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"Hey Jeron whatsup!!!" Lizzie answered.

"Nothing I miss you babe." said Jeron.

"Jeron this isn't a really good time to be talking right now.  I talk to you after the game." said Lizzie.

"But.." said Jeron.

"Jeron I gotta go." said Lizzie hanging up.

"Dang why are you buggin?" asked Tay.

"Because I'm bored." said Jeron.

"Wanna watch the game?" asked Tay.

"Nah man it'll only make me feel worst." said Jeron.

Meanwhile during halftime Magic Johnson hosted a contest to see you will make a freethrow shot.  And he chose Devin.  Lizzie and Nate return and they both saw Devin at the free throw line.  Devin made a shot and missed then soon Magic chose Lizzie.  Lizzie felt akward as she arrived at the court.  She soon made a shot and won.  Lizzie not only won tickets to Universal Stuidios she also on a chase to meet the Lakers team. Devin congratulated Lizzie with a kiss.

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Meanwhile Charles as Charles watched Cassie sleep, he began to imagine their future together and dreamed about the endless possiblities, until suddenly Cassie began to stir.

"Charles? I'm sorry if I woke you up. I didn't mean to disturb you," said Cassie as she wiped her eyes.

"No beautiful, I enjoyed watching you rest, it brought me a since of comfort. Go ahead and go back to sleep " said Charles as he kissed her forehead.

"It's okay. I just want to lay here in your arms. I could do this forever," said Cassie looking him in the eyes.

"Me too," said Chales as he kissed her and drifted into ectasy.
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Debbie, the night nurse, came in a few minutes later and was surprised to see Charles and Cassie asleep together in bed.  She shook Cassie gently until Cassie opened her eyes.

"Hi there.  I'm Debbie," she introduced herself.

"Oh....hi......Kate told me about you," Cassie acknowledged.

"And you are????"

"Oh!  Sorry!  I'm Cassie Sutton.  Charles' girlfriend/fiance," she explained.

"Okay, well, it's nice to meet you, Cassie, but it's against hospital policy for you to sleep in the bed with the patient.  Didn't Kate tell you that?"

"Uh.......Kate didn't know I'd be here like this with Charles.  I guess she thought I'd be in the chair," she admitted.

"Okay, well do me a favor and get in the chair right now," Debbie advised firmly.

Cassie looked disappointed as she reluctantly got out of the bed.  As she did, Charles started to wake up.

"Where ya goin, beautiful?" he asked, groggy.

"I can't stay here.  Hospital policy," she replied sadly.

"Huh???" he asked shaking the sleep off and sitting up.  "Says who?"

"Says ME," Debbie answered from the other side of the bed, startling Charles.

"Oh!  I didn't even see you," Charles said.  "She can't stay with me?"

"She can stay in the chair, NOT in the bed.  I can't believe you got away with it this long!" she remarked a bit annoyed.

"Kate said you were nice," Cassie said disappointed as she settled into the chair for the night.

"I am nice!  But I like my job and I want to keep it--understand?"

Cassie nodded and pouted like a child.

Debbie turned to Charles.  "Okay, open your mouth and let me take your temp," she ordered him.

He did as he was told anxious to hear the results.

"Well?" he asked when the thermometer beeped.

"It's normal.  You'll live," she told him.  "Now go back to sleep you two, and NO hanky panky--got it?"

"Scout's honor," Charles promised holding his hand up.

"Sorry Debbie.  We didn't mean to cause any trouble," Cassie apologized.

Debbie gave her a little smile as she started out of the door.  "Have a good night.  Nice meeting you," she replied.

As soon as the door closed, Charles perked up.  "Psst!  Get over here, beautiful!" he whispered, patting the empty spot on the bed.

"Charles!  You heard Debbie!  It's against hospital policy!" Cassie protested.  "If I get caught, they might totally ban me from seeing you all together!"

Charles thought about what she said.   "Oh alright......" he agreed disgruntled.

"Don't worry, Charles, I'll be right here when you wake up," she promised. 

"I love you, Cassie," he said, yawning.

"Good night,  I love you too," she replied.
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Meanhile Eddie and the others returning from the Lakers game happy and excited.

"We should do this more often." said Nate.

"Yeah I have to admit in a long time I actually had fun. How about you Lizzie did you have fun at the game?" asked Edddie.

"Yeah it was nice.  Something to remmeber." said Lizzie as she was thinking about the kiss.

"Girl I hope you are not thinking about that Kingston's son." said Eddie.

"Oh come on Eddie they're just kids.  Give them a break." said Nate.

"Yeah I don't trust Rev. Kingston." said Eddie.

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"I'm tired, Dad.  I'm going to bed," Lizzie said as she started up the stairs.

"Before you go to bed, I want a word with you in private," Eddie told her as he followed her up to her room.

Lizzie sighed loudly, irritated.

"You can huff and puff all you want, little girl, but you and I need to talk about these boyfriends of yours," he said as they went into her room and he closed the door.

Lizzie plopped down onto her bed with a solemn expression on her face.  "Yes Dad?"

"I know you're getting older and even though I called you a little girl, I know you're a young lady and you're going to be seeing boys socially.  HOWEVER, I don't like what I saw between you and Jeron in the game room and in the kitchen.  I caught you twice slobbering all over each other and I DON'T LIKE IT.  I want you to act like a lady and keep your distance with him AND DEVIN--do you understand me?  The last thing I need is another underaged, pregnant daughter!"

"PREGNANT???" Lizzie asked, bewildered.

"Lizzie, if you think Jeron doesn't want more than your kisses, you've got another thing coming.  And you may THINK you can control certain situations, but things can get out of hand REAL FAST between young boys and girls when they're alone and being physical.  Has your mother spoken to you about this?" Eddie asked getting uncomfortable.

"Yes, Dad....." Lizzie replied just as uncomfortable.

"Well then what's gotten into you?"

"Dad it was just a kiss!"

"A long, passionate, soap opera kiss is what I saw!"

Lizzie hid her face in her hands.  "Daaaaaad......." she groaned, embarrassed. 

"Embarrassed?  Good!  Now you know how I felt when I saw the two of you locking lips!  Don't let me see that again, Lizzie.  You hear?" Eddie asked staring her down.

Lizzie nodded timidly.  "Sorry...." she said softly as he closed the door behind him.
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"What was that all about?" asked Jenn as she overheard everything.

"Jenn don't start." warned Eddie.

"Look who are you to tell Lizzie who she can or cannot be with?" snapped Jenn.

"Look I don't want her to end up like Cassie and so far she has not made the best choices." said Eddie.

"Lizzie is going to be dating boys rather it Jeron or Devin." said Jenn.

"Over my dead body." said Eddie.

"Eddie you just have to face the facts that you cannot keep Lizzie a little girl forever." said Jenn.

"I just want to the girl to get her act together." said Eddie.

"There are ways of talking to them.  You are going to have let her grow up." said Jenn.

"Like we did with Cassie and look how she turned out." said Eddie.

"You know I'm not going to have this discussion with you I am going to bed and you could used some rest too." said Jenn.

"Jenn what is with you?" asked Eddie.

"Just go to bed." said Jenn.

Meanwhile the next morning in San Diego Kate returned and  gave Charles his breakfast.

"Morning sleepy heads." said Kate as she place breakfast in bed.

"Hey morning." said Charles waking up.

"Hey Kate." said Cassie waking up as well.

"So did you get to meet Debbie last night?" asked Kate.

"Yes we did." said Charles and Cassie.

"So what do you think?" asked Kate.

"She was rude and need a personality transplant." said Charles.

"Charles!!! She wasn't that bad." said Cassie.

"Are yoiu kidding?  She's worst than my mother." said Charles.

"I know Debbie can be harsh sometime but she really does look out for her patients and she wants you to respect the policy.  She takes her job very seriously but she's a very caring person." said Kate.

"I guess you're right." said Charles.

"Hey this breakfast smells good. Are you sure this is hospital food?" asked Cassie.

"Of course the person who made this used to be a chef." said Kate.

"No wonder." said Charles.

"Wow look at all this Charles.  Bacon, eggs, french toast and orange juice." said Cassie.

"Yeah I even added in a newspaper so you can feel comfortable." said Kate.

"I feel like this is a hotel more than a hospital." laughed Charles.

"OMG this bacon is good." said Cassie.

"I told you our cook is a great chef." said Kate as she pour some coffee.

"Now this is paradise I have everything I need including my girlfriend." said Charles.

"Let me turn on the t.v.  I'll be back later on to check on you." said Kate.

"Hey beautiful come join to eat delicious breakfast." said Charles.

"Okay but let me used the bathroom right quick." said Cassie heading to the washroom.

"You know at first I was worried about losing you but now since you at my side I realize how silly I am.  I'm sorry for doubting you beautiful." said Charles.

"No need to apologize." said Cassie.

As Cassie went to the washroom Charles drank his coffee and started reading the newspaper but as he saw the news he saw Robin's face in the front cover saying Big hero in Utal.  Charles spit the coffee and was in shock.  As he saw the tv Robin was on the news.  Charles tried to change the channel but Robin was on every channel.  As they talked about Robin, Charles face was turning red and the veind started to popping out his forehead.  Charles was extremely furious and he literally red as found out that Robin was in Utah.

Soon on of the doctors came in.

"Hey Charles I want to see how you are doing today." said the doctor.

Suddenly Charles took the tray and started beating the doctor sensless with.

"YOU A  DEADMAN ROBIN!!!" screamed Charles as he attacked the doctor.

"Robin?!? Who's Robin." confused Doctor as he tried to get up.

But Charle continued to beat him until he was knocked out.  Soon he Charles grabbed the televison and threw it on the floor and smashed it.  Charles was in rage and started  wrecking things in the room.  Soon the doctors and nurses heard what was going on and they ran to stop Charles but he was out of control.  As Cassie got out of the washroom she saw Charles going crazy again.  Soon more and more doctors came.  Charles screaming Robin's name with rage.  Finally they all pinned Charles and threw him back on the bed strapping and sudating(sp) him again.

"What the hell happened?" shocked Kate.

"Looks like another relasped." said one of the doctors.

"Who is Robin and why is he calling him?" confused one of the other doctors.

"I don't know but I sure don't want to be Robin right now." said another doctor.

Soon they saw one of the doctor knocked out.

"OMG check on him." said the nurse.

"He's still breathing.  Take him to the infirmery(sp) to make sure." said the doctor.

Soon Cassie saw the newspaper and saw Robin on the front page.

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Back at the Bradshaw's house, Marla was the first one up and had started making breakfast for everyone.

"What's all this?" Beverly asked as she dragged herself into the kitchen yawining.

"Surprise!" Marla replied.  "You guys are so nice, letting me stay here--the least I could do is make you breakfast."

"Oh Marla!  You didn't have to do that......You've got so much on your plate right now with Charles' being sick and all...." Beverly replied, touched.

"I don't mind, believe me.  And anyway, Charles is getting better--I just know it!" Marla said, happily.

Soon the aroma of delicious breakfast food and coffee forced Dana and the Judge to come out of their rooms.

"That doesn't smell like my wife's cooking," he said to Dana as they went downstairs together.

They found Beverly and Marla in the kitchen and joined them, sitting at the table.

"Marla, you are too much!" Dana praised her friend who was setting the table for them all.

"No, the BRADSHAWS are too much.  The twins are lucky to have them as great-grands," she answered as she put the finishing touches on the table and set the food and coffee in front of them.

"Everything looks great," the Judge admitted.  "Now sit, young lady.  You've done enough!"

Marla smiled, happy that they all appreciated her hard work, and sat down next to the Judge.

"Okay, go ahead and dig in," she said.

"You don't have to tell me twice!" the Judge responded eagerly as he started to pile potatoes and eggs on his plate.

Soon afterwards, when everyone was eating and talking and enjoying Marla's delicious breakfast, the phone rang.

"Hmmm....a call so early in the morning?" Beverly remarked as she got up to answer it.  "Hello?"

"Grandma!  It's Cassie!"

"Good morning, sweetheart.  You sound upset....."

"I need to speak to Mrs. A right away!!  It's about Charles!!"

Beverly looked worried as she handed the phone to Marla.  "It's Cassie--about Charles--and she's crying."

Marla's face turned pale.
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"Cassie what's with Charles?" asked Marla.

"Charles was doing welland they were even talking about releasing him from the hospital until Charles started freaking out again and going crazy." cried Cassie.

"WHAT!!!" shocked Marla.

"Charles went nuts and attacking everybody.  The doctors have to sudated(sp) him again." said Cassie.

"I'll be right over there now." said Marla as she got up.

"Marla is everything alright with Charles?" asked Dana.

"No, I'm heading over to the hospital now." said Marla.

"I feel sorry for that boy's mother." said Judge Bradshaw.

"Jus eat your food man." annoyed Beverly.

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Dana went to the hospital with Marla for moral support.  When they arrived, they found Cassie and Kate standng in the hallway outside of Charles' room.

"What's going on?!" Marla asked, out of breath from running.

"The doctors are in there with him now checking him over," Cassie explained nervously.

"Well can't I go in?  I'm his mother for Christ's sake!" she said angrily to Kate.

"Calm down, Mrs. Antoni.  You want what's best for your son, don't you?  The doctors need to be able to concentrate," Kate said trying to put her at ease.

Marla threw her arms up in the air, outdone.  "I can't believe this!" she complained, pacing back and forth.

Dana put her arms around Marla's shoulders.  "Like the nurse said, you need to CALM DOWN.  You'll see Charles....don't worry," she assured her.

Marla broke down a little.  "Cassie, would you PLEASE tell me what happened here?  When I left, my son was asleep and in a coma.  Now you're telling me he's awake and on the attack???!!  How could that be?"

So Kate explained to Marla about the violent outbursts that Charles had been having.

"Well why wasn't I informed about this before?!  No one told me my son was waking up and had to be re-sedated!  The last I heard he had blood poisoning and in a medically induced coma!!" she complained.

"Mrs. A, it was late and you had just left and we couldn't have you running right back here to the hospital all over again," Cassie tried to explain. 

"And after awhile, your son had a change for the better.  He woke up completely and was able to talk and his vitals were normal and it seemed like he was recovering nicely.  We had a big breakfast prepared for him and he was very excited about it and right after he began eating he had another violent outburst and attacked one of the doctors and made a mess of his room.  I just don't understand," Kate admitted sadly.

"I think this is what set him off," Cassie said sadly as she took the folded newspaper out from under her arm and showed it to them.
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"OMG that's Robin on the front paper." shocked Marla.

"I forgot he was on the news last night about his heroric efforts during the plane crash." said Dana.

"Cassie told me about the feud between Charles and Robin.  I am so sorry this happened.  I wanted to make this the perfect breakfast for the both of you.  If I have  known about this newspaper I wouldn't have give it to him." said Kate feeling bad.

"Kate it wasn't your fault.  You didn't know." said Cassie.

"Mrs. Antoni if your son gets out of this I really think he needs to talk someone." said Kate.

"My son is alright." said Marla.

"Look he already knocke out one of the doctors.  I think he needs help.  This isn't normal.  He could've killed someone." said Kate.

"Look my son is not dangerous alright.  He just insecure." snapped Kate.

"Kate please his mom is just upset." said Cassie.

"I understand I'll comeback at a better time." said Kate.

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Inside Charles' hospital room the doctors are consulting together about what to do with him.

"So are you SURE this is our only option?" one of the physicians asked.

The other doctor nodded.  "Medically, this patient is fine.  His problem is all psychological.  These outbursts of his have notihing to do with blood poisoning.  He blood tests came back and the infection is practically non-existent."

"You know his friends and family will oppose your decision, don't you?" the physician replied.

"Yes I know.  But putting Charles in the Psych Ward is our only option right now.  It's out of my hands."

"His girlfriend is outside in the hall, and it sounds like others have joined her.  Let's go tell them the bad news."

The two doctors stepped out of Charles' room into the hallway with Marla, Cassie and Dana.

"Ladies," the doctor greeted them politely.  "Mrs. Antoni, it's good to see you again."

"I wish it were under better conditions," Marla replied.  "How's Charles?  I'd like to see him," she said anxiously.

"You can see him briefly, and then we'll be moving him out of this wing."

"Moving him?  Where to?" Marla asked.

"Don't tell us --  Charles can go home?" Dana asked trying to stay positive.

The doctor looked down at the floor and sighed.  "I'm afraid he's not ready to go home just yet.  His problem doesn't seem to be physical at all.  It's all in his head," the doctor informed them.

"What?" Cassie responded.

"We're moving him to the Psychiatric Ward, Mrs. Antoni.  I'm sorry."

The unexpected news caused Marla to let out a loud, blood-chilling wail that caught everyone by surprise.  Cassie started to sob and Dana cursed under her breath.

"Charles may be a lot of things, doctor, but he's NOT CRAZY!' Dana said angrily as she took Marla by the arm and brought her into Charles' room to see him.

Cassie stayed outside with the doctors in the hallway, trying to pull herself together.
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Dana & Marla was in the room with Charles and Charles was sleep.

"Charles please whatever issue you have with Robin you need to get over it.  These people are going to put you away if you don't snap out of it." explained Marla.

"They have lost their mind.  They are not taking Charles anywhere.  There is nothing wrong with boy.  Those people are going to have a fight on their hands that's for damn sure." snapped Dana.

Meanwhile Kate saw Cassie in tears so she went up and check on her.

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"Cassie?  What are you doing out here crying?  Why aren't you in there with Charles and the others?" Kate asked as she gave Cassie a concerned hug.

"Oh God, Kate.....How much more do I have to take?  When are thngs gonna get better and STAY better for me and Charles?" she asked desperately.

"What happened?  What did the doctors say?" Kate persisted trying to keep calm.

"They're moving him to the PSYCH WARD.  They said it's all in his head!!" Cassie blurted out.

"Jesus...." Kate remarked quietly.

"What's gonna happen to him there, Kate?  Are they gonna pump him full of all kinds of drugs?  Are they gonna turn him into some kind of walking zombie with no mind of his own???" she asked on the brink of hysteria.

"Cassie!  Stop it right now!  Obviously, you've been watching too many movies if that's what you think!" Kate reprimanded her.

"Well what am I supposed to think?  I've never been in this kind of situation before and I'm terrified!" Cassie confessed.

Kate took her by the arm.  "Let's go, Cassie.  I don't want you performing like this right outside of Charles' room.  We don't know how much he can hear and I don't want him getting more upset if he hears you like this."

"Where are we going?" Cassie asked as they walked swiftly down the hall arm in arm.

"You need to talk to someone more qualified than I am," Kate told her.

"No Kate, I don't want to talk to any strangers!" Cassie objected.

"I'm not talking about any stranger, Cassie.  I'm taking you to the lounge so that you can call your mother," Kate said.

"My mother?"

"YES, CASSIE!  YOUR MOTHER!  When's the last time you spoke with her about this?" Kate asked.

Cassie's mind raced as she tried to come up with an answer.

"Mmm hmmm!  Just like I thought!" Kate said with disapproval in her voice. 

When they arrived at the lounge, Kate sat Cassie down firmly on the couch and handed her the hopsital phone.

"Here!  Call your mother RIGHT NOW, young lady, and let her know what's going on!" she ordered.

Cassie sniffed as she dialed Jenn's phone number.
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Jenn woke up and heard the phone ring. She picked up.

"Hello." Jenn yawned.

"Mom' cried Cassie.

"Cassie what is it?  Why are you crying?" asked Jenn.

"It Charles!" cried Cassie.

"Please don't tell me he's dead." said Jenn.

"No he's not." said Cassie.

"Then what's going on?" asked Jenn.

"Charles came out of his coma and he was doing well but he took a turned for the worst and now they are going to put him away in some pysch ward." said Cassie.

"What!?! PSYCH WARD!!! Alright you need to explain everything from the begining." said Jenn.

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As Cassie told Jenn the story the best she could, Jenn just lisened in awe.

"Mom I don't know waht to do," sobbed Cassie, "this is getting too hard on me...I can't deal with it anymore"

"Cassie don't say that. Charles needs you, espcially at this moment. All I can tell you is to pray Cassie. Cry out for help to the only person who knows the solution. He will help you as long as you stay faithful to him. I want you to pray everyday from now on. This is the only way to get through this storm. Stay strong Cassie Sutton, and just know I love," said Jenn.

"I love you too mom," said Cassie as she wipped her tears.

"Now go be with Charles...he neds you," said Jenn as she hung up the phone.
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Cassie hung up and thought deeply about what Jenn said as Kate looked on quietly for awhile.

"Well?" Kate finally asked breaking the silence.

"She told me to pray everyday from now on, and to be strong, and she loves me," Cassie replied.

"I'll pray with you if you want," Kate offered as she sat down next to Cassie and took her hands.

Cassie nodded, embarrassed.  "I'm not good at this," she confessed.  "My sister Lizzie is more into God."

Kate smiled a little.  "Don't worry--it's never too late to learn," she assured her.  "Bow your head and close your eyes."

Cassie obeyed, and then listened as Kate said the most beautiful prayer she'd ever heard.

"Amen," Cassie said when it was over.

"I feel better already.  You?" Kate asked.

Without a word, Cassie hugged Kate with all her might for what seemed to be an eternity. 

"Thank you, Kate.  I know God sent you to me--to me AND to Charles," she finally said as she let go.

Kate shrugged.  "I don't know about that, Cassie," she replied modestly.

"Believe me, I KNOW," Cassie said with confidence, standing up.  "I'm ready to see Charles now."

Kate stood up immediately, pleasantly surprised.  "Excellent!  Let's go see Charles," she agreed as they walked out of the lounge together.
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Meanwhile Marla and Dana were still arguing with the doctors.

"Look that is my son.  You have no right to take my son away." said Marla.

"Ma' am he's a danger to himself and other people." said the doctor.

"Look you people need to back off or hell is going to break loose." angered Dana.

"You ladies need to calm down." said the doctor.

"No you need to back the fuck up." snapped Dana.

"Ma'am please stop cussing." said the doctor.

"Don't tell me what to say.  I can say whatever the fuck I want.  You don't know me like that bitch!!" snapped Dana.

Finally the head Doctor arrived.

"Hey what's the hell is going on?" asked the head doctor.

"Sir this young man has created an outburst one too many times.  He attacked one of the doctors and now we have to put him in the Pysch ward before he hurt someone or worst but these ladies don't seem to understand." said one of the staff.

"When did this young man came out of the coma?" asked the head doctor.

"Last night." said Marla.

"Why wasn't I informed?" asked the head doctor.

"Well we were going to tell you when the time was right.  And the boy is having problems telling the difference between his dream and reality" said one of the doctor.

"Look this young man just came out of a coma.  Of cousre he's going to have problems.  That don't mean you put him in a straight jacket and lock him up." said the head doctor.

"But sir." explain one of the staff.

"But nothing this man obvivious needs alot of rest and people who care about him to be around him.  He needs no excitment to trigger him.  So I suggest you find out what made him cause these outbursts and dropped this Pysch Ward nonsense and next time in the future I would appreciate if you inform me on these patients conditions before you make any descision on your own.  Do I make myself clear?" warned he head doctor.

"Yes sir." said the staffs.

"Now go over there and clean up this mess." said the head doctor.

As the staff left Cassie and Kate showed up.

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"Oh thank God!" Marla said when she saw Cassie.  "Where did you run off to???"

"Sorry, Mrs. A.  I had to get my head together, but I'm good now," Cassie told her with confidence.

"Good girl," Kate commended Cassie as she stood behind her.

"Where are all of these people going?" Cassie asked as she watched the staff leaving.

Dana laughed loudly.  "You missed it, Cassie!  The head doc came in and told them off real good for threatening to put Charles in the Psych Ward!"

"Really?  You mean they're not taking him afterall?" Cassie asked, ecstatic.

"That's right, girl!  The doc said Charles just needs rest and some TLC!" Dana bragged.

Cassie sighed, relieved.  "Wow, Kate!  Your prayer really did work!"

Kate put her hand on Cassie's shoulder.  "You mean, your Mom's advice really worked," she corrected her.

Cassie nodded.  "Yeah.....that's right," she realized.

"Keep following the rest of her advice, Cassie.  Be strong and care for Charles," Kate said as she gently pushed Cassie closer towards Charles' bed.

Cassie sat on the side of his bed, watching him closely as she ran her fingers across his face.

Then she bent over close to his ear.  "Charles, if you can hear me, please come back to me.  Come back to me, Colin and Kalie as soon as you feel strong enough.  Please.  We need you, Charles.  I need you, Charles.  And I love you SO MUCH.  I'm so sorry I've been so hard on you and so insensitive to your feelings, Charles.  But I swear to God, if you come out of this, I'll spend the rest of my life making it up to you.  Please, Charles...." she begged.

Charles remained motionless, sound asleep.
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Meanwhile back at the Heights Tay, Lizzie and Jeron was all having breakfast.  They were talking about the game last night.

"You mean you met THE Magic Johnson and not even thrilled about it?" asked Tay.

"He's alright." said Lizzie.

"Alright?!? Lizzie the man is a legend." said Tay.

"He is not all that. Now Kobe now that's a real  baller." said Lizzie.

"But he don't has skill like Magic Johnson." said Tay.

"But Kobe is fine and unlike Magic, Kobe is still playing basketball." said Lizzie.

"So Lizzie did you have a great time?" asked Jeron.

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"I did, Jeron.  Thanks for the tickets," Lizzie replied.

"Good, I'm glad," he told her.

"Sorry I couldn't stay on the phone with you--it was so noisey and all," she explained.

"It's okay.  We're together now.  That's all that matters."

"I can't take this...." Tay groaned as he got up from the table, annoyed with their conversation.

"Oh Tay, grow up!  You're just jealous," said Lizzie.

"Puh-leeeeze!" Tay responded as he walked out of the kitchen with his cereal bowl in hand.

"Don't pay him no mind," Jeron told her.  "You're right--he IS jealous.  He WISHES he had what we got, Lizzie."

"Yeah...." Lizzie agreed with a weak smile as she remembered her father's warning.

"I wanna take you skating tonight, Lizzie.  Are you down for that?" he asked.

"Gee, Jeron......I dunno....." she stalled.

"What's the problem?" he wanted to know.
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"My Dad is trippin'.  He doesn't trust you." said Lizzie.

"I hear you.  I really want to take you skating Lizzie." said Jeron.

"I want to go with you too.  But knowing my dad he won't take unless I get a chaperone." said Lizzie.

"A Chaperone!!! Are you crazy?" shocked Jeron.

"Do you want to take me out or not?" asked Lizzie.

"Of course but where will we find a chaperone?" asked Jeron.

Soon Nate walked in the kitchen.

"Morning guys." said Nate.

"Our prayers has been answered." said Lizzie.

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While Lizzie and Jeron tried to persuade Nate to be their chaperone at the skating rink, upstairs Jenn and Eddie were waking up.

"Jenn, did I hear the phone ring in the middle of the night?" Eddie asked groggily.

"You sure did.  It was Cassie,"

"What in the world is she calling for at such an ungodly hour?" Eddie asked more awake this time.

"Well obviously it must have been important, Eddie.  Ya think?" Jenn snapped back.

"Hmph!  Well good morning to you too!" he replied sarcastically.

Jenn sighed, not wanting to start the day off fighting.  "I'm sorry, Eddie.  I didn't need to come off like that," she apologized.

"No, you didin't," he said rubbing her back.  "Apology accepted.  Now what's going on with our Cassie?"

"It's not so much CASSIE as it is CHARLES.  Apparently, he's not doing as well as my mom seems to think.  She told me he was coming along fine, but Cassie called hysterical, talking about blood poisoning and violent nightmares and she said he was attacking the hospital staff for no reason....."

"Say WHAT???" Eddie asked in disbelief.

"Yes, Eddie, blood poisoning will do that sometimes.  The person's blood can be so poisoned that it affects their thinking and actions," Jenn said going into RN mode.

"Wow.....that's too bad.  Poor Charles," he remarked sympathetically.

"Oh, but you haven't heard the worst part yet!" Jenn continued.

"There's MORE????"

"Oh, yes, there's more alright.  Cassie says they want to put Charles in the Psych Ward!  They don't know what to do with him!"

"Jenn, come on!  This is getting TOTALLY out of hand!  The PSYCH WARD???"

"Poor Cassie was at her wit's end.  I gave her a pep talk--as best I could at 3:30 in the morning, that is.  I hope it helped," Jenn said sadly.

"I'm sure it did.  You have a way with words, Jenn," Eddie assured her.  "And I'm calling our Cassie as soon a I get out of this bed.  I'm sure she needs to hear my voice as well."

"That's a great idea, Eddie.  She needs all the support she can get.  I can't believe MY DAUGHTER is living the life she's living.  I never would have thought all of this would have fallen on her.  Never in a million years....." Jenn admitted.

"What's that saying, Jenn?  Life is like a box of chocolates?" he reminded her.

Jenn chuckled a little.  "Yeah, well, THAT certainly is the truth!  You never know WHAT you're gonna get!" she agreed.

Eddie groaned as he rolled out of bed.  "I'm calling our Cassie right now," he told his wife.
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Meanwhile back at the hospital Cassie's phone rang and it was Eddie.

"It's my dad.  I'll better take this to the lobby." said Cassie.

"Alright Cassie." said Mrs. Antoni.

"So much for him going home today." said Dana.

"Well at least they are not going to put him in a psych ward." said Marla.

"Yeah for sure.  Lets just pray that Charles doesn't have anymore outbursts." said Dana.

Meanwhile Cassie with her dad on the phone.

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"Cassie.....how's it going with Charles?" Eddie asked, concerned.

"Hi Dad.  I guess Mom told you, huh?"

"Yeah she just told me a few minutes ago when I woke up, and I had to call my little girl as soon as I heard," he said fondly.

"Thanks, Dad.  I do have a little good news, though--no Psych Ward afterall.  The head doctor put a stop to that."

"Oh what a relief!  That's the last thing Charles needs on his record!  That would have marked him for life."

"He still hasn't woken up, but hopefully when he does he'll be his old self again."

"So what's this about him going on the attack?" Eddie asked curious.

"He saw Robin's picture on the front page of the newspaper and just when ballistic, Dad!  I was in the bathroom when it happened, but I heard him calling the doctor "Robin" and he started attacking him and trashing the room like a crazy man!  It was horrible, Dad!  I was so scared!  I've never seen Charles like that before!  I've seen him mad, but NEVER like that!" Cassie explained frantic.

"I'm sorry you had to see that, Cassie.  And I'm glad he didn't hurt YOU," Eddie replied.

"Charles would never hurt me," Cassie responded quickly.

"Sorry, but I beg to differ.  I seem to recall a certain black eye you had a year or so ago," he reminded her.

"Dad!  That was an accident!"

"It stilll came from him, Cassie.  He hurt you--accident or no accident," Eddie insisted.

"Well, he didn't hurt me this time like you said.  That's the main thing."

"How are the twins?" Eddie asked.

"I spent the night here with Charles, but I haven't heard anything from Grandma or Grandpa so they must be okay."

"Well try to be balanced and don't take advantage of your grandparents.  They're not spring chickens," Eddie advised.

"Yes, Dad......" Cassie whined.

"How's Marla and Dana?" he asked.

"Mrs. A has been real upset, but Dana's a good friend and she's helping her through this," Cassie reported.  "Do you want to speak to Dana?  I could go get her," she offered.

"Well, I do want to tell her about Jeron's antics," Eddie said, trying to convince himself it was okay.

"Cool.  I'll go get her.  Hold on and thanks Dad for calling."

Cassie ran back to the room and called Dana out into the hallway.

"My Dad needs to talk to you, Dana," she said handing her the phone.

"Eddie?" Dana began.
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"Hey Dana I really need to talk to you." said Eddie.

"Eddie if this is about Nate then you need to stop denying and accept that Nate is our son." said Dana.

"Dana I will denied Nate.  I know and I accept the fact we have a son together.  I even took Nate to the Lakers game last night." said Eddie.

"Oh really?" surprised Dana.

"Yes but that is not why I called you.  I'm calling about your other son Jeron." said Eddie.

"(Sigh) What did that boy do now?" asked Dana.

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"Well first off, he's getting just a tad bit too close to my daughter, Lizzie.  I caught them TWICE making out and I didn't appreciate it, lemme tell you."

Dana giggled.

"It's not funny Dana!  You've got the sons, but I've got DAUGHTERS and daughters get PREGNANT," Eddie complained.

"I was laughing cuz I was just thinking about how you and me used to make out, Eddie.  Remember the first time--"

"Don't go there, Dana!' Eddie stopped her.

Dana cleared her throat and tried to get serious.  "You're absolutely right Eddie.  Afterall, look at what YOU did to ME!'

"Dana, this is about LIZZIE and JERON.  And not only did I find them making out, but Jeron lied to me about some very expensive basketball tickets that he had in his possession.  He had the nerve to tell me MY FATHER of all people GAVE him three Lakers tickets!"

"Well now Eddie maybe he did," Dana said defensively.

"I checked out the story Dana, believe me.  It's a LIE.  So my question is, where did Jeron come up with enough money to buy three Laker's tickets?  And they weren't in the nose bleed section either!"

"Hmmm.....you got me Eddie.  But my son is a jack of all trades to I'm sure he wheeled and dealed and got 'em some kinda way," she reasoned.

"That's what I'm worried about.  WHAT KINDA WAY?  Legal or illegal?"

"Eddie, you worry too much!  That's the cop in you comin' out," she teased.

"But Dana--"

"Eddie I gotta go, okay?  I'll get to the bottom of the basketball ticket mystery when I get back to Marla's house.  Right now, we've got a very sick young man laying up in a hospital bed and I've gotta be there for him and his mama--you got that?"

"Whatever you say, Dana," Eddie agreed, backing down.

He didn't realize his wife was out of the shower and listening at the bedroom door.

"Dana???" Jenn repeated loudly, catching him off guard.  "I thought you were calling OUR CASSIE!"
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"I was.  I talked to Cassie a few minutes ago.  The good news is they are not taking Charles to the pysch ward." said Eddie.

"Well that's a relief.  But were you doing talking to Dana?" asked Jenn.

"If you must know I wanted to talk to her about Jeron's behavior and how I don't approve of him getting close to my daughter." said Eddie.

"Are you on that again?  Jesus Christ Eddie let it go." said Jenn.

"Jenn I don't trust that boy." said Eddie.

"You don't trust any men that gets involve in our daughters lives." said Jenn.

"I'm just looking out for Lizzie." said Eddie.

"No what you're doing is not letting her grow up." said Jenn.

"Do you want her to end up like Cassie?" asked Eddie.

"No but we are not going to keep Lizzie in a bubble forever." said Jenn.

"But Jenn." whined Eddie.

"Eddie that's enough I don't want to have this conversation with you again.  Now don't you have plans with Tay...you OUR SON?" reminded Jenn.

"Oh yes I almost forgot about him." said Eddie.

"You almost forgot about our son?" said Jenn with an attitude.

"Jenn don't start." said Eddie.

"Look you just better get your priority staright.  Now if you excuse me I need to get dress." said Jenn.

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Eddie reluctantly gave Jenn her privacy, leaving the bedroom and heading downstairs to the kitchen.  On his way, he saw Tay sitting on the couch finishing up a bowl of cereal.

"What you doing eating breakfast in the livingroom, Tay?  You know better than that," Eddie scolded him.

"Daaaaad......Lizzie and Jeron are in the kitchen talkin all lovey-dovey and I don't wanna hear that early in the morning," Tay complained.

"Hmm....is that so?" Eddie replied, disturbed.  He headed for the kitchen, mentally preparing himself for what he might see once he entered.

He was pleasantly surprised to see that Nate was in the kitchen with Lizzie and Jeron.

"Good morning y'all," he greeted them.

"Morning Eddie," Nate replied.

"Good morning, Daddy," Lizzie said with a huge smile.

"Good morning, Mr. Sutton," Jeron replied politely.

Eddie looked at the two younger ones suspiciously.

"Okay, Nate, what have these two kids been up to in here?" Eddie asked.

Nate chuckled.  "Funny you should ask, Eddie.  They've been trying to convince me to play chaperone for them tonight."

"Tonight?  What's going on tonight?" he asked as he looked into the refrigerator.

Jeron cleared his throat and swallowed hard.  "Welll, sir, I was hoping I could take Lizzie skating--to make up for not going to the game with her," he explained.

"You know Jeron, you're just full of surprises," Eddie remarked as he turned away from the fridge and looked at the boy,

Jeron shrugged and gave Eddie a nervous grin.  "Does that mean we can go?" he asked, unsure.
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"Please dad, Nate will be there with us." begged Lizzie.

"Give them a break Eddie.  They deserve to have a good time.  And I make sure they don't get into too much trouble." said Nate.

"Alright fine you both can go.  Provided that Nate keep an eye on you two." said Eddie.

"Thanks Daddy you're the greatest." said Lizzie hugging Eddie.

"Yeah yeah yeah you just behave yourself and Jeron you keep your hands to yourself." warned Eddie.

"Damn Pops ain't nobody going touch your daughter..yet" said Jeron with a smile.

"Excuse you?" stunned Eddie.

"I mean I will be on my best behavior sir." said Jeron.

"That's what I thought.  Don't play with me Jeron I'm warning you." said Eddie.

"Eddie is going to be fine relax." said Nate.

"It better be Nate because if something happens to Lizzie.  Son or not I'm holding you personally responsible." warned Eddie.

"Eddie I promise you I will keep an close eye on them." said Nate.

"That's all I want to hear." said Eddie.

Meanwhile back in San Diego Hospital Charles started wake up.

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At first, Charles just laid still and glanced around the room, trying to remember what went on.  He noticed his mother asleep in the chair next to him and was a bit confused, as he wondered:  Wasn't Cassie in that chair last night?  What's Mom doing here?

Then, as he became more and more aware of his surroundings, he tried to sit up and was shocked that he couldn't lift his arms because his hands were strapped down and restrained.  Thoughts started racing through his mind as he started to panic:  Why would they have me tied down like this?  What are they gonna do to me?  Did I do something wrong???

Then he heard familiar voices outside in the hallway getting closer and closer to his room--Cassie's voice and Dana's voice, talking and laughing--and he felt less anxious.  They'll know what's going on, he thought to himself.

The door to his room opened and Cassie and Dana came in, talking about Eddie's phone call.

"I swear, Cassie, your father is just over the top, girl!  We've got poor Charles here to worry about and he's moaning and groaning about some ole basketball tickets that Jeron had.  He should be GLAD somebody wanted to treat him to a game!" Dana was saying as she took a seat next to sleeping Marla.

Cassie laughed as she sat at the foot of Charles' bed.  "That's my dad--Worry Wart #1!"

Neither of them noticed right away that Charles was awake.
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"C AAAAASieeeeee." said Charles very slowly.

"Did you say something Mrs. A?" asked Cassie.

"No" said Mrs. A.

"I could've sworn someone said my name." said Cassie.

"Caaaaaaaaaasssssieeee!!!" Charles spoke again.

"I heard it too." said Dana.

Then suddenly they saw Charles moving around and awake.


"Get...me...out..of ...here." said Charles

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The three females gasped as they all stood up excitedly and gazed at Charles with their mouths opened wide.

Cassie started pointing nervously at him.  "He---he---he's AWAKE, you guys! HE'S AWAKE!"

"I'll go get somebody!" Dana volunteered as she quickly turned to leave.

It took all of the strength he had, but Charles yelled out "NO DANA!!"

Frightened, Dana stopped dead in her tracks.  "No? What do you mean no?" she asked as she turned and looked at him.

"Charles, we've gotta get a doctor or nurse or SOMEBODY!" Cassie reasoned.

"Yeah, baby," Marla agreed as she rubbed Charles' head.

"I wanna leave here-------with Cassie--------today," he explained.  "NOW," he added.

The three women looked back and forth at each other, very worried.
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"Why now?  And why with me?" asked Cassie.

"I need to get Utah as soon as possible." said CHarles.

"Charles that's crazy we can't just up and leave to Utah like that.  Especially in your condition." said Cassie.

"Charles you have plenty of time to go to Utah.  But you really needto get your strength back." said Marla.

"But I have to go now." said Charles.

"Charles if you're trying to get me to there so we can get married that's out of the question.  I'm not ready and my dad won't go for it." said Cassie.

"Cassie you don't understand I need to go." said Charles.

"But why?" asked Cassie.

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Then all of a sudden, Cassie remembered the pcutre of Robin and the newspaper headline that had set Charles off in the first place.  It read:  HERO PASSENGER RECUPERATES IN UTAH HOSPITAL.

Cassie gulped nervously as she tried to put the pieces together in her mind.  Charles must want to get to Robin, she thought.

"Dana!   Mrs. A!  I need to speak with you privately," she said as she grabbed both womens' hands and quickly started leading them out of Charles' room.

"Cassie!  Don't go!" Charles protested.

"I promise we'll be right back, Charles," she said as she continued out of his room hand-in-hand with the other two.

When they got far enough away from his room, Cassie stopped and looked at Marla and Dana, fear in her eyes.

"We can't let Charles go to Utah.  I think he wants to kill Robin."
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"What that's crazy." said Marla.

"Look Robin is in Utah.  Charles and I was planning to go to Utah.  When he saw this paper Charles totally went crazy." said Cassie.

"You don't he's actually crazy enough to that?" asked Dana.

"It happened before.  Charles get so jealous it's not even funny.  He goes crazy when the first guy that comes near me." said Cassie.

"Until Robin is out of the hospital and leaves Utah, we are not going to let Charles out of our sight." said Marla.

"Come on now Charles isn't that crazy." said Dana.

"Dana, Charles isn't in his right mind right now.  We have to be there for him so he can be fully healthy." said Marla.

"I'm going back to the room to be with Charles." said Cassie.


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While Dana and Marla stayed out in the hallway a little longer, Marla paced back and forth nervously.

"Girl, you're as nervous as a cat!  Would you keep still please?" Dana complained as she leaned against the wall and drank a can of soda.

"That's easy for you to say!   How would you feel if one of your kids was in this situation right now?" Marla snapped back.

"Do I need to remind you that my son was in IRAQ???  That was no piece of cake for me either, you know.  Every day I thought I'd hear that Nate had been shot dead!" she admitted.

"But you were as cool as a cucumber, right?" Marla asked sarcastically.

"Look, all I'm saying is you need to focus all of your nervous energy into doing something constructive -- not pacing back and forth," Dana explained.

"Dana, let me explain something to you.  My son is in there, like Cassie said, probably plotting a murder.  And you know why I tend to agree with Cassie?  Because now that I think about it, his grandfather was a murderer and his DADDY was a murderer--both of them in the mafia.  The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, Dana.  Charles has proven already that he's got that killer instinct.  He tried to shoot Robin playing paint ball, he stabbed him, he trashed Mike's house, the list goes on and on.  I've got a serious problem on my hands, so pardon me for pacing back and forth a little!"

Dana put her hand on Marla's shoulder.

"No girl,  WE have got a serious problem on OUR HANDS," she corrected her friend.  "I'm sorry," she apologized.

After a hug, the two went back to Charles' room where they found Cassie trying to talk some sense into him.
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"Hey Beautiful I'm glad you're back." said Charles.

"Yeah Charles we need to talk." said Cassie.

"What's on your mind beautiful?" asked Charles.

"I know why you freaked out earlier it's because of Robin isn't it?" concerned Cassie.

"Yes." said Charles slowly.

"And I think I know why you so much in the hurry to go to Utah and if thinking what I'm you're about to do stop..stop right now.  You are not going to hurt Robin alright." warned Cassie.

"But Cassie you don't understand." said Charles as he tried to explain.

"No you look I know you Charles and I know  how you feel about Robin.  Robin is a my friend and he's going to stay my friend rather you like it or not.  You are my boyfriend and I love you and I will always love you.  I will not leave you for anyone not even Robin.  You have got to get over insecurity you have over Robin.  You are my life, you are the father of my two kids.  But when act like this it hurts me and stresses me out and I can't take anymore of this.  I'm not asking you I'm telling you do not hurt Robin.  Let him be.  Because if you kill Robin or attempt to kill Robin I'm leaving you for good this time and I'm going to take the twins with me because I don't want our children to know that their father is a murderer.  I'm here for you Charles and I am not going anywhere but you have to try and trust me." said Cassie.

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Marla and Dana stood quietly just outside of Charles' door listening to everything Cassie said.

"Sounds like our girl Cassie has everything under control, Marla," Dana whispered in Marla's ear.

Marla nodded, relieved and then knocked on the door before entering.

"Come in," Cassie said.

"Everything alright in here?  Charles?  You still planning on breaking out of the joint?" Dana teased as she walked in behind Marla.

"Cassie won't let me," Charles muttered, disappointed.

"Baby she's right.  Going to Utah--in your condition--right now--is out of the question.  It's fine if you want to get away a little later, but give yourself time to heal," Marla advised as she stroked the side of Charles' face.  "Okay?"

"Yeah, yeah, don't worry," he agreed reluctantly.

Marla smiled happily and kissed him on the forehead.
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"Robin bout time I get to Utah your ass better be out of here because coming for you." said Charles to himself.

"If there's anything you want Charles?" asked Dana.

"Yes will you please get one of the doctors to come and unstrapped me?  My wisk is killing me." whined Charles.

"I'll see what I can do Charles." said Dana.

Meanwhile back at Lincoln Heights Eddie was getting ready to spend time with Tay until he got out from the reonovation people.  They wanted Eddie to come over to ask question about the house.  Eddie agreed to come over.

"Eddie where are you going?" asked Jenn.

"People who are going to fix the house are here and I'm going to go see them." said Eddie.

"What about Tay?" asked Jenn.

"I'm going to still spend time with him.  This will only be a minute." said Eddie.

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Before Jenn could object, Eddie turned and left.  Jenn was so upset, she didn't know what to do, so she picked up the phone and called Vera to complain.

"Sis, why don't you bring your butt over here?" Vera suggested.  "We haven't seen each other in a long time, ya know?"

"Sorry about that, Vera.  So much has been going on!" Jenn explained, stressed.

"I can tell.  That's why you need to come over here and spend the day with me," Vera insisted.

"But what about Natalie?" Jenn asked.

"What ABOUT Natalie?  Bring her with you, dummy!  She's more than welcome with her cute little self!"

"And then there's Lizzie and Jeron and Tay......I can't leave them here unattended, Vera!"

"Jenn, you are impossible--you know that?" Vera asked as her patience wore thin.

"Well I guess Nate could supervise if he's not doing anything else...." Jenn continued.  "I'll ask Nate," she decided.

"Please do!" Vera sighed, aggravated.

Soon Jenn came back to the phone.

"Okay, Vera.  Nate said he'll keep an eye on the older ones.  Natalie and I are leaving now and we'll see you shortly."

"I'll be waiting," Vera assured her.

Jenn got off of the phone and rounded up Tay, Lizzie and Jeron.

"I'm taking Natalie and going to Aunt Vera's house.  Nate's in charge while I'm gone and don't give him any trouble."

"What about me and Dad?  We were supposed to hang," Tay reminded her.

"He'll be back for you.  At least that's what he says," Jenn said, doubtful.

Soon she and Natalie were in the car and on the way to Vera's house.
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Meanwhile back at the hospital in San Diego the Doctor went to check on Charles.  He's finally unstrapped  him.

"How do you feel?" asked the Doctor.

"I'm alright!  I'll feel alot better if I get out of this place." said Charles.

"I know I know.  No one likes being here.  But you have to take it one step at a time." said the docor.

"Is Charles leaving today?" asked Cassie.

"Well Charles is back to himself and the poison is finally out of his system.  However I can't let him go until tomorrow.  I really want to make sure that Charles is 100% and when he leaves make sure he gets plenty of rest and for God sakes do not show or do anything that will excite him." said the doctor.

"Will do doc." said Marla.

"You hear that Charles they are going to let you go tomorrow." said Cassie.

"I rather leave now." said Charles.

"Cassie shouldn't you be calling your grandparents and checking on the twins?" asked Dana.

"You're right.  I better call them right now." said Cassie.

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So Cassie called the Bradshaws and learned that everything was fine with her children.

"For some reason, they seem to cooperate when Beverly is around," the Judge told her.  "When it's just me by myself, they turn into gremlins!"'

Cassie laughed.  "I'm so glad they're behaving, Grandpa.  It's been very hectic over this way with their father."

Bradshaw groaned.  "So what's the prognosis?"

"He should be getting out tomorrow, but we've got to keep him calm," Cassie explained.

"WE???!!!  WE WHO???!!!" Bradshaw exploded.

"Well Grandpa, who else?  US!!  We're his family and he's out here in San Diego with no one but his Mom and she can't do it all alone, so WE have to help--me, Grandma, and YOU," Cassie continued.

"You know I don't like that boy, Cassandra," Bradshaw replied.

"Well just stay away from him then if you don't want to deal with him."

"In my own house?  I have to stay away from someone in my own house?"

"YES!!!" Cassie insisted.  "Pleeeeeeaaaasse, Grandpa......" she begged, turning on the charm.  "For meeeeee........"

The sound of her tiny, little voice got to her grandfather and he agreed to let Charles stay over.

"Oh Grandpa, you are the ABSOLUTE, BEST Grandfather on the PLANET!!!" Cassie said excitedly.  "Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!"

Hearing his granddaughter's reaction made the Judge laugh a little.  "Aw shucks," he replied bashfully.

"I love you, Grandpa!  Kiss Grandma for me and my babies, k???" Cassie continued rambling happily.

"Will do, punkin.  And uh........give the boy my best," he said hanging up the phone.
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"She such a wonderful girl.  I don't know what she sees in that boy.  Why can't be with Robin instead?" wondered Grandpa to himself.

Meanwhile back in Utah Robin was going through the magazines looking for an engagement ring for Lulu.

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At first, Robin couldn't believe how expensive some of the rings were, but then he remembered that he had millions of dollars in the bank so money was no object.

Robin wanted to get Lulu the most beautiful ring possible.  I can't mess this up, he said to himself.  She's gotta love it!

As Robin read the details on one of the rings that caught his eye, the door to his hospital room started to open slowly and before he knew it, the older hispanic woman who had been on the plane with him was standing in front of his bed holding a bouquet of flowers in her hand with a big smile on her face.

"Well, hello...." he greeted her, pleasantly surprised.

"Hello.  It's so good to see you--finally!  How are you, Robin?" she asked in a motherly tone.

"I'm doing well.  I should be going back to school soon.  But you know, I don't even know your name," he admitted.

"Carmen," she replied as she put the flowers in a vase for him and set it next to his bed.

"Thank you, Carmen.  They're pretty."  He reached out his arms and she eagerly gave him a hug and kiss.

"I'm glad you like them, Robin.  It's the least I could do for the boy who saved my life!"

"We saved each other," he replied.  "So......THANK YOU!"

She noticed the magazine in his lap. 

"What are you reading?" she asked.

"Nothing.  I'm shopping for an engagement ring.  I proposed to my girl and she said yes," he said proudly.

"Nice!" she replied.  "Let me see?" she asked, pointing to the magazine.

"Well, I was thinking about this one," he explained as he pointed to the ring he liked.

"What do you think, Carmen?  Do you think she'll like this one?" he asked uncertain.

"It's a beauty!  But remember this:  as long as it's from you, it doesn't matter what it looks like--she'll love it."

"Yeah?" he asked.

"Yes," she assured him as she pinched his cheek.

Robin put the magazine down.  "I can do this later," he said.  "Let's talk," he suggested.

So Carmen pulled up a chair and sat and talked with Robin.
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Meanwhile back in Lincoln Heights Eddie was with the people who is going to fix up their house.

"So how long this will take for you guys to fix our home up?" asked Eddie.

"It won't take too long just a couple of weeks. This house needs a lot of work so I think we're going to get started now." said one of the Renovators.

"That's great!  I've been waiting a longtime for this." said Eddie.

"Do you have the money to pay us?" asked the guy.

"Yes, but I'll give it to you when I the work is finished." said Eddie.

"Deal." said the Renovator.

Meanwhile back at the house...

"So Jeron when are we going skating." asked Lizzie.

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"I guess we'd better find out what time is good for Nate.   He likes you, Lizzie--go ask him." Jeron suggested.

Lizzie ran upstairs and found Nate shaving in the bathroom. 

"Hey Nate!"

"Hey Lizzie.  Is Jeron behaving himself downstairs with you?" he teased.

Lizzie laughed.  "He's cool.  What time can we go skating?" she asked anxiously.

"Oh.......about that....." Nate sounded unsure.

"What Nate?  Don't tell me you forgot already?" Lizzie said starting to get disappointed.

"Oh no, no, I didn't forget.  I just got a call back from a job I interviewed for, and they want to see me again--in an hour.  So, I'm not sure when I'll be done with them," he explained.

Lizzie sighed.  "But you can still take us, right?" she persisted.

"I shouldn't be too long, Lizzie.  The rink stays open late anyway," he said trying to make her feel better.

"So when you go on your interview, just me, Tay and Jeron are gonna be here--ALONE?" she asked.

"Hmmmm.....good point," he said realizing there was a dilemma.  "I guess you guys will have to come with me and stay in the car."

"Why don't you take the boys and let me stay here?" she suggested.

"Nah....this is Mrs. Antoni's house--not yours.  I don't think it would be right," he decided.  "Tell Tay and Jeron to be ready soon--I don't want to be late for this interview."

"Okaaaaay......" she agreed reluctantly.

Meanwhile, back in Utah, Carmen is finishing up her visit with Robin.

"I'm so glad I got to come by and see you, Robin.  I didn't want us to just never see each other again after all we experienced together," she explained as she started to get up from her chair.

"I totally agree, Carmen.  We shared something really special that not alot of people ever do."

"And you know what, Robin?  I'm gonna share something else with you," she said as she started to take off the small diamond ring she was wearing.

"Your ring, Carmen?  I can't take your ring!" he objected.

She ignored his objection and put it firmly in his hand and closed his hand around it.  "You take this and give it to your girl--as a test.  Remember what I told you?  If she reall