Disclaimer: I own none of the people in this story I simply borrowed then From General Hospital. I have nothing so don't sue me Please. I promise to return your people when I Am finished.

Authors Note: Ok this is not a Fluffy Fic it is angst or it will be soon. I don't know how long this is yet. Hope you like it

Memories of red. Part 1



Hello, Elizabeth," Ric said smiling as he walled into Kelly's to take a seat at the counter. "Hey Ric, Coffee?" asked Liz From behind the counter "Yes please, it is very cold today." "What brings you here this afternoon I thought you were busy all day." "Well, my meeting with Carly ended early and I want to ask you a question." "Ok, what?" She asked leaning on the counter close to Ric." "Can you take a break?"

" You come in for coffee just to ask if I can take a break." She teased. Elizabeth looked around Kelly's. The Morning rush was over and Kelly's was nearly empty. "Courtney can you handle things for a few minutes I need to take a break." "OK," said Courtney as she came out of the Kitchen. "Oh, Hi Ric," she said looking from Ric to Elizabeth she smiled. "Sure I don't mind."

"Thanks Courtney," said Elizabeth. "Ok, Now what?" She asked as she turned to Ric smiling.

"Lets have a seat." Ric motioned to table and they went to sit down. "Ok Ric what's up your making me nervous." "I just wanted a few minutes with you to ask you a question. Don't worry so much.' "Ok," she said laughing. "I guess I do worry to much. So what did you want to ask me?'

"Will you attend the Opening of Carly's new club with me?" "Mr. Lansing are you asking me on a date?" "Yes" "A date? A real date?" Elizabeth asked laughing "Yes" Ric said laughing at Elizabeth. She is so beautiful when she was happy he thought.

"I would love to." "Great.Great, It's Friday and its black tie."

"Elizabeth!" called Courtney from the counter. Elizabeth finally took her eyes off of Ric and noticed there was a crowd. " I've got to go help Courtney were getting packed. Can we talk later?"

"Sure, I am going upstairs to do some work. I will see you in a while." Ric said as he left to walk upstairs. He stopped at the bottom of the staircase to watch Elizabeth wait on Customers before heading up.

When it had died down and Kelly's was empty. Elizabeth and Courtney bussed the tables and then took a break. Ric was coming down the stairs but stopped halfway down when he heard his name.

"So are you dating Ric?" asked Courtney. "Well we've hanging out but he just asked me on our first real date." Elizabeth said with a worried look on her face. "So why don't you look happier? I thought you really liked Ric." "I really do." "Then what's the matter?" "He asked me to the opening Of Carly's new Club." "That's Great! I'm the hostess, So what's the matter?"

" I don't have anything to wear and since I just paid my tuition I'm broke." "What size are you?" "I wear a 2." "Well then my clothes won't fit you. I could come over tomorrow night and we could go through you dresses we might be able to figure out something."

"Elizabeth" said Ric who had walked up behind the talking girls. Elizabeth Jumped. "How long have you been behind us?" she asked worried that he heard her talk with Courtney.

"I just came down the stairs," Ric said trying to put Elizabeth at ease. "Oh .OK, You startled me, " Elizabeth said laughing. "Are you off yet? I have a meeting I need to go to but I could walk you home first." "Yes, I 'm done. I would love it if you walked me home. I have to finish a painting for class on Thursday." Elizabeth said with a smile.

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The next day Kelly's was having a slow morning. Elizabeth came out of the kitchen and Found Courtney signing for a package. "Hey Elizabeth, I signed for a package for you it's there on the counter." Courtney said with a big grin on her face.

Ric had come down the stairs and taken a seat at one of the tables. He waited for one of the waitresses to come over and hoped it would be Elizabeth.

"So what did you sign for?" Elizabeth asked. "Its, a package for you from Wydem's department store. There is a card. "Ok, but I didn't order anything."

Before she could open the box Officer Taggert walked up to the counter. "Hello, Officer Taggert can I get you something this morning?" asked Elizabeth. "Miss Webber may I speak with you?" Ric walked up. "Are you here on Official business Officer?" he asked. "Not that it's any concern of yours Mr. Lansing but it is a personal matter. May I speak with you Elizabeth," asked Taggert? "Sure Taggert, no problem." She said as she walked with him to the far table leaving the box and card on the counter.

To be continued: