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Sonny, Lucky and Jason were at the penthouse, discussing his upcoming wedding to Carly, when, suddenly, Liz came in, tears streaming down her face.
Lucky: What's wrong?
Liz: (snuffeling) Ohhh... Lucky... it's... it's... Tom...
Jason: (straightening up) What about him?
Liz: (swallows hard & brushes some tears away from her cheeks) He's out of jail!
When Emily reached Luke's club, it looked completely deserted.
Emily: Luke? Luke, are you here?
Tom: (stepping out of the shadows) No... but I am...
Lucky: What?! That... that's not possible... Why didn't someone call me? What---
Jason: Slow down, kid... Um, did you want a guard on you or something?
Liz: I don't know! I just don't know what to do!
Sonny: Calm down... I'll assign you a guard right now... Won't even notice him...
Sonny reached for the phone, and she calmed down slightly...
Emily got at least three shades paler, and laid a protective hand on her growing bulge unconsciously.
Emily: (shakily) Wha... what are you doing here?
Tom: I came to see you, princess... There are things we missed out on...
Liz: Um... Lucky?
Lucky: (stops pacing) Yeah?
Liz: There's... there's something you should know... about that night...
Lucky: (mouth suddenly dry) What?
Liz: He... he was gonna hurt us. Both of us. He said so. The only reason he didn't was you and Nikolas...
Emily: (practically spitting her words) We have no business.
Tom: Oh? I beg to differ... (looks at her belly) You've been making babies without me? Oh, I'm hurt...
Emily backed away instinctively.
Tom: How far along are you?
Emily: Not that it's any of your business, but, five months. Why?
Tom: (smirking) Just wanted to know how long I had to wait for my prize...
Something in her eyes snapped then, and she gave him a good glare that would have rivaled any Sonny or Jason ever gave.
Emily: (deadly cold) I am the only reason you are alive; I wouldn't threaten me.
Tom: Oh?
Emily: If I hadn't worried about my brother getting caught, he would have killed you without hesitation... I should've let him... No one would've ever found your body or even missed you...
Lucky stared at the door after Liz left, cursing himself for the situation.
Lucky: Damnit! This is all my fault!
Sonny: How you figure?
Lucky: I... I handled it wrong.
He looked at Jason and spoke in a confessing tone.
Lucky: If Nikolas and Elizabeth weren't there... if it had just been me and Em that night with him... I'd've killed him. Shot him dead and called you to help hide the body. No question. Never should've involved them... Should've just followed my innitial instinct and un-involved them right at the start, going straight to you... I'm sorry, man...
Tom: (grabbing her by the arm) Don't threaten me, little girl. I got enough of that during the trial from big-brother...
Emily: (struggling to get out of his grasp) What are you talking about?
Tom: He told me, no matter what the outcome, I'd better never approach you again... I don't think I need to go into detail...
Emily: No; I have an idea what else he may have said...
Tom: (yanking her closer) I will have you, and no one will be able to protect you...
Luke: (coming in) I beg to differ...
Jason looked at Lucky and clapped him on the shoulder reassuringly.
Jason: Wasn't your place to tell, kid... you promised Emily; it's good to keep promises...
Lucky: (eyes downcast) Thanks, man...
Suddenly the phone rang, startling them.
Sonny: Corithos. (paling) Wha... when? Where is she, Luke?
Jason and Lucky's heads snapped up and looked at Sonny in alarm at his tone.
Sonny: Yeah... okay, we'll... we'll be right there... (hanging up phone) Emily... she went into premature labor... Luke's riding in the ambulance with her...
Emily: (eyes bright with fear and pain) Ohhhh... Luke... wha--- yow!
Luke: (smoothing her damp hair back comfortingly) You're gonna be just fine, darlin'...
Emily: (breathing heavily) What... about... my... babies?
Luke: They... they're gonna be just fine too...
Emily: (weakly) Promise me?
Luke: (voice breaking) Oh, babe...
Mercifully, before he could answer further, she passed out...
There's a low rock wall,
by the cliffs of Mohar.
Runs down from the ground,
right up through the sea air.
As a child I would climb
to the top of those stairs,
and wish on the fog
I was anywere else.
By the time Sonny, Jason, and Lucky got to the hospital, a visibly shaken Luke was sitting with his face in his hands outside a room in the ER.
Lucky: (shakily) Dad?
Luke looked up at him, his eyes glistening with unshed tears.
Luke: (clears his throat) Oh, um, hey-a Cowboy... They took her in there to try and stop it... they think maybe they can...
Jason: What caused it?
Luke: Panic attack.... Some guy came into the club while she was alone and threatened her... He and I got into it, but while we were duking it out... she got freaked, I guess...
He sighed and raked shaky fingers through his hair.
The farms and the valleys,
are ringed with the stones,
of the men who built walls,
so's to be more alone.
All that's left of them now,
are their fears and their bones,
But, the rocks they pulled up,
were all I've ever known.
Lucky stood stiff and rigid, speaking only one word.
Lucky: Tom.
Jason: (affirmingly) Had to be... Where's he now?
Luke: Got away in the confusion. I was worried about Emily.
Sonny: Don't matter; I'll get my men to find him...
The rock fought my spirit,
the rock fed my anger.
The rock broke my heart
like the waves of the sea.
I tried hard to fight,
but, it still grew inside me.
This island, my Ireland,
the rock is in me.
Innnn meeee.
Meanwhile, in the hospital room, the doctors frantically did everything they could think of to stop the labor, including a special solution in the IV...
Though unconscious, Tom's words still burned in her ears...
Tom: I will have you... this time, no one will protect you...
Struggling, fighting against the darkness, she wanted to be awake, to do something to save her babies... Suddenly, there was an illuminated figure before her...
Emily: Mom?
Hard and cold was the ground,
in which this child grew.
Unforgiving and cold,
was the home that I knew.
But, knowing the soil
holds no harbor for you,
makes pulling up roots
that much eaiser to do.
Paige: Emily...
Emily: (rushing to embrace her) Mom! But... if I can... (highly upset) I'm dead?
Paige: (reassuringly) No, no, baby... you're gonna be just fine, as well as my grandson and grandaughter.
Emily: What?
Paige: They're a boy and a girl... You and Lucky are going to raise them, and they are going to grow up beautiful and healthy... As well as the fact that this won't be your only pregnancy...
Emily: I'm gonna have more? How many?
Paige: Sorry, baby. I can't tell you too much, but I can tell you that your husband and babies need you... as well as the rest of your family...
Set sail, young pilgrims.
Set sail to a new land.
Set sail, our future
is out there to find.
The rock fought my spirit,
the rock fed my anger,
the rock broke my heart,
like the waves of the sea.
Emily: (tearfully) I miss you.
Paige: I miss you too...
She pulled her daughter into a final embrace, as they were surrounded by a bright light...
The rock fought my spirit,
the rock fed my anger,
the rock broke my heart,
like the waves of the sea.
Now it's been years
since I've been in this place.
And, the winds of my life,
have weathered my face.
Lucky: (pushing his hair back from his eyes) Shouldn't they know something by now? What's takin' so long? Five months... it's too soon...
Jason: I need some air. I think I'll---
Doctor: Lucky Spencer?
But, it's only with distance,
and the coming of grace,
that I see in you beauty
I could never replace.
The rock forged my spirit,
the rock was my anchor,
the rock held me fast
through the storms of my youth.
Lucky: Yeah?
Doctor: (smiling) They're going to be just fine. We were able to stop the labor.
Lucky: She's in there?
Doctor: Yes; you can see her when we---
Without waiting for her to finnish, he rushed past her into the room...
Now, you'll never die,
'cause you'll live on inside me.
On Illan sha, Moharan Fain.
Lai li lai lai.
Lai lai
lai li lai
li li lai lai
Lai lai
lai lai lai
lai lai lai
lai lai lai lai lai lai
Lai lai lai lai lai lai
LAI
Three days had passed. Carly knew about Tom, and was insisting on going with Sonny & Jason to find him.
Carly: (whining) But Jase...
Jason: (firmly) You're eight months pregnant, Carly! No! (cocks his head over to Johnny) She doesn't leave.
Johnny: Yes sir...
As soon as the elevator-doors shut on Sonny & Jason, Carly looked at Johnny and started speaking in her most cajoling tone...
Carly: Johnny? Where they goin'?
Johnny: I don't know, and if I did, I couldn't tell you, you know that...
Carly: (high-pitched whine) But, Johnny...
Lucky and Emily walked into Luke's, her heavy coat concealing her impending pregnancy. Lucky's eyes widened as he saw Juan on the stage.
Lucky: What the world...
Luke: You want me to fire Claude again?
Lucky: Nah, s'ok...
But, as Juan started setting up, and began his greeting...
Juan: ...and, I'd like to dedicate this song to the special lady down by bar, Emily Quartermaine...
Lucky: (under his breath) Spencer.
Juan: No New Year's day to celebrate. No chocolate-covered candy hearts to give away. No first of Spring. No song to sing. In fact, here's just another ordinary day. No April rain. No flowers bloom. No wedding Saturday within the month of June. But, what it is, is something true. Made up of these three words that I must say to you. I just called, to say, I love you. I just called, to say how much I care. I just called, to say, I love you. And, I mean it from the bottom of my heart. No Summer's high. No warm July. No autumn breeze. No falling leaves. Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies. No Libra sun. No Halloween. No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring. But, what it is, though old, so new. To fill your heart like no other three words could ever do. I just called, to say, I love you. I just called, to say how much I care, I do. I just called, to say, I love you. And, I mean it from the bottom of my heart. I just called, to say, I love you. I just called, to say how much I care, I do. I just called, to say, I love you. And, I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart. I just called to say, I love you. I just called to say how much I care, I do. And, I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, baby of my heart...
After a few sets, Juan came over to the bar to take a break.
Juan: Emily...
Emily: Hey.
Juan: I missed---
But, he stopped short as she suddenly removed her coat...
Juan: Been busy, have ya?
Johnny stood at the door, rubbing his ever-tightening neck. He was one of the few people who liked Carly, but... at the moment his reason eluded him...
Johnny: Please go inside? You know I can't let you go any further than this...
Carly: Please, Johnny... C'mon... I can help!
Johnny: (exasperated) No! Just... just go inside, willya?
Carly: (stomping her foot) Ooooh!
Spinning on her heel, she stomped back into the penthouse, finally, slamming the door behind her for good measure...
Emily felt Lucky stiffen beside her, and put a warning hand on his forearm.
Emily: (brightly) I married Lucky, and we're expecting twins. And you? How's... uh... (pretends to think) What is that girl's name... (snaps her fingers) Yes! How are you and Cherre?
Juan: Cherre was a mistake... She was never half of what you are...
Emily: Damn straight she wasn't! But... your loss.
Juan: Is it? I mean---
Lucky: Aw, hell...
And, without warning, he decked him!
Just as Juan was getting up, Luke came to them, and whispered something to Lucky.
Lucky: (handing the keys to Emily) Look, I gotta go... (gives her a quick peck) I'll be home later, okay?
Emily: (shudders) Something's wrong?
Lucky: (reassuringly) No, no... Just go ahead home. Please?
Emily: (nodding) Okay...
But, for good measure, she reached up and gave him a passionate kiss goodbye...
Carly paced around the penthouse, bored out of her skull. AJ had Micheal for the night, she was not allowed to help with this Tom business... And, why not?! She and Emily had a rocky start... okay, understatement of the millenium... but... they were finally close. Like real sisters... And, Carly may be a lot of things, but once she loves someone, she's fiercely loyal and protective. What if they didn't get him in time? What if---
Emily: (entering the penthouse) Hey, Carly.
Carly: Emily? You okay?
Emily: (surprised) Yeah... Carly, I think your pregnancy hormones are starting to get to you...
Carly: No... I was just worried... Where's Lucky?
Emily: (giving Carly a knowing look) Where the rest of the guys are, I suppose...
Emily came out of the kitchen with the hot-chocolate, just as there was a knock at the door.
Johnny: Juan Santiago is here.
Carly: (smirking) Let him in...
Johnny nodded, allowing Juan to enter. After the door was pulled shut behind him, Emily looked at him with her arms crossed over her chest.
Emily: What do you want?
Juan: (simply) You.
Carly: You've got one hell of a nerve!
Emily: (holding up a hand) Carly, I can handle this... Of all the... I'm married! I'm pregnant! Are you insane?!
Juan: I made some big mistakes... (sighs) The biggest was loosing you...
Carly: Sit down, honey. Let me handle this...
Emily: (makes a sweeping gesture with her hands) Be my guest...
Juan: You have no business---
Carly: This is my little sister--- well, sister-in-law, but, still--- so, yes, I do have business!
No one noticed the guys walk in. They saw Carly laying into Juan, and decided to sit back and watch...
Juan: Look---
Carly: No; you look! You cheated on her with some skank... Hell, you were still trying to get her to sleep with you... What if you'd've exposed her to something?
Juan: (protesting) I wouldn't've!
Carly: Sure... Look, you think you can do what you did to her, and then just come back, after she's happy, married and pregnant?! Why don't you go back to your little sleazy groupie slut?!
Juan: Shouldn't Emily have the say?
Emily: (waves from behind her mug) Bye...
Juan: You would choose him over---
Emily: I'm married. I already did...
Huffily, Juan stalked out...
Jason: (trying to hide the smile) Why'd you let him in?
Carly: (shrugs) I was bored, and you wouldn't let me help with that Tom thing...
Unforgettable, that's what you are.
Unforgettable, though near or far.
Like a song of love that clings to me,
how the thought of you does things to me,
never before has there been someone more
Carly walked down the aisle, in a lovely pink lace dress...Jason stood, standing with the priest, in a white tux.
Carly's eyes glistened as she walked down the aisle, shifting her boquet of lilacs...
Unforgettable, in every way.
And, forevermore,
that's how you'll stay.
That's why darling, it's incredible.
That someone so unforgettable,
thinks that I am unforgettable too.
The priest joined their hands, as they began their vows, and knew they were finally together, forever... As the rings were exchanged, he took her in his arms, and kissed her passionately.
Priest: May I present Mr. and Mrs. Jason Morgan?
No, never before,
has someone been more
Before she could step down, and go to the recption...
Carly: Ooooh...
Jason: (concerned) What? What is it?
Carly: I'm havin' a baby... Now!
Oooh, unforgettable,
in every way.
And, forevermore,
that's how you'll stay.
That's why darling,
it's incredible.
That someone so unforgettable,
thinks that I am unforgettable, too...
There she goes,
there she goes again.
Racing through my brain.
And I just can't contain
this feeling that remains.
There she blows (she blows again),
there she blows again (she blows again).
Pulsing through my veins (she blows again),
And, I just can't contain
this feeling that remains.
Carly lay on the bed, Jason on one side, Sonny on the other.
Carly: (jokingly) Some honeymoon, huh?
Jason: S'ok...
Carly: I--- yow! (grabs Jason's hand) Married or not, if you think you're ever touchin' me again, you're sadly mistaken!
Finally, the contraction was over, and she let go.
Carly: Oh... I'm sorry, Jase... did I hurt your hand?
Jason: Nah, m'fine...
Carly: Good... mmmfffmmmph... ay... oooooh... (gives Sonny a death-glare) You... you did this! This is your fault! Ow!
There she goes,
there she goes again.
She calls my name,
pulls my train,
no one else could heal my pain.
But, I just can't contain,
this feeling that remains.
(she calls my name)
She calls my name,
pulls my train,
no one else could heal my pain.
Carly's screams could be heard all over the maternity ward. Lucky even overheard one orderly talking about ''the crazy lady they had to strap down'', and... well, it wasn't much of a guess who they were talking about... Emily sat in the waiting-room next to Lucky and looked at her buldge nervously.
Emily: Oh, boy...
Lucky: Relax. She'll be fine...
Emily: Oh, I know she will... it's just... (in a small voice) D'ya think it'll be that bad when I...?
Lucky: (putting his arms around her) I hope not; I sure don't envy Sonny and Jason right now...
But, I just can't contain,
this feeling that remains.
(she calls my name)
There she goes,
(calls my name, calls my name)
there she goes again.
(calls my name, calls my name)
Chasing down my lane,
(calls my name, calls my name)
And, I just can't contain,
the feeling that remains.
Finally, after about four hours...
Carly: Aw... geez, Sonny... it's got your head... mmmfffhhh...
Doctor: Come on, Mrs. Morgan... just a few more pushes...
Finally...
Doctor: Congratulations... It's a girl!
(calls my name)
There she goes.
(calls my name, she goes again.)
There she goes.
(there she goes again)
There she goes.
(there she goes again)...
Emily pulled her black maternity-dress over her head, sighing.
Emily: I look like a big, fat, penguin!
Lucky: (tilting his head critically) No, but you look a bit like Julia Roberts...
Emily: (gives him a peck on the cheek) I love you...
Suddenly, Sonny knocks on the door.
Sonny: Okay, guys... let's hit it...
Most of the town were gathered at the Queen of Angels as Carly, Sonny, Emily, and Lucky stood in front of the church with the baby. Even AJ sat in a front pew with Micheal...
Priest: And, what name have you chosen for this child?
Carly: Chelsea Claire Corinthos.
The reception party was a bit smaller than the actual christening; only close family and friends...
Carly: (aside to Emily) This is sooo much better than either of Micheal's christening recptions... No Quartermaines, and no Amanda Barrington!
Emily: Ahem?
Carly: Oh... Well, you're a Spencer.
Emily: K...
Carly: (smiles) I can't wait until yours...
Emily: Me neither... I'm so tired of waddling like a penguin... (confessing) I'm just afraid of the actual birth...
Carly: Don't sweat it... You look at those two little angels, and it'll be worth it...
Bobbie: Oh, Sonny... she's beautiful... Looks just like her Daddy...
Sonny: (grinning proudly) Yeah... gotta have fire with mine and Carly's genes in her...
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