Grace stairs at Chris for a minute in disbelief then quickly jumps into nurse mode and begins checking his vitals as she talks to him. 
Grace: Chris, you're at General hospital, you've been in a bad car accident. Nod your head if you understand what I just said. 
Chris weakly nods his head. Grace smiles 
Grace: Good. I'll Paige Boardman and let him know you're awake he'll want to examen you. 
Chris motions with his hand he wants to write something. Grace grabs a pad and pencil and hands it to him. Chris writes something down. Grace reads it. 
Grace: "How badly am I hurt?" 
Grace takes a deep breath. 
Grace: Well, you suffered bad head trauma. But since you are awake it looks as if that's healing up nicely. And you sustained massive internal injuries. Boardman was able to correct most of it in surgery. Right now the most important thing is for you to rest, okay? 
Chris nods then writes something else 
Grace: "what wasn't he able to fix?" 
Grace takes a deep breath, then takes Chris's hand in hers. 
Grace: Chris your liver was badly damaged and, and you may end up needing a new one. But, but listen I don't want you worrying okay. You are in great hands and, and I have seen plenty pf patients pull through something like this. So, please try not to worry okay? Just rest and let us do the worrying deal? 
Chris nods weakly and writes something else down 
Grace: "Thank you" 
Grace smiles 
Grace: You're welcome. I'll go get Boardman now. 
She pats Chris's hand and leaves the room. Chris looks around the cold lonely hospital room as his situation sinks in. A deep loneliness fills him as tears fill his eyes. They slowly run down his cheeks as his hands grip the covers of his hospital bed. 
Jake is working at the nurses station when Matt comes up. 
Matt: Hey Jake 
Jake: Hi Matt. 
Jake looks at Matt closely trying to see if he notices anything but he doesn't. 
Jake: Hey Matt, you got a minute? 
Matt shrugs 
Matt: Yeah, sure what's up? 
Jake: Uh lets go over to the waiting area all right? 
Matt nods as he fallows Jake. Matt senses Jake's uneasiness. 
Matt: You okay Jake? You seem kind of edgy. 
Jake: Well, uh yeah, I guess I am kind of on edge. 
Matt: How come? 
Jake: Well see, I'm really worried about this friend of mine. See he's a really great guy, and I really admire and look up to him. But he's started acting strange lately. You know, not like himself. He's doing and saying things that are very out of character and I'm worried about him. I think something might be wrong, and I want to help. 
Matt nods 
Matt: Well, you should ask him. I mean, I take it you're close to this guy right? 
Jake nods 
Jake: Oh yeah, we've been friends for a while. 
Matt: Well, then you should ask him. 
Jake: Yeah, okay, I guess I just don't want to upset him you know. I mean, I don't know that anything is wrong. I just know he's acting oddly. 
Matt: If he really is a good guy he won't be upset. He'll be touched you were worried. And hey if he's acting oddly there probably is a reason. 
Jake nods 
Jake: Yeah, yeah you're right. I'll ask him. 
Matt smiles 
Matt: Great. 
He turns to go. 
Jake: Matt what's going on with you. 
Matt stops and turns 
Matt: What? 
Jake: I'm worried about you man. I heard about what happened with Chris, and Grace told me you threatened her. This isn't the Matt Harmen I know and think so much of. The Matt Harmen I know would never ever turn his back on a patient no matter who it was, or what they had done. The Matt Harmen I know would never threaten someone. Especially a lady like Grace who is good to the core. Look, Matt I care about you, and if there is some kind of problem I want to help. What's going on? 
Matt sighs and rubs his forehead. 
Jake: Look Matt, I'm not trying to pry but I'm your friend and I care about you. What you did today is serious. You could get into a lot of trouble. And not just with Alan either. Grace has a lot of friends and if she wanted to she could really make trouble for you. You've worked to hard to get where you are today to through it all away. Now, I've persuaded Grace to let it slide for now, but Matt you have to stop acting like this. Whatever is wrong, what ever is bothering you. It's not worth risking your reputation, and it's especially not worth risking your career. 
Matt smiles 
Matt: Jake you're a great friend. I really appreciate what you're saying. And I'm touched really I am. But there isn't anything wrong, okay? Look, everyone has their limits. Everyone has people and or situations that they just can't handle and doctors are no different. I hate Chris with every fiber of my being. In my book he's the most disgusting, most awful, most pathetic waist of skin and bones imaginable. And right or wrong I just couldn't bring myself to treat him. Look, all doctors have limits man. And it's not like I didn't leave him in capable hands. I knew Grace and Jill were both there and both highly experienced. And I also knew that Boardman and Qourtermaine were on their way to help. I really think I gave him the best chance for survival by leaving. I hate him so much Jake, I honestly don't think I could have done my best for him even if I had tried. 
Jake: And what about threatening Grace? 
Matt: Okay, I admit with that I was way out of line. And I'm sorry. I was just frustrated and angry. I have always given 110% and the one time I don't I get it thrown in my face. Grace just really made me mad today. I just couldn't work on Chris, and she didn't get it. But that is no excuse for threatening her like that. I owe her an apology. 
Jake nods 
Jake: I think that's probably a good idea. 
Matt nods 
Matt: Hey listen thanks for getting her to back off this thing. 
Jake nods 
Jake: Yeah, well I figured one incident wasn't enough to go tell Alan. But listen Matt you know you are going to have to find away to treat patients you don't like. Cause you're going to come into contact with them. 
Matt looks at Jake seriously 
Matt: That won't be a problem, cause there is no one I hate as much as Ramsey. Jake to be perfectly honest I can't help but pray that he dies. 
Matt turns quickly and leaves, leaving a stunned Jake watching him go. 

Julie is sitting in Frank's book the journal now re hid under the bed. She trying hard not to cry as she thinks about what she has just found out. 
Julie: Oh God, just the idea of someone hurting Frank makes me sick with rage. How, how could any man hurt his own child. Especially a child like Frank. I'm sure he was just as wonderful as a kid as he is now. 
Julie shakes her head and sighs she reaches over and picks up a picture of her and Frank off the night stand and looks at it sadly. 
Julie: Why Frank, why couldn't you tell me? What did you think I would say? Did you think I'd leave you because of this? Do you have that little faith in me, in us? 
Just then Frank comes in Julie quickly puts the picture down and wipes her face off. 
Julie: Hey, did you have a good shower? 
Frank gets into bed. 
Frank: Yeah, it was good. 
He gets a devilish grin on his face. 
Frank: Though it would have been even better if you had joined me. 
He leans over and kisses Julie. 
Julie tries to smile Frank notices something is wrong. 
Frank: Julie what is it, what's wrong? 
Julie takes a deep breath trying to collect her thoughts 
Julie: Frank, do you trust me? 
Frank: Of course I trust you, Julie. 
Julie: Do you? I mean, not just do you trust me like you can tell me something and I won't blab it. Or you can trust me not to lie to you. But do you really trust me. You know, trust in me to open up your heart to me. Talk to me about things that are happening now, may happen in the future, or might have happened in the past. Do you feel comfortable telling me things that, that are difficult? 
Frank: Julie, I'm not really sure I get where you're going with this. I mean, yeah I don't talk much about my past but. . . 
Julie: Frank, you do so much for everyone else. You take care of the world and then some. I mean, whenever I've needed you, or Joe has needed you, you are always there. But, but I want to be the one that is there for you. I want to be the one you turn to. 
Frank smiles 
Frank: Julie I'm fine okay, you don't have to worry about me. Look it's late and we're both tired. What do you say we get some sleep. 
Julie tries to smile 
Julie: Sure. 
They kiss goodnight turn out the light then snuggle up together under the covers. Both unable to sleep but wanting the other to think that they are. 
Frank thinking: Oh God I wish I could tell her how I feel, but I just can't risk loosing her I love her to much to risk that. 
Julie thinking: Oh God I love him so much. I just wish he'd let me in. I just wish he'd let me help him deal with his past. I just wish he loved me. Why doesn't he trust me, why doesn't he love me. 
They lay silently in one another's arms their thoughts keeping them miles apart. 

Eve is sitting in bed quietly when Scott crawls in. 
Scott: So, you and your sister have a nice little talk? 
Eve sighs 
Eve: Well, we had a talk, not sure if I'd call it nice but we had a talk. 
Eve wipes a tear from her face. Scott takes her hand in his 
Scott: Okay now tell me what happened? Did you two fight? 
Eve laughs 
Eve: Oh I'm sure it would have ended up that way had she stuck around. See, my sister and I don't see eye to eye on most things. We used to but once I went to college things changed, you know. It's like she held my making something of myself against me. She put this wall up and I've never quite managed to get passed it. And now. . . 
Eve sighs 
Eve: Now she's here stirring up trouble as usual. 
Scott: What kind of trouble? 
Eve: Our father was murdered some years ago, and she wants justice. 
Scott: And you don't? 
Eve sighs 
Eve: Scott there was a full investigation that lasted for nearly a year. But nothing ever came of it. There were a few leads but nothing solid. So they closed the case. I don't know maybe if I'd had known him better, or if he'd been some great guy I'd see the point in trying to get the case re opened. 
Eve shakes her head. 
Scott: But you don't see any point? 
Eve: Scott he beat my mother, Shelly, and I senseless until I was about four. Then he just up and left. He was a druggie, an alcoholic, had a bad temper, and was in jail more then he was out. My guess is he just crossed the wrong person. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying he deserved to be murdered no one does. But, Scott, he was a horrible man, and there already has been an investigation. 
Scott: And Shelly doesn't agree? 
Eve: She seems to think the cops gave up, but considering they looked for nearly a year I find that hard to believe. The thing about Shelly is that she takes anything bad that happens as a personal insult and when Shelly gets insulted. 
Eve shakes her head 
Scott: She fights back 
Eve: You guessed it. 
Scott: Well, if there really are no new leads I doubt Shelly will get very far anyway. 
Eve nods 
Eve: I know, it's just 
Eve shakes her head 
Scott: Just what? 
Eve: I don't know Scott. I just have this terrible feeling that if she starts digging what we find maybe a whole lot more then any of us bargained for. 
Scott wraps Eve in his arms 
Scott: It's going to be okay, I'm sure everything will be fine. 
He holds her close as Eve tries to put the worries out of her mind. 

It is now morning and Kevin and Lucy are driving over to the light house. 
Lucy: Oh Doc I know we have a plane to catch, but I just so wanted to tell Victor our wonderful news. 
Kevin smiles 
Kevin: I think it's a great idea. I'm sure Victor will be doing cartwheels when he learns he's going to be a grandpa. 
Lucy smiles happily and pats her stomach 
Lucy: I know I could do a few myself. Oh Doc this has been the most incredibly wonderful 24 hours of my life! 
Kevin smiles reaches over and squeezes Lucy's hand 
Kevin: Mine to Lucy mine to. 
They arrive at the light house and quickly go in. 
Kevin: Victor! 
Lucy: Youhoo, Victor are you here? 
Kevin: Maybe he's in his room. 
Lucy: Yeah, it is early. 
They go to Victor's room and open in the door when they walk in they find Victor and Mary rolling around in the covers in the throws of hot passionate love. 
Lucy: OH MY GOSH!!! 
Mary: Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 
Kevin: Uh excuse us 
Kevin pulls a stunned Lucy out of the bed room into the living room. Both are trying hard not to laugh. Victor soon comes out with his bathrobe on. 
Kevin: Victor I am so sorry. 
Lucy: We had no idea Mary was here. We never met to walk in on anything. 
Mary comes out with her bathrobe on 
Lucy: Oh Mary I'm so sorry. We had no idea Victor wasn't alone. 
Victor: It's okay, it's okay. This is your home. We just had no idea you'd be coming by before your flight today. 
Mary is blushing bright red. 
Mary: I am sorry we were doing that in your home. Please don't tell anyone. 
Lucy: What? Oh Mary there is nothing to be ashamed of. Finding love is a wonderful thing and should be celebrated. And this is Victor's home to. 
Kevin: Absolutely. We are just so sorry we walked in on the two of you. We really should have knocked. 
Lucy: Yeah, that's something I need to work on. 
Mary: Lets just forget this whole incident okay? 
Lucy: It's forgotten. 
Victor: So what brings you by anyway? Don't you have a plane to catch? 
Kevin and Lucy beam happily. 
Lucy: Well, we do. But first we wanted to share some very exciting news with you. 
Kevin: We found out about this last night and we just couldn't wait to share it with you. 
Victor: Well then by all means do tell. 
Lucy: I'm pregnant! 
Victor: Oh Lucy that is simply splendid! Congratulations! 
Victor hugs her tightly 
Mary: Oh that is so wonderful, congratulations. You must be so excited. 
Lucy: Thankyou, both of you. Yes, we really are. 
Victor shakes Kevin's hand 
Victor: Congratulations son, I know you'll be an excellent father. 
Kevin smiles truly touched by this and they hug. 
Kevin: Thanks Dad. 
Mary: Oh yes, this will be such a lucky baby to have the two of you for parents. 
Lucy smiles 
Lucy: Thank you Mary that means a lot coming from you. 
Victor: Well how about if I wip us all up some breakfast. 
Lucy: Oh Victor that is so nice of you to offer but 
Kevin: But we really do have a plane to catch. 
Lucy: We just wanted to stop by and give you the wonderful news. 
Victor: Well I'm certainly glad you did. Now, have a wonderful Honeymoon you two. 
Mary: Oh yes, have a wonderful one. 
They all hug and say good-bye then Kevin and Lucy head out. Mary and Victor look at each other. 
Victor: Shall we return to our morning activities my sweet? 
Mary smiles 
Mary: Lock the door and you're on.
Victor: Right behind you, my love. 
He pulls her into a tender kiss and they go back to his room. Kevin and Lucy are now in the car. 
Lucy: So you think we'll be like them, when we're there age? 
Kevin smiles devilishly 
Kevin: You mean full of passion? I sure hope so. 
They smile at each other. Kevin leans over kisses her softly and they leave for the air port. 

The sun streams into Scott's bed room window, and gently cascades across Eve as she sleeps. Scott sits on the side of the bed watching her with pure love. Eve's eyes flutter open, and Scott smiles at her. 
Scott: Hey there, how'd you sleep, sleeping beauty? 
Eve smiles 
Eve: Great, but it would be even better if you were still under the covers with me. 
Scott smiles devilishly 
Scott: I think that can be arranged. But first there is a little something we need to take care of. 
Eve looks at him a tad confused. 
Eve: What do you mean? 
Scott: Look, under your pillow. 
Eve looks at Scott questioningly 
Eve: What? 
Scott: Come on, come on, come on. 
Eve: Okay. 
Eve lifts up her pillow and finds a small velvet box. 
Eve: What on earth? 
Scott: Well, will you look at that. You woke up to a gift under your pillow. Why don't you open it. 
Eve: What are you up to Scotty? 
Scott smiles 
Scott: Open the box and you will see. 
Eve opens the box and gasps. There inside is a big beautiful diamond ring. 
Eve: Oh Scotty. 
Scott takes the ring from her and gets down on one knee. 
Scott: Eve, when I lost Dominique I really and truly believed I'd never love again. But then I met you. You know, I'm not so good with putting my feelings into words. But, Eve, you also have to know that I love you with all that I am. And that I want to be with you always. You make me smile, you make me laugh, you fill my life and my heart with so much joy, I think sometimes I'm going to burst. Eve, I want you by my side for always. Will you marry me? 
Eve stairs at Scott in shock, her eyes full of tears. She nods and then finely finds her voice 
Eve: Oh Scotty yes! Yes, of course I'll marry you!! 
Eve throws her arms around him excitedly and they kiss tenderly as they hug. 
Eve: Oh Scotty, thank you, thank you, thank you. 
Scott laughs and pulls back 
Scott: For what? 
Eve smiles as she strokes his face 
Eve: For making all my dreams come true. 
Scott shakes his head 
Scott: No, that's what you do for me. 
They kiss passionately and fall back into bed. 

Karen and Joe pull up outside the house. 
Karen: So, you think anyone will notice we didn't come home last night. 
They both laugh 
Joe: I doubt it. Frank and Julie were going to have some together time, so I doubt they missed us. 
Karen smiles 
Karen: True. And hopefully they got everything straightened out. 
Joe: Yeah, I really hope Frank came clean with her. 
Karen: And I hope Julie was up front with Frank. They need that honesty in their relationship. If they don't have it, then there is no relationship. 
Joe nods in agreement. 
When they walk in they find Frank making breakfast. 
Frank looks up 
Frank: Hey you two, you're up early. 
Joe and Karen blush. Frank looks at them closely and a smile spreads across his face. 
Frank: Wait a second. those are the same clothes you had on at the wedding. You two didn't come home last night did you. 
Joe: Well, we just had to much to celebrate I guess. 
Karen shows off the ring. 
Frank: Oh guys congratulations that's wonderful! 
Frank hugs Joe 
Frank: I'm happy for you, man. I know how long you've wanted this. 
Joe smiles 
Joe: Thank, yeah it really is a dream come true. 
Frank hugs Karen 
Frank: Welcome, to the family Karen. 
Karen: Thank you Frank. I want to show Julie. Where is she? 
Frank: Oh she's down stairs. You can go on down I'm sure she won't mind. 
Karen: Thanks Karen heads off. 
Joe: So you and Julie have a good talk last night? 
Frank sighs 
Frank: She doesn't want that kind of relationship Joe, so there is no point in telling her. She doesn't love me in that way, and I'm not going to burden a girl who doesn't love me like that with this garbage. 
Karen finds Julie downstairs on the couch crying. 
Karen: Julie? Julie, what's wrong? 
She sits down beside her friend. 
Julie: Oh Karen. Frank, doesn't trust me, and I'm and I don't think he even really trusts me. He doesn't want a future with me. 
Back up to Joe and Frank 
Joe: Wait a sec, she told you that? 
Karen: Oh I can't believe Frank would say that. 
Frank: Well, not in so many words, maybe. But she did tell me she's very happy with the way things are. 
Julie: He didn't need to. At the reception he made it very clear he's happy where things are, and then I found out he's keeping the most horrible secret from me. And when I tried to get him to talk about it he closed up. He obviously doesn't feel comfortable enough with me, to tell me about it. 
Joe: Is it possible she, only said that because you she thinks that's what you want? 
Frank shakes his head. 
Frank: I doubt it. I mean, she is the one that didn't want something serious before. 
Karen: But isn't it possible, that he only said that at the reception cause he thought that's what you wanted to hear? And what secret are you talking about? 
Julie sighs 
Julie: Frank has always been so straight forward with me, I have trouble believing that would be the case. Besides, what I learned last night I think says a lot. I mean, if he really wanted a future with me he would feel comfortable confiding in me wouldn't he? 
Joe: What if she changed her mind. 
Frank: Then she should tell me. I'm not going to confide something that major in someone who only wants a casual dating relationship. 
Karen: Well that all depends on where he thinks you're coming from. I mean, if he thinks you two only have a casual dating relationship and that you don't want more. Well, it could make a difference in what he confides in you. 
Julie: I guess. But, the bottom line is he is happy, with the way things are. 
Joe: Maybe if you tell her how you feel... 
Frank: Why should I? The bottom line is, she is happy the way things are. 
Joe: I'm sorry. 
Frank: Thanks, I guess that's the way it goes. 
Karen: Julie I'm so sorry. Listen what exactly did you find out anyway? 
Julie sighs 
Julie: Karen, I can't tell you. Basically I accidentally stumbled upon Frank's child hood diary. And I found out something really awful. But it's not my secret to tell. If Joe wants to tell you, then that's his business. But, but Frank doesn't even know I know. 
Julie shakes her head sadly as Karen goes stiff realizing Julie knows. 
Karen: You mean, about the abuse? 
Julie looks at Karen in surprise. 
Julie: You know? 
Karen: Yeah, Joe told me months ago. 
Julie shakes her head sadly 
Julie: Well, that just says it all now doesn't it. 

Shelly walks into the police station and moves up to one of the officers. 
Shelly: Hey, who the hell is in charge around here. 
Officer Rick looks up somewhat taken aback by the comment. 
Officer Rick: Uh, is there something I can help you with? 
Shelly takes a puff off her cigarette. 
Shelly: You a detective? 
Officer Rick: No, but detective Garcia is on duty. Would you like to speak with him? 
Shelly: Yeah, go get him. Oh and make it snappy this is important. 
Officer Rick: Uh, right, just one moment. 
Officer Rick hurries off. Soon detective Garcia comes over. 
Garcia: Hello, I'm detective Garcia. 
Shelly: Shelly Lamburt. 
Garcia: Officer Rick said you wanted to see me? 
Shelly: Yeah, I wanted to know why the hell my fathers killer still hasn't been found! 
Garcia looks at her confused 
Garcia: I'm sorry, I'm not sure what you are talking about. 
Shelly sighs and rolls her eyes 
Shelly: Typical. Look, back in 93 my father was murdered in cold blood. Now, that was 8 freaken years ago, and so far there has been no arrest! 
Garcia sighs 
Garcia: I'm very sorry mam. Our department investigates every crime therouly I assure you. 
Shelly: Oh, yeah? Well, then why isn't this person behind bars? 
Garcia: I'm not sure. Listen, give me your fathers name and I'll check on the case. See, what happened. 
Shelly: Well, that's a start. Okay his name was Ray Conway. 

Chris is resting in his hospital bed when Grace comes in. He was taken off the ventilator hours ago. 
Grace: Hey, there. How are you feeling? 
Chris: Sore, tired. 
Grace: Well the soreness will go away with time. And the tired is why you are in bed. 
Grace smiles cheerfully. 
Chris: Grace, my head is throbbing, I ache everywhere, and I'm starting to turn the color of a banana! So cut the cheerfulness before I throw up. 
Grace nods and comes over to him 
Grace: Okay, well I will give you some pain killers. That will help you feel better. And I'll give you a sedative so you can rest. 
Chris: What I would like is to know just how badly my liver is damaged. Because based on the color of my skin it's pretty clear that my liver isn't working right. 
Grace sighs 
Grace: Well, if you want I can ask Dr. Boardman to come in and talk to you about it. 
Chris: Grace, I heard you last night when you said you wanted to be my friend. Did you mean that? Are you my friend? 
Grace is a tad taken aback by the question 
Grace: Well, yes, yes. I'm your friend. 
Chris: Well, what I expect from my friends is the bottom line. Now, what is going on with my liver. 
Grace sits down on the stool next to Chris's bed. 
Chris: Chris, your liver was severally damaged. And it is failing rapidly. Dr. Boardman did all he could to repair it in surgery but it wasn't enough. The bottom line is you're going to need a liver transplant. 
Chris takes a deep breath. 
Chris: And with the small P factor I have, that will take a miracle. 
Grace: Well, then that is exactly what you'll get. 
Chris: Grace please 
Grace: Hey, you said we were friends now, right? Well, I don't let my patients much less my friends give up or lose hope. Now you're a fighter Chris Ramsey. The fact that you are alive and awake shows that. We will find you a liver, I just know it. I've been checking the registry and putting the word out to all hospitals. And I've been trying to track down your family. If one of them matches they could be a living donor.
Chris laughs and shakes his head. 
Chris: The day anyone in my family does something for someone else is the day hell freezes over. Look, I'll try to stay positive, okay? But Grace I'm a realist and the reality is my odds are pretty bad. 
Grace sighs 
Grace: I'm sorry. Look, I'll go get you some medicine to help you with your pain, okay. 
Grace gets up and heads for the door. Chris suddenly wanting anything but to be alone calls out to her. 
Chris: Wait. 
Grace turns back to Chris. 
Chris: Actually, if you want you could hang out here for a little bit first. I mean, you look tired and there is a perfectly good stool right here. Wouldn't want you passing out or anything 
Chris laughs nervously. Grace looks at Chris closely. 
Grace: Chris if we are friends then you better give me the bottom line too. Do you want me to sit with you? 
Chris thinks for a minute 
Chris: Yeah. Yeah, that would be nice. 
Grace smiles some what surprised to see Chris Ramsey of all people reaching out for company. 
Grace: Okay. 
Grace goes and sits by Chris. Chris feeling a little more secure lets himself drift off to sleep. 

Jake is working at the nurses station when Dr. Boardman comes up. 
Dr. Boardman: Dr. Marshak, I need to have a word with you. 
Jake: Okay. 
Jake and Dr. Boardman walk over to the waiting area. 
Jake: So what's this about? 
Dr. Boardman: Yesterday, you got tested as a potential live liver donor for Dr. Ramsey, correct? 
Jake: Yeah. I know it's a one in one million shot, but I figured why not. I mean, we both have the small P factor so why not give it a shot right. 
Dr. Boardman: Well that one in one million shot has come in Dr. Marshak. You are a perfect match. 

Jake stairs at Dr. Boardman in shock. 
Jake: I, I'm a match for Dr. Ramsey? 
Dr. Boardman nods 
Dr. Boardman: Yes. A perfect match in fact. It's rather odd we normally don't see such a genetically ideal match in non relatives. Your genetics are close enough to be twins. 
Jake is staggered by this 
Jake: Twins? 
Dr. Boardman nods still on his own track 
Dr. Boardman: Yeah, it really is something else. In all the other cases I've been involved in where the match was this perfect the two people were at the very least related and for the most part siblings. So are you still planning on helping Dr. Ramsey? I hope you do realize that the odds of finding another match like this. . . 
Jake: I'm doing it. I wouldn't have gotten tested if I wasn't serious about following through with it. 
Dr. Boardman smiles 
Dr. Boardman: Excellent. I'll be setting up the transplant for the day after tomorrow. Come to my office later today and we'll discuss the details. 
Jake nods 
Jake: Yes, of course. 
Dr. Boardman leaves Jake just stairs after him. 
Jake: A perfect match? Could it be? 
Jake rushes over to the phone and dials a number. 
John: Hello. 
Jake: Hey, John it's me. 
John: Hey there cousin how are things going? 
Jake: Okay, I guess. Listen I have something I really need you to find the answer out to, okay? 
John: Well, I'll do my best. What's up? 
Jake: I really need to know the last name of my biological family, and the name of my twin brother. 
John sighs 
John: Jake look... 
Jake: John listen to me okay. I love my family dearly, but I need some answers and I need them soon. 
John: I understand you needing answers buddy, but why right now? 
Jake: I can't go into it right now. I mean, it could be a total fluke. But if I'm right, look I'll explain everything later. So will you help me or not? 
John sighs 
John: Yeah, I'll get right on it. Last name, and twins name right? 
Jake: Right. Thanks John I really appreciate it. 
John: Anytime man. 
They hang up. Jake stairs at the phone for a minute and shakes his head. 
Jake: It couldn't be, could it? 
Grace is coming out of Chris's ICU room to go check on other patients when a frantic Eve comes running up to her. 
Eve: Grace! I just heard. How is he? 
Grace sighs 
Grace: Well, right now he's sleeping, and he's fairly stable but.. 
Eve: But what. 
Grace: If we don't get a new liver for him in the next several days 
Eve: His liver is failing that quickly? 
Grace: It was severely damaged in the accident Eve. Truth be told it's a miracle it's working at all. We've been searching the registry, and trying to contact family but so far we just haven't had any luck. 
Eve shakes her head trying to stay calm. 
Eve: I can't lose him Grace. I just can't. He's, he's my best friend. 
Grace nods 
Grace: I know. You two have always been very close. 
Eve: Yes. Since day one it was the two of us against everyone else. 
Eve laughs a little and shakes her head thinking back. 
Grace: Well, I'm sure you being here will lift his spirits. 
Eve nods 
Eve: I wish I would have known, I'd have come sooner. 
Grace: I'm sorry, with everything that was going on here yesterday... 
Eve: No, no that's okay, I understand. What else went on here anyway? 
Grace takes a deep breath. 
Grace: Well, Matt was on duty when Chris was brought in and, and well, he refused to work on him. 
Eve: He what! 
Grace nods 
Grace: When Chris was brought in he was suffering from massive head trauma, along with massive internal injures. Matt looked at him saw it was Chris ordered us to call Boardman and Qourtermaine then left. He said there was no way in hell he was working on Chris. Jill and I aside from the EMT's were the only ones there, and with in seconds of Matt leaving Chris crashed. His heart just stopped. Jill and I managed to get it going again but it took us three tries. 
Eve looks at Grace stunned 
Eve: I, I don't understand. Did Matt no realize how critical Chris was? 
Grace: He knew Eve, he knew. 
Eve: Well, did you call him on it? 
Grace: Yes, a little while later. He said there were some patients he just wouldn't work on and Chris was one of them. Said he hated Chris and the world would be a better place without him. Then when I told him I was going to report this to Alan. He, he threatened me. 
Eve: WHAT! 
Grace: He said, that since he's dating Ellen he'll use that to make my life a living hell. 
Eve is seething. 
Eve: That holier then thou. pompus, basterd! Well, he's not getting away with this. Chris is my best friend and you are a good friend of mine to. No way in hell am I going to stand by and let that ass hole treat my friends like this. That man isn't fit to be a doctor. 
Grace: Eve, please I'm sorry, I didn't mean to get you upset. 
Eve: Grace, you were right to tell me this is wrong and I won't stand for it. I'm going to see Alan myself and make sure Matt pays for his actions. 
Grace: No don't, I mean, look I don't want to cause any trouble. 
Eve: Grace you aren't. Matt is, he caused trouble for himself the second he refused to work on Chris. 
Grace: Well speaking of Chris maybe you should see him before you do anything else. I'm sure he could use your company. 
Eve takes a deep breath. 
Eve: You're right. But as soon as I let him know I'm here, I'm going to make sure Harman learns a lesson he will never forget.
Eve huffs off into Chris's ICU room. Grace looks up at the ceiling. 
Grace: Oh God please tell me I did the right thing. 
Eve goes over to Chris's side. Her breath nearly taken away by how sick, and weak he looks. 
Eve: How could any doctor walk away from this? 
Eve just shakes her head sadly. Then standing at his side she takes his hand in hers and holds it tightly. 
Eve: I'm not losing you, you hear me Ramsey? I'm not letting you go. 
She wipes a stray tear from her cheek then sighs. 
Eve: Don't worry Chris, everything is going to be okay, I promise everything will be okay. 
She looks at him with sheer determination. 

Shelly waits impatiently in Garcia's office has he goes over her father's murder investigation. 
Garcia: Well, Ms. Lamburt it appears what happened was that our department hit a dead end in the investigation. We couldn't find anymore evidence and the evidence we had wasn't enough to arrest anyone. 
Shelly rolls her eyes. 
Shelly: So why didn't you keep looking? Of arrest someone you had a little evidence on? 
Garcia: Ms. Lamburt there simply was no where else to look, and we don't go around arresting people without good reason. Besides we did look for your fathers killer for a good solid year. And of course if any new evidence should come up we'd fallow it. 
Shelly: So if I came in here with some news you'd re open it? 
Garcia: If it was something that could help us find the killer, absolutely. 
Shelly nods 
Shelly: Okay, then that's what I'm going to bring you. Cause one way or another my father's killer will be brought to justice. 
Shelly storms out of Garcia's office slamming the door behind her. Once outside she thinks to herself. 
Shelly: Well, since those losers can't dig up anything on there own I guess it's time I started digging Lamburt style. 
Shelly gets a devilish look on her face and heads off. 

Joe is upstairs eating some breakfast when Karen comes back up. 
Joe: Hey, want to join me? 
Karen shakes her head and sits down at the table. 
Karen: It's like watching a train reck in slow motion Joe. 
Joe looks at Karen concerned 
Joe: What is? 
Karen: Frank and Julie. They are two of my best friends and they are so right for each other, but they are systematically destroying their relationship. 
Joe groans and flops back in his chair. 
Joe: Oh that. Yeah, it certainly makes you want to grab the aspirin bottle. 
Karen: Joe, Julie told Frank she's happy with where the relationship is cause he told her he was happy with it! 
Joe nods 
Joe: And he told her that because he thought that's how she felt. And now Frank thinks Julie doesn't love him. 
Karen: Oh it gets worse. Julie now not only thinks Frank doesn't love her but that he doesn't trust her. 
Joe: Doesn't trust her why? 
Karen: Oh I don't know maybe cause she found his child hood diary and started reading it, and now knows Frank was abused. 
Joe groans and rubs his face 
Joe: Oh God. And Frank isn't about to tell her cause he doesn't think she wants a serious relationship and it's not something he would tell just anyone. 
Karen: And I let it slip that I have known for months from you. 
Joe: Oh so she now thinks that Frank doesn't love or trust her the way I love and trust you. 
Karen: Doesn't love or trust her period. She said he made it very clear how he felt last night. 
Joe nods 
Joe: Frank thinks Julie made it clear she doesn't love him or want something serious. God this is a mess. 
Karen: It is and it's so frustrating! They are so right for each other, and they are on the same page but they both are such lousy communicators and are so scared 
Joe: That they are destroying their relationship. And now that Julie feels lied to it's only going to make it worse. 
Karen: And the fact she read his diary won't score points with him. 
Joe shakes his head. 
Joe: I sure am glad we know how to communicate. 
Joe takes Karen's hand in his and smiles at her lovingly. Karen smiles back. 
Karen: Me to. But Joe I want to help them. I want to help them save their relationship. 
Joe: How? If we tell them what the other feels, well I'm just not thinking that will go over to well. And I don't want to go behind Frank's back and tell Julie. 
Karen nods 
Karen: Yeah, I don't want to betray my word to Julie either. But there must be some way we can help them. You know, someway we can get them to hear the truth without betraying our word. 
Joe's face lights up. 
Joe: That's it! 
Karen: What's it? 
Joe: All we have to do is get them to hear each other! 
Karen: But how they are to scared to come clean with the other, no to mention convinced they know how the other feels. 
Joe: And they won't, well not exactly anyway. See, all we have to do is get them to over hear one another. I get Frank to open up to me with Julie in ear shot, Frank won't no that though of course. 
Karen starts to get excited. 
Karen: And I get Julie to open up to me with Frank in ear shot! Oh Joe you're a genius! 
Karen gets up and hugs him tightly. 
Joe smiles 
Joe: Well, I don't know about that but I do think it's a good plan. I'm not saying it will save their relationship a lot of damage has been done here. But 
Karen: But it will get them on the same page so they can talk. 
Joe: Exactly. And I think the sooner we do this the better. 
Karen: Agreed. 
Joe: Okay then lets make a plan. 
Karen sits close to Joe as they work out their strategy. 

Scott is at home doing some work when the phone rings. 
Scott: Hello? 
Rhonda: Hi Scott it's Rhonda. Listen, I'm sorry to bother you but, but I just didn't know what else to do. 
Scott: Ah you're not bothering me. Heck we have a daughter together you can call me anytime. So what's up? 
Rhonda: I'm just so scared Scotty. I just got off the phone with Garcia. 
Scott: What did that monkey want? 
Rhonda: He wanted to let me know, that Ray Conway's daughter is trying to get the murder investigation re opened. 
Scott bristles at hearing Ray's name. 
Scott: Ah hell why would anyone want that guys killer caught. The basterd raped my daughter! 
Rhonda: I know, Scotty I know. I, I don't know why. All Garcia said is that his daughter is trying to stir up the investigation. 
Scott: Yeah, well after all this time I doubt it will get very far. I just hope Karen doesn't here about this. That's the last thing she needs right now. I'm telling you if I ever came face to face with anyone in that mans family I'd teach them just what justice is all about. 
Rhonda: I can't even imagine what a child of his would be like. 
Scott: Evil as hell probably. You know the saying like father like daughter. 
Rhonda: Probably. I'm just so worried that was such an awful time for Karen Scotty, for both of us. 
Scott: Well, look, you and Karen, your not alone anymore. I'm in your life now, like I should have been all along. And I'll be dammed if I'm going to let that man, or his family cause my daughter any more pain then they already have. 
Rhonda: Thank you Scotty, but what can you do? 
Scott: Simple. I'm going to find out every little dark secret his family has and use those secrets to run this girl and any other members of her family out of town for good. 

Jake is working at the nurses station when a very sower looking Matt rolls up. 
Matt: So is it true? Are you going to give Chris part of your liver? 
Jake: Yeah. Just so happens I'm a perfect match. 
Matt: But Jake it's Ramsey. I mean, he's a waist of skin and bones. It's such a wonderful thing you want to do, why not wait and donate to someone who deserves it. 
Jake: Matt it's not your place to say who does or doesn't deserve to live, anymore then it's my place. All human life is precious Matt all of it, including Ramsey. 
Matt laughs 
Matt: How on earth do you figure Chris's life is precious? 
Jake: Because he's a living breath human being. I was taught to believe that each of us carries a little piece of God with us. And that God loves everyone. He doesn't pick and choose between people he loves us all. 
Matt: But Jake Chris doesn't give a damn about anything but himself. It's not like he's going to be grateful to you. 
Jake: Matt, I'm not looking for him to be grateful to me. I'm looking to save a life. And regardless of what you believe, I do happen to think that his life is as valuable as yours or mine. 
Matt shakes his head. 
Matt: I don't see how you can say that. 
Jake sighs 
Jake: Matt, I'm assuming your father played God many times, and decided who died and who lived am I right? 
Matt nods 
Matt: More times then I can count. 
Jake: Okay. And I also know you have made a big point to not be anything like him up till now correct. 
Matt: Jake... 
Jake: Yes or no Matt. 
Matt: Yes but.. 
Jake: Well, then, you need to stop and listen to yourself. Because right now whether you mean to or not you're acting just like him. I don't mean to insult you Matt but think about it. You are saying someone doesn't deserve to live for the mere reason that you don't like them. Now you can justify your reasons all you want but when you get right down to it, that's the exact same reason your Dad killed. Now, Matt I'm going to give part of my liver to save Ramsey's life. And it's not because I think he's a great guy, or because he's done anything great in the past, but it's because we are talking about a human life and it's not our right to say whether or not he deserves to live. 
Jake walks off leaving a stunned Matt watching him go. As Jake walks off his cell phone rings. 
Jake: Yeah. 
John: Hey Man. 
Jake's heart quickens. 
Jake: John, hi. Did you find anything out? 
John: Yeah, actually I did. I called in a few favors and I got your biological families last name, and your brothers name. 
Jake takes a deep breath. 
Jake: And? 
John: Your biological last name is Ramsey, and your brothers name is Chris. 

Chris is begins to wake up and feels someone holding his hand. He opens his eyes and sees Eve sitting next to him his hand grasped firmly in hers. 
Chris: Hey Lamburt. 
Eve smiles 
Eve: Hi yourself roomie. So how are you feeling? 
Chris moans 
Chris: Like I could use a few dozen martinis. 
Eve looks at him sympathetically as her heart aches for her friend. 
Eve: Sorry roomie no martinis today. But, I can get you some pain killers. 
Chris shakes his head. 
Chris: No, if I'm going to die I'd rather spend my last days conscious. 
Eve is taken aback by this. 
Eve: Hey you are not going to die Ramsy, and I don't want to ever hear you say that again! 
Chris coughs 
Chris: Come on Lamburt you're a doctor you can see what's happening. I'm in total liver failure, and with my rare blood factor I'm going to need a miracle. And I really doubt the big guy is hand out miracle's to people like me. 
Eve is silent for a moment. 
Eve: But you don't know that they won't find one. Come on Chris you can't give up. You, you have to keep fighting. 
Chris: Why? Give me one good reason why I should keep fighting. 
Before Eve can stop herself she blurts out the first thing that comes to mind. 
Eve: Because I need you Ramsey, because I can't imagine my life anymore without you in it! 
Chris stairs at Eve in stunned silence. Before anything else can be said there is a knock on the door and Boardman peeks his head in. Can I come in? 
Eve wipes the tears from her face. 
Eve: Uh yeah. Hello Dr. Boardman. 
Dr. Boardman: Hello Dr. Lamburt, Dr. Ramsey. I'm happy to say I have some good news for you. We have found a living donor for you. 
Chris: What?! You're kidding me. You found a match? 
Eve: Oh this is wonderful! 
Dr. Boardman nods 
Dr. Boardman: Yes. We have found you an ideal match. It's rather amazing actually, normally such a great match doesn't come from a none relative but sure enough that's what has happened. 
Chris is starring at Boardman in amazement. 
Chris: That's, that's amazing. I, I don't know what to say. 
Eve: When is the surgery? 
Dr. Boardman: The day after tomorrow. 
Eve: I want to assist. 
Dr. Boardman: That will be fine. 
Eve: Thank you. 
Chris: Yeah, thank you Dr. Boardman. I, I don't know what else to say but thank you. 
Dr. Boardman: Well, the real people to thank right now are Jill and Grace. Had they not gotten your heart restarted in the ER none of this would mean a thing. 
Boardman's words renew Eve's anger. 
Eve: Chris I need to go take care of something, but I'll be back in a little bit okay. 
Chris: Eve... 
Eve rushes out before anyone can say anything else. 
In the hall Eve talks to herself. 
Eve: By the time I finish talking to Dr. Qourtermaine, Matt will be lucky if he's practicing medicine at all. 
She storms off. 
Dr. Boardman: I'll go now too, and let you get some rest. 
Chris: Uh wait one question. Do I know the donor? 
Dr. Boardman nods 
Dr. Boardman: Yes actually you do. It's Dr. Marshak. 
With that Boardman leaves. Chris just stairs after him in stunned silence. 

Shelly is now at the Port Charles Library looking up information on her fathers death. 
Shelly: Now if I can just find the name of an officer who helped with this case I can get my own investigation under way. 
She smiles devilishly as she continues to scour the newspaper clippings. Then suddenly she comes upon a name and smiles. 
Shelly: Officer Packer. 
She smiles touching the name with her finger. 
Shelly: Well, well, well. I think it's time I paid you a little visit. 
She smiles mischiefly and leaves the library. She goes back to the motel and changes into a very tight, very low cut and short red dress. She puts on some hot red lipstick does her hair and then jumps in her rental car and goes back to the police station. She looks at the picture of the officer in the news paper. 
Shelly: I should be able to spot him from this. 
Just then officer Packer comes out and gets in his car. 
Shelly smiles to herself. 
Shelly: Perfect timing. 
Shelly fallows officer Packer to Jake's Bar. She watches him go in and then waits fifteen minutes. 
Shelly: That should be long enough. 
She gets out and saunters in. On entering she hears the usual whistling, and less then gentlemanly offers. But pays no attention. She saunters over to the table where Officer Packer is drinking alone. She places one hand on her hip the other hand on the chair and flutters her eyes. 
Shelly: Hi there, is this seat taken? 

Felica is at home when the phone rings. 
Felica: Hello? 
Scott: Hey, Felica it's Scott. 
Felica: Oh hi Scotty how are you doing. 
Scott: I'm doing good but I have a little problem I need your help with. 
Felica: Oh? What is it? 
Scott: Well, you investigate people's pasts right? 
Felica: All the time. 
Scott: Okay. Well, I need a complete back ground investigation on every member of Ray Conway's family. Especially his daughter. 
Felica: Ray Conway? Wasn't he the one that... 
Scott: That abused Karen, yeah. 
Felica: What a filthy man. But he's dead isn't he? Why the back ground investigation? 
Scott: Because his family is in town, and they are stirring up trouble. And I'll be dammed if I'm going to let them. 
Felica: And you want the information so... 
Scott: So I can run them out of town for good. My guess is the apples don't fall far from the tree so you shouldn't have any trouble finding dirt on them. And once you get it, I'll use it to make them regret the day they ever set foot in this town. 

Joe and Karen are talking quietly about their plan. 
Joe: Okay, so you know what to do? 
Karen nods 
Karen: Yeah, get Julie talking about her feelings for Frank, while you keep Frank in ear shot. But are you sure we shouldn't do this in reverse? 
Joe nods 
Joe: Positive. I know my brother, unless he hears Julie admit his feelings he won't budge. I mean, Julie could over hear him, but if he thinks she's the least bit unhappy about what he's said he'll back petal like crazy. 
Karen nods 
Karen: But if he hears Julie say she loves him 
Joe: He'll open right up. Now, did you take care of our little set up? 
Karen nods 
Karen: The pipes in Julie's bathroom are good and backed up. 
Joe: Perfect. 
Just then Frank walks in. Joe winks at Karen. 
Joe: Hey Frank listen. Something is up with the plumbing down stairs. The pipes are really backed up. You want to give me a hand with them? 
Frank: Yeah sure no problem. 
The two head to the basement. Just then Julie walks in with some bags of clothes 
Julie: Hey Karen, I'm sorry about earlier. I was so wrapped up in my own stuff I didn't even ask you about your evening. 
Karen smiles 
Karen: Don't worry about it. Listen why don't we go down stairs and you can try on those new out fits for me while we talk. 
Julie: Okay. 
They head downstairs. 
Julie: So how was your evening. 
Julie plops her stuff down on the couch. 
Karen: You know Julie I'd rather talk to you about you and Frank. 
Julie sighs 
Julie: Karen. 
Karen: Julie I don't mean to be a pest really I don't. But I'm your friend and I care about you. Look, I just think it's not right to hide your feelings. 
Julie: But Karen he doesn't love me, and he doesn't want anything serious. He's made that very clear. 
Karen: But you told him the same thing Julie. 
Julie: But it wasn't true. I was scared, so I made up a stupid deal. I mean, Karen I have never been more in love in my life and it scares the hell out of me. And, and now well now Frank doesn't want a future with me. He's very happy with the way things are. And if I tell him how much I love him, how much I want to move forward with him, I'll lose him. 
Karen: You don't know that. I mean, isn't it possible that he is so scared of losing you that he's been telling you the same thing. 
Julie considers this. 
Julie: I don't know, maybe. But, but wouldn't you think knowing Frank that he'd just come clean. Tell me how he feels. What does he have to be scared of? And besides he doesn't trust me. 
Karen: Julie, he does trust you, listen abuse is no something you just talk about to someone you are casually dating. And if that's what you have lead him to believe well then how can you expect him to tell you about it. 
Julie shakes her head. 
Julie: You're right, you're right. I just, I don't know. All I do know is he has told me that he is happy with the way things are and I don't want to lose him. Karen I love him so much, I love him so much it hurts. I can't imagine my life without him. And taking the chance that he doesn't love me, and doesn't want a future with me... 
Julie shakes her head. 
Just then Joe and Frank step out of the bathroom. Frank has tears running down his cheeks. 
Frank: You love me? 
Julie jumps startled and turns around. She stairs at Frank's tear filled face. 
Frank: You are in love with me? 

Frank and Julie stare at one another for a minute not sure exactly what to say or do. Joe and Karen look at each other and smile. 
Karen: I think Joe and I should let you two talk. 
Joe: Yeah, we'll be upstairs if you need anything. 
Joe leans in to Frank and whispers 
Joe: Be honest with her Frank. Open up to her or you might lose her. 
Karen leans in and whispers to Julie. 
Karen: Don't fight it Julie. Be honest with him. What is meant to be will be. And he doesn't exactly look mad about what he heard. 
Joe and Karen then go upstairs. 
Frank: Did, did I hear you right? 
Julie takes a deep breath. 
Julie: Frank, you've made it very clear how you feel about me, about us. I… 
Frank shakes his head. 
Frank: No Julie I haven't. I haven't been clear at all. I’ve just been so afraid of losing you that that I hid the truth. 
Julie: Losing me? 
Frank sighs 
Frank: Yes Julie, losing you. You made it very clear that the last thing you wanted was a serius relationship. That you wanted your career to come first. And I respect that I really do. I don’t really see how love could get in the way of that but I respected that you thought it would. So I lived with it. 
Julie: Frank I’m sorry I lied to you. 
Frank: Lied to me? 
Julie: Yes. See I had never been in love before. Not like this anyway. Not so deeply or completely. And, and well it scared me. It scared me a lot. So, so I pushed you away. I made up that stupid deal and acted like it was really what I wanted and how I felt. But the truth is I was already head over heals in love with you when we made that deal. I was just so scared. 
Frank sighs and shakes his head. 
Frank: I lied too, Julie. I had already been in love with you for sometime. And truth be told I was thinking about marrying you and starting a family. But, but you said that wasn’t what you wanted. Julie I don’t remember not loving you. You are my world and I’d be so lost and alone if you weren’t in it. I was afraid if I told you how much I loved you, how much I needed you, how much I wanted to spend the rest of my life just loving you, that, that you’d leave me. So I lied. 
Julie: And I thought you really didn’t want a future with me. That you weren’t in love and truly wanted nothing more then what we already had. I love you so much Frank, you mean the world to me. So, so to keep you with me I lied. I figured if you knew how much I loved you and how I wanted a future with you that you’d want to break up. You know, since it wasn’t or at least I thought it wasn’t what you wanted. 
Frank and Julie just stare at each other not sure what to say or do next. 
Frank: I’d ask why you didn’t trust me and our love enough to come clean, but I know I’m guilty of the same thing. 
Julie sighs 
Julie: Trust has always been our biggest problem hasn’t it? 
Frank nods 
Frank: We have plenty of love, and we know how to be commited to each other, and how to be friends but… 
Frank shakes his head. 
Julie: But honesty seems to be a real problem for us. 
Frank nods in agreement. 
Frank: How did you find out about the abuse? 
Julie takes a deep breath. 
Julie: I was looking for a book I’d dropped and found your childhood diary. I didn’t know what it was at first so I started reading. I’m sorry I read it. But I wish you would have felt comfortable enough with me to have just told me. 
Frank takes a deep breath. 
Frank: It’s hard to talk about even now. And it’s only something I’d talk about with someone who I felt loved me. 
Julie: And you didn’t think that was me. 
Frank: You are very good at hiding your true feelings Julie. I had no reason to believe I was wrong. 
Julie: What happened to the part of the deal that said if one of us changed our minds they’d come clean. 
Frank: You tell me. 
Julie sighs 
Julie: So now what. Where do we go from here, Frank? I mean, we love each other but if, if we don’t have trust, can we really make this work? 
Shelly and officer Packer sit alone drinking in Jake’s bar. Shelly Batting her eyes and moving sugestivly around. Officer Packer drunk and cleary turned on. 
Officer Packer: So, you new in town young lady. 
Shelly smiles 
Shelly: Just got here yesturday. I’m staying over at Motel 7. 
Officer Packer: You know that’s not in a very good part of town. A young lady like yourself could get into an awful lot of trouble in that area. 
Shelly puts on a worried look. 
Shelly: I had no idea. 
Officer Packer: Yeah, as a cop like myself, you get to know the safe area’s from the dangerous ones pretty quick. 
Shelly smiles and bats her eyes as she begins stroking his hand. 
Shelly: Well, I’m sure with a cop like you around it couldn’t be all that bad. I mean, bad guys just couldn’t stand a chance with you around. 
Officer Packer smiles and ajusts himself feeling rather cocky. 
Officer Packer: Well I do my best. I bring in every bad guy I can get my hands on. Of course not ever cop is as deadicated as me. Some just let the bad guys fall right through the cracks. 
Shelly: Oh that’s horrible. Does the commissioner know? 
Officer Packer snorts. 
Officer Packer: He knows, hell he’s half the reason bad guys go un caught. Of course he’s not as bad as the last one. 
Shelly: Oh? 
Officer Packer: Nah, that one was really corrupt. 
Shelly: How so? 
Officer Packer: Well for starters he once let a killer get away. 
Shelly: Really? 
Officer Packer: Yeah, see this guy was killed, and, well, I’ll admit he wasn’t a good guy but still the laws the law. Anyway a friend of the commisioner, well her husband was the prime suspect, so what does that comisioner do? Lets the evidence go and drops the case. I mean the guy clearly did it, but because the victim was a no body and the killer was a somebody nothing happened. 
Shelly: Who was the suspect? 
Officer Packer: A hot shot doctor over at GH. 
Shelly: Oh, I wonder if I know him. I have family here. 
Officer Packer: His name is Alan Qourtermaine. The Qourtermaines are a very rich and very powerful family. Not to mention they had the commissioner Sean Donnely in there pocket back then. 
Shelly: How terrible. I’m sure a cop like you never would have let that happen. 
Officer Packer: Never. 
Officer Packer reaches over and strokes her face. 
Officer Packer: But how about we stop talking about my job and maybe get to know each other a little better. 
He winks at her seductively. 
Shelly smiles at him equally seductive and runs her hand up his arm. 
Shelly: I think that could be arranged. But you know I’m just such a cureious little girl. I need the end to the story before I can consentrate on other things. 
With that she gets up and sits down in Officer Packer’s lap. Then takes his hand and moves it up to her breast. Officer Packer is now so drunk and turned on he can hardly see straight. As he begins rubbing her breast he looks at her with pure lust. 
Officer Packer: What do you want to know? 
Shelly: Just two little things. The name of the victem. 
She kisses him passionately. 
Shelly: And where the evidence is against the culprit. 
She kisses him again passionately. 
Officer Packer: Ray Conway, and the evidence is in a cabnit down at headquorters. 
He kisses her passionately as she rubs his chest and begins unbuttoning his shirt. Everyone in the bar is looking at them. 
Shelly: And I bet a big, wonderful cop like yourself has the key. 
Officer Packer is breathlessly kissing her neck. 
Officer Packer: Oh I sure do. Right in my back pocket. Not that I can do anything with the evididence though. 
Shelly pulls back for a second and looks at him breathlessly. 
Shelly: I’ve always wanted to do it in a jail cell. 
Officer Packer: Your on. 
The two of them leave still groping each other. 

Alan is sitting in his office one the phone with Monica. 
Alan: Monica, I’m telling you we have nothing to worry about. It’s been years since Ray’s death. 
Monica: Alan, the only reason the case was dropped was because of my past with Sean! And he’s not comisioner any more. So if Ray’s daughter finds any evidence, there won’t be anything I can do to stop it! 
Alan: Monica listen to me. That evidence has been passed around to so many people, and been sitting around for so long it’s worthless. Even if they did re open the case they’d have to find new evidence, and at this point it is highly unlikely that they’d find anything. 
Monica sighs 
Monica: I know, I know. I just don’t like the fact that it’s being dragged up again. The man has been dead for years! Why on earth does his kid have to start digging around now. 
Alan: It doesn’t matter Monica. She’s never going to find anything, and we’ve wethered other bad press before we’ll weather it again. 
Monica: This really doesn’t bother you does it? 
Alan: Monica, Karen Wexler is like a daughter to me, and that bastard raped her. So if you are expecting me to say I regret what I did, don’t count on it. I would do it again in a second. 
Monica: Well just remember that when the police come knocking. 
Alan: They won’t. They have no reason to. There is no evidence, and what there is can’t be used. And may I remind you that Mac is good friends with Sean and may decide not to look into it any further just like Sean did. 
Monica: Unless he gets pressured to. 
Alan: From who? Some punks kid? Give me a break. Look I’ll call you later okay. 
Monica sighs 
Monica: Fine, goodbye. 
Alan: Love you. 
Monica: I love you too. 
They hang up. Just then there is a knock at the door. 
Alan: Come in. 
Eve comes storming into his office. 
Eve: Dr. Qourtermaine I’d like to report an attempted murder. 
Alan is taken aback. 
Alan: Excuse me? 
Eve: Chris Ramsey nearly died because of Dr. Harmen and I expect some justice! 
Alan stairs at Eve as she stands before him fuming. 
Alan: Dr. Lamburt why don’t you just take a deep breath and have a seat. 
Eve sits down but she is still fuming. 
Eve: Don’t think I won’t go to the police Dr. Qourtermaine this is serious! 
Alan: Dr. Lamburt there is no reason to threaten. Now I want you to start from the beginning and tell me exactly what happened. 
Eve: Dr. Ramsey was brought in yesturday after being in a horrible car accident. 
Alan: Yes I heard. 
Eve: He sustained major head trauma along with massive internal injuries. His injuries were so bad in fact that he is going to have to have a liver transplant. 
Alan nods 
Alan: I know, Dr. Boardman has been keeping me up to date on his condition. But how does this have anything to do with attempted murder or Dr. Harmen? 
Eve takes a deep breath. 
Eve: When Chris was brought in he was nearly dead. Completely unstable and very critical. Matt took one look at him and told Jill and Grace ,who aside from the EMT’s were the only people in there, that he wouldn’t treat him. Said Chris was a waist of skin and bones and the world would be a better place with out him then he left. Right after he left Chris went into full arrest. Jill and Grace had to struggle all by themselves to revive him. Thank God they did but they shouldn’t have been the only ones working on him. A doctor should have been present. And was present until he decided to play God. When Grace approached Matt about what had happened, Matt stood by what he’d done. Said he hated Chris and basicly said Chris deserved to die. Grace told him she was going to report this to you, and Matt then threatened her. He told her that since he’s dating Ellen if she tells he’ll make her life a living hell. 
Alan stairs at Eve in total shock. 
Eve: Look, we are sworn to save lives, all lives. Not just those of people we like, but all lives. The fact that Matt walked away from Chris nearly cost him his life, and the fact that Matt could walk away from any patient 
Eve shakes her head. 
Eve: I hardly think Dr. Steve Hardy would have wanted such a doctor working at this hospital. 
Alan nods in agreement. 
Alan: I’m sure he wouldn’t. These are very serious claimes Eve. Are you sure about all of this? 
Eve: I wouldn’t have come to you if I wasn’t. Grace and Jill along with the EMT’s saw it first hand. 
Alan nods 
Alan: Well, then some definite action most be taken. Thank you for telling me about this, and I promise something will be done. 
Eve stands up. 
Eve: Good, and make it quick, God know what else Dr. Harmen will do with his God complex. 
Eve storms out of the office. Alan sighs and rubs his head. 
Alan: What a day. 

Chris is laying in his bed when there is a knock at the door. 
Chris: Come in. 
Jake steps in 
Jake: The nurses said you wanted to see me? 
Chris nods weakly. 
Chris: Yeah. Look, Boardman told me that you are the donor, and, well, 
Jake: Hey, you know, I became a doctor to save lives, and it just so happens I’m a match. 
Chris: Yeah, well, it’s pretty major surgery. I mean, it’s not like you’re just loning something out. Look, I just want you to know I really am greatful to you. It’s not every guy who’d step forward to help someone they don’t like all that much. 
Jake’s wheels are turning wondering if he should tell Chris what he has learned. 
Jake: Hey, man, we may have had our differences but that doesn’t mean you don’t deserve to live. You’re a good doctor. Besides I’m sure your family would miss you like crazy. 
Chris snorts. 
Chris: Yeah, some family. My mother died when I was five. My father beat me and my siblings most of my life and then kicked me out when I was sixteen. I haven’t even heard from any of my siblings in year. Most of them are in jail. 
Chris stops himself surprised that he’s just told Jake so much. 
Chris: Why the hell am I telling you all this! 
Jake shrugs as he makes a decision. 
Jake: I don’t know. But hey it’s okay you know. I won’t repeate any of it. 
Chris: Thanks. 
Jake: You’re welcome. Look, get some rest okay. I’ll check back in later. 
Chris nods. Jake leaves. Outside Jake talks to himself. 
Jake: Now’s not the time to tell him this. He’s to sick. I need to wait. But, was I ever blessed to be given up. Sounds like Chris had the childhood from hell. 
Jake shakes his head as he walks off. Back in the room Chris is resting. He sighs and with great effort reaches over to the dressor beside his bed and pulls out a wallet. He opens it up and pulls out an old wrinkled picture of two baby boys. Chris sighs as he looks at it. 
Chris: God I wish I’d known you. I could really use you here right about now. 
Chris shakes his head sadly. 

Felica is working diligently in her office when the phone rings. 
Felica: Hello, Jones and Scorpio detective agency. Felica speaking. 
Felica listents intently as an excited smile spreads across her face. 
Felica: Oh, you do? That’s wonderful! How much did you find? Wow really? Her wrap sheet is that long. I guess Scott was right about the apple not falling far from the tree. What? Huh, well that might actually help my client. Well, if she is respectable now then the last thing she’d want is her past revealed, so I imagen he will consider this a plus. Yes please fax the information right over thank you. 
Felica hangs up and excitedly stands by the fax mushine. Soon it starts to ring. When it’s done Felica eagerly grabs it an begins reading. 
Felica: Okay lets see here. Oh he has two daughters. Guess the guy got around. Well, the younger one was a stripper. Hmm must be the older one who is respectable now. Says here she works at hooters. 
Felica turns the page to the info on the other daughter. 
Felica: Wow, prostotution, arrests for drug use, posesion of drugs, and petty theft. Well, Scott was sure right about these girls. 
Felica scans the pages for more info. Then gasps suddenly gasps when she reads the girls names. 
Felica: Oh, My God. No, no there has to be some kind of mistake. It can’t be the same one, it just couldn’t be. 
Felica looks at the pages again for a location. 
Felica: I don’t believe it. A doctor at GH. I’d like to believe there is more then one, but there isn’t. Ray Conway’s oldest daughter, is none other then Scott Baldwin’s own girlfriend Eve Lamburt. 
Felica shakes her head in disbelief. 
Felica: This is one senario that I’m sure Scott didn’t imagen. I better talk to Mac. 
Felica heads out. 

Julie and Frank both sit quietly as they contemplate what to do next. 
Julie: I love you Frank, that I know. 
Frank: But you don't trust in us. 
Julie: You don't either. 
Frank sighs 
Frank: When you've been abused trust becomes a very difficult thing to give. 
Julie nods understandingly. 
Julie: I'm sure it is. And and I can relate. I mean, one by one I learned not to trust my own family. Maybe the things they did that hurt me weren't the same as what your Dad did to you but... Well, it still has made trust a difficult thing. 
Frank nods 
Frank: So I guess the question is can we over come this? Can we learn to trust each other, and really communicate with each other. 
Julie: I want to. I don't want to lose you. 
Frank: I don't want to lose you either. I'm just not sure where to begin. I believe you love me Julie, I can see it in your eyes. And I know I love you but... 
Julie: But it's just not enough. 
Frank shakes his head. 
Julie: What are you trying to say, Frank? You, you can't be suggesting we give up on us. 
Frank: Julie it's the last thing I want. But, but this really isn't about love, or communication, it's about trust. Trust is the foundation of any and all relationships and we just don't seem to have it. I'm not preaching here, Julie, I'm just as guilty and I know it. The point is we don't have trust and without trust we don't have much of anything. 
Julie: We, we have each other. 
Frank: As much as we are willing to give anyway. 
Julie: Frank, that's not far. You kept yourself locked up so tight there was no way I could have known the truth! Don't you dare lay this at my feet! 
Frank: I'm not! I said we and I know I made mistakes. Look, I'm not saying give up forever. I'm just saying that maybe this is a sign. That maybe we need sometime apart. 
Julie: And what is that going to do?! 
Frank takes a deep breath. 
Frank: Maybe it will give us the space we need to figure out why we can't seem to trust. And maybe, maybe if we get at what stops us from giving ourselves over completely maybe we can fix it. 
Julie is near tears 
Julie: But we know why. We know it's because of our pasts! Please don't do this Frank. I'm begging you don't do this. 
Frank: Julie, I don't know what else to do. 
Julie: How about fighting for us! How about us sticking together and trying to over come this together! If we separate now, I don't know if we'll ever be able to come back together. Frank if you leave me, I'm not sure I'll ever be able to forgive you, and then trust is really out of the question. 
Frank takes a deep breath as what Julie has just said sinks in. 
Frank: Julie I don't know what more I can do to make you trust in me. Since day one I've been here for you. I've helped you, rescued you, supported you, comforted you, whatever you've needed I've given. And if this is going to work then we have to establish trust. And I'm fresh out of ways to do that. 
Julie: Trust isn't just about actions you know, it's also about communication. 
Frank: Oh, you mean like when you told me you were the daughter of a plumber, and had five siblings! 
Julie: Oh get over it Frank! My God that was a year ago! 
Frank: A lie is a lie Julie, so before you start preaching about communication, you'd better think about that! 
Julie takes a deep breath. 
Julie: So I guess that's really it isn't it. I was wrong, we haven't healed from that. 
Frank takes a deep breath not sure what to say. 
Julie: Well maybe you're right then. I mean, if you can't get over something that happened a year ago, something that I've explained and re explained a thousand times over, and apologized for, well... 
Julie shakes her head trying to hold in the tears. 
Julie: Maybe we should take a break for a while. 
Frank: I'm sorry Julie. I just, 
Julie: You just don't trust me. 
Frank: I'm sorry 
Julie begins to cry Frank reaches out to her but she pulls away. 
Julie: No, no please don't. Look, I need to be alone right now okay? 
Frank: Julie.... 
Julie: Frank, please, just go, okay, please just go. 
Frank takes a deep breath. 
Frank: Okay 
Frank turns and walks up the stairs slowly Julie stands frozen in place tears slowly sliding down her face. When she hears the door close to falls onto the couch and begins sobbing. 
Shelly and Officer Packer who is stumbling drunk have now made their way into the jail and have reached an empty cell. They are breathlessly kissing each other as they rip each others clothes off. 
Officer Packer: You are a hot one aren't you? 
Shelly smiles seductively as she shoves him onto the cot and pounces on top of him. 
Shelly: You don't know the half of it. 
As Shelly and Officer Packer feverishly kiss and stroke one another. Shelly unseen by a completely distracted Officer Packer reaches into her purse which she has conveniently let drop by the bed, and grabs a suring. She plunges the needle into Officer Packer's leg. 
Officer Packer: Ahh! 
Officer Packer passes out with in seconds. Shelly sighs and gets up. 
Shelly: It's not easy being sleazy, but if you want results you got to dance the dance. 
She smiles and pats officer Packer's cheek. 
Shelly: And all you know when you wake up in 8 hours is that you have a killer hang over, and no idea what happened. 
She laughs then quickly gets dressed, and puts on some sterol gloves she snatched earlier at the hospital. Then gets into his pants and pulls out a set of keys. Shelly exit's the cell and locks officer Packer in. Then going into the office area she begins opening cabinets and going through things. 
Shelly: The evidence has got to be around her somewhere. 
Finally she comes across a bag and a huge file labeled Ray Conway Case. Shelly smiles to herself as she lifts it out. 
Shelly: Well, well, well. What do we have here. I do believe it's exactly what I've been looking for. And I do believe the media what enjoy this information. Along with the tape I made of officer Packer. 
Shelly laughs as she pulls a tape recorder out of her purse. 
Shelly: I wonder what will happen when the town learns how corrupt their trusted police department is. 
She smiles devilishly re locks the cabinet and leaves with the file and evidence. 
Eve is in the on call room having some coffee. She thinks of all the times her and Chris have shared since they've met. 
Eve: Don't you worry roomie, I'm not letting you go. 
Just then she over hears Matt and Ellen in Ellen's office. 
Matt: All I'm saying is that if God chose to take Chris tomorrow during surgery I wouldn't exactly be upset. Truth be told I'm kind of praying for it. 
Eve's face turns beat red. 
Ellen: Oh, Matt, please. 
Matt: Oh come on, you can't think he's worth something. 
Ellen: No. But, but I am a doctor. 
Matt: You are a wonderful doctor. And wonderful doctors like us, shouldn't have to waist our time on dirt like Ramsey. 
Eve's eyes fill with rage. 
Eve: You bastared. 
Matt: Look, I'm going to go get some coffee, then go check on some worthy patients. 
Eve: Coffee? 
Eve looks over at the full pot. 
Eve: Oh I don't think so. 
Eve grabs the pot and begins pouring it out into the sink. Matt wheels in. 
Matt: Eve, what are you doing? 
Eve whirls around and grabs a magazine and flings it at him. 
Eve: You unbelievable bastared! I wish your brother had killed you! You deserved it!! 
Matt: Eve what are you... 
Eve: Did you really think I wouldn't find out? Did you really think I wouldn't care! DAMN YOU HARMEN! CHRIS RAMSEY IS MY BEST FRIEND, YOU GOT THAT MY BEST FRIEND!! And I'll tell you something right now, when you go after one of my friends you go after me. And Matt 
Eve rests her hands on the arms of Matt's wheel chair and stairs at him with a chilling coldness. 
Eve: You don't want to go after me. 
She shoves Matt's wheel chair with force, it bumps up against the couch. 
Eve walks to the door then turns 
Eve: Oh and incase I haven't made myself clear, you are going to pay. 
Eve looks at him closely 
Eve: You know, I don't know why you changed your name, you are as much a killer as the rest of your family. Eric. 
Eve leaves slamming the door behind her, leaving a stunned Matt watching her go. All of the sudden his cell phone rings. 
Matt: Dr. Harmen? 
Alan: Yes, Dr. Harmen this is Dr. Oourtermaine, I need to see you in my office right away. 
Matt: Okay, I'll be right there. 
Alan: Good they hang up, and Matt heads out trying to hide his nurves. 
Mac and Felica are in Mac's office talking. 
Felica: I just don't know what to do. 
Mac: Felica you were hired to dig up dirt on Ray's daughter, and now you have it. You have to give it to Scott. 
Felica: But he has no idea that it's Eve! He thinks it's some punk from the streets. This could reck his in tire relationship. 
Mac sighs 
Mac: Look, I understand your concerns. And I am not saying they are unfounded. I mean, look, we all know what a hot head Scott is all right. But he is in love with Eve, and I just don't see him forgetting about that. Yes, he is passionately protective of those he's loves. But Eve is someone he loves now isn't she? I mean, for all we know he's well aware of her past. The only part he may not know is who her father is. 
Felica: Well, that's true. I mean, he may already have these facts. And it's not like she hurt Karen. 
Mac: No not at all. And Scott knows that. 
Felica: You're right. I mean, he wanted this information, and it's not like Eve has hurt Karen. I'm just going to call him and give him the facts. 
Mac: Good. I know, it's tough working on a case when friends are involved, but... 
Felica: But if I'm going to take them, then I'd better be ready to fallow through with them. 
Mac: You got it. 
Felica picks up the phone and dials then listen and hangs up. 
Felica: Well, the information will have to wait a little bit. The lines busy. So anything cases you need my help with? 
Mac: Well, if you want to help you could go though some of these excess files. Are publicist has gotten us a boat load of new clients. 
Felica smiles 
Felica: Oh goody. 
Felica grabs a file and plops down in a chair. 
Scott is busy in the kitchen, cooking as he talks on the phone to Eve. 
Eve: Scott, I do not remember the last time I was this mad. Honestly, if the Mancusie family called me and asked if I knew where Matt was, I can't say for sure I wouldn't tell them. 
Scott: You wouldn't. 
Eve sighs knowing he is right then rallies. 
Eve: You're right I wouldn't. And you know why I wouldn't? Because unlike Harmen I value human life, all human life. 
Scott: And that's only one of the one million reasons I love you. 
Eve smiles her anger temporarily cut off. 
Eve: I love you too. I'm just so tense right now. I mean, Scott Chris is my best friend. I know, it's hard to understand, but when you have never had a best friend or really anything before... Well, it makes you hold pretty tight when you finally have one. 
Scott nods 
Scott: Makes perfect sense. I just hope Ramsey knows what a good friend he's got, and he is a good friend to you. 
Eve smiles thinking of all of the times Chris has bailed her out. 
Eve: He is, he is. 
Scott: So when are you heading over here? I'm making stuffed shells for dinner. 
Eve smiles 
Eve: Sounds good, but I'm not sure I want to leave Chris alone. Not with Harman lurking around. 
Scott: Oh come on it's not like Matt's going to go in there and kill him. 
Eve: Yeah? Well, after what I've heard I'm not so sure. 
Scott is surprised. 
Scott: You really think he would? 
Eve sighs 
Eve: No, probably not. But I am worried. 
Scott: Okay, look, go check in on him, and maybe ask a nurse to keep a close eye on him. Then come over here and I'll help you relax. 
Eve smiles 
Eve: You're on. I really do need to get some rest. I'm helping with Chris's surgery tomorrow. 
Scott: See you soon then. 
Eve: Okay see you soon. I love you. 
Scott: I love you too. 
They hang up and Eve heads to Chris's room. 
Jake is on his way home on his cell phone. 
John: You sure you want to do this? I mean, it's really great of you but.... 
Jake: John, look, I know it's probably hard to understand but it just feels like the right thing to do. 
John: Because he's your brother? 
Jake: Because he's a human being who will die if I don't. Look, I didn't expect that I would be a match but I am. And I can't just pretend I'm not. I have the ability to save his life, and I'm not going to walk away from that. What kind of man would I be if I did? 
John sighs 
John: I know Jake, but it's a pretty major surgery. I mean, what if something happened? Your Mom has already lost your father... 
Jake: She's not going to lose me John, okay? Look, this surgery is done all of the time. And I'm going to be in very skilled hands. 
John: Yeah. Well, I hope you're right. 
Jake: Hey, what's with this pessimistic attitude. 
John sighs 
John: Look, it just seems to me that you are making a lot of big decisions really quickly, and like there is more to them then you are letting on. Your Dad just died, then you found out you were adopted. Now in one day you've found your brother and you're giving him part of your liver? 
Jake: They aren't connected okay. Look, John I got tested to be a donor before I even knew I had a brother. And I agreed to be a donor before I new it was Chris. So, it's not connected. And yes I'd be doing this regardless of weather or not I had found out I was adopted, or Dad had died. 
John: Okay, okay. Well, good luck. So you going to tell him? 
Jake: No, not yet. Truth is I'm not sure how to handle that part. Chris is kind of a loner he may not want a brother. And besides now is not the right time. I mean, he's fighting for his life right now. He doesn't need this. 
John: I would think he would need this now more then ever. 
Jake considers this. 
Jake: Maybe. I just don't know that I really want to build a relationship with him yet, you know? I mean, I'm more then willing to help him, but, well, you just have to know Chris. I mean, it's not that I don't want to consider it. I am thinking about it. But with everything else going on, I'm just not sure I want to talkle this right now. 
John: Glad to hear your at least taking that slow. 
Jake: Yeah. And besides who says he wants a relationship with me? I mean, he probably knows his brother was given up. Since he hasn't looked for me, I'm guessing it means he doesn't want to. 
Eve knocks on Chris's hospital door, then peeks her head in. Chris is sleeping. Eve moves in quietly and goes over to him. She looks down at him and sighs. 
Eve: Oh Chris... 
Chris's eyes flutter open. 
Chris: Hey Lamburt. 
Eve: Oh, I didn't mean to wake you up. 
Chris: That's okay. 
Eve: How do you feel? 
Chris shrugs 
Chris: Like crap. 
Eve nods sympathetically 
Eve: Well after tomorrow you'll feel better. I'll be in the OR and I'll make sure everything goes just right. I promise. 
Chris tries to smile. 
Chris: Thanks. I'm glad you're going to be in there. 
Eve takes his hand in hers. 
Eve: I wouldn't be anywhere else. 
Eve notices a picture laying on the bed and picks it up. 
Eve: What's this? 
Chris: Oh, that's, that's nothing. 
Eve looks at the old yellowed and wrinkled picture. 
Eve: For nothing it sure looks like it has some history. Aww what cute babies. 
Chris: The one on the left is me. 
Eve: Oh Chris you were so cute. 
Chris: Still am. 
Chris flashes a smile. Eve laughs 
Eve: Well, I can see your sense of hummer hasn't been injured. 
Eve hands him the picture. 
Eve: Who is the other baby? 
Chris sighs 
Chris: My twin brother. 
Eve is stunned. 
Eve: I didn't know you had a twin. 
Chris: Yeah. Well, I never even knew him so I don't know how much it counts. He died not long after birth. 
Eve: Oh Chris I'm so sorry. 
Chris: Yeah me to. 
Chris stairs at the picture sadly. 
Chris: I would have loved to have known him. When I was younger, if I'd feel alone, or scared, I'd just pull out this picture and talk to it. 
Eve: Did it help? 
Chris shrugs 
Chris: Some I guess. It's not the same as actually having someone here though, you know? 
Eve: Yeah. How, how did he die? 
Chris: I don't know. I didn't even know I had a twin until I was ten. 
Eve: I don't understand? 
Chris: On one of the many occasions I was locked in the closet by my Dad I found this picture. I asked him about it, and he informed me that I had a twin and then told me that if I ever brought it up again he'd kill me. So I dropped it. 
Eve: Oh Chris that's horrible. 
Chris: That's my Dad. 
Eve: Then how do you know he's dead? 
Chris: I asked my cousin who is four years older then me. He said, he was told the other baby had died. 
Eve nods 
Eve: I'm so sorry. 
Chris: Me to. It would have been nice not to be alone, and it would really be nice not to be alone now. 
Eve takes Chris's hand in hers and holds it tight. 
Eve: Chris you will never be alone. 
Chris looks at her appreciatively. 
Chris: Thanks. 
Eve smiles and then pulls up a chair beside him and sits down. 
Eve: You're welcome. Now, try to rest okay, I'll be right here. 
Chris smiles and closes his eyes. Comforted to have her near.