Alexis paced back and forth outside the door of Kristina's hospital room, and finally stopped as she gazed through the large open window at her sleeping daughter. She looked so peaceful. Leukemia? She was so young... what did she do to deserve this? She saw Ric walking up to her and tried to put up a strong front.
"How you doing?" Ric asked, watching her with concern. "I'm fine- any news from Dr. Webber about finding a donor?" she asked hopefully. Ric shook his head and saw her clench her fists. "I'll get you some coffee," he offered and held her hand for a second before taking off. She walked back over to the window again, resting her finger lightly on there. Please let Kristina be alright, Alexis prayed silently. She loved her so much and she just wanted to know what she had to do to make her better. She would do anything, anything at all. She sighed deeply and closed her eyes. When was the last time she slept and got a full night's rest? She opened her eyes again and felt them blur. She was exhausted but she refused to leave until she knew her daughter was going to be safe. A heavy hand touched her shoulder and she turned around quickly, startled by the contact. She gazed straight into a pair of warm blue eyes.
"Jax!" she cried in relief, and saw him smile at her. "I came to see how you were doing and to give Kristina this," he replied, holding up a plush koala. "She'll love it," Alexis said, looking down at the cute toy. "Oh, I also brought her these," he said sheepishly, holding up a bag full of cookies from the most expensive bakery in town. "That sweet tooth of yours- you know it's going to be your downfall one day, right?" she asked teasingly, taking the bag from him. He grinned and gave her a long hug before holding her face in both his hands. "Any more news?" he asked, taking in her haggard expression. She shook her head silently and wrapped her arms around him again. "Don't worry, Kristina is strong, she'll be fine," Jax said comfortingly.
Alexis was worried. Very worried. She didn't know what she was going to do if the hospital required medical information on Kristina's father. It would be inevitable that Sonny's position would be revealed and that was what she didn't want most. She didn't want her daughter anywhere near that man. "I don't know if they're going to find a donor for her here, Jax. I-I'm scared," she admitted quietly. "You know I will do anything for you and Kristina, all you have to do is tell me what you need," he said without hesitation as he watched her walk into the room and followed her. Alexis stood on one side of Kristina's bed and watched as Jax gently lifted Kristina's arm and placed the koala protectively under it, bending down to press a kiss to her forehead. "You'll be okay, sweetheart, Uncle Jax promises he will do whatever he can to make it all better," he said softly to her. Yes, she would ask Jax. He would help her, he had never let her down before.
"I- I need a favor," she said, expelling a deep breath and sitting down in the chair. Jax saw her tired complexion and walked over, kneeling down in front of her as he took hold of her hands.. Alexis gratefully squeezed them for encouragement. "Can you please find a way for me and Kristina to leave the country? I want to get her help somewhere else, somewhere far away from Port Charles," she whispered. Jax heard her words and closed his eyes, debating the advantages and disadvantages of such a move. "You don't trust the medical staff here?" he asked. Alexis shook her head slowly and said, "I- I have to tell you something Jax." He listened in expectant silence as Alexis slowly drew herself away and said slowly, "I- Jax, Ned isn't Kristina's father. Sonny is."