What Lies Beyond, Chapter 11
At the Quartermaine mansion — Elizabeth and AJ were talking. "AJ, when Skye was here, you looked nervous talking to her about Lorenzo. What's going on? Are you keeping a secret?" "Yes, I am. That night Gabriella was shot, I learned a secret about her." "What is it? Is it bad?" Elizabeth asked. "Yes, it is," AJ said as he got up and closed the door. "Gabriella isn't Skye and Lorenzo's biological daughter." "No, I did know her blood type was different. I just didn't realize that they adopted her." "She was not illegally adopted. Lorenzo stole her, and Skye doesn't know about it." "No. I don't want Skye to know; it will destroy her." "She loves Gabriella, and that wouldn't change no matter what." "I hope not," AJ said.
At Olivia's restaurant — Ned was talking to Ayden about the restaurant when Carly came in. "Carly, you're back in town." "Yes, I am. And I was wondering if the job is still available?" "That's up to Ayden. This is his restaurant now." "Really?" "Yes. We do need a hostess. Ned, what do you think?" "Ayden, all the business decisions are yours now." "Alright, Carly. I guess the job's yours." "Thanks," Carly said. Ayden left. "So my boss is a young guy." "We all have to start somewhere, and I think this is perfect for you," Ned said and left.
At Steve's — Steve was taking care of Jeff, who was staying with him. "I'm glad you're alright. It was touch and go." "Well, I had some great doctors on my team." "Yes, you did." "This is my second chance to get it right," Jeff said as Elizabeth came in with bags of medication in her hands. "Dad, I have your medicine." "Thank you. How are you?" "I'm alright. Ayden is taking over Olivia's restaurant." "Really? That's nice," Steve said. "You and Olivia had a relationship, didn't you?" "Yes, we did. It was a long time ago. Mom didn't like it." "Your mother doesn't want anyone with you?" "No. Thank God she's gone. She can't hurt anyone," Steve said.
Hayden was outside the door, thinking about leaving, when Sarah came by. "I know this isn't easy, and as a father, I understand there are many mistakes."
"Yes, it is. I have made mistakes as a mother too, but not like him." "No matter how we try not to, our father—" "Yes, we can't change biology," Hayden said, and they went inside.
