Chapter 3

Laura had just finished getting dressed when someone knocked on the door of the hotel room.  She looked nervously at Luke.

"What if it's Scott?" she asked.

Luke motioned for her to be quiet as he got his gun ready.  He went to the door.  "Who is it?" he asked.

"Roy."

Luke and Laura both breathed a sigh of relief.  Luke unlocked the door and opened it just enough for Roy to squeeze through.

"Were you followed?"

"No.  I made sure of it," Roy said setting down a black duffel bag.  He walked over and gave Laura a hug.  "How are you holding up."

"I'm fine," she said with a smile.

"Were you able to get all the stuff I wanted?" Luke asked picking up the duffel bag.

"Yeah, it's all in there.  Do you need me to get you a car or anything?"

"No.  We ditched the van and rented a car."

Roy nodded.  "Luke if you need my help, just ask."

"No I have all the help I need," Luke told him.  He smiled at Laura.

"Ok if you're sure," Roy said heading for the door.  "Promise me that you will call me if you need me."

"We will," Luke assured him letting him out.  "Thanks for bringing this stuff."  He closed the door behind Roy.  He turned back to Laura.

"What's in the bag Luke?"

"You'll find out when we need them," Luke said with a smile.  He walked over and turned on the television just in time to see their pictures on the news.

"And if anyone has any information regarding the location of Luke and Laura Spencer, you are encouraged to contact either Lieutenant Taggert of the Port Charles Police Department at 555-3497 or Acting District Attorney Scott Baldwin at 555-1519," the announcer said.

Luke turned the television off and sat down on the bed.  "Well there goes our plans to sneak into the hospital."

"Not necessarily," Laura said.  She started looking through the carpet bag that Luke had brought with them.  She found what she was looking for and disappeared into the bathroom.

Several minutes later she came out wearing a red wig and glasses.  Luke's mouth dropped open in amazement when he saw her.

"Wow.  Laura?  Is that you?"

"Yes," she laughed.  "Do you like it?"

"You look fantastic.  I almost didn't recognize you," he said walking over to her.  He kissed her gently on the cheek.

"Good.  That means that no one at the hospital will recognize me."

"You're not going there alone."

"Luke, you step one foot into that hospital and they'll throw you in jail for killing Rick.  At least I have this disguise.  I stand a better chance on my own."

Luke looked like he was going to argue with her.  "Ok, but promise me that you won't take any unnecessary chances."

"I promise," Laura said kissing him.  "I'll be back in two hours," she added going out the door.

About twenty minutes later, Laura pulled up outside the hospital.  She walked quickly in the entrance and made her way to the stairway.  She went down the stairs to the basement and found herself in a long corridor.

Laura started down the corridor looking at the names on the doors.  Finally she found the room she wanted.  She checked to make sure no one was coming, then she slipped into the room.

She walked over to the file cabinets.  "Carter, Carter," she whispered to herself.  She found the drawer she wanted and opened it.  She started sorting through the folders and pulled out Theresa Carter's file.

"What are you doing here?" said a man's voice.

Laura turned around and found herself face to face with Scott Baldwin.