New Beginnings

Calm Before The Storm

Victor and Nikki sat with Christianson on the couch in the living room. Christianson laid asleep on Victor's chest. The two were watching TV. After all the chaos of the party it was nice to have this quiet time alone, just their little family. Nikki turned to ask Victor a question, when she noticed he had fallen asleep. "How lucky am I to have these two." "A wonderful, husband, and an adorable son." "I wish life could stay like this forever." She wanted to capture this moment, so she hurried to get her phone. She snapped a close up of Victor and Christianson. Nikki was so happy to capture this moment, which she knew she would cherish forever.

Meanwhile, at the Abbott mansion, Jack sat in his room, on a hard wooden chair. It was dark, except for a small lamp in the corner. Ashley walked in from Christianson's party. She had been worried about Jack. Ever since he and Nikki had lunch, he would go to the office, then go to his room and drink. He barely spoke to anyone. She walked upstairs to go check on him. Ashley approached him slowly, "Jack," she called. There was no answer. Three empty whiskey bottles on the floor, and one in his hand. "Jack are you okay?" "Were they happy?" Jack mumbled. "Was who happy Jack?" What are you talking about?" "Were the two love bird's happy?" Jack said with face so cold it could freeze mercury. "You mean Victor and Nikki?" Ashley wondered. "Who else Ashley?" "Well, they seemed to be, why are you asking?" "Just curious," Jack replied mysteriously. "Jack, why are you so concerned about Victor and Nikki." "Don't worry Ashley, it'll all be well again." "Jack, you're scaring me, what are you talking about?" He took another swig of whiskey. "Oh stop pretending to be concerned," Jack began, "all you've ever wanted is Victor isn't it?" "I'm right aren't I."Jack what has gotten into you, you know damn well I'm married to Tucker," Ashley yelled. "That never stopped you before from getting to your poor, innocent Victor." "The bastard always wins doesn't he," Jack said while throwing the whiskey bottle across the room. "Jack you're drunk , you don't know what you're doing." "The hell I don't," Jack said while grabbing his coat and walking out the bedroom door. "Jack where are you going, you're not going to Victor's are you?" "Don't wait up for me sis." Ashley ran to the door and called after Jack. He didn't even look like her calling phased him one bit. "What am I going to do, I've got to stop him some how," Ashley thought to herself. "I need to warn Victor and Nikki."