Philip was ready to get in the shower when the doorbell rang.He huried to get it and was surprised to see Belle on the other side.

"Hey Belle,what are you doing here?"

"Well I came to vist Chloe.Is she here?"

"Sorry Belle,but she and Ryan left early today to do something."

"Okay well bye."Philip watched Belle leave and then an idea popped in his head.Who better to help him win Chloe back then Belle?

"Belle wait."Belle stopped and turned around.

"Yes,Philip?"

"Well I need your help."

"Let me guess,you want to win Chloe back?"He looked at her dumbfounded.

"How'd you know?"

"Phil,buddy,I grew up with you right?"he noded"I know you and I know Chloe.I can tell you both love each other.I mean everyone knew no matter what happened between you guyswhat you had was true love.What ever Chloe did to you doesn't matter,what matters is the love you have for one another.If there's anything I can do to help you I'll do it!So when do I start?"

"As soon as possible."Belle thought for a second and then the idea hit her.

"Chloe's birthday is coming up right?"

"Yeah.I could never forget that day."

"Well Philip lead me to your photo albums I have work to do."He looked at her confused."Philip trust me!Once Chloe see what I'm gonna help you build she'll fall right back in love with you." ************ 1 week later Philip pulled out his gift for Chloe.This was it.Hopefully this would show Chloe how much he still loved her.He got out of bed,got dressed, and went down stairs to make sure the cook was making Chloe's birthday breakfest.Once the cook had finished prepareing Philip had him bring it to Chloe's room,making sure that they didn't wake her.He watched her sleep for a few minutes befor ehe woke her up.

"Chloe wake up."he shoke her.She mumbled and something and shifted in the bed.

"Chloe wake up." Again she ignored him and shifted.Chloe never made anything easy for him.He kissed her lips and she insteadly woke up and pushed him off.

"God Philip have you lost your mind?What was that for?"He shrugged.

"Well can you aleast tell me why your in my room looking at half naked me?"

"Does it bother you?It's not like I haven't seen more then that."She shot him a dirty look.

"Yeah well we were married then."

"We still are."

"But we're not together like that."

"We could be."

"You know this convesation is going nowhere why are you here?"

"Did you forget what day it is today?"

"What day is it today?"

"Don't tell me you forget your own birthday?"

"Today's my birthday?"Chloe got up and walked over to the calender.It was true.Today was her birthday."God!I'm such an idiot,I can't even remember my own birthday."

"Your not an idiot.Your just busy.Besides I was here to remind you.Now you can open my present."

"You got me a present?"

"Yeah,why is that hard to believe?"

"Philip I don't think you should give me a present.I mean you don't have to."

"I want to."He disappeared and seconds later came back with a medium looking box.

"Here.Happy Birthday."Chloe took the box out of his hands,but didn't open it."You can open it you know."

"Thanks Philip,what would I do without you?"She open the box and inside was an ablum.On the cover in Gold letter was written Phloe For Life.

"Why you doing this Philip?"

"Maybe cause I love you."

"Sure you do and I'm the queen of France."

"I really do love you."

'Whatever."she opened to the first page and on it was a picture of the tree Philip had carved there intials into and the lyrics to "I Need You".On the next couple of page were a pictures of their wedding day.Then pictures fromt he Last Blast Dance 2000 and 2001.Then towards the end were blank pages.

"Thanks Philip.Even though we're not together I really want to thank you for the present."she huged him."I have one questiont hough,why do you have so many blank pages?"

"My secret.I'll tell you one day."she broke the hug and backed away.

"Okay thanks again and I'll just eat the breakfest and I'll see you later."

"Yeah.Bye."

"Yeah.I'll see you later."He smiled and then left.As soona s he was gone she locked the door behind her and started to cry.Why did he make her want him so bad?Why couldn't she get him out of her head?And now with this gift and the words I love you,did she want him back?No!She couldn't forget the past.As much as she wanted to she couldn't forget Philip's betryal.She couldn't forget what Jan had told her and she couldn't forget the proof Jan had or the fact that she at one time had been carrying Philip's baby.She couldn't forget the fact that Philip had slept with Jan or that she had to pay 3 millions dollars to Jan to disappear with her and Philip's child.The child that she had never told him he had or never would.Niether Jan nor Chloe would ever speak of the baby to Philip and he would never find out about it,just like he would find out about Ryan.

***********

Chloe had left as soon as she could for Salem Place.She had left Ryan with the maid and had left without Philip finding out.Now she had to get her mind off of Philip.She opened the door bumped into someone.

"I'm sorry.I'm such a klutz.I never watch where I'm going."Chloe said as she got up.

"It's alright.It was my fault too."Chloe looked up to see a very handsome man looking at her.

"I'm new in Salem.I don't know my way around.I'm only here to help my grandfather with his business deals."

"Oh.Hi I'm Chloe Lane."

"My name is Micheal Cintura.Nice to meet you." "Well I should be going.Nice to meet you and I hope I see you around."

"Me too."Chloe left and headed into Salem Place.Micheal watched her leave.Something about her was special.He had to learn more about her.