Thanks for the reviews. Like I said, people in PC will be involved here because after all, what's happening isn't just the folks on the island.
In any case, I'm loving this story. Have I said that before?Because I am.Anyway...Oh yeah-there's no Carly in this chapter. (Because face it, we're all tired of her :D )...R&R, please!
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Robin sighed, slamming the file onto the nurses' desk counter.
"Something wrong, Doctor Scorpio?"Epiphany asked.
"No.Well-of course...when is nothing wrong?Anyway...it's the same old thing. Patrick spinning lies that he can't keep up with."
Nikolas stepped hurriedly through the elevator doors, holding John in his arms. "Robin..."
"What's wrong?"She asked.
"It's John..He's been crying.He has a fever.I would've helped him at home but-"
"It's fine."Robin assured. "I'll bring you to a room...we'll have a doctor look at him right away."
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Alexis stood in the doorway, sighing. Kristina. Her daughter...Sonny's daughter. At times the sanest person in the room.
Micheal was gone, too. It had been several hours now, and there was still no sign of where they were.
"Hey."Sonny said, walking up to her. "I've got men out searching the entire hotel...the ground outside for a mile, too.It'll be fine, Lexis."
She smiled weakly. "I wish I could believe you.I'm sorry, Sonny."She said, apoligetic. "It's just..."
"I understand.But I have-"
"Men.I get it.That's fine.But...what if...Manny-"
"Don't think that, Alexis.Please..."Sonny assured. The look in her eyes scared him a little. She seemed so determined yet in denial. Her openly saying that Manny could have been the one to take them cut him.
Because he knew she was probably right.
Walking back into the hotel room, he poured himself a drink. Wincing as it went down, he slammed the glass down. "What did Nikolas want?"Sonny asked, changing the subject.
"Oh.He...John was crying. He needed help as to what to do."Alexis said, surprised that Sonny had brought it up. "Why?"
Sonny shrugged. "Just curious is all."
"Oh."Alexis said, agreeing.
"What did you tell him?''Realizing how awkward the question was, Sonny quickly apoligized. "I'm sorry.I just-"
"It's fine, Sonny."
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"Shh...Hey.It's okay, buddy."Nikolas said, whispering to John. He was worried, thoughts running through his mind.
"You're gonna be okay. Someone'll come in here...they'll tell me what's wrong and we'll get you home."He said, rocking him back and forth.
John still continued to fuss, but seemed content in Nikolas' arms.
"You know...you're alot like your mom."
Though John didn't seem to understand, laughing, Nikolas decided to continue. "You are a fighter.You don't give up.And you always...always try your best to get what you want.The problem is that right now I haven't quite figured out how to decipher what all of the cries mean."
As Elizabeth entered the room, Nikolas continued. "But I will.One day soon.."
"Looks like you two are getting along..."
"Huh?Oh..."Nikolas said, a little embarasses. "Can you tell me what's wrong with him?"
"Nikolas...there's something you should probably know..."Elizabeth said.
"What's wrong with John?"
"No.He's fine.He has an ear infection-the tests didn't prove much else. Stop by the nurses' station on the way out and I'll get you some medicine.But Nikolas-"
"What?Elizabeth-"
"I talked to Jason just now.She's your cousin and well...I thought.."Elizabeth saw the look on his face and wondered if she would regret telling him.
"Kristina?"Nikolas questioned.
"Her and Micheal disappeared some time ago on Sonny's island.Manny resurfaced...Jason thought I should know incase he tries to come after me.I just..."Elizabeth sighed, wishing it were all over.
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Sonny stood, watching her. It was something about her. Something about the way she stood tall amidst everything. He knew inside she was breaking down. But too tired to admit it, Alexis wouldn't let herself cry. Walking towards her, he caught her eye.
Smiling, Alexis shrugged. "It's beautiful here...nice and quiet.Maybe I should go back and work. Anything to get my mind off of this...this thing.What's happening?"
His heart sunk when he saw her eyes. Why did it always have to be in the eyes? She looked to sad yet at the same time hopeful.
"I wish I could tell you..."Sonny said, his voice hoarse. "But I need youto know that you're safe."
She hesitated a moment before heading inside, looking like she was on a war path.
"Ale...Alexis wait!"Sonny insisted, running after her.
He found her in her room, packing a suitcase.
"Alexis where are you going?"
"I have to find them, Sonny.I can't just sit here.And when I find them-"She looked up into his eyes.
"What are you gonna do, Alexis?Kill him?You don't even know if Manny took them.And-if...if he did...where.I'm telling you...it's okay.I'll find them."
She shook her head feverishly. "No...No you don't know that, Sonny.Every second...every minute we're apart they could be hurt.They could be...be..."
Sonny grabbed her shoulders, wanting to wake her from how she was acting. If anything, to just tell her that he'd find them.
"Alexis...listen to me!Okay?I'm telling you...I'll find them.The second I do you'll know.Okay?Please...I can't risk you getting hurt.Just for today.You need to eat."
Alexis shook her head. ''I'm not hungry."
"No.Lex you need to eat.You haven't had anything since breakfast-let me fix you something."
Moving her hair out of her face, Sonny's eyes welled up, too. "It'll be okay."
"You promise?"
"I..."Sonny prayed he wouldn't regret it. "I promise."
It wasn't until then did she realize how close she and Sonny were, physically speaking. They were only inches apart, his breath reaching her lips.
"What's on the menu?...What are you cooking?"She asked.
He knew he should be out. He wanted to be out looking. But he couldn't. He wanted to be there for her.
"Well it depends.What do you feel like having?"
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Standing up, he looked around the room, confused. "Where am I?"Micheal wondered aloud.
"Mikey?"
Hearing the familiar voice, he headed towards it. "Kristina?Kristina, where are you?"
"Mikey..."Kristina said, running towards him.
"Hey.It's okay.Do you know who took you in here?"
"No..."Kristina cried. "He grabbed me and...and..''
Micheal kneeled down before her, trying his best to not look scared himself. "Hey Kristina?"
She fiddled with the necklace around her neck. "Yeah?"
"Dad'll find on...let's stick together,okay?"
Fighting back a sob, Kristina nodded. "Okay."
A shuffling was heard outside their door.
"Let me go!"
"No.You get back in there.I told you it was for your own good.Just go!"
They couldn't hear who it was, but Micheal recognized one of the voice's.
"Micheal..."Kristina cried, moving closer to him.
"Shh...It'll all be over soon.Dad and Uncle Jason will come and find us.We'll be fine."
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In the next room over, a woman sat frail and shaken. This man-this horrible excuse for one-was holding her.
At the time she wasn't sure where she was. But every day passed, and she'd get stronger. She'd remember more. And now that she knew who she was, she couldn't stay here any longer.
As she heard the door to the room next to her open, she just prayed that they wouldn't get the same fate she did.
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