Role Playing - GH Next Gen#12 *Somehow we stay in an empty place, We fall down* - Page 2

angel_wings05 · 02-26-2009, 12:07 AM

'Well, the night is still young and we just got here, so hopefully you will have a better time.' His words didn't register right away because she was still kind of in her own world. Thinking about Michael and what he was doing right now, wondering if she should call April and check in on Caroline. The woman had been Caroline's nanny for years now and Natalie trusted her completely, she would call if anything was wrong..Natalie could just be a tad overprotective at times but she meant well. Caroline was still just a little girl but Natalie just never wanted her to have to go through any of the things she did growing up. She wanted to provide her daughter with a good life, the best life possible. But she still think she needs her father. Natalie just wished Michael would see that to, that he would realize they were all better off with him in Caroline's life than without him. Coming out of her thoughts, Natalie looked at Trent. "I'm sorry I guess I just have a lot on my mind." Natalie apologized for being so distracted, offering him a small sympathetic smile.

As he continued on her smile slowly grew. "I don't know..Trusting you is kind of a lot to ask on a first date." She teased with a raised eyebrow, joking slightly. It wasn't like she trusted him completely or anything but she found him to be harmless. He was somewhat of a charming flirt who appeared to have a little too much time on his hands for how often he's stopped by the nurses station just to bug her. She really didn't mind though, she'd grown accustomed to it and in some ways she was even flattered. "I really don't trust that easily ..But I'll try." Natalie said, with a slight shrug and small half smile. "..Just for tonight." She added, glancing over at him at for a second. She looked around the room, her eyes soon landing on the people dancing. It was hard telling who and who with all the masks up but it looked like everyone was having a good time. The laughter and smiles in the room encouraged her to try and have a good time. She needed that and she owed Trent a little effort on her part. Bringing her mask up to her face for a second while looking at him, Natalie smiled as she brought it back down thinking about whether or not she should ask him to dance. Just as she was about to say something a waitress came up offering them drinks. After taking one for herself Natalie took a small sip, looking to Trent.

Reese's worry over Jamie was soon replaced with shock at the mention of Chase. She was disappointed. She didn't say but she didn't have to..It was written all over her face when she apbruptly stood up. For a moment Constance regretted telling her having known this was going to happen. But she didn't regret being with Chase and she didn't want Reese to think she did. She wanted to be honest with her about everything..And she really hoped she would do the same with her. Reese told her congratulations with a hardened voice, clearly not meaning it. She disapproved just like Constance guessed she would. 'I hope you’re happy with him.' Constance closed her eyes for a moment. She didn't want to get into it with Reese about this right now but she couldn't just say nothing. That wasn't her. It was hard explaining her feelings for Chase. He has a piece of her, she's tried getting rid of her feelings for him before but she just couldn't. It was always there, the pull to him, no matter what it never goes away he has a hold on her like no one else. "If your pretending to be happy for me your not doing a very good job of it.." She whispered with a sad smile. She wanted Reese to be happy for her but at the same time she understood why it was hard for her.

"I know this isn't how you expected things to turn out for me and believe me...It's not always what I expected for myself either. When I use to imagine my future I always imagined it would be me and Jamie..We'd have two kids, a house we built together with a big yard and white picket fence.." Constance laughed softly at the memory. She'd be lying if she said she never wondered how her life would have turned out if she and Jamie had ever taken that plunge . She use to think about it a lot and she still does sometimes...She can't know what would have happened but a big part of her truly believes it was better this way..Better for Jamie. If they were together like that sooner or later she would hurt him. It was bound to happen and the very thought was unbearable in itself...Because what would have happened then? It would ruin things between them. Their unbreakable bond, the thing they have that's so rare and so precious.It was something not many people got to have and she wouldn't trade it for anything. She needs him and he needs her and that's really all there was to it. The reason didn't matter it was just there and she wanted it to always be there. Gulping slightly, Constance continued on. "..But things didn't turn out that way..We fell in love with other people." She tried to explain hoping she could make Reese understand..Even if it was just a little bit. "I'm happy with Chase." Constance told her honestly, pausing for a moment. "But this isn't about me and this isn't about Chase..It's about Jamie. He was fine with us being together before but since the accident..He doesn't say it but he doesn't have to. I know he's having a hard time being okay with Chase and me."

She looked at Reese unsure of how she was taking all this. It was hard telling what she was thinking, she was more guarded than the woman Constance remembered. "I mean..They haven't even spoken since I told him and that..was months ago." She sighed softly, looking away as she continued. "And it's not just that..He's got other things on his plate too." Constance revealed, resisting the urge to tell her about Laura's pregnancy. That was Jamie's place, not hers. She didn't want to tell her something that Jamie might want to tell her himself. "I want to help him. I'm trying to help him and be there for him as much as I can I just.." She trailed off briefly while her eyes found their way back to Reese. "I can't do it by myself. I need your help Reese..Jamie needs you." She repeated her earlier words hoping that after all she's told her Reese understands now just how much Jamie needs her. "I get that whatever your reason your staying away and keeping your distance must be a important or else you wouldn't be doing it I just want you to realize how much he needs you right now." Jamie might not say it. He's too honorable and selfless to..But Constance had no problem saying it for him. Standing up, she smoothed down her black dress and took a step closer to Reese. "I know something's wrong but you don't have to be alone in this anymore, I'm here. Whatever it is you can tell me...Maybe I can help."

angel_wings05 · 02-26-2009, 11:30 PM

After listening to the owner of Blush magazine give a welcoming to her guests Derek averted his eyes elsewhere, looking around the ballroom for his date. Lucy, one of the nurses at GH, was suppose to meet him outside of Wyndemere. She'd been running a little late and called to let him know and tell him to meet her at the Ball. But she was suppose to be here over twenty minutes ago. Hence the reason Derek had wondered inside to try his luck there. She had to be around somewhere. Unless of course she stood him up. Derek chuckled at the very thought. It'd be a first alright. Derek Adam's does not get stood up. He'd been left before, by Lilly his first wife and later by his late wife Claire, may she rest in peace. She didn't leave him like Lilly because Claire never had a choice in the matter. She was never to blame for the accident it was all on the drunk truck driver. It was worst thing in the world the night she was brought into the ER. She died on the operating table at exactly 10:37 p.m. He couldn't save her. He tried but it wasn't enough. He was going to live with it for the rest of his life..And always wonder about what he could have done differently to save the mother of his child. Claire was the most amazing woman he'd ever known and Madison was not even a year old yet when she left them. It wasn't fair. He would have given anything for Madison to have her mother in her life. He would have traded places with Claire in a heartbeat. He still would. It should have been him, not her. At the feeling of somebody bumping into him while passing by, Derek snapped out of his thoughts. With a slight smile, the woman apologized and continued on walking with who Derek could only presume was her husband.

Sighing, he looked around the room once more. "Come on..Where are you Luce?" Derek whispered under her breath, starting to believe she really had stood him up. Then why bother calling to say she'd be there? Narrowing his eyes, Derek frowned wondering if maybe she and her "nurse club" were playing some practical joke on him. But Lucy was too sweet for that, he really couldn't see her doing something like that. Now the other nurses? Absolutely. They seem to enjoy playing with him…He’s slept with almost all of them so he really couldn’t blame them. Not Lucy though. She was a divorcee of three months and surprisingly said yes when he asked her to accompany him to the ball. Now if only he could just find her. His eyes continued searching doing an instant double take when he saw something he can’t believe. No he had to be mistaken. There was no way Serenity was here…She knew where he was going and she never said anything about it. She said she was going to a friends. Why would she lie about that? It couldn’t be her…Though as he watched her looking around the eerie he couldn’t shake the feeling and he moved closer her realized the girl was indeed his sister. Shaking his head Derek wasted no time in moving over to where she was. He came up from her and took her arm gently, spinning her around clearly taken her by surprise. “Serenity…” He sighed. It was her. Why did she lie to him? “What are you doing here?..I thought you were studying over at a friends or something.” He might have considered letting her go if she would have just asked but she hadn’t…Why did she feel the need to lie to him? After months of her freezing him out ever since she moved in he thought he was finally getting somewhere with her. Apparently he thought wrong.Tag Serena

California_ here_ I _come · 02-27-2009, 11:52 AM

OOC: Reese coming later tonight. I was also considering bringing in a new character (remember when we briefly discussed that awhile back Ash?). If anyone needs anyone for a storyline or has ideas feel free to PM/IM me.

angel_wings05 · 02-27-2009, 12:15 PM

OOC: I'm at work Libby but yeah I do remember that!!! We can talk about it on IM later tonight or something maybe..cause my doctor Derek is lonely

He only has his sister (pb Cat's Serena) now with no Lilly and no Heather nemore...So he could always use some stuff and Im sure plenty other characters of mine could so Im sure we'll think of something. Another option would be to make that villian your making a little later someone who sticks around for awhile instead of getting killed but really Im fine with anything! We'll talk soon

You can also PM me if you have any other ideas/anything specific in mind.

**shadow kissed** · 02-28-2009, 03:12 AM

Trent nodded in understanding. Everyone has alot on their minds at least once in their lives. People weren't human if they didn't. Even Trent had alot on his mind at that moment. Being on both sides of the law was all consuming and sometimes he wished that he could just pick one, but it wasn't as easy as it sounded. He liked working for Chase and for the police, so as long as he could keep his double life hidden, he should be fine.
"Don't worry," he responded. "I have things on my own mind, so we're in the same boat." he added with a smile.

Trent laughed when she said she usually didn't trust on a first date. He knew how hard that was since you didn't know the person, but at the same time, it was good because you could get to know them. But he was relieved when she said she'd try. He also took a drink when the waitress came and smiled. "So, what now? Wanna dance?" he asked. "That's usually the dating etiquette but I dunno." he added with a small laugh.

Serenity made it to Wyndemere Castle, and she would be lying if she said that she didn't suffer from a mild case of sea sickness from the launch she had just gotten off. Derek would definitely have a fit if he saw her there tonight. She shouldn't have lied to him, but to tell him that Hal Cassadine, a guy who was older than her, invited her to the ball, it would give him even more reason to be concerned. Of course, she was 18 now and her parents and even her brother had been treating her like a child. Her parents sent her away to live with Derek, even though she was old enough to live alone, but unfortunately, her parents didn't trust her to live alone either, so they just shipped her off to Derek's and she had only heard from them a few times since then. Nobody wanted her around and even though Derek was trying to make an effort, it didn't work because she didn't want him to try so much when he didn't have to or want to.

Serena was speechless when she entered the ball room and saw the masses of people wearing masks and lovely gowns and tuxedos. She felt a little out of place. Yes, her costume was good, but not as good as some of the others. Of course, the gowns were really awesome. Purple so wasn't her color, but hopefully, to others, she pulled it off well. Smiling, she flipped her hair and sighed as she weaved through the masses of people and looked around for Hal. She looked around until someone took her arm and said her name. It was Derek and as he turned her around, she knew she was busted.
“What are you doing here?..I thought you were studying over at a friends or something.”
She may have lied about the studying part, but she was at a friend's. She considered Hal a friend, even though they didn't know eachother that well, but it was great that she made a friend in this fair city.
"Technically, I am at a friend's house. I was invited," she replied with a shrug. "I mean, I thought you would get over the fact that I lied and actually be relieved that you could watch me like a hawk all night. Isn't that why mom and dad sent me to you? To watch me? To make sure I don't get into trouble?"
She was a little snappy, but she always was when it came to Derek. She knows she should get over it, but it was hard when she hadn't seen him in years and he all of a sudden reappears in her life and not by choice.

angel_wings05 · 03-03-2009, 01:19 PM

Derek sighed, frustrated by his sister's attitude. Ever since she arrived he had been making effort after effort trying to get close to her again and find out what was going on with her. She was doing just find bonding with his daughter but she acted is if she wanted nothing to do with him. It was almost as though he had a stranger living in his house but she's not a stranger..She's his sister. She just seems like a stranger compared to the sweet naive little girl he remembered. Was this his fault? Did his leaving home and never looking back really impact her that much? "No. They sent you here because you were out of control, they didn't know what to do." That came out wrong..He didn't mean to make it sound like they just "sent" her to live with him. When they called and asked for his help he didn't hesitate, he was ready to do whatever it took to help her. They asked if she could live with him for a little while and he was completely fine with that. He wants her here but it's becoming more and more clear here is not where she wants to be. Actually it was clear from the start he just thought after she got settled in and met some friends maybe she'd change her mind. At that thought what she said before suddenly occurred to him. "Wait...Did you just say you were invited?" What did she mean by "friend's" house? Did that mean...Derek's eyes widened as he shook his head in disbelief.

"Please tell me you are not friends with the guy who owns all this.." From everything he’s heard about the Cassadine’s he was under the impression they were dangerous. Only one was alive or lived in Port Charles at least, to his knowledge anyways..His name was Hal Cassadine and although Derek didn’t know him well he knew one thing and that was that he didn’t want him anywhere near his sister. Though as he looked at Serenity he knew his worst fears had come to life. When he wasn’t looking she somehow became involved with exactly the type of person he wouldn’t want her to be around. Her moving here was suppose to be a good thing. He was suppose to help her out of that dark place she was in but so far he wasn‘t doing a very good job. Not if she had somehow become involved with the likes of Hal Cassadine. “Look I know how suffocating our parents can be…And I never wanted to tell you what to do like I’m sure they did but this…This isn’t happening Serena. The Cassadine’s are dangerous. Your already here so if you want to stay that’s fine but…You need to stay away from this Hal guy.." Derek told her, hoping she wouldn't fight him on it while knowing she probably would.

OOC: Natalie coming later

**shadow kissed** · 03-04-2009, 04:13 AM

Serenity wasn't very impressed with her brother right now. She hadn't been even before she came to Port Charles. Just when she was about to settle in and actually make friends, Derek now has a say in who she should be friends with? He lost that right ages ago, plus, she was old enough for crying out loud. When she heard him say their parents sent her because she was out of control, she tried to keep her cool and not say anything. She just stood there, glaring up at him. She wished she could love Derek like she used to, but she doesn't think she can.

"Please tell me you are not friends with the guy who owns all this.."
Serena nodded, not really caring about what Derek thought. It was her life and Hal was her friend and if she chose to be friends with him, it was her call, not his.
“Look I know how suffocating our parents can be…And I never wanted to tell you what to do like I’m sure they did but this…This isn’t happening Serena. The Cassadine’s are dangerous. Your already here so if you want to stay that’s fine but…You need to stay away from this Hal guy.."
She was getting really irritated. Of course, under any normal circumstances, she'd probably obey Derek since she loved him, but since this isn't normal, and she didn't like Derek much anymore, she was going to fight him on this.
"What if I don't?" she asked icily. "Are you gonna send me to my room and ground me for a month? Because, I can be friends with whomever I want, and you can't stop me!"
She wanted to walk away then. She really did, but Derek would probably stop her anyway. So she just stood there, waiting for his response.

California_ here_ I _come · 03-04-2009, 02:14 PM

Reese couldn’t hide her displeasure from Constance over her life choices, but it wasn’t as though she was trying to. Why shouldn’t she let the girl who was the daughter she never had know she disapproved? Constance trusted her with the truth and Reese reacted with her heart. “I never was a born actress.” A sad smile graced Constance’s face as she explained she herself was the last person to have seen her future turn out this way. In her mind it’d always been Jamie she was meant for. She saw them married with children, loving each other unconditionally. And she did love Jamie with her whole heart, but things neither of them could have predicted happened. Reese ‘died’ and Carly passed as well, and the pair never could get it right. They fell in love with different people as time passed and Constance wouldn’t dare say she regretted that. She loved her husband, Chase, and would never talk bad against him. Reese admired her loyalty but she couldn’t say she understood it. Chase Alcazar was the complete opposite of her son. He was selfish and power hungry…undeserving of Constance. Reese couldn’t fathom how Jamie could have supported this union. If she’d have been here Reese would have urged him to fight for Constance. “I just, I don’t know how Jamie let it happen…or who he could fall for besides you.”

Constance told Reese Chase had asked permission, but none of that seemed to matter today. After Jamie’s accident he was angry with Chase and Constance for what they’d done to him. He hadn’t spoken to his brother in months! “That sounds like the Jamie I remember,” Reese commented. Not that she supported the idea of Jamie ruining a marriage or Constance divorcing a man she’d promised forever to, but Reese felt relieved that she wasn’t the only person hating this arrangement. Constance told Reese Jamie was having a hard time with everything in his life right now and she wanted to help, but it wasn’t a one person job. When Constance suggested Reese step into her role as his mother she began to close herself off. Her softness towards the girl altered and Reese shook her head no. She would not further complicate her son’s life by putting him in danger. It wouldn’t help anything. “You don’t understand Constance, so don’t pretend to.” Constance, not wanting to listen, told Reese she could help her. Whatever trouble she was in they’d fight against it. “I said no. If you ever had any respect for me Constance you will leave it alone. Now,” Reese demanded before sliding her mask back on. “You should get back to the party Constance…”

angel_wings05 · 03-05-2009, 10:25 AM

"Good...Now I don't feel so bad." Natalie joked, allowing another small smile to grace her face. So far so good. She was having a better time than she thought she would and it was nice surprise. 'So, what now? Wanna dance?' Natalie looked back to Trent and hesitated for just a moment. What was one dance? Technically they were sorta on a date and they were at a ball..One dance couldn’t hurt. 'That's usually the dating etiquette but I dunno.' He added with a small laugh. Raising an eyebrow in amusement, "Are you hiding a handbook or something?" Natalie teased with a small laugh. Peering down at his outstretched hand she set down her drink on the table next to him and gave him a genuine smile. "Dancing sounds good." She told him with a small nod, however before she could take his hand she heard the familiar sound of her cell phone ringing. With a small laugh she gave him a look while reaching into her purse to retrieve the phone. When she saw it was April, her daughters nanny, she put her finger up to signal ‘one minute’.. “Hold that thought.” She told him before answering. “Hey April..Is everything okay?” Natalie asked with worry, her thoughts going straight to her little girl. Even though she knew everything was probably fine she still couldn’t help but worry, it just went along with being a mother.

When she first found out she was pregnant she was so busy trying to hide the truth and figuring out what she was going to do she didn't actually think about how she was going to raise a child and what being a mother truly meant until she was just shy of eight months pregnant. It was then that she began to realize how much she wanted her child and how she wanted to give her daughter a better life than she had growing up. But never had she anticipated just how much Caroline was going to change her life but the night she was born everything changed for her. From the moment she met her, the very first time she held her in her arms and Carly wrapped her tiny fingers around her thumb..She knew that from that day forward until the day she died Caroline would always be what matter most, the most important thing in her orbit. She means absolutely everything to Natalie. It's hard to believe she was already three and well on her way to four, she was growing up so fast..Too fast. Listening as April assured her everything was okay, letting her know she just put Caroline to bed, Natalie was about to ask how everything went when the nanny mentioned a storm. Apparantly there was a bad storm coming this way and April was wondering if she still intended on coming home tonight or if she'd be coming back early. After telling the nanny she more than likely would be and that she’d call her if anything changed, Natalie quickly finished up the conversation before putting the cell back in her purse. “Okay…Where were we?” Natalie asked, a small smile coming to her face when Trent offered her his hand once more. Taking it this time she followed close behind while he led her to where others were dancing.

OOC: Derek and Constance coming..Probably later tonight if I get around to it.

angel_wings05 · 03-06-2009, 06:27 PM

'What if I don't?' Serenity replied in an icy tone. Derek raised an eyebrow, not liking what she was implying. For a moment he had to wonder why their parents thought he could help at all. She doesn't listen to a damn thing he says anymore than she listened to them. But he had to keep trying. He's her big brother and whatever this was she was going through..He just had to keep trying. 'Are you gonna send me to my room and ground me for a month? Because, I can be friends with whomever I want, and you can't stop me!' She yelled at him, drawing the attention of a few bystanders. "Your right I can't stop you, you've already made it clear your going to do whatever you want the hell with the consequences...But that doesn't mean stop trying because I won't." He told her sternly in a low quiet voice. Sighing, he ran his hand over his face trying to think of the best way to handle the situation. "Did you hear anything I just said before." Derek shook his head in both disbelief and disappointment. "He's dangerous Serena." Dangerous and unpredictable and he wouldn't go anywhere near his sister again if Derek had anything to say about it. He could tell she was about to defend him and claim he was wrong so before she could he cut her off. "Come on, you don't even know him. You've been in town how long now..A month? Two months?..Not long enough to know somebody, you don't know him at all. He's playing you Serena." Derek warned, trying to keep her up from getting mixed up with a Cassadine. But it looks like he's too late. She was determined to believe just the opposite. Whatever garbage this guy was spewing at her was actually working. How did he miss this? How did he not catch this sooner? Maybe he'd have a better chance at stopping it if he had. "I mean how do you even know him? When did you meet?" Derek asked desperate to know more. She can't believe anything he tells her and he would do whatever it took to make her see that. So what if he was overreacting a little seeing as how he hadn't actually met the guy he was only basing his information on what he heard about him and the rest of the Cassadines..But he couldn't help it. She's his baby sister it was only natural for him to want to protect her. Some might say he's being overprotective but Derek would disagree he's just doing his best to protect his family. It wasn't just him and Madison anymore, Serena was here now too and he was going to protect her just like he would his daughter.

DreamOn777 · 03-06-2009, 10:12 PM

OOC: I'm on break!!!! Yay! All posts will probably come tomorrow because I'm having a completely lazy day! Yay!

**shadow kissed** · 03-07-2009, 05:06 AM

Trent was glad that she had agreed to dance with him. It was a ball after all, and that usually did involve dancing. Just as she was going to take his hand, she got a phone call. Hopefully it was nothing to serious that she had to leave before they got to dance. He had wanted to go out with Natalie for awhile, but she had turned him down numerous times. He was happy and surprised when she finally agreed and would be shattered if she had to leave right in the middle of it.

She had finally come back, crisis obviously averted as the case may be.
"We were about to dance," he replied with a smile as he gave his hand for her to take. He led her to the dancefloor and they started dancing - him leading obviously. "Is everything alright? Obviously it is judging by the fact that you're still here." he added with a chuckle.

Serena had heard him perfectly the first time. Hal seemed nice at their first meeting despite just leaving her and Maddie standing there as he walked into the diner instead of waiting for an answer. She sighed. Serena couldn't take much of this anymore. He was dangerous. So what? Serena felt like exposing herself to danger. She was tired of her mundane life and the fact that her parents had sent her off to Derek in the first place. He told her he was playing her and she just scoffed.
"Well, that's for me to find out isn't it?" she replied. Serenity wanted more than anything to get out of this conversation, but she knew it would be to no avail. Derek wouldn't stop unless he got all the answers he came for. "We met a month ago, I was walking with Maddie and she ran away from me and she bumped into Hal and we had a meal with him."
Maybe Derek won't like the fact that Maddie met him too, but what else was she supposed to do? Lie? That would have been a good idea especially since it would most likely get her out of another lecture.
"I can look after myself Derek," she stated. "I'm not five. And I'm sick of you and our parents treating me as such!"

DreamOn777 · 03-07-2009, 01:16 PM

OOC:Ash,the PM you sent me is fine

About Jamie.

Carver had gone to get drinks for himself and Ridley but he made sure to keep his eyes on the spot where Molly and Ridley stood talking.What was Molly up to? What was she up to,inviting him here? Carver was very good at reading people and situations.It was his job.You couldn't pull a good con if you didn't have those skills.But he couldn't read Molly tonight because inviting here,finally giving in,made no sense.Luckily,Carver was pulled out of his thoughts by the sound of a familiar voice.He smirked,looking over at Tess.She was pulling off that dress like there was no tomorrow.Of course,he would love to see her without the dress more.She asked if he was still going around with his little girlfriend.He needed a real woman,not a little girl.

"Well someone is in a flirtatious mood.To what do I owe the pleasure?"he replied to her,keeping the smirk on his face as he sipped his champagne.Tess seemed to be in a different mood tonight.He almost didn't want to tell her that he thought he had tracked down her husband...or ex-husband.He didn't want to ruin the night with talk like that."Yes,I'm still with Ridley.I stick to a plan when I have one,"he told Tess.Carver definitely wasn't someone who backed out of a plan.He never really did.He wanted to bring Molly down and even if he had to work forever at that,he was in for the long haul.Having Ridley as company really wasn't bad either.She was a fun girl and he liked the idea that someone loved him.He once saw that look in Molly's eyes and now he got to see it in Ridley's.

"You know you'd actually be surprised...Ridley isn't as innocent as she looks.She's one hell of a fuck....though I'm sure she can't hold a candle to you,"Carver purred,moving the champagne glass away from his lips.He wasn't going to deny it.He was attracted to Tess.She was a sexy woman who was independent and wasn't going to let anyone get her down.He had a feeling that she had let her former husband do some things she wasn't happy about but now she was back and better for it.Carver had to respect her and it just so happened to help that she was also insanely hot.It wasn't a bad place for Carver to be.

Gavin watched as Audrey scurried away.She had something she needed to take care of.Gavin closed his eyes and breathed in and out.He didn't know what the future held...for him or for him and Audrey.He knew she wasn't a delicate little flower.But he also knew that she wasn't the same kind of woman that someone like his mother was.And he just had some kind of strong fear that he was going to hurt her...without meaning to.He was back in Port Charles but that didn't mean he was suddenly fixed or that everything was suddenly perfect.It meant that he had figured some things out...it meant that he had come to terms with some things about himself.But he still had a long way to go.What he had was a mental disorder and there was no way around that.His mother had told him alot about his father's condition after he had been diagnosed.His father had resisted admitting that he had a mental disorder for a long time and he hurt him and everyone around him in the long run.

Ultimately,it was...surprisingly enough,Audrey's mother who managed to convince Sonny he needed help.But even after that,it's not like Gavin's father was magically perfect.And Gavin would never be either.Still...it's not like he was dying.He wanted to take control of his life again.It's just that he wanted to be safe about things.Gavin searched around the ballroom,his eyes landing on a couple who had just finished dancing.Gavin smiled to himself.He could recognize them right away.He made his way up to them from behind."Excuse me,sir..I couldn't help but notice those rockin' dance moves,"Gavin said,putting on a different voice,joking as Logan and Leigha turned around.Gavin lifted up his mask slightly so Logan could see him and then quickly jumped into a hug with his best friend.He and Logan had been through alot,especially before Gavin left Port Charles...with everything having to do with Tasha's death.But Logan had saved his life that night when he was so close from jumping off the top of that building.Logan would always be his best friend,his brother and Gavin needed him now.He needed a friend at a time like this when he wasn't exactly sure what the rest of his life was going to look like.
Tag Logan

OOC: Shiri,was there a Devon post? I wasn't sure...

angel_wings05 · 03-07-2009, 04:23 PM

Constance wasn't sure what to say to Reese. She could see the displeasure in her features and maybe even a little worry. She wanted nothing more than to ease Reese's fears and assure her it's the way it's suppose to be..she just wasn't quite sure how. 'I just, I don’t know how Jamie let it happen…or who he could fall for besides you.' With a small sad smile, Constance nibbled on her lower and looked down at her hands. Reese always was there biggest supporter, next to her own mother. The two women certainly didn't always agree on everything but this was something they always agreed on from the moment Jamie and she became friends. "I don't know how or why any of it happened the way it did I just.." Constance tried to explain only to trail off when her eyes met Reese's. It was hard to explain Chase and her and what happened between Jamie and her cousin..It was complicated. But everything thing is the way it's suppose to be. Well..Almost. After Jamie and Laura were back together, then it would be..But only if that's what Jamie truly wants because no matter she wants them to get back together Jamie's happiness was more important to her and always would be. 'You don’t understand Constance, so don’t pretend to.' Reese told her sternly the very second Constance offered a friendly ear and any help she may need. Hurt and confusion flickered in her blue eyes as she looked at her, obviously taken aback by the way she was suddenly acting towards her. "Your right I don't understand. How can I when you won't tell me anything?" She snapped back desperate for her to make her understand. 'I said no. If you ever had any respect for me Constance you will leave it alone. Now.' Reese demanded before slipping her mask back on her face.

Shaking her head, Constance looked at Reese both angry and hurt for the way she was just dismissing her. The warm and fuzzy reunion turned sour far quicker than she ever could have imagined it would. 'You should get back to the party Constance.' With a small angry smile, she walked to the piano to grab the mask she left sitting there. "Fine." Constance huffed. Seeing as how she wasn't going to get anywhere with her she had no reason for to stick around and listen to her talk to her like she's a child. When she came to the door she turned to look at Reese once more. "You know I've been honest with you Reese, the least you could do is do the same for me. And Jamie..He won't say it but he is hurting and he could really use his mother right now. He'll do whatever you tell him to do and listen to whatever you say because he's honest and selfless and noble and basically everything that I'm just not. So don’t you dare stay away because you think he’s somehow better off without you or because you think he’s okay with you staying away because he’s not okay with it…It’s not possible.” Leaving her with those truthful words Constance walked out of the room determined to find who else but Jamie.

Knowing she’s alive and well but not being able to see her or be with her…There’s no way he could be okay with that..She's not okay with it so how could he possibly be okay with it? Soon finding herself in the ballroom it didn’t take long for her to spot Jamie in the crowd. He was dancing with Laura. She couldn’t help but smile a little at the sight. As much as she didn’t want to ruin the moment she needed to talk to Jamie and it just couldn’t wait. “Hey..Wow you look so great. Both of you.” Constance said when she reached them. Looking from Laura to Jamie she greeted him with a kiss on the cheek. “I’m so sorry to interrupt but do you think I could borrow you for a minute?” She apologized to both, directing her question at Jamie. “I really really need to talk to you.“ She insisted with pleading eyes. “ It’s important Jamie.” Constance added as she tugged on his arm a bit. She felt bad for interrupting knowing the dance probably meant a lot to Laura but this was vital and her cousin understands how it works between them she’s use to Constance interrupting them from way back when they first got together.Tag Jamie/Laura (mostly Jamie)

OOC:Others coming later!

Shiri S · 03-10-2009, 11:43 AM

OOC: More coming. Sarah - I think there was and I'll go find her for you

Sorry these have taken so long! I've been working alot.

In the shadows like he always was Tiago Ruiz enjoyed a nice glass of wine as he watched all the people in the ballroom, a smirk on his face. The thought of all of them becoming victims excited him.

There were a few he was tartgetimg himself but that didn't mean that everyone else would be spared. No, they were all going to pay for just exisiting. It was the price they were to pay for living their lives. He was well aware that that was considered cruel in some people's books but he didn't care. It was wrong place at the wrong time as far as he was concerened. It won't be his fault that they all died tonight, it'll be theirs.

He didn't notice Kate coming towards him until she grabbed his arm and pulled him out into the hallway. When she pushed him against the wall, he smirked and tossed his glass of wine aside to wrap his arms around her. He didn't care about the glass that broke. "S�*, hermosa. Everything is perfercto" He replied with his thick spanish accent as his hands ran along her side. It was too bad that they didn't have time for a quickie with they had planned. She looked really hot in his mind.

That didn't stop him from pulling Kate in for a hardened kiss. His tongue slipped into her mouth and clashed with hers for a good minute or two then he pulled back with a smirk on his lips. "That was for good luck" He told her as his hand moved to her ass and he gave it a squeeze. "Not that you need it"

'I left my stationary here...and wouldn't you know it, I ran out of quarters for the payphone'. She laughed and hit him in the chest, the smile never leaving her face.

It was so good to see Michael again that she couldn't even be angry with him for not telling her he was back. She was just glad he was back.'I missed you mob queen'. "I missed you lacky" She grinned at him, leaning up to kiss his cheek affectionatley. She wasn't usually one to show public display of affection, but a kiss on the cheek never hurt now and then.

'I'd have stopped by to see you but you're a pretty important person these days. I didn't want to cramp your style'. "I appreciate that. You know how much my style means to me" She joked, her eyes rolling playuflly. Annoyed with the mask she was wearing, she took it off and held it in her hand instead as she looked up at him.

"Are you back for good or does everyone still have to called be boss?" After all, she was just taking over the business while Michael was gone. She knew there was a chance, though, that Michael could be out for good. He also did talk about wanting to get out, maybe leaving was his way of getting out of the mob. She wasn't sure so the best thing she could do was ask instead of asume.

OOC: Here you go Sarah!

'Believe me...it has been my dream to be out in public with you for awhile'. "I''m sorry we've had to keep us secret" She told him with a bit of a sad look on her face as they walked into the ball room together arm in arm.

She had really hated keeping them secret once she started falling for him. She just wanted to shout it to the world that she was in love but she couldn't. It wouldn't have recieve the most warmest of welcome from anyone in her family, mostly her brothers. They were the only ones that really knew it was Ryan that kidnapped her and she knew they would probably try to kill him if they found out that she was with him. Now that they were both out of town, they could finally be together in the public and neither one of them could be happier. It was about time.

'But I want to build my future with you and to do that we kind of have to be out in public...can't live in the shadows forever'. "I agree" She smiled, leaning up to kiss him. She liked thinking of the future that they could have together now that they were out to the public. Who knows, maybe one day she could be Mrs. Devon Rosco. It could happen.

'The only thing I don't think I'm ready for is meeting your parents'. "I'm not looking foward to that either. I think half of them might like you, the other half might hate you" She had a feeling that it would be her father and Jason that hated him while her mother amd Brenda liked him. That always seemed split like that when it came to any of the Morgan or Corinthos children dating. It was rare that all agreed with each other at the same time on the subject of who was dating the spawn in question.

"Well I ever get to meet your parents?" She wondered as they made their way over to get some drinks. She wasn't of legal age but she doubt that anyone would care if she had a glass of wine.

'Don't worry.You won't have to take the boat back tonight'. "I'm holding you to that" She pointed at him for second then she leaned in kissed his cheek. She trusted and believed that what he said was true. He was going to pay attention to her now that she had brought it to made him realize what he had been doing. If there was anything about Jamie that always stayed true, it was that he was dependable. He stuck to his word and she adored that about him. She knew she could always count on him and that comforted her.

'You know you're lucky I still remember all the dance moves my mom taught me as a kid'. "Oh good so I don't have to worry about you stepping on my feet" She joked. a teasing grin on her face. She always joked with him that he couldn't dance even though he could. It was just fun to make fun of him for it. She knew how to dance as well, of course. Nikolas had taught her himself before he left for Paris many years ago. It was one of the many things that she did with him that would always stay with her. Nikolas taught her alot of thigns that she has used through out her life and dancing was one of them.

After that, the two of them engaged in conversation about this and that, just catching each other up on what the other had been doing lately. It was going well until Contance came over and interrupted them. 'Hey..Wow you look so great. Both of you'. "Thanks. You do too" She replied to her cousin with a smile, as she leaned over and gave her a return kiss on the cheek. Of course, as soon as she heard that she wanted to borrow Jamie, the smile faded. She was used to Contance taking Jamie from her at time but that didn't mean that it still didn't annoy her now and then. Constance had the worst timing possible.

Looking between Constance and Jamie a few times, she sigh and lifted up her hands in a defeated sort of way. "Fine, you can have him. Come find me after your done" She told both people with her respectively. She knew better than to fight this because Constance would end up winning and Jamie would go with her. That's how it always happend. She gave Constance 'this better be important because you just ruined a moment' look then she kissed Jamie on the cheek before heading away from them.

As usual lately, she was hungry so she headed towards the food table. She was always hungry, it seemed. She was sure that was it was just the pregnancy because Emily was feeding her just fine and Georgie let her have meals whenever she wanted at Kelly's. She was well fed that's for sure but she was always hungry anyway. It was odd and she didn't really didn't like it because she hated getting fat. She knew it had to happen but she still didn't like it.

Preoccupied with her impending weight gain, she ended up running into someone. There was no damage done but she felt bad. "I am so sorry. I wasn't watching where I was going. It's completely my fault"

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