What Lies Beyond Ch 8
At Olivia's restaurant — Lucky and Lulu were having lunch with their children. It was hard for both of them, so they left the table to get drinks. "Lucky, are you alright?" "It's hard trying to pick up a relationship with Ayden. I miss so much time, and that's on me." "Yes, it's hard. I understand that." "You missed Charlotte, and Rocco wasn't your fault. You were in a coma." "Yes, a too-long coma," Lulu said as Elizabeth, Ned, and Dante came by. "What's going on?" "We need to talk to Ayden. It's business," Dante said. They went over to him. "Ayden, you have been doing great with the restaurant, and we appreciate it. I know Olivia would love it. We want you to run it." "You want to give me the restaurant?" "Yes, you're a great cook." "I wouldn't change anything that Olivia did. She was great at running the restaurant," Ayden replied. "My mom loves the way you cook too. She believes in you," Dante added. "I will be happy to run it, but on one condition." "What's that?" "I'm keeping the name." "Thank you." "Thanks to you both. I don't know much about the business side," Lulu admitted. "I will help you with that part," Ned said.
Elizabeth was watching her son and feeling proud as Lucky came by. "Our son is now running a restaurant," Elizabeth said. "Yes, and that's because of you. You did this," Lucky responded.
At Lorenzo's coffee shop — Lorenzo was ordering some cookies and tea for Gabriella when Ric entered. "Ric, why are you here?" "I want some coffee, and your place makes the best coffee in town. I want to warn you that just because the governor pardons you doesn't mean I won't come after you. You better watch yourself." "No, that would be you," Lorenzo said as he handed Ric the coffee. "Now leave," Lorenzo added. "I'm not scared of you. I was never scared of you," Ric said and left.
Skye was walking along the docks when Ric approached her. "Skye, are you alright?" "Not really. A lot has happened." "Yes, it has." "So, you went to get coffee at Lorenzo? Are you asking for trouble?" "I was just warning Lorenzo that I will be watching him." "Oh." Skye hesitated. "Do you want to get some lunch?" "I would love to," Skye said.
