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Finally! Elizabeth get rescued. Of course her being taken was only part of the story. Now we can get to the really fun stuff. ;)

~Kelly~

Chapter Eleven

Elizabeth wrapped her and Ben tightly in a blanket. She hoped it would calm the fussy baby. Ben had been agitated for a while now. Poor thing was probably teething again. At least he didn't seem to have a fever too. "It's okay Ben. We'll both be home soon," she soothed despite not believing it.

Apparently Dr. Obrecht was expecting Britt any day now. The older woman was almost gleeful about the fact. She bragged about having everything, including fake papers, ready for her precious daughter's arrival.

The knowledge made Elizabeth worry even more. If Britt left with Ben Lulu and Dante would never see the boy again. This plan had been in the works for months assuring their new identities would be impossible to trace. Especially since their destination was a country where Britt couldn't be extradited.

Of course that still left the other part of Dr. Obrecht's sick plan. The only upside Elizabeth could find was the fact they didn't plan on killing her. Truth was the doctor had hinted that should would be released as soon as Britt was safe.

Elizabeth still didn't know how to deal with the news. At least she would get to see her boys. They must be so worried and confused with her missing. She couldn't help but worry how this was affecting them. Maybe Dr. Collins could give her some advice on how to help them through this situation. Right after they treated her of course. The last few weeks had been painful. Having nothing to do but think wasn't an enjoyable experience. One thing was very clear to Elizabeth. When this was all over she was going to need some serious therapy.

Still she couldn't shake feeling like she had been violated. It was a feeling Elizabeth remembered well from her rape. Along with the shame and guilt. Thankfully she didn't have to deal with those last two emotions this time around. Mostly she felt angry at Britt and her mother. How many lives were they going to ruin before someone stopped them?

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"We'll find them Dante. I promise." Sonny vowed hoping it was true. Short of forcing the information out of Dr. Westborne he wasn't sure how that was going to happen. The problem was Nikolas Cassadine was protecting the woman. Going so far as to ensure she had a job at General Hospital. If anything happened to her Sonny knew he would be the first suspect. "Don't give up."

"I won't. I know we... we don't always agree but I'm... I'm glad you're looking for Ben too."

Marco reluctantly opened the office door and said, "Boss, Lancing is here again."

"Just what I need." Sonny muttered running a hand through his hair. "You better let him in."

"Still not happy to see me?" Ric asked stepping into the room. He almost didn't come to Sonny with the information. The PCPD would have loved what Britt told him. However he still didn't trust them not to screw things up. Elizabeth's life wasn't worth that kind of risk. "I suppose I'll rake my information to the PCPD. Maybe Anna will appreciate it."

"What information?" Sonny asked despite not wanting to deal with Ric. The man was clearly up to something. It was probably a good idea to at least hear him out.

"Just the address where Dr. Obrecht has Ben and Elizabeth."

Dante frowned at the news. The PCPD didn't have a single lead on where Dr. Obrecht might be. Even Sonny's men hadn't been to come up with anything. "How'd you get that?" he asked unable to stop himself.

"I asked Britt nicely." Ric shrugged casually. He wasn't about to admit to Dante of all people what he'd done. However when Sonny scoffed he couldn't suppress a smirk. "Alright so I asked very nicely."

"I'm sure you did." Sonny muttered. Britt didn't just give up that information for no reason. He had to have said or done something to convince her. " So where is this place?"

"Canada."

The mobster rolled his eyes at the vague statement. It was as if Ric was trying to cause a fight. "Anything more specific? Canada isn't exactly small."

"Here's the thing." Ric began pulling a slip of paper from his pocket. He knew what his brother was going to do to Dr. Obrecht and the truth was he didn't care. As long as Elizabeth came back safe. The trouble was she wasn't as important to Sonny as she was to him.

"I knew there was a catch. What do you want Ric?"he demanded to know angrily. Sonny was half tempted to just take the information he wanted.

"You know what I want."

The older man thought for a moment before saying, "Elizabeth."

"That can't surprise you. You know what she means to me." Ric admitted quietly. Having Sonny know his weakness wasn't easy. He was just going to have to trust that the mobster wouldn't pick this moment to act like an ass. "All I want is her safe. She has two little boys Sonny."

"And if she's not with Ben?"

"It makes the most sense to keep them together but," he continued when Sonny started to argue. "If she isn't then... well then Elizabeth isn't your concern."

"Sounds reasonable."

"Wait no," Dante protested joining the conversation for the first time. The idea of doing nothing to find Elizabeth ate at him. "Elizabeth is the reason we know about Ben. You have to find her."

Sonny knew that Dante had a point. He owed Elizabeth for telling the truth especially since that was probably the reason she was taken. "Alright I'll make sure Elizabeth is safe."

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Britt left General Hospital still shaking. She was going to have to do some serious damage control. She might not be able to keep Ben but she refused to lose Nikolas too. If he heard about Elizabeth before she got to him that's exactly what would happen.

Thankfully Nikolas hated Ric Lancing beyond reason. She knew there was a twisted history between the two men. Something more than them both loving Elizabeth. However Britt never suspected it was something like murder. How could Nikolas still care for Elizabeth after all that? It was sickening how that he still wanted that useless nobody.

Her mother should have done the world a favor and killed the nurse. Thinking of her mother Britt paused for several moments. As tempting as warning her was it wasn't an option. How knows what she might to do to Ben? At least with him in Port Charles she had a chance of getting her son back.

"Nikolas," she called frantically allowing tears to fill her eyes. Coming to Wyndemere was a gamble but she was counting on surprising Nikolas. "Are you here?"

"Is something wrong?" Nikolas asked when she entered his study. He was still furious with Britt for lying even if he could understand her reasons. Desperation could make a person do things they normally wouldn't. And as much as he didn't want to admit it he still loved Britt. He just wasn't sure what to do with the emotions.

"Ric... he... cornered me at work today," she sobbed wringing her hands. Britt knew the show of emotion would get him on her side. It helped that she was truly afraid of Ric Lancing. He had this cold look in his eyes that reminded her of her mother. "He wanted to know where Elizabeth and Ben are. When I told him I don't know he threatened to lock me up."

"Well it wouldn't be the first time," he mumbled pulling her in to his arm. Nikolas couldn't believe the nerve of are. How dare he attack Britt? Wasn't stealing Cam and Aiden bad enough? "Don't worry I won't let him hurt you."

"I knew you'd protect me."

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Elizabeth had no idea how she ended up at General Hospital. Okay that wasn't totally true. She had a general idea what happened. One moment she was trying to comfort Ben and the next all hell had busted loose.

When three men stormed the room Elizabeth thought it was a trick by Dr. Obrecht. That was until she recognized Max. she hadn't seen the guard much since Jason's death. At least Sonny had the good sense to send someone she knew. Of course knowing Sonny it was probably an accident.

From there it was a short flight back to Port Charles and then on to General Hospital. The moment she arrived Elizabeth was swamped with co-workers. She tried to understand that they were worried. Really she did. However she was barely holding it together. All she wanted was to see her boys and maybe move to an island.

Dr. Rashi was just about to leave when Nikolas burst in her room. "When I heard you'd been rescued I almost didn't believe it."

"I"m sorry but only family is allowed in here." the doctor said wrapping a stethoscope around his neck. He was half tempted to ban visitors all together. The last thine Nurse Webber needed was more stress.

"Well she's my former sister-in-law. I mean, our - our - my son and hers - they're cousins, so..."

"That make you what exactly?"

Nikolas hated throwing his name around. However he wasn't going to be turned away. Elizabeth needed people who loved her. "On the hospital board."

"Alright you have five minutes, and then we have to let her rest. She's been through a lot." The doctor said reluctantly before leaving the room. Hopefully he didn't regret the decision.

"Hey," Nikolas said softly pulling a seat up beside the bed. "How are you doing? That's stupid question isn't it?"

"It's okay really. I'm... I think I'm still trying to process everything. The last... however long I was gone."

"Seven weeks," he supplied carefully. The last thing he wanted was to upset Elizabeth any further. She was going to be mad enough when he told her about Ric.

"Wow. I've been gone seven weeks. This whole situation feel like a nightmare. You know?"

"I can't imagine but it makes sense."

"How's Ben?" Elizabeth asked her eyes darting around the room. While she appreciated Nikolas's concern she didn't want to deal with anyone. "I sorta lost track of him with all the commotion."

"He's fine. The doctors were looking him over when I came up here."

She let out a huge sigh. "That's a relief. I never thought I'd be glad to see Sonny's men."

"Do you even know how they found you?"

Before Elizabeth could answer Ric stormed into the room. Nikolas barely resisted the urge to roll his eyes. Of course he would show up before she could learn the truth. "Elizabeth? Are you all right? I just heard the news."

"I'm fine," she said brushing away his concerns. His dark eyes immediately narrowed in disbelief. "Really."

Ric debated calling her on the lie but instead pulled her in to a tight hug. "Okay. I have to tell you I've been worried out of mind."

"Is that you're excuse?" Nikolas snapped shocking Elizabeth. It was obvious something had happened between the two while she was away.

"Nikolas..."

"So,what can I get for you?" Ric asked cutting her warning off. The last thing she needed was to see him and Nikolas fight. Something Ric was certain was at this point inevitable. "I mean, chocolate, flowers, champagne?"

"This is hardly a celebration." he scoffed trying to break up the cozy moment.

"Are you kidding? She survived your maniac of a fiancée and her maniac of a mother. At this point, I'd organize a parade if I thought you were up to it."

Elizabeth smiled at the idea. She knew Ric was going overboard but it made her feel good. "Maybe I'm not parade ready yet."

"Of course not." he soothed pressing a kiss to her temple. If he was a wreak he could only imagine what Elizabeth felt like. She defiantly deserved some papering after all she'd been through.

"Everyone took really good care of me." she promised trying to calm both men down. Maybe then she could get them to leave.

"Well now it's mine turn. So what can I do?

The door opened just as Elizabeth was about to answer. On the other side was one of the nurses who was not pleased to see visitors in her patient's room. "Nice to see our patient is so popular, but I'm afraid it's a little late for visitors. Our patient needs her rest."

"Um, I just got here. Can't you bend the rules just this one time?" Ric pleaded with the nurse. He really needed to tell Elizabeth about the boys. "I mean, after all, our patient here is a, uh, hospital employee."

"Well...all right." she agreed after slowly. It was good to know someone was going to support Elizabeth. "But only one of you can stay. I'll trust one of you gentlemen to say good night."

Knowing they wouldn't leave on their own Elizabeth made a choice. Getting Nikolas was going to be easy compared to Ric. "I appreciate everything, Nikolas but Spencer needs you."

"You're right I should go." Nikolas conceded heading for the door. He paused for a moment to say, "Maybe then Ric can explain to you why he kidnapped the boys."

"Oh for the love of... that is not what happened and you know it." Ric grumbled trying not to hit the younger man. Nikolas was deliberately trying to make Elizabeth angry with him. Too bad he refused to let it work. "It's not like that at all. I promise Elizabeth."

She arched an eyebrow at the gentle pleading. Elizabeth had no idea what Nikolas was talking about she was going to get answers. "Alright. Then explain it to me. Starting with where are my boys right now?"