[Shiri S]

"You better have said good things about me" She told him with a playful sort of look as she reached out and took their daughter in her arms.

She was practically glowing as she looked down at her little girl. Being a mother was a dream come true to her. Ever since she had an abortion at age sixteen after getting pregnant by someone she babysat for, she longed to be a mother.

She regreted her decision from the second it was done and over with even though she knew that it was the best thing for her at the time. She could not be teen mother. She was too young to have a child of her own. Now she no longer had to long for the child she lost, she had her right there in her arms. It was a day she never thought would come.

He asked her a question but she didn't answer because something in London's blanket caught her eye. Managing to hold the little girl in just one arm, she pulled out the box. She looked up at him in a curious manner as to what could be in there. He told her to open it and she just stared at him for a moment before she did just that. Inside she found a key and she held it up, waiting an eyebrow as she looked at it. He wanted her and their daughter to move in with him. For some reason, she wasn't surprised.

"What about Kristina?" Was the first thing she asked as she put the key back into the box so she could hold their daughter properly.

Before she even thought about moving in, she wanted to make sure she wouldn't be stepping on any toes. It would be very awkward to live in the same house with Cameran and Kristina and she didn't want to do that. Though with how things went down the night before, she had a feeling that Kristina would be gone before she and London were even released if Cameran had his way. She still wanted to make sure, though. Just to be on the safe side of things.



"We've seen everyone we need to, now let's get out of here and go home. I need a nap like you have no idea" Paige told her boyfriend as she leaned on him while they walked towards the elevator. She was absolutely exhausted after the night they had. It was times like that when she hated her job. Defending a whole house, not to mention island, keeping everyone safe was a tiring experience. She felt like she had accomplished something, though, and that she killed nearly everyone that she came across. Alot of people made it through the night alive and that made her exhaustion completely worth it.

Just as they got out of the elevator and headed towards the main doors to leave, she heard her phone ring. She pulled it out of her purse only to see it was Natalie on the other line. She got a confused look on her face as to way she would be calling then she put the phone to her ear. Natalie wanted Michael's number and at first she protested as they left the hospital. She wasn't going to give Michael's number away to his ex just like that. That would be breaking his trust in her and she refused to do that. It was only when she got the reason behind Natalie's phone call did stop in her tracks and she give out the number. The conversation was over just as soon as it started and she looked over to Tommy.

"We gotta make a detor. My neice was kidnapped. We can't go home right now" She told him as she looked over at him. Just then, the cab that they called drove up and she got in without hesitation. Once they were settled in, she gave the driver the address then she began making phone calls to her and Michael's men. They had to get to the bottom of this as soon as possible because a little girl's life was one the line. The last call she made was to Michael. Figuring he already knew what was going on, she left him the breifest message possible, just to let him know what she was doing. "Hey, it's me. You probably already know what's going on, just wanted you to know that I'm heading to Natalie's to check things out. I'll let you know if I find anything"

With that she hung up and looked over to Tommy with a sigh. "You know, I'm willing to bet that this kidnapping has a connection to what happened last night. It's almost too much of a coincidence"

Tag Tommy/Semi Tag Michael

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Returning Derek's hug, Serena gave her brother an apologetic look when he had said that she had scared him half to death.
"Well, that makes two of us," she said, voice croaky, trying to get her head around everything. "How long was I out?" Serena thought she had been unconscious for a few hours at best.
"How are you feeling?...That's a stupid question you probably feel like crap. Are you thirsty? Hungry? Do you want something to drink or eat? Do you need anything?"
Trying her best to sit herself up in a more comfortable position, Serena looked at him. She groaned in pain as the position she was going to sit in was set. Of course, she hated Derek before, but now that she had almost died, she wanted to make amends. It wasn't his fault that he had left. He wanted a better life for himself and instead of respecting and accepting that, she lashed out at him and hated him for all these years. Plus, he didn't have to let her live in his place, but he did even if their parents sent her there.
"Um," she began, clearing her throat. "I would like a water. My throat feels dry."

Knowing he was doing everything he could to avoid the question, she didn't get into it any further. She didn't want to really know how close she came to death. Before he got up to get her the water, she grabbed onto his arm before he could go.
"Derek," she whispered, tears forming in her eyes. As much as she wanted to admit that it was from the pain, it wasn't. She had been a pain for the past month or so. Actually, since she got to Port Charles, she had given him nothing but grief. "I'm sorry. For everything. I'm so very, very sorry."
She couldn't help it now, the tears started to fall. Maybe if she hadn't been so angry at Derek, she wouldn't have fought with him at the ball and maybe she wouldn't be in the hospital now. She really loved Derek, but she was so stupid and just so upset with him and their parents that she wanted to express it.
"If I could take everything back, I would," she added. "I was horrible to you."

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'What about Kristina?'

Meredith wasn't one to beat around the bush. It was one of her best qualities. She tells it like it is, straight forward and too the point. Still he dreaded the question..Mostly because his wife, soon to be ex-wife, was a sore subject for him and would remain that way for probably a long time. She shattered his heart into a million pieces and honestly the only thing keeping him together was his daughter and the fact that he wanted to be there for her every step of the way. The thought of her not having a father or even just having another father that wasn't him wasn't a place he even wanted to go to. No right not he was perfectly content living in denial thinking somehow he was going to change Meredith's mind. She's an Alcazar aka stubborn to the core. In other words, he has his work cut out for him.

"Don't worry about her. I'll take care of it..She'll be gone by the time your released." Cameran promised. "I meant what I said Mere, my marriage to her is over." With a small shrug he looked down at London. He didn't want to think about Kristina let alone talk about her. Smiling slightly as London curled her tiny fingers around his he glanced back up at her mother. "So...Was that a yes? I mean, you didn't really say no.." Cameran asked with a coy smile. He sighed when she gave him one of those looks he knew quite well. "Just think about it okay? That's all I ask." He added in effort to persuade her on his side. He knows she wants this..She's just scared and not just because of the danger that surrounds him..Scared for other reasons too. "Think about it." Cameran urged once more with a small smile and nod. Before he could say anything more he heard a knocking at the door.


After paying the taxi cab driver generously, Taylor stepped outside. The wind blew her dark locks out of her face as she started up at the hospital. Once she arrived at the airport less than an hour ago she made a quick stop at the Metro Court to drop off her luggage and now here she was at the hospital. This was so surreal. She couldn't believe she was in Port Charles again. She swore she'd never come back here but at the time she honestly hadn't thought she'd have a reason to. The last and only time she was there was two years ago. It was right after she graduated from law school. What started out as a hopeful whim turned out to be a huge mistake. Instead of talking to him and making things right like she had wanted to do she saw him with another woman and something inside of her broke. She saw he was happy and in love so she turned around and walked away without him ever knowing she was even there.

Things were different this time though. She wasn't here for Chase, in fact her reasons for being in Port Charles had nothing to do with her intoxicating, frustrating ex-husband. She came to town for Meredith and Meredith only. Extremely early this morning she received a call from Skye who was off in Timbuktu somewhere (aka the other side of the world), unable to get free because of some kind of situation she and Luke were in. Taylor hadn't wasted anytime. The second Skye told her Meredith had the baby she was already booking a flight and packing her things. She's been her best friend since grade school and if the situations were reversed, Mere would do the same for her.

Once inside the hospital she took the elevator to the fifth floor and headed straight to the maternity ward. Holding flowers and a gift she had managed to pick up on her trip along the way she made a quick stop at the nurses counter to get Meredith’s room number. She arrived outside her best friends room less than a minute later. Reaching forward she knocked on the door lightly. After the door was opened with a bright smile on her face, she stepped forward and peaked her head through the doorway.

“Surprise!” Taylor exclaimed beyond thrilled to be visiting her closest friend. Cameran though she wasn’t so sure about. What was the deal with that? She was under the impression Meredith was not only going to cut him out of the baby’s life but hers as well..What happened to that plan? Not wanting it to get in the way of their reunion Taylor brushed it off as she walked into the room. “What? You didn’t honestly think I was going to let my best friend have her first born without me did you?” She asked with a teasing smile as she approached Meredith’s bedside. The second her eyes landed on the baby she was a goner.. “Aww.” Taylor squealed as she clasped her hands together in excitement “She’s beautiful Meredith.” With a smile she reached forward and gave Meredith a light hug. “Missed you.”Tag Meredith


"It this really necessary? You don't even know me." Lainey groaned to the stranger after he turned her around, insisting she go back to her room. "Seriously I'm fine you really don't have to do this." She protested, attempting to move out of his grasp when they reached her room but he wouldn't let her go and she was far to weak to fight him on it. As he helped her on the bed she let out a sigh in defeat. She’d let him think she would stay but after he left? Like the saying goes, if not succeed try again and Lainey fully intended to. 'Looks like you got pretty beat up last night. I apologize for that. Had I know someone was planning to attack the place, I never would have allowed the party to take place.'

Looking down at her hands as he spoke she shrugged her shoulders a little. “Don’t apologize. It wasn’t your fault. You couldn’t have known what was going to happen, nobody could have.” Lainey told him as she slowly turned her head to look at him. “Besides…I’m an Alcazar, Being a target kind of comes with the territory.” She added with a weak smile. Brushing her hair behind her ears she pursed her lips slightly to one side for a moment before looking to him again. Despite her desire to find Sebastian and visit her sister and niece she couldn’t help but be a little intrigued by the man beside her. Dark and charming, he gave off such an aura of mystery and as he stared at her intently Lainey found herself becoming captivated by his brown eyes. They were almost hypnotizing.

Realizing what was happening she forced herself to break eye contact with him. He was exactly her type which would explain the instant attraction she was feeling towards him. Sebastian and her might not have declared their relationship as exclusive, not to her knowledge anyways, but she cares about him a great deal and still has yet to find out if he made it out of the ball alright or not. She needed to see him and know he was okay. “Again thank you.” Lainey thanked him again. “But please continue on your way now, I’m fine really…And you don’t have to worry I’m not going anywhere.” It was a lie but she wasn’t sure she liked the intense pull she was feeling towards a man she’d only just met and really wanted to find Sebastian.


After Chase fainted Constance, with the help of Patrick, managed to get him up on the bed. Patrick assured her it was just caused from shock and he'd wake up within a few minutes. When he left she carefully climbed next to her husband on the bed and waited for him to wake up. She was still in awe over the good news. All her dreams were coming true. She was married to the man she loved, having a child like she always wanted, and she was happy. Probably more happy than she's ever been. Resting her head lightly against Chase's shoulder (the one that wasn't shot), a small smile of content graced her face as she closed her eyes.

Ten minutes later or so just when Constance was starting to drift asleep she felt the body next to hers shifting slightly. Slowly opening her eyes, she saw her husband had awoken and was looking down at her. "Hey.." Constance whispered softly, leaning up a bit to kiss his cheek. A small laugh escaped from her mouth when he asked what happened. "You fainted." She told him unable to keep a straight face. "Yes I know it’s shocking, big bad Chase Alcazar faints all at the news of becoming a daddy.” She mused teasingly.

Reaching her hand up to touch his face she bit down on her lower lip while her eyes searched his. “How do you feel about that?” Constance asked him curiously. She knew how she felt. She was on cloud nine, she was ecstatic. This was everything she ever wanted. Becoming a mother meant everything to her. When she was told she couldn’t have children she had been devastated. It killed her and knowing how badly Chase wanted children made it all the more hard to accept. Together they eventually learned to accept the harsh truth but now they didn’t have to anymore She’s pregnant..It was a miracle. “This is what you wanted isn’t it? To have a family..with me.” Constance asked with a soft hopeful smile, staring into his eyes while she ran her fingers through his dark hair. “Are you happy?”

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Chloe walked down the sidewalk holding her five year old daughters hand. They were heading to Kelly's and for a change, it wasn't because she had to work. She had the day off and when she realized they were severely in need of groceries, Chloe decided to take Abby out for breakfast. Their next stop was the grocery store. Jack was still at his friend Tyler's sleepover from the night before and wasn't being dropped off until later some time in the evening. Approaching the diner, Chloe smiled down at her daughter as they walked inside.

'I want pancakes!' Abby told her mother with a bright smile. Chloe laughed, sitting down at a table with her. "Mmm..Pancakes that sounds yummy." It was so good to have the day off and to be able to spend it with Abigail. For the past month or so she'd been working overtime getting as many hours as she could at both Kelly's and the Metro Court. The reason why was because she was saving up to put on a down payment on a small house for her and the kids. There was nothing wrong with Ethan's apartment other than the fact that it was still Ethan's and someday he could come back. In the note he left behind before he took off he said she could keep the place but she's not the type of girl who takes anyone’s charity. She wanted to get her own place and she wanted to do it on her own.

Chloe looked up when she saw a co-worker of hers walking over with menus in hand. "Actually I don't think we need menus." She told Sara with a polite smile. "Abby wants pancakes and...What do you want to drink babe? Hot chocolate with whip cream?" Chloe asked, laughing when her daughter screamed 'yes' while clapping her hands together excitedly. "And I'll have an order of french toast, and just a cup of coffee." She finished, looking back to the waitress.'Alrighty,I'll have it out for you in fifteen or twenty.' Sara told them with a wave of her hand. After putting a few crayons on the table for the paper placemat, Sara smiled, giving Abigail a small pat on the head as she walked by them. 'Hey!' Chloe reached for the crayons and placed them in front of Abby. "Look it has a maze, your favorite." She pointed out to her daughter. "And hey connect the dots too." Chloe smiled as she watched Abby's face light up in awe.
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OOC: More coming!

[California_ here_ I _come]

Ethan hadn't been much of anywhere since the attacks on Wyndemere late last night. After helping Tess to slow her wounded brother's bleeding, he had opted out of a hospital visit and driven straight to Kelly's Diner. He'd gotten no word of their success rate from Tiago or his men so until his work got in contact with him, Ethan would eat. After he got some french toast and black coffee in his system he could overcome his lack of sleep and try to be productive. Tess had left him a message asking him to come to the hospital, but she wasn't the one hurt and though Raine desired connections to the Valmont siblings there would be other opportunities. Hospitals weren't on the agenda. Ethan hated to be a patient at them, and seeing death and pain around ever corner didn't interest him. He witness enough blood bath as it was. "Thanks sugar," he crooned as the waitress refilled his coffee cup. "You're a life saver." The brunette teenage blushed and muttered a thank you before hurrying off to the kitchen. Ethan wandered if she was even legal. It would be just his luck to survive a business as cut throat as the mob only to wind up behind bars for inappropriate conduct with a minor.

As the thought caused him to chuckle, a woman more close in age range entered the restaurant and Ethan felt his jaw drop. It was Chloe. "Damn," he finally got out. She was more beautiful than the last time he'd seen her. That woman did things to him that weren't definable and Ethan forced himself to conceal his smile and paste on a look of indifference. The last time he'd been vulnerable with her it had gotten her life threatened and even though Ethan left town her bastard husband beat up on her any way. She'd had enough danger and Ethan's interest would only harm her further. He'd taken risk enough letting her stay in his apartment after leaving town. If his enemies got wind of that he'd have hell to pay. Ethan was so focused on Chloe's eyes he barely noticed her daughter Abigail trailing along. He stood from his chair as the young girl squealed over connect the dots. "Just wait until you flip it over and see tic-tac-toe. I play a mean game," he greeted the mother and daughter with a smirk. Abigail laughed and thrust a blue crayon in his direction. Show me!" she requested and Ethan winked at her and drew an O on the paper below him before refocusing his attention on a very pissed off looking Chloe. "Miss me?" he asked with a teasing tone, half expecting a ketchup bottle to come flying in his direction.

TAG Chloe

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'She is.' Kristina agreed, nodding with Morgan. "She has to be." He whispered softly, Taking a drink from his coffee, he reluctantly tore his eyes away from her when Kristina spoke again. 'How're you holding up?' She asked. Sighing tiredly, Morgan ran his hand over his face and rubbed his forehead. “Not so good.” He admitted, managing a reluctant weak smile when he glanced back at her. “I keep thinking about what happened…Going over it over and over in my head wondering if I had just don’t something different I could have prevented the entire the thing. If I had just gotten there sooner..” Morgan trailed off, his guilt getting the better of him when his eyes fell upon Molly. He’s never seen her look so vulnerable. Even the hotel fire incident couldn’t compare. She was in far worse shape now than she was the night of the fire. Twice now two important nights of Molly’s were sabotaged by mob violence. This time Morgan was even more upset because she seriously was hurt this time.

Taking her hand, Morgan sighed softly as he reached forward to brush a piece of her hair back. “Come back to us Molly. We need you.” He pleaded, while caressing her hand with his thumb. “And your Ridley and Leigha,your father and so many others do too.” Did she have any idea how many people loved her? Too many too count. He’s been attacking like his father..Stubborn and unforgiving. Morgan wanted to change that He needed her to wake up so he had the chance to. At the feeling of Kristina giving his arm a small squeeze in support, he snapped out of his thoughts and looked at her solemnly He wrapped his free arm around his sister needing her to lean in that moment just as much as she did him. After a few moments of silence he spoke up. "You look exhausted Kristina, how you feeling?" He asked, hearing about the little fainting spell she had during the chaotic ball not to mention the fight or maybe even break up with Cameran.


'Just wait until you flip it over and see tic-tac-toe. I play a mean game.' Chloe froze when she heard that voice. She didn't have to look up to know who it was, she'd know that voice anywhere. It was Ethan. She wasn't so much surprised that he was back as she was that he was back so soon. She was use to his disappearing acts. The happened sometimes when they would get too close or when Ethan had it in his head he was protecting her by leaving. Chloe watched as her daughter squealed in excitement, thrilled to see Ethan again and play a game with him. Before he took off on her (again) every time she watched him with Abigail she became more and more convinced she should tell him the truth. Lord knows Damien was never a good father figure in her life. He favored Jack because he knew Abby wasn't his...It was because of the way Damien was that Chloe use to have to show Abby special and that was probably just another reason why Jack idolized his father so much. Damien gave him everything he wanted and Jack thinks he hung the moon. Damien was never good for either one of her children and to be honest at this point she didn’t think Ethan was good for them (or her) either anymore.She made the right choice in not telling him the truth about Abby.

'Miss me?' He asked in a teasing tone but she wasn't too amused this time. She wasn't really mad she was just..hurt. That night she fell asleep in his arms a few weeks before he left she stupidly allowed herself to be vulnerable with him. She confided in him and told him something she'd never told anybody and what did he do? He left..Right when they were becoming close again. Even Jack, who absolutely loathed the idea of her being with anyone but his father, had been warming up to him. That was ruined now. "Nope..Not even a little bit." Chloe replied, faking a smile. Before she could get another word in, Abby stood up on her chair and jumped into Ethan's arms. 'I did! I did!' The tiny blonde screamed happily, smiling at him. 'Where'd you go?' Their daughter ask him softly. And this was exactly the reason why she believed not telling Ethan the truth about Abby being his was the right decision after all. It was one thing for him to come and go as he pleased from her life but for him to do that to her babies was a completely different thing. They didn't understand it or him like she does. Chloe almost wished she could just turn off her feelings for Ethan but it wasn't that simple. She loves him and she probably always will but that doesn’t change the fact that she can't count on him. If it was just her she would take that ride with him and do whatever she had to do to prove that they belonged together that no matter she would stand by him thorough anything. But it's not just her. She has children to think about, two innocent naive kids who had already been through way too much for how young they were. Abby especially, just look easily she got attached to him before.

Chloe reached forward to take Abby from him when she saw the waitress approaching the table with their beverages. "Sit down and drink your hot chocolate sweetie, I need to talk to Ethan for a minute." After setting her back in her chair she gave the top of her head a quick kiss. "I'll just be right over there okay Abby." She told her daughter with a small smile. Looking to Ethan she gently grabbed him by his sleeve and lead him a few feet away from the table. She kept her eyes on Abby for a few moments while trying to put what she needed to say in the right words. However when her eyes drifted back on Ethan she found herself just happy he was okay...And maybe she was a little glad to see him to even if she'd never admit it. "It’s good to see your still breathing...I'm glad your okay Ethan." She started as her blue eyes searched his. Without thinking it through first she reached forward and hugged him but pulled back just a few short seconds later. Why did she just do that? Missing him was no excuse she should know better than to let her guard down with him. “Look I’m saving up to get my own place right now but if you want your apartment back just say the words…I have no problem moving the kids back to a room upstairs here until I find the right house.” She told him with a small nod.

[Shiri S]

'Don’t apologize. It wasn’t your fault. You couldn’t have known what was going to happen, nobody could have'. "Alas, I still feel at fault. I wish I could have prevented it from happening somehow. Perhaps the invites should have been more carefully looked over" He mused as he slipped his pockets into his clear and freshly pressed suit jacket. He had of course changed out of the clothes that he wore to the ball and into something more comfortable before heading to the main land. It wasn't too different from what he had been wearing but that was because he always dressed in a formal manner. It was how he had been brought up.

'I’m an Alcazar, Being a target kind of comes with the territory'. He raised an eyebrow at that. "Is that supposed to mean something to me?" He wondered as he moved forward towards her. Being that he wasn't born in Port Charles and had just arrived there a few years ago, he had no idea of who the mob families in the town were. He knew what he needed to know about those connected to his family but other than that, he didn't know of many other families in town. The name Alcazar meant nothing to him. She looked at him strangely for what he said and he just shrugged his shoulders as he pulled up a chair to the bedside and took a seat.

When she thanked him again, he nodded her head then when she told him he wouldn't have to worry about her going anywhere, he just smirked a little bit as he sat back more. "We just met, I do not trust you as far as I can throw you. How do I know you're being truthful with me? I'm going to stay right here and keep you company for a little while. I was going to check on a friend of mine but I'm sure she'll still be here in an hour" He decided as he sat back more and put his hands behind his head and made himself comfortable. He had that smug 'I'm right about everything' look on his face as he looked over at her. "May I get you a drink?"



After hitting the floor, he woke up not too long ago in a bed with a confused look on his face. Wasn't he just standing up over by Constance's bed? How did he end up in the bed himself? Someone had to know what happened to him. Shifting a little bit, he felt someone laying on him. Looking down, he saw it was Constance and the confused look on his face stayed. "Weren't you just sitting -- why aren't you -- what happened?" He asked, unable to make sense of things. He needed to know what happened before he could do that.

He groaned a little bit as he sat up then he stopped mid process when she said tht he fainted. He just looked at her like he was crazy. Him, Chase Alcazar, fainted? He didn't want to believe it, though it would make everything make sense. He didn't think he was the fainting kind but apparently he was wrong. As he went over what she said in his head, one thing stuck out to him; 'at the news of becoming a daddy'. It was all starting to come back to him now. He had just found out he was going to be a father before the world went black. Slowly he got a smile on his face at the thought of being a father. It was everything he had ever wanted recently. It was great.

"Are you kidding me? Of course I'm happy!" He exclaimed with a grin on his face. He then pulled her close to him and gave her a deep romantic kiss. The kiss was enough to show how he felt. He wasn't good with words so sometimes his actions showed what he wanted to say better. This was one of those times. He held the kiss until he couldn't anymore, then he pulled away with the grin still on his face. "Finally, a boy to carry on the Alcazar organization. I can't wait until he gets here"



"You couldn't have known what would happend to her, Morgan. No one knew what was going to happen last night. Don't beat yourself up over it" She told him with a sad look on her face. She was willing to bet that alot of people wished they could have pretended things from happening but there was nothing anyone could have done. It was too perfectly planned. Whomever was behind the attack knew exactly what they were doing.

Seeing how heartbroken her brother look, she put a hand on his arm in support. His arm went around her and she sighed as she leaned against him. She was glad that he was there with her at that moment. They had always been each other's support systems in time of need like this. He was the one that was really there for her when her mother died. He was such a sweet little boy and he would always give her the biggest hugs when he saw her. It was melted her heart every time it happened. She was glad she was able to keep up that relationship with him despite the family conflicted she endured when she chose to get involved with Cameran. Now if only she could repair her relationship with Michael, her life in that aspect would be perfect again.

'You look exhausted Kristina, how you feeling?' "I've been better that's for sure" As she began talking about what happened last night with her, she snuggled into him more and tried not to try. She had to be strong even though it was hard. "I'm pretty sure my marriage is over with. Cameran ... he saw me kissing the DA. I know what that sounds like but I was telling him goodbye, that we couldn't see each other anymore. I was ... I was trying to get away from him a-and that little whore of his ... Meredith Alcazar ... she pointed us out to him and ... and then my whole world came crashing down on me. He yelled, threw his ring and walked off with her. Guess I deserve this right? This is what I get for sleeping with my boss. Karma is such a bitch" By the end, she was in tears clinging to his chest like she had done with Jack the night before.



'They're family...if they didn't make a fuss,I'd be worried'. "If only the rest of my family cared as much as Aunt Bobby and Aunt Monica" She mused with a shake of her head and a sigh. It seemed like the only people in her family that cared about her were the Quartermaines. The Spencers, safe for Lucky, were no where to be found. Nikolas was dead. She barely had anyone left around here. It felt like the only ones she could count on were Constance, Audry and Jamie. It was funny how her extended family was there for her more than her immediate family. Go figure.

'I bet our little boy or girl is going to be an adventurer...troublemaker...he or she already has had their fill of action'. He joked with her to get a smile out of her and he had done just that as she nodded her head in agreement. "Not even out of the womb and already this kid had a gun pointed at it. It'll ft into this place just fine" She commented with a bit of a laugh as she stretched at her hand a little bit more than she pulled her hand back and reacined up to move some hair out of her face. It was up in a pony tail things to Constance putting it up for her but now it was falling out all over the place and getting in her face. Ah well, atleast could see mostly and it was off her shoulders. She would take it.

"Dr. Lee needs to get back already so we can find out what this baby is. I'm tired of saying it" She told him with a sigh as she dropped her hand back down to her lap, where it soon moved to her stomach. She was getting impatient to find out the sex. She wanted to start picking out names and buying things she needed. Of course, she wasn't sure where she was going to store everything she bought. She didn't plan on staying with Zander, Emily and Audrey forever. She was saving up the money to move into a room above Kelly's but the tips were slow going and she wasn't sure when she would have the money for that.

"Can you get me some water?" She asked as she rubbed her stomach a little bit. Just as he was getting up, she felt something which made her hand stop at the side of her stomach. "Hey wait. Get back here. Feel this" She reached up and grabbed his hand with her other hand and placed it ontop of hers. She then felt it again and looked up at him with a smile. "Did you feel it? The baby kicked! It feels so weird"



Popping a few pain pills into her mouth, Tess washed them down with some soda then tossed the empty bottle into the garbage then she took another drag of her cigarette.

At the moment, she stood outside of General Hospital filling her lungs with nicotine. She had been there all morning between getting her arm in a cast and Bastian being in bad condition and she wanted nothing more than to go home to her boys but she couldn't.Just when she thought her brother was in the clear and they had done everything they could, the doctors ordered another round of tests and she had to stay.

She had called Ethan to tell him to come keep her company but he didn't return her call or even show up. Both things happening didn't surprise her. It was just like him to do something like that so she just brushed it off like it was no big deal. She would just go find him later so they could properly catch up. Being in a house of crazies really isn't a good way to reunite. She couldn't have been more thankful that he was there, though. She believed that if it wasn't for him, her brother would not be alive.

She knew she had alot to explain to him about why except Sabastian Valmount is suddenly her brother when she usually told him everything. He didn't seem to ask too many questions when he was helping her out but she knew they were there. She was willing to bet that he was already thinkng up ways to use this new information to his benefit. She and Ethan were alike that way. They both sought out what would benefit them in everything. It was the only way to live. Being selfless got you no where. It was just a fact of life.

Just as she took another drag of her cigarette, a taxi pulled up with someone familar inside it. She titled her head a little bit then flicked some ashes on the ground when she saw it was Kate. Well it was about time she got there. The older of the two blondes got out of the taxi like a bat out of hell and probably wouldn't have seen her as she rushed in if she didn't speak up.

"Oh I see how it is. You just ignore me. Fine, you won't get to sign my cast first" She commented just to get Kate to stop. When she did, she put out her cigarette and moved over to her. "What took you so long? We've been here all morning"

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As he assured her that Kristina would be out by the time she got released and that his marriage was over, she just nodded her head. "It's about time" She commented as she adjusted London in her arms.

Personally, she thought that he should have never married that woman. It wasn't because she was in love with him or anything, it was because he was completey too good for her. She really wished that he had seen the light and what Kristina really is before marrying her. It would have saved him so much time and pain. It made her regret not telling him about Kristina and Jack when she and Jack made up the plan to make the duo jealous. What was she thinking not telling him? If she could take it back and tell him she would in a second. No doubt about that.

'So...Was that a yes? I mean, you didn't really say no'. "Stop trying to charm me. It won't work" Usually it did but with something like this, she didn't want to give in right away. She couldn't. She had to take her time with the decision. 'Think about it'. "I will" She promised, nodding her head some as she laid her head back.

Before either one of them could say much else, the door flew open and she saw her best friend walk in. "What the hell are you doing here?" She asked with a laugh as she lifted her head up nd got a big smile on her face as she watched Taylor walk in. It had been months since she had seen her favorite lawyer in the world. 'What? You didn’t honestly think I was going to let my best friend have her first born without me did you'. "Of course not, but I didn't expect you to get the word this soon. How did you eve hear?" She asked, her mother not even coming to mind. She hadn't heard from her since she left Los Angeles.

As Taylor approached more, she held London up so she could see her. The excitment her best friend got seeing her made her smile even more. Taylor was so cute when she was happy and excited. Just adorable. "I've missed you too, so much" She replied, wrapping one arm around her friend when she came in for a hug. Once they both pulled away, she sat back against her pillows again

"London can you say hi to your Aunt Taylor?" She asked, looking down to the baby. Like she was replying, she squirmed a little bit then she began fussing. "Somene's hungry" She commented with a bit of a laugh. Since she decided to breastfeed, she adjusted London a little bit and put her close to her chest as she pulled down her hospital gown. At the same time, she pulled the blanket of her bed up so no one would be able to see anything. "Don't even think about looking Cam" She stated, looking up at him with a teasing look on her face. With how he loved to see her naked, she couldn't help herself. She just had to.

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Cameran was shocked to see Taylor, even more so than Meredith was. Last time he was her was back during the time Chase was living in LA like nine or ten years ago. 'What the hell are you doing here?' Meredith asked her friend and Cameran nodded in agreement. "Yeah what she said..What are you doing here?” He repeated, still surprised. It wasn’t that he wasn’t glad to see her…Cameran had nothing against the woman he just knew her presence in town was bound to cause trouble. Hopefully he’d be able to prevent that somehow.

"Geez guys thanks so much for the warm welcome." Taylor teased with a sarcastic smirk. "Your mother called me." She told her when Meredith asked how she found out so fast. "She's down in Mexico with Luke and from what I gathered she's in some sort of situation where she couldn't get free. Don't ask I have no idea." She told her friend with a small laugh. "Anyways she wanted to make sure one of us was here so when she called I came right away, she promises she'll be here as soon as she can." Taylor explained. 'I've missed you too, so much.' Meredith replied when they pulled back from their hug. "You better have." Taylor replied, watching Meredith with her baby. She was a natural born mother just like Taylor told her she would be. She hadn't doubted it for a second. "Look at that my predictition was right, your a natural Mere." She nodded, smiling as she looked between Meredith and her baby. 'London can you say hi to your Aunt Taylor.' "Her eyes went back to her friend when she revealed her daughters name London..What was so familiar about that? Oh that's right..Meredith talked her ear off about London and what happened with Cameran in London for weeks after they returned from that trip. “Hi London..Look at your aren’t you just the sweetest thing.” Taylor smiled.

While the girls chit chatted and caught up for a few minutes Cameran stayed silent thinking about how he should handle this situation. It was his job be prepared to control unpredictable situations like this one. From what he knew about his best friend his and past marriage to Taylor was that Constance had no idea about either one. Which meant giving Chase a heads up about his ex-wife’s visit was probably the best thing he could do right now. Cameran snapped out of his thoughts and looked to London when he heard her start to fuss. 'Somene's hungry.' Meredith said with a small laugh and he smiled. "Clearly.." Cameran trailed off when he saw her opening her shirt to breast feed London. It'd been a little while since he'd seen her...'Don't even think about looking Cam.' Quickly snapping his head up he smirked slightly when he saw the teasing look Meredith was giving him. "Wouldn't dream of it." He started, giving her a small wink. "It's good seeing you Taylor, I'm going to give you two a few minutes alone to catch up." He looked to Meredith, continuing before she could protest. "I'll be back soon I just need to talk to your broth.." Cameran trailed off, his voice getting quieter when he realized what he was about to say. Mentally hitting himself he looked from Taylor to Meredith. "Be right back." He told them, glancing to Mere once more before quickly exiting the room.


As she watched the interaction between her best friend and London’s father, Taylor had to wonder if something had developed between the two ex-lovers since Meredith’s return to Port Charles. It worried her a little because she didn’t want to see her hurt again. She was the one that took care of her and helped her pick up the pieces the last time Cameran broke her heart, she didn’t want to see the woman she loved like a sister in that condition again. Didn’t Meredith learn anything from the last time he hurt her? Or what about just from having a front row seat to Taylor’s marriage with her brother falling apart and the damage it did to her afterwards. Hearing Cameran say it was good to see her, Taylor forced a smile and nodded. 'I'll be back soon I just need to talk to your broth..' Taylor closed her eyes and looked away at the mention of Chase. Did that mean he was here in the hospital somewhere?

Once Cameran left the room she finally turned her attention back to Meredith. "Please tell me he's already visited you and London, I really don't want to see him right now." Taylor sighed. A part of her actually did want to see him but after what she saw last time she saw him she didn't think it was such a good idea. She's happy he's happy but..It just hurt that she's not the one he's happy with. Standing up from her chair, Taylor started to pace back and forth in the way she does whenever she has something to say but doesn't know how to say it..So in typical Taylor fashion she just blurted it out. "And what the hell was Cameran doing here? Please don't tell me your honestly thinking about being with him again after how badly he hurt you! I saw the looks and the flirtation I'm not blind..What are you doing Meredith?" Despite her fear of running into her ex, Taylor was glad she came to town even if it was only to knock some sense into Meredith who seemed to have lost her mind in the short few months she'd been back. "Please don't tell me your letting him back into your life and what about London? I thought you wanted her away from him and the violence. I thought you wanted to raise her in LA, what are you still doing here Mere?" Finally allowing herself to breath Taylor ended her 90 mile per hour rant, placing her hands on her hips and blowing her hair out of her face she stared back at her friend expectantly. “I’m waiting.”

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When Cameran mentioned that he had to go find Chase and that he would be right back, she just nodded and let him go. It was probably a good idea to give Chase a warning that his ex wife was in town. No one likes surprises like that, especially her brother. He liked to know when things were coming. Probably the sooner he knew about her the better before they ran into each other. She was sure that wouldn't go down well so she hoped that it wouldn't happen any time soon. Maybe between her and Cameran, they could make sure the two never saw each other. It may be hard but she was sure they could do it. Together, they were a pretty great team.

'Please tell me he's already visited you and London'. To that, she just shook her head. "No he hasn't. He was shot last night so I'm pretty sure most of the morning he was getting patched up and now he's probably with his ... someone " At the very last second, she decided not to use the word wife because she didn't want to mention her brother having a wife. She knew that Taylor was still hung up on Chase, even after nearly a decade apart, so she wanted to spare her feelings on the subject matter. She wasn't going to say a word about Constance unless she was asked. It would be much better that way. Taylor was there for her and London, after all, and she didn't want to ruin her mood by bringing up her ex husband and his new wife. That was just tacky and disrecpectful and those are two things Meredith Alcazar isn't.

As she watched Taylor begin to pace, she could only guess what she was going to start going off about. She saw the way she looked at Cameran and she knew that she had something to say about him being in the room. Sure enough, the rant came a few seconds after the pacing started. Knowing better than to speak to while Taylor was in a rant, Meredith just laid there and rubbed her little gir's back while she ate and waited for her to be finished. At the 'I'm waiting' part, she figured it was safe to speak and she did so with a sigh.

"I'm still here because my brother needs me. He's the reason I came to town and I'm not about to just leave him when we're getting to know each other again" She explained, reminding Taylor of why she came back in the first place. She had gotten word that Jamie was in the hospital and she took the first flight back that she could find. He woke up, didn't remember her and it made leaving right away kind of hard. He had been out of the hospital for a while now but she was enjoying her fresh start with him too much to leave just yet. She needed to stay. She may or may not also be staying to be near Cameran again but she wasn't about to admit that or Taylor would rip her head off again. No that was something she needed to keep to herself.

"I'm not doing anything, Taylor. I'm not getting invovled with Cameran again, even if his marriage did end last night. I can't just kick him out of this room everytime he comes to see his daughter. He was there when she was born, they already have a bond and it's one I can't destory. I know what I said but you know what? I've decided that we're safer near him than not near him. I might as well let him be in her life now rather than later when he has to come resue us because some rival mob family decided to use us for a target to get to him or Chase" She paused to teach up and tuck some hair behind her face and take a sip of water. She had to lean a little bit to reach the water but she managed to get it without disturbing London somehow. She drank what was left in the cup then she set it down and finished up what she was saying. "I might as well take advantage of the protection he can give us while I'm here. Better safe than sorry"

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'We've seen everyone we need to, now let's get out of here and go home. I need a nap like you have no idea.'

"You and me both." Tommy nodded with a tired sigh, wrapping an arm around Paige when she leaned on him. Once the elevator reached the lobby floor, they walked off together hand in and hand and walked to the double doors. He was so beyond ready to go home and just relax with a few hours..Sleep for awhile, then maybe stay in with Paige. He could cook up some steaks and potatoes, pretty easy meal, and they could just hang out and watch movies or something. Sounded like the perfect night to Tommy. Just as he was about to bring up the idea to his tired girlfriend as they exited the hospital the sound of her cell phone ringing stopped him. She gave him a kind of strange look before flipping up her phone to answer.

After she finished he walked with her towards the cab that had just pulled up for them. "What is it Paige? Is everything alright?" Tommy asked concern over the worried, perplexed look she had. 'We gotta make a detour. My niece was kidnapped. We can't go home right now.' His eyes widened. "Oh my God..Of course." Tommy reached for her hand immediately and gave it a small squeeze in support. Opening the taxi cab for her with his free hand he looked back at her. "I'm with you Paige, I'll help in whatever way I can..Let's go." He told her with a nod.

Getting in the cab after her, she told the cab driver the address and they were on their way to Natalie's to search for clues. While Paige made calls to Michael's men, Tommy pulled out his cell to make a call of his own. For the past few weeks Paige's sister and him had been mauling over the idea of starting their own PI agency. Paige had been busy since taking over the organization so Chandler and he have had quite a bit of time to talk about it. All they were really waiting for was their licenses to come through. "Hey Chandler can you grab my laptop and equipment and meet me at Natalie's house?" He asked. "Caroline was kidnapped..Your sister and I are on our way to Natalie's now, we'll see you there." Tommy explained when she asked why, quickly wrapping up the call.

'You know, I'm willing to bet that this kidnapping has a connection to what happened last night. It's almost too much of a coincidence.' Paige told him with a sigh. "I think your on to something...Last night was a distraction." He agreed, racking his brain for who could be responsible for this. The obvious choice was Chase Alcazar..But so many members of his family were at the ball last night. It was hard to believe even a cold and ruthless man like Alcazar would put his family in such high risk. Whoever did this had a lot of man power and resources. He would be able to figure out more when they got there but he knew one thing for sure, whoever was responsible planned this carefully. It wasn't no amateur. Within a few minutes the taxi arrived outside the house. Paying the man, Tommy got out after Paige. He was relieved the house wasn't swarming with cops yet. That probably wouldn't be the case for much longer but at least they'd have a few minutes to search the house before they arrived. "Any ideas to who might have did this?" He asked Paige as they entered the house. They'd know more after they searched (hopefully) but it might help if she had a few of her own suspects for them to go off of.


'Are you kidding me? Of course I'm happy.' Constance laughed, lightly putting her hand over his face as he grinned happily at her. "Good..Because I've never been happier." She whispered just before he closed the distance the between their mouths. Her hands moved their way around his neck as he pulled her closer and deepened the kiss pouring his feelings for her into it. Her fingers played with his hair as one of her hands traveled to the back of his head. The passionate kiss went on until both were in desperate need of air and had no choice but to pull back. 'Finally, a boy to carry on the Alcazar organization. I can't wait until he gets here.' Constance smiled, unable to keep from laughing. Bring his face closer to her, she started laying a trail of soft kisses on his face and down his jaw line.

"What makes you so sure it's going to be a boy?" She teased, gently caressing his face as she kissed him on his neck. "Hm? And if it is..What makes you think I'm ever going to let him have any part in your business?" She asked, looking up at him she reached forward and gave him a peck on his lips. She actually hoped they had a girl for that very reason because she wasn't sure she'd be able to let her son be a part of the organization after she's seen firsthand what it does to people. He's her baby all she wants to do is protect him and working in that line of work is too dangerous for her baby. If they had a boy she'd want him to become a teacher or a doctor or a cop or an engineer..A scientist, anything but what Chase would expect him to be. Eventually she knew they'd come to a head over this but she didn't want to have to think or worry about that until that time comes..Espsecially when they don't even know if they're having a boy for sure.

With a small shrug, she smiled knowingly at him. "I guess it doesn't really matter because I happen to know that...This baby is a girl." Constance nodded, allowing a soft laugh to escape her lips. "I can feel it..A mother knows these things." She smiled as she leaned up to kiss him. When their lips parted Constance rested her head back against him, staring up at him as she brushed a strand of his hair out of his eyes. "Can you say it Chase?" she asked softly. "I know you don't like to and I'm okay with that because I know, I know how you feel about me...But I still like to hear it every now and then." It's not that he never tells her he loves her. Because he has, she could remember quite a few times especially when they first got together but the last times she remembered were all the way back when they were getting back together and right after. Constance wanted to hear it now right after they just found out all their dreams were coming true.

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After leaving Meredith's room, Cameran went down a floor and headed to Constance's room figuring Chase was still there. Suddenly remembering what else needed to be done, he grabbed his cell and dialed up Carter's number. "Hey Carter, I need you to go to my penthouse and gathers Kristina's things. Book her usual room at the Metro Court and have her things taken there. The sooner the better, I need this done and taken care of by tomorrow got it?" It was Saturday today and Meredith would more than likely be released Sunday or at the latest, Monday afternoon sometime. 'I'm on it but I think there's something..I was going to call the boss but since your there if you want to tell him..' Cameran raised an eyebrow wondering what Carter was talking about. He gathered it was serious from the tone of his voice and stopped walking for a minute. "Carter what is it?" Cameran asked, shocked by what he was told next. Caroline Corinthos was kidnapped? Having had just had a newborn hearing the news about Caroline hit a little too close to home. 'Do you want me to put any men on it?' His man on the other end asked, snapping him from his thoughts. "Yeah..Actually I want you on it forget about Kristina's things, I'll have Benny take care of that."

Flipping his phone closed shut Cameran started walking again until he reached his destination. After giving the door a couple quick knocks, he opened it before hearing an answer on the other end. Though as he walked in on Chase and Constance making out on the bed, he wished he would have. He faked a cough to get their attentions before speaking up. "Sorry to interrupt.." He started only to be cut off by Constance whose look of embarrassment quickly turned into one of excited. 'Cameran! How's Meredith and the baby?' She asked him with a big smile. "They're great, everything’s great." He assured her. 'Aww good. I want to see them.' As she moved to get up from the bed Cameran's eyes widened. No way could he let there go see Meredith with Taylor there..That would be a disaster.

"Actually she's resting right now and the nurses have London." Cameran lied, thinking on his feet. Constance seemed to buy it though since she stopped getting up. 'London..That's a pretty name.' Cameran smiled at Constance, thanking her before looking to Chase. "Thank you..Hey Chase can I talk to you out in the hall for a minute...I just talked to Carter, I need to fill you in on something." He told him, not about ready to tell him in front of his wife. Constance groaned and Cameran looked back to them as he reached the door. "It won't take long." He promised, nodding towards the hallway for Chase to follow him out. Constance was better off not knowing what was going on. Everything was going to be a whole lot easier for all of them if Taylor just leaves town before Constance can ever even knows she’s there. Leaning against the wall next to the door, Cameran waited for Chase to come out.Tag Chase


"Faster!" Kate demanded of her useless driver. He had to be a new guy, none of her regulars are this incompetent. If she'd known how long he'd taken she would have driven herself. In fact she was thirty seconds away from telling him to stop so she could take over. She needed to get to Bastian and Tess. Kate had been at the cabin with Ryan this morning discussing what their next plan was where the Corinthos brat was concerned when she got the call from one of her men. The ball was disaster…Which would have been fine if her brother and sister hadn’t gotten caught up in it but they had. She was so angry at everyone. Angry at herself for letting Tess and Bastian talk her into letting them go in the first place, angry at Tess for not getting their baby brother out of their by midnight like she promised, and angry at Tiago for fucking things up so badly. In fact angry at him if Chase hadn’t killed him already she probably would have done so herself. Without explaining to Ryan what was going on or where she was going, knowing he would be upset over what she’d done, Kate left the cabin in a rush this morning right after she’d gotten the call. Ryan would find out what happened and know she was behind it too but right now she didn’t have time to think about Ryan, Tiago or anyone else but Sebastian and Tess. She needed to see them and make sure they were okay.

The second the driver pulled up, without even waiting for the SUV to come to a complete stop, Kate jumped out of the vehicle. Rushing to the front entrance she was in such a hurry she didn’t even see her sister standing to the side smoking a cigarette. It wasn’t until after she heard her voice that Kate came to a halt, realizing who was addressing her. “Tess..” Kate turned around to see her sister walking over to her. She frowned when she saw the scrapes and bruises on Tess’s face and the cast on her arm. “What happened?..You knew what was going to happen why in the hell didn’t you get out of there by the time I told you to?” Kate asked with a sigh, pulling her younger sister into a hug.

"Are you okay?" Kate asked as she pulled back to get a better look at her face. 'What took you so long? We've been here all morning.' Looking down for a moment as Tess spoke, she gave her a sister a small shrug. I had some things to take care of.." Kate looked back at her, pausing for just a moment. "I just found out about you and Bastian not even fifteen minutes ago and headed straight here." She explained, nodding towards the doors so her sister would walk with her. "How is he Tess? You protected him right? He's okay right?" Kate asked worriedly. If there's one person in this world who has the power to destroy her or weaken her..It's Bastian. Since day one she's been fiercely protective of that boy and that wasn't ever going to change. She loves him like a mother loves her son and would do absolutely anything for him including giving her life to protect him. Taking the cigarette out of her sisters hand, she took a few quick drags from it before handing it back. "What happened to him?"


'I'm still here because my brother needs me. He's the reason I came to town and I'm not about to just leave him when we're getting to know each other again.' Taylor shook her head as she listened to her best friend. "And that's all Meredith? That's the only reason your still here?" She pressed her best friend, knowing damn well her brother Jamie wasn't the only reason why she was still there. If it was she would have been back by now, three months would have been long enough but it wasn't and she was almost positive it was because of Cameran. "Bull shit give me a little credit, I know you better than that." Taylor sighed. She was an expert at deflecting and that was exactly what she was doing. She'd much rather tell her opinion on Cameran and his being in her life rather than talk about Chase.

Looking to her friend Taylor listened as Meredith claimed she wasn't doing anything. She's not going to get involved with Cameran again it's just not possible for her to kick him out of her room every time he comes to visit. 'He was there when she was born, they already have a bond and it's one I can't destroy. I know what I said but you know what? I've decided that we're safer near him than not near him. I might as well let him be in her life now rather than later when he has to come rescue us because some rival mob family decided to use us for a target to get to him or Chase' Meredith finished. "Do you hear yourself right now?" Taylor asked in disbelief. How did this happen? How did Cameran get her to let hear guard down and forgive him in only three short months? Before Meredith left LA she was dead set again Cameran being in her and London's life..And now three months later and she's already puddy in his hands? She was defending him, making excuses for him, and worst of she let him change her mind.

"Stop making excuses for him Meredith! What did he do to you? What in the world makes you think you and London will be safer with him? That's ridiculous..So many people don't even know this child is his, it's not to late yet Mere..You can come back home to LA with me, I promise you London will be safer there than she ever could be here." Taylor told her friend, trying to make her understand. When she was still in Los Angeles crying over Cameran she made Taylor promise she would hit her if she ever started getting close to Cameran again so as far as Taylor was concerned..She was just doing her duty as Meredith's best friend, watching out for her and making sure she knew what she was doing and that her judgment wasn't just clouded by the happiness of London's birth and experiencing that with Cameran.

As she stared at Meredith she realized she wasn't going to win this argument. She seemed to want to just drop the subject all together and even though Taylor wanted to talk about it more, she couldn't blame Meredith for not wanting to. Reluctantly sitting back down in the chair she bit down on her bottom lip as her thoughts drifted back to her ex-husband. "..You said something about Chase getting shot before..Is he okay?" She asked, unable to stop of herself. Of course she skipped right over the fact he was with "someone" like Meredith had said simply because she really had no interest in talking about his girlfriend or wife or whatever she was to him.Taylor wasn't sure if he was with the same girl she had seen him with two years back or not but considering how happy he seemed with her she wouldn't be surprised if he was.So basically his life was too dangerous for her but apparently the same can't be said for whoever he's with now.

Taylor rolled her eyes at the thought. She should be glad she escaped his twisted logic and frusturating games but instead she misses Chase, flaws and all. He was screwed up and tormented and dark and dangerous, basically the exact opposite of the man she was suppose to be with but nobody has ever made her feel the way he did. She loved him so much it consumed her and now even when she tries to move on with somebody else she can't help but compare it to what she had with him..The thing is nothing ever even compares making it impossible for her to give herself to anybody the way she gave herself to Chase. "Who is she?" Taylor suddenly blurted out. She couldn't explain why she wanted to know but she just did. "No I want to know Meredith, tell me. Is he married to her? Do they have kids?" It would hurt to hear that they were happily married with kids, if that were the case, but maybe it's what she needed to hear to accept the fact that Chase had really moved on..He probably doesn't even think about her anymore, she's probably just some distant memory. Saddened by the thought, Taylor glanced down at her hands in her lap and gulped slightly.

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Ethan raised an eyebrow in amusement when Chloe basically told him to go screw himself. Were those her exact words? Maybe not, but that fake smile of hers spoke volumes. She always was a feisty woman. Her rebellious streak was what attracted Ethan to her initially. He was a no commitment fun and games kind of guy and her thirst to defy her husband was an adventure for him. He played the part of a fool when his emotions interfered with the affair but a Raine man never made the same mistake twice. "You missed me alright," he teased as Abby sprung into his arms. Ethan stood stiff as the little girl hugged him tight. It wasn't in his genetic makeup to nurture. But something about the blond pipsqueak appealed to him and his arms patted her gently on the back as she grinned and told him she had missed him even if her mommy hadn't. "Well ain't that sweet." When asked where he went Ethan looked to Chloe for assistance. She took Abby from his arms and occupied her with a new game before dragging Ethan off to talk. "Is this where you spank me for being such a bad boy?" he asked with mock seriousness. Chloe wasn't having any of it. Her crossed arms and sour expression didn't exactly scream kinky minded.

Ethan was prepared to excuse himself when Chloe broke down and admitted she was glad he was safe. "Goldilocks does still care, fancy that," he whispered in her ear as Chloe hugged him. As soon as he spoke those words she stiffened and jerked away, intent on once again hating him. Or pretending to at least. To smooth over the awkward exchange the petite blond rambled on about finding her own place. Ethan could take back the apartment and she could just squeeze into a room above Kelly's until a house was an option. "I gave you the apartment, and I ain't fixin' to take it back." Ethan didn't know why she insisted on being stubborn and wasting her money when she had all she needed already. "It's safer there for you and the kids anyways. I don't need you being all independent and getting yourself in trouble. Got enough shit to deal with as it is." He could tell his words stung but the truth hurt. Ethan made no excuses for his demanding personality. It was what it was. "Jack can't find you if you're under my men's control," he tried again. As he did so Ethan felt a sharp pain in his shoulder and gripped his teeth to his bottom lip to hide his discomfort. Must have pulled a muscle dragging the Valmont boy around. Tess owed him a hell of a big thanks the next time he saw her.

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Pushing her hair back behind her ears, Chloe let out a sigh glancing at the table to check on Abby for a brief moment before looking to Ethan again. How could she forgot how much work it was to be around him and to argue with him? He was the most frustrating man on the planet but at the same time that was just another reason why she fell in love with him all those years ago. He keeps her on her toes. He fights with her, he fights for her, he purposely gets under her skin just because he thinks she looks cute when she’s mad..Yes he was impossible but loving him and knowing him was one of the best things that ever happened to her. 'Goldilocks does still care, fancy that.' Pulling herself out of his grasp, Chloe kept her distance not wanting to say if she did or not. She'll always care even when he pisses her off or makes her want to pull her hair out..She still cares about him. If only there was a cure for that..

'I gave you the apartment, and I ain't fixin' to take it back.' Ethan replied in his usual stubborn attitude. With a sigh Chloe gave him a look he knew well. It was the type of look that said, 'stop being stubborn'. 'It's safer there for you and the kids anyways. I don't need you being all independent and getting yourself in trouble. Got enough **** to deal with as it is.' "You know what Ethan? Welcome to the real world. We all have shit to deal with." Chloe argued back, struggling to keep her voice quiet. "I'm on my own now , I'm sorry but I don't have the luxury to be dependent on anyone but myself. I have two kids who depend on me and trust me when I say I have their best interests at heart when asking you to stay away from them, I mean it." She told him in a tone so serious even she was a little surprised by it. "We'll keep the apartment until I find a new place..When I do you can do whatever the hell you want with it. Take it back, get rid of it, I don't really care." As she finished talking Chloe let out a sigh and folded her arms across her chest.

'Damien can't find you if you're under my men's control.' Looking away from her daughter and back at Ethan, Chloe shook her head at him. "What..Are you saying that you've had your men watching me this entire time? Even while you were gone?" She asked in a quiet voice. "Damn it Ethan..I told you before I didn't want you involved in this. Do you have any idea how badly he wants to see you dead because of all that money you stole from him? Not to mention the fact that he knows you and I were having an affair behind his back? You say with your men’s help he can't find us but how do you know that Ethan? How can you be so sure? You have no idea how many connections he has.." Chloe trailed off. She was at it again already..Talking to Ethan like nothing happened. She didn't want to just give in and let him back into her life just like that again, but at this rate she couldn't help but think it was inevitable. Chloe looked back to him about to say something more but was distracted by the look of discomfort on his face. Touching his shoulder lightly she frowned when she saw a flash of pain go through his blue eyes. "Hey..Were you hurt?" She asked with concern. "What happened..?"


When she asked for some water Derek quickly sprung up from his chair to retrieve what she asked for. After filling a cup of with water, he moved back over to her and handed her the glass. "Your wish is my command." He told her with a teasing smile, sitting back down in the chair next to her. What she had to say next came as a surprise to Derek. It was true that she had been a little difficult since arriving but to be perfect honestly he believed he deserve every bit of the cold shoulder she showed him. If he was her he would have been mad him too."Serena don't..Please you don't have to apologize." Derek told her as he reached for a Kleenex off the nightstand so she had something to wipe her tears with.

Handing her the tissue he offered her a small smile. "I don't hold it against you, I understand why you were upset." He tried to tell her but he wasn't even sure if she was hearing him because she just kept on apologizing. 'If I could take everything back, I would..' With a soft sigh he brushed her hair out of her face, giving her a weak smile. 'I was horrible to you..' "Shh.." Derek shook his head while trying to quiet her. "What's done is done Serena. I'm not angry with you for any of that...I'm just glad your okay." He told her honestly.He didn't want to think about how things were before because none of that mattered anymore.

This was a new beginning, a fresh start between them..He could feel it. "Forgot about the past..Life's too short kiddo." He told her, giving her a solid piece of voice he wish somebody would have given him earlier in his life. "You just worry about getting better..Wanna see the cards Madison made you?" When she nodded Derek reached for them off the nightstand next to them and handed the two hand made cards over to Serena. "Here you go..She can't wait to see you, the babysitter's suppose to be bringing her any time here."


Lainey looked at Hal strangely when he asked if her being an Alcazar was suppose to mean something. Was he kidding or did he honestly not know who the Alcazar family was. She's never met a person in New York who didn't know who her family was. Her brothers name was well known and feared not just throughout New York but in the surrounding states and various other places where he does business too. Meeting somebody who actually didn't know who the Alcazars were was kind of...Refreshing. "Either your new to town or you've been living on the moon for the last fifteen years..You seriously don't know the name Alcazar?" She asked, unable to keep from laughing when he nodded his head no at her. "It's not a bad thing really..In fact it's actually kind of nice meeting someone who doesn't know who my family is.." Lainey paused for just a moment. "Just the last name has the tendency to scare of all my lovers." She joked with a playful smirk. It wasn't exactly a lie either. You'd be surprised how man guys she scared off after revealing she was an Alcazar. She didn't see Bastian as the type to be scared off easily but she hasn't told him yet either. It doesn't really matter if she does or not cause sooner or later he was bound to find out on his own.

As she waited for him to continue on his way like she said he could not too long ago she started to think he wasn't going to go..And as he spoke she soon realized she thought right. 'We just met, I do not trust you as far as I can throw you. How do I know you're being truthful with me? I'm going to stay right here and keep you company for a little while.I was going to check on a friend of mine but I'm sure she'll still be here in an hour.' Shocked by his directness, Lainey found herself to be at a loss for words. Who the hell did he think he was? She doesn't even know him what makes him think she even wants him to say? Granted his company has been kind of nice but that was beside the point..There was people she needed to see.

'May I get you a drink?' Shaking her head Lainey finally found her voice. "No you may not, I don't need anything from you..Seriously you've done enough the only other thing you can do for me is leave." She told the stranger hoping she would get through to him this time. It wasn't that she didn't appreciate what he'd done for her or that she didn't like him because she honestly did..But the fact of the matter was that Sebastian could need her right now and she wanted to get to him. Not wanting to wait for the man to listen to her any longer, cause clearly he wasn't going to, Lainey moved to get out of the bed again. "Fine do whatever you want but I'm leaving...I appreciate all your help but I need to see someone." Using the small amount of strength she had, Lainey lifted herself up from the bed..Only it didn't work out so well. She managed to stand up just fine but the second she went to take her first step she collapsed and ended up where else but back in the dark strangers arms.

Allowing a small groan to escape her lips she reluctantly looked up at the man holding her. They were close. Too close. So close she could feel his breath on her. Lainey gulped slightly as their eyes, locking on each other like they did when they were out in the hallway before. Her breath caught in her throat a moment later as he stepped closer. Realizing he was helping her back to the bed Lainey (thankfully) found her voice. "Okay..Maybe your right." Biting on her lower lip she lightly rested her hands on his shoulders, allowing him to help her back onto the bed. "I'm sorry I'm just worried about...a friend and my family." She told him with shrug, letting go of him once she was on the bed "I'm Lainey.." Finally introducing herself Lainey looked at him curiously, hoping he would tell her his name too. He was probably nothing but trouble but for some reason beyond her she still wanted to know who he was. The fact that he was still there, when most guys would have just given up and taken off by now, intrigued her.



"No...Let go of me."

Ridley whimpered in her sleep, thrashing about her hospital bed violently. She was back at Wydemere..Back in that room with that animal. Helpless and alone, terrified he was going to do whatever he pleased to her. For some families history always always repeats itself and Ridley's family has already proved they're one of those families time and time again. First her mother, then Leigha, and now it was about to happen to her. "No please...Stop." Ridley cried, completely unaware she was having a nightmare. It felt so real..Like she was really still locked in that room being tormented by a soulless mad man. However at the sudden sound of a gunshot, she was taken from her sleep.

Ridley woke up abruptly, out of breath and gasping for air she clutched her hand to her chest and closed her eyes.It was a nightmare..Just a nightmare. Blinking back her tears she moaned when she felt a sharp pain suddenly shot through her leg.That's right..That maniac shot her. It was just a little knick to her leg, it could have been far worse..And he was dead now so she never had to worry about him harming her again..Which begs the question as to why she's having nightmares about him. She saw him die...She watched her father put a bullet in his head. She knew he wasn't going to come after her..It wasn't possible, and yet the nightmare still scared her to no end.Taking a few deep breaths Ridley sat up again and carefully scooted down herself around so she was sitting on the edge of her bed. The memories from last night were seeping in and all she wanted to do was get to Molly.

When her father and Reese were taking care of her several hours ago she drifted asleep for almost an a hour. She can remember waking up to lots of commotion and more people other than just her dad and Reese in the room. Those people were Morgan and a severely injured Molly. The second Ridley saw the bad shape her sister was in she rushed to her sister completely disregarding her own injuries. There was a lot of tears and blood...So much blood. And just before Molly fell into an unconscious state she revealed all her secrets. She told her father and her where and what she had been doing during time away from Port Charles. That wasn’t all either. Molly told her about Eric. She told her everything. Maybe she should call him Carver now..That was his real name right? Ridley shook her head, fighting back tears at the very thought. What a fool she’d been. How could be so stupid? So blind? He was playing her the entire time and she just ate it up with a spoon..Every bit of it. She defended him and stood up for him over and over and for what? He used her. He pretended to be the perfect man, always doing the right thing and she never once saw through him…She didn’t want to.

After getting her heart stomped on by Rafe and losing Jamie, when her and Eric started getting serious she wanted to believe their connection was real That this honest, generous, sweet man really wanted to be with her. What a crock. It was never about her..The entire time they were together it was all about Molly and getting even with her. She should have listened to Molly from the start..Jamie too. It was official..Nobody has worse luck with men in this town than her. Ridley had yet to see Eri..Carver since she was brought in.Actually she hadn’t seen anyone yet because this was her first time being awake since being there. She was hurt and beyond angry and upset at her boyfriend…Soon to be ex-boyfriend. But she still hoped he was okay because despite how betrayed she feels God help her she still cares about him on some level. The last time she saw him was before they were separated at the ball. She had no idea if he had been hurt or not. Molly on the other hand she did know was hurt…And she needed to see that help got to her in time.Brushing her hair back, Ridley took a deep breath and tried to find the strength and energy she needed to stand up.Open (For Carver)

[Shiri S]

OOC: Others coming.

Sarah: IM me before you work on Lex so I can let you know what I have in mind for them being back



Pleasently sleeping in her bed in Port Charles with her boyfriend, Chandler was suddenly awoken by her phone ringing. Never a morning person, she reached over and smacked the phone to the floor, opening it would break and stup ringing. When it didn't, she groaned and moved out of Lex's arms to reach down and get it. It was obviously imporant because they didn't hang up after a few rings so she knew she had to answer it even though she didn't want to.

"What?" She asked after putting a button and flopping back down next to Lex. She was in the process of cuddling up to him until she heard what Tomy said. 'Caroline was kidnapped..Your sister and I are on our way to Natalie's now, we'll see you there'. She sat up when she heard that, her hair falling into her face as she did so. She reached up and moved it so she could see then she nodded her head. "You got it. See you in a few" The conversation ended there and she shut her phone again.

Looking over to Lex, she saw he was still sleeping. She thought about just getting up and leaving but deciding he could be of some help, she reached over and began shaking him. "Lex. Hey. Wake up. Spencer and Jones have their first case and I need an assistant. Get up" She shook him a little bit more than she got up and moved into the bathroom to get a shower. She couldn't very well show up to her first case all stinky could she? Of course not.

By the time she got out of the shower and got dressed, she walked into the bedroom to find Lex out of bed. Walking over to where she was, reached down and grabbed her phone as she walked. "Good you're up. Get dressed. I'm going to go make some coffee then we gotta get going" Slipping her phone into her pocket, she gave him a long 'good morning' kiss then she turned around and left the room to make the coffee. She could not start her day without coffee. It was the only thing that made her function because she was really not a morning person.

Tag Lex



Blowing some smoke to the left, she then wrapped one arm around her sister and gave her a hug back. She couldn't use her other arm yet so a one arm hug was all she could do. As they pulled away and Kate asked what happened, she let out a sigh as she reached up and moved some hair out of her eyes. "I was going to stick to the plan and get out right on time but Bastian wasn't beside me when I went to leave so I had to find him first and things got complicated" She explained, leaving it at that for a moment as her sister's other questons shot out at her. "I'm fine. Just a broken arm and a few scraps and bruises. Nothing that won't heal" She explained with a shrug of her shoulders. She had been hurt worse before soe one little brokem arm was nothing she couldn't handle.

'I had some things to take care of'. "What could you possibly have to take care of that you didn't last night?" She wondered as she turned and walked with Tess towards the doors of the hospital to go back in. Knowing Kate, there were probably alot of things she had to take care of even after the plan she had for the night before went off with out a hitch. After all, she was the head of the Valmont organization so there was always some sort of work to do. She did her job well, much better than Bastian, the orginal set heir, would have done. Some people just weren't cut out for that type of position and Bastian was one of those people. He had no interest in running things, which was why Kate had taken his place. Bastian was just a sidekick and the two worked well togeher that way. With Tess by their side, they were an umstoppable force. No one was stupid enough to cross them unless they had a death wish.

'How he is Tess? You protect him right? He's okay right'. "I ... I did all I could for him" She replied, her mind going back to what happened the night before. She could see Bastian with a knife in hus gut as clear as day. It was an image that made her want to throw up. She didn't, however, because she had never let something like that get to her before. Even though it was her brother she was seeing now, she didn't let it get to her. She was tougher than that. Letting Kate take the cigarette, she laid her head on her older sister's shoulder as she told the tale of what happened. "I found him in a hallway fighting with someone, an old enemy of his I guess. He had just stabbed our brother. I got out my gun and fired at him but I missed. He came up and twisted my arm to make my drop my gun and then somehow he got away. I don't know how. I wasn't paying attention. I ran over to Bastian and tried to get him up to take him somewhere safe. That's when Ethan came out no where and helped me. We managed to stop the blood flowing but I had a hard time keeping him awake. He was in such bad shape the whole night. We're lucky he's alive right now"

After all that, she needed a drag of her cigarette and took it back from Kate to do just that. Just as she blew some smoke out, she got a death glare from one of the nurses.

"Put that out right now! Smoking is not allowed inside" Said the short and stout black nurse in a stern voice.

"I was going to anyway" The blonde answered as she lifted her head up from Kate's shoulder. She took one more drag of the cigarette then she put it one in an unsuspecting vistor's cup as they passed by them to go to the elevator. They were looking away and had no idea what just went into their cup. She looked over her shoulder at the nurse with a smirk on her face then she reached out and pressed the elevator door.

Walking in, she informed Kate of a few more things about their brother. "He went into surgery right away to repair the damange and before he even woke up, they took him in for some tests. Hopefully he'll be back in his room and awake when we get there" By the time she was done talking, the elevator doors opened and she hooked arms with her sister as they walked out. She nodded her head the way that Bastian was then they headed that way.

[California_ here_ I _come]

Did Chloe honestly believe she was on her own? Ethan might have been MIA the past three months but he had kept tabs on her and made sure security was top notch. He had never been good with telling a person he actually gave a damn about their well being but if a person really knew him, and as much as he would deny it Chloe did, they would realize he defined the term loyalty. Ethan wasn’t a complete prick like his father and brother were. As she continued her rant, Ethan pretended to understand when the kids were brought into the mix but the truth was he couldn’t know what it meant to care for someone more than himself. Not the way a parent did for their child. Ethan had the worst role models growing up and his philosophy because of it was, “Save yourself.” He wasn’t an honorable man because of that but he made no excuses. Because of this he took no offense when Chloe demanded he stay the hell away from her son and daughter. She could take his crap but they deserved better. “Ain’t my fault the little one over there took a likin’ to me,” he replied with a cocky grin. Chloe knew he was right and huffed in annoyance before changing the subject. She was moving out of his crappy apartment and he had no say in it. “I’ll just send my men with ya wherever ya go sweetheart, so go right ahead and load the moving van.” He enjoyed getting under her skin this way. The push and pull of his relationship with Chloe kept his interest in ways that other women could not.

Tess was the only other female that could compare. With Chloe, he sometimes cared too much and with Tess neither of them cared at all. It was s selfish, sexual friendship but they wouldn’t have it any other way. Chloe bristled at his threat and fumed with anger when she realized he’d had protection on her this entire time. She rambled on about him minding his own business, but if that was what she really wanted why had she even come here or told him about the abuse? She wasn’t fooling him at all. Ethan had to resist the urge to laugh when she reminded him how desperate her husband was to murder him. After the affair and theft, Ethan needed to watch his back. His inability to take the situation seriously concerned her. “I can take care of myself,” he reminded her sternly. “And you if you’d stop being so stubborn.” Chloe didn’t have to like it but she’d be dumb to turn away free help. If Jack found her and the kids he’d beat her like before and Ethan refused to stand back and let it happen. A man like that was a coward and deserved punishment for his crimes. Ethan was prepared to fend off another round of insults from Chloe but the dispute got put on hold when she came to the realization he was in pain. He stiffened at her touch, but the concern in her eyes relaxed him and only caused him to shrug when asked how he’d been hurt. “Ain’t nothin’ you need to fuss over,” he replied. “I helped Tess out with some stuff last night. Things got out of hand but I'm fine.” He finished just as Chloe lifted his shirt sleeve up to reveal a black bruise spread out across his shoulder. She didn't seem convinced.

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Chloe bit her tongue when Ethan told her it wasn't his fault her little one took a liking to him with a cocky grin. Leave it to Ethan to put the blame on anyone but himself..However this time he was probably right. The blame falls on nobody but her for letting him get close to Abby to begin with. And Jack too. Her stubborn son would never admit to liking Ethan but she knows he was warming up to him before Ethan decided to take off again and was maybe even a little disappointed when he did, though again he'd never admit it. Jack might think he knows everything there is to know in the world but he's still a kid..There's so much he doesn't understand, if he did he wouldn't constantly ask her about his father and when he can see him again. The poor kid. Chloe despises lying and hates lying to her children even more but with Jack she didn't have much of a choice. Even if she tried to tell him why they can't go back to his father the chances he'd believe her were..Not good. He'd call her a liar and throw a tantrum, demanding she let him see Damien. It would be a nightmare and she really can't deal with something like that right now, she has too much on her plate as is.

"Whatever..Do what you want, you always have." Chloe finally replied knowing very well he was going to do what he wanted whether she asked him to or not. As much as she hated taking help from him she couldn’t turn him down anymore. Not just because he was so damn persistent but for her children’s sake. When Ethan left a few months back she contemplated packing up her things and the kids and going somewhere else. Port Charles was never meant to permanent. She came to find her birth mother but since she no longer was living in PC she never had to stay..But she did. She stayed because Ethan was here, thinking she’d be making some huge mistake by running away right when they were getting close again. Wow could she be stupid, so stupid sometimes. Especially when it comes to the cocky troublemaker standing in front of her. Regardless of her first instants she did end up staying in PC even though Ethan had left. The kids and her had a really going on in Port Charles and from what she could tell they had flown under the radar given the fact Damien hadn’t found them yet. Now she knows the only reason Damien probably hadn’t found them yet was because Ethan had his people on it…Which meant him keeping them on it and watching out for her probably wouldn’t hurt matters.

'Ain’t nothin’ you need to fuss over.' Chloe ignored his claims. Ethan would say it was nothing even if he had a whole in his arm and was bleeding all over the place. He was one of those macho men who rarely ever showed pain. "I'm stubborn, remember?" She smiled slightly as she referred back to the comment he made a few minutes ago. Lifting his shirt sleeve up carefully, Chloe listened as he vaguely explained what happened and insisted he was fine."I'll be the judge of that.." Her voice trailed off and eyes widened when she saw the nasty black and red bruise spread across his shoulder. "And you no, you are not fine..Have you had a doctor look at this?" As she inspected his discolored and beaten shoulder she quickly came to the conclusion she needed to get a better look at it. "Ethan what if your bleeding internally?..I need to look at this." She sighed. "Hang tight."

Roughly two to three minutes later, Chloe re-emerged from the kitchen with a first aid kid and key to one of the upstairs rooms. First she stopped at her table to see how Abby was doing with her coloring and games. "Oh wow..Look at that." Chloe exclaimed in awe as she pointed down at the connect the dots drawing. "What is that?..A horse.?" Chloe asked even though she knew it was a giraffe. 'Noo..It's a giraffe silly.' Abby schooled her mother, rolling her eyes she laughed as she carried on to the next game. "Your silly." Laughing Chloe reached forward and wrapped her arms loosely around Abby from behind. "Sara's going to watch you for a few minutes, okay? I'll be right upstairs." Looking up from her placemat, Abigail looked to Ethan for a moment before nodding and continuing with what she doing. After giving her daughter a quick kiss on the cheek Chloe looked to Sara and mouthed a quick 'thank you' to her. "Come on E." Chloe told Ethan as she walked passed him, signaling him to follow her.

Once upstairs she went to the room Sara told her was vacant and unlocked the door. Walking inside, Chloe set the first aid kit down and went into the bathroom to wet a wash cloth. When she came back out she walked over to Ethan and led him to the bed. "Sit." Chloe demanded, before lightly pushing him down. Moving her hands up his sides, she helped him take his shirt off so she could get full access to the bruise. She wasn't exactly a nurse but she practically could be one with how much time she's spent cleaning and patching up wounds similar to the one Ethan had. Most times it was her own injuries but she had patched up a few of Ethan's way back when he was Damien's business partner and their affair was still going on hot and heavy. Ringing the water out of the cloth, Chloe brought the damp wash cloth to his shoulder and started cleaning it. She wasn't exactly sure why she felt the need to take care of him but she didn't question it either..It was just necessary, like breathing. If he was hurt or in some kind of trouble she would come running every time, Despite how much he's hurt she just can't break the pull she feel towards him. It's always there..Even now when she's still mad at him and nowhere near wanting to be in the same room with him.

OOC: Morgan and Kate coming...


Morgan looked down at his sister, wrinkling his brow in confusion as she spoke. "Is something else going on?" He asked with concern. Ever since they arrived at the hospital he saw how lost and distressed Kristina looked but he thought it was all because of last night and Molly's critical condition. Now though he couldn't help but think something more was going on with her..And if he had to guess that something had to do with her careless husband. Come to think of it Cameran had barely shown his face around there at all this morning except that one time. Morgan got into an argument with him, outside of Molly's room, and he took off soon after. It wasn't such much of an argument as it was Morgan yelling at him for nearly getting Molly killed. The only reason she was attacked was because that asshole thought she was Kristina and wanted to get back at Cameran for something he did to him. Molly was lying in a hospital fighting for her life all because what Cameran does for a living..It could have just as easily been Kristina. If it had been her, Morgan would have given her husband a tongue lashing just as brutal as the one he just gave him a couple hours ago.

With his arm still wrapped around her shoulders in a comforting way, Morgan listened as Kristina told him what happened. It was about her husband just like he suspected. If he hurt her again...He was a dead man. Well maybe not literally because even though he's not a bad fighter and good with a gun Morgan's pretty sure the professional hit man would whoop his ass in a fight. However, what he would do is make it his life mission to get something solid on him and put his ass in jail for good. 'He saw me kissing the DA. I know what that sounds like but I was telling him goodbye, that we couldn't see each other anymore..' Confusion flicked across his eyes at mention of the DA. "Wait...The DA?..As in District attorney Jack Foster?" Morgan questioned not at all thrilled at the idea of her being involved with him. He was a snake. Everyone in town knows it and the only reason he was probably paying so much attention to Kristina was to get under her husbands skin. When she nodded he let out a sigh and shook his head, deciding it was best to wait till she was finished explaining to say anything.

'I was trying to get away from him a-and that little whore of his ... Meredith Alcazar ... she pointed us out to him and ... and then my whole world came crashing down on me. He yelled, threw his ring and walked off with her. Guess I deserve this right?' Kristina managed to get out in tears."No." Morgan shook his head, bringing his hand to her face to wipe away her tears. 'This is what I get for sleeping with my boss. Karma is such a bitch.' She cried as she cleaned to his chest desperately. With one hand resting gently on the side of her head, Morgan held her to him for a little while and just let her cry. When he asked her what else was wrong (beside the obvious) she looked like she was about ready to burst and now he realized she'd been holding it in.

After some time had passed Morgan pulled back a bit so he could look at her. Brushing her hair out of her face he let out a small sigh as his hands fell to her shoulders. "Listen to me Kristina. You did not deserve this..You may have made some bad choices where Foster's concerned but Cameran had no right to cry victim after everything he's done to you.He's in no place to judge." He started, nodding slightly. "Just give him some time..And if he's doesn't come around and come back to you.." Pausing, Morgan gave her a small shrug of his shoulders as he lightly nudged her cheek with his finger. "Well then it's his loss." His sister deserved better than that jerk. He's always thought so and he's pretty sure the rest of his family would agree..Except for maybe Constance since she was just as bad as Kristina was when it came to being with/defending the wrong men. "Hey.." Morgan whispered as he saw the tears welling up in her eyes again. "Shh..It's okay." Pulling her back in his arms he hushed her cries and did his best to try and comfort her. "I'm sorry..It's okay, I know it hurts." Morgan whispered, brushing her hair down with his hand while she cried.