Chapter 59: Preparations Virginia was making a quick breakfast for Caroline before she had to leave, when Carly came out of the room, screaming. Carly: Look at this! Virginia looked at the dress she was wearing. Virginia: It looks… nice. Carly: Nice? It looks like I'm living in a tent! Virginia: Well, don't you have any clothes from before your pregnancy. Carly: Nothing good for a wedding. Virginia: Well… maybe we can just stop by Wyndam's on the way to the church. Carly: Yeah, that might work. Just let me change into something better first. Virginia: All right. Carly went back into her room as Virginia put Carly's breakfast in a container and stuck it in a fridge. No way was she gonna have time to eat. ~^~ Lizzie and Sarah were downstairs, shrugging. Lizzie: What is taking so long? Sarah: I have no idea. Finally, Steve came running down the steps, dressed in a rental tux. Lizzie: *stands up* Took you long enough. Steve: Oh come on, how was I supposed to know that for once you guys would be ready on time? Audrey: *entering living room* Guys, can we please behave ourselves at the wedding? Lizzie wasn't too worried about that. All she had to do was keep a twenty-foot radius between Nikolas and Steve, and everything should be all right. She still couldn't believe the way Steve freaked out at him the night before last. Lizzie straitened out her new red dress and followed everyone out the door into the car. ~^~ Sonny walked down the hall to the bride's room and started knocking on the door. Sonny: Honey, I know this is against tradition, but… The door opened and Robin stuck her head out. Robin: Sorry, but as her maid of honor, I must object to any attempts to see the bride. Sonny: *smiles widely* Robin! You made it. Sonny and Robin hug. Sonny: I missed you, you know that? Robin: I missed you guys, too. I'm lucky I was even able to make it in this morning. Prof. Wilks is such a pain, I had to promise to do a special project over my trip here. Sonny: Tough there, huh? Robin: Yeah, but I like a good challenge. Which includes keeping you and Brenda apart until the wedding. Sonny: I hate to tell you this, honey, but nothing can keep us apart. But I guess I can try to wait. Robin: Good, it would make my job a lot easier. Lois is in the sanctuary. Sonny: Great, I'll see you later. Robin: Bye. Robin closed the door and went back to Brenda who was putting on mascara. Brenda: Okay, now this has got to be perfect. Robin: Understood. Brenda: All right *puts on lipstick and looks to Robin* Is my lipstick on strait. Robin: Oh, um… You got some on your teeth. Brenda: Oh, well that's no problem. Brenda wipes it off. Brenda: Oh my God… It's still on! Robin: Uh… try some more. Brenda does. Brenda: IT'S STUCK ON MY TEETH! It's my wedding day, and I got lipstick on my teeth! This is just great! Robin: Come on, Brenda, you're over reacting. Brenda: No, I'm not. I'm using something experimental that's supposed to help lipstick last longer… Well, it's lasting longer! Robin: Calm down, Brenda, it'll be taken care of… Trust me… ~^~ Sonny enters the sanctuary to see his good friend Lois checking the place out. Sonny: Hey, Lois. Lois: Corinthos, so you and Brenda are finally tying the knot. Sonny: Finally. Lois: I'm so happy for you two. I knew this was going to happen. I just knew it. Sonny: We did, too. So, why don't you tell me how Brooke Lynn's doing. Lois: I'll do one better then that. I'll show you. She's with Lila right now. Sonny: Lead the way. ~^~ Bobbie entered the sanctuary to see Stefan, Alexis, and Nikolas all standing in a group not too far away. Nikolas noticed her and smiled. Nikolas: Bobbie, hi. Bobbie: Hello, Nikolas. *looks to Alexis* Hello Alexis. Alexis: Hi. Bobbie: *finally looks at Stefan* Hello. Stefan: *smiling* Barbara. Lucas came running in behind Bobbie. Lucas: Nikolas! Uncle Stefan! Stefan: Hello, Lucas. Nikolas: Hey, Lucas. Nikolas knelt down to talk to him, when Bobbie felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned around to see that it was Tony. Bobbie: Tony? Tony: Bobbie, could we talk? Bobbie: All right. Tony: Uh, alone? Bobbie: Uh, okay, sure. Stefan watched as they both walked out into the front area. ~^~ Miranda checked her hair one more time, then put the mirror away, as Quinn drove the car. Miranda: Qui… Um… *she didn't know if she could call him Dad, so she didn't* Why do you insist on bringing me along? I don't like Sonny and Brenda and they sure as heck don't like me. Quinn: Miranda *he was getting used to calling her* We just simply have to go. We were invited. Miranda: YOU were invited, with one guest to bring along. Quinn: Right, and you are my guest. Miranda: All right, but don't say I didn't warn you. Part of Miranda did want to go, though, just to see what happens. She would so long to see Brenda trip along the way. She would just start bursting out laughing. She knew she was evil, but she couldn't help that. Could she? ~^~ Tony and Bobbie were alone in one of the Sunday School rooms. Bobbie: So, Tony, I didn't know Sonny and Brenda invited you. Tony: Is that a hint to leave? Bobbie: Well… It's just that I heard Jason was going to be here with Carly. Tony: Oh… How are you handling it? Bobbie: Well, Tony, I'm trying to accept her. I mean, she's my daughter, Tony, as much as Lucas and B.J…. Tony: Don't you EVER compare B.J. to that tramp. Bobbie: Don't you ever call my daughter a tramp. Tony, I know she's made some mistakes but… Tony: Made some mistakes? Come on, Carly managed to destroy so many lives in just a couple of years. I mean, really, Bobbie, it wasn't all that long ago you were warning me to stay away from Carly. Bobbie: Tony, it's different now. That girl may not be the best daughter in the world, but she's mine. I all ready lost her twice. First time when I gave her up for adoption, the second when Luke told me she was dead. I can't go through that again, Tony, I just can't, even if it is Carly. Tony: Yeah, yeah, I know, blood is thicker than water, but I have lived with her for over a year, Bobbie, and I can tell you first hand that any relationship with her is only going to be destructive. Bobbie: Tony… Tony: She killed our child, Bobbie, I can't let her hurt you too. Bobbie: *shocked* Tony, what happened to the baby wasn't Carly's fault. Tony: Of course it was. Ever since she's come into my life, she's cost me my marriage and my child… Bobbie: Tony, she didn't exactly hold a gun to your head, you slept with her and it was you're own damn choice! So just take responsibility for it. As for the baby… It was just a horrible incident, it was nobody's fault… Tony: Nobody's fault? Bobbie: Tony, look, let's just stop now before someone says something they'll regret. I realize you're still recovering, but sooner or later you're just going to have to except the facts… Now, what did you want to talk to me about, anyway? Tony: I want wondering, if it would be all right with you, if I could take Lucas fishing. Bobbie: Where, to the cabin? Tony: No, I'm never going to that place again. Maybe just pitch a tent somewhere. Bobbie: Well… all right. But you have to let me know every last detail before you take him. Tony: Don't worry, I'll inform you about everything. Bobbie: All right, then. Tony: I'm glad we could come to an arrangement. Let's get back to the sanctuary, I want to see Lucas quick before I go. Bobbie: All right. ~^~ Brenda: Oh my God! Brenda came out of the bathroom, after brushing her teeth. Robin: Didn't it come off? Brenda: It's spreading! Robin: Uh… don't worry, I called the company who manufactured it, and they said they developed a solution for this kind of incident. They also ask that you overlook this small inconvenience and continue to buy their lipstick. Brenda: Screw their lipstick! I want this stuff off my teeth now. *takes deep breath* Sorry, I'll try to calm down, but you know, it's my wedding day and I just want everything to go right… Robin: That's understandable. Brenda: All right… now what is this solution thing? Robin: Well… that's the thing. It's right across town. Brenda: What? I can't leave. Robin: Well, I'll go then… Brenda: No. What if you're not back in time? I can't go without the maid of honor. Robin: Well, maybe I can just find someone else… There was a knock at the door. Brenda: Sonny, not now! Henry: It's not Sonny, it's Henry. Brenda: *excited* Henry!! Brenda rushed to open the door when she saw he had a camcorder on her. She kept her mouth closed and looked away. Brenda: Henry, not now. Henry: Come on, I promised I'd get plenty of footage of this wedding. Brenda: Yeah, but I got something more important, just turn off the camera! Henry: *shrugs* Okay. *presses button and looks at her* What is it? Brenda: Well… Is that thing still on? Henry: No… *checks* Woah, oops, it is. *turns it off* Sorry, I accidentally pressed zoom instead. Brenda: What did you zoom into? Henry: Well, I guess your teeth, but… *looks at teeth* They're red. Brenda: I know that, Henry, I need your help. Henry: What is it? Brenda: I need you to pick up this thing that'll get this lipstick off my teeth. Henry: All right, just give me the directions… ~^~ Sally was in a garden outside the church. It was so nice outside, even if it was cold. She turned around and was startled to see Stefan there. Sally: Stefan. Stefan: Greetings, Sally. I hope I have no disturbed you. Sally: No, no, not at all. What are you doing out here? Stefan: Looking for you… Now that it has been revealed to Henry that he is my son, we should work out some sort of arrangement. Sally: Such as? Stefan: I want him to come live with me at Wyndemere. ~^~ Ned arrived to see Lila, Lois, Sonny, Emily and Lucky all gathered round baby Brooke Lynn. Ned headed right for them. Ned: There's my girl. Lila gave her to him and he started playing with her. Ned: Brooke Lynn, you're even bigger then the last time I saw you. Lois suddenly felt guilty about keeping Ned away from his daughter, as she watched him play with her. Suddenly, she saw a woman she recognized as Alexis Davis approach them. Alexis: Hello Ned, who's this cute little girl? Ned: This is Brooke Lynn. Alexis: *looks at Brooke Lynn* You're a pretty little girl. *Brooke smiled at her* She is very sweet. Lois: *jealous* Thank you. I'm Lois Ash- Cerullo, you're Alexis *Davis*, right? Alexis: Right. Lois just realized she almost said Lois Ashton. She began to wonder if she still had feelings for Ned. Ned: *to Brooke Lynn* Sweetie, I would like you to meet a good friend of mine, Alexis Davis. Alexis: Nice to meet you, Brooke Lynn. Henry noticed them as he was passing by and decided to say hi. Henry: Hello! Lucky and Emily: Hi. Sonny: Hey, Henry. Henry: Hello, Mrs. Quartermaine. Lila: Hello Henry. Henry: Hey, Ned, who's the baby? Ned: This is my daughter, Brooke Lynn. Henry: Cute kid. Ned: Thanks. You know, I should probably go see Brenda right now. Henry: Ned… Beware. I was just there. Sonny: What's going on? Henry: Nothing big, just a minor makeup crisis. I'm taking care of it right now… long story. Ned: Okay, well, thanks for the warning. Alexis, could you come with me? Alexis: Sure. Sonny: Henry, what's this minor crisis exactly? Henry: Nothing, nothing that won't be settled by the before the wedding. Ned and Alexis walk off with Brooke Lynn. Henry watches them and then looks to Emily. Henry: Hey, Em, I just realized something. If Alexis and Ned get married, we'll have the same cousin. Emily: Oh yeah *remembers Lois* Oh, Um… right. Henry, maybe now I should introduce you to Lois Cerullo… Ned's ex wife. Henry: *feeling embarrassed* Oh… Hi. Sonny: Lois, this is my cousin, Henry. Lois: Oh, yeah… Nice to meet you. Henry: Nice to meet you too… Well, look at the time… Sonny, do you think Joseph could give me a ride? I'd get my mom, but I don't know where she is right now. Sonny: All right, go ahead. ~^~ As Venus drove on, she saw a road sign: Port Charles - 35 miles. She was relieved that she was almost there, but then she saw the last thing she needed… Police lights. Venus: Oh, come on. She pulled over and the cop came to her window. Venus: Uh, is there a problem officer. Cop: Yes, this car has been reported stolen. Venus: What? Oh yeah, well I was kidnapped! Cop: We can talk about this at the station, ma'am. Venus: Look, you don't understand, I have to get to Port Charles to warn people about something bad that's going to happen. Cop: Right, well, like I said, we can talk about this downtown, now, will you get out of the car peacefully… or with force? Venus couldn't believe this. She looked at the sign and then back at the cop. She had to do what she had to do. She put her foot on the gas and took off speeding. Cop: Oh, crap! He ran back to his car and took off. He picked up the radio and said, "Attention, pursuit of stolen automobile on highway 82, need backup now. Perp heading for Port Charles…" ~^~ Janice: Isn't everything beautiful? Janice looked around the church and then turned to Jax and waited for a response. Jax: Uh… Yeah, everything looks nice. Janice: I just wish Venus were here. Jax: Me, too. Don't worry, we'll get her back safely. Janice: I hope. She's been one of my best friends. It's so good to have you here for me, though. Janice hugs Jax. Jax hesitated to put his arms around her, feeling a bit uncomfortable. This couldn't last much longer, he knew that. He just hoped he didn't hurt Janice too much. ~^~ Mac shrugged at Jerry as he put the file down on his desk. Mac: Look, Jerry, there's nothing more you can do here. Don't you have a wedding to attend? Jerry: I can't go to the wedding. I have to find V. Mac: Don't worry, we'll find her, but Jerry, you have got to take it easy. Mac didn't like Jerry that much, but he could tell how much Jerry liked V. He wouldn't wish losing a loved one on anyone. Jerry: All right, I'll go to the stupid wedding, but I'll be back. Mac: I'll try to get more info by then. Jerry: Thanks. Jerry left. ~^~ Carly entered the church after Virginia had dropped her off (Virginia wasn't feeling well, so she wanted to go home to rest). She noticed how some people looked at her. This wasn't easy, but she wasn't going to let it get to her. It bothered her anyway, though. She was thinking about just running away, but when she turned around, she saw Jason. Carly: Jason, hi. Jason: Hey, Carly. *checks out her new dress* You look great. Carly: *smiles* Thanks. You look great, too. Is the wedding starting soon? Jason: In a little bit. Want me to show you around? Carly nods, as Jason takes her hand and shows her around. ~^~ Venus looked into the rear view mirror and saw ten cop cars following her. She had to chuckle just a little. Only less than a year ago, she was a cop, upholding the law, and now she was being chased by cops, breaking the law. This sure was a switch. She had to do it, though. She had to warn Sonny and Brenda about the approaching danger. ~^~ Sally: What!? Stefan: I want him to stay with me. Sally shook her head. Sally: I'm sorry, but that just is not a possibility. Stefan: You have had him for 16 years… Sally: So your solution is to take him away from me? Stefan: Not that, just… I just want him to live with me. Sally: Well, that just won't work out so I suggest we find another solution. Stefan: Why don't you both move to Wyndemere? Sally: What? Stefan: You two can stay in the guesthouse. This way, you can have your privacy, but I can still see my son. Sally: I… I all ready have a house. Stefan: Well… How about this, you two move into the guesthouse for about a month or so, and if it does not work out, we can come up with a new solution. I will pay any bills needed for your house. Sally: I don't know… I need time to think about this. Stefan: I would like to tell Henry of this possibility. See what he thinks… Sally: I don't know what he'd think… I'll discuss it with him, okay? When we get home, I'll talk to him then. Stefan: Very well. I have other obligations tonight I must attend to. Sally: Okay. Well, we better get to the church, I think it might start any second now. ~^~ Jason and Carly were sitting in a pew, when Luke appeared. Luke: Hello, Jason… and my dear sweat niece, Caroline. Carly: *annoyed* Luke. Jason: *stands* Luke, can we talk? Luke: Sure, kid. They both go into an aisle. Jason: Luke, I don't want you to cause any trouble for Carly. Luke: Trust me, I don't need to. She gets herself into trouble. *notices Stefan and Sally come in* What the hell is the prince of death doing here? Jason: *looks to Stefan* I don't know, he's invited though. I guess it's because he's now family to Sonny. Luke: Oh, great… A Cassadine at a wedding, just what we need. Luke wondered what the hell Sonny was thinking, but most importantly, what Stefan was doing entering with Sally. He realized that they both had a kid now, but he wondered exactly where this was going to go. ~^~ Brenda started panicking. Brenda: The wedding, it’s going to start soon, and I'm going to be up there with red teeth… Ned: Brenda, calm down. Stressing yourself out won't do you any good. Alexis: Ned's right. Lois rolled her eyes at this remark. She didn't really like Alexis too much. Just then, Henry entered. Robin: Henry? Brenda: You got it?! Henry pulls a bottle out of bag. Henry: Right, the directions are on the back. Brenda: Thank you so much, I am eternally grateful! Brenda kissed Henry on cheek as she went to get the lipstick out of her teeth. When she came out, she smiled to show white teeth (they had a slight pinkish tint, but they weren't about to mention that). Lois: All right, great, now we can start putting this show on the road!