Chapter 24
The next day
Avery went back to Kelly's for breakfast. She really didn't like Port Charles that much but it was beginning to grow on her. She still didn't know what was going on with her sister except that she was an agent for the World Security Bureau and now on vacation. Something was wrong with that story but she Avery didn't know what it was.
~~~
Jason walked into Sonny's penthouse. The decor was dark and depressing again since Carly had left. Sonny was standing at the desk talking on the phone when Jason entered.
"Just find out where she went," he said before hanging up. "You came back."
"I heard about Robin."
Sonny only nodded.
"What's going on?" Jason asked.
"Shipments are disappearing in South America, in Danielle Cortez's territory. She disappeared with her son yesterday."
"You think she's behind it?"
"Now I do."
"I'll look into it."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah." Sonny only nodded as Jason left.
~~~
Danielle, Isaiah, Robin, Zander, Jordan, Lisa Marie, Rayna, and Cayla got into separate cars after the plane landed in Port Charles. They had landed at an abandoned airstrip outside of town.
Danielle, Isaiah, Rayna, and Cayla got in one car heading towards the PC Hotel. Isaiah was still confused about what was going on but Danielle had told him that he would know everything when they met up with Maria and Avery.
Robin, Zander, Lisa Marie, and Jordan got into another car going to Harborview Towers. Sarah had told them how to get in without being seen. The least thing they needed was Sonny finding out the truth.
~~~
Maria walked into Robert and Anna's hotel room. Robert was sitting in front of the computer and Anna was still asleep.
"What are you doing?" she asked leaning over Robert's shoulder.
"Sending the WSB a little present," he said.
"Sydney," Maria noted. "Does mom know?"
"She should."
"What are you planning on doing?"
"I'm sending it to the network. I'm hoping that it will throw them off."
"Cell phones?"
"Already taken care of."
She raised her eyebrows. "You fried them."
"Yup." She shook her head.
"Please tell me that you covered your tracks."
"Danielle did. She rerouted it to make it seem that the director sent it out, but by that time, he should either be dead or the world will know that he's Lieman."
~~~
Gino Montoya was a big man. He used his 6 foot, 7 inches to tower over people. He weighed 300 pounds and it was all muscle.
Frisco watched him from a distance. Gino was leading the first of two groups onto the island. He was leading the other. They were to get in, get Aiden and Sabrina, then get out.
~~~
"You were gone when I got up," Avery said to Maria as they sat at a table.
"I had an early meeting," Maria said. "Mom and Isaiah will meet us at the hotel for lunch."
"Then will I finally be told what's going on?"
"Yes," Maria said looking up to see Jason walk in. "My day just keeps getting better and better."
"What do you mean?"
"The guy who just walked in is Jason Morgan. He's Sonny Corinthos's right hand. Corinthos's shipments are disappearing in mom's territory."
"Is mom..."
"No. No one's trying to start a war except Helena."
"Who's Helena?"
"At lunch."
~~~
Aiden watched Sabrina play. He was standing in the doorway blocking her from the multitude of guards wandering around the island. He hoped the Frisco and Gino hurried up. He wanted them to get Sabrina away from the island. He didn't care about himself; he just didn't want her hurt.
~~~
Luke led Laura into the house. Lulu came running out of the kitchen and straight to her parents.
"You're home," she said as Lesley came out of the kitchen.
~~~
Frisco walked through the offices of the house. He had almost been seen once so he was being more careful. He had sent his team to check the third floor rooms. He was down the hall from the main bedrooms of the house when he saw Lieman aka Director Santos walking towards his hiding spot.
He cursed under his breath and ducked into another office as Lieman walked into the one he had been hiding in. With a small sigh of relief, Frisco continued down the hall. The first two bedrooms were locked.
He walked into the third.
"Well, well, well," he said with a small smile. Aiden had been standing at the window and turned when Frisco spoke.
"It's time to go," he said. Frisco nodded.
"What's going on?"
"Lieman switched out his team. They're Helena's people."
"Damn't. Where's Sabrina?"
"I don't know. They came in here, knocked me out and took her."
~~~
Lesley had taken Lulu to the park so Luke and Laura were alone. "What are we going to do, Luke?"
"I don't know Angel. I don't trust Mikkos but Robert confirmed everything he said."
"What about Lisa Marie?"
He shook his head. "I don't know. We'll find out when everything settles down."
~~~
Danielle and Isaiah walked into the PC Grille. Maria and Avery were already waiting. Danielle smiled at them both and they all sat down. Maria looked at her mother who nodded.
Together, Maria and Danielle told them everything about Jack, Helena, and Mikkos. Neither had even mentioned Aiden or Sydney.
~~~
Robert, Anna, and Sean walked into Laura's house to find her asleep on the sofa and Luke coming downstairs.
"What's up?" he asked.
"The plane landed a few hours ago. They're all safe."
"Where?"
"Harborview Towers."
~~~
"Is there anything else?" Avery asked. Danielle and Maria shared a look.
"Yes," Danielle answered.
"What?"
"You have a brother and another sister. Aiden is living on a private island that Mikkos owns. And Sydney..."
"Sydney was killed years ago," Maria said. "She was my twin sister. Helena was responsible for her death. She would have killed me too if Aiden hadn't have stopped her."
"Sydney's death was what forced your father and I to keep all of this a secret from you. We felt that we were doing you a favor by not telling you the truth about the Cassadines. I know now that we were only putting you in more danger."
"Look, why don't you two go upstairs to the penthouse while mom and I talk," Maria suggested. Avery and Isaiah nodded and left the table.
"Okay, Marianna Louisa, what the hell are you and my brother planning?"
~~~
A young woman with dark hair walked into Kelly's. She was wearing a light blue sweater and old jeans. All she carried was a backpack. Elizabeth was standing at the counter as she walked over and sat down. Her dark eyes darted all over the room, making Elizabeth wonder what she was running from.
"Coffee?" Elizabeth suggested.
"Water," the woman replied. "And a muffin."
Elizabeth nodded and watched the woman dig in her bag. "Hey," she said, "it's on the house."
The woman looked up, surprised. "Thank you."
~~~
"Nothing," Maria said.
"Do not lie to me, Maria. What are you two planning?"
"How do you know that we're planning anything?"
"Trust me, I know you and I know Robert and I know when you two are planning something. What is it?"
"Helena thinks that Sydney is alive."
"Why?"
"Last night, when you called him, he mentioned her name. Helena thinks that he was talking about Sydney the person as opposed to the program."
"What does that have to do with anything?"
"Helena told Lieman that she wants "Sydney" dead."
"So you're going to play a game with them."
"Yes."
"Who's idea was this?"
"Mine."
She shook her head. "You certainly think like Robert." She sighed. "I guess that I can't talk you out of this, can I?"
"Nope."
"Okay, then I won't try to."
Maria smiled. "I have to go meet with Sean and Robert. I'll see you later."
"Good luck, malenkaya," Danielle said as Maria walked away. She sighed heavily and motioned for the waiter to bring her another drink.
~~~
Frisco and Aiden moved through the house looking for the others and for Sabrina. They had no idea where she had been taken or why Lieman would take her. Frisco couldn't risk radioing the other team members so the two just stuck to looking all over the house. Frisco had tried to get Aiden to go back to the safe house but he refused to leave without Sabrina. Frisco couldn't really blame the kid; he'd do the same thing if it were Maxie or Georgie.
They reached the end of a hall when a thought occurred to Frisco. The two quickly ducked into a room and Frisco pulled out a cell phone.
~~~
Sonny walked into the No Name. He was going to meet a former associate of Antonio Cortez.
"Mr. Corinthos," the man said standing.
"Mr. Alcazar," Sonny said shaking his hand. "I understand that you were associates with Antonio Cortez."
"Yes, we did some business together. What do you want to know?"
"About his wife, Danielle."
"Oh, I see."
"You know her?"
"Yes, unfortunately, I do."
"Why do you say that?"
~~~
Danielle walked into her hotel suite.
"It's about time you showed up," a voice said walking up behind her.
~~~
Luis Alcazar sighed and sipped his drink. "She has connections."
"We all do," Sonny said irritably.
"Not like her. Her older brother and sister-in-law are former WSB agents. Her other brother is a cop."
"And she married into the Cortez family?"
"It gets worse," Luis said.
"I don't see how," Sonny muttered.
~~~
Danielle spun around to face the intruder. "What the hell are you doing here, Morgan?"
"My boss wants to talk to you," Jason said.
"Then tell him to come here. I don't deal with lackeys." She smiled slightly. "At least in your case, I don't."
~~~
"She's also related to the Cassadines," Luis said.
"How?"
"I'm not sure."
"Thank you for the information," Sonny said standing up. He left the restaurant before he could see a small smile grace Luis' lips.
"You, Mr. Corinthos, are very welcome," he said pulling out a cell phone. "It's done. You can tell Danielle that he's curious, but he won't make a move anytime soon. I'll be in touch."
~~~
The woman left Kelly's and sat on a bench on the docks near Helena's yacht. She watched the activity with interest as someone sat down next to her. She didn't have to look up to see who it was.
"What do you want?" she asked harshly.
"Come now, Cia, you know me."
"That I do," she said coldly.
"He can't protect you. Too much is going on here right now."
"Go to hell."
"I own hell, remember?"
She moved to stand up but he grabbed her arm causing her to cry out in pain. "Let go of me, you bastard."
"You're coming with me Alicia."
"Over my dead body."
"Then so be it," he said pulling out a knife and holding it against her throat.
"What's going on here?" Lucky asked walking towards them.
"Leave it alone, kid," the man said. "This is between me and her."
~~~
"What does that mean?" Jason asked, unnerved by this woman.
"It means whatever you want it to mean," Danielle said with a smile as the door opened and Robert walked in.
"What's going on here?" he asked.
"Nothing," Danielle said coldly. "Leave, now Morgan."
"Not until I get some answers."
"Over the balcony?" Robert suggested with a grin.
She sighed. "No. Really Robert, you need to get more class in the way you kill people."
"It's not like he matters."
"You are right."
"Anyways, Frisco called, he needs you to do a thermal scan of the island. Lieman took Sabrina and Aiden doesn't know where."
She turned around to her computer on the desk and began typing. "Phone," she asked and Robert dialed Frisco's phone and handed it to her. "Get rid of the lackey."
"With pleasure."
"Robert, please."
"What?"
"You've been spending way too much time around the family."
~~~
Sonny walked into the penthouse and sat down at the desk. Who was Danielle Cortez? She definitely wasn't who he thought she was, she was a lot more and he wasn't quite sure how to handle her.
~~~
Nikolas walked into Wyndemere and went up to Stefan's study. Things were starting to get strange around the town and he wasn't sure how his uncle was handling it all. He hadn't seen him much since the funeral and he regretted not being there, even if Jordan was really alive.
He walked into the study, shocked to see so many people there. Two people he recognized from pictures but thought were long dead. He saw Sarah there, Alexis, Melanie, and two other women he didn't recognize. He stayed out of sight right outside the room.
~
"It shouldn't matter what Danielle is planning," Victor said. "As long as it gets what we want."
"Between her and her brother, this entire thing has gone to hell," Melanie said.
"It was already gone by the time mom got involved," Maria said defensively.
"Maria," Mikkos warned.
"Don't bloody start," Maria said.
"Can we stop the personal attacks?" Alexis asked.
Maria collapsed down onto the sofa with a sigh. She glanced around at the occupants of the room. Mikkos, Victor, and Stefan were conferring in one corner. Alexis was talking to Fiona, Melanie, and Sarah. She shook her head. When did things get so complicated?
"Okay, how's this, we all know what's happening the day after tomorrow, don't we?" Maria said suddenly getting everyone's attention. "Well, right now, we need to quit bickering and make sure that we are prepared."
"Exactly," Alexis said.
"We need to get everyone together tonight. We need to make sure that everyone is safe and that everyone knows what's at stake here. Can we agree on that?"
"And where exactly will this meeting take place?" Stefan asked.
"Right here," Mikkos said. "As soon as Aiden gets here we will begin."
~~~
"Why don't you go on?" Lucky said. "It's not smart to attack a woman on these docks."
"Who's gonna stop me, you?"
"Not me," Lucky said. "Him."
The man turned around only to the thrown to the ground. Lucky grabbed Cia as Sonny approached them. One of his men was getting rid of the attacker.
"Are you okay?" Sonny asked her. She nodded hesitantly. "Get her home, Lucky," he said before leaving. Lucky nodded and looked at Cia.
"I'm Lucky Spencer," he told her.
"Cia..." she began, but stopped. "Spencer? As in Luke Spencer?"
~~~
"Okay, Frisco, there's two people in Sarah's main room," Danielle told Frisco as Robert walked into her hotel room.
She heard the phone drop and the sound of voices. She knew that they had found Sabrina. She nodded to Robert as Frisco confirmed her suspicions.
"We got her, we're coming back."
She hung up and turned to face Robert. "So what's this I hear about you and Maria playing a game with Helena?"
~~~
Aiden held onto Sabrina tightly while Frisco took care of the man that had been guarding her.
"What now?" Aiden asked Frisco.
"We find the rest of the team and get back to Port Charles."
~~~
Luke had taken Laura up the stairs to sleep. When he came back down he saw Lucky walk in with a young woman.
"Cowboy, what's going on here?"
"Hey, dad," Lucky said. "This is Cia, and she has something to tell you that you might want to hear."
~~~
Helena walked out of the warehouse with a smile on her face. Only one more day and then her timoria would be complete. She would get revenge on the family and get control of the estate. But first, she would have to get rid of Lieman and her daughter.
She smiled as she got into her limo. "Ari, stop at Harborview Towers."
~~~
Maria sighed. She now had the job of making sure that everyone was going to be at the meeting, which was difficult. She glanced at the list of people that Stefan had compiled of people that needed to be there.
"Are you sure about this?" she asked Mikkos.
"Why?"
"Just curious," she said before leaving the study.
~
Nikolas had tried to hide before the woman he knew only as Maria came out of Stefan's study. She glanced at him before shaking her head.
"You really need to work on your eavesdropping skills. You're not supposed to get caught."
"And you would be?" Nikolas questioned following her down the hall.
"A friend. But it is a good thing you're here, you can help me make some of these phone calls."
"What's going on?"
"Oh, Helena's plotting the end of the world, what else? Everyone that you care about is in danger and they all need to be here tonight for a meeting to discuss how to stop Helena."
"Who are you?"
"Maria, that's all you need to know, Nikolas."
The next day
Avery went back to Kelly's for breakfast. She really didn't like Port Charles that much but it was beginning to grow on her. She still didn't know what was going on with her sister except that she was an agent for the World Security Bureau and now on vacation. Something was wrong with that story but she Avery didn't know what it was.
~~~
Jason walked into Sonny's penthouse. The decor was dark and depressing again since Carly had left. Sonny was standing at the desk talking on the phone when Jason entered.
"Just find out where she went," he said before hanging up. "You came back."
"I heard about Robin."
Sonny only nodded.
"What's going on?" Jason asked.
"Shipments are disappearing in South America, in Danielle Cortez's territory. She disappeared with her son yesterday."
"You think she's behind it?"
"Now I do."
"I'll look into it."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah." Sonny only nodded as Jason left.
~~~
Danielle, Isaiah, Robin, Zander, Jordan, Lisa Marie, Rayna, and Cayla got into separate cars after the plane landed in Port Charles. They had landed at an abandoned airstrip outside of town.
Danielle, Isaiah, Rayna, and Cayla got in one car heading towards the PC Hotel. Isaiah was still confused about what was going on but Danielle had told him that he would know everything when they met up with Maria and Avery.
Robin, Zander, Lisa Marie, and Jordan got into another car going to Harborview Towers. Sarah had told them how to get in without being seen. The least thing they needed was Sonny finding out the truth.
~~~
Maria walked into Robert and Anna's hotel room. Robert was sitting in front of the computer and Anna was still asleep.
"What are you doing?" she asked leaning over Robert's shoulder.
"Sending the WSB a little present," he said.
"Sydney," Maria noted. "Does mom know?"
"She should."
"What are you planning on doing?"
"I'm sending it to the network. I'm hoping that it will throw them off."
"Cell phones?"
"Already taken care of."
She raised her eyebrows. "You fried them."
"Yup." She shook her head.
"Please tell me that you covered your tracks."
"Danielle did. She rerouted it to make it seem that the director sent it out, but by that time, he should either be dead or the world will know that he's Lieman."
~~~
Gino Montoya was a big man. He used his 6 foot, 7 inches to tower over people. He weighed 300 pounds and it was all muscle.
Frisco watched him from a distance. Gino was leading the first of two groups onto the island. He was leading the other. They were to get in, get Aiden and Sabrina, then get out.
~~~
"You were gone when I got up," Avery said to Maria as they sat at a table.
"I had an early meeting," Maria said. "Mom and Isaiah will meet us at the hotel for lunch."
"Then will I finally be told what's going on?"
"Yes," Maria said looking up to see Jason walk in. "My day just keeps getting better and better."
"What do you mean?"
"The guy who just walked in is Jason Morgan. He's Sonny Corinthos's right hand. Corinthos's shipments are disappearing in mom's territory."
"Is mom..."
"No. No one's trying to start a war except Helena."
"Who's Helena?"
"At lunch."
~~~
Aiden watched Sabrina play. He was standing in the doorway blocking her from the multitude of guards wandering around the island. He hoped the Frisco and Gino hurried up. He wanted them to get Sabrina away from the island. He didn't care about himself; he just didn't want her hurt.
~~~
Luke led Laura into the house. Lulu came running out of the kitchen and straight to her parents.
"You're home," she said as Lesley came out of the kitchen.
~~~
Frisco walked through the offices of the house. He had almost been seen once so he was being more careful. He had sent his team to check the third floor rooms. He was down the hall from the main bedrooms of the house when he saw Lieman aka Director Santos walking towards his hiding spot.
He cursed under his breath and ducked into another office as Lieman walked into the one he had been hiding in. With a small sigh of relief, Frisco continued down the hall. The first two bedrooms were locked.
He walked into the third.
"Well, well, well," he said with a small smile. Aiden had been standing at the window and turned when Frisco spoke.
"It's time to go," he said. Frisco nodded.
"What's going on?"
"Lieman switched out his team. They're Helena's people."
"Damn't. Where's Sabrina?"
"I don't know. They came in here, knocked me out and took her."
~~~
Lesley had taken Lulu to the park so Luke and Laura were alone. "What are we going to do, Luke?"
"I don't know Angel. I don't trust Mikkos but Robert confirmed everything he said."
"What about Lisa Marie?"
He shook his head. "I don't know. We'll find out when everything settles down."
~~~
Danielle and Isaiah walked into the PC Grille. Maria and Avery were already waiting. Danielle smiled at them both and they all sat down. Maria looked at her mother who nodded.
Together, Maria and Danielle told them everything about Jack, Helena, and Mikkos. Neither had even mentioned Aiden or Sydney.
~~~
Robert, Anna, and Sean walked into Laura's house to find her asleep on the sofa and Luke coming downstairs.
"What's up?" he asked.
"The plane landed a few hours ago. They're all safe."
"Where?"
"Harborview Towers."
~~~
"Is there anything else?" Avery asked. Danielle and Maria shared a look.
"Yes," Danielle answered.
"What?"
"You have a brother and another sister. Aiden is living on a private island that Mikkos owns. And Sydney..."
"Sydney was killed years ago," Maria said. "She was my twin sister. Helena was responsible for her death. She would have killed me too if Aiden hadn't have stopped her."
"Sydney's death was what forced your father and I to keep all of this a secret from you. We felt that we were doing you a favor by not telling you the truth about the Cassadines. I know now that we were only putting you in more danger."
"Look, why don't you two go upstairs to the penthouse while mom and I talk," Maria suggested. Avery and Isaiah nodded and left the table.
"Okay, Marianna Louisa, what the hell are you and my brother planning?"
~~~
A young woman with dark hair walked into Kelly's. She was wearing a light blue sweater and old jeans. All she carried was a backpack. Elizabeth was standing at the counter as she walked over and sat down. Her dark eyes darted all over the room, making Elizabeth wonder what she was running from.
"Coffee?" Elizabeth suggested.
"Water," the woman replied. "And a muffin."
Elizabeth nodded and watched the woman dig in her bag. "Hey," she said, "it's on the house."
The woman looked up, surprised. "Thank you."
~~~
"Nothing," Maria said.
"Do not lie to me, Maria. What are you two planning?"
"How do you know that we're planning anything?"
"Trust me, I know you and I know Robert and I know when you two are planning something. What is it?"
"Helena thinks that Sydney is alive."
"Why?"
"Last night, when you called him, he mentioned her name. Helena thinks that he was talking about Sydney the person as opposed to the program."
"What does that have to do with anything?"
"Helena told Lieman that she wants "Sydney" dead."
"So you're going to play a game with them."
"Yes."
"Who's idea was this?"
"Mine."
She shook her head. "You certainly think like Robert." She sighed. "I guess that I can't talk you out of this, can I?"
"Nope."
"Okay, then I won't try to."
Maria smiled. "I have to go meet with Sean and Robert. I'll see you later."
"Good luck, malenkaya," Danielle said as Maria walked away. She sighed heavily and motioned for the waiter to bring her another drink.
~~~
Frisco and Aiden moved through the house looking for the others and for Sabrina. They had no idea where she had been taken or why Lieman would take her. Frisco couldn't risk radioing the other team members so the two just stuck to looking all over the house. Frisco had tried to get Aiden to go back to the safe house but he refused to leave without Sabrina. Frisco couldn't really blame the kid; he'd do the same thing if it were Maxie or Georgie.
They reached the end of a hall when a thought occurred to Frisco. The two quickly ducked into a room and Frisco pulled out a cell phone.
~~~
Sonny walked into the No Name. He was going to meet a former associate of Antonio Cortez.
"Mr. Corinthos," the man said standing.
"Mr. Alcazar," Sonny said shaking his hand. "I understand that you were associates with Antonio Cortez."
"Yes, we did some business together. What do you want to know?"
"About his wife, Danielle."
"Oh, I see."
"You know her?"
"Yes, unfortunately, I do."
"Why do you say that?"
~~~
Danielle walked into her hotel suite.
"It's about time you showed up," a voice said walking up behind her.
~~~
Luis Alcazar sighed and sipped his drink. "She has connections."
"We all do," Sonny said irritably.
"Not like her. Her older brother and sister-in-law are former WSB agents. Her other brother is a cop."
"And she married into the Cortez family?"
"It gets worse," Luis said.
"I don't see how," Sonny muttered.
~~~
Danielle spun around to face the intruder. "What the hell are you doing here, Morgan?"
"My boss wants to talk to you," Jason said.
"Then tell him to come here. I don't deal with lackeys." She smiled slightly. "At least in your case, I don't."
~~~
"She's also related to the Cassadines," Luis said.
"How?"
"I'm not sure."
"Thank you for the information," Sonny said standing up. He left the restaurant before he could see a small smile grace Luis' lips.
"You, Mr. Corinthos, are very welcome," he said pulling out a cell phone. "It's done. You can tell Danielle that he's curious, but he won't make a move anytime soon. I'll be in touch."
~~~
The woman left Kelly's and sat on a bench on the docks near Helena's yacht. She watched the activity with interest as someone sat down next to her. She didn't have to look up to see who it was.
"What do you want?" she asked harshly.
"Come now, Cia, you know me."
"That I do," she said coldly.
"He can't protect you. Too much is going on here right now."
"Go to hell."
"I own hell, remember?"
She moved to stand up but he grabbed her arm causing her to cry out in pain. "Let go of me, you bastard."
"You're coming with me Alicia."
"Over my dead body."
"Then so be it," he said pulling out a knife and holding it against her throat.
"What's going on here?" Lucky asked walking towards them.
"Leave it alone, kid," the man said. "This is between me and her."
~~~
"What does that mean?" Jason asked, unnerved by this woman.
"It means whatever you want it to mean," Danielle said with a smile as the door opened and Robert walked in.
"What's going on here?" he asked.
"Nothing," Danielle said coldly. "Leave, now Morgan."
"Not until I get some answers."
"Over the balcony?" Robert suggested with a grin.
She sighed. "No. Really Robert, you need to get more class in the way you kill people."
"It's not like he matters."
"You are right."
"Anyways, Frisco called, he needs you to do a thermal scan of the island. Lieman took Sabrina and Aiden doesn't know where."
She turned around to her computer on the desk and began typing. "Phone," she asked and Robert dialed Frisco's phone and handed it to her. "Get rid of the lackey."
"With pleasure."
"Robert, please."
"What?"
"You've been spending way too much time around the family."
~~~
Sonny walked into the penthouse and sat down at the desk. Who was Danielle Cortez? She definitely wasn't who he thought she was, she was a lot more and he wasn't quite sure how to handle her.
~~~
Nikolas walked into Wyndemere and went up to Stefan's study. Things were starting to get strange around the town and he wasn't sure how his uncle was handling it all. He hadn't seen him much since the funeral and he regretted not being there, even if Jordan was really alive.
He walked into the study, shocked to see so many people there. Two people he recognized from pictures but thought were long dead. He saw Sarah there, Alexis, Melanie, and two other women he didn't recognize. He stayed out of sight right outside the room.
~
"It shouldn't matter what Danielle is planning," Victor said. "As long as it gets what we want."
"Between her and her brother, this entire thing has gone to hell," Melanie said.
"It was already gone by the time mom got involved," Maria said defensively.
"Maria," Mikkos warned.
"Don't bloody start," Maria said.
"Can we stop the personal attacks?" Alexis asked.
Maria collapsed down onto the sofa with a sigh. She glanced around at the occupants of the room. Mikkos, Victor, and Stefan were conferring in one corner. Alexis was talking to Fiona, Melanie, and Sarah. She shook her head. When did things get so complicated?
"Okay, how's this, we all know what's happening the day after tomorrow, don't we?" Maria said suddenly getting everyone's attention. "Well, right now, we need to quit bickering and make sure that we are prepared."
"Exactly," Alexis said.
"We need to get everyone together tonight. We need to make sure that everyone is safe and that everyone knows what's at stake here. Can we agree on that?"
"And where exactly will this meeting take place?" Stefan asked.
"Right here," Mikkos said. "As soon as Aiden gets here we will begin."
~~~
"Why don't you go on?" Lucky said. "It's not smart to attack a woman on these docks."
"Who's gonna stop me, you?"
"Not me," Lucky said. "Him."
The man turned around only to the thrown to the ground. Lucky grabbed Cia as Sonny approached them. One of his men was getting rid of the attacker.
"Are you okay?" Sonny asked her. She nodded hesitantly. "Get her home, Lucky," he said before leaving. Lucky nodded and looked at Cia.
"I'm Lucky Spencer," he told her.
"Cia..." she began, but stopped. "Spencer? As in Luke Spencer?"
~~~
"Okay, Frisco, there's two people in Sarah's main room," Danielle told Frisco as Robert walked into her hotel room.
She heard the phone drop and the sound of voices. She knew that they had found Sabrina. She nodded to Robert as Frisco confirmed her suspicions.
"We got her, we're coming back."
She hung up and turned to face Robert. "So what's this I hear about you and Maria playing a game with Helena?"
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Aiden held onto Sabrina tightly while Frisco took care of the man that had been guarding her.
"What now?" Aiden asked Frisco.
"We find the rest of the team and get back to Port Charles."
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Luke had taken Laura up the stairs to sleep. When he came back down he saw Lucky walk in with a young woman.
"Cowboy, what's going on here?"
"Hey, dad," Lucky said. "This is Cia, and she has something to tell you that you might want to hear."
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Helena walked out of the warehouse with a smile on her face. Only one more day and then her timoria would be complete. She would get revenge on the family and get control of the estate. But first, she would have to get rid of Lieman and her daughter.
She smiled as she got into her limo. "Ari, stop at Harborview Towers."
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Maria sighed. She now had the job of making sure that everyone was going to be at the meeting, which was difficult. She glanced at the list of people that Stefan had compiled of people that needed to be there.
"Are you sure about this?" she asked Mikkos.
"Why?"
"Just curious," she said before leaving the study.
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Nikolas had tried to hide before the woman he knew only as Maria came out of Stefan's study. She glanced at him before shaking her head.
"You really need to work on your eavesdropping skills. You're not supposed to get caught."
"And you would be?" Nikolas questioned following her down the hall.
"A friend. But it is a good thing you're here, you can help me make some of these phone calls."
"What's going on?"
"Oh, Helena's plotting the end of the world, what else? Everyone that you care about is in danger and they all need to be here tonight for a meeting to discuss how to stop Helena."
"Who are you?"
"Maria, that's all you need to know, Nikolas."