Elizabeth knocked on the door to her old loft, hoping that Lucky will want to see her. After a few minutes, she goes to leave when the door opens up. “Hi.” Lucky stands there looking at her, “What uh do you want Liz?”

“I was hoping you and I could talk Lucky. It’s been a while and I was just, hoping, you know that you and I could try to talk.” Elizabeth said.

Lucky opened the door wider to let her in, “Um, sure, come on in.” He followed her into the living room and said awkwardly, “Want a drink or something?”

Elizabeth sat down, “I’m ok.” She waited for Lucky to join her before beginning, “Look I know we haven’t talked in a while. I wanted to give you some time to cool off. But we really need to talk. Cameron misses you a lot.”

“I know, I miss you.” Lucky slipped and Elizabeth’s eyes brightened., “I mean, I miss Cameron too. We do need to talk. I need to get past these feelings of betrayal. I know in my head that you wouldn’t have gone to Jason if I hadn’t gone to Maxie. The fact that she is dead because of me just makes it harder.”

“Maybe you should talk to Lainey about it. I thought the police department was going to make you”

“Things sort of fell to the wayside. I will make an appointment with Lainey. I will make it right now. Will you wait a second?” Elizabeth nodded and Lucky went to make the call. He came back and said, “I have an appointment for tomorrow at one. Will you come with me?”

“Of course. I have an appointment though at two. Jason comes with me to my appointments though. Is that going to be a problem for you?” Elizabeth asked.

Lucky shook his head, “I have thought a lot about it and the whole chain of events started with me. This is just a fact of life. I can’t help it. I have to accept Jason.” Lucky laughed ruefully, “I don’t have to like it, but I will accept it.”

“Thank you. You have always known that Jason has been a friend of mine for years. You know, maybe after the baby is born, you and I can go into couples counseling. The baby is due any moment so obviously it would have to be after that. What do you think?” Elizabeth asked. “Because I miss you a lot Lucky.”

“I think we should.” Lucky said, “About the living arrangements…”

Elizabeth stood firm on this. “I think until we get everything squared away, it should stay as it is. Nikolas doesn’t mind me staying there and he has a nanny which helps me a lot. He and Emily broke up, were you aware of that?”

Lucky shook his head, “No I wasn’t.”

Elizabeth sighed, “I don’t know what has happened to her. She seems to think I am after Nikolas. I swear to you Lucky, I am not. You are the only man I want.” Elizabeth stared deep into his eyes, “Please know that.”

Lucky grabbed one of her hands, “I know. I know you aren’t making a play for Nikolas or Jason. I trust you Elizabeth, more than you ever know.” He leaned over and lightly kissed her. “More than you ever know.”

Scott walks into Kelly’s to grab his afternoon sandwich when he immediately notices Ric there, shaking hands and working the crowd for their votes. Annoyed, Scott walked over to Ric. “Lansing, trying to stir up some votes I see?”

“Actually Mr. Baldwin,” Ric started, “I am here to listen to what the people want. Are you aware of what the people of Port Charles want?”

The people at the counter were listening intently at the exchange between the two men. “Yes Lansing, I think I do.”

“Enlighten us.” Ric said sarcastically.

“The people, and” he gestured to the people at the counter, “correct me if I am wrong will ya? They want better schools so that their children can get a good education. The potholes fixed on Main street.” He looked over at one man at the counter, “You know what one I am talking about, the one right in the middle of Main Street that when I was driving down there I almost lost my entire car down?” The man nodded and Scott continued, “They want lower taxes and more jobs.”

“They also want crime off the streets. That is what I am hearing from all the constituents.” Ric declared hotly.

Scott replied calmly, “That’s your vendetta against Sonny speaking again. I thought we were going to have a debate. How come you haven’t contacted me about it yet?”

“You want a debate?” Ric started.

“Did I stutter?”

“Fine. Three days from now at MetroCourt. I will contact Bobbie and see if we can have it there.” Ric threw out.

Scott grabbed his sandwich to go and his coat, “Better let me call Bobbie Ric.” Scott drawled, “After all, I am not the one who locked her daughter in a panic room.”

Ned was waiting outside the Quartermaine mansion for Brenda when she arrived home. “You and Sonny are together again Brenda? After all that monster has put you through you run back to him again?”

Brenda slammed shut the door of her car, “For God’s sake Ned, let me at least get out of the car. Who told you that I was with Sonny anyway? Lucy with her big mouth? What are you still sleeping with her?”

“Does it matter?”

Brenda was indignant, “Yeah it does! You are accusing me of sleeping around when you are doing the same thing. When did it become all right for you to do it and not me? Plus, Sonny and I are different.” Brenda paused, “Oh my God, I can’t believe that I said it.”

“Said what Brenda?” Ned demanded.

“Sonny and I have a history together. You can’t change that Ned. I am not that same 18 year old girl he got involved with.” Brenda crossed her arms defiantly, “And don’t you go lecturing me about my love life choices. Must I bring up the name Katherine Bell?”

Ned walked around and shouted, “Don’t you go there with me and try to get away from the issue at hand here. I. DO. NOT. WANT. JAMES. NEAR. SONNY. Do you understand that? I don’t want him bonding with Sonny or spending the night. I don’t want a phone call at three am from you saying that James has been shot in a mob war.”

Brenda interjected, “Sonny is out and has been for a while!”

“That’s bull and you know it Brenda!” Ned shouted. “James is too precious to me to be placed in harms way.”

“Like keeping him here under this roof with Tracy here is going to make him the best person he can be? Come on Ned, don’t give me that!” Brenda pointed her finger at him, “You know Ned, maybe it is time for me to move into a place of my own, away from the Quartermaines and away from Sonny. Don’t worry, I won’t be moving in with Sonny.”

Ned was furious when he spoke, “You will NOT be moving out with James, do you hear me?”

Tracy had opened the door and heard Ned. She walked down the stairs and said, “Ned, why do you care if she stays or go?”

“Monica.” David peeked his head into Alan’s room where she sat, exhausted. “Can you please come here a minute?”

Silently Monica got up and kissed Alan’s smooth, cool cheek. “Yes?”

David looked at Monica with concern, “You haven’t slept in over 24 hours and you need to get some rest. You aren’t doing Alan any help here. He is progressing nicely at this moment. One of the nurse’s told me that AJ and Edward are here to sit with Alan for a while and Jason said he would bring you home. You need to shower and clean up and take at least a small nap.” David paused and grabbed her arms, “You know I am right.”

“I know.” Monica sighed and looked back at the door, “I am just afraid that if I leave, something will happen.”

“Monica, if anything happens, I will let you know right away. Deal?” David cajoled.

Monica again looked back at the door, “Ok, let me get my purse.” She went back into the room and kissed Alan again. “I love you Alan and be strong. I have to leave for a little while, but AJ and Edward are coming in for a little bit. I will be back later, I promise. I love you.” She eased open the door and walked out.

She met Jason in the waiting room and together the walked through the hospital. At the Nurse’s Station, Bobbie stopped her to give her a hug and to ask if there was anything she could do to help. Monica declined. Just then, the elevator doors opened and Tiffany emerged with her camera crew.

“Monica,” Tiffany shoved a microphone in Monica’s face, “Do you have a comment on your husband’s condition?”

Monica looked blankly at Tiffany. “What?”

Tiffany repeated the question and Monica came alive, “Who let her in here with a camera crew? I want her barred from this hospital.” She yelled out to no one in particular. To Tiffany she said, “Have you any decency for my husband and family or are you just out chasing another story?”

Tiffany was unfazed, “Monica, whether you like it or not this is news. I don’t care whether you like me or not, I have to report the news.”

Jason stepped in, “Please Tiffany, leave Monica alone. It’s been a tough night and she hasn’t slept. I am asking you nicely to please leave the hospital and leave the Quartermaines alone.” Jason said in a subtly threatening manner.

Tiffany didn’t hesitate, “Jason are you threatening me?”

“I am asking you nicely to please leave Monica alone.” Jason reiterated.

Bobbie came up to Tiffany, “Tiffany, I have called security to escort you and your crew out of the hospital with the order to not let you in again. Please leave.”

Tiffany threw her hair over her shoulder, “I am reporting the news and there is the thing called the Freedom of Information Act. I will get what I want Monica, one way or another.”

Monica had reached her breaking point, “Like hell you will!” She swung a fist and connected with Tiffany’s nose.