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The Docks
Alexis looks out at the water, her hands in the pockets of her trench coat. She glances around. A white-haired man walks up behind her.
Man: Alexis? Alexis turns around and smiles.
Alexis: Uncle Victor. They hug. I didn�t know you had gotten out of jail.
Victor: I wasn�t sure if you thought I was still alive. Alexis smiles.
Alexis: I know how it works in our family. No one ever dies, they just pretend to. Victor laughs. So why did you want to meet with me so unexpectedly? Also, why did you want to meet with me and not Stefan? Victor takes her and leads her over to the bench. They sit.
Victor: What I have to say concerns you and you only. He smiles. Well your family as well, but you personally. Alexis nods, very interested.
Alexis: I�m all ears. She smiles, leaning back. Victor takes her hand in his, rubbing it softly.
Victor: I heard all about your adventures in Russia. Alexis nods. I�m glad that you were able to get rid of my brother. He always was a worthless, evil human being. He�s gone now right? He smiles faintly.
Alexis: Yes I�m sure of it. Stefan and Luke took care of that, although they won�t tell us how.
Victor: No matter, someone needs to head the family.
Alexis: Nikolas is doing that. He is, after all, the prince.
Victor: Ah, but does he wish to be? Yes, you may think he is too young now to give up his position, but I can assure you he would gladly hand it over to someone he accepts as a true leader,
Alexis: Not Peter. I am still afraid that he may have fallen under Alex and Tony�s spells.
Victor: I completely agree. That is why I am placing you, Natasha, in charge of the family. Alexis stares at him shocked. I understand that, in fact, you have been heading the family lately anyways.
Alexis: Only because Nikolas did not want to lead. We need a leader and Stefan was not here.
Victor: Stefan is a good-for-nothing cuss. Alexis stands up, annoyed. Alexis, I did not mean that to sound hurtful. Stefan�s purpose in the family was to raise Nikolas to be the prince and he did a wonderful job at that. Once Mikkos died, Stefan and you kept up the empire so that it would be whole to hand over to the prince.
Alexis: We did and I do not want to take it away from him. Victor smiles.
Victor: You will not be taking it away. Nikolas is a good man; he can see that you are a very able person. He will gladly hand the job over to you. As the next eldest brother, I do have some discretion over this whole responsibility. Alexis sits down again and faces him. Your father told me whom you were when you came to live with us and never spoke of it since, not until the day before he died. Somehow he seemed to know he was going to die and he said that if, when you were older, you were a strong and able woman that the Cassadine empire should be given to you. I completely agree.
Alexis: My father said that? Victor nods.
Victor: You see, Natasha, your father loved you. Please believe that. Alexis looks down, pressing her lips together. If you do not want the responsibility, I will continue looking for an heir. Alexis sighs. She looks up at him.
Alexis: No Victor. She smiles. I will gladly take on the responsibility. Victor nods.
Victor: You are with child, are you not? Alexis stares at him. Am I incorrect in my assumption?
Alexis: No, Victor, no. You are correct. I just, we haven�t told many people.
Victor: Sweet Alexis� He touches her cheek. You never had to tell me anything. Alexis smiles.
Alexis: Well you are right; Ned and I are having a child.
Victor: This Ned, he�s a good man? He�s good to you? Alexis blushes.
Alexis: He is wonderful. Victor smiles.
Victor: That is all I could have hoped for. Then you will take charge of this family until your eldest, be it male or female, is of age. Your descendents will lead the family. I will figure how to deal with Peter.
Alexis: Do you think that this is the best idea? Victor nods.
Victor: This family needs you Alexis. Please say that it is all right with you. Do you need to discuss this with Ned? Alexis shakes her head.
Alexis: No, this is my decision to make. She looks down at her hands, thinking. She touches her mother�s ring around her neck.
Victor: Your jewelry, I see, has much history. Alexis smiles.
Alexis: At least I don�t have to make a decision. She points. My mother�s ring, the Cassadine medallion and� She points to her right hand. The commitment and engagement ring that Ned gave me years ago. Victor takes her hand and looks at it. He looks up at her and smiles.
Victor: Is that a yes? Alexis smiles.
Alexis: Yes, I will do as you wish. They hug.
Victor: My dear, sweet Alexis, do not tell anyone else about me or about this. Alexis nods. When the holidays are over, I would like you to accompany me to Greece, just for a few days.
Alexis: Just me? Victor nods. Alexis plays with her ring. Fine, as I said before, I will do as you wish. Victor stands.
Victor: Well then have wonderful holidays, may they be as joyous as the years to come. Alexis looks up at him and smiles. Victor smiles down at her. He leans down and kisses the top of her head. Until January then. He nods and walks away. Alexis watches him for a second. She stands and walks over to the edge of the water and stares out. As she does this, she fingers Kristen�s ring.

Tracy�s Home
Tracy opens the door to find Stefan standing there.
Tracy: I�m sorry, I don�t have any money.
Stefan: And that would be my problem. I am not here to beg, Tracy, I only want to discuss something with you. Tracy looks at him, confused. She steps back and Stefan walks in. Tracy closes the door behind him.
Tracy: I�m sorry; may I ask how I should know you?
Stefan: My name should suffice it for you. I am Stefan Cassadine. Tracy raises her eyebrows and a look of recognition flashes over her face.
Tracy: Ah yes, I remember you from Russia. How may I help you?
Stefan: I just want some information. I know many people like you, Ms. Quartermaine. All are gold-diggers, using others to get what they want. It is obvious, by the sight of your youngest children, that you do not care for them. Tell me then, what do you want with Ned Ashton?
Tracy: Ned is my son, I just want to be close to him again.
Stefan: I might have believed that before Russia. Let me ask you again, what do you want with the man my sister is seeing?
Tracy: Oh my dear, you are worried for your sister? Tracy smirks. I promised Ned I would not hurt his Alexis. Anything else I can help you with?
Stefan: I am not asking for the sake of my sister. Tracy raises her eyebrows. Are you planning on destroying my family?
Tracy: Well that was rather forward. Stefan crosses his arms. Stefan, do you really believe that I�m going to reveal all my plans?
Stefan: Do you want to live to see your first grandchild? Tracy smiles.
Tracy: I already have a grandchild.
Stefan: Yes and have you even seen her? Tracy stares, at him, understanding his point.   Tracy walks up to Stefan so that she is staring him in the face.
Tracy: Do you think that you can scare me Mr. Stefan Cassadine just because your father tried to freeze the world and your uncles tried to help him? Do you believe just because your brother tried to kill off half the residents of Port Charles I should be frightened of you? Stefan, I am NOT scared of you. Stefan stares at her for a moment.
Stefan: We shall see about that. He turns to leave but just before he opens the door, he turns around. If you dare hurt my sister, just know that you have another thing coming. He stares at her hard for a second and then leave. Tracy smiles.

Sonny�s Penthouse
Johnny: Mr. Corinthos. Sonny glances over. Brenda Barrett is here to see you. Brenda walks in. Sonny glances over and smiles. He looks up at Johnny and nods.
Sonny: Thanks. He looks back at Brenda. Brenda stares up at him and smiles.
Brenda: Hello Sonny. It is nice to see you again. Sonny smiles.
Sonny: I see that the medication Luke was able to get is working properly.
Brenda: Of course it is. She stares at him for a moment. Why didn�t you ever come to see me?
Sonny: I tried to see you at the hospital. Brenda nods.
Brenda: Before, when I first got back. I�ve been back for a month and you never stopped by.
Sonny: I heard you were confused. I didn�t want to be a bother. Now that you have your memory back, I didn�t want you to be angry with me. Brenda smiles, walking over to him.
Brenda: Sonny you are my friend. You have always been my friend and always will be. She takes his hand. I remember the past, the wedding, getting shot in the shower, but I also remember wonderful things. I remember how just seeing you would put a smile in my face and how I could always make everything okay for you.
Sonny: That�s true you always could. He lets go of her hand and walks over to the window, staring out.
Brenda: I heard that you�re helping out my little sister. Sonny glances back at her.
Sonny: I know, I probably shouldn�t. Brenda shakes her head.
Brenda: You know Olivia. She�s a willful child. She will always do whatever she wants. I trust you to do what is right. Sonny turns around and stares at her.
Sonny: I�ll what I can do. Brenda nods. I hear you�ve been spending a lot of time with Jasper Jax. Brenda sighs.
Brenda: Yes I have. You remember that I was in love with Jax and only Jax when I left.
Sonny: Are you in love with him now?
Brenda: No. I�m not in love with you either. I�m not in love with anyone. Somehow the love for family members comes back sooner than for anyone else. Although I do remember Lois is my best friend. Sonny smiles.
Sonny: Lois is wonderful. Brenda nods, smiling. You know, she�s getting married.
Brenda: Yes, to Jax�s brother. I�m supposed to be a bridesmaid.
Sonny: Not the maid of honor? Brenda shakes her head.
Brenda: She had to pick the maid of honor before my memory came back so she chose her housemate Kristina. Sonny nods.
Sonny: Alexis�s sister. She told me at one point that she wanted Alexis to be in the wedding. Brenda laughs. I�m serious!
Brenda: I know and that is so a Lois thing to do! Alexis is a nice person, I remember liking her, especially because she made Ned so happy.
Sonny: Well he makes her happy and to me that�s all that matters. Brenda smiles up at him. You know I�m going to be in the wedding too?
Brenda: Really? A wave of remembrance comes over her face. Oh right, you and Lois were friends when you were younger. Sonny nods. I would expect that then. They stare at each other for a moment. Anyways I just stopped by to yell at you for not coming to see me.
Sonny: I will remember to stop by. Would you like to have dinner here soon?
Brenda: You always were a good cook. Sonny smiles. Okay, Friday? Sonny nods.   Okay then. She walks over to the door. I would stay longer but I�m supposed to meet Jax at the Grille. As she opens the door, Brenda turns and smiles at Sonny. It was good to see you again.
Sonny: It was good to see you two. They smile at each other and then Brenda leaves.

Club 101
Carly: Olivia there needs to be one ashtray on each table, I don�t want ashes all over the place!
Olivia: Sorry. I was just thinking that you might have a smoking section.   Carly raises an eyebrow at her. But maybe not. Olivia walks over to the bar to retrieve more ashtrays. Carly glances around at the crowd.
Lucky: It seems that the crowd size is staying the same. Carly stares at her cousin and nods.
Carly: That�s hopefully a good thing. She sighs and walks away.
Liz: You don�t feel bad at all for not helping out your father�s club. Lucky shakes his head.
Lucky: Carly may have meant this club for adults but younger adults. Mostly older people go to Dad�s club. We could go there if you want to.
Gia: No this is fine. Olivia walks behind them, putting an ashtray on a table.
Olivia: Excuse me. Gia looks down at her, raising an eyebrow.
Nikolas: Gia, you could move out of the way. Gia stares at Nikolas shocked, but moves. Hey Olivia. Olivia looks up at him.
Olivia: Hey Nikolas. She smiles.
Nikolas: I�ll work on that waitressing thing tonight. Olivia shrugs.
Emily: It�s good that Carly has this club, it gives us all a chance to hang out. Nikolas, are you coming to my family�s place for Thanksgiving? Nikolas glances at Peter.
Peter: I thought we were having dinner at Wyndemere.
Emily: I always have Thanksgiving with my family. I missed last year, come on Peter. Peter looks over at Nikolas in pain. Nikolas laughs.
Lucky: None of us have ever had the misfortune of going to her family�s Thanksgiving. He smacks Peter on the back. Good luck Dude. Peter rolls his eyes.
Emily: What is he doing here? They all glance up to see Zander standing in the entrance looking around.
Courtney: He�s here to see Olivia. Courtney smiles. I knew he would. Emily stares at her like she�s crazy.
Lucky: Em, you�re not mad at Zander. Emily looks up at Peter.
Emily: That�s right. I mean it�s not like he did anything wrong. She smiles. I just fell in love. Courtney raises her eyebrows. She looks back at Zander, watching him. Zander battles his way through the crowd and over to Courtney. He gives her a hug.
Courtney: You listened to me. Zander smiles.
Zander: I did. He glances at the rest of them. Hello Emily, how are you? Emily smiles faintly.
Emily: Doing well Zander, how about you? He shrugs. She looks at Peter. Hun, do you want to dance? Peter nods. He takes her hand and leads her away. Olivia walks by.
Zander: Hey Livy, stopped by to see you. She looks up at him and thinks for a moment. Almost on impulse she walks over.
Olivia: (coolly) Nice to see you too Zander. Nikolas and Lucky glance at each other. Zander and Olivia walk to the side.
Zander: I know you�re an independent girl, so I�m willing to let it go. Your decisions are your decisions and I trust Sonny to protect you. Olivia smiles. I�m sorry about everything. She cups his face in her hands.
Olivia: I never expected you to apologize. She kisses him. You are excessively forgiven. Zander smiles, putting his arms around her face. He leans in and kisses her again.
Zander: I missed you so much.
Olivia: Same here. Courtney watches from a distance and smiles. Nikolas watches as he dances with Gia, a worried expression on his face.

Thanksgiving: The next few scenes all occur at the same time

A Quartermaine Thanksgiving (at the PC Grille)
Cast of characters: Edward, Lila, Monica, Alan, AJ, Skye, Dawn, Ned, Alexis, Chloe, Emily, Peter, Julia, and Marie

Edward: We have the whole place to ourselves, the table is set, we�re just waiting for the turkey.
Alan: Turkey? I�m sorry did you say turkey? I don�t think I�ve ever seen one of those. Peter glances at Emily, who laughs.
Monica: Well Cook isn�t around anymore, we might as well have turkey. Lila smiles.
Lila: We shall see. We shall see.   Chloe my dear, I saw your catalog the other day. The holiday designs are lovely my dear. Chloe smiles.
Chloe: Thanks. I only had a month to work on them, but so far the orders have been coming in quite steadily. I am ever so thankful to Ned and Alexis for keeping my company going in my absence.
Ned: Of course.
Alexis: Oh stop it, you know I convinced you to. Ned smiles, putting his arm around Alexis.
Dawn: Well this does look lovely. We didn�t celebrate Thanksgiving in Russia. She sighs. We didn�t really have family in Russia. Monica smiles at her daughter. I�m so glad to be back and to have my family around me again.
Lila: Dear we are glad to have everyone here. Emily, dear we missed you so much last year.
Emily: I missed this too! I even convinced Peter that we shouldn�t have turkey in honor of you guys. Did you have turkey? Edward grumbles. Monica and AJ laugh.
Skye: That�s a definite no.
Alan: Your mother decided that Thanksgiving was right for a food fight. Alexis raises her eyebrows. (She hadn�t attended the year before either)
Chloe: Oh dear. Monica smiles.
Monica: I am sorry for it now, but Rae was really getting on my nerves.
AJ: It was great watching Mom and Rae and Skye go at it. The look on Grandfather�s face when Skye knocked over the turkey was unbelievable.
Lila: It was so bad I had to take to my room.
Edward: Don�t worry my dear, this year will go perfectly.
Alan: We might as well toast before the turkey comes out and Mother must escape again. They laugh.
Lila: What shall we toast to Alan? Ned and Alexis glance at each other.
Ned: I have an idea. Everyone looks at them. Chloe smiles, putting her hand on Lila�s shoulder. Alexis glances up at him, raising her eyebrows. Alexis and I have news.
Edward: Well reveal it already so we can toast and get to that delicious turkey.
AJ: Also known as pizza.
Julia: Go ahead Ned. Ned nods. Ned squeezes Alexis, who is beginning to turn pale.
Ned: Alexis and I are going to have a baby. Monica claps her hands.
Monica: Oh Ned! Alexis! That�s wonderful, I�m so happy for you! Edward grumbles something. Emily looks at Peter, who looks slightly pained.
Alan: I agree, I�m truly happy for the both of you. Alexis glances up at Ned who smiles down at her.
AJ: So you�re having another bastard child Ned? Ned stares at him angry. Skye smirks.
Monica: AJ! She looks up at Alexis who has gone white.
Lila: Alexis, dear, come here. Alexis looks up at Ned who nods. Slowly Alexis leaves Ned and walks over to Lila. She squats in front of Lila taking her hand.
Alexis: Yes Lila?
Lila: Alexis I think that this is wonderful news. It will be nice to have a new little one in the family. I can only hope that this child is as beautiful inside as you dear. Alexis smiles. This child will be truly blessed to have you and Ned as parents. Alexis glances over at Ned.
Ned: Thank you Grandmother. Alexis looks up at Chloe who smiles.
Chloe: I�m sooooo excited. Alexis smiles.
Alexis: I know you are. Dawn walks over to Ned.
Dawn: I�m glad for you Ned. I think you will be a wonderful father. Ned smiles at Dawn.
Ned: Thank you. Dawn takes a deep breath and moves back over to Monica. Ned holds out his hand to Alexis. Alexis stands and walks over to Ned. Taking her hand, Ned pulls her in and kisses her. See this will be a wonderful thing. Alexis smiles.
Alexis: I know that, especially because I am sharing it with you. She puts her arms around him and he holds her for a moment. Lila glances at Edward, who sighs.
Edward: And I am happy for you too. Your child will be welcome in our home whenever.
Monica: I think that�s for me to say. Edward shoots Monica a dirty look. Alexis turns to face Edward. Ned puts his hands on her shoulders.
Ned: Thank you Grandfather. He glances at Alexis. From the both of us. Edward nods.
Emily: I forgot to say congrats too. But you know how happy I am for both of you. Ned smiles. Alexis glances at Peter, who nods.
Alexis: Thank you. She stares hard at Peter. Both of you.
Ned: So a toast. They all pick up their glasses.
Monica: A toast to Ned and Alexis and the child who is going to be ever so lucky.
Alan: Cheers. They repeat and drink. Edward puts down his drink and smiles, rubbing his hands together.
Edward: Now the turkey. Charles! A man walks into the room. Bring out the turkey. Charles stares at him. Charles?
Charles: Oh I didn�t realize that was my job. You only asked for the room Mr. Quartermaine. I�m the only one here. All the rest of the staff was sent home. I don�t think your turkey was cooked. Monica bites her lip, trying to hold in her laughter.
Edward: What? He stalkes into the kitchen. He walks back out carrying a tray with a frozen turkey. He slams it on the table. Everyone looks at each other, unable to hold it in, there is a burst of laughter. This is ridiculous.
Emily: Peter and I will go order the Chinese food. She takes his hand and leaves. Edward stares down at the turkey.
Skye: Oh it�s okay Grandfather.
AJ: Yeah, you can just save it for next year. The two laugh. Edward stares at them evilly.
Lila: Oh Edward, stop it. Now smile and you may have some Chinese food. Edward grumbles and walks back over to his wife.

A Cottage Thanksgiving
Cast of Characters: Brenda, Jax, Lois, Jerry, Kristina, Jason, and Brooke

Lois: Do turkeys turn colors when they cook? Kristina begins to laugh. Jerry stands up.
Jerry: I�d better go help her. He walks into the kitchen.
Brenda: So I�m guessing that we will have turkey?
Jax: Well we�re not eating with the Quartermaines this year. Jason laughs.
Jason: I remember when I even tried to bring them a turkey. Don�t worry that didn�t make it either.
Lois: (from the kitchen) We never had turkey when I was there! Everyone laughs.
Kristina: Are Ned and Alexis going to come? I feel like I never see my sister anymore. Jason sighs, putting his arm around Kristina�s chair. Brenda and Jax glance at each other.
Brooke: Daddy and Alexis went to see Grandpa and Gramma Lila for Thanksgiving. He�s going to stop by and see me tomorrow.
Jax: I think Alexis said Chloe said she wouldn�t feel comfortable here so they went to dinner at the PC Grille with the Qs. Jax stares at Kristina, who looks down. Jason reaches over and touches her cheek.
Jason: Kristina, it�s not because of you. They just wanted to help out a friend. Do you want to go there? Kristina smiles
Kristina: No, but thanks for asking. I want to have dinner with my friends in the halfway remodeled house. Jason and Jax laugh.
Brenda: I did notice something was different. She glances around. Everything used to be white.
Jax: Oh Brenda, I have everything from your old house in storage� somewhere. Brenda raises an eyebrow. It was in my library but when I married Alexis she used it as her work area. So I�m going to have to ask her where it is.
Lois: Turkey a la stuffing! She walks out holding a tray with a turkey on it. Jerry brings some bowls and puts them on the table. They sit down.
Kristina: Mmmm! Everything looks wonderful! Everyone nods.
Brooke: Mommy that is a really big turkey. Everyone laughs.
Lois: Brookie dear, we have many big hungry men here so we need enough to feed an army. Kristina and Brenda laugh.
Jerry: Hey I take offense to that! Lois raises an eyebrow. Well I just thought I should put in the male opinion. Lois pats Jerry�s hand comfortingly.
Brenda: I think we need to have a toast. Lois nods.
Jason: Any suggestions? They all raise their glasses.
Jerry: To friends and family and our upcoming wedding. Lois leans over and kisses him. Brooke laughs.
Brenda: Cheers. Everyone repeats and they drink.
Lois: Now to the non-Q part of the meal. Who wants turkey?
Brooke: Me! They all begin to pass bowls and eat.