Interlude
*All Monica's dialogue are unsent texts*
-After reading MSquared79's review about Dante, I realized that Olivia would be a better character to defend Sonny. Thanks.-
Tracy Quartermaine was not happy. This in itself wasn't unusual. In fact, most people would say this was her default mode. But the cause wasn't usually in defense of her sister-in-law. No doubt Hell frozen over.
"You're the chief of staff! What kind of hospital are you running, that makes the chief of staff waits?"
Monica shot her sister-in-law a look that would be most people cowered in fear. Tracy ignored it and continued on,
"Although I have to admit it's nice to have you speechless for once. None of the 'it's my house, Alan gave it to me' nonsense."
Monica whipped out her phone and started texting. When she was done, Tracy read the text and laughed
"You wish, although I never heard of that combination when swearing before."
"Ah, Dr. Quartermaine," Dr. Jones said.
"Lucas, good to see you. Bobbie told me you work here," Monica texted.
"Yes, it was time for another Dr. Jones at GH. Now what happened here?"
"Sonny choked me. I knew he was unpredictable when he got angry but I didn't think he would go that far…"
"Do you want to report this to the police?" Lucas asked.
"Of course she does! Sonny's a maniac and should be locked up!" Tracy said
Monica smirked. Tracy was horrible but also territorial. She could hurt her family anyway she wanted but no one also could.
"I will go to the police after the exam. But I have to admit it's weird to think of you as Dr. Jones."
"I know. I keep looking over my shoulder for dad. Well, can you open your mouth and we'll get this over with?"
Soon afterward, Tracy and Monica went to the police station. Walking in, Tracy was relieved to see Dante working. Dante nodded at Tracy.
"I'm here, Tracy. What happened?" Anna asked.
"Monica was attacked by Sonny. I want him arrested!" Tracy said.
"I would like to hear from Monica herself. Monica?"
"I don't know if you read today's papers but Michael changed his last name rightfully to Quartermaine. He came over during breakfast and told us the news. Tracy and Michael went to ELQ and I worked on some paperwork. Then Alice showed Sonny into the den and I might've taunt him some about Michael and then he started to choke me…"
"And then I returned home because I forgot papers for ELQ. I walked in and yelled for Alice who called the police and here we are," Tracy finished the story
"So you taunted a bipolar man about his son? How cruel are you?" Olivia called out from her son's desk.
"That's enough, Ms. Falconeri. Detective, if you can't control your mother, she will put in a cell for Monica, I'll finish taking your statement and Tracy's in my office. I will discuss the inappropriateness of your mother's comment later, Detective," Anna said, firmly.
Dante escorted his mother outside. Olivia scowled as the three women went into Anna's office. A hard look across her face and she took off, to warn Sonny.
"Sonny, I wanted to warn you. Anna wants to bring you in for questioning concerning Monica Quartermaine's attack. Now I know you're have rough time right now but don't worry, just call Diane."
"Just sign the complaint and we're all set. I'll bring Sonny in and see if we can charge him with assault," Anna said, finishing the paperwork.
"I assume Ms. Falconeri will be dealt with," Monica said.
"Yes, of course. I'm sorry you had to deal with this. I'll be in touch," Anna said.
"Thank you." Monica signed the complaint.
"Tracy, this is Michael. You missed the meeting with Jabot. I handled it but I know you wouldn't miss it unless something was wrong. Call me back." Michael was concerned. It took a lot to get Tracy out of the office. His great aunt obsessed about ELQ twenty-two hours of the day, leaving two hours for personal scheming. His phone rang on his desk. Of course. Michael knew Tracy couldn't help micromanaging him.
"Tracy! Where are you?"
"Michael, there was an incident at the house. Monica…Your grandmother was assaulted but luckily I came home and interrupted it. We're at the house now and she's resting but I feel that I should stay here for now."
"Wait…what happened?"
As Tracy gave him more and more details, Michael got a bigger and bigger pit in his stomach. When Tracy finished, Michael felt like a little boy when he asked,
"Is this my fault? I made Sonny go over the edge and…" Tracy interrupted him.
"We'll assign blame later. Right now, I need you to cover for me at ELQ. I'll call you if something changes."
"Ok. About the Jabot meeting…" Michael said before hearing call waiting, "I have another call."
"Go. I'll keep you updated," Tracy said before she hung up the phone.
"Hello? No, I'm not his son. What for…ah, assault. Well, he needs to call someone else. I have nothing to do with him." Michael disconnected the call and started to dial a number. He got the feeling this was going to be a long week.