" That's police business ma'am... Can you find Rick Webber please.?"
The nurse called down to CICU where Rick was sitting by Lesley's side and after that she took Riley up to be checked out incase something was to be wrong.
" I'm right here Lesley... And I'm gonna stay here until you come back to me... I need you and so do the kids..."
Rick continued to talk to Lesley hoping he'd get through to her and she would soon wake up. After about 20 minutes, Ramsey was just waiting outside of CICU cubicle to talk to him about Riley and the status of Riley's whereabouts
" Rick I know you don't want to be far away from Lesley but I thought this is something I should come and tell you personally..." Bert got out
" It's ok Bert what is it... Is it about our son...?" Rick replied
" A couple outside of New Jersey City, was about to adopt a baby that was promised to them when the mother of that child "disappeared"... Somebody showed up with a baby matching your son's description... The couple reported it to the Jersey City police department and they personally brought the child back here to Port Charles... Your son is up in the NICU getting checked out incase..." Bert Ramsey took pleasure to tell Rick and gave him a big hug
" Bert, you just saved the sanity of another crisis for my family. I don't know how to thank you enough... I hope that Lesley will come through soon..." Rick hugged Ramsey then took a moment
" You know I'll be praying for her, Rick..."
~~~
Rick dozed off asleep while staying beside Lesley in CICU and Monica stopped in to take her vitals again before deciding if she could be transferred to the ICU floor
" Rick... I don't mean to wake you... I just need to check on Lesley before I go to move her to 7..." Monica said
" It's okay... Did you hear?" Rick replied
" Did I hear? Hear what Rick?" Monica looked at Rick with alittle curiosity
" Our son is okay and he's home where he belongs... A couple in New Jersey reported him found after whomever it was that Frank Smith hired tried to pitch him off as an orphaned child..." Rick said with a small smile
Just as Rick was talking to Monica, Lesley had started to wake up and Rick couldn't help but grin like a complete fool
" Lesley can you hear me..." Monica asked
Lesley looked from Rick to Monica with confusion while they were about to get ready to move her out of CICU
" You're okay Lesley... You're in the hospital but you're gonna be fine." Rick said to Lesley gently
" What... What happened?"
" We'll get to that alittle later sweetheart... But right now, I think it's time to take care of you and get you better and then I can take you home" Rick smiled and gave Monica a nod
Lesley winced but forced herself to stay awake... " Th-the kids R-Rick please... Is the baby alright... Rick we ha-have to find him.." Lesley started to try to get up
" Lesley easy... You have to calm down... Everything will be alright..." Rick tried to calm Lesley
" Rick, what happened with our son... Where's Riley... I want to see him I have to see that he's alright"
" Lesley I need you to calm down, the kids are safe, and as soon as I can I will bring them to you but I have to put you first... Sweetheart, please don't make me have to sedate you"
Lesley winced again when trying to sit up " R-Rick please... Please don't leave me alone"
" Lesley I'm never gonna leave you... Not ever... I'm gonna be right here and right by your side... In fact I actually have a surprise for you but I think it's time that you try to get some rest..." Rick gave Lesley a kiss
Rick stepped out with Monica as she finished with Lesley in the ICU
" I think bringing Riley in to see her would help her and help ease her fears for the kids..." Rick stated
" Well first I think we better see how she recovers Rick... She did just have major open heart surgery and I don't think I have to tell you just how dangerous it could be for her"
" Monica, do me a favor... Let me worry about that with her okay, I know the dangers real well and I know she's just had major surgery and that isn't gonna change my mind with letting see her son."
" Loath as I am to say this Rick, I think you are playing a dangerous game!" Monica called out
" Well I didn't ask your opinion." Rick bit out and walked off
Rick went up to the NICU to check on Riley while Lesley was asleep so he could have alittle time before bringing him up to the ICU after Lesley was to be transferred.
" Dana, how is he?" Rick asked
" He's perfectly healthy, there's no signs of anything wrong with him, he's one strong determined little boy." Dana answered with pleasure.
" Hey he's just as stubborn as his mother.. and I of course could not be more proud about it... I'm gonna bring him up and surprise Lesley... Would you mind helping me out?" Rick asked with a smile
" I don't mind at all... I'm about to sign out and head home so I have no problem with helping you... How is Lesley?" Dana asked
" She's hanging in there... She had a few difficulties but now that our little guy is home and is safe... She's gonna be the happiest woman in the world and I can't wait to see it!" Rick stated with pleasure and a grin
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" I thought you might like to have some company.. how are you feeling?" Jessie asked with a smile and sat down next to Lesley.
" I'm okay... It's so good to see you Jessie, you have no idea just how much I've missed you today..." Lesley reached for a hug
" You scared us... We thought we were gonna lose you..."
" I... I'm sorry Jessie... I never meant to do that, I never meant to scare you or Rick..." Lesley got out
" Hey what matters is you're alright and you're gonna be going home soon..." Jessie gently hugged Lesley as Rick peeked through the door. " And I can't wait to have my beautiful little bug at home where she belongs.." Rick smiled but couldn't hide the grin fast enough
" Richard Webber when you call me your bug you usually have something up your sleeve... what did you do... You did something.." Lesley gazed and raised a brow at him
" Do I need a reason to think of my absolute favorite woman in the world?" Rick grinned
When all Lesley did was raise a brow and looked at Rick, he grinned again and reached for her hand..." I have a small surprise for you Lesley but first things first" Rick paused for a kiss and then continued " close those eyes.. and no peeking"
Lesley rolled her eyes but closed them like Rick said so when he signaled for Dana and motioned for her to step in with Riley, he had to give Jessie the look to tell her to hold in her excitement...
" Lesley, are you ready?" Rick smiled.
" I guess but I really wish you would tell me what is going on" Lesley replied
" Well you can open your eyes now darlin he won't be going anywhere until we bring you home" Rick grinned and put Riley in her lap.
Opening her eyes, Lesley didn't know what to expect but when she saw that Riley was back safe and in her arms again she couldn't hold back the tears that had escaped because she felt relieved that he was safe and she wasn't gonna have to go through another loss of another child again... " How... Ri-Rick... I... Who brought..." Lesley gave up on trying to speak..
" Captain Ramsey immediately brought him here when he was found in Jersey City by the Jersey City police department... He's alright and he is safe... I will never let anything happen to you or the kids ever again..." Rick stated and thanked Dana for her help.
" Dana he's really alright..." Lesley asked
" He's perfectly healthy, Lesley... Get some rest you need it." Dana smiled
" I don't think I could get some rest... All I want to do is be with you and our son..." Lesley sniffled and leaned into Rick
" And we'll be right here Lesley right by your side... Just rest sweetheart..." Rick gave Lesley a kiss and stepped to the side with Jessie...
" To see her smile Jessie and see her able to relax again I got to tell you I was afraid that I may not see that again..."
" Lesley is a stubborn girl and so is your son and he's okay so you keep that in your mind." Jessie patted Rick's arm and moved to get a couple of things together.
Rick took Riley back up to the NICU while Lesley was asleep but was in no rush to leave her side otherwise until he was to bring her home.
Rick felt it was okay while Lesley was still asleep to call to the house to check on the girls while he had the chance.
" Ruby, thank you for watching the girls... As soon as I can I'll let you know when you can bring the girls... And I'll tell Lesley you're thinking about her..." Rick said just as he was getting off the phone
" Rick it's about time you get some sleep... You have alot going on and Lesley will need you to be at your best for when you take her and your son home soon" Steve suggested
" You got a point Steve and you're right... I could use some sleep but I think I will stay up alittle bit longer... Right now just watching Lesley, and seeing that she can rest again at ease now with Riley home safely I am a happy man again."
