Chapter 1

Bobbie and Laura hurried along the sidewalks of downtown Port Charles. Their arms were loaded with packages. Snow was gently falling.

"Bobbie can we put these in the car before we go to any more stores?" Laura asked.

Bobbie stopped, turned to Laura and nodded. They went to Bobbie's car and dropped the packages into the trunk. Laura closed the trunk and leaned against it to rest.

"How many more stores do we need to go to?" she asked Bobbie.

"Three, plus the bank. Oh Laura, I'm so excited. I can't believe that Scott and I are getting married in three days."

"I know. It seems like it was just yesterday that he proposed."

"It does, doesn't it," Bobbie said with a giggle. "Oh, I've got so much to do and I'm running out of time," she said looking at her watch.

"Ok. Where to first?" Laura asked.

"The bank. I need to get more money before we can shop anymore."

Laura nodded and followed Bobbie to the bank.

Ten minutes later, Laura waited while Bobbie withdrew the money she needed. Three men entered the bank and walked past Laura. They got in line behind Bobbie.

Laura wasn't sure why, but she had a strange feeling about these men. She glanced at Bobbie and saw that the teller was counting out the money to her.

The teller on the end finished with her customer and the men walked up to the counter. Suddenly they all three pulled guns out from under their coats.