Rolf was holding Gina’s hand, his voice low and urgent. “Oh, Gina –”
Gina cut him off, her eyes blazing. “You are going to turn John back into the man that he once was immediately. ”
Rolf hesitated.
“You know, perhaps you — do you want me to tell Steffy how you almost sold him out to that tarty little I. S. A. agent?
”
Gina leaned in, her voice shaking with rage. “Because he — because John is about to make Marlena his wife, and I will not allow that. I know you still love me, Nicole! ”
Marlena’s voice cracked over the phone.
“You must not lose hope, not now. Or what if he slips back into a coma? ”
Gina’s tone turned cold. “If you don’t talk to me, if you don’t tell me who killed Franco, my daughter will die at midnight.
”
Marlena pleaded, “I know that because I can feel that, because a little part of you will always live inside of me, and a little part of me will always live inside of you. ”
Abe stepped between them, his hands raised. “It’s all right. Stay back.
If he gets upset –”
Roman’s voice cut through. “Sami’s life is on the line, Lexie. ”
Eddie nodded. “All right.
Then, I will have you sign the stenographer’s copy. The Moronis will never find you. ”
Gina whispered, “I never meant to hurt you. ”
Nicole shouted, “Stop it, the both of you!
”
Gina turned to Nicole, a bitter smile on her lips. “Oh, I guess your wife didn’t bother to tell you. All those dreams, those promises — I guess they didn’t mean anything. You’re the joke, and I want you to get off my property before I really do call the cops.
”
Nicole’s voice trembled. “I’m happy for you — for both of you. ”
Carson shot back, “I am not the one who sealed your daughter’s fate, Dr. Evans.
”
Marlena’s eyes narrowed. “Well, it’s not going to happen because right now Roman is talking to Roberto, who will undoubtedly tell him that the mob killed Franco, not Sami. ”
Gina’s face twisted with rage. “You only care about your future, about your career.
If he finds out that Sami is going to die, all of it will have been for nothing. ”
Victor slammed his hand on the table. “All right. Now don’t waste any more time.
”
Roman’s voice was grim. “And then Moroni put a contract out on him. ”
Roberto stepped forward. “That night at the penthouse grill, the bullet that hit your daughter was meant for Franco.
”
A nurse shouted, “Code blue! ”
Gina’s voice dripped with venom. “Why should she tell you she loves you? ”
Rolf shook his head.
“Stefano will never allow it. You are going to perform the procedure and turn him back to the man that he was. Tell me. ”
Lucas muttered to himself, “Let’s hope you’re asleep, because if you hear the news, it’s all over.
”
Marlena called out, “Yes, safely, return her safely. ”
Roman asked, “Any news from Mickey? ”
Gina snapped, “Look, you stay with Roberto. ”
Roman said, “All right.
”
Orin offered, “Look, I will stay with you all night if you want me to. ”
Sami shook his head. “I’m not going to be here that long. ”
Nicole’s voice faltered.
“I never hid the fact that I was in love with Eric. ”
Lucas sighed. “Yeah, but now I understand, Nicole. I understand why Eric wouldn’t accept that.
I’ll check on him. ”
Gina’s eyes gleamed with dark resolve. “But surely Stefano would understand. But Gina must understand if I deactivate the chip in John’s brain and Stefano finds out, there will be hell to pay.
The real Princess Gina was no angel, but this one — this one is the very devil. ”
She looked away, her voice barely a whisper. “They must be devastated. ”
Gina continued, “And if Roman is successful, then I assume they’ll continue with their wedding plans.
So stay away from him. ”
Bo’s voice was firm. “Do you understand what I just said to you? ”
Gina smiled coldly.
“Oh, yes, I understand. I understand perfectly. ”
Gina’s voice turned to steel. “I do not want Marlena’s daughter to die.
But on the other hand, if she does, it would stop John from marrying Marlena and give me more than enough time to turn him back into the man he once was. That’ll happen… absolutely, ’cause I am not going to let anything or anyone stop me from getting back my true love. ”
John’s voice was calm.
“Midnight’s still a long way off, Doc, and I know God is watching over her. ”
Kate’s voice brightened. “Well, that’s good, because I have a wonderful surprise for you. I have arranged for an absolutely fabulous honeymoon just for the two of you.
You leave the first thing tomorrow morning. ”
Marlena’s voice was strained. “I should have heard from my dad by now. ”
Kate said, “I’ll let you know if there’s any news.
”
Marlena asked, “Any change? ”
Gina’s voice was dark and determined. “If you don’t talk to me, if you don’t tell me who killed Franco, my daughter will die at midnight.
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