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Episode 21

Time: Next day of last Episode, Morning

Location: WinterCorp

Neil knocked on John’s door and it pushed opened.  He walked in and looked around wondering if John had made it in yet.  John was usually early but he knew that his family came in town yesterday so he might not be in yet.  He saw no signs that he was there so he turned to walk out.  As he did so, he saw a picture of a little boy on his desk.  He picked it up and looked at it.  The boy was handsome.  But he was clearly not biologically John’s son.  Neil found an entirely new respect for his system architect.  There were some people in the world who didn’t want to raise another person’s child. But Neil knew that biology didn’t matter.  The love he had for Lily and Devon was equal to that he had for Moses.  This kid actually looked like Moses. He guessed it was true what they say.  There were only a certain number of faces in the world.  Neil briefly scanned the room for a picture of John’s fiancée.  He didn’t see one.

“May I help you,” he heard John ask in a harsh tone.

Neil placed the photo on the desk and turn towards John. 

“Yes, I was wondering if you had finished the schedule and requirements for this new software,” Neil said casually.  He chose to ignore his employees tone.

“I will have it completed by this afternoon.”

“Great.  We are assigning it a budget and we need that to do it.  I would like you to look it over when it is complete.  Just to make sure it is doable.”

“No problem.  Now if you don’t mind.  I would like to get to work so I can have it ready for you,” John said walking around his desk.

Neil was puzzled as to why John seemed upset.  Some bosses would probably upbraid him for insubordination.  But that wasn’t Neil’s style. He understood that he should be afforded a certain respect from his employees.  But he didn’t want them afraid of him.  Fear stifled creativity. He would much rather they respect him because they liked working for him.  So he drew upon the patience that fatherhood had taught him and smiled. 

“So John,” Neil said.  “I know that your fiancée and son made it in yesterday.  Are they settling in?”

“Yes,” John said not even looking at him.

“Good. Good.  If you, or they, need anything to help with the transition, just let me know.  For example, if your fiancée needs a domestic or personal shopper, I would be more than willing to provide -”

“I am more than capable of providing anything that my family needs,” John said cutting him off.

“I am aware of that.  No disrespect was intended.  I just wanted you to understand that you are valued here. That’s all.”

“Thank you,” John said in a dismissive tone.

Odd, Neil thought to himself as he turned and headed towards the door.   He refused to sink to the petty level of throwing his position in John’s face. 

“I look forward to seeing your work,” Neil said politely walking out the door.

 

Location: John Jacobs House

“Rise and shine,” Callie heard as Pam’s words woke her up. 

“Pamela, what time is it,” she asked.  Pam knew that she was not a morning person.  And took much delight in waking her up way before she was ready to rise.

“Time for us to tackle the day. We have several items on the agenda,” Pam said opening the curtains covering her window. “First and foremost, we need to finish unpacking the kitchen. Then we need to go shopping for a dress for you to wear to this gala.”

“Oh yeah, shopping,” Callie said unenthusiastically.

“Yes, shopping.  It’s imperative that you look your best. First impressions are lasting impressions.  And this will be our first social outing in Genoa City.  I refuse to let you look like some peasant wall flower.”

“Peasant wall flower,” Callie said laughing.  She knew that her style was totally different from Pam’s.  She chose long and flowy, while Pam usually wore sleek and fitted. She chose to wear her hair curly while Pam straightened hers. Pam was platform stilettoes while she was classic flats. Her clothes were modern, just not couture, which Pam seemed to love.  Pam often reminded her of some top model who still dressed for the catwalk although she was many years past it. 

“Yes.  New City.  New Callie. We will reinvent you,” Pam said with a gleam in her eyes.

“This is punishment for not agreeing with you last night, isn’t it,” she asked laughing.

“However did you know,” Pam drawled.  “Now get up. Get dressed. John is already gone.  And Trev has picked up Walter.  So it’s just us for the rest of the day,” Pam said with an evil smile.

Callie laughed.  This was definitely Pam’s way of punishing her.  Pam knew that the last thing she wanted was to reinvent herself in any way.  She tried to come up with excuses for why she didn’t have the time then she remembered.

“I have date.”

“A date,” Pam questioned as if she didn’t believe her.

“Yes.  With Chris.  The guy that you forced upon me for this gala.  He thought it would be better if we met beforehand to alleviate some of the awkwardness.”

“A gentleman. I like it,” Pam said.

“You don’t even know him,” Callie reminded her.

“A gentleman. Smart. Rich. Handsome.  Trust me.  He is likable.”

“How do you know he is handsome,” Callie said jokingly. “You have never seen him.”

“I heard his voice. Trust me. He is fine. Voices never lie. Now, get up.  We will go shopping after your date,” Pam said walking out of the room.

 

Location:  Olivia Winters Condo

Olivia hung up the phone from having her conversation with Nate feeling very antsy.

“What’s wrong Liv,” Eve asked.

“Nate says that the committee will have an inquisition this afternoon.  A decision will be made on whether he is responsible for Rickey William’s death.”

“Well then.  It seems that I came right on time.”

“Yes it does,” Olivia said.  Most of the time in these situations, they have already come to a conclusion and want to ask questions.  It’s really just a formality.

“Don’t worry. Between myself and Justin being present, there is no way that Nathan won’t be dealt with fairly.”

“I hope that you’re right.”

“I am right,” Pam said.

 

Location:  Tamara Davis’ Apartment

Tamara was getting ready for work and thinking about ways to casually bring up past relationships with Nate so that she could tell him about her dating Keemo.  She stood looking at herself in the mirror.  How could you let this happen, she asked the woman in the mirror?  It was a question that she had asked herself at least a thousand times since the baby incident. She should have been more responsible. Or even better, she should have saved herself for marriage the way she was taught in Sunday school. Well, she had been thoroughly punished by God for her sins. That was for sure. But for the first time since her bad choices, things were finally looking up.  She had the job that she wanted.  And the man that should have always been hers.  Nathan.

As if her thoughts had conjured him up, her phone rang and it was him.

“Nathan,” she said with a smile as she answered the phone.

“Morning beautiful,” he said in a deep voice that made her heart flutter.

“Good morning. How did you sleep last night,” she asked.

“Not good.  I missed you,” he said.

“Um hmm.  I bet you did,” she said lowering her voice to sexy whisper.

“Well yeah.  There is that,” he said laughing softly. “But, it’s more than that.  I like having you with me. Holding you through the night. The way you feel in my arms. Your head on my chest. Your heart beating next to mine. Makes it difficult to let you out of bed in the morning.”

“Nathan,” she sighed.  This man was a dream come true. And he knew exactly what to say to get to her. She found it amazing that he had gone this long unattached.  Without some woman scooping him up.

“I even missed your snoring,” he said.

“I do not snore.”

“You do.  But that’s okay.  Because I love it too. I love everything about you.”

“I love you too,” she said.  Nathan may love her now.   But she wondered if he would love her when he found out about her and Keemo.

“I don’t like spending the night away from you.  I think it’s time that we are together every night,” he said thoughtfully.

“I am not shacking up with you Nathan,” she said.

“Who said anything about shacking up? But that is not why I called you anyway. There is a hearing today at the hospital at 2.  The committee will make a decision one way or the other.”

“Don’t worry.  You didn’t do anything wrong.  And I am sure that you will be reinstated at the end of this.”

“You think so,” he asked skeptically.

“I know so. You are a great doctor. Everyone at that hospital knows that.  And I will be right there by your side when you get the good news.”

“Thank you.”

“You can thank me by taking me out tonight to celebrate.”

“It’s a plan,” he said.  She could hear his smile in his voice.

 

Location: Keemo Abbot’s Apartment in Korea

Keemo lay in bed thinking about taking his dad up on his offer to take over Jabot’s home office in Genoa City.  His sister Mai was in the states and he missed her.  Moving there would afford him the opportunity to see her more.  Something he always vowed that he would do but never seemed to make the time. 

Keemo found himself drawn out of bed towards the computer and the pictures of Tammy again.  She hadn’t responded to his e-mail and that bothered him.  He decided to do a little investigation on her.  He logged into facebook and did a search on her name.  He found the Tamara Davis he was looking for by her picture on the third page of the list. 

It seems that she was now also back in Genoa City and working at Restless Style for Billy.  As he looked over the page and pictures, he saw no evidence that she was in a relationship of any kind.  Maybe he still had a chance with her, he thought.  He didn’t even realize that he wanted one until just now.  He knew he had regrets, but he thought that he had made peace with not being with her. But from the way he chest tightened from the knowledge of her single status, it was apparent that he had not.

And then there was the added bonus of being around his other family.  Not just his dad and brother, but his aunts and cousins also.  So, that was it.  He would move to Genoa City. He thought about calling his dad and telling him the good news but thought it would be a better as a surprise.  He would move his second in command up to lead the office tomorrow.  And head out as soon as possible.

Location:  Genoa City Airport

Harmony sat in the limousine being held in Tucker’s embrace.  He was trying his best to entice her into a sexual scenario but she was just not in the mood.  They were at the airport to pick up Tyra and take her back to Katherine’s.  And Harmony was nervous about their meeting for the first time in years.  Even if she were able to concentrate on what he was doing to her body, they didn’t have the time.  Her flight was scheduled to land at that moment.

“Mick,” she said resting both her hands against his chest. “We do not have time.”

“Trust me.  These domestic flights at this airport are never on time,” he said lowering his head and kissing her again.  Before he could deepen it, she broke the kiss and looked into his eyes.

“Even if that were true, which I am not sure I believe, I am still too worried to concentrate on sex.”

“Making love,” he corrected. “But damn, I must not be doing something right,” he said lowering his head to kiss her neck.  He started right under her ear with slow kisses and grazed his lips down her neck to stop in front right at the base where her pulse beat. She felt herself moisten despite the distraction.

She rubbed her hands from his chest to his shoulders then around his neck to tangle her fingers in the hair at the nape of his neck.

“Baby,” she moaned as he raised one hand to cup her breast through her blouse.

“Mmm, I must be doing it right afterall,” he said in a husky voice before sucking on the sensitive area in the front of her neck.

“Yeeees,” she said closing her eyes. Tucker was definitely doing it right. She was getting wetter by the second.

“I see.  Or should I say I feel,” he said into her neck as he rubbed his thumb across her nipple lightly.   “This,” he said rubbing nipple between thumb and forefinger, “Is almost as hard as I am.”

She laughed in spite of herself. No matter how distracted she was, Tucker had managed to arouse her with very little effort.

“Uh hum,” he said trailing his mouth from the front of her neck back to hover above her ear. He inner walls clenched at the feeling.

“I know you are not wearing any panties,” he whispered slowly into her ear while continuing to rub her nipple. “So, all you have to do is slide your skirt up and get on top of me. I promise to hit the right spot. To make you come quickly.  And I know when you do, the feel of you tightening around me will make me come too. It will take less than 5 minutes for me to get you there.”

She could feel her stomach muscles tightening in preparation for the orgasm to come. At that moment she was sure that if he tried, Tucker could talk her into one.  She took a mental note to tell him to try that one day.  But right now, she still didn’t think they had the time although she wanted him badly. 

He lifted his head and looked her in the eyes as he continued to rub her nipple. 

“Make love to me,” he said in a coaxing voice.

“Tyra will be calling any minute.  I can’t.”  Harmony just wanted to put her sister first for once.  She had been selfish for most of Tyra’s life.  Not really giving thought to anything but her own feelings.  She didn’t want to be that person anymore.

“I’m hard.  You’re wet. So what are you going to do about it…….Candy Cane,” he said slowly with a wild gleam in his eyes.

Harmony caught her breath at the use of that name from Tucker. Him calling her Candy was one thing.  But Candy Cane was something else altogether.  She knew exactly what he was trying to do.  He was reminding her of the days when she would have given anything to be the woman that he had in the back of his car or in his hotel room having sex.  Of how she had all but embarrassed herself by coming close to begging him to be that woman. Of how she would have not cared about anything but the possibility of being with him. How she had chased him. How he had been the most important person in her life even when she wasn’t the most important to him.  Surprise, surprise, she thought to herself. What Olivia and Chris had told her was true. Tucker was just as ruthless in his personal life as he was in business and every bit the control freak.  It was obvious that he didn’t like coming second to her sister and being denied because of it.  She was going to have to be a little ruthless too if she hoped to survive in this relationship.

She leaned in and kissed him on the lips. She pulled away slightly so that her breath would fan across his lips when she spoke.

“Do you want to know what Candy Cane would do or what Mrs. Tucker McCall will do?”

“They are one and the same aren’t they,” he said then ran the tip of his tongue across her lower lip.

“No. Two different women. Candy Cane would probably screw you senseless because she wants you more than anything in this world, get caught in the act by her sister, feel like total crap because of it, then go and get high.  Mrs. Tucker McCall would spend the next 5 minutes explaining that while being your little sex kitten is one of her main priorities in life, she also has other responsibilities that may sometimes trump her sex kitten duties. Then put you in the dog house for a few days. I thank my God every day that I am no longer Candy Cane.  And you had better thank yours that I am not yet Mrs. Tucker McCall.”

“Properly chastised,” Tucker said.

She leaned in and kissed Tucker deeply.  She sucked his tongue into her mouth and slid hers against his. She broke the kiss and leaned back and looked into his eyes.

“So, we can pick my sister up and take her to your mother’s home. Get her settled. Then go to my bedroom and finish what we started. I am not expected at work until lunchtime,” she said smiling into his eyes.

“I like this plan,” Tucker said.  “Let’s get out and wait for her at the baggage claim.”

“I figured you would suggest that,” she said on a laugh. “Also, let me text Devon and tell him to meet us at Katherine’s.  He will be so surprised and excited to see Tyra.”

 

Location:  Roxanne Davis’ Apartment

Devon stood at the edge of the bed holding the breakfast tray.  He set it down on the night stand and sat on the bed beside a sleeping Roxy.  She looked how he felt.  Peaceful and happy. It had been a long time coming for them.  Now that they were finally engaged, he wondered why he wanted to wait. He was ready to say vows today.  In his heart, they had been said ages ago. 

He raised his hand slowly and cupped Roxanne’s cheek.  He rubbed his thumb across her full soft lips.  Although the pressure was light, it was enough to wake her up. She opened her eyes and smiled at him.  His breath caught at the sight.

“Good morning,” she said.

“Morning my beautiful fiancée,” he said. “I made you breakfast.”

“Thank you baby,” she said sitting up.

He picked up the tray and placed it in her lap.  He leaned in and kissed her softly on the lips.

“Mmm,” he moaned.  “I forgot just how sweet you taste after just waking up in the morning.”

“Oh stop,” she said with a smile while pushing him away. “You are such a flatterer.”

“It’s true.  So, how do you want to tell our families about the engagement?  Should we do it together?”

“We can tell your family together if you like.  But I think I should tell my dad alone,” she said with a worried look.

Devon didn’t like her being worried about anything. He used his thumb to massage the furrow that had appeared between her brows. 

“Don’t worry.  I know that your dad is not sold on me.  I will do everything in my power to ensure that he understands how much I love you and that I will never hurt you again,” Devon said.

“I really regret telling him about the whole Tyra situation. I should-“

“Hey, we’re past it so no regrets okay.  Especially not on your part. You have always been perfect.  I am the screw up here,” he said.  He stopped rubbing her face and moved that hand to hold hers.  He lifted it to his lips and kissed it.

Devon knew that his actions had consequences.  He was prepared to deal with it.  Roxy’s dad had gone from being his biggest supporter to hating his guts.  And he had good reason. No man should like a guy that had hurt his daughter.  He would just have to rebuild Mr. Davis’ respect and trust.  He was up for it.

“You’re right. No regrets,” she said.  “But I do wish my mother was alive to help me with the wedding.”

“I get it. I miss Dru every day. And I know how Lily wished for Dru when she was sick and trying to have the twins.  But you know what?”

“What,” she said pouting.

“I have been blessed with a second chance with my mom.  This means that you have been blessed with a second chance at having a mother-in-law.  And I know that Harmony would love a chance to help you with the wedding. All you have to do is say the word.”

“You think so,” Roxy said excitedly.

“I know so.  Unlike your dad, she likes her future in law,” he said laughing.  “Let me call her now and tell her that I have news.”

He picked up his phone and noticed he had a text.  It was from his mom. 

“Well.  It seems my mom is reading my mind.  She just asked me to meet her at my grandmother’s house this morning.  She has a surprise for me.  I wonder what that could be?”

“Anna,” Roxy said.

“Maybe.  But whatever it is.  I won’t be the only one surprised. Will you come with me so that we can give her the news together?”

“Yes.  I am so excited,” Roxy said.

“Me too Foxy.”

 

Location:  Newman Enterprises

Adam walked onto the elevator to find Nick alone. 

“So big brother.  Today is the day huh.”

“Yes.  A new era at Newman Enterprises.  I am still wondering where you got this idea,” Nick said.

Adam was not surprised to hear Nick question his genius on the new line.  Neither Nick nor Victoria ever wanted to admit that he was smarter than them and a better businessman as well.

“My brain, Nicholas.  Now if only you could get the Wizard of Oz to grant you one too.  We might get more done around here.”

“Just so you know Adam.  I was getting things done around here when you were still bailing hay on the farm.”

“Somehow, I doubt that. Have you heard from Tyra Hamilton yet?”

“No.  But she is due to arrive right this minute.  I expect a call soon.”

“Now why is that?  Why would she be calling you as soon as she touches down?”

“Maybe because I have been speaking with her over the last few days.  Served as her point of contact within the company.”

Adam was surprised to hear this. He had no clue that Nick was communicating with Tyra.  He felt like Nick was trying to score points with their dad or at the very least steal his glory for the idea.

“I am sure daddy dearest will be so proud of you for making sure things fall into place.”

Nick smiled broadly. It was a smile that left words unsaid.

“What,” Adam asked.

“If you think that I am trying to score points with dad, you don’t know me very well.  The daddy scorecard tally is your thing.  Not mine.”

“Then what is your thing,” Adam asked as the elevator stopped.

“Beautiful, intelligent women,” Nick said as he walked out the elevator when the doors opened.

 

Location: WinterCorp

Eve strolled leisurely down the halls of WinterCorp checking the place out.  She was proud of Neil and Chris for making their dreams come true.  When they were kids, they spoke about being rich like Howard Hughes.  Being younger than them, she didn’t know or care who Howard Hughes was.  All she wanted to do was play with her dolls. She could never get either one of them to play with her. But Malcolm always did.  Not that he didn’t want to be rich.   He did.  But it was a different kind of rich.  He wanted to be Joe Theismann. 

“Hey there,” Eve heard Justin say behind her.

“Justin.  Good morning,” she said turning around.

“Are you looking for Chris or Neil,” he said in his signature deep voice.  That voice had always made Eve’s acutely aware of his masculinity.

“No.  I was just looking around.  But I did have intention of seeking you out. I want to discuss something with you.”

“Well, I can’t wait to hear what this is about.  Just step into my office,” he said opening a door. “After you,” he said stepping back so that she could pass.

She walked into a small office with a desk.

“This way,” he said passing through that office into a much larger one.

“Have a seat,” he said. “Would you like something to eat or drink?”

She sat down on a couch and said, “No.  I am staying with Olivia remember.  You know how she is about breakfast.”

“Yes I know. Must be the doctor in her,” she said watching him lean against his desk and cross arms over his chest.  And what a chest it was.  Justin had always been gorgeous.  And the years had been more than kind to him.

“Probably,” he said chuckling.  “So what do you need to discuss with me?”

“Nathan.  The hearing is this afternoon and I wanted to make sure that you were there with me,” She said then grinned.  “As my backup.”

“Second chair,” he asked.

“Yes,” she said knowing he would object.

“Oh no, Ms. Eve Winters, Esquire. You know that I am lead counsel or not at all,” he said looking her in the eyes.

She stood and walked over to stand less than a foot in front of him.

“I thought for once, counselor, that you would put your ego to the side.  Especially being that my boobala’s career is on the line,” she said crossing her arms to match his pose.

 

“Not even for Nathan would I sit second chair.  Especially since there is no real reason that I can’t be first,” Justin said looking down at her cleavage then back up to her face.  He couldn’t help himself.  He just had to take a peak.  Eve Winters was far too enticing for her own good.

“I see you are still very arrogant,” she said with nostrils flaring.

“And I see you are still very beautiful,” he said uncrossing his arms then grabbing both her arms to uncross hers.  He couldn’t concentrate on the argument with all that cleavage showing.  Part of him thought that she knew that.

“Come on Justin.  Just this once,” she whined.

“And still very persistent,” he said. For some reason, Eve had been trying to get him to be her second chair for as long as they had known each other.  It was a running joke between them.  Part of their little rivalry.

“Of course.  That’s how I win. Now,” she said grabbing his hand and holding it with both of her close to her chest. “Nate needs us.”

Justin looked at his hand in hers held between her breast and his stomach muscles clenched.  It would be easy for him to slide his hand to either the left or the right so that he could feel the firmness of one of her breast filling his hand.  So he could rub his thumb across what he just knew were some of the ripest nipples God ever created.  But Neil and Chris had made their opinions known.

He sighed audibly.  It was good thing that she wasn’t staying indefinitely.

“Co-counsel. And nothing less,” he whispered looking into her eyes.

“Fine.  But one of these days you will bow to my supremacy and consent to be beneath me,” she said giving him a seductive smile.  His hand was still held in hers and nestled between her luscious breasts. 

Her words sent his mind racing. An image of him lying propped on the pillows in the bedroom of his suite being fully imbedded inside Eve fully naked on top.   He closed his eyes to the image in hopes that she wouldn’t see it too.

After a few seconds he opened them to find Chris standing behind her with deadly scowl on his face.

 

Location: John Jacobs House

Pam was currently putting away plates in the kitchen. She was thinking about why John seemed not to want her to come by his office.  When she was stick feeling the aftershocks from her accident.  She didn’t want to go much of anywhere. But now that she was feeling better and wanted to get out, John seemed to want her to stay at home constantly.  Had he always been this way and she hadn’t noticed it.  That was possible.  She had always taken his concern for her as just that.  Concern. But now, it seemed more like control. It had even gotten so bad that he was letting it effect the time he spent with Walt.  Well, she was not going to allow it.  No man was going to keep her tucked away at the house unable to meet any new people or make any friends. She fully intended to take advantage of this new city and society. 

“Callie, while you are lunching it up with Mr. Rich and Fine, I think I will pay John a visit at Bell.  Surprise him with some lunch.”

“Pam, I don’t think that is a good idea.  He said he was going to be way too busy for that.”

“Well the way I see it is that a man is never too busy for a lunch break with his woman. Okay.”

“I don’t know-“

“Besides, Trev and Walt will be there.  So why not me?”

“Well just promise me that you will call him first.”

“Promise you. Psshh.  You ain’t my momma.”

Callie laughed the way she always did when Pam got colorful.

“Okay Pam.  But listen.  About this shopping trip.  We need to bound it.  No more than 2 hours spent in the store.  And no more than two formal dresses and two other outfits for me.”

“Deal,” Pam said.  “However, I get to choose it all.”

“But that doesn’t mean I have to wear it.”

 

Location:  Lily Winters House

Trevor walked into Lily’s house as she came running from the kitchen. 

“Hey there,” she said breathlessly.  And the sound went straight to his loins. 

“Hey,” he said staring at her.  He couldn’t take his eyes away.  Then he felt movement against his leg and remembered Wally.

“Lily. I want to introduce you to my little brother.  Master Neil Walter Jacobs.”

Lily kneeled down in front of him and shook his hand.

“Hello Master Neil Walter.  That is a nice name. It’s my father’s name and grandfather’s name all rolled into one.”

“Thank you,” Wally said.

“You’re welcome.  My name is Lily.”

“Like the flower,” Wally asked.

“Yes.  Just like the flower.”

“But you’re not purple,” he said giggling.

Lily gave her musical laugh that Trevor had come to crave hearing so much.

“No.  Definitely not purple,” she said standing up but still looking at Wally.  “I made Chocolate chip pancakes just for you.”

“Wow.  Trev.  Chocolate chip pancakes just for me.  That’s Awesome.”

“Yeah.  And so is the chef,” Trevor said.  He leaned in and kissed Lily slowly on the lips.  She was just so perfect. So sweet.  Regardless of what his parents thought, he felt like she was the best thing that ever happened to him.  And so were Charlie and Maddie.

“Oooo,” he heard Wally say.  He broke the kiss and looked down at his brother.

“What,” Trevor asked him.

“Kissing gives you cooties.  But not if it is your girlfriend.  Is Lily your girlfriend?”

“I hope so.  Are you Lily,” he asked.  They hadn’t officially talked about it but he assumed she knew that their relationship was exclusive.

“Yes.  Now let me get Charlie and Maddie so we can eat,” she said walking away.

Trevor’s eyes went directly to her butt. One that he wanted to see unclothed very badly.  With Lily acting this way, it was hard to deny himself. 

 

Location: WinterCorp

 

Chris walked in Justin’s office in search of him to discuss the new banker that Justin had proposed.  He didn’t expect to see his sister there holding Justin’s hand and looking fascinated.  And he surely didn’t expect to see Justin seemingly fighting some internal battle with his eyes closed. This was unacceptable.  He liked Justin.  And if he wasn’t so in love with his ex-wife, Chris wouldn’t mind having him as a brother-in-law.  But as things stood.  No. Eve was not going to end up broken hearted.  And to top it off, he had to give up Harmony.  Although it was for the best, he was still a little put off about it. But one thing was for sure. He wouldn’t be the only person making sacrifices in this family.

“Chris,” Justin said when he saw him.  “Eve and I were just discussing strategy for the Baby Doc’s hearing today.”

Justin pulled his hand away as Eve turned around and smile.

“That’s exactly what it looks like you were doing,” Chris said sarcastically.

“Oh brother. Pun intended,” Eve said laughing. “Good morning.”

Justin looked at his watch and walked towards the door.  “Wow. Look at the time.  I am late for a meeting.  I have to go,” he said.

Chris knew that Justin did not have a meeting.  He had looked at his calendar before coming to his office.  But he let it slide.  He would have a talk with Justin later.  Now he needed to speak with his sister to ensure that she knew that Justin was not available to her.

They both watched Justin leave. 

“So, I see you still take pleasure in running men away from me,” Eve said with a sting in her voice.

“Every guy I ran off deserved to be run off.  You have an uncanny ability to pick losers,” Chris said.

“They were not losers,” she said defensively. 

“Not only were they losers.  But they were spineless losers. I mean come on.  One little threat from your brother and they are gone,” Chris said laughing.

Eve laughed too then said, “Okay.  I admit to them being a little weak of character.”

 “Try a lot of weak.  They were each chicken shit bastards.  Trust me.  A real man wouldn’t let anyone stop him from being with the woman he wants.  But anyway, I haven’t done that in a long time. The last time was when you were in college.  “

“Justin just left didn’t he,” she said laughing softly.  Chris could tell that she was serious.  He heard the honesty behind her laugh.

“Eve.  I like Justin. He’s a cool guy. I trust him. But he is still in love with Donna.  As a matter of fact, he has always been in love with Donna.  Since he was in high school.”

“Olivia told me that they were divorced.”

“They are.  But a piece of paper does not stop feelings. You’re a lawyer. I am sure that you have seen people divorce that were still in love.”

She walked over and hugged him briefly. “Thanks for the information.  Now, I have to go.”

She walked towards the door.  On her way out, she threw back over her shoulder, “Nice outfit you have here.  You and Neil did well.”

“Thanks,” he said thinking that it was nice to have his sister in town.  Even if he was probably going to have to run off one undeserving coward after the other.

 

Location:  Genoa City Airport

Tyra hung up the phone from Nick informing him that she had arrived and would be ready for their afternoon press conference.  She walked towards baggage claim area about to call Harmony when she saw her standing to the side holding hands with a man.  She headed in their direction and before she made it, harmony saw her and ran towards her.  The sight warmed Tyra’s heart.  She hadn’t seen her sister in years.  And it had been even longer since she saw her look so healthy and happy.  Before she knew it she was running towards her too.

They met and embraced excitedly.  They hugged for a few seconds then broke apart to look into each other’s face.  It was like the weight that had been straining against their relationship melted away.

“Wow.  Look at you.  My baby sister is a beauty. And she’s got brains.  Ms. Chief Chemist for Newman Cosmetics,” Harmony said.

“And look at you.  I guess beauty runs in the family.  And brains, because Anna tells me that you have some high powered executive job now.  I am so proud of you.”

“Well, I guess us Hamilton sisters are finally on top,” Harmony said laughing.

“I guess so,” Tyra said looking at the man walk up whose hand her sister had been holding.

“Tyra, this is Tucker McCall. My fiancée,” Harmony said as Tyra shook Tucker’s hand.

Fiancée, Tyra thought. And Tucker McCall.  No.  It had to be a coincidence.  Surely he wasn’t The Tucker McCall.  She just had to ask.

“McCall.  As in McCall Unlimited.”

“The one and only darlin’.”

“He is also Devon’s biological father,” Harmony said with sheepish smile.

Tyra was shocked. She had heard from Anna that Devon’s father was back in his life but she didn’t know it was some billionaire.  This also begged the question of why Harmony had allowed Devon to go in foster care when he had a filthy rich daddy to take care of him.  This made her now wonder who Anna’s father was.  But these were conversations for another day.  She was back in Genoa City.  She was sure that her presence would cause problems for some people.  But she wouldn’t let that run her life. Besides, she had her sister back now.  Together, the Hamilton sisters had always been able to handle anything.  Even the unspeakable.

 

 Location:  Newman Enterprises

Victor sat in his office dictating a press release for to his secretary. 

“Newman Enterprises will hold a press release today at 2 pm to discuss the strategy for growing the Newman Cosmetics Division.  New hires will be introduced and each will take questions from the press.”

He thought that was cryptic enough.  And couldn’t wait to see the look on Jack Abbot’s face when their plans were announced.  He hadn’t heard anything from his sources that said that Jabot would be attempting to venture into the market that they had now taken on. It was going to be amusing beating Jack to the punch again.  Of course, he was anticipating Jack to scramble and attempt to put a product in the market.  But by the time they get the product ready for distribution, it would be too late.

“Make sure you send these to every major publication that caters to Black women. I want them to be aware that Newman Enterprises is not just going after their business.  But we are hiring them too.  And not just in front of the camera for marketing.  But where it really counts.

“Okay Mr. Newman.”












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