[Shiri S]

'So many people don't even know this child is his, it's not to late yet Mere'. "You don't know the half of it, Taylor . You think you do, but you don't. You don't know how the mob works. I'm willing to bet that people already know abot London because there are spys all around this damn place. She's already in danger and she's not even a day old" She explained, knowing what she was talking about. Even though she wasn't raised in Port Charles with her brother and father, she learned a thing or two after arriving there a few years ago. There was no way she could not learn anything after getting invovled with Cameran and spending time with her brother. It came with the territory of being an Alcazar whether she liked it or not. She knew more than she really wanted to and there wasn't really anything she could do about it.

She was relieved when Taylor didn't rant anymore, instead she sat down and stayed quiet. She was glad that even after being apart for months that they could still read each other expertly. They could often know what the other was thinking without any words being said. Taylor going silent after seeing the look on her face was a prime example of that. Before she could say anything else, Taylor asked about Chase. She knew this subject was going to come up so she had been silently preparing herself on how to answer her friend's questions. Her answers had to be delicate because of the subject. She knew she had to chose her words carefully and she tried to do that as she spoke up.

"As far as I know, yes he's okay. Cam told me it was just a shot in the shoulder so they were able to get the bullet out and patch it up" She replied as she adjusted her shirt so nothing more could be seen then she layed London on her shoulder to burp her. She was glad the little girl was done feeding because she was a little sore in that area. Another example of how well they knew each other came into play when Taylor asked about who the someone she spoke of earlier. She knew that her friend had to ask about her. It would stay on her mind as she did and she was never one to hold things back. They were very much alike in that area. It was one of the reasons they got along so well.

She gave her a look asking if she really wanted to know then when she began firing questions out, she knew she had no choice but to answer them. She owed that much to her curious next friend who had been in love with her brother for ten years. "Her name is Constance. They've been married for six years. They were told they can't have kids a few months ago so they stopped trying" She kept it short because she didn't want to hurt Taylor alot. She saw the pain in her eyes just hearing about her brother being married again and it killed her. There was a reason she only talked about Chase to her mother in LA and this was the exact reason.

[angel_wings05]

Listening as her sister told her she told all she could for Sebastian, Kate looked at her expectantly, waiting for her to further explain. She needed details. Whoever hurt her baby brother would pay with his life. Nobody gets away with harming Sebastian on her watch. The same could be said for Tess now that they've reunited. They're the only two people in the world she gives a damn about, she couldn't care less what happened to everyone else. When it comes to her family..If anyone dare hurt them their is no place in the world they can run to escape from her wrath. Michael Corinthos killed her Will, the man she would have married if hadn't been for him, now he was paying the ultimate price for it. She believed fate intertwined the day his precious would be wife was shot. Michael was suppose to die that day. Kate put the hit on him not his little nurse but it couldn't have turned out better for her. That night she realized she didn't just want to kill Michael she wanted him to suffer. She wanted to bring the great Michael Corinthos to his knees and is well on her way. She’ll burn his life down and when he’s crying in the ashes she’d finally do what she came here to do and squash him like a cockroach. First she ruined his happiness when she nearly killed his fiancée and now she’s taken his child. The man who brought harm to her siblings had no idea who she was messing with. She’d make them pay too. Once she finished playing with Michael she would focus all her attention on whoever hurt Sebastian and Tess.

'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.'

Kate's eyes went dark when her sister revealed Bastian had been stabbed. "He's dead..Who ever did this is dead." She promised. Kate was proud of her sister for stepping up to the plate and taking care of their brother..She only wishes she could have been there to protect them both. The man who attacked them wouldn't have survived the night, that was damn for sure. '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.' Ethan..Ethan..Who the fuck was Ethan? Well whoever he was she wanted to personally thank him for helping Tess save their brother. "I'm so sorry Tess..I should have been there." It was rare to hear an apology uttered from Kate's lips but she felt like she owed one to both Tess and Sebastian. She never should have left them. Ryan could have handled the kidnapping, with the help of her men, without her. If she had just stayed with them she could have prevented anything bad from happening to either one of them and just met up with Ryan at the cabin afterwards.

At the sound of some bossy nurse yelling at her sister, Kate was torn from her thoughts. 'I was going to anyway.' Tess sneered back as she lifted her head from Kate's shoulder. Glaring as they walked by Kate smirked proudly as she watched her sister put her cigarette out in some visitors cup. Together the two sisters walked over the elevator, both glancing back for a brief moment to smirk at the snooty nurse. 'He went into surgery right away to repair the damage 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.' Tess explained, once they were on the elevator. Nodding, Kate latched her arms with her younger sister and walked off the elevator with her when they reached Bastian's floor. With Tess leading the way they rushed down the hallway without stopping till they reached his room. Bursting through his room, Kate let out a small sigh of relief when she saw Bastian was awake and sitting up in his bed. "Bastian.." Quickly moving over to them, the oldest Valmont wasted no time in getting to her brothers side. "Are you okay?" Kate asked as she reached down to hug him. After a bit she pulled back, forcing back her tears as she touched his face with her finger. "I'll kill him. Who did this to you Bastian? I promise you I'll make him pay." Kate promised, leaning down she kissed the top of his head lightly before pulling him into another hug. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry I let this happen...Never again."


'As far as I know, yes he's okay. Cam told me it was just a shot in the shoulder so they were able to get the bullet out and patch it up.' Taylor nodded softly, relieved to hear he was okay and it was nothing too serious. If he wasn't with someone she'd probably go and see him just to make sure for herself. Though that would defeat the purpose of avoiding him so maybe not. The fact of the matter was he was with someone and he was probably with her right now and Taylor wasn't about to intrude on that. She came here to see Meredith, shot or not visiting agenda wasn't part of the plan. What they had was ancient history there was no need to dig up the past.

Taking a drink of the water she poured herself nothing could prepare her for what Meredith told her next. Spitting out the water that was still in her mouth Taylor started at her best friend in disbelief. "I must have heard you wrong did you say six years? Six freaking years Meredith?" She exclaimed, clearly shocked. "How could you not tell me this? Forget the fact that he obviously wasted no time getting over me, you're my best friend and I'm just finding this out from you now?" Taylor directed her anger at Meredith even though Chase was the one she was really mad at. She was pissed off that he was happily marred to someone else yet told her they've couldn't be together because his life was too dangerous for her and she was bitter..Bitter that he got over her so quickly. "You know what when you see your brother next you can tell him to go to hell for me, mmkay?" She spat as she folded her arms across her chest.

"He's a hypocrite, a stupid arrogant selfish son of a bitch who I happen to be glad to be free of..He's her headache now. Good riddance, she can have him." Taylor huffed as she finished her rant. Unbelievable. They haven't been together in years and he can still make her blood boil without even being in the same room. Talking about him always makes her go on long rants that she forgets to breath during. When her eyes landed on Meredith the brunette sighed and pushed her hair back. "What is wrong with me? Why does he always make me so pathetic?" Taylor groaned as allowed her head to collapse down after her arms on the end of Meredith's bed. After taking a moment she slowly raised her head to look at her friend again. "Just do me a favor and please tell me you hate her." She told her friend only half joking. "Tell me she's a shallow superficial selfish bitch.." Taylor paused for just a moment. "..Because that's exactly the type of woman Chase deserves to end up with."

So much for being happy for him..But she couldn’t help herself. She couldn’t believe he was married for the last six years. Talk about stabbing a dagger straight through her heart.Her trip to Port Charles would definitely have to be cut short because honestly? She wasn’t sure she could stand to see them together. Taylor didn’t even know this woman but already she both hated and envied her at the same time. "Can I hold London?" Taylor suddenly asked. She had yet to hold her niece and she was just the distraction she needed to get her mind off Chase.

[California_ here_ I _come]

Michael broke more traffic laws than he cared to think about on the ride over to the police station. His motorcycle had screeched in protest throughout the crazy ride, but all that mattered was finding Caroline and being a strong tower by Natalie's side until they did. The station was buzzing with noise but the second Michael Corinthos made his presence known everyone in his path grew quiet. His eyes were dark with anger as he searched the room for the mother of his child. He heard Natalie before he saw her. She was screaming at an officer at the top of her lungs, demanding he stop telling her to be calm and get the hell to work finding her daughter. Grunting, Michael stepped into the room and resisted the urge to shove the policeman into the wall. Instead, he stared at him with disgust and it was enough to shut the jerk up. Relief flooded Natalie's features as she rushed into his arms and held on as though her life depended on his support. In some ways it did. "Hey," he whispered into her ear soothingly. "I'm here now. Tell me what happened."

Natalie rushed into explaining how she had left Caroline with her nanny while attending the party at Wyndemere last night. She came home to find the guards overtaken and April was lying unconscious on the floor. When she came to she mumbled something about masked men breaking in and kidnapping their little girl. As she finished the story Natalie's voice cracked in two and the tears flooded down as she apologized for not protecting their daughter. "It's my fault," Michael corrected her. "If I was here...if I had more men on the premises." He shook his head with guilt before turning his attention to the officers surrounding them. He explained the situation and demanded everyone to get to work. "If they don't find her, I will. I promise you Natalie." Michael never broke his word. Noticing a beeping sound close by, Michael lifted his cell phone from his pocket and listened at Paige informed him she was aware of the situation. Her and Tommy were already investigating the premises for leads to go on before the police arrived. "Paige is doing all she can too," he reported to Natalie. "I won't let anyone hurt her...or you. From now on I want you to stay by my side."



Ethan resisted the urge to groan in frustration as Chloe began to play nurse. He knew damn well when he was too hurt to function and this was nothin’ serious. A few aspirins and a shot of vodka would do the trick if he could just get outta this place and back to his warehouse “home.” The place was a dump but he wasn’t about to kick Chloe and the kids out and somethin’ told him no matter how nice she was treating him right now there was no way she’d agree to play house again. Not after the disappearing act he pulled. “Let go of me woman,” he complained as he struggled to jerk his arm free. Owning her stubborn nature, Chloe refused to take no for an answer and dragged Ethan up the stairs to bandage him up. “I’m not a baby,” he continued on but it was clear his complaints weren’t listened to. Ethan waited on the bed while Chloe searched for a first aid kit of some sort. The pain came in waves but it was getting harder to pretend he wasn’t in extreme discomfort. Bastian was heavier than he looked and Ethan had been shot by an enemy not even a month before returning back to Port Charles. The old injury was flaring up and it pissed him off to no end. He hated being some week sissy boy. Still, he’d be lying if he claimed being taken care of was all bad.

When Chloe took off his shirt and began to inspect his wound he relaxed. He’d almost forgotten how the soft touch of female skin made him feel inside. With the other women he’d had the past three months; it was all power and force. The sex was rough and meaningless and not at all like this rare moment was he experiencing with a woman he’d once claimed to love. As she washed his shoulder blade with a warm cloth, beads of sweat began to take form by Ethan’s temples. Chloe glanced at him with a silent fear and repeated her concerns about internal bleeding. “I done told ya I’m fine,” Ethan argued before pushing himself up off the bed. He didn’t have time for this. “Just get outta here,” he demanded coldly. The only way Chloe would leave him alone was if he hurt her. He didn’t enjoy the insults but she was too tough to crack any other way. Pushing past him, it was clear he’d struck a nerve. She’d been vulnerable with him yet again by showing she cared and he was tossing her out like used garbage. It was enough to make him sick at how he was treating her but she didn’t need to get mixed up with him again. Any feelings they still had for one another couldn’t happen. She spat out that he was an arrogant ass and Ethan didn’t deny it. Just as she started to walk away Ethan felt himself stumbling backwards, clutching his shoulders as he blinked his eyes rapidly, trying to keep focus. “Chl…” he started before hitting the floor with a loud thud.

[California_ here_ I _come]

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[angel_wings05]

'It's my fault,..If I was here...if I had more men on the premises.'

Natalie looked at Michael sadly as he started blaming himself. They could blame themselves all day but it wasn't going to change what happened. "If you were here you probably would have been at the ball..with me." She whispered with a soft shrug of her shoulders as she wrapped her arms protectively around herself. "Whoever did this planned this, they knew what they were doing Michael. What happened at your cousins ball wasn't just a concidence..It was a distraction. Whoever was behind that is responsible for this." Natalie nodded, ninety-five percent sure she was right. “I never should have gone to that ball. I had a bad feeling about going the whole time and I went anyways.” She should have listened to her instincts. Maybe if she had just stayed home she could have somehow stopped Caroline from being taken. Shaking her head, Natalie pushed her hair back with her hand and turned away from Michael for a moment.

'If they don't find her, I will. I promise you Natalie.' As Michael promised her he would do whatever it took to find their daughter, Natalie slowly turned back around to face him. She trusted him more than she trusted anybody and had all the faith in him the world..But that didn't mean she still wasn't terrified. Before she had a chance to say anything the beeping of Michael's cell phone interrupted them. He kept the call short and let her know Paige was already looking into it. Natalie nodded, glad to know Paige was on things. 'I won't let anyone hurt her...or you. From now on I want you to stay by my side.' "It's a little late for that Michael..Don't you think?" Natalie replied with a tired sigh. "Caroline's gone! Somebody just took her." She cried frantically, unable to keep her fear under wraps any longer. "Who knows if she's hurt..Or if she's alone or confused or hungry.." She closed her eyes and trailed off, not wanting her head to go there again. "We have to find her..I'm involved in this too. I've always done what you asked where your business is concerned in the past with no questions asked, but it's different this time." Natalie refused to stay out of it this time. She wasn't just going to sit around and wait for Michael or the cops to bring her daughter home. She'd go insane, the waiting alone would kill her. No she needed to be in this and know what was going on at all times, she expected full disclosure.

"Why hasn't anyone contacted us yet?" She suddenly asked. "I mean they didn't leave a note, nobody has called with demands..What do they want Michael? April said it happened around ten o' clock..That means they've had her for twelve hours already..Twelve hours and we don't have any idea what they want or who they are." Burying her face in her hands for a brief few seconds in distress, Natalie shook her head and tried to keep her anger under control. Looking to Michael once more, Natalie took reached for his hand for support, not bothering to wipe her tears away. "Please tell me that everything's going to be okay. I need to hear you say it. Because if you say it I know it's true. You've never lied to me before..You never break your promises. So please Michael, just tell me that everything’s going to be okay."

Just hold my hand and say my name
Just reach out and try to show me
How did we fall down?
We never knew what pulled us through.
Somehow we stay in an empty place.
But we wanna fill the page. Turn it around. But we fall down...

OOC: Chloe coming tomorrow!

[Shiri S]

"I just know" He insisted as he wrapped his good arm around her and pulled her closer to him. He laid back in the bed a bit more, pulling her with him so they were both laying down. He moved his bad arm to rest on her hip as he looked over at her. "He will be in the business if we have a boy" He insisited, his voice firm with determination in it.

If he had a boy, there was no way he would let his son do anything but take over the business whether Constance liked it or not. He would not leave the business to anyone else but his son. It had to be a boy so the Alcazar legacy could continue. It just had to be. He wouldn't know what to do with a girl. 'This baby is a girl. 'I can feel it..A mother knows these things'. "You're wrong" He insisted as he leaned down and gave her neck a few kisses. It was a while since they had been lovey dovey, because he didn't like to in public, but with such a happy occation as finding out they were going to be parents, he didn't care at the moment.

When she requested for him to say that he loved her, he leaned in and rested his forehead against hers. "Love you" He mumbled, looking into her eyes for a moment before kissing her. He wasn't usually one to say what his actions could say better but he couldn't refuse her simple request at that moment. Laying back aginst the bed completely, he pulled her with him as their kisses continued. Within seconds the kisses went from soft and light to strong and passionate. They were filled with his love for and the happiness he had that they were finally able to start a family.

They probably would have made love right there in the hospital bed had they not been interrupted by a cough. Pulling away, he moved some hair out of his face as he looked up at his second in command. He seemed content as he ran his fingers through his wife's hair while listening to the two of the converse about his neice. It occured to him that he had yet to see her so he decided that he was going to do that now that they were both done getting checked out. Cameran informed Constance that Meredith was resting and his neice was with the nurses but he could tell he was telling the whole truth. He wondered why but didn't say anything as he moved to get up after hearing Cameran ask to talk to him.

"Be right back" He promised, giving Constance one more kiss before he got up and followed Cameran out of the room. He thought about telling him the good news but what the hitman had to say to him sounded more important so he held off for a moment as he shut the door behind him. "What is it?"

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Did Derek really know why she was upset? Serena couldn't help but wonder, but at the same time, Derek was the one she was upset with so he most likely sensed it. When he told her that she didn't have to apologise and what done is done, she offered him a smile. If she had died, Derek wouldn't know how much he means to her. Living was something she was grateful for because now she could do all the things that she wanted to.
"You're awfully forgiving, you know that right?" she asked cheering up a little. If it had been her in his shoes, she wasn't so sure she would be forgiving right away, but they were family and blood is thicker than water.
"Wanna see the cards Madison made you?"
Serena immediately nodded. She missed her niece like crazy and all she wanted to do was hold her in her arms and not let go. She may be a handful some of the time, but Maddie was just so cute.

When Derek presented them, she looked at them in awe. Serenity couldn't believe her own niece made them. They mainly just said get well soon, but they were very meaningful. She looked at Derek.
"Oh, awesome!" she exclaimed forgetting about the pain. "I wanted to see her. I also want to thank her for the cards. You have one creative daughter." she added re-examining the cards.

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Constance laughed when Chase insisted she was wrong as he leaned down and kissed her neck. She shook her head 'no', slowly running her fingers through his hair as she stared into his eyes. This moment would forever be etched in his memory as one of the happiest moments of her life. Caressing her husbands face gently, a soft smile graced his face when he leaned his forehead against hers and told her what she needed to hear. "I love you too." Constance whispered just before he closed the distance between their mouths and kissed her. The soft and tender kisses soon turned passionate and hungry when he laid back and pulled her along with him. Without breaking their intense kisses, Constance smiled as she lightly tugged his shirt upward. They both wanted to make love right then and there regardless of where they were…It never really mattered when they were this hungry for each other. Besides it’s not like it’d be the first time they had sex in a hospital bed.

Unfortunately this time they were interrupted by a cough. Laughing as they pulled back from the kiss Constance smiled when she saw it was Cameran. “Cameran! How's Meredith and the baby?” She asked excitedly, smiling as she felt Chase running his fingers through her hair.As Cameran talked about her niece Constance moved to get out of the bed anxious to go meet his and Meredith’s baby girl. However before she could get too far Cameran stopped her, telling her Meredith was resting and the nurses had London. Nodding, Constance laid back down next to Chase. “London..That's a pretty name.” She noted with a soft smile. '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.' Constance groaned when Cameran addressed her husband. She should have known that was why he was there.

Sighing as he moved to get up she heard Cameran say it wouldn't take long. 'Be right back.' Chase promised, giving her a quick kiss. Grabbing him by his shirt before he could walk away, Constance pulled back down to her and kissed him once more. "You better be." She whispered huskily with a mischievous smile before reluctantly letting him go. Smiling as she watched him leave the room she sighed softly as she leaned back in the bed and tried to relax. Patrick recommended she rest until they ran her next test in an hour or so but how anyone could expect her to rest right now was beyond her. She was far too excited to sleep.OPEN


Cameran came out of his daze when Chase came out of the room. 'What is it?' He asked after closing the door behind him. "Things seem to be going well." Cameran noted with a slight smile as he nodded towards the closed the door. It was even more reason to make sure Taylor went back home as soon as possible. Chase and Constance had been through a lot and they deserved to be happy. He and Kristina couldn't make it work but his two friends had better chances and from the looks of things they were really happy. Too bad the two things he had to tell Chase were likely to ruin his good mood. "It's Caroline." Cameran started. "Natalie's Caroline...I just got word that she was kidnapped Chase." He sighed, running his hand over his jaw. "I already have Carter on it." Cameran never liked Natalie and he was well aware his business partners affections for her has since faded but a child’s life was still at stake and neither liked to see that. He didn't even know Caroline very well and he hated the thought of any harm coming to her and since Chase had been closer to her Cameran was pretty sure he felt the same way if not stronger about it.

"Also Meredith's actually awake." Cameran went on, getting ready to tell Chase the next thing he needed to know. "London's with them now if you want to see them it's just..There's some you should probably kn--." Cameran was interrupted by his mothers voice. Turning his attention to the nurses station he saw his mother Elizabeth standing behind the counter waving him over. "One second." Letting out a sigh, Cameran walked the short distance over his mother. He smiled when she congratulated him on becoming a father and told him how beautiful his daughter was as she reached across the counter to him. "Thank you ma. Yeah she's something else alright." He agreed proudly with a nod as they pulled back from the hug. She talked about how he should visit Ridley and probably Molly too and after promising he would he told her he had to get back to Meredith. "Thanks again, you know you'll be babysitting right?" Laughing as her mother told him she couldn't wait, Cameran turned away and headed back to Chase..Only Chase wasn't there anymore. Glancing around when he didn't see him anywhere he moved back to Constance's room hoping he was with her and hadn't gone to see Meredith yet. Looking through the window of her door when he reached the room he sighed when he saw Chase wasn't in there. Great..This could be bad..Though it could be worse. Constance could always be on her way to see Meredith and London. That would be way worse. Without wasting anymore time, Cameran headed back down the hallway in the direction of Meredith's room.

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Today was supposed to be her day off. Her first day off in two weeks and Chloe had fully intended to spend the day with Abby, and Jack too when he came home from his friends. Instead what was she doing? Filing out paperwork at the hospital while the doctor x-rayed and checked over Ethan. Yes she was beyond frustrated with her unpredictable ex for acting cold towards her while still having the ability to drag her back into his life without even trying..But right now she was exactly where she needed to be. Ethan hates hospitals but when he collapsed in the room at Kelly's and she couldn't wake him up she got scared and rushing him to the hospital was the only thing she could think to do. Any anger she had towards Ethan had been pushed aside because all she could do now was worry about him. At the sudden sound of some kind of cart crashing, Chloe was jolted from her thoughts. She looked up the paper work she was filling out as Abby looked up from her book. What the hell was going on this morning? The hospital was chaotic. She'd seen General Hospital busy before but not like this. It made her wonder if something really bad happened last night or early this morning. Chloe quickly finished the last page of paperwork and stood up. Taking Abby's hand she walked with her to the nurses desk.

After handing the nurse she'd come to know as Ephinany Ethan's paperwork she asked about what was going on. "Hey..Did something happen? You guys are swamped right now." Chloe observed as she glanced around. Her eyes widened when the nurse briefly explained. Chloe thought somebody ran into a bus or there was a train wreck or something. Not that Molly’s Lansing’s ball was attacked. “Do you know if Laura Spencer was admitted?” Chloe asked, remembering the young pregnant girl mentioning something about going the last time they worked together. 'Yes she was but don't worry she's fine. Would you like her room number?' "Yes please." Chloe nodded. At feeling of her arm being pulled on she looked down as Abby asked her if they could see Ethan yet for about the fourteenth time now. Before she could answer Ephinany interrupted. 'He's done with x-rays.' The nurse told her, nodding down the hallway. Chloe turned her head and saw Ethan was being wheeled back into his room. 'Come on mom! Her daughter exclaimed excitedly, clearly anxious to see Ethan. "Thank you." Chloe told her the nurse after she had the room number.

"Okay, okay, we're going." She told Abby as she reached down to pick her up. "But you have to be quiet, okay? He might still be resting." Once the tiny blonde in her arms nodding in understanding, Chloe walked the short distance down the hallway to Ethan's room. When they got inside she saw Ethan was resting just like she suspected and looked to Abby to hush her. "Remember what I said.." Chloe told her as she walked over to one of the chairs. 'Can I wake up him up?' Abby whispered, making such a cute face Chloe couldn't help but let out a small laugh. "No Abby. Just sit down in the chair and read your book, he'll be up soon." After setting her down on the chair, she handed Abby her book. "Want some teddy grahams?" Chloe smiled as she reached into her bag and pulled out a zip-lock bag of her daughters favorite treat. Giving her some, a small laugh escaped her lips at the silly face Abby made as she ate one.

[California_ here_ I _come]

Ethan heard the jukebox music enter the bar area of Jakes and a grin curled onto his lips as he stood and looked to both sides of him. On his right was Tess, pure sex on a stick. To his life was Chloe and she held that innocent beauty well as she batted her lashes at him. “Ask me to dance,” both women requested. “You know you want to.” Ethan showcased his signature dimples at their pleas for attention before reaching a hand out to each. “How bout all three of us go dance…or better yet, why don’t you two ladies dance for me and I’ll watch?” Tess and Chloe lit up at the suggestion, putting their hands on one another before winking at Ethan. “Watch us, baby,” they crooned as the music grew louder. Slowly, the melody turned into a harsh beeping noise and Ethan could feel himself being pulled away from his fantasy. When he woke the bright hospital lights blinded him with their unforgiving glare. If he squinted just right he could make out a tiny face and big blue eyes staring at him with a funny look. Groaning, Ethan shifted in his hospital bed before waking up completely. As much as he wanted to hold onto his male desires the dream was over and his shoulder was killing him still.

Can I wake him mommy?” a gentle voice asked and Ethan could hear Chloe saying no. He wanted to tell her to let the kid jump on him if she wanted to. Hell, maybe the distraction would keep him from succumbing to the pain. “I could use a Teddy Graham…and a shot of morphine,” he greeted with a rough laugh. Abby screamed out in delight and rushed to the side of his bed, rambling on about how he’d had an accident but her mommy had made it all better. She told him not to worry and he smiled at her passion before glancing up into Chloe’s concerned face. “Should’ let me die,” he replied halfheartedly only for Abby to gasp and tell him he should never say that. “You’re right kiddo…my apologies.” Her smiled came back instantly as she forgave him and Ethan looked down to see a sling covering his shoulder. It made his thoughts turn to Tess and her arm injury from the night before. She’d get a kick out of seeing him in the same condition. Neither of the two embraced doctors orders so the hospital was sure to get a mouthful. “Chloe…I was serious about the Teddy Grahams,” he spoke up as his eyes landed on the zip lock bag in her hands. “You can’t turn down an injured man…”

[Shiri S]

Wide awake, Bastian was finally able to lay in his hospitial bed and relax. He felt like they had done tests on him for hours. Everytime he thought they were done, they went and ran another test on him. He knew exactly why they were doing so many tests too. Too weak to tell them what they were trying to find out, he just let them do all the tests they wanted.

He already knew the outcome they would have. He could just see the looks in his head that they would ahve on their faces when they came to tell him the bad news. With his luck, his sisters would not be around and he could get the new solo. He didn't want them to find out. He wanted to spare them and just die when it wsa his time without any one worrying about him. They didn't need to go through that type of pain. It was just better that they find out after her dies rather than before.

Not long after returning to the room, he heard someone call his name. He looked away from the television to see both of his sisters come into the room. When Kate came over to hug him, he reached up and hugged her weakly back. He wasn't too strong at that moment because of all the blood he lost over the night. He was still getting transfusions to build his strength back up. It would probably be a while before he could go home with everything going on.

'Are you okay?'. "Yeah" He replied with a bit of a groan as he laid back against his pilllow again after returning the hug. He gave his Tess a bit of a 'I'm fine' smile when she looked worried at his groan. She just nodded her head a little bit from where she stood across the room and crossed her arms over her chest. He didn't want her, or either of them worrying when they didn't have to. He wasn't lying when he said he was okay. He really was okay. Or atleast he tried to be.

'Who did this to you Bastian?' "Christian Pierce" He replied, his face going dark just saying the name.

"Who I'm going to help you kill. He won't get away again once we get done with him" Tess spoke up, taking a few steps forward to stand beside her sister. She had the determination in her voice and on her face again, which mean she fully intended on doing what she said. He would not live to see another day soon if she had her way.

Before either one of them could say much else, a doctor walked in. "I've got some good news and some bad news. I'm going to need to two of you to leave the room"

Looking from the doctor to his sisters then back to the doctor, Bastian bit his lip a little bit. They were going to find out what he'd been hiding from them. It was now or never. There was no turning back. "They're family. They stay" He insisted as he sat up a little bit. He then looked back to his sisters. "You two better sit down"

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'I could use a Teddy Graham…and a shot of morphine.' Hearing Ethan's voice the corner of Chloe's curved into a smile as she turned around to look at him. She was relieved he was okay. 'Yay Ethan!' Her hyper five year old squealed in delight, jumping off her chair and running to his bed. Walking over to them Chloe listened as Abby rambled on. "Slow down kiddo, your going to talk his ear off." Chloe teased, playfully patting her daughter on the head. "How you feeling?" She asked, touching her hand to his face and forehead to make sure his fever was gone. 'Should’ let me die.' Chloe smiled knowingly at him. "Maybe next time I will." She teased with a playful wink. Abby gasped, telling him he shouldn't say such things and neither should see. 'You’re right kiddo…my apologies.' "I'm sorry too sweetheart." It was moments like these that Chloe wished she could tell Ethan the truth. He's so good with her and watching them together always makes her smile. The truth was she was on the verge of telling him the truth before he left town..And even though a part of her still wants to tell him her fears wont let him. She's scared he'll inevitably leave again like he always does and if that was the case Abby was just better off not knowing. 'Chloe…I was serious about the Teddy Grahams.'

Coming out of her thoughts Chloe smiled at him while Abby giggled. 'You can’t turn down an injured man..' He added and she smiled in amusement. "Think we should give him some?" Chloe asked her daughter as she lifted her up to let her sit on the edge of Ethan's bed. Looking to Ethan, Abby pretended like she was thinking about it real hard before nodding back at her mother. 'Yeah I guess he can have some.' She told her with a small smile. "Here happy?" Handing him the bag of teddy grahams Chloe laughed when he smiled back. "Gimme some." Reaching into the zip-lock bag to grab some, she looked to Ethan and Abby who were both munching on some too. 'Are you going to have to get a cast?' Abby asked curiously as she looked at the sling his shoulder was in. 'My mom once fell down the stairs and got to get a cast. And when Jack fell off the monkey bars he got one too and we all got to write on his.' She rambled on again, smiling at Ethan. “No I don’t think so honey. Jack and I broke our arm..Ethan hurt his shoulder.” Chloe explained as she ran her hands through her daughters blonde hair. 'Ohh..Does it hurt?' Laughing as her daughter asked Ethan yet another question, Chloe mouthed the word 'sorry' to him. Abby was in that stage where she's constantly curious and always asking questions. Her son Jack hated it even though there was a time when he use to do the same exact thing. She didn't mind so much because she was use to it but Ethan on the other hand was not so use to it. "My my aren't you the curious one today." Chloe teased, smiling as she looked from Abby back to Ethan.

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OOC:I'm back! So posts will follow...I just wanted to get this one out because I wrote it up before and forgot to post it before I left.

Does anyone want Leigha of Gavin?


What had Ryan gotten himself into? That was the thought running through his head as he sat across the table from Caroline.It was just another example of how his plans seemed so much better before he actually followed through with them.The cabin he was in brought back memories.It was the same place he had held Devon...which ironically,were some of the best moments of his life so far.Still,he wondered how long it would take until the search for Caroline went full force.For now,his daughter was content,eating ice cream and playing with a dollhouse he had bought for her.When she asked about Mommy and Daddy,Ryan had told her they had something important they had to do and would see them when they were done.Caroline liked him.She remembered him from the park.He wasn't sure how to tell her or make her understand the truth.He wasn't sure of anything really....case in point,the little issue of Kate's deception.She had taken off a few hours ago without a word and Ryan got suspicious.He called one of the guys who worked for him only to find out there had been a killing spree at the ball at Wyndemere last night.

Ryan instantly knew Kate was behind it,that much was clear.She had deliberately kept it from him which meant it was his fault Devon was put in harm's way.He had left her a million messages.His excuse was he got separated from her at the ball and then got called away for a business emergency and left island before the chaos started.But right now,he didn't care about excuses.He cared that she was ok.Devon was the only person Ryan loved and he would move mountains for her.He couldn't believe he had been so stupid and left her.He couldn't bear to think about anything happening to her.It would kill him.Ryan had accepted it.He was capable of love and he felt nothing but love for her.Yes,he was lying to her but he didn't want to put her in a position that would force her to play a role in something that shouldn't be involved in.

Once he figured this all out,he would tell her the truth...and he just had to believe she would stand by him because the love they shared was real and true.That wasn't a lie.And this whole thing...it was more than just revenge.At the end of the day,sure,he had done all this to hurt Natalie,punish his brother,Michael,but as Ryan looked back at his little girl,as she smiled at him with ice cream on her lips,he felt something.She was his child - and he wasn't going to be like his father,like AJ.He was going to love her and protect her,even if it meant giving his life for her.She was going to know who he was.As Ryan held his cellphone to his ear,it still ringing,he looked down at Caroline."I'll be right back,ok Caroline? Just don't drown yourself in the ice cream,"he said to her as he stepped into another room.Some of Kate's men were standing guard so he felt safe,leaving her for a moment.Ryan was calling Devon for the millionth time,hoping,praying she would pick up."Please please please...pick up,"he whispered to himself as it rang.
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OOC: YAY Sarah! Hope you had an awesome vacation!! I have both Logan and Audrey open and havent posted them yet feel free to tag them or just let me know if you want them. I'd be down for some Gavin/Audrey. Also Ridley's open for Carver on page 2 somewhere! Glad to have ya back Sarah! My posts are coming tonight after work.

[DreamOn777]

OOC:They all will come...slowly


Jamie nodded as Laura mentioned the rest of her family.Jamie knew she was having a bit of a hard time with her mother and father.She had told him about it.He could relate.Well...he could relate somewhat.Technically,he didn't even refer to himself as an Alcazar anymore.He had been using his mother's maiden name,Marshall,since Constance told him the truth about everything.Things had eased since then...but he still wasn't sure about reclaiming that last name anymore.He still wasn't speaking to his father,although with everything that had happened last night...his mother...he figured maybe he should.Jamie would think he was going insane,seeing his dead mother,if Ridley hadn't acknowledged her too.His mind was still racing about that but he had to stay focused.Jamie had also not really been talking to his brother,Chase,but who knew where that would go.He didn't want to admit that slowly,he was beginning to think he should forgive and forget.

He still hated the idea of Chase and Constance together but they were married,they had a relationship,a life,and Jamie had to learn to accept it.Luckily,Jamie was much more positive about the other Alcazars.He had checked on Lainey already and was about to check on Meredith.Laura laughed a bit at Jamie's crack about their adventure-bound child.He smiled but inside,all he felt was guilty.He could pretend to joke about it but the fact remained he left Laura and his child and she got taken while she was looking for him.Maybe Jamie lived by his moral code too much but that seemed to break it on all accounts.He wanted to tell Laura how sorry he was,but he wanted to keep things light and happy.That was probably best for now.When she told him she was thirsty,he got up almost immediately when he felt her hand tug him down,placing his hand on her stomach.That's when he felt it...the baby.There were no words to describe.Suddenly,Jamie felt his whole face light up.He couldn't even control it.That was his child."It's amazing,"he found himself saying.And it was.

This baby...it was more like an idea to him at the moment until this moment when he really felt that little thing.He was happy but deep down,he was also scared,that he wouldn't be a good father,that he would be like his father,that he would let Laura and the baby down.He already had by not protecting them.Laura looked up at him an smiled.They sat in silence for a moment,awed by the moment."I'm glad I was here to feel that,"he told her,pausing before replying in a more serious tone,"I want you to know that I'm always going to be there for you...whatever you need,whenever you need it.I'm not going to let last night ever happen again.I should have never let it happen in the first place."


He shouldn't even be here.General Hospital was the last place Carver wanted to be.But he couldn't avoid it.The doctor that was looking at him had just released him and now his battle wound was covered by a bandage...but it was still there,in more ways than one.Carver had overheard Morgan Corinthos and Molly's sister talking.He knew Molly had been stabbed and was in critical condition.That was hours ago and he hadn't heard anything since but it was still on his mind.He had wanted revenge on her.He still did.But this was never supposed to become...this.

When she stabbed him in the neck was when he realized everything changed.This became a life and death thing for her.He wanted pay back but he didn't want her to be lying in a hospital bed,fighting for her life.She might doubt he still cared but he did.He had been thinking about things.He had thinking about this plot for revenge and funny enough,he had been considering dropping it.He wasn't going soft,hell no.But he also wasn't going to make this into a situation where she took things to another level.If Molly was feeling so threatened and caught that she stabbed him,it meant that if she made it back from this coma,she might consider other drastic measures...who knew...maybe even murder.And that's not how Carver Duran was going to go.He had pride.

Carver sighed,turning the corner of the hospital corridor.He still had to think about it.Right now,he was going to visit Ridley.He had also planned on finding Vivien Cassadine,thank her for helping him.She was an interesting creature and only part of that was because she was Hal Cassadine's sister.Carver might give up his revenge plot on Molly but Hal was another story.That prick protected her and helped her through this when it was none of his business.Carver knew how Molly's mind operated.The only reason she knew where that secret passageway was where she stabbed him was because she knew that house,Hal's house,which obviously meant he had known about her plan all along.Carver would like to give him a taste of his own medicine.As Carver reached Ridley's door,he took a deep breath before entering,knocking lightly on the door to announce his arrival."You're ok...,"he said softly as he walked to her bedside.He might not love her but he did care about Ridley.He did like her even if he was using her."I was worried,"he told her,reaching for her hand.
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Leigha sat out in the waiting room area on General Hospital,her chin to her knees in one of the generic looking chairs.She still wore the beautiful dress Ridley had made her.Lucky had brought a change of clothes to the hospital for her but Leigha refused them.She was a sight alright.Her once white dress was now torn and dirty,her hair was all over the place,and there were smudges on dirt on her cheeks.Leigha was usually a strong girl.She had been weak at times but she considered herself strong.Hey,she was a college student,who was also helping to raise a little boy who wasn't biologically hers,she had been raped and was HIV positive.For all intensive purposes,she thought she was strong.So why did she feel so weak right now? Why was she acting like a little child,hunched up in a chair in a hospital waiting room,trying to hide from all the realities of last night.Both of her sisters were lying in hospital beds.Ridley was bruised up and had been shot in the leg.Leigha had gone into her room while she was asleep.Leigha recognized those bruises.She knew right away the guy who attacked Ridley had tried to rape her.And it brought up something in Leigha that she thought she was past.And it made her want to cry.

Leigha valued family alot and had always been close to hers but with Ridley,it was different.They were a set.They were so different but it was them against the world.Leigha had always felt that way.And seeing her sister like that...beat up,looking like the victim Leigha had been,it was one of the worst feelings in the world for Leigha.She had left the room before Ridley woke up.Then there was Leigha's older half sister,Molly.That one,Leigha hadn't even begun to process.When Leigha last checked on her,Kristina and Morgan were at her bedside.Leigha had missed out on alot of years with her oldest sister.Molly had been sent off to boarding school when Leigha was only 10 years old.But they had started reconnecting again and now her sister was in a critical condition.She didn't deserve that.Leigha didn't believe it was fair for her sister to have her life taken away like that.Leigha's dad had told Leigha everything that happened before Molly passed out,everything she admitted.Leigha couldn't believe her sister thought anything would change if any of them knew of her past.It didn't change a thing.And Molly deserved the rest of her life without that on her conscience.The past night seemed to have shown her something important...the power of the mob,of violence.Leigha was forced by the harsh reality.

When Logan got shot,she saw it but she could somehow convince herself back then that it was just those involved in that way of life who got hurt.Logan had chosen that way of life.But now everything was different.Her sisters,Molly and Ridley,they didn't make any decision...and they got hurt.Leigha was still replaying the memory of getting shot at the previous night,Logan's body on top of hers,protecting her.It was becoming harder and harder for her to pretend like she was alright with it...especially when she was certain mob drama had been behind her sisters' attacks.Maybe the reason why Leigha was hiding was that she didn't want to face what would happen after she left the hospital...when all these horrible things she had realized became part of everyday life.Even if Molly and Ridley made it out of this fine,nothing would be the same.
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[California_ here_ I _come]

Michael felt his blood run cold as Natalie concluded this entire terror had been pre-orchestrated. The attacks during Molly's ball were merely distractions. The same people who had Caroline must have spent countless time and money setting this up. Despite his hatred for the Alcazars, Michael knew he couldn't blame the rival family this time. Children were never involved in the crossfire for them so whoever did this clearly didn't play by mob rules. The first person that came to his mind was Tiago Ruiz. His family was vicious and capable of such a crime, but he lacked motive. Michael hadn't pissed him off recently and it was a known fact he despised the Alcazars more. As Natalie rattled off about not trusting her instinct Michael zeroed in on the suspect...Ryan, Ryan Rosco. The last time he'd encountered the twisted man claiming to be his jilted brother threats were thrown at his head like darts. It was possible that Michael had underestimated the man, but it still didn't add up completely. He had to have had help. The kid was too inexperienced to kidnap a child on his own.

Natalie drew him out of his thoughts when she refused to play the part of wallflower any longer. She didn't need to be protected from any of this. Her daughter was missing and God only knew if she'd been hurt. Natalie didn't give a damn about be silent and letting Michael call the shots. She wanted to help him and she couldn't be stopped. "Ok, ok...I understand." Michael didn't want to fight with her right now. She was Caroline's mother and had almost become his wife. They needed to support one another and not fall apart. That would be exactly what the kidnappers wanted. As if she'd read his mind, Natalie wondered aloud why no demands had been made. No notes left, no phone calls...it was beginning to scare her. What if they never found any leads? "Hey, they'll call. They will. They're just screwing with us Nat." Trying not to cry again, Natalie begged Michael to tell her everything would be fine. She needed to know her baby would be back in her arms one day and Michael was the only person she trusted more than life itself. "I promise...I will bring her home," he declared before kissing her softly on the forehead. "You can trust me."