March 15, 2002
Skye: Grandmother, you must realize that I've come here about ELQ, too. Look, I have done some terrible things since coming here, the worst being the battles between Grandfather and Janine, mainly because they hurt you, and for that, more than anything, I'm sorry.
Lila: You're hurt, too, because of Jax.
Skye: When Jax gave you control of his stock, it was to punish me, or to wash his hands of me. For some reason, I think that's even worse. Ever since I got here, I thought the only thing that mattered was my sticking it to Grandfather and gaining control of ELQ, but then something else came into my life. I don't think I can define love, but I'm pretty sure it was everything that I think it's supposed to be and I lost it. Along with everyone's trust, including Jax's. So what do I do? I come here with a bribe, trying to get my grandmother to give me control of a company that I stole from my own grandfather. I hate the way that sounds. It's self-centered and it's wrong and I am really going to try to turn over a new leaf. And to that end, I should go.
Lila: No, dear, stay and tell me why.
Skye: Why what?
Lila: Why do you still want ELQ so badly?
Skye: Why do I want ELQ so badly? I'm not even sure anymore. You know, the whole way over here, I just kept thinking about ways that I could snow you. But what's the use? You'd see right through me and, well I, I care about what you think about me. Yes, I want ELQ, but I don't want to hurt you to get it. I don't want to be angry with my father and my grandfather and, well if it was love that burned so badly when it slipped through my fingers, I don't want that, either.
Lila: If you're going to ask people to make allowances for you, then you need to do the same thing yourself.
Skye: If you're suggesting that I show some generosity of spirit, well, I've never been very good at that.
Lila: My dear, it's not too late to try.
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