Fantastic S2 Episode 10

Lucas and Lydia are facing off in Lydia’s living room. “Its either you kick Zoey out, or I am kicking BOTH of you out!” Lydia yells! “You can’t be serious.” Lucas says. “I am absolutely serious! As much as I love you, I am tired of you going out of your way to protect this woman who has been nothing but ungrateful since the moment she showed up! Not only have you been going out of your way to protect her, but you also lied to me about who she really was! You never mentioned anything to me about her being a con artist or a thief when you begged me to let her move in!” Lydia points out. “I didn’t lie to you.” Lucas claims. “You just neglected to tell me the truth, it’s the same thing. I thought we were past all of this, Lucas! The lies, the deception, I assumed you learned your lesson after everything that happened with Mia Goo!” Lydia yells.

In the visiting room at the Colossal Heights Insane Asylum, Zoey is pacing back and forth, when a guard brings in a mystery patient. The mystery patient hands the guard a $100 bill. “Here, now is your chance to go and take that cigarette break you’ve been dying for.” A woman’s voice tells the guard. The guard takes the money, and exits the room. Zoey sits at the table. “I apologize for dropping by unannounced, but I thought I should give you an update on our plan to ruin Lucas and Lydia’s relationship.” Zoey says. The mystery patient sits across from Zoey, and is revealed to be Mia Goo! “I’m all ears.” Mia tells Zoey. “So, you are the infamous Mia Goo. Its lovely to finally meet you in person.” Zoey says. “And you are the doll who has been helping me with my plans for Lucas and Lydia. I don’t think you fully realize how grateful I am for your help. I’ve been wanting to exact revenge on them for years, but in case you haven’t noticed, my hands have been tied.” Mia says. “I was more than happy to help, especially given the sum of money you offered me for my services.” Zoey says. “Revenge can be expensive, but, as long as its sweet, it’ll be worth it in the end. Lucas and Lydia ruined my life, and with your help, I am going to return the favor.” Mia says. “I did my research, so I know you have quite the sorted history with both Lucas and Lydia, particularly Lucas.” Zoey says. “Ah Lucas…forever a pain in my butt. Even when we were working together, all I wanted to do was put a bullet between his eyes.” Mia says, as she flashes back.

I thought it was high time that you and I met. Especially given all of the things that I need to say to you." Mia says. "Oh god, here we go." Lucas says. "Is there a problem?" Mia asks. "Yeah, I see where this is going. You are gonna go off on me." Lucas says. "And why on earth would I go off on you? Maybe because...YOU BETRAYED ME YOU SPINELESS INGRATE!" Mia yells, right before she punches Lucas!

Mia smiles. “Such fun memories Lucas and I share, wouldn’t you agree?” Mia asks. “Well…I suppose that depends on your definition of fun. As I understand it, they aren’t all sunshine and roses.” Zoey notes. “Well I’m not paying you to understand it, nor am I paying you to understand my disdain for Lucas. Your job is to drive a wedge between Lucas and Lydia, and that’s all. Speaking of which, you said you had an update? What is it?” Mia asks. “I was arrested last night, for attempting to steal your cousin Victor’s wallet.” Zoey says. “My, Victor must’ve been livid. But…isn’t stealing from the District Attorney just a bit foolish?” Mia asks. “Don’t worry, it was all part of my plan.” Zoey says. “I fail to see how getting yourself arrested could possibly endear yourself to Lucas.” Mia notes. “Of course it didn’t endear me to Lucas, but it did cause even more of a rift between Lucas and Lydia.” Zoey reveals. “You have my attention.” Mia says. “Are you familiar with an attorney named Betty Thorne?” Zoey asks. “Of course I am! Betty Thorne is the one who arranged for me to be sent here instead of prison.” Mia recalls. “Well after I was arrested, Lucas retained her services on my behalf. Needless to say, Lydia was absolutely furious with him.” Zoey says. “Define furious.” Mia says. “When I left them at Lydia’s place, they were preparing to have it out. At this rate, I reckon it won’t be much longer before Lydia finally kicks Lucas to the curb.” Zoey says.

If there is anyone that believes this couple should not be wed, speak now, or forever hold their peace.” Acerbi says. Suddenly, Alexios and Brady burst into the room! “Stop! Bethany, you can’t marry her!” Alexios shouts. Acerbi smirks. “I knew there would be drama, this is the reason why I agreed to officiate this wedding.” Acerbi says under her breath. “Alexios, what the hell do you think you’re doing?!” Bethany asks. “I’m stopping you from making the biggest mistake of your life!” Alexios says. “The only person who made a mistake was you! Have you forgotten that there is a restraining order against you, forbidding you from coming anywhere near Bethany? All it takes is one phone call to the police, and you will be escorted out of here in handcuffs.” Evil Kristina says. “Go ahead, call the cops! Then you can try explaining to them how you tried to have Alexios killed today!” Brady says. “Wait, what?!” Bethany asks. “Pay no attention to these two buffoons. If you’ll excuse us, we have a wedding to finish.” Evil Kristina tells Brady and Alexios. “There is no way in hell that this wedding is happening. I don’t care if I have to drag Bethany out of here, there is no way in hell I’m letting her marry you, especially not after what you tried to do to me earlier!” Alexios yells. “Which was what exactly?! You two said that The Evil Force apparently tried to kill you today, but you aren’t going into any details!” Bethany says. “Because they are lying! I never did anything of the kind!” Evil Kristina lies. “Oh, The Evil Force didn’t try to kill me himself, he’s too gutless for that! Instead, he sent his psychotic son after me!” Alexios says. “I stopped by to see Alexios at his place, and when I got there, The Master was holding him at gunpoint.” Brady says. “Oh my God! Are you okay?” Bethany asks Alexios. “I’m fine. Lucky for me, Brady got the drop on The Master, and knocked him out.” Alexios says. “Where is my son now?” Evil Kristina asks. “We left him tied to a chair. Don’t bother going to help him, the police have probably already picked him up by now. Actually, right about now, The Master is probably telling the police all about how you sent him to kill me, which means it won’t be long before you are in a cell right next to him.” Alexios says. “My son would never betray me!” Evil Kristina argues. “So Alexios is right? You sent The Master to kill him?!” Bethany asks. Evil Kristina sighs. “My dear, I had to! What else was I supposed to do? Alexios has been pestering you ever since the two of you divorced, and he was never going to stop! I did what I did in order to make your life easier.” Evil Kristina says. “I never wanted Alexios dead!” Bethany objects. “Maybe not, but The Evil Force did! Not because I was bothering you, but because he was worried I’d steal you away from him.” Alexios says. “You think I am afraid of you? You are inferior to me in every possible way! Like every other member of your wretched family, you may be dressed up like royalty, but you are nothing more than a worthless peasant!” Evil Kristina snaps. “And you are nothing more than a computer virus that infected Kristina’s brain! You aren’t The Evil Force! You never were, and you never will be! The real Evil Force is dead!” Alexios yells. “Okay, that’s enough! Alexios, I’m sorry you were almost killed, really, but I have to go through with this wedding!” Bethany says. “You can’t be serious! After what Kristina just did?” Brady asks. “Bethany, please, don’t go through with this. I know you have your reasons for wanting to marry this freak, but you need to think this through! Did my letter really not get through to you at all?” Alexios asks. “What letter?” Evil Kristina questions. “Its nothing…really.” Bethany claims. “It wasn’t nothing. I told you how much I love you, how sorry I am for hurting you, but more importantly, I gave you about a hundred reasons why you shouldn’t go through with this wedding. Please, Bethany, you can’t just disregard them! You can’t just disregard me!” Alexios says. “Can we please talk about this AFTER the ceremony?” Bethany asks. “No, we can’t! I love you Bethany! I’ve never stopped loving you! And like I said in my letter, I’ll never be able to forgive myself for all the terrible things I did to you, all the terrible things I thought about you! I was a crappy boyfriend, I was a crappy person in general, but I want to try and be better, I want to give us another shot! I promise, I will never hurt you again, I will dedicate my life to trying to make up for all the pain that I caused you, just please, don’t marry her! Please, Bethany, if I ever meant anything to you…” Alexios says. “Don’t go there, please. You meant the world to me, but you ripped my heart out and stomped on it when you cheated on me. How am I supposed to just forgive that?!” Bethany asks. “I don’t blame you for not trusting me anymore, not wanting to take my word. All I can do is tell you that it won’t happen again. I made a huge mistake because I lost faith in our love for a brief period, but I know better now. I know how lucky I was to have you in my life. You are an incredible force of nature, and I am constantly in awe of everything about you! Even when we didn’t get along, I couldn’t help but admire how strong and fierce you were. You’re everything I have ever wanted, everything I’ve ever dreamed of, and I know now that no one could ever measure up to you, I could never love anyone the way that I love you. Bethany, I’m begging you, please give me another chance, I promise you won’t regret it.” Alexios says. Bethany begins to tear up. “Surely, you aren’t buying this drivel!” Evil Kristina says. Evil Kristina notices that Bethany has tears in her eyes. “Oh my God, you still have feelings for him.” Evil Kristina realizes. “No, you have this all wrong!” Bethany claims. “I don’t understand! After everything I have done for you! I bought you a yacht, an expensive engagement ring, I promised you a life of luxury and power, EVERYTHING that you have ever dreamt of, and this is how you repay me? You weep over the exhausting poetry of the man who cheated on you?! Who made a mockery of your love?! What could you POSSIBLY see in that worthless, pathetic ignoramus?!” Evil Kristina angrily asks. “Don’t you dare talk about Alexios that way!” Bethany snaps! “Just as I suspected. You do still care for him. In fact, I’m beginning to wonder if my son was right about you all along! He warned me that you may be trying to reclaim control of the Stanpatos empire, but I dismissed his concerns as paranoia, but perhaps he wasn’t as far off as I believed! So tell me, Bethany, have you been using me this entire time?” Evil Kristina asks. “Now really isn’t the time to talk about that.” Bethany says. “No? We are about to get married, I should probably know about your true intentions before I agree to continue with the ceremony! So, I am going to ask you one more time…have you been using me? ANSWER ME!” Evil Kristina demands. “YES! I’ve been using you! Are you satisfied?!” Bethany angrily asks. “Not quite.” Evil Kristina says, before pulling out a gun, and pointing it at Bethany! “But I will be soon enough.” Evil Kristina says…

Daisy returns to Dylan’s Beach House, and drops her purse on the couch. “Dylan, are you here?” Daisy calls out. No one responds, and then Daisy notices the Rebecca doll sitting on top of her luggage. “What are you looking at? I can’t believe I lost my temper with Andy, that’s never happened before! Even when we were a couple, I never got upset with him. I don’t know…if I didn’t know any better, I’d say my feelings for Andy are starting to die. But, there is NO WAY I have feelings for Dylan! He annoys the living crap out of me! It just wouldn’t work!” Daisy says. The door opens, and Dylan walks in, holding a pizza box. “Hi!” Daisy says. “Hi. How was your doctors appointment? Is everything okay with the baby?” Dylan asks. “Yeah, everything is great. What’s the pizza for?” Daisy asks. “I got it to eat it. Well, you may be the only one eating it. Its an anchovy pizza, and though I despise anchovies, I know its one of your pregnancy cravings.” Dylan says. “How thoughtful of you. Out of character if you ask me.” Daisy notes. “Believe it or not, its not me, me, me all the time. Do you want it, or should I send it to Bethany? She probably hates anchovies.” Dylan says. “No, I’ll take it. Thank you.” Daisy says. “You’re welcome.” Dylan says, as he sets the pizza on the table. Daisy sits at the table. “You sure you don’t want any?” Daisy asks. “I’ll pass.” Dylan says. “Even so, you aren’t going to leave me to eat alone, are you?” Daisy asks. “No, that would be rude of me, and I’m not a rude person.” Dylan claims. Daisy laughs. “Right.” Daisy says. Dylan sits across from Daisy. “So, everything is good with the baby then? No problems?” Dylan asks. “No. Baby Andy is perfectly healthy.” Daisy says. “You know, I’ve been meaning to talk to you about the baby’s name. I’ve been thinking long and hard about this…and I think you should name the baby after me.” Dylan tells her. Daisy’s eyes widen. “Oh my God! You are so in love with yourself! I am not naming my baby after you!” Daisy tells him. “Why not? Dylan is the perfect name for a baby!” Dylan claims. “Assuming the baby is even a boy!” Daisy argues. “Fortunately, Dylan is a girl’s name as well!” Dylan tells her. Daisy smirks. “It won’t be my girl’s name.” Daisy says. “Come on, Daisy. Lets be practical.” Dylan says. “You be practical! I don’t think Andy would agree to name our baby after you, or have you forgotten the baby has two parents?” Daisy asks. “I’m sure Andy can be persuaded. Just bat those pretty eyes of yours at him, and he’ll be sold.” Dylan says. “No.” Daisy firmly tells him. Dylan groans. “You can be so difficult sometimes.” Dylan says. Daisy picks up a slice of pizza, and throws it at Dylan’s face! The pizza sticks to Dylan’s face, and he peels it off himself. Dylan looks at a bottle of mustard, and picks it up. “Your pregnancy craving has made you enjoy the bizarre combination of anchovy pizza and mustard, right?” Dylan questions. “Don’t you dare!” Daisy warns. Dylan ignores her, and squirts mustard at her shirt! “This is a new shirt!” Daisy snaps. “And this is a priceless face!” Dylan says, pointing at himself. Daisy rips the bottle of mustard out of his hand, and squirts it in his face! Dylan picks up a slice of pizza, and throws it at Daisy’s face, and then Daisy picks up the entire box, and dumps it over Dylan’s head! “Alright, alright, you win!” Dylan tells her. “Like there was any doubt.” Daisy says. Dylan and Daisy exchange a look, and then they both begin cracking up laughing.

“What happened with Mia was an entirely different situation.” Lucas notes. “Actually, I agree with you. You lied to me about the things Mia was making you do because she was threatening your loved ones, you lied to me about Zoey because…you were protecting Zoey. Lets see, which situation makes you sound more sympathetic?” Lydia asks. “I get what you’re saying.” Lucas admits. “Then you should have no problem kicking Zoey out.” Lydia says. “Come on, Lydia! Zoey is no Mia Goo!” Lucas argues. “That doesn’t mean she isn’t dangerous!” Lydia states. “She isn’t going to hurt either one of us, Lydia! Zoey might be a con, but she has never been physically violent for as long as I’ve known her.” Lucas says. “I wasn’t suggesting that Zoey was a threat to our lives, I’m saying that she is a threat to our relationship!” Lydia says. “Wait, is that was this is about? Are you worried that Zoey is going to somehow steal me away from you? Lydia, that’s ridiculous! No matter what history Zoey and I might share, the only woman I want to be with is you!” Lucas tells her. “I know that you aren’t going to leave me for Zoey! Is that really what you think I’m worried about?” Lydia questions. “That’s the first idea that popped into my head when you suggested she was a threat to our relationship.” Lucas admits. Lydia sighs. “I guess I can understand why you would think that. When I was married to Andy, all I did was suspect that he was cheating on me with other women. That paranoia…it drove me to insanity, and it’s the whole reason that I ended up institutionalized for all those years. But I’m better now, I spent a lot of time in therapy, and I was able to overcome my insecurities. When I say that Zoey is a threat to our relationship, I’m talking about what is happening between us right now. Ever since she came back into your life, you and I have been fighting pretty much non stop! Why can’t you see how much damage she is causing?” Lydia asks. Lucas sits on the couch. “I…I just don’t want her to get hurt, and I’m afraid that if I kick her out into the streets, the mob boss that’s after her will find her and kill her. I don’t know if I can live with myself if Zoey is killed because of me.” Lucas says. Lydia sits on the couch next to him. “It wouldn’t be because of you! Zoey is the one who got in deep with a mob boss, all of this is a situation that she created for herself! I…I may not like it, but I understand why you are scared for her, so why don’t we try and come up with a compromise?” Lydia asks. “Do you have any ideas?” Lucas asks. “For one, even if Zoey doesn’t live under the same roof as us, that doesn’t mean we can’t still protect her. We could always get her a hotel room, and provide her with 24/7 security. It wouldn’t be permanent, obviously, but its at least something to keep her safe for the foreseeable future. Eventually though, Zoey is going to have to go out on her own. You can’t protect her forever.” Lydia says. Lucas sighs. “You’re right. So you would really book Zoey a hotel room, and hire her a security detail?” Lucas asks. “Obviously keeping her safe means a great deal to you, so of course I would. Lucas…I’m sorry for threatening to kick you out earlier, I was speaking in the heat of the moment.” Lydia says. “You have nothing to apologize for, I was acting like a giant ass. Actually, I’ve been acting like a giant ass ever since Zoey showed up. I’ve been so focused on keeping her safe, I’ve been completely disregarding your feelings in all this. Can you forgive me?” Lucas asks. “Of course I can forgive you. Actually, I think now is a good time for us to start fresh, and put behind all this tension over Zoey. Assuming you plan on moving her out, of course.” Lydia says. “All I need is for you to make the arrangements, and then I’ll talk to Zoey.” Lucas says. “Thank you.” Lydia says. “No need to thank me. You’re my wife, you know I’d do anything for you.” Lucas says. Lydia sighs. “What is it?” Lucas asks. “Its just…you called me your wife. You do remember that we aren’t married, right?” Lydia asks. “Right…I keep forgetting that. Another thing I keep forgetting is that we were never technically married in the first place, since Dylan came back from the dead.” Lucas says. “What a bizarre situation this is.” Lydia says. Lucas chuckles. “Tell me about it. How about we make things official, this time for real?” Lucas asks. “Make things official how?” Lydia questions. “Lets get married again.” Lucas suggests!

“Don’t get too cocky, Zoey. It may appear that Lucas and Lydia are having problems, but that doesn’t mean you are anywhere near accomplishing your goal.” Mia says. “With all due respect, I’ve been playing this game for a very long time, darling. I’m able to tell when one of my cons is working.” Zoey says. “I don’t care how long you’ve been playing this game, you don’t have the first hand experience with Lucas and Lydia’s relationship that I do! As much as I despise those two, I know them well enough to know how strong their bond is. I made Lucas do some unspeakable things, I made him lie to Lydia for months, yet for some bizarre reason, she ended up taking him back.” Mia says. “Hm, that’s a difficult one to solve. Perhaps she took him back because you were blackmailing him, threatening his loved ones! That certainly seems like an adequate excuse to me.” Zoey says. “Don’t get wise with me! Like I said, you don’t know them like I do!” Mia says. “I may not know the relationship, but I know Lucas! He use to be like puddy in my hands, and I have no doubt I’ll be able to put him under my spell once again. It just may take a bit…” Zoey says. “Its going to take an eternity if you don’t adjust your attitude!” Mia says. “Bloody hell, Mia! If you are so certain that Lucas and Lydia’s love cannot be broken, what the bloody hell am I even doing here?!” An irritated Zoey wonders. “I never said their bond couldn’t be broken, just that its going to take a little bit of effort on your part.” Mia says. “I always put effort into my work, Mia. If that weren’t the case, I’d be broke and rotting in a prison cell.” Zoey says. “Then lets review the facts, shall we? Lucas and Lydia have had their fair share of problems over the years. The two of them broke up after Lydia discovered Lucas was secretly in the mob, but they eventually reunited once she realized that I was pulling Lucas’ strings, and forcing him to do my bidding. Then, Lydia’s dead hubby Dylan Stanpatos rose from the grave, and she went pining after him. Lucas got tired of Lydia’s fickle behavior, and shacked up with the leftovers of Alexios Stanpatos. But even after Lydia and Dylan got back together, and Lucas hooked up with that Bethany woman, Lucas and Lydia still found their way back to each other!” Mia says. “I fail to see your point.” Zoey says. “Lucas and Lydia’s relationship have survived a great deal, Zoey, so if you’re gonna break them up, you’ll have to pull out the big guns.” Mia says. “I already am! Did you conveniently forget the part where I told you I’m causing a rift between Lucas and Lydia? I’m making progress, Mia! It won’t be long before Lucas runs away from Lydia, and right into my arms, and I will make sure she is there to witness it!” Zoey says. “Do you really think I’m going to jump up and down over a few arguments? Give me a break! The two of them have had plenty of arguments, and they’ve come back to each other! I need more than that for me to trust that I made a good investment in hiring you!” Mia says. “Why did you hire me, anyway? What was so special about me that you tracked me down and requested my services?” Zoey asks. “Your history with Lucas. I was willing to hire anyone, but when I learned that Lucas was once engaged to a con woman, I knew that you would be my best bet at breaking up Lucas’ marriage to Lydia. It couldn’t be some stranger, it needed to be someone he was familiar with, someone he once loved. You fit that bill quite nicely.” Mia says. “I hope I’m meeting your expectations.” Zoey says. Mia chuckles. “You won’t meet my expectations until you accomplish your goal.” Mia says. “Yeah, well you just better hope you can deliver the sum of money you promised me, once the job is completed.” Zoey says. “I already gave you a down payment, that should prove I’m good for it!” Mia claims. “You gave me $25,000, love. That’s pocket change compared to the five million you promised me if I am able to complete the task, and quite frankly, I find it hard to believe that a mental patient locked up in a maximum security asylum for the criminally insane has access to five million dollars.” Zoey says. “I may be locked up, but make no mistake, I am still just as resourceful as I was when I was a free woman. As it turns out, it pays to get extra friendly with the guards, to offer them big pay days…thanks to the allies I’ve made in here, I have access to my old resources, I have access to a burner phone, I’m even able to have private conversations with my visitors! That’s more than I can say for all of the other fruit loops locked up in this zoo. What a bunch of wack jobs they have here!” Mia says. “But not you, right?” Zoey sarcastically asks. “I’m as sane as the next gal. Actually, I’ve been talking to my therapist quite a bit lately, and he seems to think I could be released soon.” Mia says. “Really? I didn’t realize the court system was so lenient with institutionalized mob bosses.” Zoey says. “Well I have been in treatment in this hellhole for the past three years, even if there was never anything wrong with me to begin with. Honestly, I’d say that I am doing quite well.” Mia says. “Yes, your continuing obsession with Lucas and Lydia proves that.” Zoey sarcastically says. “I’m not obsessed, I’m just looking for a nice warm cup of revenge, that’s all. If it wasn’t for Lucas and Lydia, I wouldn’t be in here to begin with! For that reason, I’m not going to rest until the both of them are absolutely miserable!” Mia growls. “Aww, what a lovely sentiment. It really makes my heart all warm and fuzzy. Anyways, as much fun as this little chat has been, I really must be going. In case you’ve forgotten, I have a home to wreck.” Zoey says. “Hang on.” Mia says, as she pulls out a piece of paper. “What’s this?” Zoey asks. “The number for my new burner phone. If you ever need to call me for anything, call that number.” Mia says. “Won’t me calling you alert the guards to the fact that you have a phone?” Zoey asks. “That won’t be a problem, not when most of the guards work for me.” Mia says. “Duly noted. We’ll talk soon.” Zoey says. “Oh, and Zoey? Try not to disappoint me. You won’t like what will happen if I get disappointed. If you don’t believe me, ask Lucas.” Mia says. Zoey takes a deep breath. “Don’t worry, I’ll take care of everything.” Zoey says, before walking out.

Acerbi, Brady, and Alexios watch in horror as Evil Kristina points her gun at Bethany. “Kristina, what the hell are you doing?!” Brady asks. “For the last time, I am not Kristina Cat! That wretched woman is dead, and if you refer to me by that name one more time, you will soon join her!” Evil Kristina yells. “As fun as this has been, I must be getting back to the hospital. Bye bye!” Acerbi says, before attempting to sneak out. “Stop right there! I apologize, Doctor Acerbi, but given the fact that your daughter is a police detective, I can’t let you leave.” Evil Kristina says. “What?! This is how you repay me after I agree to officiate your wedding?! Ingrate!” Acerbi yells. Evil Kristina points her gun at Acerbi, and Acerbi hides behind Alexios. “Lets not do anything rash.” Acerbi nervously suggests. “She’s right. This is getting really out of hand!” Alexios says. “Much like Bethany’s manipulations, hm? How could I have ever trusted you?!” Evil Kristina asks Bethany. “Simple. You were an easy mark. You were so desperate to have yourself an equal or a queen, whatever demented word you have for it, that you’d fall for anything I said to you.” Bethany says. “When in reality, you were plotting to steal back Stanpatos Enterprises.” Evil Kristina assumes. “Stanpatos Enterprises was MY company!” Bethany yells. “The only reason you gained control over the company was because you duped Alexios into marrying you, much like you were planning to do to me! Obviously, you haven’t evolved much. You are still recycling the same techniques.” Evil Kristina notes. “It was original enough where you were too stupid to see me coming.” Bethany says, with a smug smirk. “Are you stupid? When you are in a hostage situation, do not provoke the person with the gun! Idiot!” Acerbi yells. “Screw you, Doctor Frankenstein!” Bethany snaps. Evil Kristina laughs. “It matters not who revolts against me, for no one in this room is leaving here alive. It is just a matter of who I eliminate first.” Evil Kristina says. Acerbi points at Alexios, and nods. Alexios notices Acerbi pointing, and turns towards Evil Kristina. “You know what? I agree with Acerbi, you should kill me first.” Alexios says. “How noble of you.” Evil Kristina says. “On one condition. Let everyone else go.” Alexios urges. “I’m afraid you aren’t in a position to be negotiating terms with me. I am the one with the gun, I have plenty of bullets, but you? Neither you nor your friends are able to defend yourselves.” Evil Kristina says. “Oh for God’s sake, if you’re gonna kill us, just do it!” Bethany yells. “Excuse me, but I happen to enjoy being alive!” Acerbi notes. “Well, being alive is one thing you and The Evil Force don’t have in common.” Bethany says. “What did you just say?” Evil Kristina asks. “Come on, Kristina, this cosplaying as The Evil Force thing is getting a little old, don’t you think? You aren’t actually him! The Evil Force croaked years ago when Dylan pumped him full of bullets! The only reason you have these memories in your head is because that sissy daddy’s boy The Master couldn’t let go of his father, so he decided to bring him back in a 30 year old woman. Honestly, when you think about it, its kinda pathetic.” Bethany says. “Don’t speak another word about my son.” Evil Kristina warns. “Not as pathetic though as being so arrogant that you think you can cheat death, because you can’t convince me that you and your little boy didn’t already talk about ways you could cheat death, you know, before Dylan did the one good thing in his life and blasted you right into hell. You know hell, the place where the REAL Evil Force is right now, not this dollar store brand poser.” Bethany says. “Bethany, knock it off! You aren’t helping!” Brady says. Evil Kristina aims her gun at Bethany. “You know, I think you have solved my dilemma of who I’m going to shoot next. Now that you have made your stance clear regarding me and my empire, you are of no use to me anymore, Bethany. Ciao.” Evil Kristina says. Suddenly, Alexios runs at Evil Kristina, and grabs her arm! “ALEXIOS!” Bethany screams. Evil Kristina and Alexios wrestle over the gun, when suddenly, a gunshot can be heard. As the two look at each other, it is clear someone has been shot…

After their food fight, Dylan uses a towel to wipe mustard off of Daisy’s face. “Well, you’re all set.” Dylan says. “To be fair, I think you got the worst of it.” Daisy notes. “I prefer to think of it as a draw.” Dylan says. Daisy rolls her eyes. “I’ll take that as confirmation that I won. Thank you, by the way. I had fun.” Daisy says. “Me too.” Dylan says. “I should probably go and take a shower. I’m all sticky now, and I still have some mustard in my hair. I feel gross.” Daisy says. “If it means anything, you look beautiful.” Dylan tells her. Daisy’s face lights up. “Really?” Daisy asks. “Am I one to ever lie?” Dylan asks. “Yes.” Daisy responds. “I’m not lying this time. You could be covered from head to toe in nothing but mustard, and still look gorgeous.” Dylan says. Daisy notices some sauce from the pizza still on Dylan’s face. “Looks like you missed a spot.” Daisy says, when she wipes it off. After Daisy does this, she stares into Dylan’s eyes, and the two then lean in to kiss. Right before their lips touch, Daisy backs away, and then slaps Dylan! “Ow! What was that for?!” Dylan asks. “I’m not going there with you! You know that I’m still determined to get Andy away from Rebecca!” Daisy points out. “That might be hard, considering Andy loves Rebecca, and won’t even give you the time of day!” Dylan says. “How could you say something so cruel?!” Daisy asks. “I’m not being cruel, Daisy, I’m being realistic! Andy doesn’t love you anymore, assuming that he ever did in the first place!” Dylan says. “What’s that supposed to mean?” Daisy asks. “As if you even have to ask. Anyone with two eyes can see the connection Andy and Rebecca share, and unfortunately, that’s something that you and Andy will never have.” Dylan says. “Why? Because I’m a crazy lunatic that doesn’t deserve to be loved?” Daisy asks. “Because you could never compete with Rebecca! It has nothing to do with you, you are perfect the way you are.” Dylan says. “Where is all of this coming from? You didn’t seem to think I was so perfect when I needed you to get me pregnant.” Daisy says. “My feelings were different back then. I had just broken up with Lydia, and I wasn’t looking for another relationship, least of all with you. But, when we danced at the bistro…something inside of me changed. For the first time, I noticed the hilarious and beautiful woman standing in front of me.” Dylan says. Daisy shakes her head. “I’m none of those things.” Daisy claims. “You are those things, and a lot more.” Dylan says. “Yeah, funny you don’t want to mention the other qualities.” Daisy says. “No, but just so you know, I love those too.” Dylan says. “Well…I’m sorry, but I’m just not interested.” Daisy says. “Because of Andy?” Dylan asks. “Yes, because of Andy! We are expecting a child together!” Daisy points out. “So what? This is 2021! Parents aren’t obligated to stay together for the sake of their child! Especially not when the parents aren’t even together in the first place!” Dylan says. “You’re wasting your breath, you know that? I’ve made up my mind, and Andy is the person I want to be with. I’m not about to let Rebecca win.” Daisy says. “The best way to make sure Rebecca doesn’t win is for you to be happy.” Dylan suggests. “And I will be, once Andy and I are reunited.” Daisy says. Dylan sighs. “Clearly, I’m wasting my breath. You aren’t ever going to give up on this ridiculous crusade to win back Andy, no matter how many times he rejects you.” Dylan says. “I’ve never been dishonest about my intentions where Andy is concerned.” Daisy says. Dylan chuckles. “No…no you have not.” Dylan says. “Well, I’m happy that I never unpacked my bags. Obviously, this isn’t working out. I want to be with Andy, and you are still holding on to this fantasy that there is something between us. I think its probably better that I move out.” Daisy says. “Please don’t. No matter what’s going on between us, I don’t want you to put yourself in a position where your father can reach you.” Dylan says. “Andy offered before that he would hire me a security detail to make sure that doesn’t happen, and I think I’ll take him up on that offer.” Daisy says. “Are you sure you can trust him?” Dylan asks. “Andy might be angry with me now, but he wouldn’t let anything happen to me, especially not when I’m pregnant with his baby. I’ll be fine, you don’t have to worry about me.” Daisy says. “I’ll try not to, since obviously you don’t want me to.” Dylan says. Dylan heads towards the door. “Where are you going?” Daisy asks. “To get some air.” Dylan responds. “I’ll…I’ll be gone by the time you get back.” Daisy tells him. “Okay, I…I guess I will see you around town, then. Good…good luck, Daisy.” Dylan says, before walking out. Once Dylan is gone, a tear rolls down Daisy’s cheek…

“This is sudden.” Lydia notes. “I know its kind of out of the blue, but I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t something that’s been on my mind. Ever since we got back together, I’ve wanted to make you my wife again, legally this time. I just didn’t want to rush you into it, and the fact that you were still married to Dylan…” Lucas notes. “Don’t forget that I’m still technically married to Dylan. The divorce hasn’t been finalized yet.” Lydia notes. “Really? What’s the hold up?” Lucas questions. “Dylan is. He is demanding a ridiculous settlement, claiming that I am the reason for the divorce.” Lydia says. Lucas scoffs. “Come on, he’s hardly an innocent victim, given what he and Daisy Nichols did to Bethany.” Lucas notes. “Well according to him, since there isn’t any physical evidence that he was Daisy’s accomplice, he is innocent.” Lydia says. “There’s also no evidence that you cheated on him.” Lucas points out. “Maybe, but this is divorce court. They don’t need as much evidence as a criminal court does. The only evidence they would need is the fact that you and I got back together so shortly after Dylan and I split up. Regardless, Dylan isn’t going to follow through with the divorce unless I agree to his settlement, or unless the courts rule in his favor, and if we wait for the courts to come to a decision, it could be years before our divorce is finalized.” Lydia says. Lucas sighs. “Well, that certainly puts a damper on my spontaneous proposal.” Lucas notes. “I’m sorry.” Lydia says. “No, I’m sorry. Sorry that jack ass is causing you so many problems.” Lucas says. “I really shouldn’t be surprised. I’ve always known that this version of Dylan was greedy, I just never knew the lengths he would go to. I don’t know, maybe I should just agree to his settlement.” Lydia says. “How much is he asking for?” Lucas wonders. “Two million.” Lydia admits. “Two million?! You can’t agree to that!” Lucas says. “I wasn’t planning to, but I want nothing more than to be your wife again, and two million dollars is like pocket change to my family. I could afford it!” Lydia says. “You would really pay two million dollars to marry me?” Lucas asks. “I would pay every last cent I have, and crawl over broken glass to marry you.” Lydia says. “No one can accuse you of not being dedicated.” Lucas says. Lydia laughs. “I should probably go and talk to Dylan now, and get this over and done with as fast as possible. In the meantime, while I’m handling my ex, will you handle yours?” Lydia asks. Lucas smiles. “I’ll take care of it.” Lucas tells her. “Thank you. I love you.” Lydia says. “I love you too.” Lucas says, before kissing Lydia. Zoey walks in, and catches Lucas and Lydia kissing. Zoey then clears her throat, and gets their attention. “Zoey! Perfect timing, as always.” Lydia sarcastically says. “I see it didn’t take very long for the two of you to mend fences.” Zoey says. “That’s because Lucas and I can never stay mad at each other for very long.” Lydia says. “How inspirational. Every couple should look at your relationship with Lucas if they want to know what a healthy and stable relationship looks like.” Zoey says. “Mmm. Well, on that note, I have something I need to take care of.” Lydia says. “Please, don’t let me keep you.” Zoey says. “Don’t worry, I wasn’t.” Lydia tells her. Lydia turns towards Lucas. “See you soon.” Lydia says. “I love you.” Lucas says. “I love you more.” Lydia says, before walking out. “I must admit, I didn’t expect you and Lydia to kiss and make up so soon.” Zoey says. “Lydia and I have survived worse.” Lucas notes. “Even so, you could cut the tension with a knife when I left the two of you alone. Things have certainly changed in the two hours I was gone.” Zoey says. “Yeah…you could say that. Listen, you and I need to talk.” Lucas says. “Regarding?” Zoey asks. “Lydia and I have come to an understanding…its time for you to move out.” Lucas tells her!

In the Stanpatos Study, Acerbi, Brady, and Bethany look on as Evil Kristina and Alexios are frozen from the gunshot. Suddenly, Alexios collapses to the floor, with blood all over his shirt! “ALEXIOS!” Bethany screams. During the chaos, Brady charges at Evil Kristina, and manages to rip the gun out of her hand! Brady then points the gun at her. “What the hell is the matter with you? You just shot someone!” Brady yells. “Perhaps he shouldn’t have got in my way.” Evil Kristina says. “My God, its crazy to think how much you’ve corrupted Kristina’s mind. Alexios wasn’t just her boss, he was her friend, and you just shot him!” Brady yells. Evil Kristina shrugs. “He interfered in something that was none of his concern, he deserves exactly what he got. Speaking of your beloved Kristina, why are you wasting your time pointing that gun at me? We both know you do not have the guts to shoot me, not while you are still deluding yourself into believing that Kristina will someday return.” Evil Kristina says. Bethany walks over to Brady, and rips the gun out of his hand! “Brady might not shoot you, but I can’t make any promises.” Bethany growls. “Calm down, Bethany.” Evil Kristina urges. “Calm down?! You just shot Alexios! Give me one good reason why I shouldn’t return the favor?!” Bethany angrily asks. “Bethany, shooting her isn’t gonna help.” Brady says. “Shut up and call an ambulance, Brady.” Bethany says. “I suggest you listen to her. Alexios already doesn’t have much time as is.” Evil Kristina says. “I will tend to him in the meantime.” Acerbi says, before leaning down next to Alexios, and examining him. “How fortunate that Alexios has a doctor on sight. But, unfortunately, Acerbi does not have the proper medical equipment to remove the bullet, which lessens Alexios’ chances of survival. Oh well, at least Acerbi can tell people that she tried to save him.” Evil Kristina says. “You think this is funny? Alexios could die because of you.” Bethany says. “The way I see it, if Alexios dies, it will be because of you. You were the one foolish enough to think you could manipulate me, and then get away with it. Now because of your stupidity, Alexios has become collateral damage.” Evil Kristina says. “Considering I’m pointing a gun at you, you really don’t want to piss me off! Unlike Brady, I don’t give a damn that you are really Kristina, I’ll shoot you anyway!” Bethany growls. “No you won’t, because we both know you are too afraid to fire the gun. A few years ago, you blackmailed Alexios into putting a hit out on Acerbi’s precious son, Brody McKay. But, you had the misfortune of being with Brody at the time, and you ended up catching the bullet. Ever since then, you have suffered from PTSD, and if memory serves me, that PTSD is mainly triggered by firearms. I saw you when I had my gun pointed at you, earlier. It was taking everything in you not to curl up into a ball, and cower in fear. Even now, your hands can’t help but tremble while holding that gun. Honestly, it disappoints me how pathetic you are acting.” Evil Kristina says. Bethany then hits Evil Kristina across the face with the pistol! “There is more than one way to use a gun.” Bethany points out. Evil Kristina begins to laugh. “It is that fire that drew me to you, Bethany. If only you didn’t betray me, you and I could have ruled the world together.” Evil Kristina says. Brady hangs up the phone. “An ambulance is on the way, so aren’t the cops.” Brady says. “Sounds like I’ll be the least of your worries. Once the cops get here, they are going to arrest you, and you will spend the rest of your miserable life in prison.” Bethany tells Evil Kristina. “I wouldn’t be too sure about that.” Brady says. “I see you realize the police won’t be able to contain me for long.” Evil Kristina says. “No, what I realize is that once you are in jail, its gonna be a lot easier to get the real Kristina back. Face it, your reign of terror is over.” Brady says. “Oh you poor boy, my reign of terror has only just begun.” Evil Kristina says…

“You are kicking me out?! Have you forgotten the kind of danger I was in?!” Zoey asks. “No, I haven’t.” Lucas says. “Wait just a bloody minute…this was Lydia’s idea, wasn’t it?” Zoey asks. “Given all the trouble you’ve caused, can you blame her for wanting you out?” Lucas asks. “Absolutely! Lydia knows the kind of danger that I am in, and if I go somewhere else, it won’t be long before that mob boss finds me and kills me!” Zoey says. “Which is why we aren’t completely cutting you off. Lydia has offered to put you up in a hotel room, and hire you round the clock security. That way, you have a roof over your head, and protection from this threat you’re facing.” Lucas says. “How do we know this security she hires won’t be working for the enemy?” Zoey asks. “Because I’m sure Lydia will vet them first, and make sure they don’t have any criminal history.” Lucas says. “Please! As if Lydia would give a damn if anything were to happen to me!” Zoey snaps. “Knock it off! Lydia might not like you but she isn’t going to go out of her way to let you die! But I don’t blame her for being upset with you, you’ve pushed the both of us to the end of our ropes, and you are causing problems for our relationship!” Lucas yells. “Really? What happened to you and Lydia having a stable and healthy relationship?” Zoey asks. “We do, which is why we were able to work things out. Actually, not only did we work things out, but we’re engaged.” Lucas says. “You’re engaged?!” Zoey asks. “Don’t sound too happy for us.” Lucas sarcastically says. “I’m thrilled for you, Lucas, but don’t you think getting engaged right after a huge fight is a bad idea?” Zoey asks. “Considering I don’t plan on there being another fight, not at all. Look Zoey, I did everything I could to help you. I let you stay here before I even asked for Lydia’s permission, and then you turned around and made me look like an idiot by trying to steal Victor Goo’s wallet. I’m still willing to help you, but from now on, its going to be from a distance.” Lucas says. “When do you want me gone?” Zoey asks. “Today. Lydia has already made the arrangements.” Lucas says. “And…you aren’t even going to try and advocate for me?” Zoey asks. “I did, but when it comes down to choosing between you and Lydia, I’m going to pick Lydia. I hope you understand.” Lucas says. “I don’t have much choice, now do I? I suppose I should go and pack my bags then.” Zoey says. “I’ll be in touch.” Lucas says. “As will I.” Zoey says, before walking out, and closing the door behind her. Out in the foyer, Zoey takes a deep breath. “What am I supposed to do now? If I can’t tear Lucas and Lydia apart, not only will I not get my money, but Mia will most certainly kill me.” Zoey says…

Dylan is walking through the King Beast Plaza, when Lydia runs up to him. “Dylan, I’m glad I caught you.” Lydia says. “I’m not in the mood, Lydia. Anything you have to say can be said via our attorneys.” Dylan says. “Even if it pertains to the two million dollar settlement you are demanding?” Lydia asks. “What about the settlement?” Dylan asks. “If I agreed to the settlement, you wouldn’t stand in the way of the divorce, right?” Lydia asks. “If you agreed to the settlement, I would contact my lawyer, and give them the all clear to move forward with the divorce. Believe me, I want out of this marriage just as much as you do.” Dylan says. “Perfect. I’ll contact my attorney, and make arrangements for you to be given the settlement.” Lydia says. “You aren’t going to fight me on this?” A confused Dylan asks. “You seem surprised. Were you hoping I would?” Lydia asks. “I just…I’m surprised that you are giving in so easily.” Dylan says. “My relationship with Lucas is more important. He proposed to me today, and the only way I can marry him is if I divorce you.” Lydia says. Dylan shakes his head. “I should’ve known this was about Lucas. Everything is with you.” Dylan says. “Of course that’s the case, I love him.” Lydia says. “Funny, when you loved me, you didn’t seem to make everything about me.” Dylan recalls. “Why would I? You were already making everything about you, there wasn’t enough room for me to do it, too. Look, there’s really no reason for us to argue about this. I’m willing to meet your terms, which means that soon, we will be divorced and free to see whomever we please. Our ties will be severed, soon.” Lydia says. “I’m looking forward to that day. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’d really like to be on my way.” Dylan says. “Is everything okay? I thought you’d be more excited than this.” Lydia notes. “I’m not your concern anymore, remember?” Dylan asks. “I wasn’t concerned. Have a nice life.” Lydia says, before walking away. Dylan sighs. “Apparently, I’m no one’s concern anymore.” Dylan says to himself.

At Dylan’s Beach House, Daisy zips up her last bag. “That’s the last of them.” Daisy says to herself. Daisy flashes back to the food fight, and then almost kissing Dylan. “You made the right decision. You can’t give up on Andy, just like you can’t give up on making Rebecca suffer for what she did to you.” Daisy tells herself. Suddenly, a gloved person sneaks up behind Daisy, and covers her mouth with a chloroform covered cloth!

Josephine rushes into the Stanpatos Study, with her gun drawn. “What happened here?!” Josephine asks. “This crazy bitch shot Alexios!” Bethany says, while still pointing a gun at Evil Kristina. Josephine notices Acerbi. “What are you doing here?” Josephine asks. “I came to officiate a wedding. Remind me never to make that mistake again!” Acerbi says. Josephine walks over to Bethany and Evil Kristina. “You can put the gun down, I’ve got this.” Josephine urges Bethany. Finally, Bethany places the gun on the end table. “She’s all yours. I need to be with Alexios.” Bethany says. “Go to him, it may be your final chance to see him alive.” Evil Kristina says. Bethany glares at Evil Kristina, before walking away. “How did I know we were going to end up here?” Josephine asks. “What on earth are you going on about now?” Evil Kristina questions. “You managed to avoid facing prosecution because you stole Kristina’s body, but, I knew that you would eventually screw up in her body, and land yourself in hot water.” Josephine says. “I see this as a temporary setback.” Evil Kristina says. “And I see this as life in prison, without the possibility of parole. Assuming they can’t get Kristina back, of course.” Josephine says. “They won’t.” Evil Kristina says. “I wouldn’t be too sure about that.” Brady says. “Well, you have made it abundantly clear that you are not the brightest bulb in the box.” Evil Kristina notes. A cop approaches Evil Kristina, but Josephine stops him. “No! I’ll handle this arrest.” Josephine says. Josephine begins handcuffing Evil Kristina, and reading her rights. Brady turns around, and sees Bethany by Alexios’ side. “I know that I’ve treated you like garbage for the past few years, but I really need you to pull through this so we can make up for lost time. Please, Alexios, don’t die on me.” Bethany begs. Acerbi steps forward. “Alexios is in critical condition, I’m afraid we don’t have time to waste. Get him into the ambulance!” Acerbi orders the paramedics. “Can I ride in the ambulance with him?” Bethany asks. “Are you his wife?” The paramedic asks. “I used to be.” Bethany says. “I’m sorry, only immediate family.” The paramedic tells her, before they wheel Alexios out. Once Alexios is gone, Josephine escorts Evil Kristina towards the door. “I hope you burn in hell for what you did to him!” Bethany snaps. “I have a feeling Alexios will be arriving there long before I do.” Evil Kristina says. “Lets go!” Josephine demands, before she drags Evil Kristina out of the room! Once Evil Kristina is gone, Bethany breaks down in tears, and surprisingly, Acerbi wraps her arms around Bethany to comfort her.