General Hospital

(The Silencer Killer Arc)

Episode 1

Franco's Story

Narrator: Franco walked alone to the parking lot of Kelly's diner with his phone on his left hand and his car keys on his right. He was dressed very elegantly with a black suit only with no tie as he always liked to dress, but somehow he wound up at Kelly's Diner. Nothing was wrong with Kelly's Diner, but Kelly's was a restaurant where people come to eat something sort of like fast food, nothing fancy like the way the Metro Hotel offers. The Metro Hotel is owned by Carly and her husband Jax. Franco refuses to show his face at the Metro Hotel afraid of what he may encounter with Carly and Jax. What he did to Michael Carly and Sonny's son was horrific and they wanted justice, for it especially Sonny Corinthos. And Franco wanted to avoid any problems with them, so he went to Kelly's instead. As he walked to his Ford Fusion he jammed the key in at a normal speed when he suddenly heard a noise from behind him. He took the key out of the hole and turned back trying to find out who was there, but no one was seen, so he turned back again trying to get into his car. When he heard the same noise again only louder, as though someone was following him from Kelly's he turned back annoyed and yelled out.

Franco: Hey whoever is out there trying to scare me don't it won't work. Believe me I know what it means to know fear.

Narrator: And before he could say anything else a hooded figure appeared from the bushes and grabbed him by the throat, covered his mouth and said…

The Silencer Killer: "Obviously you have not learned the true meaning of fear".

Narrator:The hooded killer hid his face, so no one in town could see him especially Franco. He wore this white mask with two holes for eyes and nothing for a mouth. He was blank and silent like mimes. His voice could be heard, but you couldn't see his lips move because of the mask with no mouth. Franco could do nothing, but look at him. He looked into this masked killers eyes and could only see darkness and hatred. And he was quite strong as well Franco attempted to subdue him, but couldn't because he had him pinned against the car. And without hesitation the killer took out what appeared to be a combat blade from the inside pocket of his coat. He turned Franco around and pulled his head back and slit his throat and then repeatedly stabbed him in the stomach. Franco dropped down on the ground with a little bit of life in him. He was bleeding out from his throat and stomach and as he faded into the afterlife, all he could see was this masked man standing before him. As Franco died he asked himself why he had to die this way.

The PCPD's Story

Narrator: Every reporter from every news channel was on the prowl tonight. After hearing of Franco's murder they turned this crime into the big news of the day covering all channels in Port Charles. Anna tried everything in her power to control what was happening. She was being careful not to say to much about the crime scene to them, but she was getting overwhelmed with all the questions they were asking her about Franco and who his killer was. But Anna knew as much as they did. That is until Robert showed up at the PCPD and saved the day. He told the reporters everything he wanted them to know and sent them back where they came from.

Anna: (she huffed in relief) Thanks for saving me back there I didn't know what to say to them they almost jumped on me. To be quite honest I didn't know what information to give them because I know less about what happened to Franco than they do.

Robert: You and me both Anna I know as much as you do. But the head board placed us both in this case together, so we have to figure out who is Franco's killer and why they targeted him specifically.

Anna: It could be revenge I mean Franco wasn't very popular in town. From what information I gathered he hurt many people including Michael Corinthos, so it may very well be revenge.

Narrator: Dante and Nathan came in with Franco's murder case and handed the file over to Anna and Robert.

Dante: Well I guess you two are the ones leading this case.

Anna: In deed we are Dante, is this everything on Franco's case.

Nathan: That's everything they gave us and including the cause of death.

Dante: He was stabbed to death 10 times in the stomach according to the coroner and catch this someone literally took the time to play dress up and dressed him up well with a suit and tie. Than sewed his mouth shut.

Anna: Than we're dealing with a serial murderer.

Nathan: If someone took this much time to do this doesn't this mean someone knew the victim. From what I heard everyone in town hated Franco. He did some pretty awful things to the people here. They may very well have wanted justice on him.

Anna: Robert and I thought the same thing ourselves. It could be someone who knows him or maybe someone from his past.

Robert: Well that is why the town is paying us to figure out these cases. We have a long day ahead of us let's get to work.

Maxie And Lulu's Story

Maxie: Can you believe this Franco was murdered yesterday night and outside of Kelley's diner of all places. That's horrible I don't think I'll ever be able to eat there anymore.

Lulu: That is horrible turn it off Maxie.

Narrator: Maxie turned the tv off as Lulu asked her, but that wasn't the reason she came over to Lulu's apartment. She came over to check up on Lulu after the nightmare they both went through with getting kidnapped by Levi and being his prisoners along with Dante, Nathan, and Obrecht at the Crichton-Clark Clinic.

Maxie: How are you doing? Are you doing okay? Or are you still having nightmares about Stavros.

Lulu: Ugh Oh god every day.

Narrator: Lulu set over by Maxie as she took a sip of her tea and set it by the table.

Lulu: I can't imagine how that psycho even tried to have a baby with me. He violated me and my body fertilizing his sperm with my egg. Just the thought of it makes me sick. My parents and Dante worried sick out of their minds looking for me and this whole time Stavros was keeping me stored away planning on having a baby that belongs to us both. I can't I just can't think about it.

Maxie: Now Lulu this is just me asking and I don't want you to get upset with me over it.

Lulu: What is it?

Maxie: What if Stavros wasn't in the picture and you had the chance to have this baby would you?

Narrator: Lulu looked at Maxie with this confusion on her face as though she didn't know how to respond her question. And how could she Lulu never thought of that even happening. And that embryo was destroyed along with the clinic. There was no possible way of saving it even now.

Maxie: I wouldn't why would I no how could I ever even have a child from that sick man, or even think of having that man's child.

Narrator: Lulu stood up and walked over to Abel's crib closely looking into it. Maxie watched her with saddened eyes. She could tell that this topic was upsetting her very much and Maxie didn't want to hurt her more than she already has.

Maxie: Even if Stavros wasn't in the picture because he isn't he's dead. He can't hurt you or your family ever. That egg that embryo is a part of you yes it's a part of him too, but the good part of it it's half you and will only be your child and yours only. Stavros won't be there to corrupt the child, or it won't be anything like him. It will only know and recognize you as it's only parent.

Narrator: Lulu turned back at Maxie with eyes of uncertainty and sadness.

Lulu: I know what you mean by it Maxie and it hurts me even more because that was my last remaining egg. It was the last and only chance of Dante and me having another child once Abel was old enough to talk. Even if it was possible it's to late that embryo is long gone along with Crichton-Clark Clinic.

Carly's Story

Narrator:Carly and Jax watched the news and were completely shocked after hearing the death of Franco. Not that they felt bad for him because of all the damaged that man did to their family and everyone else's in Port Charles especially to Michael and Jason. They were more shocked to find out he was murdered at Kelly's parking lot.

Jax: Well that's just horrible to die the way he died. That's one death I rather not face alone. Dying alone it's possibly the worst deaths out there.

Carly: Well I don't feel sad for him he had it coming. Even after what he did to Michael and Jason he deserved what he got. Finally justice was served whoever killed him did what the PCPD couldn't do.

Narrator: Jax looked back at Carly when she said that. Carly always hated Franco for doing what he did to Michael and Jason. He orchestrated Michael's rape in prison and tried to keep Jason's child away from him all to destroy Jason. Carly quickly turned the tv off when she saw Michael and Morgan coming into the house. Carly walked over to Michael and Morgan and hugged them tightly.

Carly: Hey guys what are you doing here?

Michael: Well you said you wanted to tell us something important today remember. So Morgan and I decided to come over seeing we were free for today.

Narrator: Carly dosed off for a bit when Michael told her that.

Carly: Oh right yes I did have something I wanted to tell you both. I almost forgot for a second.

Morgan: Why did you turn the tv off when we came in?

Narrator: She turned to Jax with a quick look.

Carly: Well because I heard you guys come in that's why. Nothing's more important than you both.

Michael: Mom I know you want to protect us especially me, but I already know what's going on and what your trying to hide from me.

Narrator: Carly froze for a minute when Michael told her what he knew. She tried to hide Franco's murder from him, but it was like hiding the impossible from him.

Michael: Is it because of Franco's murder yeah I know all about it. When I turned the tv on this morning it was all over the news.

Carly: Are you okay?

Michael: Am okay mom is not like he didn't deserve what he had coming to him. Justice was served someone did what the PCPD couldn't do. Now I feel more calm and at peace with myself knowing that Franco won't hurt anyone else that I love ever again.

Narrator: Carly, Jax, and Morgan looked at Michael with concern with what he said. The way he spoke made it sound as though he wanted Franco to pay with his life.