1979 (#6) - The birth of Brooks in Switzerland and Lucas' commitment to Leslie

While the Prentiss family is excited about the recent marriage between Lucas and Leslie, and the next birth of the child, the woman feels that she is under too much pressure. Lucas is worried about the woman's health and is convinced that time away from Genoa City, Lance and especially Vanessa can only be good for his wife, who in those circumstances can stay focused on her baby. It is the mentor Ernesto Fautsch, who came to visit Leslie, to propose the ideal solution for their needs; in fact, Ernesto, being very attached to Leslie, is happy to offer the couple his property in Switzerland, not far from that of the Prentiss, so that they can live in peace and serenity, and in complete anonymity, the next few weeks, the last weeks of the pregnancy. Lucas and Leslie, and especially the soon to be mom is determined to keep the secret from Lance, gladly accept, and without informing anyone about their final destination, greet Lorie, Lance and Vanessa, reassuring them that they will go to a place where they can live in peace the final days of the pregnancy. In Switzerland, indeed, Lucas and Leslie live really happy moments that allow them to finally find the complicity and intimacy necessary in a marriage; the two soon find themselves very close. After a few weeks, meanwhile, the moment of childbirth suddenly arrives and so Brooks Lucas Prentiss comes to life in the beautiful mountains of Switzerland. Leslie makes her husband so happy by giving the newborn his name, so that Brooks can also have a part of Lucas, even though he is not his biological father. Leslie, however, at this point is very clear telling Lucas that the baby is not an obligation for him; Leslie thus admits that she feels guilty for having put him in this situation, that is, to make assume him the role of father to a baby that is not his. The woman doesn't feel comfortable keeping Lucas next to them and therefore, informs him that he is free to go if he wants to. Lucas, however, confirms with all his heart that he wants to stay and to commit himself to raising a real family with Leslie, hoping that maybe one day the woman will love him as she loved Lance. The two of them kiss and after a few days they return to Genoa City, where a family anxiously awaits them and can't wait to welcome little Brooks.