#590 QG 12-1-17

LYDIA'S OFFICE
*Lydia is working at her computer, when there is a knock on the door. “Come in.” Lydia calls out. The door opens, and a woman(Played by Amy Acker) comes in. “Hi, I hope this isn’t a bad time.” The woman says. “No, its not a bad time. You must be Taylor Hampton, the candidate for the COO job.” Lydia says. “That’s right. Its nice to finally meet you, Miss Masters, I’ve heard SO much about you.” Taylor says. “Likewise. Please, have a seat.” Lydia says. “Oh, thank you.” Taylor says, as she sits across from Lydia. “Can I get you anything? Water? Coffee?” Lydia asks. “I came here for a job interview, not to trouble you for refreshments.” Taylor notes. “Its no trouble at all, but thank you for thinking of me. If you are given this job, you and I are going to be working very closely together, which means I am going to need you to have my back.” Lydia says. “That won’t be a problem. I am very good for looking out for my boss’s best interests, ask any of my former employers.” Taylor says. “Yes, speaking of your resume, it is very impressive. You seem to have accomplished quite a bit during your career, so much so that I would think you’d be running your own company by now.” Lydia says. “I’m good at following the direction of a higher power, but, I don’t know if I’d be able to run a company all by myself. Its not something I’ve ever really considered doing, not something I would want to do.” Taylor says. “I can understand that. Truthfully, being the head of a multi billion dollar corporation is never what I envisioned for myself, but, here I am, and believe it or not, I actually like my job.” Lydia says. “I’m happy you are doing something you love. My hope is that by the end of today, I might be, too.” Taylor says. “Well, even though the interview hasn’t even started yet, if I am being completely honest, you’ve made a pretty good first impression with me, so far.” Lydia says. “Have I? That’s good to hear, it definitely takes off a little bit of the edge.” Taylor notes. “Don’t be nervous, you don’t have any reason to be. Just as long as you are yourself during the interview, you’ll be fine.” Lydia says. Taylor smiles.

GOO CASTLE
*”Why don’t you have the Ultimate Life Form anymore? Did you do the sensible thing and destroy it?” Ciara asks. “No.” Lysandros says. “Then where is it?” Ciara asks. “First, let me be clear that I don’t regret stealing it in the first place. If LIBERTY had gotten the chance to use it, the results could’ve been catastrophic.” Lysandros notes. “I see. What exactly was the Ultimate Life Form? What did it do?” Ciara asks. “Its a device that was designed to be implanted into a person’s brain. Basically, what it did was turn them into the perfect assassin. It would improve on their reflexes, their precision when using a firearm, and not to mention their brute strength. The Ultimate Life Form was the original device, Joe Fish planned on making more once he was sure that the device would work. But, before he could test it out, I took it and I ran. I also took the blueprints for the Ultimate Life Form, and I destroyed them so that Joe would never be able to recreate it.” Lysandros reveals. “What did you plan on doing with it?” Ciara asks. “I...planned on using it as a means to destroy my enemies. At the time, I was very angry with my family for treating me like dirt, so I considered implanting the Ultimate Life Form into myself so that I could go after them and make them pay for ruining my childhood.” Lysandros says. “But you never did, did you?” Ciara asks. “I had it in my possession for years, but not once did I ever decide to actually use it.” Lysandros reveals. “What happened to it?” Ciara asks. “About ten years ago, I was at a casino in Europe. At the time, I was desperate for some cash, so I decided that the best way to get some would be to cheat people at cards. The deck was marked, so I always knew what card was what, and for that reason, I made a whole lot of money.” Lysandros says. “What does this have to do with the Ultimate Life Form?” Ciara asks. “Someone saw me playing cards down in the casino, and they followed me up to my hotel room.” Lysandros says. “Who?” Ciara asks. Lysandros flashes back.

Lysandros is sitting on his bed, counting the money that he just won, when there is a knock at the door. “There is a do not disturb sign on the door!” Lysandros calls out. The knocking continues, so finally, Lysandros stands up, and walks over to the door. Lysandros opens the door. “Can I help you?” Lysandros asks. “I certainly hope so. Do you mind if I come in?” The mystery person asks. “Actually, I’m kinda in the middle of something.” Lysandros says. “Ah, if I had to wager a guess, I would assume that you are counting your winnings from your match downstairs. Very well played, and from what I’ve heard, your track record is marvelous. How many games of poker have you won with that marked deck of yours?” The mystery person asks. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Lysandros says. “Don’t worry, I’m not going to expose you to your fellow poker players. I am merely here to present you an offer.” The person says. “What kind of offer?” Lysandros asks. “One that pays well. I know that the reason you have resorted to cheating at card games is because you are in desperate need of money, and I am here to offer you a solution, if you would just invite me in to your hotel room.” The mystery person says. “Fine, come in.” Lysandros says, as he steps aside. The mystery person enters the room. “First, I should probably introduce myself.” The person says. The person is revealed to be Kitty Cat! “Don’t bother, I know who you are. I’ve seen your face on the news before.” Lysandros notes. “I’m sure you have. I’m quite the pop culture icon.” Kitty Cat says. “I wouldn’t call you that, but...what do you want?” Lysandros asks. Kitty Cat sits down on Lysandros’ bed. “Like I said, I would like to make you an offer.” Kitty Cat says. “You’ve said that about a dozen times, tell me what the offer is.” Lysandros tells her. “You are in possession of an item that holds great value.” Kitty Cat says. “Here we go with the riddles again. Which item would that be?” Lysandros asks. “An item you stole from Joe Fish years ago, dubbed the Ultimate Life Form. Does that ring any bells?” Kitty Cat asks. “Nope. Sorry.” Lysandros lies. “Relax, I’m not here on Joe’s behalf. In fact, despite him being a close ally, he doesn’t even know I’m here.” Kitty Cat says. “Isn’t very sportsman like of you to be keeping secrets like that from your cohort.” Lysandros notes. “Joe Fish is a glorified henchmen. He might have his uses, but I view him as no more important than a peasant of which you would find roaming the streets of Fishkit. It is for that reason that I am not here on his behalf, but rather my own.” Kitty Cat says. “You want the Ultimate Life Form. Let me ask you something, why should I give it to you?” Lysandros asks. “I’m not asking you to give it to me, Mr Masters. I’m willing to pay you a very handsome fee, provided that you give it to me.” Kitty Cat says. “What kind of handsome fee?” Lysandros asks. “Fifty million dollars.” Kitty Cat reveals!

*”I cant believe that Kitty Cat was interested in the Ultimate Life Form...actually, you know what? I CAN believe it.” Ciara says. “Kitty Cat was a part of a dangerous group of people, and she had an even more dangerous agenda. She wanted to eliminate the people of Fantastic City and take it for herself, and she thought that if she implanted the Ultimate Life Form into one of her associates, she would finally be able to accomplish that goal.” Lysandros says. “Did you do it? Did you sell Kitty Cat the Ultimate Life Form?” Ciara asks.

VILLA LIVING ROOM, STANPATOS ISLE
*Ethan finishes tying Bob to a chair. “You cant be serious about going to confront Vivian. From what I’ve heard, that woman is incredibly dangerous.” Ethan notes. “I have a gun, I know how to use it, I am more than capable of handling myself.” Rebecca says. “Maybe so, but perhaps it would be wiser to just let the proper authorities take care of Vivian.” Ethan says. “I don’t know how much our father has told you about me, but I AM the proper authority. I am the police commissioner of my local police department.” Rebecca notes. “But you don’t have jurisdiction! Legally, you do not have the authority to arrest Vivian!” Ethan says. “Who said anything about arresting her?” Rebecca asks. “Rebecca, what are you thinking?” Andy asks. “That psychotic waste of human flesh kidnapped Silvia Miller, and planned on kidnapping my daughter. If Vivian had her way, I never would’ve even MET Ava! She has to pay for what she did!” Rebecca yells. “And she will! She is going to rot in prison for the rest of her life!” Andy assures Rebecca. “Look, even if I don’t kill that monster, I still want to find her. She probably knows by now that we’ve escaped, which means she could be attempting to make her own escape! We’ve got to stop her from getting away!” Rebecca says. “Whatever you decide, I will be happy to stay here with Bob.” Ethan says. “I think its already been decided. Lets go catch Vivian.” Andy says. Rebecca nods. “Thank you.” Rebecca tells Andy. Rebecca looks towards Ethan. “We won’t be long. Whatever you do, do NOT take your eyes off him for a second.” Rebecca says. “I won’t.” Ethan says. Rebecca and Andy then proceed back up the stairs, leaving Ethan with Bob.

ABANDONED HOUSE, STANPATOS ISLE
*”You two seem surprised. Did you think I wouldn’t find you?” Brody asks. “Put the gun down, Brody. Killing us will only make things worse for you.” Alexios says. “Not if I kill you and get away!” Brody says. “You won’t. The WPA is on their way, and I here they aren’t as nice to criminals as the police are.” Serena says. “The WPA wouldn’t be interested in me.” Brody says. “Wrong! The WPA became interested in you last year, when you aligned yourself with Donghua Cat, Fletcher Michaels, and Wishbone. Donghua and Wishbone were considered by the WPA to be dangerous enough to be on their wanted list, so since you were an associate of theirs, that put you in the radar, too.” Alexios notes. “He’s right. You screwed up bad, when you busted out of prison like that. Once the WPA catches you, they are gonna toss you in a super max, and you’ll NEVER see the light of day.” Serena says. “Well I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I know the two of you are bluffing! There is no way you could’ve contacted the WPA!” Brody yells. “We didn’t, a friend did.” Alexios says. “Yeah, turns out, someone else was on the island, and guess what? That someone wasn’t working for Vivian, AND he had a phone.” Serena says. “Who?!” An agitated Brody asks. “Sorry, classified information. We cant tell you.” Alexios says. “If I were you, I’d start running now, you know, before they get here. If you’re lucky, you MIGHT be able to escape.” Serena says. Brody points his gun at Alexios. “I’m running, but not before I kill HIM. Alexios is the reason I went to prison in the first place. And then, after I got locked up, he and Bethany went on to live their merry little lives! So let me break it down for you, I’m going to shoot you, I’m gonna escape, and then, I’m going to return to Fantastic City and kill Bethany.” Brody says. “Don’t you go anywhere near her.” Alexios warns. “You won’t be around to stop me. You’ll be dead. Do me a favor, when you descend into hell, say hello to V.J and Maya for me.” Brody says, as his finger inches closer to the trigger. Before Brody can pull the trigger, a rat knocks over a can nearby, which startles Brody. As Brody is distracted, Alexios rushes him up against the wall for the gun!

CLUB AQUA
*Brady is sitting at the bar, looking at the bottles of alcohol on the back shelf. Victor’s arrival snaps him back to reality. “Don’t do it.” Victor says. “Hey, Dad.” Brady says. “I’m telling you. If you even take one sip of that, your life will implode again.” Victor says. “Kinda weird that you are trying to talk a potential customer out of buying your product.” Brady says. “I’m just looking out for you, I don’t care if I lose a few bucks doing it.” Victor says. “You don’t have to worry. I wasn’t gonna buy a drink.” Brady reveals. “Are you sure?” Victor asks. “I ain’t gonna lie, it was tempting. Especially with the holidays coming up, and Kristina being gone...” Brady says. “I know. Just remember that no matter how difficult it gets, your family is behind you 100%.” Victor says. “That family isn’t getting any bigger, Dad. Actually, its getting smaller, with V.J and Aunt Molly dead.” Brady notes. “V.J and Molly being gone is tragic, but I wouldn’t say that the family is getting smaller. Tina is part of the family now, Sabrina and Katie are back, the Goo family is in the middle of a revival!” Victor claims. “I hope...” Brady says. “I’m...I’m glad I ran into you. I’ve been meaning to ask you something.” Victor says. “Shoot.” Brady tells him. “Have you considered when you might go back to the condo?” Victor asks. “I’ve thought about it. It isn’t gonna be easy...I haven’t been there since Kristina died.” Brady notes. “I know, and I’m not trying to rush you into going back. I...I was just wondering if you plan on going back.” Victor says. Brady sighs. “The truth is, Dad, I was on my way to the condo when I stopped here. For the past hour, I’ve been sitting here, going over every excuse in my head to stall.” Brady says. “Are any of those excuses good?” Victor asks. “Just one. I’m worried that when I go back to the condo, I might...I might have another breakdown and turn to alcohol.” Brady says. “You think sitting here, and staring at the alcohol isn’t risking a relapse?” Victor asks. “What do you think I should do?” Brady asks. “I think you need to face your fears, and if it is any help, I believe you have the strength to go to that condo, stare down your demons, and come out on top.” Victor says. Brady pats Victor on the back. “Thanks, Dad. That was a lot of help. I’ll talk to you later.” Brady says, before standing up, and walking out.

GUS' CAR
*Gus is driving, as Kristina sits in the passenger seat, and The Patient sits in the backseat. “We just arrived in Fantastic City.” Gus says. “Thank god. Hey, are you planning on sticking with me, or going your own way?” Kristina asks The Patient. “I’ll catch up to you later. There is a stop I want to make first.” The Patient says.

LYDIA'S OFFICE
*”Lets start with a simple question. Why should I hire you?” Lydia asks. “Well, not to sound too cocky, but I think my resume speaks for itself. Also, I am really, really good with people, I do great with team work, and I’m a devoted worker.” Taylor says. “Well, I spoke to your ex boss, and he did back up those claims. Speaking of which, I did some digging into your previous employment, and it seems to me like you had it pretty good there, so why did you decide to quit?” Lydia asks. “It didn’t have anything to do with the company. I just wanted a change.” Taylor says. “How do I know you aren’t going to want a change here and walk away from the position in two weeks?” Lydia asks. “That is an excellent question. I’ve looked over the job description, as well as the benefits that come with the position, and I cant see myself walking away from this company any time soon. Besides, I need to stay in Fantastic City for a while.” Taylor says. “And why’s that?” Lydia asks. “I have friends here that I want to catch up with. I haven’t seen them in years, so I’m really looking forward to that first face to face.” Taylor says. “Well, you do sound very promising as a candidate for the job.” Lydia says. “You think so? I don’t sound too perky or cocky or anything like that?” Taylor asks. “No, you sound fine! I have a few other candidates that I need to interview for the position, but, once those interviews are over, I’ll be sure to call you and let you know if you got the job. In the meantime, why don’t you go and do some sight seeing? Get to know our beautiful city!” Lydia says. “I’ll have to do that.” Taylor says. Taylor stands up, and then notices a picture of Dylan and Lydia on Lydia’s desk. “Is this your husband?” Taylor asks. “Was...was my husband. He died a few years ago.” Lydia says. “Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. You look really happy in this picture. What was your husband’s name?” Taylor asks. “Dylan Stanpatos. His death...its a sore subject for me.” Lydia says. “I’m sorry for asking. I...can be a little nosy sometimes, so please, bear with me.” Taylor says. “You asked an innocent question. I cant fault you for that.” Lydia says. “Do you...ever wish he was still alive?” Taylor asks. “Every day.” Lydia says. Taylor smiles. “Have a nice day, Miss Masters.” Taylor says. “You too, Taylor.” Lydia says. Taylor puts the picture back down, and walks out. Once Taylor is gone, Lydia picks up the picture, and gazes at it.

GOO CASTLE
*”I cant believe you actually sold that kind of weapon to Kitty Cat.” Ciara says. “I never said I did.” Lysandros says. “She offered you fifty million dollars when you were in desperate need of money, I cant see you turning that down.” Ciara says. “Then you don’t know me very well.” Lysandros says. Lysandros flashes back.

“So, do we have a deal?” Kitty Cat asks. “Why would I sell you something that isn’t mine to sell in the first place?” Lysandros asks. “That’s a ludicrous argument if I’ve ever heard one, considering it wasn’t yours to take anyway.” Kitty Cat points out. “Maybe it wasn’t, but I’m pretty sure I did the right thing by taking it.” Lysandros says. “Don’t pretend with me that you actually stole it in order to protect humanity. You stole it because it suited your purposes. Now, what those purposes may be is anyone’s guess, but I am pretty certain it had nothing to do with the safety of human kind.” Kitty Cat says. “My reasons are irrelevant. Bottom line is that I’m not going to sell the Ultimate Life Form to you, or to anyone, so if you would kindly show yourself out of my hotel room, that would be greatly appreciated.” Lysandros says. “You are making a very big mistake. My offer is a once in a life time opportunity, one that would most certainly benefit a man such as yourself, who’s wallet is bleeding dry.” Kitty Cat says. “My financial situation is stable enough, thanks for the concern.” Lysandros says. Kitty Cat stands up, and pulls out her card. “Well, if you do happen to change your mind, my number is listed on that card right there. That is my private line, so if you call it, the call will go to me directly.” Kitty Cat explains. Lysandros smiles, and takes the card from Kitty Cat. He then rips the card up into shreds, and tosses the remains into his waste basket. “Get out.” Lysandros calmly tells her. Kitty Cat smiles at him, before exiting the room.

*”You...you turned her down?” Ciara asks. “Like I said. I hoped to use the Ultimate Life Form for my own benefit one day, and maybe, a small part of me didn’t want it to fall into the wrong hands, either. I might not have known Kitty Cat personally, but I’ve heard terrible things about her, and if that weapon had fallen into her hands...the results would most definitely be deadly.” Lysandros says. “So, if Kitty Cat didn’t buy the Ultimate Life Form from you, then why are you telling me all of this? The information you’ve given me doesn’t tell me where it is, unless Kitty Cat really DID buy it.” Ciara says. “If you hadn’t interrupted me, you would know that there is more to the story.” Lysandros says. Lysandros flashes back once more.

Lysandros is in the hallway outside his room. He slides the key card in, and opens his door. Once he opens it, he is shocked to discover that his hotel room has been ransacked! “What the hell?!” A shocked Lysandros asks. Right after processing the sight in front of him, Lysandros rushes over to the closet. He pulls out a safe, and finds that it had been opened! Lysandros rushes over to the bed, opens the safe, and finds it empty!

*”That’s when I realized that Kitty Cat had decided to play dirty. She waited until she knew I would be in the casino playing Poker, and she stole the Ultimate Life Form.” Lysandros says. “I know that Kitty Cat is a cat, but she doesn’t strike me as a cat burglar, you know what I mean?” Ciara asks. “I’m sure she wasn’t alone.” Lysandros says.

The door to Lysandros’ hotel room is opened, and six masked men enter the room. “The room is clear, ma’am!” One of them calls out. A moment later, Kitty Cat enters the room. “Just as I suspected. Our friend is downstairs, manipulating poor, unsuspecting individuals into playing poker with him. Which means it will probably be a while before he returns. That should give us plenty of time to find out where he has hidden the Ultimate Life Form.” Kitty Cat says. “How do you want us to handle this?” One of the men asks. “Well, I realize that by doing this, you are committing a crime, which puts you all at terrible risk if we were to get caught. So, in order to relieve the stress, I suggest that you have a little fun by tearing this place apart. After all, as long as no one walks in on any of this, we should be home free. So, please, by all means, enjoy yourself, gentlemen! But, do NOT forget the objective. Our goal is to find the Ultimate Life Form. My guess is that it probably closely resembles a computer chip, so be on the look out for anything matching that description. If you find something, bring it to me.” Kitty Cat orders. The men all nod, before spreading out across the room. As they look around, they toss stuff out of their way, onto the floor. Kitty Cat watches as they create a huge mess, while searching for the desired item. “Ma’am, I found something!” One of the men says. “Show it to me.” Kitty Cat orders. One of the men exit the closet, and reveal a small safe. “Ah, a safe. Do any of you have any experience with cracking safes?” Kitty Cat asks. One of the men step forward. “Ah yes, Carson, I nearly forgot how gifted you are in that regard.” Kitty Cat says. “This is a special kind of safe, ma’am. If we get the combination wrong, the contents inside will be destroyed.” Carson says. “Very impressive. I suppose that means we cant afford to put in the wrong combination, then. Crack the safe, Carson, and if you fail to do so, your wife and daughter will have to answer for your mistakes.” Kitty Cat threatens. Carson kneels down, and begins to examine the safe. “And please, don’t take too long. I wouldn’t want Mr. Masters to walk in on this, because if we did, we would have to kill him! And judging from the carpet, it would probably be rather expensive to get rid of the blood stain.” Kitty Cat notes. “Don’t worry, ma’am, I almost got it.” Carson says. A moment later, Carson cracks the safe, opens it, and pulls out the Ultimate Life Form! “That is EXACTLY what I was looking for. And here I was, prepared to pay fifty million dollars for that, when I could just retrieve it for free! Come gentlemen, the jet is fueled, its time for us to return back to Fishkit.” Kitty Cat says.

*”What do you think Kitty Cat did with it after she stole it?” Ciara asks. “I couldn’t say.” Lysandros says. “Did you ever try to find her after she took off?” Ciara asks. “I thought about hunting her down, but then I decided that I was probably better off without the Ultimate Life Form. Turns out, I was right.” Lysandros says. “Maybe so, but it is still a dangerous weapon, one that ended up in the hands of an even more dangerous woman! Kitty Cat was a sociopath, there would be no telling what she would do with that!” Ciara says. “I don’t think it matters anymore. Kitty Cat is dead, she was strangled to death by Lucas’ brother. She cant do anything with it anymore.” Lysandros says. “She could’ve passed it onto one of her associates!” Ciara notes. “Who? From what I’ve heard, most of them are dead, too.” Lysandros says. “I’m not just talking about Cats. One of Kitty Cat’s most trusted associates was The Master, do you know who he is?” Ciara asks. “Of course I do. I also know that the Ultimate Life Form would serve no purpose for him. His primary interest is making money.” Lysandros says. “And you don’t think he could’ve sold the Ultimate Life Form to some crazed criminal? You think Kitty Cat has a lot of associates? The Master has about a thousand more, and most of them are dangerous terrorists.” Ciara points out. “Hypothetically, lets say that the Ultimate Life Form did end up in the hands of someone other than the Cats, why haven’t they used it yet? I’m pretty sure if someone planned on using it, they most likely were going to do so in order to perform mass murder, and I can guarantee you that ANYONE who had that chip in their brain while shooting up a place wouldn’t be able to be taken down by anyone, and for that reason alone, that particular shooting would most likely end up being the most deadly mass shooting in history!” Lysandros points out. “You raise a couple of valid points, but I still think we should go to Fishkit to see if maybe Kitty Cat stashed it away somewhere.” Ciara says. “Have fun with that.” Lysandros says. “When I see we, I mean you and me!” Ciara points out. “I know what you meant, and truthfully, I’m not interested. I’m not interested in revisiting that particular part of my past, or any part of my past, for that matter! My life is here, with Clara, and that is what I want to focus on, the present.” Lysandros says. “Okay, well while you are focusing on your present and ignoring your past, what if someone gets the Ultimate Life Form implanted in them, and what if they decide to use that to their advantage?” Ciara asks. “Not my problem, anymore.” Lysandros says. “It will be your problem, if that person ends up killing a bunch of people, and your precious Clara ends up being one of them!” Ciara yells. “Don’t bring Clara into this!” Lysandros barks. “You already did that! Fishkit City is right across the boarder of Fantastic City, and that is most likely where Kitty Cat stored the Ultimate Life Form after stealing it, which means it is a lot closer to Clara than you would like to think. Keep that in mind when you decide you want to ignore that part of your past!” Ciara tells him. “I have to go.” Lysandros growls. Lysandros walks towards the door. “Lysandros, wait.” Ciara says. Lysandros turns towards Ciara. “And if you ever put me or my fiancee under any kind of surveillance again, I will kill you. That is not a threat, it is the god honest truth. I don’t want to hurt you, but I will do whatever it takes to protect the new life that I’ve built for myself.” Lysandros warns, before storming out. Ciara sighs.

VILLA LIVING ROOM, STANPATOS ISLE
*Bob begins to wake up, and realizes that he is tied to a chair. “What the hell?” Bob wonders. Bob looks up, and sees Ethan. “Who are you?” Bob asks. “Me? I’m the man tasked with making sure you don’t escape. Just so you know, the WPA is on their way, and they are going to take you and your cohorts into custody as soon as they arrive.” Ethan says. “I haven’t done anything. All I planned on doin was taking my little girl away from this place so that I could make peace with her.” Bob says. “Did Rebecca consent to your plan? I’m not a lawyer, but I’ve been around enough to know that that is conspiracy to commit kidnapping, not to mention the fact that when I knocked you unconscious, you were preparing to murder Rebecca’s husband, which is conspiracy to commit murder, an even bigger crime.” Ethan says. “There ain’t no proof, and my lawyers are gonna argue that.” Bob notes. “They can try, but I don’t think they’ll win. I’m afraid your luck has run out, Bob. You’ve lost.” Ethan tells him.

VIVIAN'S OFFICE, STANPATOS ISLE
*Vivian is pacing her office, while on the phone. “Brody, its me. I’m starting to get concerned, not being able to contact you nor Bob. I’m calling to let you know that just in case, I’m going into hiding. Its clear that things aren’t going as hoped, which means that it is time for me to go.” Vivian says. Vivian hangs up the phone, and rushes over to her desk. She presses a button under her desk, which opens a secret door in the wall. Vivian goes to walk through it, when Rebecca kicks the door open! Rebecca immediately fires a shot near Vivian, which stops her in her tracks. “You take one more step and the next shot goes to center mass, do you hear me?” Rebecca asks. Andy stands behind Rebecca, as she holds Vivian at gunpoint. “Where are Bob and Brody?” Vivian asks. “I cant speak for Brody, but I can tell you that Bob won’t be riding to your rescue. He’s kinda tied up at the moment, literally. And as for your guards, I shot every single one of them in between this office and the living room. I could do the same to you.” Rebecca declares. “Killing me would not solve your problems, it would only make them worse. I’m not armed, therefore, you would be committing cold blooded murder. That means the only time you would ever see your precious daughter again would be from the other side of the glass wall at the prison they send you to.” Vivian notes. “Speaking of my daughter, you were gonna kidnap her. You hired Brody to kidnap Silvia, and then, he was gonna take the baby after Silvia gave birth.” Rebecca mentions. “I didn’t know that Silvia was carrying your child. My intention was to get revenge on Alexios!” Vivian swears. “Alexios is my brother! If you hurt him, you hurt me. So if you think that by claiming you weren’t out to hurt me is gonna make me any less motivated to kill you, think again. If anyone on this planet deserves to die, it is you, and I am fully prepared to make that happen.” Rebecca says, as she aims her gun at Vivian…

ABANDONED HOUSE, STANPATOS ISLE
*Alexios and Brody are fighting over the gun, as Serena looks on. During the scuffle, the gun falls to the floor. Brody throws a punch at Alexios, but Alexios ducks, and then punches Brody. Alexios goes to punch Brody once again, but Brody picks up a plate that is sitting on an end table, and smashes it into Alexios’ fist once he throws the punch. Alexios notices that his hand is bleeding, and as he is caught off guard, Brody punches him! Alexios falls to the floor, and Brody notices the gun nearby. While Alexios is down, Brody rushes to grab the gun. When Brody bends over to pick up the gun, Serena swings a frying pan at the back of his head! Brody falls to the floor in pain, just as Alexios is getting back up. Although Brody is disoriented for a second, he is able to shake it off, and dives for the gun, just as Alexios does. They both reach the gun, and begin trying to rip it out of the other’s hand. Brody wins the fight, and pulls the gun away from Alexios. Brody stands up, and prepares to shoot Alexios, when Serena knocks over a vase to distract him! As Brody is distracted, Alexios stands up, and runs at Brody before he can pull the trigger. Alexios pushes Brody up against the wall, and as they are fighting over the gun, it goes off! They both stop fighting, and stare at each other. “Don’t fight a Stanpatos, you’ll always lose.” Alexios declares. Alexios pulls the gun away, and separates himself from Brody, who is revealed to have been shot! Brody falls down to the floor, in pain. “Are you alright?” Serena asks. “Never better.” Alexios says. “You…you...” Brody growls. “What? You gonna say something? Better say it now, cause I don’t think you have much time left.” Alexios says. Brody starts to crack up laughing. “I think he’s already gone...” Serena notes. “Do...do you...really think you’ve won?” Brody asks. “Seeing that you are going to die, yeah, I do.” Alexios says. “Even if I do die, I’ll die knowing that your life isn’t gonna be smooth sailing. You think things are going well? Don’t get use to it. Vivian...is still alive, and she is still going to want revenge on you for what you...did, and even if she doesn’t get it, I know that eventually, Bethany will screw you over...She always does!” Brody says. “Bethany isn’t gonna hurt me. I know her better than you do.” Alexios says. “Believe whatever you want...Alexios. I’m willing to bet that she’s probably already...done something...to hurt you.” Brody says. All of a sudden, Brody begins to choke. A moment later, he falls back against the wall, now completely motionless. Alexios checks his pulse. “He’s dead.” Alexios declares. “Does...that mean its over?” Serena asks. “Lets hope so.” Alexios says.

LYSANDROS' MANSION
*Lysandros walks into the living room, and tosses his keys onto the end table next to the couch. “Clara! Are you still here?” Lysandros calls out. No answer. Lysandros sighs, and walks over to the bar to pour himself a drink. A creak can be heard nearby, and Lysandros quickly pulls a gun out of the drawer near him. “Who’s there?” Lysandros asks. “Put the gun down, Lyle, its only me.” Someone can be heard saying. Lysandros’ face goes white when he recognizes the voice. “It cant be.” Lysandros says. A door opens, and Taylor walks into the room! “Happy to see me?” Taylor asks!

GRAVEYARD
*The Patient arrives at Dylan’s grave, and kneels down next to it. “According to my friend, you and I apparently share a face. Since Andropov was able to bring Kristina back from the dead, it makes me wonder if you are actually buried here...or if you are staring at your own tombstone. Either way, I’m gonna find out who I am, and I’m gonna find out who paid Andropov to do this to me.” The Patient says. The Patient hears leaves cracking nearby, and immediately stands up. He quietly moves to a tree, which he hides behind. Once he is out of sight, Lydia arrives at the grave, and looks down at it. The Patient looks out from behind the tree, and sees Lydia standing at Dylan’s grave…

BRADY AND KRISTINA'S CONDO
*The front door opens, and Brady walks in. “I cant believe that door has been unlocked for the last six months. Hopefully nobody stole nothing.” Brady says. Brady turns the lights on upon entering, and takes in his scenery. Brady flashes back.

Brady and Kristina walk in. "So this is our new home?" Kristina asks. "Yup. Pretty nice, don't you think?" Brady asks. "Its beautiful! Hey, out on the balcony right there, are you able to see the river?" Kristina asks. "You bet, and there isn't a single tree in the way." Brady says. "Wow, that is amazing." Kristina says. "Alright, why don't you make yourself comfortable? I still got a few things that I have to unpack upstairs." Brady says. "I can go help!" Kristina says. "Don't worry about it. You are still recovering from being impaled by that rock, I don't want you to overdo it." Brady says. Kristina smiles. "You are so good to me." Kristina says. "I'm only trying to be the husband you want me to be." Brady says. "You have done a pretty good job of doing that so far." Kristina says.

*Brady walks over to the end table, and picks up a picture of him and Kristina, from their wedding day, and flashes back.

“Brady, do you take Katerina Lila Cat to be your lawfully wedded wife? Through sickness and through health, through richness and through poor, until death do you part?" Jackson asks. "I do." Brady says. "Do you, Katerina, take Brady Earl Goo, to be your lawfully wedded husband? Through sickness and through health, through richness and through poor, until death do you part?" Jackson asks. "Yeah, I guess." Kristina jokes. "I understand that the two of you have written your own vows. Please, read them." Jackson says. "Ladies first." Brady says. "Okay. Brady, the last few months have been very difficult, but at the same time, they have been the best months of my life because I've spent them falling in love with you. You are the man of my dreams, the man I never even knew I wanted until I met you, you are my soul mate. I can tell that this wedding is just the beginning, we are going to spend so many happy years together, and I for one cant wait to see what awaits us in the future." Kristina says. "Gonna be kind of hard for me to top that, but I can certainly give it my best shot. When I got out of jail, I honestly thought that I wasn't going to be out for long. I thought that it was only a matter of time before I screwed up and ended up back in lock up, because when I got out, I didn't have anything waiting for me. I didn't really have anything to look forward to other than being on the outside again. That all changed the day I met you. The second I laid eyes on you, I was fascinated by you, I was intrigued by you, and I wanted to get to know you better. You gave me a reason to be on my best behavior. For the first time in years, I had hope, and I owe it all to you. You helped turn me into a better person, and I cant thank you enough. Katerina Lila Cat, you have changed my life, and I couldn't be more grateful. You give me a reason to get out of bed each morning with a smile on my face, you give me reason to live my life to the fullest. You are my rock, and I couldn't of asked for a better person to be that rock." Brady says. Kristina wipes away tears. "The rings, please." Jackson says. V.J. hands Jackson the rings. "Brady, please place this ring on Kristina's finger and say with this ring, I do the wed." Jackson says. Brady slips the ring onto Kristina's finger. "With this ring, I do the wed." Brady says. "Kristina, please place this ring on Brady's finger and say with this ring, I do the wed." Jackson says. Kristina puts the ring on Brady's finger. "With this ring, I do the wed." Kristina says. "With the power vested in me, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may now-" Before Jackson can finish, Brady kisses Kristina.

*Brady holds the wedding picture close to his chest. “Brady...” A voice says. Brady freezes when he recognizes the voice. Brady slowly turns towards the staircase, and sees Kristina standing there!

NOTE: Today is the last appearance of Brody McKay.