Secret Keeper

Season 4 Episode 3

Disclaimer: I only own Layla all other characters unless otherwise noted belong to someone else.

A/N: Reminder that I wrote this story 10 Years ago. I was a different writer then so if something is off or too Mary Jane I apologize. But I do hope you still enjoy.

Layla arrived at the Empire, Sophie on hip. She had been staying at Dan's for the time being but it was time she returned to her home. Her family. She was getting ready to walk through the elevator when someone called for her.

"Miss Archibald" a staff member said "This was sent for you over the summer."

She grabbed the envelope and headed up to the suite.

"Everything's so different. Keep wanting to call him Henry." A cute blonde said.

"It's a long story, but it has a happy ending." Chuck replied.

"Should I make us some breakfast?"
"You don't have to make anything for anyone. You can have whatever you want at the touch of a button. Now Simone is waiting for you in the spa on the second floor. Just tell her what you'd like to eat. She'll have it delivered before your massage or after. It's entirely up to you." Chuck said to the girl and putting her on the elevator.

"Layla" Nate said.

"Nate" she replied.

"So, Henry, why do I get the impression that you might not have told her your whole life story?" Nate asked Chuck.

"Can I have a moment with your sister?"

"Sure see ya later" Nate said and left.

Layla sat Sophie down and the little girl ran for the bedroom.

"She's gotten so big its crazy" he replied.

"It's hard to believe she really isn't a baby anymore. She knows a lot of words and spending the summer with Rufus I'm sure she can play guitar by now."

"Wouldn't surprise me" he said.

Layla walked over to him and hugged him he held her close.

"I missed you so much this summer Chuck. I should of known something was wrong but I was to worried about me to even think."

"Its okay you told me a boy free summer. How well did that work"

"Well the first few days not so well. I had French boys flirting non stop. I told them I was married but it didn't work because I didn't have a ring."

"So let me guess you call Carter to buy you one."

"No I bought myself one" She said holding out her hand.

"It's beautiful. Definity a Layla Archibald ring."

"You should know that..."
"That you changed your name. I know. When I got back last night that was the first thing my PI had sent me."
"Good to know your always watching me." She joked.

"Well I have to go meet Lily. Will I see you tomorrow for the..."

"Of course, and I'm still good to live here right?"

"Always" he said and kissed her cheek and left.

She walked into her room and spotted Sophie playing on the floor. She picked her up and set her on the bed and went over to her dresser. She pulled out the yellow envelope and pulled out the papers. She found something she hadn't seen before and called Carter.

"How did you know I was going to change my name?"

"Good morning to you too Layla."

"Oh my god did I wake you?"
"No I was up."
"Are you sure you sound groggy"