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    BACKGROUND

    Ric Lansing and his half brother, Sonny Corinthos had been raised by two different fathers, yet grew up in the same business ... the dangerous business of the mob. Both families were in deep and the two brothers learned the business as youngsters. Without knowing each other, the two finally met and were reunited long after they were of age. When Ric turned 18, his father Trevor dealt him into the business as an enforcer. Ric soon learned the business aspect of the family as he grew older and he removed himself from the violence end of it. When Ric turned 30, his father transferred most of the business accounts over to him, leaving Trevor with only a few shares of stock, but enough control out vote Ric if need be. Sonny, on the other hand, was raised with an abusive father who did business in the most violent way. Bloodshed was a daily occurrence for Sonny and his family, he learned at an early age to be hard and to never back down from anyone.

    When Ric found out about his step brother, he moved his entire organization to Port Charles and joined Sonny. The two of them had built the largest organization and retained the entire East Coast. Those whose organizations were against them, fought hard for many years to take over Ric and Sonny's territory. Leaving destruction and death in their wake. Always in danger, the two had a difficult time keeping their families safe from the threats of rivaling families.

    Alexis Davis was an aspiring attorney in Port Charles, when Ric Lansing came to town. It wasn't long before she was smitten with the man, he literally swept her off her feet. They were married and soon had a their first child, Kristina, named after Alexis's sister. Alexis came from the distinguished family of Cassadines, a family rich in history in the town of Port Charles, she was a descendent of royalty ... Russian royalty. Her family was made up of murder, blackmail, and adultery, not a far stretch from the life that Ric had grown up with.

    The two of them happily married and living in a penthouse at Harborview Towers, while Sonny and his family lived just outside of town on a 5 acre estate called Greystone. The two brothers ran their businesses with a strong hand and without much resistance from law enforcement .... that is until Federal Prosecutor John Durant came to town a few years ago. Durant had a reputation for taking down the mobsters he was after and it became his mission in life to take out Ric and Sonny.

    Kristina had just turned 3 years old and Alexis found out she was pregnant again. Baby Emma was born amidst the dangerous life of mob, and she brought even more happiness to Ric and Alexis. Three months had passed and all was quiet, until news spread of Sonny's hardships with his family. Sonny became vulnerable and those who were wanting his territory came after it.

    Will the new threat to their territory mean the end of Ric and Sonny's business? Or will the help of an unexpected ally help them to keep it?


    CHARACTERS

    Ric Lansing - Brother of Sonny Corinthos, and major mob boss of Port Charles
    Alexis Davis Lansing - Wife of Ric Lansing and mother of their two children, also Port Charles DA
    Sonny Corinthos - Brother of Ric Lansing, and major mob boss of Port Charles, he & Ric are share territory
    Carly Corinthos - Wife of Sonny Corinthos, owner of the Metro-Court Hotel
    Jason Morgan - Sonny's right hand man and enforcer
    John Durant - Federal Prosecutor, father of Carly Corinthos
    Lorenzo Alcazar - Mob rival of Sonny and Ric, owns territory on the waterfront
    Faith Roscoe - Mob rival of Sonny and Ric, looking to gain their territory
    Detective Zander Smith - Detective for the Miami-Dade Police Department, friends of Alexis'
    Emily Smith - Zander's wife, best friends with Elizabeth Webber
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    Inspired by Crashed by Chris Daughtry

    He was out late again, another business meeting he attended while she sat at home alone. While she waited for him, she had stumbled upon information she wasn't suppose to, information that he was keeping from her. She had discovered the truth, the truth that she should of been told about, months ago. By the time he returned home, she had a few hours to gain her courage to confront him about the deceit and lies. She was ready for him when he walked into the living room.

    "Lorenzo ...." she stood up from her seat on the couch.

    "Sorry I'm late, the meeting ran over. We had a lot of business to discuss tonight." he replied as he went to the wet bar and poured himself a drink. He could see there was something wrong and questioned her. "Something wrong?"

    "You could say that. I guess I will just get to the point." She reached for the files she hand found and threw them at him. Papers scattered everywhere. "Why the hell have you been lying to me?! Lying for months!" she shouted as a shocked look came over his face.

    "Lying about what?" he played coy as he took a sip from his glass.

    "Don't do that, Lorenzo! You know damn well what I'm talking about! You have been lying to me about your recovery and going behind my back to go up against Sonny, all the while I'm sticking my neck out for you and covering *your* ass, thinking you are not capable of handling the business by yourself!"

    He knew he'd been busted, there was no denying it now. She knew all of it and there was no way he was going to talk his way out of this one. "Okay, yes I've been hiding my recovery from you."

    "And ? ... dammit Lorenzo!" she shouted as she headed for the stairs.

    "Where are you going? We're not done here, Skye!" he called after her.

    "Yes, yes we are! We are done, completely done. I am leaving this house, and I am leaving you Lorenzo. You can have this business if you love it so much. Apparently so much more than me or Lila Rae!" she snapped back. She headed up the stairs to pack an overnight bag.

    Lorenzo took the quickly drank the alcohol that was left in his glass and slammed it down on the wet bar. Obviously upset that Skye was leaving him and leaving with his child. She came downstairs shortly after that and he asked her where she was going.

    "I don't know where I'm staying tonight. I know I'll be far away from you!" she stormed out of the house.

    She threw her overnight bag on the back seat and got in the drivers seat of her car. As she drove away from the house, it had started to rain. Lightning lit up the sky as she drove down main street. The rain pounded hard against the windshield as she pulled into the parking garage of the Metro Court hotel. Her eyes welled with tears as she couldn't help but think of all the lies she had been told, for months she believed him and believed whatever he told her. What a fool she felt like. She parked the car and took her bag from the backseat. She took the elevator up to the 21st floor and stepped off into the hallway. She followed the hall to Room #2132. She stood outside the door and hesitated. She knocked on the door.

    The door opened revealing him standing in his black silk robe covering his black pajama bottoms. "Skye? ..." he said as he didn't bother to adjust his robe to hid his bare chest, "What are you doing here? It's really late."

    She rushed into the apartment and closed the door, Ric unaware of what was about to happen, but he knew whatever it was, she would be in control. She dropped the overnight bag on the floor at her feet and pulled him to her. Her lips met his, a hunger drove her as all she wanted was to numb the pain she was feeling. She wanted to be with someone tonight, she needed someone to hold her, to love her, to make her feel like the beautiful woman she knew she was.

    It was all happening so fast, she had whisked up into a whirlwind as soon as she walked into the apartment. Soon their half naked bodies were caressing each other on the couch, then to the floor in front of the fireplace. She needed for the pain to go away, and like a drug, Ric was the one to make it all go away, at least for tonight.

    The passion intensified as they explored every inch of each other, lightning lit up the sky and illuminated the living room as their bodies intertwined and they became one. He thrust against her hard, moans of pleasure could be heard with every rhythmic stroke. She had to have him, she couldn't resist his touch, his scent, the taste of him only made her wanting him more. He was hungry for her, wanting her, needing her to be one with him, their passion ignited and intensified.

    As they lie in each other's arms, the amber glow of the fireplace warmed them. He saw she had drifted off to sleep and he got up and slipped on his black pajama bottoms, being quiet so not to wake her. He went to the wet bar and poured himself a drink. As he stood pouring the alcohol into the glass, he felt her hands come from behind him and wrap around his waist. "Offer a lady a drink?" she purred.

    He did so and handed her a glass. "Care to tell me what happened tonight?" he asked as he took a sip from his glass.

    "Well, the short version? I found out Lorenzo has been lying to me for months and I left him. I needed someone to dull the pain and that was you."

    "I'm glad I could help." he replied as he took the last sip of alcohol from his glass.

    "I need something more from you ..." she proposed

    "And what might that be?" he asked, his interested piqued.

    "I want you to help me take down Lorenzo and take over his territory."

    Ric grinned a devilish grin. "With pleasure."
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    CUFFS- Episode 10

    By SoapQueen89,

    They walked down to the wharf and met with the harbor master. "You know how to drive one of these things?" Jack asked as he and Zander boarded an old fishing boat they had rented.

    "Of course I do. I grew up on the water, remember." Zander rolled his eyes at the thought that Jack would forget something like that about him.

    "Oh, and here I thought you just knew how to blow them up!" Jack chuckled as Zander turned the ignition.

    "Funny, Jack. Real funny." Zander smirked as he pulled away from the dock.

    "Where we headed?" Zander didn't really know, he just wanted to check out the bay and to see who was coming and going into Port Charles.

    "Just out there. Don't worry, we won't be out here long." He tried to answer his partner the best he could, since he really didn't know himself.

    Zander steered the old boat towards Wyndamere, Jack was so interested in it the first night they were in town, so he thought he'd give his partner a good look at the island and the old mansion that sat on the grounds. "Wow, that's creepy." Jack said as Wyndamere came into view.

    "Yeah it is, trust me. The old place has been here for a long time, even before I had come to Port Charles." Zander and Jack circled the island as thoughts of what had happened there filled Zander's mind. The events that made him escape Port Charles gave him chills as he remembered that night. Jack saw his partner drift off into space and shouted his name to bring him back.

    "Zander!" Zander glared at his partner as he called his name. "Bad memories?" Jack continued as they made one last pass.

    "Yeah, the reason I stayed in Miami and away from Port Charles." Jack didn't push the issue, it seemed the more they talked about it, the more Zander got agitated. Zander had seen enough of the bay, he had seen what he wanted to see and he turned the old boat back towards the main land.

    Jack didn't understand their expedition out into the bay, though he figured it was all part of Zander's reasons for leaving his home and trying to forget his past. He didn't question it, he knew that if Zander wanted to talk about it, he would. Zander docked the old fishing boat and turned off the engine.

    "So did we learn anything from our field trip?" Jack asked as he stepped off the boat and onto dry land.

    "Jack, our field trip was very educational. Come, let me buy you a cup of coffee and explain it all to you." Zander took a grasp on Jack's shoulder and guided him as they walked along the docks.

    They walked and talked a piece way before running into someone Zander apparently knew. Jack eyed the young petite woman who jumped into Zander's arms. Zander embraced Elizabeth and twirled her around in his arms. It was the first time in a long time that Jack had seen a smile like that on Zander's face. Zander set Elizabeth down on her feet and brushed back a stray strand of brunette hair from her face.

    "It's been a long time Zander." she said excited to see him.

    "It sure has. It's so good to see you." he replied and pulled her into another embrace. She held onto him tightly and he did to her. It was like they had never been apart. All the feelings came rushing back to him as they embraced on the docks, it was a good feeling that he felt and it was something he didn't want to lose again. Jack cleared his throat hoping one of them would notice he was standing there.

    "I'm sorry Jack. Elizabeth, this is my partner Jack Keys." Jack extended his hand to Elizabeth and she shook it firmly.

    "Jack this is Elizabeth ...." It had been a long time, Zander didn't know which name she was now using so he didn't.

    "Hi Jack. Nice to meet you." Jack smiled at the pretty woman who stood before him.

    "Hi Elizabeth. Nice to meet you too." Elizabeth's focused turned back towards Zander once more.

    "You think we could get together later, I'd love to talk with you about some things." she flirted. Zander looked at Jack as if to get his approval.

    "Yeah I guess so. Jake's?" Elizabeth agreed that Jake's would be fine.

    "I'll see you later then." she gave Zander a kiss on the cheek before continuing her walk down the pier.

    "Okay, you have to tell me your secret." Zander looked at Jack a little confused.

    "What secret?" he chuckled. "The secret of getting all these women, Zander. Have you had all the women in this town, or only the pretty ones?" Zander chuckled at the thought. Jack's eyes still focused on Elizabeth who was a good distance from where they stood.

    "Come on, let's go get that coffee, Romeo."


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    CUFFS - Episode 12

    By SoapQueen89,

    CUFFS
    EPISODE 12



    "Eight years ago, I worked for this woman here in Port Charles. Her name was Faith Roscoe. I was young, stupid, and out for revenge against my ex and the guy who stole her away from me. Faith knew that and used me to get what she wanted." Zander stopped pacing and looked towards Jack.

    "I see." he replied as he suckled on his coffee.

    "Anyway, Faith wanted something that Nikolas had. A brand new freighter. She wanted to transport her drug shipments with it and Nikolas wasn't about to give her his permission to use it, even though he owed her millions of dollars. Faith told him she'd take it in trade for the money he owed her. This back and forth went on for a few months, and finally Faith was just sick of Nikolas's stalling. She ordered me to remove Nikolas permanently. I went to Wyndamere fully aware of what I was doing and why I was there. I found Emily and Nikolas in the catacombs that run the full dimensions of the mansion. I followed them to the study and waited for the right time to appear. What happened after that wasn't suppose to happen. I had it all planned out, down the last detail, nothing was to go wrong. But something did go wrong, and I have held the guilt ever since."

    Jack listened to his partner re-live that night that had him so shaken.

    "Zander, what happened after you appeared to them?"

    Zander rubbed his hands over his face and stared coldly at Jack. "I don't really remember what Nikolas was shouting at me, it was really all a blur till I heard the shot. She wasn't suppose to get hurt, Jack!" The tone in Zander's voice changed, from calm and cold to painful and agitated.

    Jack got up from the chair and went to him. He stared into Zander's eyes. "What happened?" he said calmly hoping to keep his partner calm enough to tell him the rest.

    "She died in my arms, Jack!" Zander broke down and sobbed as his knees buckled and he went to the floor.

    "You shot her? You're ex?" Jack went to comfort him and went down on his knees to the floor.

    "She was so vibrant, full of life, Jack. I took that all away that night. My stupid mistake took her life!" Zander sobbed uncontrollably as Jack wrapped his arms around his friend.

    "It's okay, Zander. It was a long time ago, you've changed your life for the better now."

    Zander looked up at Jack and wiped the tears from his face. "I shot her Jack and I can't take that back! God I wish I could, but I can't! I have tried so hard to forget but it's been nearly impossible."

    Jack helped Zander to his feet. "First thing you have to do is forgive yourself, Zander. You can't keep this inside of you, it's going to destroy you from the inside out."

    Zander stumbled to the bed and sat down. "Don't you think I know that, Jack! I do! I just don't know what to do anymore, it's eating at me for the past 8 years. I just can't shake it!" Jack didn't know how to help him, he sat and listened to Zander, hoping it would be enough.

    "Tell me about her Zander. What was she like? I assume you love her still, tell me about your life together." Jack didn't know if would help but remember her in life might help him move past not having her in his life now.

    Jack noticed the empty bottle sitting on the nightstand. He got up from the chair and went to throw it away. "Is this how to solve the problem, Zander?"

    Zander looked at the bottle in Jack's hand. "It's the only way I know how, Jack."


    Jack threw the empty bottle of Jack Daniels in the small waste paper basket and continued to question Zander like he was a suspect.


    ""It's been 8 years, Jack. I was heavily into the mob at that time, working for Faith who had connections with Lorenzo Alcazar, a known International criminal ... Jack all this disappeared in a matter of hours. There was no proof of anything. Emily was dead. End of story." Zander was getting annoyed with all of Jack's questions about that night. He just simply wanted to forget that night, he didn't want to re-live it over and over again.So what happened afterwards? I mean, what happened to Nikolas?" "Nikolas?" Zander looked up at Jack who genuinely seemed concerned for him.

    "Yeah, Zander. Nikolas. Is he still living here in Port Charles? What happened between the two of you? I mean, you obviously didn't spend any time in jail for this. Care to tell me how you got out of it?"


    Zander stood up from the floor and walked towards the bed. He sat down on the edge and held his head in his hands.


    "Nikolas just wanted it all to go away. He didn't want the media to have field day with the incident and as far as he was concerned he knew I didn't do it on purpose. He was upset and quite angry with me, but mostly at himself for allowing it to happen, cause he could of stopped it before it happened. He blamed himself for it more so then he did me for pulling the trigger. As far as I know he moved back to Greece shortly after the funeral. I wasn't charged with anything, with Nikolas gone and not willing to press charges or to say what happened in that room that night, there was really nothing that could be done to me or to anyone else."

    Jack stepped closer and sat down on the chair, he still had concerns for his partner, this was alot to bear for someone, especially for Zander. "What about her family? No one ever questioned it?"

    Zander looked up at Jack. "Sure there were questions, plenty of them. But Nikolas ran and so did I, there was really no one else to ask. Jack, this incident just disappeared. For all who knew about it, well, they are either gone from this world or they have disappeared so no one can find them."

    Jack raised an eyebrow.


    "Look, I was heavily into the mob at that time, working for Faith who had connections with Lorenzo Alcazar, a known International criminal ... Jack all this disappeared in a matter of hours. There was no proof of anything. Emily was dead. End of story." Zander was getting annoyed with all of Jack's questions about that night. He just simply wanted to forget that night, he didn't want to re-live it over and over again."Okay. end of story." Jack got up off the chair and threw Zander his clothes that laid across the back. "Here, let's go get some breakfast. I think you need it." Zander caught the clothes thrown at him and looked at Jack.

    "Sure, as long as we can put your interrogation about that night to rest?" Jack started to walk towards the door and turned to look back at Zander.

    "Okay, no more questions. Just get dressed, I'll meet you downstairs in 10 minutes." Jack left Zander alone in the room and closed the door behind him.


    Zander fell back on the bed and sighed heavily. He rubbed his hands over vigorously, he couldn't believe this was happening to him. He decided to throw himself into the new case they were working on, maybe taking his mind off of that night would help it go away for good.







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    John Durant

    By SoapQueen89,

    Portrayed by Corbin Bernsen


    John Durant, the Federal Prosecutor who resides in Port Charles and the constant thorn in the sides of both Sonny Corinthos and Ric Lansing. He is the father of Carly Corinthos, Sonny's wife. And in an on again, off again, relationship with Bobbie Spencer.



  6. SoapQueen89

    CUFFS - Episode 11

    By SoapQueen89,

    CUFFS
    Episode 11

    Jake's - Zander's room

    Zander woke with a start, his brow moist with a cold sweat. He tried to shake the nightmare he had, as his body quivered and his breathing erratic. He tried to catch his breath as he sat up against the headboard of the bed. It had been a while since he had one of those kinds of nightmares. He took a deep breath and ran his fingers through his coal black hair. He reached for the glass and bottle of Jack sitting on the nightstand next to the bed. The red numbers on the clock read 2:00am as he glanced towards the window to see the neon sign flicker "Jake's". He poured himself a shot of alcohol hoping it would calm him down enough so he could fall back to sleep. He swallowed the liquor with a hard gulp and set it back on the nightstand. He could feel it all the way down his throat as he rubbed his face with his hands. He laid back down and rested his head on the pillow, he pulled the covers up over his waistband and placed his hands behind his head. He stared at the ceiling for what seemed like an hour before he slowly closed his eyes and drifted back off to sleep.

    The corridor was dark and gloomy, there was a musty smell in the air, it was cold and brought a chill to him as he heard voices in the distance. He stood back in the shadows as he watched the two figures embrace, his anger burned inside him at the sight of them, he followed as they walked back towards the opening in the wall. He stood in the dark corridor as he watched them through the opening, they embracing, kissing, groping each other like animals. He stepped from the shadows with his gun raised, he was ordered to permanently remove him and he was there to complete his mission. He startled the two of them as they quickly turned to face him. He thought he had it all planned out, but something went terribly wrong. His target approached him, not afraid to die and came face to face with him. He shouted at him but his mind racing, he didn't hear the words, just saw his mouth moving. He pointed the gun at him and he didn't flinch. She didn't stay back like she was suppose to .... shots rang out. Blood on his hands, now down on the ground next to her. "Nooooo! Emily!!"

    Zander sat straight up in the bed in a cold sweat. His breathing was hard and erratic, his body quivering with fear. He slipped from the bed and went to the bathroom. He turned on the faucet and ran cold water into his hands. He splashed his face hoping it would snap him out of what was happening to him. He could never forget that night, but he wished the nightmares would stop. It had been a nightly occurrence to relive what happened, but they seemed to subside once he moved to Miami. He guessed they were back because he was back to the scene of the crime. But it wasn't a crime, it was an accident, yet he never got over the feeling of guilt of doing the deed. The night that he was suppose to remove Nikolas permanently didn't happen like it was suppose to.

    Zander walked back to the bed and sat down on the edge. He grabbed the bottle of Jack and chugged it down. One way or the other he was going to get a night's rest, voluntarily or passed out. He soon finished the bottle and laid out cold on the bed.

    He awoke to a banging on the door. "Zander! You awake?" the voice shouted from the other side of the door.

    Zander groaned as he rolled over and hid his head in the pillows. "Go away!" he mumbled loudly.

    His visitor wasn't going away and knocked on the door once more. He stayed laying hoping who ever it was would get the hint and go away like he wanted them to. "Come on, Zander! Open the door!"

    Zander slowly climbed out of bed and went to the door. His was all disheveled as he rubbed his face with his hands as he opened the door. Jack stood on the other side with coffee in his hands and pushed his way inside. He set the coffee down on the desk as Zander closed the door.

    "Rough night?" Jack asked with a chuckle.

    Zander reached for a cup of coffee and smelled the aroma in the air. "You could say that." he replied before he took a cautious sip.

    "Want to talk about it?" Jack asked as Zander went to the bed and sat on the edge. He looked up at his partner who stood there concerned for him.

    "Um, no." Jack grabbed the wooden chair and sat in backwards in front of Zander.

    He straddled the chair and sat down with the cup in his hand. "It might be better if you do. Talking about it can help sometimes." Jack was seriously concerned and worried about Zander. His mysterious talk out on the water the day before had him curious.

    Zander took a sip from his cup and sighed. "I guess you deserve to know the truth."


    Jack raised an eyebrow. "That serious, huh?"


    Zander got up from the bed and began to pace. It helped him in some way to clear his head and it became a bad habit. Jack sat in the chair waiting to hear what was going on Zander's head. Jack noticed Zander struggling with the words, and he soon realized what Zander had to tell him had to be something that really weighed heavily on him.





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    CUFFS - Episode 2

    By SoapQueen89,

    The four hour drive was quiet most of the way, the radio kept them company as they drove towards Port Charles, not knowing what to expect once they got there. Soon they passed the city limits sign for Port Charles, Zander knew his way to the police department and wasted no time getting there. They pulled up in front of the PCPD and got out. A few officers came down the stairs and said hello to them as they passed by them. Zander opened the door for his partner and they entered the building together. This was Zander's first time back in Port Charles in almost 10 years, things certainly haven't changed as he looked around at his surroundings.

    He and Keys walked into the squad room, not looking like police officers at all, both in street clothes, blue jeans, leather jackets and boots, not what one would expect from an officer of the law. His gun tight against him up under his arm, his shield tucked away in his inside jacket pocket ready to grab if he needed it. He noticed Commissioner Scorpio talking with the woman he once knew as Alexis Davis as they walked into the room. The room became silent and Mac turned around noticing the gentlemen. Alexis's eyes widened as she recognized Zander right away.

    "Can I help you?" Mac said as he stepped closer to the two officers. Keys and Zander both pulled their shields from their jacket pockets and showed them to the Commissioner.

    "I believe you expecting us?" Keys said as Mac read their identifications.

    "Zander, how you been? I heard you became an officer, but wasn't expecting a detective." Mac said as he read his I.D.

    "Been doing fine, Mac. How bout yourself?" Zander replied as he tucked his shield back into his pocket.

    "Can't complain. Come on, let's go to my office." he replied as he invited them to his office down the hall.

    Alexis stood in awe as Zander passed by her and said hello. "We'll talk in a bit." he commented as he and Keys followed Mac towards the hallway. She never dreamed that Zander would make it as far as he had. He's done good for himself, from an ex drug dealer to a police detective, she was so proud of him at that moment. It warmed her heart to know he'd made something of himself, despite his past.

    "So what can I do for you gentlemen?" Mac asked as he invited them both in to his office.

    Zander closed the door behind him and then took a seat in front of Mac's desk. "One of our suspects in a case Keys and I are working on is connected to someone here in Port Charles. We're here to investigate it further, hoping to bring him down and take custody of him." Zander explained.

    "And who might this person be?"

    Keys propped his leg up on the opposite leg and leaned his body forward. "The name is Lorenzo Alcazar."

    Mac raised his eyebrow at the mention of Alcazar's name.

    "So you've heard of him?" Keys said when he noticed the look on Mac's face by the mere mention of the name.

    "I do. He's our main problem here in Port Charles. He's been involved all sorts of criminal activity over the past 6 years he's resided here. We just haven't had enough to make a case stick." Mac reached around and grabbed one of the folders behind him. He laid the folder on his desk and opened it up. "Racketeering, gun trafficking, drug possession with intent to sell and distribute .... the list is endless." he passed the file to Zander and he began to read the charges that have been brought up against the biggest crime lord on the East Coast.

    "You mind if I take this with me?" Zander asked as he read further and further into the stack of papers.

    "I'll have one of the clerks make you a copy to take with you." Mac said as he got up from his desk and placed a call to the outer office.

    A young lady came into the room soon after, and took the file from Zander. "I'll be right back with a copy." she said as she smiled at the good looking young detective.

    "Thanks LuLu." Mac remarked as she headed towards the door.

    Zander looked shocked and took another look at the pretty young lady. "That's not Luke Spencer's daughter is it?" he questioned as a smile came to Mac's face.

    "Amazing isn't it? They grow up so fast. Yeah she's working here part time after school and weekends. Luke's not thrilled with the idea but it keeps her out of trouble." Zander chuckled at the thought of Luke not being thrilled with his son and daughter working for the police department.

    Mac made another phone call and shortly after there was a knock on the door. "Come in." he bellowed and the door opened.

    Zander and Keys both stood from their chairs and faced the door to see who was invited in. Zander approached the young man with a handshake as if he knew him. "How you been?" he said as he shook Lucky's hand firmly.

    "I'm doing well, and you?" Lucky replied as he shook hands with his friend.

    "I've been good, long time no see." Zander replied as he shoved his hands in his jacket pockets.

    "It has been," Lucky puzzled as to why Zander was back in town after 8 years. "What are you doing here?"
  8. SoapQueen89
    SONBC ANNOUNCES PREMISE FOR "PORT CHARLES: AFTER MIDNIGHT"NETWORKS FIRST PRIMETIME DRAMA BEGAN PRODUCTION JUNE 22
    PREMIERES IN LATE JULY

    Series Reveals What Happens With “Port Charles'” Favorite Characters




    Manhattan, NY – (July 7, 2007) – Jennifer Snyder, Head Writer of "WICKED" and Consulting Producer/Associate HW of Port Charles: End Game, announced a 'first ever' will be brought to SONBC. In collaboration with Ryan Chandler, Executive Producer and Co-Head Writer of "Port Charles," the two talents will write and produce Port Charles: After Midnight, a night time spinoff of the SONBC Nominated "Port Charles."

    "Port Charles: After Midnight" will mainly focus on the lives of doctors and nurses at General Hospital as they encounter one crisis after another while working in the ER. In addition, there will be some non-hospital players involved as well. “My idea for the night time spin off will deal mainly with the hospital and the staff who encounter many challenges as they try to work together to save lives. Friendships between the new doctors and nurses will form as some of the cast of "Port Charles" will become entangled in the storylines on After Midnight,” states PC:AM Head Writer, Jennifer Snyder.

    “We will also be bringing back history as we re-introduce to the viewers The Nurses Ball. As history returns, so does the tradition of Lucy Coe spearheading the plans for the huge extravaganza. We are excited about bringing back the Ball, and we know the fans have missed it immensely.”

    “The plans for the first season have already been laid out, and you can expect to see many After Midnight characters appearing on Port Charles," says Ryan Chandler. "We have some great surprises set up for viewers, as well as some casting choices that will make you all quite happy."

    "Port Charles: After Midnight" will be a weekly episode, but episodes could appear more than once a week, as needed. If more than one episode is set to appear, an announcement will be made following an episode of Port Charles,” Chandler says. “Since PC: After Midnight is prime time soap, Jennifer and I can push the envelope and give After Midnight a racier and sexier edge. If you think Port Charles is hot, wait till you see After Midnight.”

    “Port Charles: After Midnight” began production on Friday, June 22 and will premiere Friday, July 27. Jennifer Snyder, consulting producer/associate head writer for "Port Charles" and Ryan Chandler, head writer & executive producer, "Port Charles'" will write and executive produce "Port Charles: After Midnight".

    Expect a cast announcement to be made shortly.
  9. SoapQueen89

    Indefinite Hiatus

    By SoapQueen89,

    Due to specific reasons I am not at liberty to explain, my blog here at SON will be going on an indefinite hiatus, effective immediately. Thank you to everyone who has been reading and commenting on the fan fic I have posted here at SON, if you'd like to read more of my work, you can visit my fan fic site at http://soapscorner.com/ghfanfiction.htm

    I will hopefully be back writing fic for my blog in very near future.

    Jen
  10. SoapQueen89
    *Disclaimer - Love scene ahead - and I tried my best to keep it as clean as possible.*

    The rain pounded hard against the glass windows, and lightning cracked as it hit somewhere across town. Ric Lansing found himself sitting in the plush chair in their master suite not being able to sleep. It was one of many nights these past few weeks he had not been able to sleep a whole night through, it was like clockwork. He removed himself from the queen sized bed so his wife, Alexis could sleep in peace. He looked over at the bed and she was so peaceful, he hoped she was dreaming good dreams about he and the kids, not about the dangers that surrounded them.

    The thunder rolled across the sky as he sat with a glass of bourbon in his hand contemplating the next move his brother Sonny would make against the newest enemy who wanted their territory. That too was like clockwork, there wasn't a moment of peace for their families, never would be he guessed. When one is in as deep as the two of them were, it would be impossible to leave the business. His head jerked towards the bed as he heard Alexis stir. He went to her when she called out his name, she feeling he wasn't beside her, she quickly worried where he had gone. He sat down on the bed and she reached for him.

    "Is there anything I can do?" she asked, her eyes still closed but awake.

    "Shhh ...I didn't mean to wake you, go back to sleep..." he replied as he set his glass down on the nightstand.

    She opened her eyes to see the worry on his face and propped herself up on her elbow, reaching for him with her hand. She caressed his face and he leaned into the touch. He saw the concern for him come across her face as he leaned down and kissed her lips.

    "I'll be okay ..... don't worry."

    "But I do worry about you Ric. I worry all the time."

    "I'm sorry. I guess sometimes I forget how this life effects you." he replied as he pulled her into an embrace.

    "I guess it would do no good asking you to leave the business so we can have a somewhat normal life?"

    "Alexis, you know that isn't ever going to happen. I can't leave the business, not now .... I've been in this business far too long to get out. There are people who will come after me even if I do leave. This is who I am, this is my family and what we are. I cannot change that, even though I wish many times I could." Ric explained as he got up from the bed and walked towards the window.

    "You know I shouldn't of said anything. I married you knowing full well what the life entailed, but I love you Ric .... and I worry about you." Alexis grabbed her silk robe and climbed out of bed. She went to him and wrapped her arms around his waist, looking out across the city over his shoulder.

    As the storm came down on Port Charles, it was another sleepless night for Ric and Alexis. He sat down on the plush chair, she eased down onto his lap, he holding on to her waist. They watched the lightning light up the midnight sky as the rain came down hard and pounded against the windows.

    "I love you so much, Alexis. I swear I won't let anything happen to you or the children."

    "I know .... I love you too." she replied as his head lay gently on the soft skin of her chest, he felt her heartbeat against his ear and it was the most soothing sound he had ever heard.

    She sat cradled in his arms for a while as they sat in the darkness of their master suite. It was the most secure she had felt in a long time. She knew he wouldn't let anything happen to her or the children, it was just sometimes she wished they could go away and leave everything behind. Ric had been involved with the violence of the mob for so long, he grew up in the business, and she knew that no matter how far they'd go to escape it, it would find them. There was no way out .... not anymore.

    Alexis got up off his lap and leaned down to kiss him goodnight. "Come to bed ...." she said as she reached for his hand. He noticed the look in her eye and conceded. He took her hand and he followed her back to the silk sheets of their queen sized bed. She climbed in and he after her. He laid next to her, his arms wrapped around her tight. It was the most comforting feeling she could ever know. Being in the arms of her husband she fell asleep quickly, while he laid awake still worried about the threat that was lurking in the darkness of the city. He guessed he would never feel completely safe but he would always make sure she did. He'd lay down his life for her and the children, and no one was going to take them from him.

    ---------------------------------------------------

    Alexis heard the cries of their youngest child, and climbed out of bed hoping not to wake Ric who was finally sleeping peacefully. She wrapped herself up in her silk robe and patted her way to the nursery. Screams from the baby could be heard throughout the penthouse as Alexis opened up the door to find the 3 month old child crying in her crib. She quickly picked up the child and held her close hoping to comfort the tears away.

    "Shh ... it's okay ... Mommy's here." Alexis said soothingly and it seemed to quiet down the baby.

    Alexis wiped the baby's tears from it's cheeks and kissed her softly. "We don't want to wake Daddy, do we?" Alexis changed the baby from her jammies to a day outfit and got her ready for the day. The sun barely above the horizon, Alexis cradled the baby in her arms and started down the stairs, but not before she heard little footsteps coming up behind her.

    "Wait for me, Mommy....." Kristina said as she came scurrying down the hallway in her pink fuzzy footed pajamas towards Alexis.

    "What are you doing out of bed so early? The sun is barely up, sweetie." Alexis said to the 4 year old.

    "Emma got me up, she cries so loud, Mommy." Alexis giggled at her child's remark.

    "Come on, let's get some breakfast."

    As Alexis reached the bottom of the stairs, Viola was there waiting for her and took Kristina by the hand. "You too, huh?" Alexis giggled as Viola yawned. "I can say this, Emma surely has a good set of lungs on her ...." Viola replied. Alexis laughed ... "I wonder where she gets those from..."

    Alexis holding Emma in her arms as she sat down at the kitchen table, and Viola lifted Kristina into her highchair. As Viola went to start making Kristina's pancakes, Alexis opened up her silk robe for Emma. The baby didn't waste a second to find nourishment as she quickly began suckling on Alexis's nipple.

    "I take it, Mr. Lansing is still sleeping?" Viola asked as she poured the pancake mix into the hot pan on the stove.

    "Yeah, he had a rough night again. Hopefully he can get some sleep this morning without interruption." Alexis said as she looked towards Kristina, implying it was her who needed to let Daddy sleep in.

    Kristina noticed her mother's look towards her and lifted her hands up and said ..."What?"

    "You know what ... you need to let Daddy sleep this morning, okay?"

    "'kay I promise." Kristina replied as she looked over her shoulder to see where her breakfast was.

    Viola flipped Kristina's pancake on a plate and walked it over to her. She sat it down in front of her and Kristina licked her lips. "Mmmm... pancake..." she replied as her eyes devoured the large pancake in front of her. Viola handed her a fork to use. Kristina was just getting the hang of using the large utensil as she bobbled around with it in her tiny hand.

    "Here, let me do that ..." Viola said as she cut up Kristina's pancake and fed her the first piece.

    Alexis removed Emma's mouth from the nipple and draped a cloth over her shoulder. She lifted the baby from her arm and rested her against the cloth. Alexis closed her robe and began to pat Emma's back as Viola brought her first cup of coffee to her. Alexis smiled a thank you to her and sat keeping a watchful eye on Kristina eating her breakfast.

    Alexis left Emma with Viola and Kristina as she went back upstairs to get dressed and to check in on her husband. She walked into the master suite and heard the water running in the bathroom, the bed empty. She closed the door and went to her closet to find something comfortable to wear. She was still on maternity leave from the DA's office, so there was no need for those power suits that hung next to her blue jeans .... at least for now. As she pulled out a pair of jeans and a sweater to match, Ric emerged from the bathroom, a towel wrapped around his waist and the water beads dripping from his chiseled body. He not noticing she was in the room, he was taken by surprised when she pulled the towel from his waist, leaving him wearing nothing but the stream of water that drizzled down the front of his chest.

    "Hey .... gimme that back .." he said as he tried pulling the towel from her, and drawing her to him. As he did, her body slamming against him, her arms quickly wrapped around his neck and she planted a morning kiss on his lips.

    As she held onto him, his hands went to untie the robe she was still wearing. It fell open, her soft skin lay upon his as the kiss became deeper and more passionate. Moans of pleasure escaped her as he backed up towards the bed, she falling gently on top of him as he laid down. As he moved his body up against the pillows, she followed with a hungry look in her eyes, and devoured him as she moved up along his body. An excitement came over him as he felt her body rub against him and he removed her silk robe revealing her shapely figure to him. His hands caressed her as they became one with each other. He reached up and kissed her mid-drif, leaving kisses against her soft supple skin. He scooped her up in his arms, she sitting atop of him, her legs wrapped around his waist, she felt them become one again. He felt her muscles contract against him, as he moved in and out. He took her hands in his and held her arms over her head as he thrust hard in a rhythmic motion. Whimpers of pleasure escaped her lips as her hands tightened around his, as they went over the edge, together, into ecstasy. Her tongue moistened her lips as she tried to catch her breath and she fell relaxed beside him.

    She draped her arm across his chest and their eyes met .... "Hungry for breakfast?" she said as his hand brushed back the hair from her face. "Not anymore .... you're all that I hunger for." he smiled. He leaned down and kissed her softly. They lay together for a few more minutes, till she realized what time it was.

    "I have to get ready .... " she said as she quickly got up from where she was laying and put her robe back on.

    "Why, where do you have to go today?" he asked as he watched her walk towards the bathroom.

    "No where really, but Kristina and Emma are downstairs with Viola eating breakfast. I need to make myself look presentable to the children. I can't go back down there looking like this, can I?" she replied as she pulled her robe closed and scurried into the bathroom.

    Ric climbed out of bed and got himself dressed. As Alexis showered, he left the bedroom and headed down stairs, dressed in his dark navy suit ready to do business. As he walked into the kitchen, Viola handed him a cup of coffee with one hand as she cradled Emma against her. Kristina was still sitting in her highchair and her face lit up as she saw her Daddy for the first time that morning.

    "Hi Daddy .." she said as Ric went to her and gave her a morning kiss.

    "Morning sweetie ...."

    "Where's Mommy?" she asked as Ric sat down at the kitchen table and unfolded the morning paper.

    "Mommy's in the shower, she'll be down in a minute."

    Ric's expression changed as he read the morning headlines on the front page of the newspaper.

    "Mob shootout leaves two dead" the headline read and Ric read further in disbelief. He hadn't heard about last night's altercation and was upset that he wasn't kept informed.

    He quickly got up from the table and rushed to his study, he needed to find out more about what happened last night and why the men who worked for him hadn't called to tell him about it. He picked up the phone and dialed.

    "We need a meeting this morning about last night ..... you better be here within the hour!"

    He slammed down the phone and fell back into the leather high back desk chair. As soon as he did, the phone rang and he answered it.

    "Lansing ..."

    "I hope you have a handle on last night's situation?!" Sonny replied.

    "I already have a meeting set up within the hour." Ric replied.

    "You didn't know about this?"

    "Of course I didn't know, I read it in this morning's newspaper."

    "I know I didn't order this, and if you didn't order it either, then we have another one to contend with, Ric ..."

    "Sonny, be here within the hour and we can discuss it further."

    "I'll be there." Sonny replied.

    Ric hung up the phone and went out into the living room and called for Marcus. The bodyguard opened up the door and acknowledged his presence.

    "I need you to gather the men .... I'm calling them all in right now!"

    "Yes, sir." Marcus replied and went to do what was ordered.

    "Dammit!" Ric yelled out of frustration as Alexis came down the stairs.

    "What happened?" she asked as he composed himself in front of her.

    "You and Viola need to take the children out for a little while, okay?"

    "Okay, but ..."

    "Don't ask questions ... just do it. Take Greg with you." Ric replied and pulled her to him into an embrace.

    "Is it something I should know about?"

    "No ....nothing I can't handle. It's going to be fine, I just need to have some private time for a meeting."

    "Something went down last night, didn't it?" she asked as worry overcame her.

    "Yeah something did happen last night, but Sonny and I are going to handle it." Ric replied and gave her a kiss on the cheek. "Don't worry...."

    She walked away from him .... "Fat chance on that..." she said under breath as she headed towards the kitchen. He watched her walk away and quickly turned his attention back on to the situation at hand.

    ----------------------------------------------

    Viola handed Emma back to Alexis and then lifted Kristina out of the high chair. She quickly ran passed Alexis and into the living room where Ric was pacing back and forth contemplating on what their next move would be.

    "Morning Daddy .." Kristina said as she clung onto Ric's leg.

    "Morning again sweetheart ..." he replied with a smile and lifted her up into his arms.

    "Daddy .... what's wrong?" the toddler asked when she sensed something was not right with Ric.

    "Nothing for you to worry about, okay." he replied as Alexis and Viola emerged with Emma from the kitchen.

    He gave her a kiss on the cheek and smiled. "Come on sweetheart, let's go get you out of those jammies." Alexis said as Ric left Kristina down. Viola took Kristina by her hand and led her up the steps towards her bedroom as Alexis went to Ric once again.

    He leaned down and softly kissed the top of Emma's head, then kissed Alexis. "I love you ...." he said as she caressed his jaw with her free hand. "We love you too..." she replied then walked away from him and headed up the stairs.

    He watched her climb the stairs and said a promise to himself never to allow anything to happen to the ones he loved more than life itself. His family meant everything to him and he would protect them at all costs. Danger was knocking on the door now, and he would fight like hell to keep it from coming inside and taking what was his. Ric knew the war had escalated after the shootout last night and he hoped all the protection he could provide was enough to keep the ones he loved safe from the danger.
  11. SoapQueen89

    CUFFS - Episode 9

    By SoapQueen89,

    Between the time the help from Miami would arrive, Zander would try to get close once more to Carly. They had been close before, it wouldn't take much to re-connect with her. He sat at a table in the corner of Kelly's just waiting, he knew she'd be in, it seemed to be her daily routine to come and visit with her mother. The waitress had re-filled his coffee cup a few times before Carly made an appearance at the diner. He didn't make an effort to approach her, he just sat reading the newspaper and sipping his coffee. As she walked passed, she took a second look to be sure it was him before she said anything.

    "Zander? Oh my God, it is you!"

    Zander looked up from his paper and smiled. "Carly! How have you been?" He stood up from his chair and gave her a hug.

    "I'm doing fine, what are you doing back in town? When did you get back?" She was just full of questions and he invited her to sit with him. "Please, sit and I'll fill you in."

    They talked for a while, just catching up on things, it had been a long time since he was in Port Charles, alot had changed. "All I want to know is are you happy?" he asked as she sipped the coffee that the waitress had brought her.

    "Yeah, Zander. I'm very happy. Lorenzo and I have a wonderful marriage."

    Zander noticed the look on her face when she talked about her husband, he could tell she wasn't telling him everything. He didn't push though, she'd tell him in her own way, and in time.

    "Hi Carly, so sorry I'm late." Bobbie approached from the direction of the kitchen.

    "That's okay mom, Zander and I have just been catching up." Carly stood and embraced her mother.

    "Well, you two look like you have things to do, so I'm going to go. I'm sure we'll be seeing each other again." Zander excused him self from the table and gave Carly a quick hug and kiss on the cheek goodbye. She smiled warmly as she watched Zander walk out the door.

    Bobbie noticed and raised an eyebrow. "You still love him don't you." she asked her daughter as they took seats at the table.

    "Zander? Nah .. just fondness. He's really pulled his life together since leaving Port Charles, I'm quite proud of him."

    Bobbie didn't buy her daughter's answer, she saw more then that in Carly's face as she talked about her former love. Zander and Carly never really explored their feelings for one another, but it was apparent to many people that they shared a bond, and cared deeply for one another. Bobbie always thought Carly had felt more for Zander then she had cared to admit, and from the look on her daughter's face, those feelings were brought to the surface.

    "So, what do you want to do today, mom? I got all afternoon. Lorenzo is away on business till tonight, so you have me all to yourself." Carly felt the urge to shop and she knew her mom couldn't pass up going shopping all afternoon.

    "Well I don't have to be back here till tomorrow, and I have the night off from the hospital, so ...." Bobbie's words drifted off leaving it up to Carly to decide.

    "How bout some shopping? I could always use a new outfit." Carly smiled and giggled. "Shopping it is."

    Zander sat outside Kelly's waiting for Jack to show up, he had called Jack to meet him there. He looked down at his watch checking the time when Jack strolled up. "Where have you been? I thought you were right around the corner." Zander asked as Jack took a seat at the table.

    "I was nearby, it didn't take me that long to walk here, did it?" Zander apologized for barking at his partner.

    "I'm sorry Jack, it's this case." he tucked his cell phone back into his jacket pocket before he heard Carly and Bobbie exit the diner. They were enjoying each other's company to much to realize he and Jack were sitting at the table. Jack's eyes focused on Carly as she walked away, and Zander noticed.

    "Ow! What'd do that for?" Jack yelped as Zander kicked him in the shin.

    "Hands off ... she's mine!" Zander joked.

    "That wedding ring on her finger says she's Lorenzo's. How do you suppose he's gonna feel about you invading his territory?" Jack asked as Zander cleared his throat.

    "I hope he becomes the jealous husband that I think he is and does something stupid. Stupid enough for him to slip up and then we got 'em!"

    Zander and Jack weren't sitting there long before Zander's cell phone rang. He answered it and talked for a few minutes to the caller. "That was the Lt. Our guys should arrive here tomorrow morning." Zander stood up and put his cell phone back in his pocket.

    "Where we going?" Jack asked as Zander started walking away.

    "We're going fishing." Zander offered as Jack caught up to him.

    "Fishing?"


  12. SoapQueen89
    The Reckoning will begin airing on SONBC on Monday October 1st. It will be a continuation of WICKED and will consist of the same characters/actors with a few minor additions. These additions are as follows:



    Amanda Welles will portray Chelle Barlow, a NY attorney who has been transferred to Port Charles and will begin working in the DA's office. She has ties to PC she is unaware of. She is widowed and has been raising her son alone for the past 10 years.





    Brad Hawkins will portray William (Will) Barlow. He blows into town with his mother, Chelle, and he's looking for trouble. He's reckless, he's defiant, and he's just looking for a fight. Though he's a rebel of sorts, he is well educated and after 10 years, he's still angry over his father's death.





    Roma Maffia will portray Camilla Cortiz, a specialist who has been asked to advise on a patient's case at General Hospital. She has studied at the best of medical schools and is the top in her field. Look for her to get involved with a select few doctors at the hospital.





    A Martinez will portray Martin Alvarez, an adversary of Sonny Corinthos from Miami, FL. He brings with him his two sons.







    Nicholas Gonzalez will portray Richie Alvarez, the eldest son of Martin Alvarez. He is the loose cannon of the family and the one who prefers brut force to get what he wants. He is also as an eye for a beautiful woman.





    A.J. Lamas will portray Nickie Alvarez, the youngest of Martin's sons. He is quite green in the business and the over achiever. He tries to make his father proud, which sometimes leads him into trouble.




    Readers of WICKED who will be continuing with The Reckoning can expect twists and turns throughout this new book. Sorrow, tragedy, and romance will be found, but the mob war will still remain the focus of the new book.

    The Reckoning will debut on SONBC on Monday, October 1st.





  14. SoapQueen89

    CUFFS - Episode 6

    By SoapQueen89,

    On a stake out ...


    Zander and Lucky sat in a black four door sedan on 5th Street as Jack dressed in street clothes strolled down towards the docks. "Testing" he said as he tried out the microphone connection.

    "Loud and clear, Jack" his partner replied to him through the small ear piece.

    "Is he gonna be okay out there?" Lucky asked as he listened and recorded all that was said on a recorded her held on his lap. Zander looked over towards him as he adjusted his ear piece.

    "Jack? Yeah he's cool. He loves this cloak and dagger stuff."

    "I'm asking cause Alcazar is no one to mess with, he's deadly if he thinks he's being watched or threatened." Jack was a veteran at going undercover, he wouldn't make any mistakes.

    Zander and Lucky watched from a distance as Jack moved closer and closer to their suspect. Alcazar and his wife Carly sat on the park bench just enjoying the afternoon sun. Zander didn't think they'd get much today, but Lorenzo's unpredictable, he wanted to be ready for anything.

    As Jack approached a man in a dark suit approached Lorenzo. He stayed back and watched as the man handed Lorenzo a small package, envelope size. "We got something guys..." Jack said as Zander and Lucky listened from the car.

    "Lorenzo just received a small package from a gentlemen." Jack added as he moved closer to get a better look at what the package was. He saw Lorenzo open it up slightly so he could peek inside.

    "The envelope is filled with cash." he added as he observed safely out of harms way.

    "Jack .. let's not do something stupid." his partner advised from the car.

    Jack rolled his eyes at the comment from Zander as he noticed Carly stood up from the bench and walked away with one of the body guards. "Mrs. Alcazar is leaving with one of the guards."

    "Stay with Lorenzo, this could be some sort of cash deal going on." Lucky said as Jack stayed out of sight but kept his eye on what was happening.

    The gentleman sat down beside Lorenzo on the bench and talked a while. "Jack. What's happening?" Zander asked. It was too quiet on the other end.

    "Nothing. Their just talking. I"m gonna go see if I can hear anything." Jack replied as he moved closer.

    "Be careful Jack. Lorenzo can be very lethal if he thinks he's at risk." Lucky concerned with what might happen if Lorenzo found out he'd been being watched and monitored.

    Jack crept closer and closer to his suspect, he didn't even take notice to the bodyguard who had found him snooping around. The body guard grabbed from behind and wrapped his arm around Jack's throat, it became hard for him to breathe. Zander and Lucky lost connection with Jack as they heard the static instead of Jack's heartbeat. "Dammit!" Zander shouted as he and Lucky concerned about what was happening.

    "Jack! Answer me Jack!" Zander said into the microphone worried and frantic about his partner.

    "Let's not wait, Zander. Jack could be in real trouble where Lorenzo's concerned." Lucky advised as he and Zander removed their equipment and then rushed to Jack's aid.

    By the time Zander and Lucky appeared, Jack lay lifeless on the ground, and Lorenzo was gone. Zander rushed to his partner concerned about his condition. He started patting him on his face trying to wake him up and then yelling his name hoping he'd open his eyes.

    "Jack! Talk to me Jack!"
  15. SoapQueen89
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    You Look So Good In Love
    by George Strait

    Oh, how you sparkle
    And oh how you shine
    The blush on your cheeks
    Is more than the wine
    And he must do something
    That I didn't do
    Whatever he's doing
    It look's good on you

    You look so good in love
    You want him
    That's easy to see
    You look so good in love
    And I wish
    You still wanted me

    He must have stolen
    Some stars from the sky
    And gave them to you
    To wear in your eyes
    And I had my chances
    But I set you free
    And now I wonder
    Why I couldn't see

    You look so good in love
    You want him
    That's easy to see
    You look so good in love
    I wish
    You still wanted me

    (spoken:)
    Darling I've wasted a lot of years
    Not seeing the real you
    But tonight your beauty is shining through
    And I never took the time to let you know
    So before he takes you away
    Please let me say ....

    You look so good in love
    You want him
    That's easy to see
    You look so good in love
    I wish
    You still wanted me

    You look so good in love
    You want him
    That's easy to see
    You look so good in love



    Ric stepped off the elevator and into the Metro Court restaurant wanting to get a bite to eat before heading back to the office for another long night with a lot of paperwork that had piled up. As the hostess seated him at a corner table he couldn't help but notice his ex wife Alexis on the dance floor with her new beau, Jerry. They were just gliding across the floor to the soft music that was playing. He noticed her because she looked happy, the happiest she had been in a very long time.After the waitress came and took his order, he got up enough courage to break in and ask her to dance with him. As they came around closer to him he tapped Jerry on the shoulder.

    "May I cut in?" Ric asked as Alexis looked surprised that he would even ask.

    Jerry looked at Alexis for approval and she nodded. "It's okay, Jerry."

    Jerry stepped away from the dance floor leaving Alexis with Ric to dance the next dance together. Ric took Alexis in his arms and began to dance with her as the next song started to play.

    "I just wanted to tell you that you look beautiful tonight." Ric started off the conversation in the hopes that she would accept another apology and his kind words.

    "Thank you ..." Alexis replied wondering if he alterior motives for wanting to dance with her.

    "It's nice to see you happy, Alexis. I'm happy to see you finally found someone who can make you smile."

    "Jerry's been good to me. And I am very happy with him."

    "I know I can see it in your eyes. I just wish I could of done the same. I've wasted a lot of years not seeing what was staring me in the face. I messed up and I'm sorry."

    "Ric, a lot happened during the time we were together. We had some really good times together, and some really bad ones. I'd like to remember the good ones and remember what we were together in the happy times of our marriage. There's no need to dwell on the bad stuff."

    As the song came to an end, Jerry started to approach them ready to take Alexis away from him. "Before he comes to take you from me, let me just say this one last thing." Ric said as he saw Jerry walking towards them.

    "Okay ...."

    "You were the best thing that ever happened to me, Alexis. You gave me a beautiful daughter that I adore and some many happy memories I will not soon forget. I'm glad that Jerry makes you happy and that you have that sparkle back in your eyes when you are with him. I just wish it was me who you wanted..." his words drifted off as he left her standing in the middle of the dance floor alone.

    Jerry came up to her and whisked her away to the other side of the dance floor, but Alexis wondered if given the chance, if Ric could make her happy. They were very happy in the beginning of their marriage, they have a daughter together, yet they couldn't make it work.

    Ric sat at his table set for one and watched from afar, as Jerry and Alexis enjoyed their dance. Ric couldn't help but think if given another chance with Alexis, if he would be able to make things right and make the one person he loves so much, very happy. He sighed, because it was all a dream that will never come true. She was falling in love with another man, and it was so obvious to him that another man made her happier than he ever could.


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    In the limo --

    As Ric and Alexis head back to the safe house, the silence is broken by the ring of Alexis' cell phone. She pulls it out of her purse and flips it open to answer it.

    "Alexis Davis..."

    "Alexis ... It's John. I shouldn't be doing this but out of professional courtesy, I am giving you a heads up. My task force and I will be carrying out search warrants tonight."

    "Thank you for letting me know. I hope you know what you're doing and what will transpire because of it."

    "I do ... and I hope the search will give me the evidence to put Sonny and Ric away for a long time."

    "Well, good, I look forward to going up against you in court, John. Because effective immediately, I will be defending my husband if this goes to trial. I hope you come prepared, counselor."

    Alexis flipped the phone closed and hung up on Durant. Ric looked at her, "Did you just quit the DA's office?"

    "Yeah I guess I did." she laughed. "John Durant wanted to let me know he is coming after you and Sonny tonight. I just hope he knows what kind of a fight he has ahead of him."

    Ric feeling a little more confident knowing his wife was in his corner, but his first priority was keeping his family safe.


    The waterfront --


    Durant and his task force stormed one of Ric's warehouses, search warrants in his hand. The warehouse dark, it didn't seem like anyone was around. He dispersed his men and they began searching the offices and the entire building. A few crates sat in the corner of the huge dim light room.

    "Let's get those crates open ..." Durant ordered.

    A crowbar was used to open up the crates. The aroma of coffee filled the air as Durant and his men stood there hoping to find something other then coffee.

    "It's been cleaned out, sir. The office is empty." said one of the men as he returned from searching part of the building.

    "Dammit, there has to be something left here! Find it!"

    As Durant oversaw the execution of the warrant, his men emptied the contents of the crates onto the floor. Ground coffee spilled onto the concrete floor as they poured it from the crate. When the crate was empty, there were traces of what was in the crate left behind.

    "Sir .. I think we found something!" one of the men said and Durant raced over to see what they found.

    He looked into the empty crate and found some white residue at the bottom of the crate. "Call forensics and get them down here, I want to be 100% certain that is what I think it is!"


    At Sonny's warehouse --


    At Sonny's warehouse, Detective Lucky Spencer executed another search warrant. The team stormed the warehouse in search of incriminating evidence against Sonny. It seemed the latest shipment wasn't removed yet by Sonny's men, Lucky and his team had hit pay dirt. Lucky quickly got on his phone and informed Durant of what they had found.

    "All those crates ... open 'em up!" Lucky ordered.

    Inside the crates was all they needed to put Sonny away on weapons charges, drug charges and a host of other offenses. It was a good bust and it made Detective Lucky Spencer quite proud.

    As the men continued to search Sonny's warehouse, Durant and his team arrived to see what the other team had discovered.

    "Detective, what did we discover here?" Durant asked as he approached Lucky.

    "You'll be pleased I'm sure. We got 'em on a list of charges, sir. From weapons to drugs to money. You name it, we found it." Lucky boasted.

    "Good work .... great work, Detective." Durant quite pleased with the discovery, but it was all a little too convenient.

    Lucky noticed it Durant's smile soon was overcome with concern. "Sir, anything wrong?" Lucky asked as their search continued.

    "Nah, I guess not." Durant replied, brushing off the feeling that things were as kosher as it appeared to be. "Get all this stuff back to the evidence locker and make sure it's done by the book!" Durant barked the orders to the team.

    "I'll be back at the office filing the necessary paperwork against Corinthos. Good work, Detective."

    "Thank you, sir. I'll make sure it all gets back to the house safe and sound."

    Durant smiled at Lucky before leaving the warehouse. Lucky and his men continued collecting evidence against Sonny and his organization. With all they had discovered, Sonny was in for a long time behind bars.



    At the hospital --


    Georgie Jones was working the nurse's station in the ER, her first night on rotation at the hospital as a nurse's aid. She was expecting an eventful night in the ER, it usually was in PC. As she stood filling out paperwork, the door to the ER opened up and Zander came rushing in with Emily passed out in his arms. Georgie quickly went to see what was wrong and how she could help.
    Zander filled her in on Emily's condition and that she had been having pains after dinner and then passed out. Georgie called for a gurney and for Emily to be taken to cubicle #3. Being Emily was pregnant, Georgie called for the OB/GYN who was on call. She also tried to reassure Zander they were going to do their best and that he should wait in the waiting room until the doctor examined Emily.

    Zander wasn't about to sit by and wait, he wanted to be with his wife and no one was going to deter him from being by Emily side. It took a few orderlies to keep Zander from the examine room, but he complied to the doctor's orders. Emily was in her first trimester, and though her doctor's didn't think it would be a risky pregnancy, they did have her on a strict regiment. Zander began thinking all kinds of things, none of them good. He sat and waited a while before the OB/GYN emerged from cubicle #3.

    "How's Emily and the baby?" Zander asked frantic with worry.

    "She's stable, we're going to keep her here for a while to monitor the baby. That's all I can tell you for now. We're running tests, we should know soon though." Dr. Swenson replied. "We'll be moving her to a room as soon as one becomes available. But until then, you can sit with her if you would like." he continued.

    "Thanks, doc." Zander replied and he ran quickly to be with Emily.

    Georgie was in the cubicle with her, making sure everything was working properly and writing down Emily's stats. She was startled by Zander's entrance.

    "I'm sorry, I'll get out of your way, I just wanted to double check on the stats." Georgie said as Zander took a deep breath and a seat next to Emily.

    Georgie wanted to be helpful and asked if she should call Drs. Quartermaine and let them know Emily was going to be admitted. Zander thanked her for her kindness and if she could do that, it would be appreciated. She left Zander alone with Emily and went to the nurse's station to call Emily's parents. She didn't know Emily and Zander all that well, but she knew Drs. Quartermaine and they had been helpful to her during her time in the nursing program at the hospital.

    Zander was soon joined by Monica and Alan. Monica had reminded Alan to keep his mouth in check while around Zander, their dislike for each continued even after he and Emily moved to Florida. In the time of crisis was not the ideal moment to start with each other, Emily didn't need the extra stress and aggravation.

    The family sat by Emily's bedside waiting for the test results to come back, Alan had called the lab to put a rush on the results. This was his daughter and grandchild, the concern he had for them was overwhelming.


    Coming up ...

    ~Arrest warrant is issued for Sonny
    ~Forensics test the white substance found at Ric's warehouse
    ~Test results are in on Emily and the baby
    ~Lorenzo and Faith plans are coming together
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    Lucky Spencer

    By SoapQueen89,

    Portrayed by Greg Vaughan


    Lucky Spencer, a Detective for the Port Charles Police Department, much to his father's chagrin. Lucky resides at his aunt's Brownstone with his live in girlfriend, Maxie Jones. They are raising their two year old daughter, Sierra.
  18. SoapQueen89
    Episode 4


    At Kelly's


    Alexis already there waiting for Zander when he walked in the door. He saw her sitting at a table in the far corner of the room and went to greet her. He asked her about Ric and how he was doing. He seemed genuinely concerned for him as Alexis gave him an update on her husband's condition. It didn't take long for the conversation to turn about business.

    Alexis tried to get some information from Zander about what he was doing back in Port Charles. Zander though not forthcoming with any info she could use. He was being very evasive about his reasons for coming home, but by the way he was acting, she knew somehow it had to do with Ric and Sonny.

    Zander knew she was fishing for information and caught on to her pretty quickly. As much as she tried to gain info from him, he was trying to do the same to her. Neither of them came out of Kelly's knowing a hell of a lot more then when they went in. He knew though, she would be on guard from now on and he needed to proceed with caution and care.

    As Zander left Kelly's, he received a phone call from his superiors in Miami. It was news he didn't want to hear. He had less then 24 hours to find some evidence to connect Sonny with a suspect they had in custody. He was running out of time, he needed to find something, anything that would connect the two together. Frustrated with the way the investigation was going, Zander had to visit the one person he hoped would shed some light, so he headed to the hospital.



    At Greystone -- At the warehouse


    Max pulled the limo around to the front of the house and waited for Sonny. Milo with Sonny, they emerged from the house and walked towards the limo that was waiting. Max opened the passenger side door and Sonny stepped inside. Milo and Max both got in the front seat, Max driving and they headed to the warehouse for the meeting with the 5 families.

    Sonny on his way, the rest of the families began to arrive at the warehouse.

    Enrique Delgado from Los Angeles, California, Tomas Cortes, from Las Vegas, Nevada, Dominick Garcia from New York City, Javier Cordero from Miami, Florida, and Antonio Alverez from San Antonio, Texas. Each arrived one by one with their own security, they all entered the office area of the warehouse and took seats at the conference table waiting for Sonny's arrival.

    Max pulled the limo up in front of the building and opened the passenger side door. Sonny stepped out and walked with a purpose towards the office door. He was greeted by the 5 family members who already had arrived. Trevor followed behind Sonny, making his presence known to everyone that he was in attendance to protect Ric's territory.

    The meeting came to order and the floor was given to Tomas who gave everyone an update on his organization and how his profits were increasing since the last time they had met. The meeting was going along smoothly till they were interrupted unexpectedly.

    The door opened as guns from every man in the room were drawn and aimed on the person who dared entered their private meeting.


    Coming up ....

    ~Zander visits Ric
    ~Faith makes her presence known
    ~Alexis' life is threatened
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    There Goes My Life
    by Kenny Chesney

    All he could think about was I'm too young for this
    Got my whole life ahead
    hell I'm just a kid myself
    how I'm gonna raise one

    All he could see were his dreams going up in smoke
    So much for ditching this town and hanging out on the coast
    Oh well, those plans are long gone

    And he said
    there goes my life
    there goes my future, my everything
    might as well kiss it all good-bye
    there goes my life.......

    A couple years of up all night and a few thousand diapers later
    That mistake he thought he made covers up the refrigerator
    Oh yeah..........he loves that little girl.

    Momma's waiting to tuck her in
    as she fumbles up those stairs
    she smiles back at him dragging that teddy bear
    sleep tight, blue eyes and bouncing curls

    He smiles
    there goes my life
    there goes my future my everything
    I love you, daddy goodnight
    there goes my life

    She had that Honda loaded down
    with Abercrombie clothes and 15 pairs of shoes and his American express
    he checked the oil and slammed the hood, said your good to go
    she hugged them both and headed off to the west coast

    And he cried
    there goes my life
    there goes my future, my everything
    I love you
    baby good-bye


    PART 1

    Emily stood in the bathroom looking down at the stick she laid on the vanity 5 minutes ago, she held her breath as she opened her eyes and read the results. She didn't want it to be true, she was too young, she had her whole life ahead of her, this would just complicate things. Her and Zander only slept together once, they were careful and used protection, it has to be the flu, it's not possible. Her hand quivered as she picked up the stick and took a second look at the little window with the 2 blue lines. She quickly went to the instructions that were included in the box, and read them again, thinking she made a mistake in reading it. No mistake. She sighed heavily and laid the stick back down on the counter. She backed away from it and fell against the wall behind her. Her knees buckled and she slid down the wall to the floor. She pulled her knees to her chest and wrapped her arms around them as she could feel the warm tears welling up in her eyes. She sniffled back the emotion she felt as she took her hand and wiped the moistness from her cheeks. She was stunned, she couldn't be pregnant. They were so careful. She sat on the floor of the bathroom, her mind racing with her future passing her by in flashes of what she could of had. She was unsure how Zander would take this news, he's always wanted a baby, but not this soon. They had wanted to wait till they were married, she was barely out of high school. She tried to compose herself enough to make a phone call to tell Zander about the results. She picked herself up off the floor and dried her eyes. She splashed some cold water on her face and grabbed the hand towel from the rack. She took a third look at the stick and saw the same results. She held onto the stick tightly in one hand and reached for the doorknob with the other.

    She walked out into her bedroom and reached for the phone. She hesitated as her index finger quivered as she slowly dialed Zander's phone number. He didn't answer right away, enough time for her to have second thoughts of telling him, but she stayed strong and waited to hear his voice. "Zander ... I need to see you." she said when he answered. She hung up the phone, she knew he'd be at the mansion in a few minutes. She tried to collect her thoughts and wondered how she was going to tell him they were going to be parents. All the dreams they had, were gone. The life they wanted to live was gone, things have changed.

    She heard his soft tap at her bedroom window as she turned her head and saw him waving to her from outside in the old oak tree. She quickly went to open the window so he could climb in, like always. She walked away from the window as he climbed in, like so many times before. He came up behind her as she held the stick in her hand just in awe of the results. "Emily, what's wrong?" he asked as he noticed in her demeanor something was bothering her. She turned into him and fell into his arms. "I'm sorry, Zander. I'm so sorry." she cried into his chest. He wrapped his arms around her to comfort her. "Emily, whatever it is, we'll get through it ... together." he reassured her. She sniffled back the tears as she looked up at him. He took his thumbs and wiped the tears from her cheeks and returned a little smile.

    He looked down and noticed the stick in her hand. He reached for it and she handed it to him. "Zander, I'm .... I'm pregnant." she could barely get out the words, they seemed to be caught in her throat. He took the stick, turned and walked away from her. "Emily, are you sure?" he asked as he turned back around and faced her. The look in her eyes told him it was true. She hung her head and then looked up at him. "Two blue lines, don't lie." she said as she sat down in the chair as she felt her knees go weak. He rushed to her and knelt beside her. He took her hands in his and caressed them. She noticed his eyes welled with tears as she entangled her fingers in his coal black hair. "We'll get through this, we will .. I promise." She stood up from the chair and wrapped her arms around his waist. "I don't know what to do, Zander. I had my life planned, and now this .... I wanted to go to college, get a good job, get married, then start a family. Zander, what are we gonna do?" she sobbed as her tears moistened his tee shirt. He held her tight against him and tried to comfort her fears away. "I don't know Em, we'll figure it out." He reached down and cupped her face in his hands. "I love you and I'm not leaving. We're gonna do this together, okay?" He could feel her arms around him tighten as she buried her face into his chest. "I love you too Zander.

    He spent a few more minutes with her trying to calm her. These results were shocking to both and he just needed to be alone to process it all. He climbed back out the window and into the old oak tree, she watched him go and walked back towards her bed. She fell back on the bed and closed her eyes, hoping that maybe all this would go away, but it didn't. Her mind was filled with thoughts of what was yet to come for her, and it certainly wasn't what she had planned.

    Zander's legs felt like jelly as he landed on the ground below. He could barely walk back to his bike he had parked outside the black iron gates of the Quartermaine estate. He grabbed his helmet and straddled his bike. He couldn't hold in the emotions any longer, as he released all that was building up inside him. He left it all go and began to feel the warm tears trickle down his cheeks. He felt his heart sink to the pit of his stomach, the news was not what he expected or was it wanted. He slipped on his helmet and turned the ignition.
    The bike roared as he rode down the one lane driveway back into town. He rode through town and past the city limit sign, he needed time to think and he couldn't do that in his room at Jake's.

    He rode for what seemed like hours, till he reached the old footbridge quite a few miles out of town. He and Emily used to go there alot, he had some fond memories of their time spent together. He pulled the bike to the side of the road and kicked the stand. He removed the helmet and hung it on the handle bar as he turned off the roar of the engine. He breathed in the fresh air deeply as he slid off the seat. He stuffed his hands in his jean pockets and walked to the middle of the bridge. He leaned on the railing and the emotions once again overwhelmed him. His mind racing with the news Emily had just told him, and all the things he had planned for his future had just gone up in smoke. "Well, there goes my life. There goes my future, my everything, might as well, kiss it all goodbye. "

    PART 2

    Emily heard the roar of Zander's bike pull in the drive way and she wiped her hands clean on the apron she had wrapped around her waist. She reached for Katie who sat quietly in her high chair watching her every move. "Daddy's home." Emily said as she and Katie walked towards the front door and waited for Zander. The door opened and Katie smiled brightly when she saw Zander walk in. She reached for him and he took her in his arms. "Hi sweetness." he said as he kissed Emily on the cheek hello. "Long day?" she ask as she noticed his greasy shirt. "Yeah and I'm exhausted." he replied as he walked towards the couch with Katie in his arms. "Dinner is almost ready. I'll leave her here with you while I set the table." Emily hoping that Zander didn't fall asleep before he had something to eat, he looked worn out. He had taken a job at the local bike shop fixing and rebuilding motorcycles, it was something that paid the bills and it was it legal, unlike the other jobs that were offered to him. She could hear he and Katie playing as she set the kitchen table and filled the glasses with water.

    She soon called him to come in and sit down to eat. Katie was put in her high chair and her eyes widened at the plate Emily had made for her. Her fingers soon found the mashed potatoes and as usual most ended up on the floor or on her then in her mouth. Zander smiled as he watched his daughter enjoy her dinner. Emily got up from her chair and went for a napkin to clean up the mess that Katie was leaving everywhere. Zander laid down his napkin and went to refill his glass with water from the pitcher in the refrigerator. He stopped and looked at the refrigerator door covered with pictures of Katie. He smiled as he took one of the pictures in his hand and held it to his chest. His heart filled with so much love for his little girl, the mistake they thought they had made, was a mistake no longer. She was his little girl, she was his heart, she was his life now. He put the picture back on the refrigerator door, Emily noticed his private moment as she smiled cause she had the same thoughts every time she saw them too.

    After dinner, Emily took Katie upstairs for her nightly bath and to get her ready for bed. Zander watched Emily climb the stairs as Katie followed not so close behind. Zander sat on the bottom step watching Katie fumble up the stairs, she looked back at him as she held onto her teddy bear that dragged along the steps. He smiled and thought to himself...."there goes my life, my everything..." she looked back once more and said .."I love you daddy.." He felt a sense of pride as his future reached the top of the staircase. "I love you too, sweetheart." he mumbled to himself as she disappeared from sight. He could hear her giggling as Emily picked her up and then the bathroom door closed shut.

    Zander ran his hands through his hair and sighed. He was exhausted and he knew he had to do it all over again tomorrow. All he needed was a peaceful nights sleep, which he hadn't gotten since Katie was born. Midnight feedings, up all night rocking her to sleep, late nights were something that became a habit for him, but he wouldn't change a thing. Katie was his world, his life.

    He turned out the lights and locked the front door before climbing the stairs to the bedroom. He could hear Katie laughing and playing while Emily gave her bath. He stood outside the bathroom door and listened. Emily surprised him as she opened up the door and he almost fell into her. She and Katie laughed as Zander had a startled look on his face. He recovered by taking Katie in his arms and held her up in front of him, he blew a raspberry on her tummy and she giggled. "I love you..." he said as Katie's little fingers entangled themselves in his coal black hair. "I love you too Daddy." Those words warmed his heart every time he heard them, he smiled at her.

    "Time for bed." Emily said as she walked into Katie's room and turned on the light. Zander held Katie in his arms and put her down in her bed. She didn't want to let go as her arms were wrapped tightly around his neck. He pried her from him and covered her up with the blankets. He brushed back the curls from her face and kissed her lightly on her cheek. "Goodnight sweetness." he said and walked towards the doorway. "Night daddy." she replied as he turned off the lights, only a dim nightlight was left on as he closed the door.

    Emily watched him from across the hall as he peeked in at Katie one more time before going to bed himself. She noticed emotion overwhelm him as his hand wiped the moistness from his cheek. "Amazing isn't she?" she said as she came up from behind him wrapping her arms around his waist. "Yeah she is. Thank you." he replied as he turned into her. "Thank you for what?" she asked as Zander wrapped his arms around her tightly. "Thank you for bringing Katie into my life."

    PART 3

    Zander stood waiting at the bottom of the stairs for the next suitcase to take out to the car, as he could hear Katie dragging out of her bedroom and to the top of the stairs. "Hey Dad? How much room do I have left in the car?" she shouted from her bedroom. Zander glanced out the door at the car sitting in the drive way, all he could see were boxes smashed against the passenger side windows. "Not alot, sweetheart. Why?" Katie came to the top of the stairs with a very large laundry bag in her arms. "Will this fit?" Zander chuckled. "Uh, no. Not unless you want to tie to the roof." She raised an eyebrow at him and Zander immediately shook his head in disagreement.

    Katie began to lug the heavy suitcase down the stairs one step at a time. As she reached the last step, Zander took it from her and carried it out to the car. Emily came from the kitchen with a paper bag in her hand. "Mom." Katie whined with a smile. "Now look, it's a long drive to Stanford, you're going to need nourishment. So I packed some snacks." Katie kissed her mom on the cheek and took the paper bag from her as Zander walked in the front door dragging his feet. "I hope that's the last to go in the car, cause I don't think anything else will fit." he chuckled as Katie approached him. "Yes, Daddy. That's the last bag, I swear." she held up her two forefingers and crossed her heart.

    "So, you're going to call when you get there, right?" Zander asked as he pulled his daughter tight against him. "I will." she replied as she buried her face into his chest. "I'm gonna miss you, sweetness." he whispered, barely getting the words out as his emotions overcame him. "I'm gonna miss you too, Dad." Emily came up behind them and caressed the back of Katie's head with her hand. "Now you be careful, drive safely. It's no race to get there. Stanford will be there, so take your time." Katie rolled her eyes at their concern. She knew they loved her, but their worry was overwhelming at times.

    Katie grabbed her jacket from the coat rack and held the paper bag in her hand as Emily escorted her out the door and to the car. She gave her one last hug before Katie got in the car. Zander stood in the open doorway watching his daughter back out of the driveway for the last time. She was all grown up, going off to college, something both he and Emily always wanted for her, but his heart was heavy with sadness. He felt his eyes well with tears as the car disappeared from sight. Emily turned and walked back into the house as Zander just stood in the doorway looking out towards the street. He was in deep thought when he heard the phone ring.

    He went quickly to answer it and heard a familiar voice on the other end. "I forgot to tell you something before I left." Katie sniffled back the tears as she stopped the car only a few blocks from the house. "Yeah what was that?" Zander asked as a tear trickled down his cheek. "I just wanted to tell you that I love you Daddy." He never got tired of hearing those words and they brought an overwhelming warmth of emotion, he wiped the tears from his eyes with his hand as he replied ..."I love you too, sweetheart." He hung up the phone and walked into the kitchen, he noticed the pictures on the refrigerator door still hung, they've changed over the years, but the feeling he got was the same. Katie grew up, but she'd always be Daddy's little girl.
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    At the hospital --


    Zander stood waiting for Ric's answer, though Ric was reluctant to point to the suspect he believed Zander wanted. Zander grabbed the photo sheet from Ric in disgust. He knew Ric wasn't going to tell him the truth, no matter how long he stood there and waited. Ric noticed the frustration from Zander.

    "I'm sorry Zander, I don't recognize anyone."

    Zander rolled his eyes at Ric's comment. "You honestly don't expect me to believe that, do you?"

    "Yeah Zander, I do."

    "You know I figured you'd do the right thing here, Ric. But you know what? I don't need your ID, I have enough evidence to put both you and Sonny away for a long time, without you."

    "If you did, Zander, I would be in handcuffs by now!"

    Zander knew what Ric was saying was the truth. He didn't have enough evidence, but he surely didn't need Ric's testimony to get warrants for both he and Sonny. Zander turned to leave, but turned back towards Ric.

    "For Alexis' sake, Ric, I hope you know what you're doing. I would hate to see you regret your decision."



    Somewhere on the docks --


    Alexis was heading towards the launch, where a boat waited for her to take her to Wyndamere. She had made plans to visit with Nikolas to go over a few details about Cassadine business. As she approached the launch, she encountered someone.

    "Well, well .... It's nice to see you again Alexis..." the shadowy figure said as she came into the dim light of the moon.

    Alexis tensed up when she realized who was approaching her. "Faith ... what do I owe this pleasure?"

    "I was hoping you could get a message to your husband."

    "Oh really, and who's to say I'm going to do this for you, Faith?" Alexis replied as two of Faith's bodyguards came from out of nowhere and came up behind her. Alexis felt their presence beside her and she tensed up even more.

    "You are going to deliver this message for me, Alexis, because if not ..." Faith seethed and nodded to her two goons, who then grabbed a hold of Alexis' arms to hold her steady, as Faith approached her.

    Faith stepped up and got in Alexis' face, standing nose to nose with her nemesis' wife. "Let your husband know, I am coming after him, and if he stands in my way, those he loves .... let's just say accidents do happen." she threatened.

    Faith's goons released Alexis from their grip, and Faith stepped back and away from Alexis, letting her pass, now. Faith and her goons disappeared into the shadows once again, leaving Alexis on the docks alone. After the encounter, Alexis quickly fled the docks and headed to the hospital to tell Ric of her encounter with Faith Roscoe.



    Coming Soon

    ~ Durant issues warrants for Ric and Sonny
    ~ Ric takes back control
    ~ Emily is hospitalized after she encounters problems with the baby
  21. SoapQueen89
    Alexis and Viola left with Greg following close behind after receiving the orders from Ric on keeping a watchful on his family. Greg, one of Ric's men who had been with him the longest, he felt comfortable in leaving his family in Greg's care. He knew Greg would lay down his life for Alexis and the children, just as he would for Ric.

    Alexis had been only gone a few minutes before Marcus announced to Ric that Sonny had arrived. Sonny stepped into the foyer of the penthouse and Ric greeted him. Sonny laid his overcoat across the back of the sofa with Ric leading the way into the living room.

    "So what can you tell me about last night?" Ric asked as he offered his brother a seat on the couch.

    "Other than there's a new threat in town .... apparently a Miami family is looking to gain our territory."

    "I gathered that much from what I read in the newspaper. Any idea who the family is?"

    "I'm expecting a report shortly." Sonny replied checking his cell phone.

    "Yeah so am I." Ric went to the door and asked Marcus to come inside.

    "You told the men I wanted to see them, right?" Ric asked of Marcus.

    "I did sir, they should all be here shortly." Marcus replied just as they heard some men in the hallway.

    "Show them in Marcus." Ric ordered and Sonny stood up from his seat.

    Marcus invited into the penthouse 6 of Ric's men, Thomas, Davis, Frank, Mario, Tony, Leo and Ian. The six men stood before their boss, who was not looking at all happy, and they knew a reprimand from him was coming for all of them.

    "It has come to my attention that there is a dangerous threat coming after mine and Sonny's territory and I called all of you here to make sure the orders I give are carried out. There is no room for mistakes .... mistakes right now could and will put my family in more danger."

    "Yes sir..." the six men answered in unison

    "I need a detail on the vehicles, as well as at the warehouse, Alexis's office and here at the penthouse. I want the tightest security until further notice. Got that?!"

    "Yes sir.." they replied.

    "Good .... now .... Thomas and Frank, I need you at the warehouse with Johnny taking care of the shipments. Davis and Mario, I need you with Alexis around the clock, I want the two of you to become her shadow, do not let her out of your sight. Tony and Leo will be on vehicle detail along with Derek. Ian and Greg will be with me and Marcus will keep the penthouse secure. I want up to date reports from all of you every hour."

    "Yes sir ..." the men acknowledged their orders

    "Davis and Mario stay here, the rest of you can leave." Ric ordered and the men left, leaving Davis and Mario with Ric and Sonny.

    Davis and Mario stood in front of Ric waiting for orders from him.

    "I asked the two of you to stay because Alexis and the children are a top priority. There is no room for mistakes or miscalculations. They are my family and the two of you need to know just how important of a job this is."

    "Yes sir, we understand." Davis replied as Marcus opened the door and Alexis with Viola and the children came back from their walk.

    "Good, you're back." Ric replied as he went and greeted his wife with a kiss.

    "You said we should give you a little private time with the men. I didn't want to stay away too much longer, Emma should be laid down soon for her nap." Alexis replied and she acknowledged Mario and Davis.

    "Daddy ..." Kristina said as she clung onto Ric's pant leg.

    "Hi sweetheart." Ric said as he picked her up and into his arms.

    "Mario and Davis are going to be with you, Alexis. I do hope you won't be giving them any grief."

    "Are they for me too, Daddy?"

    "Yes sweetheart, they are." Ric replied and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

    "You do know this is no way to raise the children, right?" Alexis upset took Kristina from Ric's arms after passing Emma to Viola. "Bodyguards on us all the time...."

    "Alexis, please ... can we not get into this now? You know Mario and Davis are here to keep you safe."

    "I'm in danger in my home, is what you're telling me?!" Alexis getting more upset at the thought of having two guards inside their home.

    "Look, Marcus will be outside the door ... Mario and Davis are for the times you need to go out. Let's not make this any more difficult."

    "Yeah, okay." Alexis stormed up the stairs with Kristina, and Viola following behind her.

    Ric counted to himself ... "1 .... 2 ... 3 ...." and then heard the bedroom door slam upstairs and he jerked at the sound.

    "Is she always like this?" Sonny asked.

    "Not usually."

    "I'll wait for you in your office." Sonny said as he nudged Ric to go after Alexis and talk to her.

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    Alexis sat on the bed and frustrated with the situation began to cry. Kristina crawled up on the bed with her and gave her a hug. "Don't cry, Mommy." the child said as Alexis held her tight in her arms.

    "Listen, don't you worry about Mommy, okay? Maybe you want to show Viola what Daddy bought you yesterday?"

    Kristina looked at her confused. "You know the new game Daddy brought home for you?" Alexis replied and gave a wink to Viola.

    "Come on sweetie, show me the new game you got..." Viola said as she reached for Kristina's hand.

    Alexis wiped the tears from her eyes and smiled at Kristina as Viola led her out the door. She heard Ric coming up the steps as she took a tissue from the box on the nightstand and dabbed her eyes. Ric walked in and closed the door behind him. Alexis reached for the tissue box and threw it in his direction. He ducked as it whizzed by his head and hit the door. It fell to the floor at his feet and he picked it up.

    "I guess I should feel lucky this wasn't the lamp, huh?" he joked.

    "Now is not the time for jokes, Ric!"

    "Okay, I'm sorry. Can we at least talk about this?" he replied as he set the box of kleenex back on the nightstand.

    "You want to talk .... I don't know if I'm in the right mind to talk about this, Ric!" she pushed herself away from him and walked to the other side of the room as he reached for her.

    "Now don't be like this, Alexis."

    "Don't be like what? Upset? Worried? Oh, that's rich."

    "Look, I know this situation upsets you, it does me too. I don't like keeping guards on my family 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. But I have to, to keep you safe." Ric replied trying to make her understand.

    He tried to wrap his arms around her to comfort her but she wiggled away from him, wiping the tears from her eyes with the tissue she held in her hand.

    "This happens every time there's a threat in town, and I am about tired of it, Ric! I'm just sick and tired of all of it!"

    "What would you like me to do about it?! I'm doing all I can right now to protect you and the children!"

    "What I would like for you to do, is the impossible."

    "You mean get out of the business?"

    "Yes that's what I mean!"

    "You know as well as I do that won't happen. I can't leave, Alexis! The best I can do is do what I can to keep the family safe from the danger, and that means body guards on you and the children constantly."

    "Do you even know the threat this time?!"

    "No, which makes this all the more dangerous for you and the children."

    Alexis seemed to be calming down a bit and Ric went to embrace her. She accepted his arms around her and held on to him tightly. "I'm sorry sweetheart, what about you and children going to one of the safe houses for a while, at least till all this is done?"

    She pulled back from him and sniffled back the tears. "What about you?" she asked with concern.

    "I have to stay here and figure out who is after the territory. You, Viola and the children should go to the cabin, it's only an hour from here. I can send Mario and Davis with you and I'll be sure to see you every night." he offered to her an alternative.

    "Can't Sonny handle this without you? I want to know your safe from all this?"

    "I know you do, but Sonny and I need to handle this situation together. It's our territory that is threatened not just mine. Look, you can slip out of town this afternoon. The cabin is stocked with a few months worth of food, and I'll bring some things later tonight, okay?"

    Alexis thought about her husband's offer and decided it would be best for her and the children to get out of town and away from the danger that threatened them. She nodded her head in agreement and a crooked smile came across Ric's face. He breathed a sigh of relief that his family would be safe from harm ..... this time. He gave her a kiss and left her alone in the bedroom while he went to give instructions to Mario and Davis who were still waiting in the living room.

    Alexis went down the hallway to Kristina's room to find Viola and Kristina playing a game on the floor. "Viola, we're going to have to pack some things for the children. Could you go and pack a bag for Emma, please?"

    "Sure, Alexis ...." Viola replied as she got up off the floor and handed Emma to Alexis.

    "Where we goin' Mommy?" Kristina asked as Alexis went for her daughter's suit case that was in the closet.

    "We're going on a little trip." Alexis replied as she opened up the empty case on the bed.

    "Daddy coming with us, too?" the child asked as she watched her Mommy fill the case with clothes.

    "No sorry, sweetie. This trip is just for you, Emma, Viola and Mommy."

    "No Daddy? Not at all?" Kristina replied ready to cry.

    "Daddy will be coming to see us tonight, but we need to leave soon. Can you get some of your toys to take with us?"

    "Are we goin' for a long time, Mommy?"

    "No not too long .... I hope."

    "Where are we goin'?"

    "We're going to someplace safe."

    "Isn't here with Daddy a safe place?" Kristina asking her usually 20 questions.

    "Sweetheart can we just get ready to go, Mommy will explain later, okay?"

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    Ric headed down stairs to give instructions to Mario and Davis who stood waiting for him in the living room. Sonny emerged from the office and met up with Ric before the guards were dismissed.

    "Alexis and the children with Viola are going to be staying at the cabin. I need the two of you to keep watch on them for the duration. I will join them when I can, hopefully later tonight."

    "Yes sir."

    "Now, I'll have Derek drive all of you there and the two of you do not leave the cabin till I get there."

    "Yes sir."

    "Who's idea was this?" Sonny asked as Mario and Davis left the penthouse with their orders.

    "Mine. Alexis and the children will be safer at the cabin then here at the penthouse. I'll be with her later, she'll be fine till I get there."

    Sonny agreed with Ric on the plans for his family. The two of them headed back to the office to discuss strategy against this unknown enemy that now threatened them, their families, and their territory.
  22. SoapQueen89
    Durant's Office


    Durant sat in his large leather upholstered swivel chair, his feet propped up on his desk as he laid back looking over one of his files. He was startled by a knock on his door and invited whomever it was inside. Zander peeked his head in and asked if he was interrupting. Durant waved Zander into the office, and then removed his glasses as he sat upright in his chair.

    "To what do I owe this pleasure, Detective?" Durant greeted as Zander approached the desk.

    Zander stepped forward and handed Durant a thick file folder. "Here ... this should get you a conviction."

    Durant took the file folder and laid it open on his desk, a rap sheet staring up at him. "What's this?" he asked as he flipped through the file.

    "That is what is going to get you a conviction on Sonny and quite possible Ric. It's all you need, Durant. Have fun..." Zander's words drifted off as he turned to leave the office. Durant calling after him, stopped him in his tracks and turned back around.

    "Wait! I thought you'd want to be in on this Detective? You're just handing over your case?"

    "Look, I've been working on this damn case for 3 years, Durant, but I have another case building against Sonny that is more important then racketeering and drug charges."

    Zander's words piqued Durant's interest even more. "You do, do you? Care to share what's going on?"

    "I gave you enough to put Corinthos and Lansing away for a lifetime, what more do you want from me, Durant?" Zander reluctant in sharing his case that was still pending.

    Durant felt some hostility coming from Zander, though he didn't feel it was directed towards him, but more towards Sonny. "Hey I don't mean to step all over your toes, Detective. I was just asking ..."

    "I know and I'm sorry for snapping. It's just the case I have building against Corinthos is ... personal. And I have to do this case alone, Durant. You understand, don't you?"

    "Yeah, of course I do. Dealing with Corinthos all these years, I have my own stake in seeing him behind bars. Thanks for the file, Detective." Durant replied as he acknowledged Zander's help.

    "You're welcome. I hope you get the bastard. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go meet my wife at Kelly's for dinner." With that, Zander walked out of the office and headed to Kelly's to meet Emily.

    Durant sat back down at his desk and picked up the phone. He punched in a number and waited for someone on the other end to answer.

    "This is John Durant, I need search warrants on both Corinthos and Lansing's residence, warehouses, vehicles ... the works. And I need it tonight!"



    At the hospital


    Ric was up and walking around, he shouldn't be, but he had spent enough time in that hospital bed. He needed to get out of there before he lost his sanity. Frankie stood guard outside the door of the private room as Alexis stepped off the elevator, obviously in a rush to see Ric. She didn't even stop to talk with Frankie, she barged right into Ric's room, startling him as he stood by the window.

    "What are you doing?! You should be in bed." she barked as she entered the room and saw her husband staring out the window.

    "Alexis, I'm fine. What are you doing back here? I thought you went to see Nikolas?"

    "I was going to, but I had a run in with Faith when I got to the launch."

    "Oh my God, are you okay? She didn't hurt you, did she?" Ric asked, worried about his wife.

    "No, I'm fine. She just tried to scare me by making threats towards you."

    "Frankie!" Ric called for his body guard without questioning Alexis any further.

    "Ric? Now don't go doing anything stupid. I'm fine, really." Alexis trying to calm him down.

    "Yes sir ..." Frankie said as he came into the room.

    "I want you to call some of the boys and have them go out there and find Faith. Put a scare on her a little bit. If her goons are with her, give them a little taste of what we can do to them if they come near my family again." Ric ordered.

    "Yes sir." Frankie noticed Alexis' concern before leaving the room, and he hoped she was alright.

    Ric grimaced and applied pressure to his side with his hand as he searched for his clothes. He wasn't staying one more night in the hospital. Faith was getting too close and he needed to protect his family.

    "Ric, calm down, you're going to open up those stitches. You are not well enough to leave this hospital!" Alexis barked at him as he found his clothes in the drawers of the dresser.

    "Look, Faith got close to you tonight, too close! I can't have that happening again!"

    "The boys can take care of that, you need to stay in the hospital! You're not ready to face Faith alone! Dammit Ric! Listen to me, please!"

    Ric stopped and sat down on the bed, his clothes lay beside him. He held his hand out to her, she took it and was pulled in towards him. "I love you, and I will protect you at all costs, Alexis."

    "I love you too, Ric, but you are still healing. You are in no shape to go after Faith alone."

    They were interrupted by Ric's cell phone. He reached for it and flipped it open to answer it.

    "Lansing ..."

    "We have trouble, sir."

    "What kind of trouble, Thomas? Faith and Lorenzo?"

    "No, not that kind of trouble. It's Durant .. he's out for blood. Our sources at the PCPD are telling us that Durant got a judge to issue search warrants for both you and Sonny's property .... homes, cars, warehouses .. everything."

    "Dammit! Okay, have Davis and Mario come to the hospital to pick up me and Alexis. We'll go to the cabin till all this blows over. And make sure Sonny meets us there."

    "Yes sir, right away."

    Ric flipped closed the phone and with some pain in his side, he got dressed as quickly as he could. Alexis concerned and wanting to know what was going on.

    "Now what? What's going on, Ric?!"

    Ric hurried her out the door. "I'll explain on the way ...."

    "On the way? On the way, where? Ric?"




    Coming Up ...

    ~ Emily and Zander get a scare.
    ~ Ric and Sonny are searched
    ~ Alexis steps down
  23. SoapQueen89
    "Your husband is a very lucky man." the doctor began and Alexis let out a sigh of relief. "We stopped the internal bleeding and removed the bullet. We repaired the lung which had collapsed because of the damage done by the bullet. He's resting comfortably now, but I don't see him coming out of the anesthesia till sometime tomorrow."

    "Thank you. Can I at least go sit with him?"

    "Sure .. I'll have a nurse take you up to recovery. He'll be there till he comes out of it and we can get him into a private room."

    As Alexis and Zander were happy to hear that Ric had pulled through the surgery, there still were questions the police were going to have as to why Ric was shot. While Alexis went to be with her husband, Zander made a few phone calls.

    The duty nurse led the way to Ric's room, Alexis followed close behind. She stood in the doorway of her husband's room, and couldn't believe what she saw in front of her. The man who was her world was now fighting for his life and she couldn't do anything to help him. She approached the bed and looked at all the machines that were attached to him by tubes and wires. She sat down on the swivel stool and reached for his hand. She held it in hers hoping that he could feel her there with him, even though he was still under medication. She sat and talked to Ric for hours, telling him all about the kids and how much they needed him, and how much she needed him. She was startled by Sonny who stood in the doorway, not wanting to interrupt her time with Ric.

    When she saw him standing there, she got up from the chair and went out into the hallway with him. She had a few words to say to him, but she would leave it for another time, the hospital was no place for what she had to say to Sonny.

    "How's he doing?" Sonny asked as they stepped away from the door.

    "He's doing fine. They'll be moving him to a private room as soon as he wakes up."

    "Any questions yet from Durant about why Ric was shot?"

    "Not yet, but I'm expecting they'll show up here any time now."

    "Well I'm sure you'll know what to say ... or not to say when they come around asking questions."

    "Oh yeah I'm sure I will." Alexis replied with an eye roll and a smirk.

    "She doesn't need to worry about that." Zander said as he approached Sonny and Alexis.

    He had a hug and a kiss on the cheek for Alexis, but only a snide look for Sonny. The bad blood between the two of them was still evident as Sonny made himself scarce once Zander showed up.

    "I know Sonny is Ric's brother, but dammit, I can't help but dislike the man."

    "I know the feeling." Zander replied as he turned her towards him.

    "What did you mean I didn't have to worry about the questioning in the shooting?"

    "I took care of it, at least for now."

    "How?"

    "I had a chat with Mac. I'm a detective now, remember."

    Alexis smiled ..."Oh .. well thank you."

    "No need for thanks .... you and Ric have been through enough, you certainly don't need the cops hanging around asking questions ... at least not now."

    Zander may be a detective on the Miami Dade-County police force, but he is still Alexis friend. He's been involved in the business Ric's in and knows how the business operates. Zander left her go back to sit with her husband and he went to meet up with Emily for breakfast. He would check back on Alexis later, hopefully Ric would be awake when he returned. Zander had a few questions of his own for Ric.

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    Sonny was surprised to see Zander was back in town and it raised some questions as to why. Once he got back to Greystone, Sonny made a few phone calls. He wanted to know what Zander was doing back in Port Charles, there had to be another reason besides Alexis.

    He didn't have to wait too long for the answers about Zander being back in Port Charles. And he didn't like what he heard. Zander being a detective from Miami, didn't sit well with Sonny. Zander was fishing for some answers about a case he was working on and had hoped that those he was looking for were now in Port Charles and could be the reason for Ric getting shot. If there wasn't enough Sonny had to worry about, now he had to worry about Zander getting enough evidence against them to help Durant put both he and Ric in prison.

    Max knocked on the door to the living room and then left Jason in. He had gotten Carly and the boys settled in and was back to take care of business.

    "I think you better have a talk with your sister."

    "Emily's back in town?" Jason surprised to hear she was back.

    "Yeah her and her cop of a husband." Sonny replied.

    "And what does that have to do anything?"

    "Ric was shot last night, and if I'm not wrong, I think it was Faith who ordered it."

    "And .... still doesn't tell me what that has to do with Zander being a cop?" Jason replied still not understanding what Sonny was trying to say.

    "It does because he's here on business .... another case he's working on, I'm sure of it. If he finds out why Ric was shot last night, I would hate to think of what he'd do with that information. Durant is already sniffing around. And let's not forget Zander and Ric are not friends, he tolerated Ric because of Alexis. Alexis had become as close to a mother as Zander has got, and the two became very close when he lived in Port Charles. If he's fixed anything, he did it for Alexis." Sonny answered.

    "I did find out where Faith is staying while she's here ..... she's at Metro Court."

    "Yeah and I'm sure didn't do the hit last night, but I'm sure it was on her orders. I just don't understand why she would go after Ric when she still has Alcazar to contend with. Faith wouldn't of made a mistake like this."

    "So what do you want me to do?" Jason asked.

    "I need you to keep an eye on Faith. I need to know where she goes, who she talks to ... and info on anyone else who could be connected with her, anyone she may have helping her, perhaps she struck a deal with someone for part of the territory. When you find anything, call me." Sonny instructed.

    "I'm on it." Jason replied and left.

    As soon as Jason left, Sonny picked up the phone and dialed. If Faith was in town to take his territory, she must be in the market for territory elsewhere. Sonny sat down at his desk and pulled out a black book. He paged through the book till he found the phone number he was looking for .... "Felix Escobar ..... good place to start" .

    Sonny dialed the number and waited for someone to answer.

    "Felix Escobar, it's Sonny Corinthos." Sonny said as soon as someone picked up on the other end.

    "Yes, Corinthos, what can I do for you?" Escobar said when he picked up the extension

    "Faith Roscoe ...." was all Sonny replied

    "Oh that vixen, yeah she's been through here .... shot 5 of my good men. The orders have been executed by Sabata."

    "Sabata? And Faith's still alive? I didn't think he was one to miss his targets?" Sonny questioned. He had known Sabata for years, and when Sabata ordered hits, he never missed. He always got his man.

    "Yeah well that slippery little vixen has dodged the bullet once to often for my tastes, but with the contract still out there from Sabata, no one else has dared to go over his head. Sabata is no girl scout these days."

    "Has he ever been?" Sonny chuckled.

    "No but Faith hit him pretty hard, you know how she can be, Corinthos."

    "Yeah I do, and now she's here."

    "If you take her out, Corinthos, Sabata would be ever so grateful ..."

    "The information is appreciated, Felix."

    After talking with Escobar, Sonny started making plans for a meeting. Faith was making mistakes and she needed to be taken out before she could gain anymore strength. Sonny called a meeting of the 5 families, it was time to take care of Faith once and for all.

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    It had been hours since Ric's surgery, and Alexis had sat with him the entire night by his side. She sat with him holding his hand and talking to him, hoping he would hear that she hadn't left his side. She was hoping it wouldn't be too long before he woke up.

    "Ric .... please if you can hear me, wake up for me .... please. The doctors tell me it's not good that you are still sleeping. Come back to me, Ric ...." she tearfully said to him as she held up and kiss his hand.

    "Kristina and Emma miss their daddy, Ric .... I miss their daddy ..." she continued.

    As she sat talking to him, she felt a slight squeeze from his hand and a surprised look overcame her face. "Ric? You can hear me! Open your eyes for me, please ...."

    He tried with all his might as his eyes fluttered open, still very groggy but he was awake and that's all she cared about. He had come back to her and the girls. She quickly went out to the nurse's desk to tell someone he was awake.

    The duty nurse followed her into Ric's room and checked the machines and his vitals. Ric's eyes followed the nurse around the room, he still didn't seem to know where he was or what had happened to him. They had intubate him because he needed help breathing, so they had inserted a tube down his throat and into his airway, so he couldn't talk. As soon as he was give a thorough examination, the tube would be removed from his throat. The duty nurse asked Alexis to leave for a few minutes while the attending physician gave Ric a full examine.

    Alexis stood outside in the hallway and watched through the glass window while the doctor and nurses removed the tube and attended to her husband. She wiped the tears from her eyes as she waited for any news about Ric's condition.

    The doctor soon emerged from Ric's room and stopped to give her an update.

    "Ric is still groggy but he is fully aware of where he is and what's going on. He's going to have a rough time talking for a while, it's normally after having a breathing tube taken out, nothing we should be concerned with. We have to keep an eye on his condition, but he is a lot stronger then he was last night. Which is a good sign. And he's asking for you."

    "Thank you so much, doctor." Alexis replied, she was so relieved to hear such good news.

    Alexis rushed to her husband's side and a tearfully hello was evident.

    "The doctor says your going to be just fine. God I thought I lost you ..." she said and he lifted up his hand and brushed the side of her face.

    "You're never going to lose me, Alexis ..." he replied, his throat was hoarse and rough. "Where are our girls?" he added.

    "They're with Viola ... they're fine, but they miss you ..."

    "I miss them too .." he replied. He just couldn't stop staring at her, he was so happy she was there with him. He wouldn't know what he'd do without her.

    "I love you so much ..." she said as she smoothed back the hair around his temples.

    "I love you too .." he replied wanting so much to kiss her like he used to.

    "Greg? and Mario and Davis?" he asked

    "We're fine sir ...." Greg said as he stood in the doorway of Ric's room. "I'm sorry for barging in ..." he apologized.

    "Don't worry about it ..." Alexis said as Greg stepped into the room and stood at the foot of the bed.

    "The guys and I were concerned and thought we should come by and see how he was doing." Greg replied as some of the men moved towards the doorway of Ric's room.

    "He's doing much better than last night."

    "Sure seems like it." Greg replied with a smile. "You don't have to worry about anything, sir .... just get better." he added before turning to leave.

    "Greg ...." Ric called out to him.

    "Yes sir ..." Greg stopped and turned back towards Ric.

    Ric looked at Alexis and she knew it was her cue to go get some coffee. She offered her seat to Greg as she got up and walked towards the door. "I'll be back in a few minutes." she said before leaving Ric with Greg.

    Greg sat down next to Ric's bed waiting hear what his boss had to say.

    "Faith Roscoe .... find her and take her out, Greg...take whomever with you, I trust your judgement."

    "Yes sir..." Greg replied not questioning Ric's order to kill Faith.

    "It's business as usual ...."

    "Yes sir ... is that all, sir?"

    "I want Frankie outside this room at all times, got it?" Ric instructed.

    "Yes sir. I pray for a quick recovery for you, sir."

    "Thank you, Greg."

    Greg got up from the stool and walked towards the door. The other men stood just beyond the doorway and waited to hear any instructions Ric may have given for them. Thomas stepped up and was the first to ask.

    "So....?"

    "Frankie .... he wants you on guard at this door at all times." Greg replied as Frank stepped forward. "And he's says it's business as usual."

    Ric's men dispersed and left Frankie standing guard at Ric's door. "We have business to take care of ..." could be heard from Greg as they all walked away from the room.
  24. SoapQueen89

    CUFFS - Episode 5

    By SoapQueen89,

    The three of them put there heads together and came up with a plan to bring down the biggest crime lord on the East Coast, one that has evaded them for years, it was time he was taken out of commission. The three sat for a few hours coming up with a strategy, and thought the best way would be an undercover op, trying to get Jack into Alcazar's organization would be no easy task. Zander and Jack didn't overstay their welcome, and decided to find a place they could stay for a while. Zander had the perfect place in mind. He knew Jack surely wouldn't object.

    They left Lucky's loft and headed down the street towards the docks. "Where we going?" Jack asked as they turned the corner.

    "You'll see." Zander replied as they walked a little further.

    They came upon a tavern, a little run down, but it was open for business.

    "Jake's?" Jack said with his eye brow raised.

    "Yeah, my old stompin' grounds. I'm sure Coleman wouldn't mind new tenants." There was a sign in the window "Rooms for Rent" below the flashing neon beer sign. "Come on, I'm thirsty." Zander said as he walked into the bar and Jack followed.

    They walked into the bar room, patrons sitting at the bar, a few shooting pool and a pretty young lady on the pay phone. They sat on two bar stools at the far end of the bar and waited for Coleman.

    "Hey man." he said as he approached.

    "I, uh see you got rooms still for rent." Zander said.

    "I do. Can I get you's something to drink?" Coleman asked as Jack eyed the bottles of liquor behind him.

    "Yeah just a bottle of Jack and two glasses." Zander requested as he pulled out a wad of cash from his pocket. He laid a twenty dollar bill on the bar, plus another hundred.

    "Dude, the bottle of Jack isn't that much, besides, it's on the house." Coleman replied as he noticed the money Zander laid down.

    "We're gonna need two rooms for at least a week, maybe longer." Coleman took the hundred and put it in a metal box behind him. He set a bottle of Jack down on the bar and reached for two shot glasses.

    Jack didn't wait for Coleman to open the bottle, as soon as there was a glass in front him, he began to pour the alcohol into it. He swallowed the full shot in one gulp. "Smooth." he said as he felt the first shot as it went down.

    "Only the good stuff for you guys." Coleman answered. Jack poured Zander's shot glass to the top and poured himself a second.

    The two sat at the bar till the bottle was down to the last swallow. Jack held his liquor well, and wasn't quite as wasted as Zander. He helped his partner up to the room after getting the keys from Coleman. "Up the stairs and to the right. The last two rooms at the end of the hallway." he instructed as Jack and Zander headed towards the stairs. Jack opened the door to one of the rooms and closed it behind him. He flopped Zander down on the bed, who was out as soon as his body hit the soft mattress. Jack threw the room key on the dresser and left his partner to sleep it off.

    He opened the door to the room next door and went inside. The room wasn't much to look at and it smelled musty, but it was clean and the bed looked comfortable. He slept in places before worse then this, he'd survive. He removed his jacket, then his holster, before sitting down on the edge of the bed so he could remove his boots. He hoped the shower had hot water, cause he certainly could use it. He removed his tee shirt, a muscular form was revealed. He threw his shirt onto the bed and walked towards the bathroom. He peeked inside to find the light switch and turn on the light. He got undressed and turned on the shower. Hot water spurted from the shower head, a nice stream fell on his chiseled body as he stepped inside.

    He emerged from the bathroom, refreshed. After the exhausting day he had had, he needed sleep. He pulled back the blankets on the double bed and climbed in. The soft mattress fitted his form perfectly as he laid his head down on the pillow. It wasn't too long before he drifted off to sleep.

    The morning sun shone through the curtains as Jack turned over and the warmth of the morning sun fell against his face. He slowly opened his eyes and quickly closed them again, he pulled the covers over his head, he wasn't ready to get out of bed just yet. He was startled by a knock on the door. "Jack! Let's go! We got criminals to catch!" Zander shouted from beyond the wooden door.

    "Go away!" Jack hollered back.

    "Come on Jack! I got breakfast!" his partner standing in the hallway with coffee and danishes from Kelly's.

    It didn't take Jack long to get to the door once he heard the word breakfast. He opened the door to find Zander holding the coffee in his hand and a paper sack in the other. Zander walked in and set the items on the desk. Jack not quite awake grabbed a cup of coffee and breathed in the aroma of the hot liquid. The steam felt good against his face and the fragrance made his senses awaken.

    Zander took the other cup of coffee as Jack reached for a danish that was in the bag. Stroking his goatee Zander said "So .. are you ready to go catch us a bad guy?"
  25. SoapQueen89

    CUFFS: Episode 7

    By SoapQueen89,

    "Let's not wait, Zander. Jack could be in real trouble where Lorenzo's concerned." Lucky advised as he and Zander removed their equipment and then rushed to Jack's aid.

    By the time Zander and Lucky appeared, Jack lay lifeless on the ground, and Lorenzo was gone. Zander rushed to his partner concerned about his condition. He started patting him on his face trying to wake him up and then yelling his name hoping he'd open his eyes.

    "Jack! Talk to me Jack!" Jack fluttered his eyes open and tried to focus on who was calling his name.

    "Ooh." he groaned as he tried to sit up. Zander ran his hand across the back of Jack's head and he winced when he felt Zander's hand touch where it was tender.

    "You'll have a nice goose egg tomorrow." Zander said as he tried to help his friend to his feet.

    Lucky came rushing back to them after he canvassed the immediate area for Lorenzo. "He's gone." he said as he tried to catch his breath.

    "We're gonna have to try to get him another way. Spying on him isn't going to work. Too many guards to watch, it's gonna take more man power then just the three of us." Jack said as he was helped to the car by his partner.

    "Okay we have to come up with a new plan. We're not playing with a stupid criminal, he's evaded us for a reason, he's smart and he's not willing to make himself a target." Lucky replied as they got into the car that was parked a block or so away.

    "Okay, what do you suggest?" Zander asked as he drove them all back to the station. Lucky glanced at him as his mind went blank.

    "I don't know .. yet. We'll think of something."

    They returned the surveillance equipment to the station and decided to go get Jack checked out at the hospital. He reluctantly went along. "I don't need no doctor to tell me I have a bump on my head!" Jack barked as Zander pulled the car up to the ER.

    "Jack, you should get checked out." Zander replied as they sat in the car with it still running.

    "Partner I would know if I was hurt badly, it's just a bump on the head!" Jack refused to go inside to see a doctor, Zander didn't push.

    "Okay fine. No doctors." Zander gave in. It wasn't worth the fight.

    Zander drove away from the hospital and headed towards Jake's. The two of them walked into Jake's and sat down at the bar. Zander looked around to see a familiar face shooting pool. He nudged Jack and saw a young blonde leaning over to take aim.

    "Yeah, who is it?" Jack asked as she stood up and he saw her face. He looked towards Zander and smiled.

    "That Jack is Carly. Alcazar's wife." Jack moistened his lips with his tongue as his mind filled with impure thoughts of he and Mrs. Alcazar. Jack hadn't gotten a good look at Mrs. Alcazar earlier at the park, he had just assumed the blonde Lorenzo was with was his wife.


    Zander noticed the look on his partner's face and nudged him in the ribs. "Get it right out of your mind, Jack. Going after Carly would be signing your death warrant." he said as the barkeep brought them two bottles of beer.

    "But she could be our way to Alcazar." Jack suggested as Zander took a swallow from the bottle.

    "She could also put you in cement shoes and at the bottom of the lake, Jack." Jack snubbed off his partner's comment and slid off the bar stool.

    Zander reached for Jack's arm to prevent him from going but his jacket slipped through his fingers. Zander swung around on the bar stool and faced the other direction. He couldn't watch his partner crash and burn the first time out. He heard Carly's laugh and took a peek at what was happening behind him. Jack had Carly smiling and laughing, he couldn't believe it as he stared from a distance.

    A few minutes had passed and Jack came strolling back to the bar. He sat down on the bar stool and smiled. "So? What happened, Jack?"

    Jack didn't say anything just smiled. Zander noticed the lipstick mark left on Jack's cheek, it was Carly's shade of red she always wore. Jack sat and took a swallow of the beer that sat in front of him, ignoring his partners insistence on telling him what happened.

    "She's very nice." is all Jack said as he sat and nursed the bottle of beer.

    "You're impossible, you know that?" Zander chuckled as the two of them sat and drank themselves into a stupor.
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