Episode 3

After his visit with Sonny, Trevor went back to the hospital to see his son. He stepped off the elevator and walked down the dismal hallway of the hospital towards Ric's room. Frankie stood guard, just where he was when Trevor had left a few hours before. Frankie made eye contact with Trevor as he approached.

"I didn't expect to see you again, tonight, Mr. Lansing." Frankie greeted as Trevor approached him.

"I wasn't planning on it, but something has come up that I thought Ric should know." he replied as he looked in at Ric.

Frankie stepped aside and left Trevor pass. Ric sitting up doing some paperwork, looked up and saw Trevor in the doorway. He motioned for his father to enter the room and come closer.

"This isn't bad news is it?" Ric joked.

"No, well I don't think it is. But I wanted to keep you abreast of the situation."

"So what did Sonny do this time?" Ric questioned.

"He called a meeting of the 5 families. It's schedule for tomorrow night at one of his warehouses."

"Sonny must be worried about something important to call a meeting so soon."

"I just left Greystone and yes I would say Sonny is worried. And I don't think it's just about the missing shipments and Faith Roscoe. I think there is someone else he's concerned about." Trevor explained.

"Yeah I'm sure Sonny is concerned about Zander being in town. He and Sonny never did see eye to eye."

"Zander? I don't think I know the name, care to explain?"

"Zander Smith, it's complicated but he and Alexis are quite close. For a short time Alexis was his attorney."

"Legal troubles he had, did he?"

"You could say that, he use to work for Sonny. Now he's a detective for the Miami-Dade police department."

Trevor raised an eyebrow and a concerned look overcame his face. Miami certainly rang a bell for him.

"Why do you think he's in town? A coincidence isn't it?" Trevor asked as he grew more concerned as to why a Florida detective was conveniently back home.

"I don't think Zander is anything to be concerned about. Alexis told me he had heard of the shooting and came to be supportive when she needed it. End of story."

Trevor thought a little more and his concern grew noticeable, but he hoped Ric wouldn't see it. There was reason to be concerned when a detective is snooping about and with the 5 families meeting in the same town -- it could spell disaster for everyone involved. Trevor quickly changed the subject.

"You don't have to worry about the meeting tomorrow night, I'll go in your place."

Ric looked up from his paper work with a raised eyebrow. "You are, are you?"

"Of course I am, you don't think a meeting like this will go on with some representation in your place, now do you? That wouldn't look good in front of the 5 families. It would come across as you being left vulnerable and weak. You cannot afford that, Ric."

"I suppose you're right, but just don't do anything stupid. I know you and Sonny don't get along, so don't try to take over the situation, let Sonny handle things. He knows what he's doing."

"Don't worry, I'll protect your interests." Trevor boasted.

"Yeah, that's what I'm afraid of."

Coming up ...

~Alexis wants answers from Zander

~The 5 families want answers from Sonny

~Jason and Zander exchange threats