Chapter 10 – Prelude
Carlos entered the basement with a smug look on his face. "Well, look what a good night's sleep and a doctor can do."
Jason did feel a lot better and he knows what he must do.
"What have you decided?" Carlos asked before patting his back.
Jason stared at him, imaging shooting him right in the mouth. He is tired of the man's stupid smile.
"I choose revenge."
"Good choice."
He motions for the guards to approach them.
"Mr. Morgan, I'm going to take off the handcuffs and let you use the bathroom and shower. The doctor will then check your wound and then you'll be taken upstairs." He leaned in closer. "If you double cross me, you will never make it out of here alive. Do I make myself clear?"
Jason knows that there will be a time and place to get revenge against them. Patience has always been one of his virtues, so he'd bide his time.
"I understand."
Carlos left the room and headed back to his office. Sonny won't know what hit him.
The guards took the handcuffs off Jason and he rubbed his wrists and stood. He stretched for a moment and then went into the bathroom and closed the door. It is nice to have a bit of privacy and he takes the time to study himself in the mirror which only proves that he looks like shit, but that is the least of his worries. Stepping into the shower, he lets the water soothe his aching body as he recalled the last shower he had taken and smiled, but then his body jolted at the realization that she is gone. He cried as the water washed the tears away. At this point, he doesn't want to just kill Sonny, he wants him to suffer unbearable pain.
Milo pulled up to his apartment and ran inside. He grabbed a case that contained a bunch of weapons and ammo, some water, and money. After perusing the room, he also shoved some personal pictures, gadgets, paperwork, and some clothes into a duffle bag. He knows that he'll probably never be returning. After taking one last look around, he grabbed the bag and case and then shut the door.
He ran back to the car and eventually drove down a dirt road which was about a third of a mile behind the warehouse. Milo figured Jason would be coming in through the back door and that would be a good place for them to hide out. It's an advantage that he knows where the surveillance cameras are, so they'll hide just outside the perimeter. The road isn't far from the interstate as well. Once he stopped the car, he woke Liz up and they leave the safety of the car with their weapons drawn, and made their way to the spot Milo had picked out. They got as comfortable as possible and waited.
"Did you lie to me about never shooting a gun?"
Liz laughed. "Yeah, I did. I'm a pretty good shot."
"I'll bet you are. What are we going to do if Jason doesn't show up?"
She glanced at him. "That is not an option. Besides, I'm not leaving here until I face Sonny."
He nodded. "I need for you to be careful in there. Bullets are going to be flying, so you have to think and react fast."
She nodded, grateful for his instruction.
"If you get overwhelmed, find a place to retreat too. You kind of have to shut your emotions off and think about it like you're saving your own life. "
Milo gave her some more suggestions before Liz changed the subject.
"Milo, tell me about why you took a job with Sonny."
Milo smiled, never taking his eyes off the building.
"Well, my old man is a major boss. I wanted to be in the business, but it was just too much pressure working under him, so I left the city and came to Port Charles. My brother, Max, works for my dad still."
"What else do you like to do, Milo?"
He isn't used to being asked about himself. He blushed and said, "I like to cook, dance, and workout. I'm sure you've noticed my big guns."
She laughed. "I might have to get you to show me your skills one day. Is there anyone special in your life?"
"Besides you?"
Now it is Liz's turn to blush.
"I know what you mean, and no. It's kind of a hard life you know? Maybe someday I'll find someone, at least I hope so."
"I hope you find someone too. Don't give up okay? You're a great guy." She patted him on his back.
"Thanks for asking about me. The rest of the guys never really cared."
Liz gazed at him for a moment and said, "Milo, after all you have done for me, I consider you family. I'm so very grateful to you and I want you to be careful in there too. It would kill me to lose you."
Milo blushed again. It is nice to have her as friend and for the first time, he really likes his job.
Almost two hours elapsed they se Jason creep around the building to the back door and dart inside.
Liz gasped and almost got up to run, but Milo grabbed her arm and then whipped out his phone.
"Heah, it's me. I need you to cut power to the warehouse."
"What the fuck for?"
"Because Jason is at the backdoor and we need to slow him down."
"Fuck…Done."
Liz is staring Milo down. "What are you doing?"