Pre-story ramble: If I'm being long winded please tell me, because I felt board writing this chapter. So you might want to skip to the end where the have dinner.

~Guest Room~

The next two days went on uneventful. Elizabeth was now settled, in the cozy guestroom of Sonny and Carly's penthouse. Elizabeth had to admit this room was better then her studio where she slept on a couch. Elizabeth was relaxing on the comforter. Her relaxation was ruined by Carly and Courtney.

"Elizabeth it's time to get the plan rolling. I was just down at Kelly's and I overheard that Ric is meeting one of his clients at "Dominicans" tonight so I called and made reservations for tonight too," Carly informed the younger woman.

"Okay," Elizabeth replied

Carly scoffed "Okay, okay" Carly repeated "Hello I'm talking about an great opportunity for Ric to see you out, with the people he hates namely Sonny, and all you have to say is okay."

"What do you want me to say?" she asked inquisitively.

"How about jumping in that closet and looking for a dress, with a smile on your face."

"Gee thanks Carly, I really wish I could see my dresses."

Carly sighed "I guess you got a point there," she snapped "Let see," She said walking to the closet.

Carly pulled out a white-laced skimpy dress and scrunched her face up "No." Courtney went to the other side and pulled one out one herself and thought it was more funeral wear then anything. Courtney heard Carly grunt at another one of Elizabeth's dresses and smiled.

"Hey, what about this one?" Courtney said pulling out a baby-blue satin gown. Carly looked at it, feeling at the material. "It's nothing wrong with it, but it's terribly outdated, plus it looks like a prom dress."

"It was my prom dress," Elizabeth said

"Well that's it" Courtney said hanging the dresses back up. Carly was now rubbing at her temples. "I wanted you to look beautiful and truly outrageous and you don't even have a decent dress."

"Well Carly, I not married to a man who has millions, like you are."

"Carly" Courtney called "I be right back, I know where to find the perfect dress." she said smiling.

Now it was just Carly and Elizabeth. "After two days at the kitchen table you should know where your plate and glass are so you want spill or miss your plate. At the restaurant, Courtney and I will arrange the table like the one in the kitchen to make it easier. Everything has got to be perfect including you so lets get started on your make-up and hair."

"Lead the way," Elizabeth smiled

~P.C. Hotel~

She wiped her tears away like many times before over the same guy. She looked over at the photo on her nightstand. She ran her red manicured fingernails over the frame. "You bitch, what's so special about you hmm?" She said picking the frame up. She held picture of Ric and Elizabeth. They looked happy, it was one of the true times she saw Ric smile. "I don't enjoy hurting her Ric, but you give me no choice." She sighed lightly. "Maybe getting rid of her is not the answer, maybe someone else is. No matter Ric, because when it's all said in done you'll be kissing my feet and these distractions and interference's will be nothing but dust in the wind. Port Charles want know what hit them. Now if you'll excuse me I have to get ready for my date with you tonight."

~Penthouse~

Courtney had come back with the dress. Carly was in awe over the dress, until she realized Courtney had took one her dresses and had it alternated to fit Elizabeth.

Sonny and Jason waited downstairs. Sonny was dressed in his usual attire and Jason was dressed in Black slacks, white cotton T-shirt, and black blazer. "I don't know why we can't stay home in eat" he complained

"Carly told me this is what she wanted to do tonight, yet it doesn't feel right because those three have not parted each other for the last four days." He explained. The penthouse door opened and the Michael and his baby-sitter Leticia (spelling) walked through. She was all dresses up.

"Hey Daddy, hey Jason."

"Hey buddy," Jason said "How was you're every first sleep over?"

"It was great! We watch TV, played video games, and ate pizza two days in a row. I can't believe I get to stay another night. I just stopped by here to get some more cloths."

"All right little man, go on and get your clothes and don't eat too much pizza." Sonny said. Sonny turned his attention to Leticia. "Leticia I know you're grown and you make your own decisions in all, but I need to keep track of your dates, just as a precaution. He said

"You are unbelievable Sonny" Carly said coming down stairs she had on a black satin sleeveless dress that stopped below her calf. Although she was pregnant, the dress fit her in the right places. Her make-up was flawless, and her hair framed her face stopping at the shoulders. "You mean to tell me after four months you don't know who Leticia dates?" she said shaking her head. "If I called Elizabeth down here she'd know even if she's blind she would know and I didn't have to tell here a thing." Leticia laughed at Carly's antics.

By this time, Courtney stepped downstairs. Her dress was silk white with a plunging V-neck that stopped mid-way, and a split came up her thigh. Like Carly her make-up was flawless, and her hair was simply, tied in a white ribbon that was weaved in with her golden locks. Courtney's hand was behind her helping Elizabeth down the stairs. Elizabeth's dress was pure red velvet, although Elizabeth wasn't very fond of that color at all, she looked gorgeous in it. Her hair was now two shades darker then before bringing out her porcelain like skin. Unlike Carly, and Courtney she wore a fire engine red lipstick.

Sonny and Jason breath was caught in their throats. Sonny spoke "You four ladies look impressively beautiful tonight, don't you agree Jason. Jason let out his breath that he hadn't realized he was holding. "Yeah they look great." He mumbled.

"Okay after we drop Michael off it's off to "Dominicans," Carly stated. Michael ran down stairs ready to go. He turned back to the adults in the room. "I'll never guess why you people like to play dress-up," he said leaving out the door. They laughed at the little boy except for Jason because he agreed with him.

~Dominicans~

Carly and Courtney sat on both sides of Elizabeth, rearranging the table. Leticia and Marco sat at their own private table. Neither Sonny nor Jason could believe that they were dating right under their noses. Max was lurking around checking everyone on the guest list, to the kitchen staff. In mid meal Max stepped to the table.

"Mr. Corinthos, Ric Lansing has arrived," He informed him.

"Keep a close eye on him," he whispered back. Sonny sighed and went back to his meal. Jason caught Sonny's look and knew something was up. He looked up surveying the area when his blue eye locked with Ric Lansing's face.

"Sonny," Jason called

"I know"

"Know what," Carly said looking from her plate, although she already knew.

"I think it's time we call it a night," Sonny said. "Sonny no," Carly snapped. "Don't let him ruin our evening, now we're having fun, let it stay that way." Sonny sighed and wanted to comply, but if Ric started anything, he was gone. Ten minutes later, Max walked back to the table "Faith Roscoe has arrived." Sonny nodded. Carly had a superb idea.

"Max, would you sit down, because you're scaring the straight and narrow people."

Sonny interjected "Carly's right people are starting to stare and we don't need this now, so sit here." Max sat at the table he never usually sat at and a plate of a gourmet meal was placed in front of him.

~Ric/Faith Table~

Ric hadn't noticed Sonny and his entourage when he came in, he sat and began to order when the blonde black widow sat down in the seat in front of him. "Faith I'm meeting a client here please excuse yourself," he said not even looking from the menu.

"I am your client, Mr. Lansing."

"You have got to be kidding me, you set yourself up as a client just to get close to me?" he sighed "I'll be going now."

"Ric wait I have a legit reason for your services," she told him. "What need a man who's crazy enough to bed you again?"

"I wanted your legal services" she smiled sarcastically. "It's about my late husband's lost accounts."

"Okay I'll give you five minutes."

~Sonny Table~

Carly now realized Ric had not seen them, and she needed to make their presence known. "Sonny, the baby and I need to go to the bathroom." She had now kicked Elizabeth under the table in response Liz kicked Courtney. Courtney got up, as well as helping Liz up. "I think we ladies could all use a break, Courtney suggested. "Carly don't go over there and start a fight," Sonny warned. "Sonny I had no intention of going over there to the psycho and the town tramp. Oh in Sonny, after I come back I want that dance you promised me."

~Faith/Ric Table~

Faith was making a good argument for Ric to use in a case, when his eyes fell upon Elizabeth and her companions. Faith realized Ric wasn't paying attention and turned her head to get a glimpse of what he was looking at. 'Why is she everywhere' she thought.

~Women's Restroom~

Fifteen Minutes had passed. Carly knew Sonny would send Max to come get them if they stayed gone to long and she was right. Max was making his way over, and so was Ric.

The ladies stepped out the door. "Elizabeth." Ric called "Can I see you for a moment?" Not really waiting for a response, he pulled Elizabeth violently toward him. "Ric, stop you're hurting me." But Ric kept his grip firm.

"Ric stop it okay." Carly pleaded. Carly had to admit she didn't expected Ric to get violent. Courtney had hurried over to Max.

"Problem Lansing?" Max said casually walking to the smaller man. "This is known of your business, go be lapdog like Jason," he snapped. By this time Elizabeth's tears had swelled in her eyes because of Ric's vice-like grip, which didn't go unnoticed by Max.

"Ric please, you're hurting her." Carly said. Ric had turned his attention to Carly. "Me hurting her, she's my wife I would. Ric didn't get the chance to finish. He didn't see Max's clinched fist come at him. His punch was swift and quick so Ric was out cold. Max pulled Ric's body into the Men's Restroom and left him in a bathroom stall. When he came out Carly and Courtney was cleaning Elizabeth's make-up.

"Let's go, now" he ordered. Max now knew what was really going on with the three. This was all about getting back at Ric. He ushered them back to the table. "Mr. Corinthos" Max called. Carly looked in fear at Max 'Was he going to tell their secret' she thought. "I think it's time we made an exit, I had to subdue Lansing, but he'll be up in a minute."

"Max what did you do to him? Sonny asked not that he cared about Ric. "He was harassing the three of them, and he was starting to act violently toward Elizabeth." Sonny looked over to Elizabeth and saw red marks starting to form on her arm that she was rubbing. "All right let's go, get Marco and Leticia too." Carly gave a thank you look to Max. Max knew he would end up regretting not telling the truth.

~Men's Bathroom~

Ric had called on his cell phone to Alcazar and informed what just happened. "Mr. Lansing you shouldn't have went over there. Ric have to stay away from Elizabeth, until we get our plan in motion, other wise we will fail before we even began."

"I guess your right, I did blew my stack when I saw her, she looked like she was having fun. I guess the brainwashing has begun."

"No Ric, she was merely playing a role for you, so you would get angry, a plan devised by Carly no doubt. You see a woman such as Elizabeth where's her heart on her sleeve, no way she's over you that quickly. As far as Faith goes, you finish whatever business you have with Faith. I don't need her to throwing a wrench in our plan, for now you keep her happy and out of our way. I'll be in touch."

~Limo~

Elizabeth asked Sonny if they could swing by her studio and pick up her mail, she asked if they could read anything important to her. Courtney saw a letter from Port Charles University, and decided to open it. At the same time, Carly found one from her landlord and a bank statement. "Courtney eyes went sad when she read the letter as did Carly's. Jason took the letters from them and read them. Jason had now handed the letter to Sonny.

Elizabeth heard her mail getting passed around and wanted to know why everyone was so silent. "What?" She asked nervously. "Sonny pinched the bridge of his nose. "Jason this is no coincidence that these letters could show up at the same time on the same day" Sonny said.

Elizabeth now worried "What is it?"

"Well the first letter is about school. You've have lost your scholarship and now you've been expelled." Elizabeth breath caught in her throat. "The second is a bank statement your trust fund you had is gone, and the third letter is about your building, it's being condemned in two weeks. I'd have to say Ric has been on the move."

Elizabeth was shocked "Would Ric really go this far?"

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Okay guys not much action in this chapter. My plot thickens in the next chapter. If you haven't guessed who Liz's guy is he makes his feelings known to the crazy lady with a baby.