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Time in an Bottle Part 1 Port Charles
If I could save Time in a bottle
If I could make days last forever
"Frank!" Courtney said turning the record player off, then observed him typing on the computer. "You are amazing, you got that old relic computer up and running in one day." Courtney said excitedly. "Yes, I managed to get Nellie working, thus proving that stupid computer expert wrong. He told me that old Nellie would never work again, I bet him she would. Now, he owns me a 100 bucks," Frank grinned, then kissed her passionately. "100 bucks. Now I can go shopping," Courtney said gleefully kissing him more passionately. Then she glanced at the computer and noticed a message flash across the screen. Frank, going to Kelly's for supper. See you later. Frank typed Okay "Who is your friend, Frank?" Courtney asked with curiosity. "Oh, her name is Cookie. She is a troubled teenager. And what a kidder, she is. She claims that she lives in 1973," Frank said chuckling. Courtney looked at the computer closely, then said strangely, "Um,
Frank. This computer isn't connected to the Internet, at all. In fact,
all you are doing is typing messages on a blank screen."
"What are you going to do, Frank?" Courtney asked with concern. Frank thought for a second, then said, "I believe that Fate has brought
her to me for a purpose. I will be like Sam in Quantum Leap and correct
some wrong in her past.
Frank rolled his eyes, then said, "Oh, please. Victor is loony, like I would ever trust his judgment. I promise, I always give nothing but good advice to Cookie. I can only improve her future not hurt it. After all, Lark was a success story, right." "Yes, she sure was. She certainly listened to you, after your unforgettable swan dive off the GH roof. Tell me, Frank, are you planning to repeat that success," Courtney said sarcastically. Frank rolled his eyes, then replied. "Of course not, Courtney. But if I did, I will make sure to wear a parachute." Suddenly Frank's beeper went off, "Shoot. Got to take off, Courtney. I assure you that I will use only the computer keys to help Cookie instead of an hospital ledge. See you later!" Then he ran out of the door and headed to the main house to change into his EMT uniform. Courtney stared at the computer, then a message appeared. Cookie is very lonely in 1973. There is no harm with them being friends...Nellie. Then the computer shut off by itself, Courtney shook her head, "You don't know Frank, Nellie. He will become obsessed with you and Cookie in no time flat. You may regret letting Frank in her life." Then Courtney shut the lights off, and closed the garage door.
Basketball Court Scanlon House March 28, 2001 5pm "Mac, Kevin. Why are we at Chez Scanlon and not heading home to Ferncliff? I have been at your stupid PCPD for weeks since I killed Katherine Bell. Kevin assured me I could go home that day, but nooooo, you wouldn't let me, Mac," Julie whined, playing with the basketball. "I'm sorry, Julie. But at least, we allowed you to watch Days of
our Lives. Not all prisoners get that privilege, Some would rather be shot
instead," Mac smiled widely.
"Ryan was 10 ten times the psycho that you are. You aren't good enough to shine his shoes!" Mac sneered. "Julie, Mac's right. My twin brother, if he was still alive, would of been number one in that psycho poll.. But Julie, I need you to calm down this instance. Mac was making a joke for heaven sakes, so lighten up. There is no need for death threats. I'm sorry, you couldn't return home to Ferncliff like you wanted. But it is more important that Mac finds out the truth what happened that fatal day at the Cassadine estate," Kevin stated. "Julie, we know you witness the murder. I hope by keeping you at
the PCPD for weeks that you would finger Helena as the murderer. But it
is obvious to me, Helena has you brainwashed so much, that you actually
believe you did it," Mac said shaking his head.
"Courtney has asked me to help for an invention for her beloved, Frank. She called all his friends and family to talk some sense into him," Kevin replied. "Ok, I am no friend of Frank. So why I am here?" Julie asked annoyed. "Well, Julie. Frank still cares for you, even though you are a homicidal
manic. He still values your opinion, very much. Let's go in." Kevin suggested
as they walked in the kitchen.
"Remind me not eat on that table," Kevin whispered to Mac, who chuckled. They entered the living room and saw Mary, Victor, Neil, Joe, Chris, Karen, and Courtney in the living room. "Oh, good, everyone is here now. I have asked you all here to help Frank deal with his latest addiction." Courtney stated. "I don't know Frank very well, what has he been addicted to?" Mac inquired. "DL56. But that's one addiction that has made us very rich," Chris smiled happily. "My girlfriends," Joe chuckled. "Stalking Eve! Frank was so creepy during his DL56 days," Kevin shuddered. "Trying to kill me! Oh, wait, that was Julie," Victor laughed. "Shut up Victor. Or I will try again, real soon," Julie said coldly. "Julie and Victor, you are getting off subject. Be quiet. Come on tell Mac, what else has Frank been addicted too?" Courtney inquired. "My paternity," Neil threw out. "Courtney, Wouldn't stop talking about her, the moment she returned town. He just wouldn't keep quiet about her. Now, I know why, they were once lovers," Julie said sounding bitter. "Gee Julie. Frank was obsessed about you being innocent. Gee, you sure proved him wrong," Courtney said sarcastically. "Well, you can't be right all the time, can we," Julie grinned. "What else?" Mac asked "Gambling," Mary said shaking her head. "Jealously of Joe's medical career. If it hadn't been for his football injury, He would been a doctor too.. Blah, Blah, Blah." Karen said rolling her eyes. "Man, Frank has lot of addictions. What he is addicted to now?" Mac asked. "The worst addiction you could ever imagine, Courtney said in horror. "The Mob! Frank has became a hero worshiper of Sonny and Jason!"
Julie said in shock.
"I agree with Joe. What the hell was Frank thinking? Didn't he care that his actions would hurt my girlfriend." Chris said angrily. "Obviously Chris, he bought Sonny's good guy mob image," Karen said bitterly. "We need to do the invention now, before he ends up like Zander Smith. A loyal mobster lackey," Mac said shaking his head. "No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Courtney shouted, "He is not obsessed with those monsters, I mean mobsters. So okay, it's the second worst addiction. It's the computer!" "I should of never bought Frank that laptop for Christmas. This is my all my fault," Mary said looking depressed. "Frank is responsible for this new addiction, not you. The important thing is to help him right now!" Victor said hugging her. Suddenly Courtney whistled loudly, then said, "Listen to me people, I will only say this once. Frank is not addicted to the laptop at all. He is addicted to the 1973 antique computer that he found at the hospital auction. Neil and I never see him anymore. Lark got tired of Frank ignoring her and moved out. He spends all his spare time talking to this girl from 1973 on the computer. I am really worried about him. And I know this story sounds crazy, but Frank is really talking to the past....You see, I discovered that the computer isn't connected to the Internet at all. Nellie is allowing Frank to connect to this girl in 1973, somehow. She told me that this girl really needs Frank's friendship. He just addicted to helping her, but I am afraid he will mess time up without realizing it.. And then it will be to late for fixing the time line. Does anyone believe me that Frank is communicating with this girl from 1973? "Well, if Luke and Laura can save the world from Freezing, then why not chat with someone from 1973. So as crazy as it sounds, I totally believe you that Frank has a friendship with a girl from the past," Mac smiled. "Me too!" the rest of the group said in unison. "Wonderful and now we are ready to confront Frank in the garage. We all must tell him that we love him, except Julie, and only want to help him get better. Let's go!" Courtney said in determination. "It's true, I don't love Frank. But if I ever did again, please lock me up in Ferncliff," Julie smirked to Kevin as they left the house with the group. Kevin laughed and shut the door, "Julie, Julie, Julie. It's too late you are already in Ferncliff. It must of been Frank's love in the first place, that sent you on the road to insanity.!" Kevin laughed as he shut the door. "Oh, ain't that the truth!" Julie giggled, then shot the basketball in the hoop. 2 minutes later
Frank was typing a message on the computer
"That would be a big mistake," Frank said shaking his head. "Frank, I need to talk to you. It's very important!" Courtney said loudly as she entered the garage with the others. "Why is everybody here. Is this an intervention? Courtney I told you already thatI wasn't addicted to Nellie, or helping this girl from 1973," Frank protested. "Frank, haven't I told you to leave the time line alone. Interfering with the past could alter the future we know today," Victor advised. "Victor, don't take this wrong way. But since you spent alot of years in a loony bin, your opinions on time traveling aren't valid to me. Victor, I know what I am doing. Trust me, I will only make this girl's future better," Frank smiled. "Fine, if you mess up time. It's not my fault!" Victor said angrily,
looking very hurt.
"Mom, I'm sorry," Frank whispered as he watched Victor and Mary depart, "Oh, well. She will forgive me tomorrow. After all...." "You are her perfect son," The group said in unison. "Does anybody else has something to say." Frank asked looking annoyed. "Yes, Frank I do. Courtney tells me you have neglected your family and friends, because you are addicted with this computer and this teenage girl. The computer has taken over your life, that all you ever do anymore. I'm surprised you haven't moved your bed into the garage. The only time you aren't on the computer, is when you are working. Lark moved out because she was tired of your obsession with Cookie," Kevin pointed. "Lark, moved!!! When??? No, you are wrong. I just saw her last week" Frank seemed puzzled. "Frank, that was about three weeks ago. The last time you saw her, was the day you got the computer running. She got fed up a week ago and packed up her bags. Frank, don't you see how your addiction is hurting others. You didn't even realize that Lark was absent. Please Frank, save yourself from this addiction before it is too late!" Courtney begged with Neil by her side. "Please Dad, listen to Mom. We miss you," Neil said with tears in his eyes. He paused then said, "Courtney and Neil, I need you to understand, I didn't mean to neglect anyone. This is the work, I am supposed to do. My purpose is to guide my trouble young friend, Cookie to a better future. Before you all interrupted, my advice to Cookie, was to skip the High School Dance. You see, she told me that she wanted to spend a night with a guy, she really likes. I am just about to stop her from making the biggest mistake in her life," Frank said proudly. "You Idiot!!" Karen slapped Frank hard on the cheek, "Cookie is my mother's nickname. You totally forget I told you that one night at the house, when I dating Joe. And that guy she is meeting, is Scott Baldwin. I was conceived that night, for your information. So guess what, Frank, I am that big mistake you wanted to stop. Thanks alot, Scanlon, you could of prevented me from ever existing." "Good going Frank! My life would be pretty empty with my soulmate Karen in it," Chris said angrily. "I should of wiped out your existence, Ramsey!" Frank snapped. "Karen, I am sorry I hurt you. But how I was supposed to know Rhonda was Cookie. As for your father, he probably be glad you don't exist," Frank commented. "That is awful thing to say, Scanlon. But sadly enough, I think you are right about Scott," Karen said sadly as Chris hugged her. "But I am so sorry, Karen. Chris is right for a change, I was a total jerk toward you. I was a fool for thinking that would be no consequences for my actions. I see now that I was wrong. I have to face up to the truth that I am an addict to the computer and interfering with time." He pulled Courtney close to him, then said warmly, "Courtney, thank you for making me face my hardest addiction ever with this addiction. I have become so obsessed with Cookie, I forget the most important people in my life. My friends and family, but I have learned my lesson. I swear to never interfere in the time line again. It was a real shock learning that Cookie is Rhonda Wexler. Karen, I promise to never do something so stupid like this again. I can't believe how close I got to wiping you out of existence. No more Time in a Bottle for me again. My relationship with Cookie and Nellie ends tonight. I will tear out the cord right now!" Suddenly he notice Julie typing on the computer furiously, "What the hell are you doing, Julie!" "Too late, Frankie! Like you, I'm interfering with time. I pretended to be you and instructed Cookie not to go to the dance. She cried a little, but agreed not to go! Bye, Bye, Karen!" Julie laughed wickedly, then yanked the cord out of the wall. "Why Julie, Why?" Karen asked in despair. "Because you threw me over for your newest best friend, Eve. You don't have the right to exist!" Julie sneered as she watched Karen disappeared. Suddenly someone tapped her on her shoulder, "Dr. Devlin. Here are your messages!" Julie whipped and gasped in delight. It was Grace, the nurse she murdered years ago. "Grace, Tell me is there a Dr. Karen Wexler working as a resident here?" Julie inquired. "No, Don't know a Dr. Wexler!" Grace answered. "Of course you shouldn't, Thanks Grace," Julie smiled. "Your welcome," Grace said looking at her oddly. She doesn't exist, thanks to me. Now, I am free from Ferncliff forever," Julie said chuckling to herself as she left. "Boy that Julie is stranger than usual She is talking to herself.. Must be from lack of sleep. Karen Wexler, sounds like a character from one of those soap operas she watches," Grace said shaking her head. Meanwhile Julie headed toward the hospital cafeteria and started to sing softly to herself But there never seems to be enough time
To Be Continued...........
Time in a bottle, by Jim Croce Will Julie feel guilty and bring Karen back? Or will be happy in her new life in the alternate PC. Stay tuned.
General Hospital, East Side Nurses Station Level 6 "Julie! How is the residency going?" Amy smiled as Julie approached with her files. "Why don't you tell me of my progress so far?" Julie asked slyly, wondering what has her life has been like since she eliminated Karen Wexler. "Well, I loved too," Amy smirked. "Well, you have certainly made a impression since you entered PC in 1997. You, Matt Harmon, Chris Ramsey, Eve Lambert, Jake Marshak, Joe Scanlon, and Greg Cooper were the best interns that GH ever had." "Greg, that psycho!!! Why General Hospital continues to hire psychos is beyond me? Was Alan on drugs when he hired him!" Julie said shocked. "Julie, Greg is an excellent doctor. Just because just because Dr. Ryan Chamberlain was a psycho, doesn't mean every doctor is. Beside, Greg proved to Monica and Allan that he wasn't unstable like his so called record claimed," Amy snapped. "I beg to differ. Have you been to his parties. You can't leave without the help of the police. And I can't forgot how that wacko tried to perform plastic surgery on my face so I would become his sister, Marcia." Julie retorted. Amy stared at Julie in disbelief, "Plastic surgery on your face. That's nuts, Julie. Greg would never hurt a fly. Have you lost your mind? I think you need a long vacation, may I suggest Ferncliff." "No, thanks! Been then, done that," Julie yawned in boredom. "Very funny, Julie. But your mind isn't in the best mental state right now. After all, your wedding day last week turned into a nightmare. Jax's deceased fiancee, Brenda Barrett, showed up just at the very moment when you about to exchange your vows. We are all thrilled to learn that she didn't perish at sea, but had been rescued by an fisherman called Alcazar. She thought her name was Gina, and worked as a skating instructor in the Beverly Hills 90201. But when she saw Jax's wedding announcement in Fortune Magazine, her memory came flooding back. She returned to PC to stop your wedding, naturally. It was so romantic, when he saw her, it seemed like the world stood still. When they both shouted at once, 'Nobody Leaves!!'; there wasn't a dry eye in the room. Well, except yours. If looks could kill, Jax and Brenda would be dead on the spot... Then a second later, Jax dumps you, then married Brenda.. The guests were applauding so loud for Jax and Brenda, that they didn't hear you stomp out of the room. As you waited for the bus, it started to rain hard and you were totally soaked," Amy laughed. "I always get left in the rain," Julie sighed. Amy smacked her, "That's Brenda, idiot! Not you! Well, not this time she didn't." "I can't believe I almost married that sexy Jax! Wow! Beats that loser Frank any day!" Julie said in a daze. "Frank Scanlon.. Didn't he also dumped you on your wedding day for Courtney. Maybe next time, will be the charm and you won't have a runaway groom," Amy snickered. "Very funny, Amy!" Julie sneered, "Besides, why should I care about being dumped. I'm free and not stuck in a mental institution." "Julie, that's the second time you mentioned a mental institution. Julie, is there something you are not telling us." Amy asked suspiciously. "I'm just kidding, Amy. Lighten up. I have never been insane ever" Julie yelled. "Julie, I'm sure if you asked Alan, you would have no problem getting time off," Amy said nervously. "I think that's an excellent idea. It's been years since I have had a vacation. Not since being locked in.........." Julie quickly stopped herself. "Ferncliff!" Amy gave her the suspicious look again. "Noooooooooooooo," Julie lied, "Of course not! I meant General Hospital. Some days, it feels like a prison here. As a resident, I feel like I practically live here.... I think I will call my friend Karen Wexler and go to LA. Tell me, Amy do you know my friend, she lives here in town?" "Karen Wexler???? Never heard of her. Is she related to Rhonda Wexler, the local drunk?" Amy inquired. "Nope, not related at all. She used to work as Kelly's years ago. Does that jog your memory?" Julie asked, trying not to laugh. "No, I don't know this Karen Wexler. Are you sure you aren't thinking of someone else?" Amy asked. "No, I am not. So, Rhonda, fell off the wagon again," Julie chuckled. "She never been on the wagon, Julie! She has been a drunk from the day she was released from the Sunnydale Mental Institution in the 70's. Apparently as a teenager, she told her father that she talked to someone from the future on the computer. Crazy isn't," Amy laughed. "And thus her future was altered from that little event. And no possible back stabbing daughter was ever born. Shame isn't it!!" Julie smirked as she headed toward the elevator. Amy shook her head, "That girl is nuts!"
March 29, 2001
If I could save Time in a bottle
Julie entered the Recovery Room as she whistled Time in A Bottle. It was indeed a beautiful day, and she was ready for lunch. "What can I get you?" Victor Collins said pleasantly. "Oh, I will have cheeseburger, Caesar salad and a rootbeer," Julie smiled pleasantly. Victor wrote down the order, then said, "Should be ready shortly, Dr. Devlin." "Thanks Victor. Can you bring me my food when ready?" Julie asked. "Well, Mary will. I have to go now and run some errands. Hope you have a good day, Julie!" Victor replied. "Thanks," Julie said then eyed two familiar faces at a table. "Matt! Ellen!!" Julie squealed in delight, then started to hug them to death. "Julie!! We can't breathe!" Ellen managed to gasp out. "Oh, sorry. It seems like ages since I have seen you two. I just got so excited," Julie explained quickly. "Julie, you saw us yesterday at work. It hasn't been that long!!! You act like you haven't seen us in years... I have heard of people being missed but this is ridiculous," Matt said shaking his head. "The person that you should be concerned about is Ian's friend, Adrianna. She has needed a liver transplant because her brother tried to kill her. But I won't bore you with that story... Rhonda Wexler, that pathetic drunk, was a perfect match. Unfortunately her liver is too damaged from all that drinking." Ellen stated. "Well, it's too bad Rhonda doesn't have a loser daughter named Karen. But since she doesn't, then that whinny Adrinna will die. Oh well. No big loss there," Julie smirked, still staring at them. "Julie!! That's pretty cold! You are a doctor, you are supposed to save lives," Matt said angrily. "You think I should be... But I found taking lives much more fun," Julie laughed wickedly as she stared at Matt and Ellen. Matt and Ellen looked horrified, "Julie!!" She rolled her eyes, "Oh, Come on! Don't you ever wish you could kill people that really annoyed you." "No, we don't!" Ellen and Matt snapped. "Lighten up Matt and Ellen. I was just joking. Like I would be responsible
for five murders in this pathetic town. I would have to be brainwashed
to do that," Julie snickered.
"I will! Don't go away again!" Julie smiled, then hugged them. "Bye, Julie!" Matt and Ellen said, giving her a weird look as she headed back to her table. Meanwhile, Ellen shook her head towards Julie, "She really needs
a vacation, Matt."
"That's an odd thing to say," Ellen remarked. "I know....We better go. Our shift will start soon," Matt said paying
the bill.
"Well, well isn't Rhonda. How is your daughter, Karen doing? I haven't seen her in ages?" Julie asked, trying not to laugh. "Karen??? I don't have a daughter named Karen. Are you drunk, Julie?," Rhonda asked looking confused as she took a drink from the bottle in the brown paper bag. "Nope, but you are.. Didn't think you did. Thanks Rhonda. Now, get lost!!" Julie said pushing Rhonda out of the door. Afterwards, Julie looked around the room and was shocked to see Jake, Grace, Dr. May, Greg and her Dad at a table. "Oh, lovely, all my victims are here. Oh no, my Dad is waving at me," Julie groaned quietly as she grabbed her pen. "Julie. Why don't you join us and lunch with us?" Dr. Devlin shouted. "Nah, If I eat dinner with you Dad, death will occur. I may be tempted to kill you all again. Starting with you Dad, then Grace, Dr. May, Jake, and John. And if I am really lucky, Greg too. And to be honest, I don't have the energy to do that again," Julie said shaking her head as she approached their table. "Julie, have you been hanging around Dr. Collins again. His horrible book General Homicide slandered my good name and messed up your mind. Please don't tell me, you are planning to follow in his footsteps," Dr. Devlin said shaking his head. "As a matter I fact I am. My book is called. General Homicide: The Next Generation. In my book Greg brainwashes me to commit the murders. I start with you Dad, then Grace, Dr. May, Jake, and John. I set up Eve and Kevin for the murders. Frank became hooked on this drug DL56, after falling off a roof. The drug altered his mind and he went completely nuts trying to prove my innocent. I am finally caught and thrown into hilarious adventures in Ferncliff while Greg rots in prison. My last adventure had me erase Karen Wexler, a doctor at GH, existence in life with the help of a computer. As a result, I am free and no longer a brainwashed serial killer," Julie explained. Laughter burst from the table, "Sounds like some story that comes from that NBC soap Passions." Jake commented. "Passions!! Give me a break. Days is the best soap ever," Julie smiled.
"Julie, worse than Jax dumping you for Brenda?" Dr. May asked.
"Worse than finding out I had an affair with your roommate Eve years
ago," Dr. Devlin said in shock.
"Yes!! Worse than all that combined together, plus thanksgiving at the Quartermaines. I've need to leave, I have completely lost my appetite." Julie said in distress and ran out the recovery room. "I have to get back home to my reality. I have to find a way to restore
that loser Karen to existence. If I don't, I will be stuck in this world
without Days. And that is a fate worse than death and Ferncliff. But there
is only person, who can restore time.... Professor Victor Collins!!" Julie
declared confidently.
Chapter 64 Time in a Bottle Part 3 Victor and Mary Collins Apartment
If I could save Time in a bottle
"Victor!! Victor!! Open up!! Shut that Damn CD player off!" Julie yelled
as she banged on the door
Port Charles
Meanwhile Julie found herself floating through empty space but suddenly
she hit a big snow bank.
The Wexler House
"I'm sure glad it's 1973, and that no one locks their doors, "Julie
grinned as the entered the house, carrying a hammer.
An hour later "Days rocks in 1973!! There is never such a thing as a bad episode," Julie sighed happily as she turned off the TV,. "Well, sleepyhead. I need to destroy your Dad's computer, so your stripper turned doctor daughter won't be erased in future times. And then I can exist in a world with Days." Julie grinned. Julie started to whistle Time in a Bottle as she entered the computer room with the ax. "Bye, Bye Nellie. Parting is such sweet sorrow as Shakespeare would say. Not really, actually it is quite fun!" she snickered as she started to smash the modem, then the computer screen. 5 minutes later
"Julie, Julie! Wake up. If I am that boring to you, I can always get
your a new shrink!!" Kevin yelled.
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