2016.16 Reunion

The club...Brooke is singing and being cheered on by a couple sitting in the
front row just off the dance floor. They are joined by a handsome man with
piercing blue eyes who kisses the woman on the cheek before sitting down
Jason: you are looking good, Lois. I didn't think I was going to run in to
you here. I was just stopping by to see if Brooke has any messages for her
Grandmother. I am going to Brooklyn tomorrow.
Lois: Jason , you look fabulous but tired are the kids keeping you busy?
Jason: Robin got hung up on her trip; it is taking longer than expected
Ned: Thailand , right?
Jason: I see you are still reading your stockholders quarterlies.
Ned : the foundation is the one thing my wife doesn't mind me getting
involved in.
Jason: Well I read up on your latest acquisition in Vegas...that chain of
radio stations. Nice work. I know a few people in Vegas.
Lois: (laughing) We do NOT want to know about it, Jason. I do have some
stuff you can relay to Ma for me if you don't mind...let's go over by the
office it is quieter over there.

As they walk away there is a break in the music and Brooke starts talking
mostly to give the crew dancing time to catch their breath and order a round
of drinks.

Brooke: Well I hope that you all are having a good time. (cheers and
clapping) we have a special guest in the house tonight...My mother ( a
spotlight shines on Lois over at the bar who waves at her daughter) you'd
think she would come to see me cause she loves me but no, it was because I
heard this great Sax player over at the university and she had to come and
check him out. (Sax player takes a brief bow at Brooke's round of
applause). The president of L&E records did bring me a special present
though because I have been so naughty and nice ( hooting from the
audience)...the number one recording star of the L&E label is here and I am
sure if I ask real nice he might come up and sing with me.... Please come
sing with me ( her voice drops lower and with arm out reached ) sing with
me. ( the audience starts stomping and clapping as the man joins Brooke on
the stage meanwhile Nik Cassadine has straighten at the family table and
begins to get up.)

Stefan : where are you going?
Nik: (his voice tense) I need some air.
Stefan: I've heard that he is quite good. You should stay.
Nik: She is acting like a tart up there, how can she demean herself that way.
Stefan: ( a brief smile) Perhaps you do need some air. You do seem to be
showing an uncommon interest in Miss Ashton's moral character. Is there a
reason for that ?
Nik: Leave it be uncle.
Brooke and Partner ( the intro starts with the strong sax that was the
reason that Brooke selected the song. They take their positions facing each
other sharing the standing mike )
~Ohhhh, I feel the hunger; it's the hunger.
~Try's to keep a man awake at night
~Are you the answer? I should wonder
~Will I feel with my appetite... with all the power to release it
~It isn't safe to walk the city streets alone
~Anticipation running through me
~Let's find the key and turn this engine on.
~ I can feel you breathing, I can feel you heart beat faster and faster
~Take me home tonight. I don't want to let you go til I see the light.
~Take me home tonight. Listen Honey it's just like she says...
Brooke alone:~ be my little baby ohhh
( then again together)
~In this darkness, I hate to sleep alone.
~I need some company, a guardian angel
~to keep me warm when the cold winds blow
~Take me home tonight. I don't want to let you go til I see the light
~Take me home tonight. Listen Honey it's just like she says...
Brooke alone: Be my baby...ohhhh ( as the music winds down) Ladies and Gentleman may I present to you Mr Eddie Maine ( huge applause as Ned gives his daughter a big hug and a kiss on the temple. Ned waves to the audience
and climbs down from the stage) I am going to take a break now and see if I
can talk that man into going home with me tonight...( watching her father
being accosted by his fans) At least I will when I can get a word in edge
wise. Reminding everyone to be here in New years Eve cause Lucky is going
to throw a huge party...reservations are a must... talk to your servers if
you have any questions . ( as the spotlight dims Brooke jumps from the
stage and goes over to her mother and Jason .

Brooke: (grinning) Well the old man has still got it!
Lois: I keep him young. I know he finds it easy to sing with you, baby,
he's been singing to you and with you all your life.
Jason: I was just telling your mother that I am going to Brooklyn tomorrow.
Any messages for your grandmother?
Brooke: (Shaking her head no) Her Birthday present isn't done yet and I
just emailed her this morning so I'm caught up....I should check on her
present as a matter of fact. (Brooke looks over to Stefan's table and sees
that he has company...her father) Damn. (smiling at her mom and Jason)
please excuse me.
Walking across the room Brooke pause only long enough to grab a dry towel
and tall glass of water before sliding in to the booth next to her father.
Brooke: Daddy do you realize how long you would be sleeping on the couch if
ma knew what you two have been talking about?
Ned: Darling Girl, what are you talking about?
Brooke: Nik told me that Mr Cassadine had written you. I hope whatever
business you are discussing is regarding property and nothing more....relative.
Stefan: that is interesting. You and Nikolas seem to spend a lot of time
together.
Brooke: Mostly talking about his daughter and sister, Mr Cassadine, as you
very well know.
Ned: (facetiously) I don't know Brooke maybe it is time you settled down.
Brooke: Don't even joke, Daddy. I am going to go back to see Ma and I
swear if you are not right behind me I am telling...not only her but my
sisters too and you will not have a moments peace. ( raising her right hand)
I swear!
Ned: (grabbing her by the shoulders he pulls her in to an embrace that is
witnessed by Nik who has returned to the club . Ned kisses her on the
temple) Behave. you are not to old to spank. (Brooke glares at him before
beginning to laugh) I would never do anything to hurt you; it has been an
interesting conversation...something not even the Quartermaines would have
thought up. It has been interesting talking to you again, Stefan. ( Brooke
leaves the table confident that her father will still follow)
Stefan: Wait a minute, Mr Ashton, and watch. (Brooke has run into Nik by
the door and he is steering her out the front door by her elbow despite her
protests) Do you really think it is so farfetched now? She inspires my
nephew to act out of character. Oh don't be concerned . No harm will come
to her but I believe his research was not complete enough. He knows that
Edward Ashton is Brooke's father but he has evidently not made the
connection to Eddie Maine.

Outside the club a shivering Brooke is staring at Nik
Brooke: What in the Hell do you think you are ...
Nik:(interrupting) How can you make such a display of yourself?
Brooke : I am a singer and performer I do it for a living...what is going
on...gees it is cold out here.
Nik (blocking her way and removing his coat that he wraps around her not
allowing her to put her hands in the sleeves but instead holding the sleeves
tight enough to constrain her arms and pull her closer to the heat radiating
from his body) I am not talking about your singing but your luring a man up
on to the stage with you...bragging how you were going to take him home.
What kind of performance were you putting on? If you want someone in your
bed at least I am not old enough to be your father. ( pulling her close he
begins to kiss her, his arms wrap around her loosening his grip on the
sleeves as his hands move to frame her face...Brooke slides her hands in to
the sleeves and then her arms around his waist as she draws him closer
standing on her toes as she actively participates in the kiss a silent power
struggle ensues that ends only as the couple comes up for air)
Brooke: ( breathlessly) I do want you in my bed. And he is old enough
to be my father because that is who he is, Nik. ( she sees awareness in
Nik's eyes and begins to feel him begin to pull away)
No way. Nik. No teasing, I won't tolerate it. ( she wraps her hand in the
front of his shirt using the material to draw him closer as this time she
initiates the kiss)

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