Sonny's Penthouse: Carly(opens the door to Robin)You got here quicker than I expected. Robin:Carly, tell me what you told me over the phone is some kind of sick joke. Carly:I wish it were, but it's all too true. I don't like you anymore than you like me, so if it wasn't true do you think I'd really call you over here. Uncle Luke was right when he said you were the only one who can understand what Sonny's going through, right now. That you may be the only one who can help him. Robin:Where is he? Carly:He's up in Stone's old room. Robin:Then I'll go to him. (she goes upstairs. When she arrives at Stone's old room she sees Sonny sitting in the window seat staring out into space)Sonny?(when he doesn't answer she goes over and sits down next to him, then she wraps her arms around him)Sonny, it's going to be all right. Dining Room, Wyndemere: Stefan:Barbara, don't you think it's time you paid another visit to Dr. Jones. Bobbie:I really don't think that will be necessary. Stefan:Why? Did my mother make some kind of assurances to you when you visited her the other night. Bobbie:How did you...Are you having me watched? Did you follow me? Stefan:No, I did none of those things. It was very easy to deduce where you might have went. What did you discuss with my mother. Bobbie(considers lying for a moment, then finally decides to get it up)I went to your mother to offer her a deal. I told her in exchange for giving me that tape and dropping any plans to take custody of Lucas away from me, I'd give her her painting back. Stefan:You did what! Bobbie:You heard me. I don't know what you've done with it, but I know it's somewhere here and I'm going to find it. I have every intention of keeping the deal I made with your mother. Stefan;You know what that painting means to me and still you would betray me like this and give it back to my mother. Bobbie:Stefan, you told me what it was like being raised by your mother. How horrible she was to you as you were growing up. And yet you're willing to wish the same fate on Lucas when all it'll take to prevent it is to give your mother back her stupid painting. Stefan:Barbara, you have no way of knowing it my mother will keep her end of the bargain with you once she has that painting back in her possession, again. She could very well be playing you the way I want you to play Jones. Bobbie:Well, that's a chance I'm willing to take. Stefan:Barbara, I'm not going to let you give that painting to my mother. Bobbie:I don't recall asking you for your permission. Stefan:You'll never find that painting without my assistance. Bobbie:Oh, I'll find it even if I have to take this place apart brick-by-brick to do it. Stefan:Barbara, forget about that painting. Just stick to our original plan of playing Jones and turning him against my mother and all will work out as you wish it to. Bobbie:If you want someone to play Tony, you can do it, yourself. I don't have time to waste on Tony. I've got a painting to find. (she pauses at the doorway to look back at him)I can't believe you're putting a stupid painting over the welfare of a child. My child! Sonny's Penthouse: Carly(as Robin comes down the stairs)How did it go? Robin:He's doing a little better. We talked about things. I think I convinced Sonny it would be better if he did something instead of just sitting around her with nothing to do but think. But I really think the person he needs most right now is Brenda. Carly:You can just forget that. I'm willing to put up with you, but not her. Robin:This isn't what you want to put with. It's what's best for Sonny. Sonny loves Brenda and he needs to be with her. I know if she knew what was going on with him, you couldn't keep her away from him. Carly:Sonny loves me, too, and I'll see him through this without the help of Brenda Barrett, thank you very much. Robin:Sonny told me what you did to him. Carly:And Sonny told me who did this to him. It was John Jacks and the only reason he did this to Sonny is because of your good pal Brenda. This has happened to Sonny because of Brenda and all the stupid games she's been playing with Jax and Sonny. Let me make somthing clear, honey. As long as I have anything to say about it, Brenda Barrett isn't going to gt within ten feet of Sonny ever again. Nobody Leaves Manor: Veronica(checks to makes she the gun she has in her purse is all safe and nestled between her wallet and make-up case, then she rings the doorbell. A maid answers)Hello, I'm Julia Barrett. Brenda's big sister. May I come in? Maid(steps back to allow her entry)Of course, Ms. Barrett, what can I do for you. Veronica:Is my sister home by any chance. I've come a long way to see her. I just flew in from London on a lark and I thought I'd drop in on her and catch up. Maid:No, I'm afraid you've missed her. She and Mr. Jacks are out of town at the moment. They're in Alaska with Mr. Jacks family. Veronica:Do you know why they'll be coming back? Maid:They don't plan to return until the morning of their wedding. Veronica:Really? Thank you very much. Oh, if Jax or Brenda shouldn't happen to check in, please don't mention I was here. I think I'll stick around town until the wedding and I want to surprise them. Maid:(as she shows Veronica to the door)Of course, Maam.(she closes the door) Veronica:Well, Brenda, darling, I guess our reunion will have to wait until the morning of your wedding. Maybe it's for the best. I do so love to make a dramatic entrance. Sonny's Penthouse: Sonny(comes downstairs dressed and finds no one around)Carly? I've decided to go into the club for a few hours. I'll be back, later. Carly:Sonny! Sonny, come quick! Come to the nursery! It's Michael! Sonny(rushes up the stairs and to the nursery)Carly, what is it? What's wrong? Carly:Sonny, it's Michael. He's burning up. And he's got this awful rash all over him. Look! Sonny(comes over to the crib and places his hand against Michael's forehead)You're right. He's on fire. I think we'd better rush him to the hospital. Will February Sweeps be a dud? ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com