"Hey what's the big idea having the television on, some people are trying to get some sleep." Emily said as she shielded her eyes from the light coming off the tv.

"It's nothing, go back to sleep. I gotta go. I'll be back as soon as I can." he said as he quickly got dressed.

"You are in no shape to be going anywhere, Zander. You're still re-cooperating from having a bullet taken out of you." she replied concerned for him.

"This can't wait, sweetheart. I have to go take care of something. I'll see you in a little while." he replied as he gave her a kiss on the cheek before leaving her alone for the night.

Zander had left in such a hurry he forgot to turn off the set. Emily sat up in bed and watched the chaos that was happening down on the docks.

"Earlier tonight a ship coming into dock at Pier 12 exploded. No injuries were reported, and we are still waiting to hear from investigators as to what really happened here tonight. We have no new information about this situation, other then the ship that exploded was owned by Port Charles business man, Zander Smith. We have yet to make contact with Mr. Smith to find out the details regarding why the ship was in Port Charles harbor and what if anything the ship was carrying. The Port Charles police department are on the scene and are still investigating this most recent explosion, this coming on the heels of a shooting 2 weeks ago involving a few individuals from Port Charles. Names were not disclosed to the public, but our sources tell us that Jason Morgan and Zander Smith were both taken and admitted to General Hospital for gunshot wounds. We will have more on this story, as well as the explosion here tonight, as soon as more information becomes available."

Emily shut off the television as she quickly got out of bed and went to the window to see if she could see the chaos the reporter talked about.

As she peered out the window into the darkness, the sky lit up in red lights as she watched from the 19th floor penthouse across town. She knew this is where Zander had run off to, and immediately became concerned for him. She was glad Devon was at her parent's, she didn't want him to see what was going to happen if Mac would come to arrest Zander, yet again.

She slipped on her robe and slippers and padded her way downstairs to the kitchen. She was wide awake now and there was no sleeping for her tonight, not till Zander returned home safely. She made a pot of fresh coffee and sat down at the counter with the cell phone in her hand. She wanted it to be near her in case Zander would call.

She heard the door and quickly went to see who it was. She ran out into the living room area only to find Johnny waiting for her. She sighed heavily, disappointed it wasn't Zander. Johnny saw the disappointment in her eyes.

"Sorry, I know you were expecting him." Johnny replied as Emily approached him.

"Yeah I was. Do you know where he ran off to?" she asked even though she knew Johnny couldn't tell her anything.

"You know I can't tell you that. Don't worry, he'll be fine. Marcus and Cord are with him." Johnny tried to reassure her that her husband would come home to her safe and sound.

"I just came in to check on you. I'll be on guard outside the door if you need anything." he said before he left, leaving her to worry about her husband, alone. She headed back towards the kitchen, the coffee should be done brewing by now. She thought to herself.

She sat down on the stool at the counter and poured herself a cup. She sat worried about her husband and wondering what was going on down on the docks. She peered out the kitchen window and saw the red lights flashing from all the emergency vehicles on the scene. She turned on the small television that sat in the corner, on the counter, and changed the channel to watch the news broadcast about the explosion. She watched in fear, afraid that at any moment, the police could be arresting her husband for what had happened.

It had been hours, since Zander had left and she was becoming more and more worried about him. She sat on the couch waiting for him, like she always did. She began to fear the worst, when the door opened and he walked in.

"Oh thank God" she cried as she got up quickly and went to him. "Are you okay? I was worried." she asked as he embraced her.

"Yeah I'm fine, just had a little business to take care of." he replied and walked with her to the couch.

"It was all over the late news. Anything to be concerned about?" she asked as he laid back against the cushions of the couch.

"Nothing for you to be concerned with. Things are all taken care of." he replied. She knew when to stop talking, and this was the time.

"Well, I'm going to bed. You coming?" she asked as she got up and headed for the stairs.

"Yeah in a minute." he replied as he turned his head back to look at her.

"Okay...." she said before she climbed the stairs to the bedroom. As she disappeared out of sight, Cord came in the front door.

"Sir, your brother is here to see you." Cord announced as Ric stood in the doorway.

"Come on in, Ric." Zander said as he motioned for him to enter the apartment.

"What the heck happened tonight?" Ric questioned as he approached Zander.

"I don't know, it was obviously done on purpose." Zander wasn't too concerned with finding out who did it, he already knew who.

"You think Sonny did this?" Ric asked. "Yeah I do. I think it was retaliation for the shooting. I think Sonny thinks I was the one who set up the ambush on the docks and got Jason shot." Zander answered.

Ric looked at him point blank and asked "Well did you, Zander? Did you set Jason up?"

Off the record?" Zander asked before admitting to anything.

"Never mind, I don't want to know." Ric replied as he turned and headed towards the door. "I'll see you tomorrow, get some rest." he added as he left the apartment.

Rest? Zander couldn't get any rest, his shipment just blew up in the Port Charles harbor. He went to the door and locked it when his brother left. Zander retired for the evening, thankful he was alive to live another day.

When he entered the bedroom, he noticed Emily asleep, or so he thought. He got himself undressed and climbed into be with her, pulling the blankets up over him. He laid on his back and stared at the ceiling. Both of them lay awake concerned about what tomorrow may bring down on their family. It was only a few short hours till daylight and his day started all over again. He closed his eyes and tried to get some needed sleep.

She turned her head towards him to see if he was asleep. He hadn't said a word when he came to bed, though she didn't think he knew she laid awake waiting for him. Being careful of his healing wounds, she moved closer to him slowly, and he felt her against him as he winced when he felt a twinge of pain. He wrapped his arm around her and tipped his head down and kissed on top of her head.

"I love you, baby." he said and she looked up at him.

"I love you too." she returned and with a smile. She closed her eyes and fell asleep in the arms of the man she loved.