Author's Note: With no leads on Garrett, Dante continued doing under cover work with the WSB on other cases. Like on the show, he lost contact going after Raj. Sonny did go after Dante and is currently looking for him. Dawn of Day is going on. Although, Sam While Carly never went to Ferncliff in this universe, Ryan still escaped, taking over Kevin's life and killing people. This is picking up a few weeks after "Strong As It's Ever Been" around the time Kevin and Ava went to Niagara Falls with Carly in the trunk. Carly is still pregnant.
If you have never read one of my stories before, you should know this is the ninth story featuring my O.C., Kellie Corinthos. I'd recommend reading from the beginning if you want her full back story. My profile lists which stories and they order they should be read in.
One month after "Strong As It's Ever Been."
The Tunnels On Spoon Island
Garrett lay roughed up in the tunnels. Despite Valentine's best efforts, Garret had refused to give up any information.
Garrett was disturbed by the sound of movement in the tunnels. One of Valentine's servants came down stairs.
Garrett was shocked when he heard the sound of keys unlocking his cell.
"Hurry up," the servant said, motioning to Garrett to leave.
"Why should I trust you?" Garrett asked.
"I bring greetings from an old friend," the servant said, "Every day is a new dawn."
Garrett smiled and slowly got up, wincing.
They made their way though the tunnels.
"What do we have here?" Valentine's voice cut through the air as they exited the tunnels, "You are most definitely fired."
"I told you I'd get out," Garrett said.
Valentine motioned for his men to come, but no one came.
Garrett laughed as Valentine looked around confused.
Valentine never saw what hit him upside the head and he crumpled to the ground.
Shiloh stepped out of the shadows tossing a pipe away, "It's good to see you."
"It took you long enough," Garrett said.
"Valentine was not high on my list of possible suspects for kidnapping you," Shiloh said as they made their way towards the beach and a boat.
"I'm surprised you went for a violent means of subduing Mr. Cassadine," Garrett said, "with all your peace and love."
"That peace and love helps keep your enterprise going," Shiloh said.
"It works both ways," Garrett said, "Have you made any progress since I've been indisposed."
"i'd say Dawn of Day is firmly established in Port Charles," Garrett said, "Kristina Corinthos Davis is becoming a valuable asset and the D.A. has been attending classes."
"Isn't that something," Garrett said.
"Let's get moving," Shiloh said, "I think it's time we moved your part of things into operation here."
"First things first," Garrett said, "I have some scores to settle."
"And your operations will settle them quite nicely," Shiloh said.
"We're changing the plan," Garrett said, "The Cassadine brat will go to the highest bidder. As for Alyssa I have other plans for her."
Back on the mainland, the next day.
Jason dropped Jake off at school, after taking him to breakfast, and then headed home.
He hoped he'd catch Kellie off guard. She had seemed to no longer be exhausted or so she said. But then she'd been sick for a week earlier in the month. Knowing how much Kellie disliked hospitals, he wouldn't put it past Kellie to try to hide any symptoms, hoping it would go away. With his recent surgery to restore his eyesight when he went blind, it would have been easy for her to slip that past him. But Jamie and Jared had also expressed concern that their mom didn't seem quite right.
Jason quietly unlocked the door and opened it. He silently made his way upstairs and found the master bathroom door shut. He opened the door to find Kellie throwing up into the toilet.
At first Kellie didn't even realize Jason was in the room until he knelt next to her, moving her hair back from her face.
"Jason," Kellie said, "I thought you had to meet with Max after you dropped Jake off."
"There was no meeting," Jason said, "I only told you."
"You knew I was trying to pretend I'm not sick," Kellie said.
"Even Jamie and Jared know something's wrong," Jason said, "They're worried too. How long has this been going on?"
"A couple of months," Kellie said, reluctantly,
"So the exhaustion started around Christmas or New Year's," Jason said, "and the throwing up?"
"A couple of weeks now," Kellie said, "but I was nauseated before that, but I wasn't throwing up."
"It's getting worse," Jason said, "Is it just the nausea and fatigue? Is there anything else?"
Kellie didn't answer and bit her lip.
"What else?" Jason asked.
"I don't know if it's an actual symptom or my body reacting to stress again," Kellie said, "I haven't had my period since before Christmas. My period hasn't been consistent the last few years while I taking care of Tyler. But I've never missed one for this long, except when I was pregnant."
"Weren't you always really sick when you were pregnant?" Jason asked.
"Like now," Kellie said, "Yes, with all my pregnancies. I know how my symptoms sound, but I can't get pregnant. If my tubes weren't tied right, I would have found out with Tyler years ago."
"Trying to pretend you're not sick isn't the answer," Jason said as Kellie went to throw up again.
When Kellie was finished, Jason helped her to her feet.
"I"m scared, Jason," Kellie said, holding Jason's arms to stay steady, "Of putting my kids through something like what happened with Tyler again. Or that I might not be there for them either."
"That's why you need to see a doctor," Jason said, wrapping his arms around Kellie as she leaned her head against his chest, "And figure out if it's you just need medication or surgery to fix it or fight with everything you have if it's not so simple."
Jason and Kellie were just about to leave the house when Johnny opened the door and let Valentine Cassadine in.
"I know you're in a hurry," Johnny said, but you might want to hear what Mr. Cassadine has to say."
"What do you want, Valentine?" Kellie asked.
"I wanted to extend you the courtesy of letting you know, some of my men have spotted Garrett in the area," Valentine said, "Since he took Charlotte, I made it a point to try to keep tabs on his whereabouts or try to find him."
"Did you let the PCPD know?" Kellie asked, "Where was he seen?"
"I hadn't informed the PCPD…yet," Valentine said, "Out in the harbor somewhere."
"That's a lot of ground," Jason said, "What part of the harbor?"
"Why wouldn't you or your men have informed the cops first?" Kellie asked.
"That's all the information I have," Valentine said, "I thought you should know so you can take whatever precautions you need."
Valentine turned to leave giving Kellie and Jason a glimpse of the bump on this head where Shiloh had hit the night before.
The next thing Valentine knew, Kellie had him shoved up against the door.
"You didn't call the cops because you were the one that took him from the airport," Kellie said, "And he escaped."
Valentine squirmed, but didn't answer.
"Now because you couldn't let the cops and NCIS do their job," Kellie said, "That nut job is still out there free to terrorize my family."
"Your family wasn't the only victim in this," Valentine said.
"The next time you think about taking matters into your own hands," Kellie said, "Don't."
"I suggest you let me go," Valentine said, "Before I have to consider pressing assault charges."
"Except then you'd have to explain the fact that you helped a fugitive escape," Kellie said, "Because that is exactly what you did. I'd be more than happy to tell the cops that detail."
"Are you going to rein your wife in?" Valentine asked Jason.
"No," Jason said.
"If you ever interfere where Garrett or anyone coming after my family is concerned again," Kellie said, "I will make it my personal mission to find where you hide all your bodies and make sure everyone knows about them. You won't ever see it coming and you won't even be sure it was me."
Kellie eased up on Valentine.
"I'll save you the trouble," Valentine said, "There are no bodies to find."
"With men like you," Kellie said, stepping back, off balance, "There's always a few lurking around."
Before Valentine could responded, Kellie fainted. Jason caught her before she hit the ground and laid her on the floor.
"Johnny, show Mr. Cassadine out," Jason said, tending to Kellie.
"For what it's worth," Valentine said, "I do sincerely hope, she's okay."
Johnny yanked Valentine out the door before anything else could be said.