Rating M/NC 17


Chapter Seven

"So are you going to do it?" Ric asked as Elizabeth entered the living room. He could see that she was getting ready for work and running last as usual.

Elizabeth stopped what she was doing and shot her husband a confused look. She honestly had no idea what he was talking about but was sure he had some agenda. "Do what?"

"Quit Kelly's today." Ric said seriously before turning back to his files.

"You just don't give up do you?" Elizabeth asked sitting beside him on the couch.

Ric could practically hear the disbelief in her voice. It would seem his wife thought he had forgotten about this. "Not when it's something important to me."

"And I love that about you." Elizabeth told him laying her head on his should as he pulled her closer.

"But?" Ric asked after a minute of silence. As much as he wanted Elizabeth to quit, he was determined to find out why she wouldn't.

"Kelly's was one of the first places I belonged and I don't want to lose that."

"You won't, Elizabeth. It's not as if we never go there. Besides you have to quit."

"Oh I do? Why is that?" Elizabeth asked raising an eyebrow her eyes were filled with a mixture of curiosity and annoyance.

"Because of my surprise." Ric whispered before running his lips along her jaw.

"You got me a surprise?" Elizabeth asked her blue eyes lighting up with anticipation. She loved Ric's surprises. He never failed to give her something both completely unexpected and absolutely wonderful. Elizabeth knew this time would be no different.

"I did but only if you quit."

"That's blackmail."

"I know." Ric said smirking at Elizabeth. He could see she was not amused at his latest tactic. He was however almost certain she would give in this time.

"Fine I'll quit. Are you happy now?" Elizabeth said pouting at Ric's strategy.

"Very. I'll see you tonight." Ric said standing up and pulling her towards the door.

"With my surprise?" Elizabeth asked Ric. It was going to drive her crazy to have to wait all day but she knew it would be well worth it.

"Of course. Have a good day Sweetheart. I love you." Ric said giving her a gentle kiss. As much as pulling her back to bed seemed like a good idea he needed her to leave. There were some things to do for his surprise. Not to mention the fact Elizabeth still had to quit.

"I love you too."

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Ric rushed around the house packing two bags. In all the chaos of the last few weeks, he had forgotten his promise to Elizabeth about a honeymoon. He knew France and Italy would be too crowded now. Besides, he had something much more private in mind.

A sharp knock got Ric's attention. He had no idea who it could possibility be and was not sure he wanted to find out. When he opened, the door Ric got the shock of his life standing there was Luis Alcazar. Except Luis Alcazar was dead. "Who are you?"

"I'm Lorenzo Alcazar. My brother Luis told me all about you. He was always very impressed with you work until you tried to cheat him."

Ric fought the urge to defend himself. Telling this man Luis was a deranged psychopath wouldn't be a good idea. "Luis never mentioned a brother."

"Why should he? You were basically a glorified accountant." Alcazar said with shrug.

"I hated your brother. So why are you here?" Ric questioned the other man. It was hard not to stare or be nervous but somehow Ric was pulling both off.

"I have business pending with your brother."

"Good luck." Ric scoffed at the other man. It did explain Sonny's visit however.

"I assume Mr. Corinthos contacted you when the name Alcazar surfaced." Lorenzo questioned. He needed to get a feel for the situation in Port Charles.

"I told Sonny as far as knew Luis Alcazar worked alone that he didn't have any partners or relatives. Obviously I was wrong."

"Well it's unlikely Mr. Corinthos and I will ever be able to work together so I'll have to be eliminating him. Once that happens, I'll be in a position to offer you everything he has. His business, his territory, everything."

"What are you talking about?" Ric asked unsure he was hearing Alcazar correctly.

"You're an intelligent, educated man just think what you could do with Sonny's power. How rewarding it will be to take over everything that once belonged to him."

"Well that's a generous offer but I'm afraid I'm going to have to decline. You see I have more to live for than just wanting what Sonny has." Ric said thinking immediately of Elizabeth and the life he wanted with her. As much as he wanted Sonny ruined, losing Elizabeth wasn't an option.

"You may not get a second chance." Alcazar warned. He almost couldn't believe that Ric was turning him down. In his opinion, this was a chance of a lifetime. Ric however didn't even hesitate in turning him down.

"As I said I respectfully decline."

"Suit yourself." Alcazar said brushing by Ric and walking out the door.

Ric let out a sigh if relief as he shut the door. It seemed as if things in Port Charles were about to erupt. It made going away look like an even better idea.

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"So where are we going?" Elizabeth asked settling in to the comfortable sofa of the private plane. She had never ridden on one before and was excited. When Ric had driven them to the airport, she had been confused. Elizabeth had no idea where he could be taking her and so far, Ric was uncharacteristically silent. All he would was he had taken care of everything and not to worry.

"It's a surprise."

"Can't you give me a hint or something?" Elizabeth begged turning her body to face her husband.

Ric paused for a moment pretending to think about Elizabeth's request. "No that's the whole point of a surprise. Don't worry we'll be there soon."

"How soon?"

Ric smiled and shook his head. Elizabeth was nothing if not persistent. As tempted as he was to give in just to get some peace on the flight but Ric wanted to surprise her even more. "Give it up Elizabeth. I'm not going to tell you."

"No matter what I do?" Elizabeth questioned her blue eyes glittering mischievously.

"That's right."

"Even if I do this?" Elizabeth asked placing kisses on Ric's neck. He moaned and held her even tighter. He knew what she was up to and was willing to play along. "Or this?" she asked unbuttoning his shirt as she kissed his chest.

Ric moaned as she teased him. He had never seen her like this before and damn if he didn't like it. "Are you trying to use your feminine charms on me, Mrs. Lansing?"

"Is it working?"

"What do you think?" Ric questioned taking her hand and placing it over his growing arousal.

"I could take care of that for you if you'd just tell me where we're going." Elizabeth told him running her hand over is hardening shaft.

"You sure you want to play this game, Elizabeth? Because I can guarantee I'll win." Ric promised tugging Elizabeth even closer to him.

"Oh you think so?"

"I know so." Ric said pulling her face back up to his. Their lips crashed together as Ric buried his hands in her hair.