Chapter 8

General Hospital

Epiphany sat dutifully by the young woman's bedside ever since she dropped that bomb. That Stanford was not only alive he had a son for her to go into a coma. She knew the prognosis looked grim but she was breathing.

That was reason to fight for her she watched as her grandson read to his mother. She smiled grandson she had a grandson Epiphany smiled as the boy looked up at her.

She was supposed to be going to the reopening of Duke's Jazz club with Dr. Grant. She had to decline but she did it gladly she wanted to be the one to protect her son's family. And Sonny and Jason posted their best guards at the young woman's door.

They felt they owed Stan that much he was only in this mess because of them, Epiphany looked up when Dr. Grant came in any change she asked. And I'm afraid if there is no change she will like not to recover I'm sorry Epiphany I know you want answers about your son.

Don't be sorry Harrison this wasn't you're doing Epiphany says but I must have faith for them and my son she says. Are they looking for who is after them, the guy he use to work for is the cops all assume my boy Is dead?

I don't want when he get here she is gone I must fight for them I hope you understand. Dr. Harrison Grant was well over 6'0 ft. with almond tone skin and light hazel eyes I understand. I will drop everything if my daughter needed me he said kissing her hand. So, I will stand with you in fighting for them ok he said hugging her as they watch Shai sleeping next to his mother.

Making any leeway with him looking at the little boy, she smiled a little I'm trying to coax him out, the other nurse adore him.

Robin and Patrick house

Emma sat texting on her phone she couldn't believe that she had a babysitter, Ugghhh Emma sighs this is stupid hey Emma do want to go to the movies or something Mercedes asked. And say we invite your friends what do you say Really! Cool Emma says texting as fast as she could. Yeah trust me I know the feeling ok being a teenager and your being treated like a little kid come on Mercedes says with a smile.

Emma ran to her room to change she came storming out when the bell rang is that them, Heyy Brenda said with a big smile. Umm hi and bye we are getting ready to leave but my parents are here right now you can wait if you want. She handed Mercedes some money you can go I got it from here Brenda says, umm I'm sorry I can't take this nor can I leave Emma with anyone that Robin or Patrick hasn't.

Well I'm sure Robin and Patrick won't mind she said you can call and ask but I wouldn't want to ruin the surprise. As Emma watched her pleadingly well like we said Emma and I were just stepping out if you want to come then fine. Look I don't know what your problem is but Robin and I are best friends Brenda Barrett I can stay with Emma we can have girl's night she said winking at Emma. No offense Ms. Barrett but ever since the situation with Ms. Niles Patrick and Robin don't like to leave Emma with surprises guest so if it's all to you I will stay. Brenda little annoyed that this woman insisting on messing up her time with Emma.

We were going to meet her friends and go to play mini golf well I'm sure they will enjoy some pampering even better then mini golf. We can play dress up like we did when you were younger she said to Emma, Emma grumbled I'm not 8 anymore. As the doorbell as the two Morgan twins showed up with joss in tow behind them they all looked like' OH HELL NO' umm Sorry em's Lila said shaking her head.

Wait wait now don't be so hasty we can still make this interesting Joss said with a mischievous grin. Do you still have those brownies she whispered to Lila off course I do and just like that the Light bulb went off in her head. Alysa wanted no part of it the thought of spending anytime with Brenda gave her the shudders much like her father she could only take her in small doses.

"See it will be fun" Brenda said locking arms with Emma who mumbled so is mini golf, Joss and Lila high fived each other. Alysa so the wheels turning in their heads she though maybe this just might be a just turn out for all of them as she watched he sister and Joss give the bird brain run for her money.

Mercedes looked and knew this was about to get interesting the Morgan alone were a handful but Josslyn was the wild card. And Joss and Lila both it was heading for trouble and it gave her an eerie feeling like they were up to something. Hey girls what do you guys want to eat pizza or Chinese Joss says how about both Mercedes says ok I going to get the menus. Joss says would you like one of my brownies I made them myself joss said with a smile and a little help from uncle Sonny.

And there it was and just like a moth to flames she took the bait, how is Sonny Brenda asked still very married Alysa says as Lila elbowed her. So, you guys are close Joss shrugged I guess she said as Brenda took the brownie, I know people say your like your mom but I don't see it I see your dad. Joss smiled through gritted teeth she is going down Joss thought to herself, I don't know maybe impartial but I love aunt Carly Lila says.

Brenda said sarcastically off course you do she said with a not so sweet smile when Mercedes came back with the menus smiling at Brenda. She knew Brenda misstopped and promise herself if it gotten out of head she would step in knowing girls it was a chance.

Quartermaine Mansion

Mom I'm fine really, he said he been awake now a week or so everyone making a big fuss over him was starting to get annoying he thought. A.J you just came home from the hospital I just want to make sure you settled is all Monica said I thought I lost you again.

Well I'm still here mom and I don't plan on going anywhere weren't you supposed to go to the opening of Dukes he asked. Yes, but I didn't if you go and get ready you can still catch the rest of the show she said with a smile, no A.J its fine Monica says.

Mom you sat by my bedside enough ok just like I told dad I fine I'm a grown man who can take care of himself yeah, I know A.J she says. But you're not my only reason for being her Grace, Sebastian, Paige and Spencer are all here. The twins were here as well but they went to Emma's Drakes house because their parents went to the opening.

Oh, ok says A.J then I'm going to see my granddaughter he said getting up A.J be carefully she said, mother I fine really stop he said losing his temper. Mom I'm sorry I can do it myself alright I don't need everyone trying to help me around I can do it so please just stop hovering. Ok I'm sorry for hovering but I want to be sorry for caring because you're my son and I love you she says kissing him on the cheek.

He sighed as he walked with his cane down the hall he knew he had to do better this time for his self and his kids. First thing is he had to get his own place the babied him because he acted like one always having someone to do it for him. Shit he thought Jason had the right idea he had to get out and the time was now that's why no matter what Jason did the family respected him for it.

He had to admit he had to admire his kid brother too he had the balls to step away and do it on his own and that is what he was going to do. He took out his phone hey Lucy it's A.J Quartermaine I am in the market for a house give me a call back in the morning I need to get considering this soon as possible.

He looked in all the kids were in the media room he smiled as he saw his granddaughter bawled up next to her cousin. Hey guys A.J said coming in her uncle A.J Paige says, hi Sebastian says with a wave where is Spencer he asked they all shrugged. When was the last time you seen him he knew his nephew could be a precocious at best and he had a knack for getting himself in situations?

I'm serious guys where is Spencer he was here a little while ago Sebastian said, so he is still in the house somewhere. Yeah, he should be around they said in unison ok picking up Grace come on sweetheart time to go to bed. Should you be doing that Paige says eyeing him cautiously didn't you just come home.

Monica watched from the corner wanting to step in you should let him do it himself Monica Alan said putting his hand on her shoulder. Alan, he can reinjury himself and it would set his recovery back. Dear let's have a little faith in the boy he seems more then determined to do it on his own let him Alan said leading her away.

Yes, I did but can you carry her A.J asked I got her we don't want you to get hurt all over again Sebastian said I got this guy's ok he said taking his time. Just open the door for me and turn down the blanket ok he said putting her in the bed as the pain shot through his body. Are you ok uncle A.J Paige ask yeah, I'm ok he said resting I didn't think she was that heavy he said with a smirk.

Guys I'm ok I promise now let's go find your brother he said to Paige as he turned off the light for Grace's room. As they went to go look for Spencer

Sebastian: spence code red I

Spencer: no worries little cuz

Sebastian: no, I'm serious man Uncle A.J is here wobbling around looking for you

Spencer: distracted him Cassadine style your good at that

Sebastian: ilithio orkizomai (stupid I swear)

Spencer: chalaroste xadelfos (relax cousin)

Sebastian:

Spencer: come on cuz be there in a few stalls please

"Sebastian "who you talking to A.J says, my friend from school he is telling me about a game.

Duke's club

When the shooting started the chaos ensued with everyone ducking for cover not knowing where the shooting was coming from. Duke looked around trying to see where the fire was coming from it wasn't in his direction it was toward the front. That was when the shooting ceased and he went to make a move when Anna grabbed his hand be careful it could be Julian.

As he got up his security secured all the exits he was making his way to the stage when he heard a heart wrenching scream. Somebody help us mothers been shot Alexei he screamed running to the front stopping as Robin, Patrick and Emily sprang into action.

Alexei where is she shot iiiiiii don't know the young man stammered out it's just so much blood he said bellowed out in Greek mommy open your eyes please rocking back and forth. Alexei, Alexei, Robin yelled when Sam jumped in Alexei look at me its Sammy she said to him in Greek. She will be I ok I promise she is a Cassadine we don't die remember she said with a smile as he began to sob violently. Kristina, Kristina Alexis yelled as her knees buckled Mac caught her before she hit the ground. I will find who did this I promise sweetheart he said as she cried in his arms.

Jason jumped in too Morgan go with Shawn and comb throw every inch of this place, Michael you go with Max and Cody check the surrounding buildings. Lil, you come with me Jason said I can't uncle Jason Alexei needs me, No I am coming with you Sam said fiercely that is my aunt you hear me. Lil, you stay with Alexei Sam said as Liliana slid down next to her best friend who was broken. He stammered out Lil I can't lose her she is everything to me she is all I have, I know baby she said shaking her head and wiping his tears away.

Stefan grabbed Jason arm your men will accommodate my security team you hear me I want the bastard who shot my sister. Valentin looked from Xander to Stefan they all shook their head in agreement, the man felt his soul shake he looked up at his father he said mother. I know Esmaeel because he is her son and yours I should go to her but his father grabbed him not now.

Father she is hurt need to be there Esmaeel demanded there is much to tell you first let's go now Esmaeel we have a lot of talking to do as they snuck out amid all the chaos.

The cops and the paramedics came taking everyone's statements as the paramedics wheeled Kristina out with Alexei right behind her and the rest of the family behind. I'm sorry you can't leave yet I need to take statements Dante and Nathan says.Before anyone could speak Liliana said cut the bullshit big brother there leaving you know exactly where to find them. As the Cassadine family made there exit Duke says there are security cameras you can have those to catch the son of a bitch.

In his hurry to leave the man dropped his wallet as he was leaving he picked up his phone its done he said leaving not ,as Sam and jason made there way through the building . Jason look Sam said i wallet sam smiled i got you bitch , Sam this doesnt make any sense why your aunt he said.