Jax's Penthouse: V(on the phone)Hello, I understand you custom make cigars? I was wondering if you were responsible for making a cigar I saw recently. I believe it was a Columbian blend... Jax:(enters, pulls the phone receiver out of V's hand and hangs it up)You're trying to track down the killer of our next door neighbor, aren't you? V:Well, if I don't, who will? Jax:It's not your responsibility. Let the police handle it. V:That's just it. They're not. If I don't do something that poor man's death will go unanswered for. Jax(kneels down and takes her hand in his)V, I love you. We're going to have a baby. I don't want you to be hurt. Can't you just be content to plan our wedding and prepare for the birth of our child? V:Jax, I can do both. Why can't you just accept me for the way I am instead of wanting me to be like Brenda. I'll never be satisfied just being some man's wife or some child's mother. I need to have a life of my own, as well. I need my own identity. God forbid if something should ever happen to you, but it could and where would I be if I built my whole life around you and then one day you were gone. I'd be completely lost. It's not healthy to build your life around just one person. Can't you see that? Can't you see I have to have a life outside of you? Jax:I don't begrudge you a life of your own, but why does it have to be something dangerous. V: Because catching criminals is something I love. Jax, I have an idea. Why don't we compromise. You're worried about my safety, so why don't you help me track down our neighbor's killer? Wyndemere: Mrs. Lansbury:(enters)Mr. Cassadine, Mr. Ward to see you. Stefan:Send him in.(Justus enters)What can I do for you, Mr. Ward? Justus:(hands him a folded up legal document)Consider yourself served. Stefan:What is this? Justus:Bobbie has filed for divorce from you. She's done waiting for you to sign divorce papers. She's taking you to court to dissolve your marriage. Stefan:She's wasting her time because I'll fight this and I'll win. You'll tell my wife that, won't you, Mr. Ward.(Justus exits and Alexis enters) Alexis:Mission accomplished. Stefan:You left Ms. Roberts bracelet where ever those two stumble-bums, Taggert and Garcia can find it? And someone saw you trying to smother Carla Solieto? Alexis:We got lucky there. Amy Vining number one Carly hater saw me and once the police discover the bracelet in Carla's bed, Amy Vining will become convinced it was Carly she saw ans swear it to the police and anyone else who'll listen to her. Stefan;Excellent. Alexis:What was Justus Ward doing here? Stefan:He came to give me this.(he hands her the paper Justus gave him)I want you to file a counter motion to fight this action. Alexis:Consider it done. Stefan, are you sure you're not fighting a losing battle, here. Stefan:Alexis, have you ever known me not to get something I didn't truly want when I set my mind to it? Alexis:No, but there's a first time for everything. Stefan, there's something you need to know. The man you have watching Bobbie called. She just left town with Jerry Jacks. They've gone away together for some romantic tryst. Sleepyhollow Inn: Innkeeper(shows Jerry and Bobbie to their room)Well, Mr. and Mrs. Jacks, this is your room. It has a nice view of the lake just as you requested, Mr. Jacks. I hope you're happy with it. Jerry:It's fine. (Jerry gives the innkeeper a tip and she leaves) Bobbie(inspecting the room)So, you've registered us as Mr. and Mrs. and you've only reserved one room. That's a bit presumptuous, don't you think? Jerry:(leans back against the door giving her a speaking look)Not really. We've been skirting around this for awhile, now. Don't you think it's time we take our relationship to the next level? Bobbie:I could always get myself a room of my own. Jerry:Yeah, you could do that, but you won't, will you? Bobbie(walks over to him)No, I'm not going anywhere. I'm tired of letting Stefan hold my life hostage by refusing to give me a divorce.(she puts her arms around him and fits her body to his)You're right, it's long past time we moved our relationship to the next level. Jerry:Now you're talking.(they melt into a passionate kiss and Jerry scoops Bobbie up into his arms and carries her over to the bed) Carla's Hospital Room: Taggert:Will you go over it, again, once more, Miss Vining. Amy:I came in here to check on Mrs. Morgan when I saw someone trying to smother her with a pillow. I started screaming and they ran away. Garcia(picks someong up off the bed)Marcus, take a look at this. It looks like our perp left something behind when they were trying to off Solieto. Taggert(examines the bracelet)There's an inscription written inside. To my darling daughter, Caroline, from you loving mother, Virginia. Amy:My god it was Carly. I should have known it was her. Garcia:Why do you think it's Carly Roberts. Amy:Her real name is Caroline Benson and Virginia Benson is her adopted mother. Caroline and Virginia, it all fits. It's obvious Carly is the one I saw. Carla married Jason who Carly just so happens to want for herself. It's obvious she wants to get rid of Carla so she can have Jason for herself. Garcia:I can't fault your logic. Taggert:So I guess it looks like we're going to have to have another little chat with Carly Roberts. Outside the Quartermaine Mansion: Lois:All right, Bensonhurst, what's this plan you have? Sonny:You remember how we used to steal apples from the fruitstand when we were kids? Lois:Yeah, you used to play Camille and fake an appendicitis of asthma attack to distract the vendors, while I swiped a couple of apples while they weren't looking. Sonny:Well, you get the play Camille, this time. And while you're distracting the Q's, I'm going to slip upstairs and sneak Brooke out without them even knowing what happened. the end ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com