Johnny stood guard at the door of a small room adjacent to General Hospital's ER. Blood flowed down his arm and trickled off his fingertips. Tiny drops splashed to the polished hospital floor. The gash in his arm hurt but the pain was manageable. It would not keep him from doing what he needed to do. He defiantly eyed Dr Tony Jones as he approached, with a nurse at his side.
"You've got to get that wound tended." Tony tried to steer Johnny in the direction of the ER.
"I appreciate your concern Doctor, but I'm not leaving." Johnny looked over at the nurse. His expression hardened. "And she's not going in." He stood steadfast in front of the door.
"Look, I will call security if I have to." Tony advanced toward the door.
Johnny didn't budge. "Doctor you do what you think you have to. But know this. Ms Davis and her sister are in there. After what happened tonight, I will not leave here until Mr. Corinthos sends someone to protect them. And I will not let strangers near them. You can send for security, but you'll just have more patients to deal with."
Tony didn't doubt the truth of Johnny's words. If he called security, there would certainly be an altercation that would result in Johnny adding a couple of security men to the list of patients Tony would have to see, before the end of his shift. Tony scrutinized Johnny. He heard genuine concern for Kristina and Alexis in the bodyguard's voice. Johnny was right, after the events of tonight, they did need protection.
"Alright, no security and I'll go in alone. Is it okay for the nurse to bandage your arm?"
Johnny nodded and stepped aside to allow Dr Jones admittance. He took off his jacket and held his wounded arm out for the nurse to bandage. How had what was supposed to be a pleasant evening at Lukes, so quickly turned into something so grisly.
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The parking garage of the "Harbor View Towers" was full of shadows. Konstantin Kabanov loved the shadows. It was his preferred element. He did his best work in the darkness of shadows and he lived for his work. He'd been in madame's employ for several years. It had been rewarding for him, both personally and financially. Helena Cassadine paid extremely well and he enjoyed his work. There was nothing more satisfying than staring into the eyes of his victims, when they realized they were powerless. He was grateful that madame was giving him another opportunity to experience that kind of satisfaction.
This operation would be quick, clean and quiet. Despite the fact that the newfound Cassadine was guarded by thugs, there would be no gunplay tonight. That was bad form, and he would not allow it. He would control the situation. He was always in control. He had planned well and his men were in position. Vasily and Viktor were reliable men. As brothers, they worked seamlessly together and they too loved their work.
The limo pulled up to the elevator entrance. The driver rounded the car and opened the passenger door, just as the elevator doors opened. For thugs they were very professional. There would be only a small window of opportunity. The bodyguard exited the elevator first and scanned the area. He would see nothing. He motioned for the girl to exit. She needed to be 5 steps away from the entrance before they could act. Konstantin smiled.
Vasily was a blur as he swept out of the darkness and attacked the driver. His knife flashed and the driver slumped against the car. The bodyguard quickly moved the girl back toward the elevator. At the same time, Viktor appeared behind him and struck. Konstantin placed a drug soaked cloth to the face of the girl and dragged her to the limo. Everything was going according to plan. The brothers concentrated on beating the bodyguard, who was struggling more than they expected, but no matter, the situation was under control and they would soon be gone without a trace.
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Alexis managed to disentangle herself from Sonny within the two minutes she had promised Kristina. She was now in the elevator, with Johnny at her side and her 'game face' on, ready for a girls' night out. She knew Kristina intended to get her drunk in the hopes that she would spill something about her relationship with Sonny, but she wasn't worried. Being tight-lipped was part of her nature. Alcohol wouldn't change it. She was confident she could drink her little sister under the table and still hold onto all of her secrets. In fact she was looking forward to the contest. She could think of only one thing that might spoil their night.
"Johnny do you know if Luke will be in tonight? I'd rather not have to deal with him. I wish he didn't own the only decent blues club in this city."
Johnny tried not to stare. No business suit tonight, Ms Davis was wearing a form fitting top that displayed her assets. And that black leather skirt just drew your eyes to long legs that ended in... oh my... stiletto heels. She must have let Kristina dress her again. "I haven't seen him there lately, but don't worry. If he tries to disturb you, I'll take care of it."
"Johnny you're a dear." She touched his shoulder. "Would you like to come work for me? I'd be a much nicer boss than Sonny. I don't yell near as much..."
The elevator doors opened to the parking garage. They walked into the middle of a melee. There was a vicious struggle going on in front of Sonny's limo. Three strangers were abducting her sister. One man was dragging an unconscious Kristina toward the open passenger door of the limo. The other two were kicking a prone Max. Adam, the driver, was slumped against the car, blood flowing from a wound in his side. "Stay here!" Johnny pushed Alexis back into the elevator and slammed the 'Close Door' button. He ran toward the man who held Kristina. The elevator doors closed on Alexis. Someone was attacking Kristina! Things were happening fast, too fast. She knew any help she could summon, would arrive too late. She immediately pushed the 'Open Door' button. When the doors opened again, Kristina lay on the ground and Johnny was struggling with her attacker. One of the two men who were kicking Max moved toward Johnny. He held a knife.
Alexis didn't hesitate. She bolted out of the elevator and jumped on his back, gouging at his eyes. With little effort he threw her across the parking garage. She skidded across the floor and came to a stop at the elevator. She had been literally thrown out of her shoes. The man headed back toward Johnny, his arm cocked, ready to slash. She needed a weapon. She saw the 4-inch stilettos on the ground. Grabbing a shoe she attacked the only exposed skin she could find. The heel drove 3 inches into his neck. The man's arm slashed down, cutting Johnny's forearm. Johnny turned to see his attacker jerk back as Alexis yanked the shoe hard. She ripped his throat out. With the shoe now free, Alexis moved to the man who was kicking Max. He was so focused on his work, he didn't notice her approach. Again she attacked the only vulnerable spot available. She drove the heel deep into his neck, then pulled it straight out. There was a fountain of blood and he collapsed near Max. The third attacker took in the bloodbath, cursed in Russian and fled.
Johnny scanned the parking garage for more attackers. It looked as if the danger had passed. He checked Kristina. She was unconscious, but her pulse was strong and her breathing even. Max was groaning and struggling to get up.
"Alexis, are you okay?"
"This cannot happen again." Alexis was shaking, but very much in control. She quickly moved to Adam and pressed her hand over his wound. "Johnny we need to get to a hospital now. Get Kristina and Max into the limo, then come help me with Adam."
They took the limo to the hospital, Johnny driving, with Alexis in back holding Adam's life in her hands.
"Call ahead to GH and tell them we're coming." Alexis was hopeful. Adam's breathing was steady and the bleeding seemed to be under control. Kristina was unconscious, but probably unhurt and Max's groans and curses indicated that he was not in immediate danger. She had some time to consider the consequences of the night. This situation could get very messy. The police were going to be involved. Alexis gave Johnny a phone number to call.
"It's ringing Ms Davis."
"Good. Ask for Ms Fleming Goeffin. Tell her Alexis Davis needs a favor."
"Yes ma'am, may I ask who this Ms Goeffin is?"
"She's our lawyer, Johnny. There are going to be a lot of questions at the hospital. Until she arrives, keep to this story. We interrupted a kidnaping. There was a struggle. Your attacker fled. We came to the hospital. Don't say anything more until you speak with Ms Goeffin."
"Yes ma'am."
"And Johnny, we need to call Sonny and Ned."
"You've got to get that wound tended." Tony tried to steer Johnny in the direction of the ER.
"I appreciate your concern Doctor, but I'm not leaving." Johnny looked over at the nurse. His expression hardened. "And she's not going in." He stood steadfast in front of the door.
"Look, I will call security if I have to." Tony advanced toward the door.
Johnny didn't budge. "Doctor you do what you think you have to. But know this. Ms Davis and her sister are in there. After what happened tonight, I will not leave here until Mr. Corinthos sends someone to protect them. And I will not let strangers near them. You can send for security, but you'll just have more patients to deal with."
Tony didn't doubt the truth of Johnny's words. If he called security, there would certainly be an altercation that would result in Johnny adding a couple of security men to the list of patients Tony would have to see, before the end of his shift. Tony scrutinized Johnny. He heard genuine concern for Kristina and Alexis in the bodyguard's voice. Johnny was right, after the events of tonight, they did need protection.
"Alright, no security and I'll go in alone. Is it okay for the nurse to bandage your arm?"
Johnny nodded and stepped aside to allow Dr Jones admittance. He took off his jacket and held his wounded arm out for the nurse to bandage. How had what was supposed to be a pleasant evening at Lukes, so quickly turned into something so grisly.
.
.
The parking garage of the "Harbor View Towers" was full of shadows. Konstantin Kabanov loved the shadows. It was his preferred element. He did his best work in the darkness of shadows and he lived for his work. He'd been in madame's employ for several years. It had been rewarding for him, both personally and financially. Helena Cassadine paid extremely well and he enjoyed his work. There was nothing more satisfying than staring into the eyes of his victims, when they realized they were powerless. He was grateful that madame was giving him another opportunity to experience that kind of satisfaction.
This operation would be quick, clean and quiet. Despite the fact that the newfound Cassadine was guarded by thugs, there would be no gunplay tonight. That was bad form, and he would not allow it. He would control the situation. He was always in control. He had planned well and his men were in position. Vasily and Viktor were reliable men. As brothers, they worked seamlessly together and they too loved their work.
The limo pulled up to the elevator entrance. The driver rounded the car and opened the passenger door, just as the elevator doors opened. For thugs they were very professional. There would be only a small window of opportunity. The bodyguard exited the elevator first and scanned the area. He would see nothing. He motioned for the girl to exit. She needed to be 5 steps away from the entrance before they could act. Konstantin smiled.
Vasily was a blur as he swept out of the darkness and attacked the driver. His knife flashed and the driver slumped against the car. The bodyguard quickly moved the girl back toward the elevator. At the same time, Viktor appeared behind him and struck. Konstantin placed a drug soaked cloth to the face of the girl and dragged her to the limo. Everything was going according to plan. The brothers concentrated on beating the bodyguard, who was struggling more than they expected, but no matter, the situation was under control and they would soon be gone without a trace.
.
Alexis managed to disentangle herself from Sonny within the two minutes she had promised Kristina. She was now in the elevator, with Johnny at her side and her 'game face' on, ready for a girls' night out. She knew Kristina intended to get her drunk in the hopes that she would spill something about her relationship with Sonny, but she wasn't worried. Being tight-lipped was part of her nature. Alcohol wouldn't change it. She was confident she could drink her little sister under the table and still hold onto all of her secrets. In fact she was looking forward to the contest. She could think of only one thing that might spoil their night.
"Johnny do you know if Luke will be in tonight? I'd rather not have to deal with him. I wish he didn't own the only decent blues club in this city."
Johnny tried not to stare. No business suit tonight, Ms Davis was wearing a form fitting top that displayed her assets. And that black leather skirt just drew your eyes to long legs that ended in... oh my... stiletto heels. She must have let Kristina dress her again. "I haven't seen him there lately, but don't worry. If he tries to disturb you, I'll take care of it."
"Johnny you're a dear." She touched his shoulder. "Would you like to come work for me? I'd be a much nicer boss than Sonny. I don't yell near as much..."
The elevator doors opened to the parking garage. They walked into the middle of a melee. There was a vicious struggle going on in front of Sonny's limo. Three strangers were abducting her sister. One man was dragging an unconscious Kristina toward the open passenger door of the limo. The other two were kicking a prone Max. Adam, the driver, was slumped against the car, blood flowing from a wound in his side. "Stay here!" Johnny pushed Alexis back into the elevator and slammed the 'Close Door' button. He ran toward the man who held Kristina. The elevator doors closed on Alexis. Someone was attacking Kristina! Things were happening fast, too fast. She knew any help she could summon, would arrive too late. She immediately pushed the 'Open Door' button. When the doors opened again, Kristina lay on the ground and Johnny was struggling with her attacker. One of the two men who were kicking Max moved toward Johnny. He held a knife.
Alexis didn't hesitate. She bolted out of the elevator and jumped on his back, gouging at his eyes. With little effort he threw her across the parking garage. She skidded across the floor and came to a stop at the elevator. She had been literally thrown out of her shoes. The man headed back toward Johnny, his arm cocked, ready to slash. She needed a weapon. She saw the 4-inch stilettos on the ground. Grabbing a shoe she attacked the only exposed skin she could find. The heel drove 3 inches into his neck. The man's arm slashed down, cutting Johnny's forearm. Johnny turned to see his attacker jerk back as Alexis yanked the shoe hard. She ripped his throat out. With the shoe now free, Alexis moved to the man who was kicking Max. He was so focused on his work, he didn't notice her approach. Again she attacked the only vulnerable spot available. She drove the heel deep into his neck, then pulled it straight out. There was a fountain of blood and he collapsed near Max. The third attacker took in the bloodbath, cursed in Russian and fled.
Johnny scanned the parking garage for more attackers. It looked as if the danger had passed. He checked Kristina. She was unconscious, but her pulse was strong and her breathing even. Max was groaning and struggling to get up.
"Alexis, are you okay?"
"This cannot happen again." Alexis was shaking, but very much in control. She quickly moved to Adam and pressed her hand over his wound. "Johnny we need to get to a hospital now. Get Kristina and Max into the limo, then come help me with Adam."
They took the limo to the hospital, Johnny driving, with Alexis in back holding Adam's life in her hands.
"Call ahead to GH and tell them we're coming." Alexis was hopeful. Adam's breathing was steady and the bleeding seemed to be under control. Kristina was unconscious, but probably unhurt and Max's groans and curses indicated that he was not in immediate danger. She had some time to consider the consequences of the night. This situation could get very messy. The police were going to be involved. Alexis gave Johnny a phone number to call.
"It's ringing Ms Davis."
"Good. Ask for Ms Fleming Goeffin. Tell her Alexis Davis needs a favor."
"Yes ma'am, may I ask who this Ms Goeffin is?"
"She's our lawyer, Johnny. There are going to be a lot of questions at the hospital. Until she arrives, keep to this story. We interrupted a kidnaping. There was a struggle. Your attacker fled. We came to the hospital. Don't say anything more until you speak with Ms Goeffin."
"Yes ma'am."
"And Johnny, we need to call Sonny and Ned."