�So you finally decide to come back to ELQ and you actually get an office this time.�
Ned looks up from behind his desk. �Jax I really don�t have time for this.�
�Well then I suggest you make the time because this involves your daughter and the love of your life.�
�Alexis is no longer the love of my life, so get over it already.�
�Do you have any intention of helping her get Kristina back?�
�Do you honestly think I want my family to raise her?�
�So what do you plan on doing?�
�I don�t know Jax.� He holds up a bunch legal documents. �Right now I�m in the middle of an overseas deal that could bring in millions for ELQ�.�
Cutting him off. �I can�t believe your more worried about ELQ then you are about your little girl.�
Walking past him. �Jax, Kristina is being well taken care of.�
�Maybe so but not by the person who matters the most.�
�Alexis did this to herself.�
�With the help of you and Skye.� Grabbing his arm. �I thought you felt bad for what you did to her and wanted to help her.�
�That was the alcohol talking.�
�Okay what did the old man say to you to make you go back on your word to Alexis.�
�This conversation is over.� He walks towards the elevator. �Now if you don�t mind I have work to do.�
Jax steps on the elevator. �This isn�t over Ashton, I�m going to help Alexis get Kristina back at any and all cost.�
The elevator door closes, Ned throws the documents across the room.
~ Alexis�s Penthouse ~
Opening the front door. �Emily.�
�Hi Alexis, I was wondering if we could talk.�
�Depends on what you want to talk about. If you�re here to tell me why you called off your engagement to my nephew, or talk to me about how I can get Kristina back then please come in. But if you�re here to talk about what a horrible mother I am and how Kristina is better off without me then it�s best if you leave.�
�I didn�t come here to talk about Nikolas but I did come here to talk about Kristina and I don�t think you�re an awful parent. Anybody who would put their self through all the crap the Q�s have to dish out just to be near their baby is ok in my book.�
Giving her a hug and letting her in. �Thanks Emily you have no idea how grateful I am to hear that.�
�I know my family isn�t making this easy on you and I�m sorry. I really wish I could do something to help.�
�Just being on my side helps.�
�After everything you have done for Zander and myself how could I not be.�
�Speaking of Zander what�s up with that. I mean last I knew you were in love with Nikolas?�
�It�s a long complicated story Alexis and one I don�t really think you�d be interested in.�
�For somebody so in love you look awfully sad.�
�Why don�t we sit on the couch.�
�Emily is everything okay?�
Sitting down. �Alexis I haven�t been completely honest with everyone.� Alexis grabs her hand. �I have breast cancer and I didn�t want Zander to know so I asked Nikolas to pretend he�s in love with me.�
�Emily sweetie I�m sorry, if you need anything I�m always here.�
�Thank you Alexis, but thanks to Nikolas I�m really starting to deal with it.�
�I know he cares deeply for you.� Knock at the door �Excuse me while I go get that.�
�Well I went and spoke to Ned a little while ago and let�s just say I don�t think we�ll be able to count on his support.� Noticing Emily. �I didn�t realize you had company.�
Standing up. �That�s okay Jax I was just on my way out anyway. I just wanted to stop by and make sure Alexis was alright.�
�Emily you don�t have to leave. I can have Jax come back later and we can talk.�
Giving her a hug. �No that�s okay I really need to be going anyway.�
�Emily it was nice to see you again.�
�Same here Jax.�
Walking her to the front door. �If you need anything remember I�m always here.�
�Thanks Alexis and good luck getting Kristina back.�
�I didn�t mean to chase her off.�
Closing the door and walking over to the couch. �Don�t worry you didn�t. I�m actually glad she stopped by, she made me realize that things could always be worse.� Shaking things off. �So what�s up with Ned?�
�He�s to busy with work to worry about anything else. Personally I think Edward got to him somehow.�
�Well we both know Edward will do anything to keep Kristina.�
�And it�s about time he realizes we�ll do anything to get her back.�
Her eyes lighting up. �What do you have in mind.�
�The best way to get to the Quatermaines is through their bank accounts.�
�Do you honestly think Edward would sacrifice his own grandchild for money?�
�I guess well just have to find out.� Kissing her on the forehead �I�ll talk to you later.� Looking her straight in the eyes. �Don�t do anything stupid.�