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Chapter 106

Skye sat at the docks in complete silence. She thought about what had happened earlier. As she sat by herself, she felt a hand on her shoulder and jumped. Sorry, I didnt mean to
startle you. She turned and looked to see Lucky. You ok, he asked, observing that she looked upset.
Just the afternoon from hell, she replied.
Lucky sat next to her on the bench. Tell me about it.

Rae, I think I should...I should go after Skye, Ned said, as the two of them stood in the den.
I think you should give her time to cool off, she advised.
You really think if I give her time shell come back and everything will be ok, he asked.
Oh no, Rae said. But I think you need to get things in order before you try to make things up to Skye. I think you need to talk to your daughter and find out whats going on with her, she advised.
You think theres a reason Brooke did what she did, other than obvious? Rae nodded.
I really havent spent much time with her. Between rebuilding ELQ, keeping tabs on L&B, spending time with the twins, and re-igniting the romance in my marriage...I...time with Brookes fallen through the cracks.
Then maybe thats what Brooke was looking for, a way to get your attention, she suggested.

Later...
Ned softly knocked on Brookes door. His anger over the situation had cooled, as his conversation with Rae helped him see the way things might be. He walked in the room to find Brooke lying on her bed staring up at the ceiling. Daddy, she softly said, as she feared what her father was about to do. She looked at him pleadingly. Im sorry. I never meant for you and Skye to argue about me. If you want to send me back to Bensonhurst, I understand. I really want to stay here, but Ill go if you want me to.
I dont want you to go back, he said, as he sat next to her on the edge of the bed. But Brooke, you...you cant do what you did today. In fact, Ill never let you pull a stunt like that as long as you are under my roof. And I dont think your mother would put up with this kind of stuff, either.
No. She wouldnt, Brooke agreed.
Now, I feel like maybe I havent spent enough time with you since you got here. And since youre pretty much grounded like forever, he said somewhat jokingly. Or at least until youre thirty-five. You get to stay here in Port Charles for the rest of the summer like we originally planned. Ill spend more time with you. Well have lunch together---just the two of us, well take walks in the park and have ice cream together---just the two of us, and well talk about everything going on with you---just the two of us. Youll continue summer school and tutoring sessions with Georgie, and maybe on occasion you can spend time with Lesley Lu under adult supervision.
Youre the best. Brooke excitedly hugged her father.
Hang on, he said. She pulled back, waiting for him to drop a bomb. We have to have a talk.
About?
Sex.

God, my cousins an idiot, Lucky said, as he shook his head in disbelief at what Skye had told him had transpired between Lucas and Brooke.
Well, anyhow, I...I should go, she said, as she got up from the bench.
You need a ride, Lucky asked.
No. Ill be fine. Thanks, though.
Lucky, a voice rang out. The two turned to see V coming down the steps. Oh, hi...um, hi, she said, as she was surprised to see her sister there with Lucky.
I was just telling my brother-in-law here about my day. Anyhow, its getting late I really should go, she said once again. Bye. She turned and walked up the steps. She stopped around the corner of a building and listened in on their conversation.
Lucky took hugged V tightly. Its so good to hold you in my arms.
Its good to be in your arms. Uh, I thought Skye and Ned had a big meeting with Elton tonight about the wedding plans---something happen?
She had a problem with her step-daughter. God help my grandmother if my sister pulls anything like Brooke did.
That bad?
Lucky nodded. So, how was your little trip, he asked his wife.
Skye listened in with interest, wondering where exactly her sister had been.

Later...
Skye walked into the dark house. She turned the lights on to find Brooke sitting on the couch in the front room by herself. Brooke turned to look at her. Hi, she softly said.
Um, hi, Skye said unsure of what was going on. She shut the door behind herself.
I...Im going to go up to bed. She started towards the stairs.
Wait, Brooke called out.
Skye turned to face the girl. What is it?
I need to apologize. Will you let me do that? Skye turned, walked to the couch, and sat next to Brooke. I made a big mistake. And it wasnt about Lucas, or having sex, or wanting to grow up, or some kind of revenge. When I lived with my mother, I went on the road a lot with her. But I was just kind of there, sort of like a piece of luggage. I know she never meant for me to feel that way, but I did. Thats why I wanted to come here. Anyhow, Im really sorry for acting the way I did. Im also sorry about the argument you had with dad.
Hey, thats not your fault, Skye told her, as she looked her in the eyes. Your father and I argued because we disagreed. And dont worry, it was just an argument. It wasnt the end of the world. She ran her hand over Brookes hair. Itll be ok.
Brooke offered a half-smile. Im sorry. It wont happen again.
Oh, I doubt that. Look, maybe you and I should have a talk.
Dad and I already had a talk about sex earlier. And as it stands right now, Im not supposed to even think about kissing another boy until Im thirty-five. Skye laughed.
Itll probably be awhile before I meet another boy that I like.
And what about Lucas?
He probably hates me, and with good reason. And he was kind of old for me.
You know, youre a pretty smart young lady, Skye commented.
When I actually take some time to think things through, Brooke finished.
You and me both, Skye added.

Later...
On this sticky summer evening, Skye sat down in the kitchen and drank a large cool glass of lemonade. She sat there and thought about her argument with Ned. She then went upstairs ready to put the day behind her and get some sleep. As she walked by the nursery, she thought about going in and checking on the twins. The door was part way open, and she heard Neds voice in the room. She stood at the door and listened to him talk to the babies.
I made a big mistake tonight. I didnt...I didnt stop and listen to your mother. All she wanted me to do was listen to what she had to say. Thats all. And in my infinite relationship stupidity, I refused to listen to what she had to say. I hurt her feelings and Ive got to make it up to her. You know, of everything in my life, this family is the one thing Ive done right. And from now on, Im going to make sure it stays that way.

Chapter 107

Yes, this is Skye Ashton, formerly Quartermaine formerly Chandler, Skye said as she spoke on the telephone in her Deception office. Yes, she replied to the person on the
other end of the line. I thought that you would remember me. Anyhow, I have another job for you. She nodded, as she listened to the other person speak. I would like for you to check on Venus Ardanowski-Spencer. She took a trip yesterday from Port Charles. It was a day trip. She may have gone via plane, bus, train, maybe her own car---I dont
know. I want you to find out where she went and who she saw. As always, youll be generously compensated for your work. Thank you. Skye hung up. She rubbed her hands
together, anxious to find out what her sister was up to the other day.
V walked into the office. Hello. Skye looked up and smiled at her sister. So, um, Lucky told me that you and Brooke had a little incident yesterday. He didnt tell me the specifics, is everything ok, she asked.
Yeah. She apologized, and now things between the two of us are great, Skye told her.
And you and Ned, V asked, sensing that things between them might not be so great.
Say do you have those figures that you wanted me to look at, Skye asked, making her eagerness to change the subject perfectly obvious.
Ok. Message received---Ill drop that subject.
Skye smiled at her grateful she wasnt going to ask anything more about it. V handed her the file she was referring to. Thanks, Skye responded. Skye looked over the figures, as Ned snuck into the office with a bouquet of roses in his hand. V caught sight of him, and he motioned for her to quietly sneak out, so she did. Well, these numbers look really
good, Skye said, as she continued to look down at the papers in front of her.
Theyre not the only thing, Ned said as he stood in front of Skyes desk holding the bouquet out as a peace offering.
Skye looked up. Hello, she said with an unpleasant look on her face.
These are for you, Ned said attempting to hand the flowers to her. Um, ok, if you dont want them I can always go out to the reception desk and give them to Elton, he joked.
Oh, dont you dare. She quickly grabbed them out of Neds hands. He looked at her questioningly, thinking that maybe she was going to forgive him this easily. He...he might get the wrong idea, she tried to reason.
And that would be?
Never mind that, she responded. She took the roses and put them in a vase. Then, she went back around the desk and sat on the edge of it in front of Ned. How about that
apology I can feel you working up to, she said, rubbing her hands together, anxious to hear what Ned was going to say.
I was wrong.
Skye had a big grin on her face. My favorite words...coming out of someone elses mouth, of course.
Oh really? Cause I could say them, again and again, and again, Ned said with a flash of his dimples.
Oh, Im sure that well both get plenty of opportunities to say them to each other over the next fifty or so years. So, do you really think that a bouquet of roses, the words I was
wrong, and those dimples of yours are going to make everything better?
I was hoping they would, but I do have a plan B.
Oh really?
Yeah. Wanna see?
Id love to.
Ned pulled her up close to him and began to kiss her. In between each of their kisses, he would say, Im sorry.

Brooke answered the front door to Georgie and Dillon. What are you doing here, she asked of her uncle. I mean, I know I have a tutoring session with Georgie, but are you two like glued together now or something?
Ha ha, very funny, Dillon said unamused. He had an important reason for coming with Georgie, he needed to find something out from his niece. Well, Im here because I need
to talk to you about your little blackmail scheme, he answered.
Ok, well, I didnt tell anyone about the two of you if thats what you want to know. And I dont think it would really be a problem if I did, because the family wants you to stay in Port Charles, they dont want to ship you off to boarding school.
True. Except for grandfather, he told her.
Well, grandfathers in the loony bin, so I dont think that matters.
Um, actually, Dillon said, grandfathers been sprung from the loony bin. The fire department determined that the hotel fire was actually a case of arson. So, its quite possible that if grandfather finds out about our little secret, he said pointing to Georgie and himself, that he could have me shipped off to military school, and probably tell Georgies parents and get her grounded for life or something.
Well, Im not going to tell.
In exchange for what, he asked with suspicion.
Um, I dont know, yet. Ill probably think of something, Brooke said.
Ok, well, um, tell me something...whered you learn how to do this blackmailing thing?
I saw it on TV.
Hmmm...maybe your dad should ground you from watching TV, Georgie jokingly suggested.
Hmmm...and maybe Dillon should be shipped off to boarding school or military school, Brooke snarked right back at her.
Ha ha youre pretty funny, Dillon feigned laughter. I think you two should...uh...start that tutoring session and Ill leave. He turned to leave, then stopped and turned back.
And you my dear, sweet niece, he sarcastically said to Brooke, you just let me know when youre ready to collect on that blackmail rain check.
Will do, she said with a grin.

Ned knocked on Jaxs door at the Brownstone. Jax opened it, as he was looking over some paperwork. Am I interrupting something, Ned asked.
No. Jax shook his head. He tossed the file he had been looking at on his desk. I heard about the arson report and your grandfather being released from Shadybrooke, thats great news.
Yes, Ned replied dryly. Now, hes free to wreak havoc on the family once again.
Yes, isnt it great, Jax said with a chuckle. Makes me glad Im not a Quartermaine.
Anyhow, what brings you by, he asked his pal.
I have something that I want to ask you. I dont know if youve heard, but Skye and I are going to have a wedding of sorts to renew our vows on our anniversary. Jax simply nodded trying to figure out where Ned was going with this. Anyhow, um, I was wondering if you would be my best man, he asked.
Jax smiled. I would be honored. He gave his best friend a firm hand shake. It feels like I should say congratulations, even though you two are already married.

Skye, Hayleys somewhat confused voice said on the other end of the phone line said.
Hello Hayley, yes its me. Do you know how incredibly difficult it is to get a call through to you at the studio, Skye said to her.
Yes. Several people have commented on that. Um, is everything ok, she asked curious
as to why she was calling her.
Oh, yeah. Um, youre wondering why I called, arent you?
Well...
Yeah, I know we havent exactly been close, but I think our relationship is a little different now, thats why I wanted to ask you something.
What is it, Hayley asked.
Ned and I are going to be renewing our vows on our anniversary, and were going to have a big wedding and invite everyone, unlike our first wedding...
Id love to come just send me an invitation, Hayley said without letting Skye finish her sentence.
Actually, there was more to it than that, I was hoping that you would be one of my bridesmaids. There was a long silence. Hayley? Are you still there?
A stunned Hayley finally answered, Um, yeah...I just...Well, Id love to. Its a little unexpected, but Id like to be there for you. And itd give me a chance to see my little niece and nephew. How are they doing?
Amazing. Um, speaking of nieces and nephews, Id like for your son to be a part of the wedding as a ring bearer. And I want you to bring Mateo, too.
Kind of like a family reunion of sorts then?
Skye took a deep breath. Nearly.
So, you going to invite dad, Hayley asked knowing that recently there had been bad blood between the two of them.
No, Skye said rather shortly.