Chapter 24: The Noon Hour Gina was getting her stuff together when the door knocked. She opened it up to see Jagger standing there. Gina: Jagger, hey, what are you doing here? Jagger: Just came by to see if my little sister wanted to have some lunch before she went to school. Gina: You're a little late, I have to get to PCU soon. Jagger: Well, I could give you a ride. Gina: No, I'm getting a ride with Nikolas. Jagger: Oh… Nikolas. Gina: What? Jagger: Is there something going on between you two? Gina: What? No, of course not, we're just friends. Jagger: Oh come on now, you can be honest with me. Gina: I am, there is nothing going on. What would even give you that idea? Jagger: You always have this look in your eyes whenever his name is mentioned. Gina: What look? Jagger: It's just this look. Gina: Well, he's dating Sarah right now. Jagger: True, but how long is that going to last? She's in high school, he's in college, he's almost 19 (yes, Stefan was mistaken when he said Nikolas as 17), she's early 17 (Jagger just knows this stuff, okay) how long is it going to last? She's too immature for him. Gina: Jagger, that's a horrible thing to say. Jagger: I'm just telling it how it is. Gina: Right, well, Nikolas is going to be here soon, so could you… Jagger: Oh, of course, I wouldn't want to cut in on you lovebird's quality time. Gina: *blushing* Jagger, would you stop it? Jagger: Okay, okay. Bye little sister. Gina: Bye Jagger. Jagger left Gina's room above Kelly's and gathered the rest of her stuff together. From then on, she couldn't get what Jagger said out of her head. ~~ Carly was pacing back and forth through the apartment, thinking of what had happened the night before. ~-~-~-~ Carly stood by the entrance, waiting for Tony to pick her up. She was so upset of the idea of Tony hating her. Then she saw this little 16-year-old walking towards her, staring at her in wonder. At first she looks at him strangely, then with wide eyes, realizing who he is. Carly: Henry? Then it hits him as to who she is. Henry: Caroline! Carly continues to look at him with some fear, shock and confusion, hoping Tony doesn't come back. Henry is too excited with the fact that he figured out where he knew her from to notice. Henry: Oh my God, Caroline Benson! I haven't seen you in years! Carly: Henry Corinthos... you used to be my next door neighbor. Henry: Wow, I never expected to see anyone from Florida here, or ever for that matter. Carly: Henry, what are you doing in Port Charles? Henry: I live here now. Me and my mom moved here because she got a job offer. Carly: Oh… that's… nice. Henry: How have you been doing here Car… Tony: Carly? Henry and Carly look over to Tony who is walking up to them. Henry: *to himself* Carly? Tony: Who is this? Carly: This is an old neighbor of mine, back from my hometown. Henry: Henry Corinthos. Tony: Hello Henry, I'm Tony Jones. Carly: He's my fiancé. Henry's eyes widened a bit and a little embarrassed smile crossed his lips, almost his entire face was red. He was very uncomfortable with this situation. Henry: Fiancé? Well... congratulations. ~-~-~-~ She remembers Henry taking off right after that and never getting a chance to speak with him. This wasn't what she wanted. What Tony ever ran into Henry again and Henry blurted out that her name was really Caroline. It would be long before it reached Bobbie and she realized she was her mother. She had to think of a way out of this mess, but she thought of the possibility Henry wouldn't say anything at all. She needed to talk to him. ~^~ Alexis was at the desk, working, when Quinn snuck up behind her. Quinn: Hi, Lexi. Alexis turned around. Alexis: Father, what are you doing here? Is something wrong? Quinn: No, I just came by to visit my daughter. No harm in that. Alexis: Yes there is, you know how dangerous it is out here. Quinn: Oh please, the situation isn't that bad at all... well not yet, anyway. Alexis: Uh, father, I need to talk to you about something. Quinn: What is it? Alexis: Well you see... I don't know how to come right out and say this… There's this guy I'm seeing, Ned Quartermaine. He wants to meet you for dinner and I was wondering- Quinn: Sure, I'd love to meet him. Alexis: You would? Quinn: Yes, Lexi, why wouldn't I? You didn't tie the knot without inviting me or anything like that, did you? Alexis: No, of course not. Quinn: Well you should, I would like to have grandchildren sometime this century and I'm sure your mother feels the same way. Alexis: Well... would tomorrow night be fine? Quinn: Unfortunately, no. I have to go somewhere this week. Alexis: What? Where? Quinn: I have a meeting with a… relative. I will be back by next week, though, and we can all have dinner then. Alexis: I thought you said nothing was wrong. Quinn: I lied, but you know, you two could still have dinner, my treat. I know you haven't exactly gotten out much since I came into town. Alexis: It's no problem… you’re paying? Quinn: You betcha, Lexi. Alexis: Well, then I'll definitely consider. Quinn smiled at his daughter, underneath worried about his visit. ~^~ Emily, after a month long vacation with Monica, entered the doors of PC High during the lunch period. She had to pick up her schedule and make it to the rest of her classes. She would have been in earlier, but she was a little under the weather. She picked up her schedule and picked up her schedule. After that, she headed to the cafeteria to see if she could find Lucky. ~^~ Henry and Lucky stood in line, Lucky was there after having a very un-edible lunch. Lizzie was talking to a friend of hers. Lisa came up and tried to cut in front of them, but Henry got in her way. Henry: Okay, there is a "No Cutting Limit" starting here. Would you please go to the back of the line? Lisa: Loser. Henry: *imitating her* Loser. Lucky laughed a little. Lisa: Did you think that was funny? Lucky: Lisa, why don't you just go somewhere, and get a life maybe. Lisa walked away and saw a victim to take care of her low self-esteem right away walk right in. Emily. Lisa walked up to her and Emily tried to get away, but she got in front of her. Lisa: Where you going in such a hurry? Oh, I guess you need to score more drugs. Emily: Would you leave me alone? Lisa: Oh, what a baby. Lizzie: Hey, Lisa. Lisa turned around to see Lizzie in her face. Lizzie: She said back off. Lisa: Oh, how cute, you're here to suck up to the rich girl. Lizzie: Just get out of her face, okay. Lisa: No, you get out of mine. Henry picked up the candy bar Lizzie asked him to pick up for her and he and Lucky turned to see both Lizzie and Lisa in the middle of an argument. Lisa: Go to hell you bitch! Lizzie: Make me you cheap little slut. Lizzie and Lisa started to strangle each other when Lucky and Henry separated them. Lisa: No one calls me a slut and gets away with it. Henry: *holding Lizzie back* Ladies, could you cool it? Lucky: You want to get in trouble? Lizzie: You can let me go Henry. She's not worth a broken nail. Henry lets Lizzie go and then Lizzie takes another look at her. Lizzie: Oh yes she is! Lizzie gives Lisa a good punch and a fight breaks out.