Thank you for all the comments. I am glad you are all still interested. I have written the next couple of chapters and this story is taking me to places unknown. As for Dante, give him time...
Chapter 3:
Somebody Told Me… All It Takes is a Moment
Our lives are dictated by a few life changing moments. Some of them good, some of them bad. It seems Alexis and Sonny's lives had more of the bad than good, until they met. When they were together, they were different people, happier people, truer to who they really were. That's how I always knew them, but not everyone was that lucky.
GH Nurses' Station
"There was a woman who called us claiming she saw young boy beating a young woman. When the cops arrived, the woman was no where to be found. But we did find Kristina." Mac listened to Detective Lukcy Spencer on his cell.
He continued, "We spoke to Kristina's friends. They say Kristina left with Keifer for an evening out."
"So, let's question Keifer.
"That's the problem, Mac, we can't find Keifer. It doesn't look good for him. He may have done this to Kristina."
"Well, you better find him. I need to tell Alexis and Sonny something. I don't want them to take this in their own hands. Is there a chance it may be mob related?"
"Don't know yet."
"Well, keep me posted."
By now the news had reached Sam. She rushed to the hospital to see her mother and sister. She rode the elevator with Dante who was coming in to check on Kristina. Dante filled Sam in on what he knew.
They reached Kristina's room and what they say was unbelievable. They saw a family - a mother, father and their daughter. Alexis and Sonny's clasped hands over Kristina's.
Dante had never seen his father so vulnerable. It seemed like he was holding on to Alexis for dear life. There were tears in their eyes. He had never seen this side of his father, no of Sonny, before. It almost made him forget all the anger. Sam had never seen her mother so distraught or so close to Sonny before. They must have been close at one point and it seemed even today they had this connection. This unexplainable connection and Kristina was proof of that.
There was so much they didn't know of their parents. Sam and Dante entered their respective parent's lives late in life. They didn't have a hand in raising them. For the most part, they didn't even know they existed until a few years ago. But Kristina had both her parents in her life and now she lay there.
Alexis and Sonny heard Sam and Dante come in. Sam rushed in and hugged Alexis and Dante just watched his little sister.
Sam sat with Kristina. Dante went for a walk, while Alexis and Sonny made a few calls. Alexis called and checked on Molly, deciding to leave news of Kristina for tomorrow.
"Hi Molly. How's the sleepover ?"Alexis asked trying to sound cheerful.
"We are having so much fun. Sophie has rented all these movies from the golden age of Hollywood. We are watching Casablanca. It's so romantic."
"That's great sweetie. I'm glad you're having fun. Have you had dinner?"
"Yeah ! Pizza and ice cream."
"Good. Make sure to brush your teeth before you go to bed."
"Will do…goodnight mom"
"Goodnight, honey. Love you."
"Love you too."
Alexis shut the phone off and leaned into the wall for support, grateful that at least her youngest was safe and happy.
Meanwhile, Sonny made a few phone calls to his associates about any information about Kristina.
Port Charles Police Department
"We found an eye witness who positively identified Keifer Bauer as Kristina's attacker," Lucky announced.
"Was it the same woman who called 911?" Mac asked.
"No. It seems Keifer had a violent streak in him. There were some incidents in school as well."
"Any news on his whereabouts?"
"It seems like he is disappeared out of Port Charles. We can't find him or his parents."
"Keep looking!" Mac demanded. Mac wondered how any man could beat a woman, a girl. He thought of his own girls, Maxie, Robin and the one he lost, Georgie. She was also killed by a crazed madman. He had justice, but it still didn't bring Georgie back. He knew what Alexis and Sonny were going through and no parent should ever have to go through that. He made his way to GH to give Alexis and Sonny an update.
General Hospital
"Have you heard anything, Mac?" Alexis asked
"Yeah. I'll wait for Sonny. How's Kristina doing?"
"No change, the next couple of hours are critical."
"Good, Sonny you're here. I want to say I am sorry for what happened to Kristina. We at the PCPD are doing everything we can…"
Alexis cut him off. "What do you know, Mac? Just spit it out"
Without preamble, Mac said "Kristina's attacker was Keifer Bauer, her boyfriend."
"What? Keifer!" Alexis asked clearly shocked.
"I am going to kill that son of a b-," Sonny yelled. The anger had swelled up and he didn't care if the DA or the police commissioner heard his threat.
Alexis having somewhat recovered, with a pointed look at Sonny, seethingly responded to Mac, "I hope you have arrested Keifer and make no mistake, I will be pushing for the severest punishment, even the death penalty, if I have to."
Sonny in his element. Alexis in lawyer mode. Mac steeled himself before responding, "There's a problem. We can't find him or his family and before you say anything, we are looking for him. We are doing our best."
Patrick walked towards them with Kristina's file passing Mac who was on his way out.
"Any news on Kristina?" Alexis and Sonny asked in unison.
"Yes, actually. I am afraid she has slipped into a coma."
