What Lies Beyond Chapter 14
At the Quartermaine mansion, Skye was in the den looking at all the medication Gabriella was taking and worrying about her daughter when Monica entered."Monica, are you doing all right?' Skye asked as Monica sat down."Yes, I am. I just wanted some tea. So, Gabriella is home?" 'Yes, and she is now on all this medication,' Skye said as Monica looked at it."It may be overwhelming, but this will help Gabriella recover.' "I hope you're right. Dr. Robinson wants to make sure Gabriella eats when she's on this medication.' 'Yes, it's important too. We will make sure she does." 'Yes, I blame Lorenzo for this because it was easy, but deep down I blame myself. It was my daughter who shot my other daughter,' Skye said. "As a parent, we try everything to keep our children safe, and sometimes it's out of our control.' Monica replied as Gabriella entered the room."Monica, it's good to see you.' "You too. Come have some tea with me," Monica said as Tracy entered."Gabriella, I'm glad you're home. Skye, we need to talk about a deal at ELQ," Tracy said."Can it wait?" 'No," Tracy replied, and they went into the foyer.' "What is it, Mother?' "I heard you were having dinner with Ric last night. What is going on?" Tracy asked.
At Lorenzo's place, Lorenzo was at home pouring himself a drink as Tea entered, leaving the door open.'Lorenzo, I have all the paperwork ready. All you have to do is sign it—and somehow, Skye,' "I can forge Skye's signature.' "I didn't hear that.' 'So, does this mean that Gabriella's adoption is legal?' Lorenzo asked.'Yes, we just need to find her biological parents so we can have them sign away their rights, and Gabriella is all yours.' "Gabriella can never know she was adopted,' Lorenzo said as Carly entered.'Gabriella adopted!' Carly yelled. "You heard that! Yes! I have a feeling Skye doesn't know, and there is more to the story.' 'Yes, there is. Skye doesn't know that our baby she was pregnant with is dead. You better keep your mouth shut,' Lorenzo yelled.'Oh, I will. I don't care that Gabriella is adopted, but I will keep my mouth shut—for a price!' Carly yelled."How much?' Lorenzo demanded."I want to open my own restaurant or hotel; I need more than Bobbie's dining,' Carly replied."Fine! I'll do it. I will do anything for my baby girl,' she said.
Deep down, your children bring out the best in you,' Carly said.'Lorenzo, you don't have to do this. You can tell Skye," Tea said.
Lorenzo sighed deeply, knowing the weight of his choices.
