What lies beyond chapter 49
At Gabriella's closets — Gabriella was sitting at her desk, thinking about her biological mother and trying to contact her. She felt emotional as Charlotte came by. "Did you order those clothes?" "Yes, I did." "I'm surprised we could afford them. Sales haven't been that good around here to buy that many clothes." "I know, I may have maxed out my credit card, but I don't care," Gabriella said. "Really! You don't care about spending my money?" Lorenzo asked as he came in. "Daddy, why are you here?" Gabriella asked. "Why are you here!" she yelled. "Because you spent your trust funds. The card company called me about it." "I just had to order some clothes for the store, that's all." "To use your money?" "It's just money." "I guess let's go home; you need to rest." "I will not let this kidney disease take over my life." "I know, but you have been through a lot." "Yes, I have. Some of it's your fault!" Gabriella yelled as she got up and didn't feel well. "Let's get you home," Lorenzo said; he didn't want to fight in front of Charlotte. "Charlotte, call me if you need me." "I will." Gabriella and Lorenzo left.
At ELQ — Skye was enjoying showing Lila Rae around. "Why don't I show you the deal we're working on? It's a deal that will make us millions, but it will also destroy a family in town." "Mother," Skye said, "business cannot be personal. You have to just take deals that you want; you have to be ruthless." Ned came in. "Yes, you do. So, Lila Rae, you are coming to work here?" "Yes, I need to do something besides my music." "I was just going to tell Lila Rae about our deal, going after the Cassadine empire." "Yes, it's almost done," Ned said.
At the Quartermaine mansion — Tracy was in the living room with Brooklyn. "Now that you're taking a break from music, what are you going to do?" "I don't know. I was thinking of starting my own business." "Like what?" "I haven't thought that far." "Whatever you want, it will be amazing," Tracy said.
Lorenzo and Gabriella came into the foyer. "Daddy, I'm home. You can go." "You should rest." "I will." "I understand you are upset with me, but you can't push me away. I'll always be there for you. I'm your father. You stood by me when no one else did. I love you. I don't regret you in my life." Lorenzo said, kissed Gabriella on the cheek, and left.
