother, aren't you the one
who was up for thirty-six hours straight last break trying to finish your
studies?"
Dylan blushes but nods. "Point taken. The offer to check over my work still
standing?"
Ned rises."Let's take a look. I can help with the History and English, but
i'll leave the math to Lois."
Lois tries to get up, but needs Dylan to help her. "Thanks Dylan, I swear just
call me Shamu. I'll fix you boys a snack. With mom and dad on a vacation
I have to keep you two fed or there will be heck to pay."
The PORT CHARLES Grill
Nikolas has ordered and Emily is sipping her soda. Nikolas smiles at her
and takes her hand in his."You know, I'm really glad you agreed to come
with me tonight."
Emily smiles back."Friends Nikolas. I came here as your friend. Did you think
about anything I told you?"
Nikolas nods as he sips his wine."Yes, and as always you were absolutely right.
Gina has left me and I need to face that."
He is interrupted by his cell phone."Cassadine...Yes. Lucky?... What?...
When?... Damn it! This wasn't supposed to happen. Fine. I'll be right there."
He hangs up the cell phone and looks at Emily apologetically "Lucky said
Veronica Bowles had an interview with the bimbos your brother was with.
They trashed Gina. He wants to talk to me. Care to go and talk with Gina?"
Emily rises. "You know you didn't even have to ask."
Wyndemere
Laura turns off the TV and turns to Stefan."I can't believe this. No wonder
Gina was a wreck. How could A.J. do this to her? Let me just say once again I
despise Veronica Bowles. How many times is she going to hurt my family?"
Stefan hushes her with a kiss."Lasha, A.J. is a fool. I will check on Gina.
As for that so-called reporter she will get what she deserves one day."
Laura shakes her head."Nikolas is involved in this somehow. He was expecting
Gina to come here upset, and she was raking him over the coals. What has
that boy done now?"
Stefan sighs and pulls her into his arms."He wouldn't tell me anything but
I can give it a guess. He arranged for Gina to walk into that hotel room
at the very least. Knowing his hatred for A.J. and his feelings for Gina, I'm
willing to bet there is more to it than that. This will cost him dearly.
"Gina will be furious for months over this."
Laura sighs."What a positively controlling and hateful thing to pull. I know he
loves her, but how could he justify to himself putting her through this
pain? My heart goes out to her. She must be positively inconsolable right
now. She has no other family besides us in Port-Charles. Who could she be with?"
Stefan smiles."Probably with Lucky. He will take care of her and probably take
Nikolas to task over this. I know Lucky and I don't see eye to eye,
but he has a sense of right and wrong and he won't allow Nikolas off without
saying his peace. They're men now, Lasha, and as much as we'd like to be able
to protect them from others and more importantly from themselves; we can't."
Laura begins to laugh."Stefan Cassadine, what a crock! You still try to
control all of the children's lives! Stefan, I guess I feel somewhat responible
for the games he plays with Gina. He doesn't trust his heart because I broke
it over and over again. He has no problem with playing games when it comes
to "protecting" someone. I haven't set the best example for him."
Stefan kisses her cheek "Trying and succeeding are two entirely different
things. I suspect you will talk to Nikolas about this; won't you?"
Laura snuggles with Stefan. "Absolutely. I haven't had a good heart to heart
with him in months. He's due for one.""
Quartermaine Mansion
A.J. is eyeing the Liquor cart but fighting not to touch it. His mother
enters and places her hand on his shoulder."Wanna talk, A.J.?"
He looks at her and nods numbly."I take it you saw the interview."
She nods and takes a seat next to him on the couch and clasps his hand
in hers."Yes, believe it or not, I know what you're going through. That
fiasco with Dorman was a media nightmare. They dragged every member of our
family through the mud for my mistake. That was more painful to me than anything else that happened with the exception of what the bastard tried to do to Emily."
A.J. nods and looks at his mother."I never wanted to hurt her. I love her mom.
(his voice cracks as his eyes fill with tears) How many more mistakes
am I going to make? I know not to drink, yet I get drunk. I love my wife, yet
I fall into bed with two bimbos. I know that Cassadine had a part in this, but
I can't even blame him. I opened the door and he paraded right in. Damn it,
I can't loose her." His body starts to wrack with silent sobs as he
fights to regain control. Monica wraps her arms around him and rocks him
gently. Suddenly overcome with maternal instincts.
Monica: "Shhh I know, A.J.. Honey, I wish I knew what to tell you, but I
don't. The only advice I can give you is this; fight for her if you want her.
Otherwise-- let her go. Don't leave her hanging though, she doesn't deserve it."
A.J. pulls away and wipes his face in his hands. "You're right. I think I need
to find a meeting."
Monica nods "Why don't I join you? I'm sure we can find an open meeting
somewhere."
A.J. smiles at her with gratitude "Thanks mom."
Lucky's Club.
Emily heads to the table Gina is sitting at and the two hug. Lucky points to the office and Nikolas follows. Once inside Lucky turns around and punches Nikolas knocking him into the couch. Nikolas looks up at him in shock.
Lucky "I told you if I found out you were behind this I was going to kick your
butt. Damn it, Nikolas-- was it worth it?"
Nikolas cups his chin in his hands and sighs. "They weren't supposed to
trash her. I left word everywhere Gina was not to be hurt by this."
Lucky walks past him and slaps him across the back of his head. "Engage your
brain, Cassadine. Christ, as much as I dislike Count Dracula; he raised you
smarter than this. Rule number one: whenever you take apart a marriage; the
wife will be hurt."
Nikolas takes the whisky Lucky offers and leans into the back of the couch.
"What am I supposed to do? Let her stay with that jerk of a husband? He is a
Neanderthal and never deserved Gina's love or devotion. It's my duty to protect her even if it means hurting her a little to do it."
Lucky sighs and lights a cigar. He offers one to Nikolas who declines.
Lucky: "She is still under your skin. You went to far, Nikolas. Bottom line man,
you went too damn far. "
Nikolas nods in silent agreement cursing at himself for knowing Lucky is
right. "She's never going to forgive me."
Lucky laughs "Yeah you're right and the sun won't set tomorrow. She'll
forgive you, she shouldn't, but she will. She has a soft spot for you, just like Emily and every other woman you set your vampire trance on. Speaking of women under your trance, guess who is back in town and came by here looking for you?"
Nikolas shrugs."I was never good at riddles. Who?"
Lucky grins. "Katherine Bell. You holding out on my Bro?"
Nikolas smiles "Would I do that?"