What Lies Beyond, Chapter 31
At Laura's hotel opening — Kevin took the stage. "I want to thank you all for coming tonight, and I want to especially thank AJ for naming the hotel after my wife. Laura would have loved this. I wish she were here with us, but this is a wonderful way to honor her," Kevin said, becoming emotional as Lulu stepped up beside him. "Yes, my mother—if she can't be here with us—this is a beautiful way to honor her. We can't forget everyone who died that night. We will miss all of them," Lulu added.
AJ was enjoying the moment when Nikolas approached him. "AJ, if you ever need financial help to keep this hotel running, let me know." "I will." "Thank you." "You're welcome."
Carly was upset about everyone's admiration for the hotel when her phone rang. "Carly Spencer, no, you can't do that!" she yelled, hanging up and approaching Tracy. "You did this! You made sure I wouldn't pass inspection or get my permit to open the hotel! You've gone too far, lady! Maybe I'll tell everyone the secret about Gabriella!" she yelled as Skye passed by her. "What secret about my daughter? What do you know about my daughter?" Skye yelled. "Not here!" Tracy interjected as Gabriella approached. "Yes, what's going on? You know nothing about me!" Gabriella shouted. "Oh, I know a lot about you! You're not the biological daughter of Skye and Lorenzo." "What are you talking about? I gave birth to Gabriella—you weren't there!" Skye exclaimed. "She's just upset about her hotel that isn't going to happen," Tracy said as Lorenzo and Tea entered. "What's going on?" Lorenzo asked, upset. "Carly keeps saying I'm not your biological daughter! What's happening?" Gabriella shouted. "Lorenzo! This is a mistake, right?" Skye said, looking at him. "I'm sorry, it's not! I'm done with the blackmail, Carly. It's time I tell my family the truth," Lorenzo said. "No! I'm not your biological daughter!" Gabriella yelled. "You are our daughter in every way that matters. I love you," Lorenzo replied, as Gabriella cried. "Lorenzo, start talking," Skye urged.
