Note: This is my version of what might had happened if Laura had been found guilty in the Damien Smith murder trial and if Luke hadn't gotten the evidence against Justis in time.

Chapter 1

Laura sat nervously in the court room. She wondered where Luke was. The jury was ready to read their verdict.

"Has the jury reached a decision?" the judge asked.

"We have your honor," the foreman said.

"Will the Defendent please rise."

Laura and Justis stood up. Laura closed her eyes.

"In the case of the people versus Laura Spencer in the murder of Damien Smith, we the jury find the Defendent guilty."

The word 'guilty' rang in Laura's ears. She looked with fear at Justis. He looked as if he were about to say something, but didn't.

Luke walked up behind her and put his hand on her shoulder. He had come in just as the jury read their verdict.

Laura turned and hugged him tightly. The bailiff came and separated them. He put handcuffs on Laura and led her away. Tears ran down Laura's face as she glanced over her shoulder for a last look at Luke.

"Justis, what is going to happen to her now?"

"She will stay in jail until they sentence her, then they will transfer her to the Women's Prison."

"Not if I can help it," Luke thought to himself.

He ran out of the court room, got into his car and raced home.

Lucky was sitting on the sofa with Lulu when Luke walked in. He stood up and looked at Luke. He could tell from his father's face what had happened.

"They found her guilty, didn't they?" he asked.

Luke nodded. "Lucky I want you to go upstairs and do what we talked about last night."

Lucky nodded and started up the stairs.

"Take your sister with you," Luke said.

Lucky took Lulu and headed upstairs.

Luke picked up the phone and dialed.

"Hello?" Sonny's voice said at the other end.

"Sonny, it's Luke."

"Hey! How did it go in court?"

"Not well. They found her guilty."

"Oh no. Is there anything I can do?"

"Yes, get over here as soon as possible."

"You got it Pal," Sonny said hanging up.

Fifteen minutes later, Sonny was at the door.

"Where are the kids?" Sonny asked.

"Upstairs. I sent Lucky to pack."

"Pack. Hey, you taking the kids on a trip to get their mind off Laura?"

"No, not a trip. We're leaving Port Charles for good. We're leaving tonight."

"Well, I'm going to miss you Luke. I'm honored that wanted to say goodbye to me in person," Sonny said.

He noticed the look on Luke's face. "That's not why you asked me here is it?"

"No," said Luke. "I need your help."

"Name it and consider it done."

"I want you to help me break Laura out of jail tonight."