"Ivy, you can't keep ignoring me, I'm your father.""What if Marco had done something bad to me when I was held captive? Or worse, what if I had died? Who would you try to talk to now huh?""My dear, the important thing is that you are alive and well.""Lucas told you something was wrong. Why didn't you believe him?""He told me your mother connived with your younger brother to kidnap you. You can't blame me for not believing him, the story sounded quite far- fetched.""It sounded far- fetched or you chose to not believe him because you didn't like him? Why would he lie about something like that?""You know that kid never liked your mother, so I thought he was doing it to make her look bad.""Pardon my language father, but that's bullshit. You and I both know that Lucas loved mother dearly, she was the one who never loved him. Besides, what could he possibly gain from making her look bad? Was he trying to get you two to divorce or what?""There's nothing else I can say than I am sorr
"Grover, where is that useless recruit of yours?""You mean Marco, I believe he's still locked away for kidnapping." Grover mocked and Festus frowned."You know I am referring to that Kingston boy.""Yes I do Augustine. Why are you looking for him?""Don't you think he has been acting shady these few days?""Shady, how ever do you mean?""Don't you see Grover… this boy is up to something.""Is that so? Well Festus, what is he up to?""That is what I am unsure of yet, but I am going to find out.""Okay detective, when you do… be sure to let me know.""You might not take me seriously now but you just wait, when I uncover the mystery of that boy, then you'll see that I'm right.""Sure, whatever you say." He started to leave but stopped abruptly. "So uh, what do you plan on doing about your… partner in police custody?""What do you think we should do?""Well you can't just leave him there. He might be a problem to us. If you can't find a way to get him out of there, then you might as well
Lucas sat alone in bed, it had been two days and he still hadn't been able to come up with any solution. Ivy and detective Jones had also promised to think about what they could do but all their pages were still blank.On the other hand, he was still worrying about what Blanche could do but his priority was stopping Grover.He recalled what Mike had told him when he asked about the death of his parents, he said he wanted Ivy to be present when they discussed it. He wondered what that was all about, how much of Grover's story was a lie? Did he even tell him any truth at all?The more he thought about it, the more curious he grew. He had to know the truth. He got his phone from the bedside drawer and was about to dial Mike's number when he remembered his warning. He said that Festus was getting suspicious of his movements and so, for that reason, Lucas should always wait till he called him first.He tossed the phone on the bed and laid down. What was he going to do?He saw a flash of li
"Hello sis, do you remember me?" Peter said as he let himself into Lucas's and Ivy's apartment uninvited."What are you talking about? Why won't I remember who you are?""Oh you do? Well from my end, it didn't look like that.""What do you mean?""Do you know how long I was locked up? I was in that… that cage for a week! And my own sister didn't think it was right for her to pay me a visit.""Did you stop to think for a second about how that sister of yours was faring before you jumped into that conclusion?" Lucas intervened."I don't belive I was talking to you nitwit.""Don't mind me intruding, I just feel that it's wrong to accuse her without hearing her side of the story.""Yeah Peter, you should have at least asked how I was doing first." Ivy said."Ask how you're faring? Can you even hear yourself?! Do you have any idea how selfish you sound right now sis. I was locked up in prison like I was some kind of prisoner and you want me to ask you how you are?!""Relax Peter, did you c
Feeling anxious is normal and natural when there is something important on the line, it's okay to feel it. It is part of the system that evolved to keep you safe and well. All the emotions are there to educate you, It is an alarm system of sorts, one you should heed. For when we are anxious it impacts both the functioning of the brain and the body. What is not mornal is for that feeling to be there all the time. Some emotions are supposed to be short term guests, others are welcome to stay for the long term. And instead of doing nothing and giving that feeling the chance to overwhelm you, you have to find the cause, address it, and this difficult symptom should fade. Lucas wished it could be that easy.He felt the need to move almost without end; if his limbs were moving the anxiety was gone, or at least he could ignore it for a while. As the countryside passed he could lose himself in nature, much like in a dream. It was only inside walls that he knew it was still there, coursing th
Feeling anxious is normal and natural when there is something important on the line, it's okay to feel it. It is part of the system that evolved to keep you safe and well. All the emotions are there to educate you, It is an alarm system of sorts, one you should heed. For when we are anxious it impacts both the functioning of the brain and the body. What is not mornal is for that feeling to be there all the time. Some emotions are supposed to be short term guests, others are welcome to stay for the long term. And instead of doing nothing and giving that feeling the chance to overwhelm you, you have to find the cause, address it, and this difficult symptom should fade. Lucas wished it could be that easy.He felt the need to move almost without end; if his limbs were moving the anxiety was gone, or at least he could ignore it for a while. As the countryside passed he could lose himself in nature, much like in a dream. It was only inside walls that he knew it was still there, coursing th
"Mike, honey, talk to me. What is going on with you? This isn't the man I got married to. Lately, you've been a shell of your former self, is something going on at work? You know you can talk to me right?""Of course, it's just… I don't know Avery, my life isn't what it used to be. I mean, you'd be surprised to hear how much I've changed.""Maybe, but whatever it is, we can work it out together. Look at me, you are my husband, my better half, my forever partner, and that means that whatever you may be going through… we will go through it together. We signed a contract that's for better and for worse, remember?... So talk to me.""Remember when you asked me about ivy and I said she was out of town?""Yeah?""That was a lie. Ivy was never out of town, I just… I didn't want you to see her.""Why? Did something happen between you and Lucas? I noticed that your friendship has been off since the hospital.""Right, back then you know I told you something,""Yeah, something about choosing bet
"Father, are you really not going to help me?""What you are asking of me is quite difficult dear. You are asking me to go against the entire family.""No, I am asking you to do the right thing. You owe him this much and you know that.""Ivy–""Father. You want me to forgive you for all you've done, right? And you want us to go back to the way we were?""Of course, but–""Then do this for me. You and mother took away everything he had, his parents, his fortune, his childhood… help him get it back.""Let's get something right. Neither your mother nor I are responsible for the death of Lucas's parents,""But you benefited from it, didn't you? And I'm sure you know who was responsible but you let him go… and for what, money? The house?""Don't sound like that Ivy.""Like how? I am asking for your help as your daughter, please father. Just testify in court saying you are aware that Lucas is the only heir to the fortune. Father please don't let the bad guys win.""But your mother–""... ca