Fantastic S5 Episode 43(1/1/24)

On Brody’s boat, Brody and Acerbi are face to face. “I…I can’t believe my eyes! It is really you!” Acerbi exclaims. “How did you find me?” Brody wonders. “I encountered Lydia, who is also very much alive as you well know, and she told me that you are the one who brought her home to Fantastic City. She also told me where I could find you.” Acerbi says. “She shouldn’t have done that.” Brody says. “Are you afraid I will turn you into the authorities?” Acerbi questions. “Well it certainly wouldn’t be the first time, now would it?” Brody asks. “If you are referring to when you had kidnapped that Silvia woman years ago, when she gave birth to Andy and Rebecca’s daughter Ava, I did that for Ava’s sake. I did not want to hurt you, but I also did not want an innocent child to get hurt.” Acerbi says. “But yet you had no trouble putting me at risk of either being jailed or worse. You know, its pretty amazing the lengths you were always willing to go to for that idiot Wishbone and yet you couldn’t provide the same courtesy to your own son! Its one of the many reasons you and I have never had a decent relationship.” Brody says. “That may have been the case once upon a time, but I am sure you have heard by now that Wishbone is dead and I am the one who killed him.” Acerbi says. “I did hear something about that. Congrats I guess.” Brody says. “Thank you. Brody, I understand that you and I have not always had the best relationship, but I was utterly devastated when I heard you had been killed in that explosion.” Acerbi says. “I’m touched.” Brody says. “So how on earth did you manage to survive?” Acerbi questions. “It wasn’t difficult. All I did was get out of The Evil Force’s castle before it blew sky high. No one saw me escape so they all assumed I was inside the castle when it went boom.” Brody says. “And where have you been since then?” Acerbi wonders. “Right after the explosion, I was involved in a rather lucrative deal that made me a boat load of money. After that, I bought my own boat and I’ve been cruising the open seas ever since.” Brody says. “I see…” Acerbi says. “Is something troubling you about my story?” Brody asks. “Its not that, its just…I grieved for you, my son. The pain became even more excruciating after I lost Josephine. If I had known you were alive, these last few years would have been so much easier.” Acerbi says. “Well now you know.” Brody says. “Indeed. Perhaps this is our chance to start anew. Brody, despite everything that has happened between us in the past, you are still my son. I would love nothing more than for us to mend fences and become a real family. Please give me that opportunity.” Acerbi begs.

In the food court of Goo Village, the snow is falling harder as Dannie approaches the front door of Slate Gray. Just as Dannie goes to open it, Meow Cat grabs them from behind! “That’s as far as you’re going!” Meow Cat tells them. “What the hell do you want from me, Meow Cat?!” Dannie questions. “What’s it matter to you?” Meow Cat asks. “I want to know why you are out to get me! What have I ever done to you?” Dannie asks. “Do you really want to know?” Meow Cat asks. “Yes!” Dannie exclaims. “Like, are you sure? Absolutely sure you want to know?” Meow Cat asks. “Yes I am sure! Tell me now!” Dannie demands. Before Meow Cat can respond, Corey pulls Meow Cat off of Dannie and throws him to the ground! “Get the hell away from them!” Corey yells. Meow Cat jumps to his feet just as Andy and Rebecca show up! “There you are you son of a bitch!” Andy growls. Meow Cat runs off and Andy goes chasing after him! “Be careful!” Dannie shouts. Rebecca turns towards Dannie. “Are you okay?” Rebecca asks. “I’m fine, thanks to Caleb.” Dannie says. Rebecca turns towards Corey. “You’re Caleb I assume?” Rebecca asks. “I am.” Corey confirms. “Its nice to meet you, I’m Commissioner Rebecca Rogers with the Fantastic P.D.” Rebecca says. “Its a pleasure.” Corey says. Rebecca turns back towards Dannie. “Did Meow Cat hurt you at all?” Rebecca questions. “No, he didn’t get the chance to luckily.” Dannie says. “Looks like I showed up just in time.” Corey says. “It definitely looks that way. You may have saved Dannie’s life.” Rebecca says. “I’m glad I could help. I just hope Meow Cat is caught so he can’t hurt anyone else.” Corey says. “You won’t have to worry about that.” A voice says. Corey, Dannie, and Rebecca turn and see Andy walk up, holding Meow Cat by the arm!

In the Slate Gray restaurant, Lawrence walks over to Gizelle. “Are you sure its wise for us to be speaking in public?” Gizelle asks. “Its a crowded room, I doubt anyone will pay us much attention. Have you seen any sign of Mia?” Lawrence asks. “Nothing.” Gizelle says. “Well I wouldn’t rule her out just yet.” Lawrence says. “Its nearly midnight.” Gizelle notes. “Even so, keep your eyes open. You never know when Mia may pop up, the same goes for our former guest Lydia.” Lawrence says. Gizelle turns towards the elevator just in time to see Lydia walking off of it! “Speak of the devil. I have eyes on Lydia.” Gizelle says. Lawrence turns towards the elevator and sees her. “So it looks like Lydia was able to survive the harsh waters of the sea after all.” Lawrence says. “Want me to recapture her?” Gizelle asks. “No. There are far too many witnesses and the last thing I want is to make a scene in public.” Lawrence says. “So we just let her go? Allow her to reunite with her fiance and tell the world what she knows about your plans?” Gizelle asks. “At this point, I fear we don’t have any choice.” Lawrence says.

Lydia surveys the room and doesn’t see any sign of Lucas. “Okay, I don’t see him anywhere. Where on earth could he be?” Lydia wonders. Lydia then notices the door leading out to the balcony. “That might be a good place to start.” Lydia says.

Virginia walks towards the center of the room. “May I have everyone’s attention please? It is almost midnight! So if everyone would please join me for the countdown, that’d be just swell! Here we go! 5…4…3…2…1…HAPPY NEW YEAR!” Virginia shouts. Victor walks up to Virginia and pulls her into a kiss. Meanwhile at the bar, Daisy grabs Lysandros’ tie and pulls him into a kiss as Dylan looks on. Across the room, Bethany and Kaylie lock eyes, both distraught over being separated. Meanwhile, Julia looks towards the balcony door and spots the back of a red headed woman heading towards the balcony. “No…it couldn’t be…” Julia says. Julia goes to follow but ends up being blocked by a crowd of people. Victor comes up behind her. “Sorry we got interrupted by the countdown earlier.” Victor says. “Its…its fine.” Julia mutters. “Is everything okay?” Victor asks. Julia turns towards Victor. “I don’t know. I just saw someone who looked a lot like Lucas’ dead fiancee.” Julia says.

Out on the balcony, as the snow falls, Lucas is leaning on the railing gazing up at the sky. “My nerves are really starting to get the better of me, Lydia. The longer Julia takes, the more nervous I get. I would really appreciate it if you could give me some strength to do this. I know you’re up there looking out for me, and I can only do this with your help.” Lucas says. Lydia appears in the doorway behind Lucas and stops in her tracks when she sees him. At a loss for words, Lydia slowly approaches him. Lydia stops at the balcony’s railing, standing directly next to Lucas without him noticing. Struggling to find the right words, Lydia decides to keep it simple. “Lucas…” Lydia quietly says, her voice breaking. Lucas freezes when he hears the voice, knowing it well. Lucas slowly begins turning towards Lydia and sees her standing right next to him, snow in her hair. Shock takes over Lucas’ entire face as he soaks in the sight of the presumed dead love of his life. “Lydia?” Lucas asks. Lydia nods. “Its me, Lucas.” Lydia confirms. Lucas backs away from Lydia and shakes his head in disbelief. “No…no, this can’t be real. I…I must be hallucinating or something, there is no possible way you could be here. You…you…” Lucas says, struggling to get out the last few words. “You’re dead.” Lucas finishes. “I know, I understand that this is probably a lot to take in, but I am really here.” Lydia says. “I…I don’t understand. Is this your spirit? Did you come down to visit me when you heard me talking to you? None of this makes any sense!” Lucas says. “Lucas, listen to me! I am not a hallucination, I am not a spirit, I am really here! I’m alive.” Lydia tells him. His hand trembling, Lucas slowly begins to raise it and then touches Lydia’s cheek, feeling her skin. Lydia places her hand on top of Lucas’ and tears begin to roll down his face. “My god, its really you! Its you, you’re alive!” Lucas exclaims. Lydia smiles and nods. “I am alive.” Lydia tells him. “I…you…how? How is this even possible?” Lucas questions. “Its a really long and complicated story, but I don’t want to get into any of it. Right now, I just want to live in this moment with you, I don’t want to think about the past or the future. Just you and me, here and now.” Lydia says. “You have no idea how long I’ve dreamt of this moment. Every single night for the past two years, I have dreamt that you never left or that you would come back to me, alive and well. I have never stopped thinking about you, sweetheart, you have always been in both my mind and my heart.” Lucas tells her. “And you’ve always been in mine. The thought of coming home to you, its what’s kept me going all this time. You are my source of strength, Lucas, I couldn’t have done any of this without you.” Lydia says. “You’re mine too. For so long after losing you, I felt lost, I felt weak. I had no idea where I was supposed to go from there, or how I was supposed to go on in general. I just could not picture a life without you. Even as recently as this year, I was still struggling to find a way to move on with my life. I felt like moving on would be a betrayal to your memory. Who knows? Maybe I felt that way because deep down I knew you were still alive.” Lucas suggests. “I did try to reach out. A few months ago, I called you but the signal was really bad.” Lydia recalls. “That’s right! The person on the other end of the line kept breaking up, but before the call ended I recognized the voice! I thought it was you! People tried to convince me that it couldn’t be possible, that you were dead, but I didn’t want to give up hope! But then I brought my phone to the police department and they traced the call. It apparently came from somewhere in Fantastic.” Lucas says. “What? No! I haven’t been in Fantastic all this time, I was on the other side of the planet! Someone at the police department must have been working for the people who kidnapped me.” Lydia says. “Who the hell are these people?” Lucas questions. “I don’t want to talk about them right now. I’d much rather talk about you, how have you been?” Lydia asks. “I’ve been better these last few months than I’ve been in a while. Of course now that I know you’re alive, I feel great!” Lucas says. “I heard you’ve began seeing someone else.” Lydia says. “Julia…oh my god, I completely forgot about Julia. Listen, I can explain…” Lucas says. “Explain what? You thought I was dead, I wouldn’t expect you to live the rest of your life alone if I was. Now granted, you being with someone else does complicate things significantly.” Lydia says. “It doesn’t complicate anything, I know who I want to be with. I’ve grown to love Julia, but whatever I feel for her pales in comparison to what I feel for you.” Lucas says. “Really?” Lydia asks. “Absolutely. Come on, you didn’t think you would come back and I’d turn you away, did you?” Lucas asks. “I didn’t know what to think when I found out you were involved with someone else. Sure, in a perfect world I figured you would choose me, but I had no idea how close you had become with this other woman. For all I know, you may have grown to love her just as much as you love me.” Lydia says. “That’s not possible. You are the one great love of my life, no one could ever take your place.” Lucas says. Lydia smiles. “You have no idea how much it means to me to hear you say those words.” Lydia says. “Well, just in case words aren’t enough, maybe I better show you how much I love you.” Lucas says, before leaning in and kissing Lydia! After a few moments, the two separate. “You have no idea how long I’ve waited for this moment…” Lydia says. “Actually I do, I’ve been waiting for the same exact thing. My god, its so good to have you back. I can’t wait for everyone else to find out you’re alive, I’m gonna shout it from the rooftops! Just wait until Serena finds out, she’s gonna be over the moon!” Lucas says. “I cant wait to see her, to see everyone in Fantastic!” Lydia says. “Are you sure you’re okay? The people who had you, they didn’t hurt you? Wait, what about the brain tumor?! You were pretty sick when you were last in Fantastic! Have you been receiving treatment?!” Lucas questions. “Don’t worry, the brain tumor is gone. The people who had me used some experimental treatment on me and it worked. I’m fine now, which means there is nothing that is going to keep us apart.” Lydia says. Lucas touches Lydia’s face. “I still can’t believe this is real. I feel like someone should pinch me or something to wake me up!” Lucas says. “This isn’t a dream, its reality…our reality, now and for the rest of our lives.” Lydia says. Lucas’ face grows serious. “What’s wrong? You were so happy a second ago.” Lydia says. “Its just…I need to tell Julia what’s happened.” Lucas says. “Right. I can’t imagine this is going to be easy for her.” Lydia says. “No, it won’t be. I still care about her, you know? So for me to go in there knowing that I’m going to break her heart, its going to be difficult.” Lucas says. Lydia places her hand on Lucas’ arm. “Don’t worry, I’m here for you now and I’m not going anywhere. I know telling Julia is going to be difficult but remember, we’re each other’s sources of strength. If you need some, just take mine.” Lydia says. Lucas smiles. “I love you.” Lucas tells her. “I love you too.” Lydia says.

“You and I have gone the majority of our lives without having any sort of relationship with each other, why would we start now?” Brody asks. “Because we are both in different places now! Brody, I gave you up because your father wouldn’t allow me to have a relationship with you, not without putting my own life at risk. The reason I stayed away for so long is because of my blind devotion to Wishbone, the fact that he would have been furious if he found out I had a son with another man when he wanted me to give him a son.” Acerbi says. “But he did find out eventually. Wishbone and I even worked together when we broke out of prison years ago.” Brody recalls. “And he probably would have killed you the moment you were of no further use to him. The point I’m trying to make is that there are no longer any barriers preventing us from having a relationship! Besides Adelina, you are the only living child I have left! Please Brody, please don’t allow past grievances to dictate the path we take as we move forward. I am your mother, and despite everything, I would lay down my life for you! Surely you must understand that.” Acerbi says. After a moment, Brody nods. “I do understand.” Brody says. Brody walks over to Acerbi and hugs her. “I’m glad to see you again, mother. More importantly, I’m glad we had this talk. I know I haven’t always been the best son, but perhaps things can be different now.” Brody says. “Perhaps. Of course if we are going to maintain a relationship, we’ll have to do something about those pesky criminal charges you are facing.” Acerbi says. “I wouldn’t worry too much about those. Lydia assures me she knows someone who can make those go away.” Brody says. “Is that right? What a wonderful woman Lydia is. But tell me, did she do it out of the kindness of her heart or did you coerce her?” Acerbi asks. “I may have made it one of the conditions of bringing her back to Fantastic. That and a lot of money so I could live comfortably.” Brody says. “Extorting her out of money? Come now Brody, you are a Goo. Extortion is so unbecoming.” Acerbi notes. “You wouldn’t know I’m a Goo since I don’t have access to any of their billions.” Brody says. “Regardless, I am just so thrilled that you are alive and will soon be free. Here is hoping this will be a new beginning for both of us.” Acerbi says.

In the food court of Goo Village, Andy has Meow Cat by the arm. “I found this dirt bag trying to climb into his car so he could take off. Didn’t make it in time.” Andy says. “Let go of me! This is police brutality!” Meow Cat shouts. “I’m not a cop.” Andy points out. “Then its assault! Book him, commissioner!” Meow Cat demands. “I’ll take it from here, Andy. Thanks.” Rebecca says. Rebecca grabs Meow Cat and begins to handcuff him. “Meow Cat, you’re under arrest.” Rebecca says. “I didn’t do anything!” Meow Cat claims. “You just attacked me! There were witnesses!” Dannie argues. “Those witnesses are all lying!” Meow Cat argues. Rebecca turns towards Andy. “I’m going to wait down here for a uniformed officer to come and take him off my hands. Would you mind going upstairs and letting Kaylie know we have him in custody? I have a feeling she may want to be the one to question him.” Rebecca says. “Sure thing.” Andy says. Andy turns towards Dannie and Corey. “So you’re the one who rescued Dannie from Meow Cat?” Andy asks. “I did what I could.” Corey says. “Looks like I owe you some thanks then.” Andy says. “Dannie, Caleb, I’m going to need the two of you to go to the police station and give a statement on what happened here tonight.” Rebecca says. “Of course.” Dannie says. “Can I drive you?” Corey asks. “I’d like that, thanks.” Dannie says. Corey and Dannie walk off and Rebecca turns towards Andy. “Good work today.” Rebecca says. “Thanks. I’m just glad Dannie can finally rest easy knowing this SOB is behind bars.” Andy says, before heading inside Slate Gray.

Back in Slate Gray, Ava discretely walks towards the bar and takes a seat. “Hold it!” A voice calls out. Ava turns around and sees Bethany standing there. “Aunt Bethany! Fancy meeting you here!” Ava exclaims. “Hi Ava. Nice to see you.” Bethany says. “Nice to be seen!” Ava says. “So, where are your parents?” Bethany asks. Ava shrugs. “No clue! They left the house before I did.” Ava says. “Mmm. Do they know you’re here?” Bethany asks. “What kind of silly question is that? Of course they know I’m here.” Ava lies. “Riiiiiight. And I’m guessing they also gave you permission to order a drink, right?” Bethany asks. “Who’s ordering a drink? I just decided to sit wherever there was a free seat available.” Ava says. “You know, there’s a bouncer at the elevator downstairs keeping out any one who isn’t 21 or older. Last I checked, you’re only 18.” Bethany says. “Sounds like somebody needs to be fired.” Ava says. “Or somebody used a fake ID to get in here. Let me see it.” Bethany says. Ava rolls her eyes and pulls out her fake ID to show Bethany. “Nice. Not nearly as convincing as the ones they had when I was a kid though. Do they have amateurs making them these days? Just like everything these days, the price goes up and the quality is cheaper.” Bethany says. “You sound like a boomer. Have you been hanging out with Uncle Victor?” Ava asks. Bethany returns the fake ID to Ava. “Look, I’m not your mom or dad so I’m going to do you a solid and NOT drag you out by your ear. But, if I see you with a drink, I’m gonna have to take it away from you. You get that, Ava? If I SEE you with a drink?” Bethany asks. Ava smiles. “Got it. Good talk, Aunt Bethany.” Ava says. “Its always a good talk when I’m a part of it. Now behave yourself, okay?” Bethany asks. “I always do.” Ava claims. “Yeah right. Talk to you later.” Bethany says, before walking away.

Across the room, Dylan is sitting at a table alone when Daisy walks over to him. “Hey there stranger, couldn’t help but notice you seem to be alone tonight.” Daisy says. “And I couldn’t help but notice you seem to have come with a date tonight.” Dylan says. “Hope that’s not a problem.” Daisy claims. “Date whoever you want Daisy so long as they aren’t a potential threat to our little girl.” Dylan says. “Lysandros isn’t going to hurt Harper.” Daisy says. “Maybe not, but I’m sure he’s made quite a few enemies in his previous lines of work. People who might come after his girlfriend’s daughter to make a point to him.” Dylan says. “Like you and the rest of the Stanpatos family haven’t made your fair share of enemies? Just because you don’t remember them doesn’t mean they don’t exist. Trust me, Lysandros is no more a danger to Harper than you are. I really have to admire your creativity, though. That was a nice save to cover up the fact that you are jealous.” Daisy says. “You and I haven’t been together in a while, why in the hell would I be jealous?” Dylan asks. “Because our relationship isn’t just the kind you can get over.” Daisy says. “Are you saying you aren’t over me yet? Careful, you wouldn’t want your murderous boyfriend to hear that.” Dylan says. “I really love how you danced around the part of you not being over me.” Daisy says. “I told you I wasn’t jealous.” Dylan points out. “And you have never told a lie in your life. You practically qualify for sainthood.” Daisy sarcastically says. Dylan smiles and raises his glass. “Amen.” Dylan says. Lysandros walks over to the two. “There you are, I was wondering where you wandered off to.” Lysandros says. “Sorry about that. I just noticed that Dylan seemed to look pretty lonely over here so I thought I’d check in.” Daisy says. “Aw, how sweet of you.” Lysandros says. “Oh yeah, she’s sweeter than apple pie that one. Listen, I’d love to sit around and chat with you, my two favorite people on the planet, but I think I’d actually rather do anything else. So feel free to use my table, I’m gonna be anywhere but here.” Dylan says, before standing up and walking away. “Pay no attention to him, he’s probably just grumpy that he’s sad and alone on New Years.” Daisy says. “Well I just saw something that may or may not improve his mood.” Lysandros says. “Oh? What’s that?” Daisy asks. “I poked my head out onto the balcony for some fresh air and I saw it was occupied.” Lysandros says. “Well that’s not a huge surprise. Its a party, of course people are going to be out on the balcony.” Daisy says. “It wasn’t just anyone, it was two people in particular. Lucas…and Lydia.” Lysandros says. Daisy’s eyes widen. “What? Lydia is supposed to be dead!” Daisy points out. “Apparently not anymore. It looks like my niece is no more dead than you and I are.” Lysandros says. “Wow, that’s crazy. But if Lydia is alive, I wonder what that means for Lucas’ new girlfriend.” Daisy says. “Nothing good I imagine.” Lysandros says. “Well hopefully they decide to have that conversation in here. I have a feeling it’d make for some pretty good entertainment.” Daisy says. Lysandros raises his glass. “I’ll drink to that.” Lysandros says.

Across the room, Kaylie is sitting at a table when Andy walks over to her. “Hey Kaylie, sorry to disturb your evening.” Andy says. “No problem, what’s up?” Kaylie asks. “Rebecca wanted me to come find you, we’ve got some good news. Meow Cat is in custody.” Andy reveals. “Wait, seriously?” Kaylie asks. “That’s a fact. He tried to attack Dannie downstairs but then their doctor friend came riding to the rescue.” Andy says. “Caleb?” Kaylie asks. “Yeah, that’s him. Anyways, I showed up right after and went chasing after Meow Cat. I managed to catch up to him before he could speed away in his car and I brought him back to Rebecca. She’s downstairs with him right now waiting for a uniformed officer to come and pick him up.” Andy says. “Well I better head down to the station then. After all the trouble Meow Cat has caused, I want to be the one to question him. Thanks for catching him, Andy. More reason why its a damn shame you aren’t a cop anymore.” Kaylie says. Andy smiles. “I appreciate the kind words.” Andy says. “Of course. See you later.” Kaylie says before standing up and walking out. Bethany walks over to Andy. “Where’s Kaylie off to in such a hurry?” Bethany asks. “She’s off to go have a chat with Meow Cat down at the station.” Andy says. “Wait, you found him?!” Bethany asks. “Just a little while ago. He tried attacking Dannie outside the entrance downstairs. That Caleb guy stopped Meow Cat from hurting them and then I chased after Meow Cat and caught him.” Andy says. “Good work! It certainly didn’t take you long to catch him after I hired you.” Bethany says. “It helps when the criminals make it easy for me.” Andy says. “So Caleb was the one who rescued Dannie?” Bethany asks. “That’s right.” Andy confirms. “Strange, he rode to the rescue last time too…” Bethany recalls. “You think there’s something to that?” Andy asks. “I don’t know. Right now, I’m just glad Meow Cat has been caught finally.” Bethany says. “Me too.” Andy says. Andy looks over at the bar and notices Ava. “Is that Ava over there?” Andy asks. “Yup. She got in using a fake ID.” Bethany says. “Oh for crying out loud! Rebecca and I told her to stay home!” Andy notes. “Just goes to show how well she listens. Not much different from her parents.” Bethany says. “I’d better go have a talk with her.” Andy says, before walking away.

Ava is enjoying a drink when she notices Andy walking towards her. Ava quickly slides the drink to the seat next to her and pretends she doesn’t see Andy. “Hello sweetheart.” Andy says. Ava turns towards Andy. “Dad, hi! What a surprise!” Ava says. “Is it? Your Mom and I told you we’d be coming.” Andy points out. “Did you? Huh, must’ve slipped my mind.” Ava says. “Or you just forgot because of the alcohol.” Andy says. “Oh, that isn’t mine.” Ava claims. “Come on! How stupid do you think I am? I can smell the booze on you!” Andy shouts. Rebecca walks up to them. “The situation outside has been taken care of.” Rebecca says. “Well as you can see, we’ve got a bit of a situation in here.” Andy says. “I can see that. We told you to stay home, Ava.” Rebecca says. “Well I’m 18 so I really don’t care what you tell me to do.” Ava says. “Yeah, you are 18. 18 is under 21 which means you can’t be here!” Rebecca says. “My ID says otherwise.” Ava says. “Your fake ID? Do you realize you are committing a crime by using that everywhere?” Rebecca asks. “Stop being so dramatic, Mom. Its no big deal.” Ava says. “No big deal, huh?” Rebecca asks. “Nope, just in your head maybe.” Ava says. “Oh boy…” Andy mutters. “You know, its a really good thing I keep an extra pair of handcuffs on me.” Rebecca says. “Wait, what?” Ava asks. “Turn around.” Rebecca orders. “Oh come on! You cannot be serious!” Ava complains. “I said turn around, or else I’ll be adding resisting arrest to your list of charges.” Rebecca demands. “Oh my god, you bitch.” Ava mutters. “I hope you realize how much restraint I’m showing by not slapping you across the face for that comment. Instead I’ll have to settle for walking you out of here in handcuffs and embarrassing you in front of everyone.” Rebecca says. Ava rolls her eyes and turns around. “Ava Goo, you are under arrest. You have the right to remain silent…” Rebecca says. “I know my rights, I watch plenty of TV.” Ava says. “Good, then you’ll know it’d be within your best interest to shut up. Lets go.” Rebecca says. Ava turns towards Andy. “Do something!” Ava urges. “Actions have consequences. I’m sorry.” Andy says. Ava glares at Andy before Rebecca leads her away.

Julia is sitting at a table when Victor brings her a gift. “Here you go, sweetheart.” Victor says. “Thanks, I could really use this right now.” Julia says. Victor sits across from Julia. “I can see that. You’re really shaken by that woman you thought looked like Lydia, huh?” Victor asks. “I mean, I could be wrong. I only saw her from the back of the head.” Julia notes. “There you go then, it probably wasn’t her.” Victor says. “But the hair looked just like Lydia’s hair from all the pictures I’ve seen! Same shade of red and everything! Plus, she was heading for the balcony which is where Lucas was waiting for me!” Julia says. “Where he is probably still waiting for you! Julia, I was there the day Lydia died. There was a terrible explosion, the fire afterwards was even worse! Not only that, there was a body!” Victor says. “I know there was a body and that it had her engagement ring and the dental records matched hers, but jewelry can be planted, records can be tampered with! Plus, a few months ago, Lucas got a call from someone who he swears up and down sounded exactly like Lydia. He brought his phone to the police station and they traced the call to somewhere here in Fantastic. That was enough to convince him it wasn’t Lydia, but what if it was?” Julia asks. “That’s a pretty big what if.” Victor says. “Its a valid concern. If Lydia was alive, I have no doubt Lucas would leave me and go running back to her! Sure he may love me, but it doesn’t compare to what the two of them shared! I realize I could never fill Lydia’s shoes, but I didn’t need to because she was dead. If it turned out she was alive, there would be no way I’d be able to compete with her!” Julia says. “I understand, but you don’t need to compete with a dead woman. Lydia is gone, Julia! She’s never coming back! If you don’t believe me, you should go out to see Lucas so you can see for yourself the woman you saw wasn’t her.” Victor says. Julia sighs. “You’re right. I need to go out there. Lucas is waiting for me anyways.” Julia says. “Good plan. Let me know how everything goes.” Victor says. “I will. Thank you for listening to me vent.” Julia says. “Of course, what are dads for?” Victor asks. Julia smiles and stands up. Julia turns to head towards the balcony and bumps into Lucas. “Lucas, I was just coming to look for you.” Julia says. “Yeah…I was coming to find you too.” Lucas says. “I’m sorry I took so long. The talk with Victor went on longer than I planned.” Julia says. “You…you don’t need to apologize.” Lucas tells her. “Are you okay? You seem so serious.” Julia notes. Before Lucas can respond, Lydia walks up and joins them. Julia’s eyes widen. “Oh my god…” Julia mutters. “Julia, this…this is Lydia.” Lucas tells Julia. “I was right, I-I did see you earlier.” Julia says. “Its nice to meet you, Julia.” Lydia says. “How-how is this even possible?!” Julia questions. “That was my question. I guess someone has been keeping Lydia prisoner all this time, she didn’t get into the details.” Lucas says. “I…I see…” Julia says. “Listen, we…um…we need to talk…” Lucas tells her. Julia takes a big gulp. “Regarding?” Julia questions. Before Lucas can respond, someone fires a shot in the air and everyone turns towards the elevator. Mia is revealed to be standing by the elevator, pointing a gun up in the air! “Oh good, I’m glad to see I have everyone’s attention!” Mia exclaims. Lucas’ eyes widen. “Oh my god…” Lucas mutters. “Mia?!” Victor asks. Mia walks further into the room and throws her coat onto a chair. “That’s right ladies and gentlemen, Mia Goo is back, back again as the song says!” Mia says. “Isn’t she supposed to be dead?” Daisy asks Lysandros. “She was. Clearly she isn’t now.” Lysandros says. “There seems to be a lot of that going around.” Daisy notes. Across the room, Lawrence and Gizelle are eyeing Mia. “Just like we thought. If Lydia showed up, Mia wouldn’t be far behind.” Gizelle says. Mia looks around the room and spots Lucas and Lydia. “Lydia darling! Is that you over there?!” Mia asks. Dylan turns and sees Lydia standing by Lucas and Julia. “Oh my god, it can’t be!” Dylan says. Mia approaches Lucas, Lydia, and Julia. “This…this can’t be, you’re dead!” Lucas says. Mia smiles. “No Lucas, but soon you will be.” Mia says, as she aims her gun at Lucas and Lydia!