{Nikolas had invited Laura to Wyndemere and they had a serious talk. Click here to read their conversation}

Stefan:  "Ahem."

Nikolas:  {He and Laura turn to see Stefan} "Oh. We weren't expecting you."

Stefan:  "I’m sorry. My business was settled earlier than anticipated."

Nikolas:  "No, you're just in time for lunch."

Stefan:  "Oh, no, no, please. I wouldn't think of intruding. I have calls to make."

Nikolas:  "Well, feel free to change your mind. I'm going to go tell Mrs. Lansbury it's time for the main course."

Laura:  "Ok. Thank you."

Nikolas:  "Yes." {He leaves}

Stefan:  "I take it I walked in on quite a moment."

Laura:  {Still very emotional} "Yes. {Quietly} Thank you."

Stefan:  "For?"

Laura:  "For everything you did for our son."

Stefan:  "Nikolas has grown to be a remarkable young man quite on his own. It's a privilege to raise him."

Laura:  "He would have turned out very differently under the guidance of Stavros or Helena."

Stefan:  "Well, fortunately, we shall never find out."

Laura:  "Yes."

Stefan:  "So, have--have things been quiet in my absence?"

Laura:  "You mean Katherine?"

Stefan:  "Yes."

Laura:  "No. I had two visits from her, both perfectly cordial and perfectly horrible at the same time, no matter how much she wouldn't admit that."

Stefan:  "Did she say anything about Nikolas?"

Laura:  "I don't think she remembers finding out that Nikolas is our son."

Stefan:  {Sighing deeply} "Good."

Laura:  "But maybe not. I--I was very nervous, and I think that I may have inadvertently convinced her that there was something about that night that is worth remembering. I don't trust her. I don't think she's had an honest moment since she miraculously resurfaced."

Stefan:  "I’m afraid I have to agree. It seems she has a plan, like she's biding her time, waiting for the right moment to put it into motion. If she hasn't already." {They look at each other, concerned}