Finding you, Genevieve, chapter 68
On the docks, Victor and Genevieve returned to town. "Victor, I'm going to buy the land. Why don't you go talk to Nikolas?" Genevieve asked. "Genevieve," Victor responded. "Victor, you need to do this," Genevieve urged. "You're right, I do," Victor said. He kissed Genevieve and then left.
At the lakehouse, Josslyn entered and turned on the lights to find a man there. "Who are you? I will call the cops," Josslyn said, pulling out her phone. "Josslyn, it's me," Jax said as he stepped into view. "Daddy," Josslyn exclaimed. "Yes, baby, I'm home," Jax replied. "How?" Josslyn asked. "It's a long story. For a while, I didn't remember who I was, and I'm sorry I missed so much with you. My little girl, you're all grown up," Jax said. "Yes, I am," Josslyn responded. "Are you happy?" Jax asked. "Yes, oh, Mother is going to be happy to see you," Josslyn said. "How is Carly?" Jax asked. "Good. Mother is seeing someone," Josslyn replied. "Who?" Jax questioned. "A married man, Todd Manning. Mother thinks I don't know," Josslyn said. "Oh, she hasn't a chance. What about you?" Jax inquired. "I'm seeing someone—Luis Alcazar. He's a lovely man," Josslyn answered. "Luis?" Jax echoed. "He's not like his father. Luis is opening a restaurant today. You sure you'll come?" Josslyn asked. "Maybe. How is his mother, Skye?" Jax inquired. "Skye is trying. Lorenzo is in jail," Josslyn said. "Really? The cops finally got him?" Jax asked. "Thanks to his own daughter, Genevieve, who put him away. Daddy, are you still in love with Skye?" Josslyn asked. "I care for your mother, but yes, my heart is with Skye. Are you okay?" Jax responded. "Yes, Daddy. If that's who you want, then go for her. After all, Lorenzo is in jail; he won't get out," Josslyn said. "It's not that easy. I hurt Skye," Jax admitted. "I know. I let Skye keep the company; I didn't want it," Josslyn explained. "Why not?" Jax questioned. "I didn't want to disappoint you," Josslyn answered. "Never. Baby, we are going to make up for all this time we've lost," Jax promised. "I hope so," Josslyn said.
At Nikolas and Emily's, Emily and Nikolas were having coffee when Victor entered. "Victor, how was the cabin? Did you and Genevieve have a nice time?" Emily asked. "Mother, I want to thank you for taking care of me and Alexander and loving me," Victor said. "You don't have to thank me, I love you," Emily replied. "I know the truth now. Who my real mother is—it's Britt Westbourne. Why did you lie?" Victor yelled. "Victor, how did you find out?" Nikolas asked. "Enough! It's time for the truth," Victor demanded. "Fine, you're right. It's time," Nikolas agreed. "Yes, it is," Emily added. "I dated Britt when I thought Emily was dead, and Britt ended up pregnant and left town. I found out she was pregnant, searched for her, and found her holding you and your brother in her house, with a gun. She was going to kill all three of you because of me. After I took you and your brother from her arms, I tried to stop her and take the gun, but it was too late. Britt shot herself. After I dealt with that, I found out Emily was alive and went searching for her. I was with two twin boys to raise alone, and I found the woman I loved. I asked Emily to help me raise you and your brother, which she loved as her own," Nikolas explained. "Alexander and I had the right to know the truth about our mother. Emily, I do love you, and I just want the truth," Victor said. "I understand," Emily responded. "Why did my birth mother fall apart? Was it because you didn't love her?" Josslyn asked. "I think so, and Britt isn't very stable either. Her father is Faison, and he's very unstable," Nikolas explained. "I just wish you hadn't kept the truth from us, Father," Nikolas added. "I know, I'm sorry," Victor apologized. "I have to go and meet the woman I love. We're building a house together. I finally have the woman I love, and no one is going to take her away from me," Victor declared and left. "Nikolas, are you okay?" Emily asked. "I know the truth will come out soon," Nikolas replied. "Yes," Emily agreed.
