What Lies Beyond Chapter 28
At The Quartermaine, Tracy was at home, thinking about the secret involving Gabriella and wondering what to do about it when Skye entered. "Mother," Skye said as she looked at Tracy. "What, Skye?" Tracy asked, finally responding. "I have been trying to call you. What's going on?" "Sorry, I was just thinking about everything we've been through these last couple of months." "Yes, it has been a lot." "Yes, it has. I never thought we would get along the way we have. I appreciate our relationship." "I do too. I never thought I would need you in my life." "Same here." "We do have something to discuss. You may not like it, but I've decided to leave Lorenzo alone. If I go after him, a new mob boss will come, and that will be dangerous for my girls." "I understand you want to keep your daughters safe." "Thank you." "What was your pregnancy with Gabriella like?" "Why do you ask?" "I was just curious." "It was difficult. I went into the hospital to have Gabriella, and while in labor, I was unconscious." "Oh, I'm sorry." "Thanks. It took the whole time, then I woke up to a beautiful daughter." "Yes, you did. I never thought I would want to be a mother, but the girls are my everything." Skye said as Lila Rae and Gabriella came in. "Mother, Grandmother, I have a dress for you to wear tonight," Gabriella said, holding bags in her hands. "Thank you for picking out our dresses," Skye said. "You're welcome. Charlotte and I are going to add personal shopping to the store as a service— that's a great idea," Tracy said. "Yes, it is. I love both of you so much. Being your mother is everything to me," Skye said, feeling emotional, and she went to her daughters and hugged them. "Mother, we love you too," Lila Rae said. "Lila Rae, have you thought about working at ELQ?" Tracy asked. "What's going on?" Skye asked. "I think Lila Rae should work with you at ELQ, if she wants to," Tracy replied. "I have thought about it, and I should have a backup plan." "That's wonderful. Tomorrow we will start." "Alright." "We should get ready for the reopening." "Yes." Elizabeth and AJ were walking before the reopening. "I have a surprise for tonight." "What's that?" "I renamed the hotel." "To what?" "Laura." "Oh, AJ, that's a wonderful way to honor Laura." "Yes, I believe so. I told her family today I wanted them to know." "I loved it. Laura lives on." "Yes, she does," AJ said. "I just wish she was here too."
