Sami sat down on the couch and opened up the laptop. She grinned as she saw the screen flicker up. “Smile for the cameras honey.” Unbeknownst to Lucas, EJ had Billie’s security system installed into Sami’s apartment.  Lucas would be appalled if he knew that Sami and EJ were using his own sister’s technology to spy on him.  EJ wheeled into the living room after checking on the twins in the nursery, “Shall I make popcorn?”, he looked at her cockeyed with a flirtatiousness about him. She laughed, “You’re just in time for the main event.”

She swiveled the laptop so that they both could watch as EJ moved from the wheelchair to the couch.They both watched with intrigue as Lucas headed to answer the door.

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“May I help you?”, Lucas asked the pretty brunette at his door. He immediately switched to charm mode and tried to pick her up, “Don’t tell me you just moved in and are looking for a big, strong handyman to fix up your apartment?” Savannah stared at him in disbelief, “You’re joking right?”

“I never joke with a beautiful woman.” He attempted to lean seductively against the doorway. Savannah wrinkled her brow in disgust, “I’m sorry Mr. Horton but we appear to have gotten off on the wrong foot,” she held out her hand to introduce herself, “I’m Savannah O’Brien, from CPS, I’m hear to conduct an onsite visit for the custody hearing.” Lucas jaw dropped in shock.  He motioned for her to come in.

She stepped into the apartment and began to remove her coat.

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Sami and EJ watched this interaction with intensity. It was as if they were master puppeteers watching their carefully orchestrated play as it happened. EJ couldn’t help himself and felt the need to give a running commentary, much to Sami’s chagrin. “Oh what a big, strapping man you are.” EJ batted his eyes and acted dramatically. “Take me now Lucas”, he yelled as he fell back onto the pillows on the couch and put his hand to his forehead. Sami could barely watch the screen for the fit of laughter that now racked her body. Sami composed herself long enough to do her Lucas impersonation. She pointed at EJ and had a very serious look on her face as she said, “Woman get in that kitchen and make me a sandwich.” EJ nearly fell off the couch at his wife’s antics.  They both decided then that they should straighten up and pay attention because the real fun was just beginning. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________Savannah removed her coat and was taking in her surroundings and making mental notes. “Can I get you something to drink, Ms O’Brien?” Lucas asked. He was embarrassed at his behavior and was desperately trying to make up for it. “A water would be great. Shall we get started?” She removed the legal pad from her briefcase and began to scribble some notations.He grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge and poured it over a glass of ice. He said a little prayer and walked back to the couch and handed her the glass. She took a sip from the glass and spewed it out as quickly as she drank it, “Oh my God!”. Lucas became alarmed, “What? What’s the matter?” She forcefully put the glass on the coffee table. “It’s Vodka!” She explained. “Oh my god. That can’t be right. It was from the water bottle.” She tapped her foot nervously on the floor, “You had a problem with alcohol didn’t you Mr. Horton.”