January 2nd, 2002
"You blame yourself..."

 
Nikolas: You had no right.

Gia: Well, I told Elizabeth the truth, which was a lot more than you and Lucky were willing to do.

Nikolas: Do you get this? You ruined my brother's wedding, Gia.

Gia: I stopped Elizabeth from making the biggest mistake of her life when you wouldn't. You were about to let Elizabeth marry a guy who didn't even love her. And I know why.

~*~

Gia: You blame yourself because Helena wiped out Lucky's feelings for Elizabeth.

 

Nikolas: Love doesn't end, Gia. Isn't that what you're always telling me, huh? Lucky's feelings are still there for Elizabeth, all right? They have to be.

Gia: Look, I know you feel responsible for what your grandmother did to Lucky, but shoving him into a loveless marriage with Elizabeth is not the answer.

~*~

Nikolas: Fine. Maybe some of this has to do with Helena, but the fact is I want Lucky to marry Elizabeth because I believe in what they have, Gia.

Gia: What they have is gone, and it may never come back.

Nikolas: You know what? I need to go see my brother. Ok? {He leaves}

~*~

Lucky leaves Elizabeth in the room and Gia walks in the door

 

Gia: You must really hate me.

 

~*~

Lucky: {Comes down the stairs} Thank you all for coming and for waiting. I'm sorry, there's not going to be a wedding tonight. After speaking with Elizabeth, we realized that we rushed things. We're fine. We're fine. We're just going to -- we're going to take a little bit of time, that's all. But when we do get married, we sure would like to have all of you guys here with us. Thank you again for coming.

Elton: Well, thank you for having us. Amy, can I walk you to your car?

Amy: Why, yes, and let's both walk the reverend to his car.

Minister: Yes.

Nikolas: Let me -- allow me to get your coats. Minister: Thank you. {Walks outside} Nikolas: {Walks outside} Lucky, I am -- I am so sorry.

~*~

Gia: Elizabeth, I really wanted you to marry lucky. I swear, I did. After seeing you in your dress and thinking all of your dreams were about to come true, I just couldn't stand by and let you build your life on something that wasn't real. Look, I know you don't believe me. I just -- I thought that if I went along and said nothing --

Elizabeth: I'd rather not have this conversation right now.

Gia: Is there anything I can do?

Elizabeth: Yeah, I can't get this dress off.

Gia: Here, let me. You're all set.

Elizabeth: Thanks. {Turns around} I just want to be alone.

Gia: Sure. {She leaves the room}

~*~

Nikolas: So, how's Elizabeth?

Lucky: How do you think?

Nikolas: Lucky, I should have never told Gia.

Lucky: {Turns around} Don't put this on Gia.

~*~

Nikolas: I don't -- I don't know why I'm standing here defending Gia. I guess she thought what she was doing was right, no matter the consequences. I was the one who chose to confide in her, even though I didn't let down, the same way I chose to play along with Helena. I wanted to save you, lucky. You know, I wanted to give you back to Elizabeth free and whole so you guys can have your life together, you know. And if what I did -- I was wrong. And I swear to you I will do everything I can to fix this.

Lucky: There's no point in second-guessing yourself, what you did and why you did it and who you told. And I'm not really interested in hearing how rotten you feel about it.

Nikolas: That's fair.

Lucky: I made the light -- I made it go out in Elizabeth's eyes tonight. I hurt her so badly. I crushed all of her hopes and all of her dreams. How do I get that light back?


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