Chapter 4: Blast from the past
~*~*~ May 21, 2004 ~*~*~
~ Outside PC Cemetery ~
Jason was standing outside the cemetery looking longingly at her tombstone. Six months ago she was laying in bed with him and now she was laying six feet underground. He couldn't even sit near her to tell her how much he missed her. A tear played in his eye until it dropped over his cheek. He looked down and walked away.
~Somewhere in Texas ~
" So, what did you find? " Liz walked to where Lucky was standing. She was dressed in a black dress suit and high heels.
" Luke was here." She said taking off her fake eyeglasses.
" Great. Did they know where he went? Was he alone? "
" Breathe! Luke was here two weeks ago and stayed for a day."
" A two weeks? Are you sure it was him? "
" Lucky. I saw the security tapes."
" We have come to another dead-end. "
" Not exactly. Luke broke into another hotel room while he stayed here."
" A hotel room? Why? Did he take anything?"
" Nothing. He went in for about three minutes and walked out."
" None of this make sense. Who was staying in the room? "
" A woman named Susan Donovan. "
" Did you get anything else? "
" I have her home address. You won't believe this."
" Why? "
" Susan Donovan lives in Port Charles, NY. "
" So, after six months of traveling we are coming back home."
" I guess. "
~ Sonny's island~
Carly came into the house with baby Morgan in his stroller. Michael was behind her followed by Leticia. Sonny was standing in the balcony overlooking the horizon. Carly motion to Leticia to take the kids upstairs. As soon as they where out of earshot she step closer to her husband.
" How much longer are you going to lie to yourself? "
" What are you talking about? " He turned and she could see the pain in his eyes.
" Your devastated. You miss him like hell. As much or more than I do. "
" I don't know what your talking about. "
" Am talking of your best friend, your little brother. The man that saved your butt more times than your willing to admit. Am talking about Ja- " He interrupted her before she could finish saying his name.
" DON'T SAY HIS NAME. "
" Why not? Does it hurt to hear it? Does it bother you to realize you made a mistake? A huge mistake.
" I did what I had to do. " He walked to the bar and filled his glass with Scotch.
" The best for whom? "
" The best for everyone. "
" You know, Michael has been asking about his Uncle. He knows his aunt Courtney is in heaven and is not coming back. But he can't understand why his Uncle hasn't come home. He thinks Jason is in danger. " At the mention of Jason's name Sonny winced. " I miss him too. He is our best friend. Come on Sonny, you know that what happened wasn't his fault. We both know that Courtney wasn't one to stay put. She was a feisty young woman. A lot like myself. We were used to make our own decisions and that night she made hers. "
" And it cost her, her life. "
" And his. You more than anyone should know the kind of pain Jason must've been in. Seeing the woman he love get shot in front of him and been unable to save her life. And in top of that looking for the support of his family and finding that they gave him their back. Think about it Sonny, for once in your live think about the what if's. I love you, but if you keep this up, I don't know how much of this am gonna take. "
~ In a Barn outside of town~
Lucky and Liz have been practicing their aim with their guns shooting at a scarecrow.
" Your getting pretty good at this. A little too good. "
" Yeah, well a girl's got a do what a girl's got do. And if going after Luke makes me a target of Helena, I might as well learn how to do this. "
" This is why I hesitated when you offered your help. I didn't want you to become Helena's target once again. "
" Well too bad. I've been here for six months and nothing has happened. "
" Except the time when we got locked up in a meat locker at the clinic in London, or when we were in jail in Switzerland, or this other time when ... "
" Ok, so are you gonna start to recount every single misadventure we've encountered. Or are we gonna plan a way to get to Port Charles unnoticed. "
" We can't just stroll into town. One of us has to go in and check the scenery first. "
" I'll go in first. I'll stay somewhere laying low and check out if someone knows this Susan Donovan. When I find something I'll call you and we do the rest together. "
" Are you sure you want to do this alone? "
" Yeah. I'll even use one of my alias." She said exited.
" Elizabeth, everybody in Port Charles knows who you are. "
" So. Am not going to that part of town. Did you check the address? Is down town. Near Jake's."
" Whatever. Your addiction to that show is just too much. "
" What? I enjoy dressing up and playing special agent, is that so bad? Come on lets pack our things. We are already a couple of weeks behind. "
~ Courtland street~
A woman was standing in the shadows as two men were calling her name.
" Mrs. Donovan? "
" Come out, come out wherever you are. "
" Don't be afraid. We just want to help you. "
The woman screamed when a mouse fell on her head. At the same time the two men turned and grabbed hold of her. She tried to run, but couldn't. The two guards took her and threw her inside a black van and drove away.
~*~*~ May 24, 2004 ~*~*~
~ Outside Port Charles~
" Am gonna be staying in the motel. If anything happens call me. "
" Yes dad. "
" This is not funny. I want you to be careful out there. Don't pull anything funny. "
" Yes dad. "
Obviously irritated. " Elizabeth this is not a game. "
" I know that, dad. " A chuckle escaped her lips and she was met with a deep scowl. " Lucky, we've done this a couple of times before. And besides we're home. "
" That's what scares me the most. "
" Am ready. See you in a couple of days. " She got of the car.
" Call me once you get the room. " He shouted as she walked away.
" YES DAD! " She yelled back with a grin and a wink.
~ Jake's~
Jason was sitting in a corner surrounded with empty bottles of beer around him. Completely drunk, completely miserable, completely alone. He didn't see the woman that walk trough the door. Because he was to busy staring at a blond woman that was sitting in the table in front of him.
Elizabeth walked inside the bar and felt a shiver run trough her body. She went directly to the bar and waited for the bartender. When Coleman turned to her she smiled.
" Hi! "
" Hello. How can I help you miss? "
" I was wondering if there was a room available upstairs. "
" Yes, as a matter of fact I do. " He looked at her intently for a minute. " Do I know you? "
" I don't think so. " She shook her head in denial.
" You are the waitress at Kelly's aren't you? The one that married the lawyer. " " I- I ... Yes. That's me. But I would appreciate it if you keep my staying here a secret. I don't want my family to know am in town. Am here for three, four days the most. " She took of her black sunglasses and he looked at her again. Her hair piled up in a tail, black leather jacket and black jeans and boots.
" Ok, miss I'll keep your secret. Here. " He gave her a key. " Room number two. It's... "
" Up the stairs first room to the left. Thank you. "
Just then they heard a fight brake out. Two men where fighting over a blond in the corner.
" Morgan! I told him to cool it. " He walked to the tables.
" Jason? " Elizabeth exclaimed astonished. As she ran past Coleman.
" What were you thinking touching my wife? " A tall heavy man was in Jason's face.
" Courtney... " He tried to grab her arm again.
The man punched Jason in the face as Liz approached them. Jason fell to the floor.
" Hey, hey! Wait! " She stepped in front of Jason. " Hey. It's ok, he's a little out of it, but he is not dangerous. He thought she was someone else. "
" Get out of my face little girl! He's been drooling over her of over an hour. He needs to learn to respect a lady. "
" Look please ... "
" Spike. Why don't you hit the road? The drinks are on the house. " Coleman interrupted.
" Don't ever look at my wife again or I'll kill you." They turned and left the bar.
" Morgan, you better clean up your mess or you'll end up in the bottom of the harbor even if your not the big bad enforcer anymore. " With that Coleman went back to the bar.
Liz was shaking, she was so nervous. She couldn't believe that Jason was there, behind her. She turned slowly and dropped to her knees. He looked up and she was face to face with him. A man she has known for years. His face was covered in a deep beard, his lip was broken and his eyes. There eyes met and she found nothing. She was afraid, but she had to talk to him. Something was wrong here, very wrong and she needed to help him.
" J- Jason. Are you alright? "
" Elizabeth? "
* * * And they meet again... What would happen next? * * *
~*~*~ May 21, 2004 ~*~*~
~ Outside PC Cemetery ~
Jason was standing outside the cemetery looking longingly at her tombstone. Six months ago she was laying in bed with him and now she was laying six feet underground. He couldn't even sit near her to tell her how much he missed her. A tear played in his eye until it dropped over his cheek. He looked down and walked away.
~Somewhere in Texas ~
" So, what did you find? " Liz walked to where Lucky was standing. She was dressed in a black dress suit and high heels.
" Luke was here." She said taking off her fake eyeglasses.
" Great. Did they know where he went? Was he alone? "
" Breathe! Luke was here two weeks ago and stayed for a day."
" A two weeks? Are you sure it was him? "
" Lucky. I saw the security tapes."
" We have come to another dead-end. "
" Not exactly. Luke broke into another hotel room while he stayed here."
" A hotel room? Why? Did he take anything?"
" Nothing. He went in for about three minutes and walked out."
" None of this make sense. Who was staying in the room? "
" A woman named Susan Donovan. "
" Did you get anything else? "
" I have her home address. You won't believe this."
" Why? "
" Susan Donovan lives in Port Charles, NY. "
" So, after six months of traveling we are coming back home."
" I guess. "
~ Sonny's island~
Carly came into the house with baby Morgan in his stroller. Michael was behind her followed by Leticia. Sonny was standing in the balcony overlooking the horizon. Carly motion to Leticia to take the kids upstairs. As soon as they where out of earshot she step closer to her husband.
" How much longer are you going to lie to yourself? "
" What are you talking about? " He turned and she could see the pain in his eyes.
" Your devastated. You miss him like hell. As much or more than I do. "
" I don't know what your talking about. "
" Am talking of your best friend, your little brother. The man that saved your butt more times than your willing to admit. Am talking about Ja- " He interrupted her before she could finish saying his name.
" DON'T SAY HIS NAME. "
" Why not? Does it hurt to hear it? Does it bother you to realize you made a mistake? A huge mistake.
" I did what I had to do. " He walked to the bar and filled his glass with Scotch.
" The best for whom? "
" The best for everyone. "
" You know, Michael has been asking about his Uncle. He knows his aunt Courtney is in heaven and is not coming back. But he can't understand why his Uncle hasn't come home. He thinks Jason is in danger. " At the mention of Jason's name Sonny winced. " I miss him too. He is our best friend. Come on Sonny, you know that what happened wasn't his fault. We both know that Courtney wasn't one to stay put. She was a feisty young woman. A lot like myself. We were used to make our own decisions and that night she made hers. "
" And it cost her, her life. "
" And his. You more than anyone should know the kind of pain Jason must've been in. Seeing the woman he love get shot in front of him and been unable to save her life. And in top of that looking for the support of his family and finding that they gave him their back. Think about it Sonny, for once in your live think about the what if's. I love you, but if you keep this up, I don't know how much of this am gonna take. "
~ In a Barn outside of town~
Lucky and Liz have been practicing their aim with their guns shooting at a scarecrow.
" Your getting pretty good at this. A little too good. "
" Yeah, well a girl's got a do what a girl's got do. And if going after Luke makes me a target of Helena, I might as well learn how to do this. "
" This is why I hesitated when you offered your help. I didn't want you to become Helena's target once again. "
" Well too bad. I've been here for six months and nothing has happened. "
" Except the time when we got locked up in a meat locker at the clinic in London, or when we were in jail in Switzerland, or this other time when ... "
" Ok, so are you gonna start to recount every single misadventure we've encountered. Or are we gonna plan a way to get to Port Charles unnoticed. "
" We can't just stroll into town. One of us has to go in and check the scenery first. "
" I'll go in first. I'll stay somewhere laying low and check out if someone knows this Susan Donovan. When I find something I'll call you and we do the rest together. "
" Are you sure you want to do this alone? "
" Yeah. I'll even use one of my alias." She said exited.
" Elizabeth, everybody in Port Charles knows who you are. "
" So. Am not going to that part of town. Did you check the address? Is down town. Near Jake's."
" Whatever. Your addiction to that show is just too much. "
" What? I enjoy dressing up and playing special agent, is that so bad? Come on lets pack our things. We are already a couple of weeks behind. "
~ Courtland street~
A woman was standing in the shadows as two men were calling her name.
" Mrs. Donovan? "
" Come out, come out wherever you are. "
" Don't be afraid. We just want to help you. "
The woman screamed when a mouse fell on her head. At the same time the two men turned and grabbed hold of her. She tried to run, but couldn't. The two guards took her and threw her inside a black van and drove away.
~*~*~ May 24, 2004 ~*~*~
~ Outside Port Charles~
" Am gonna be staying in the motel. If anything happens call me. "
" Yes dad. "
" This is not funny. I want you to be careful out there. Don't pull anything funny. "
" Yes dad. "
Obviously irritated. " Elizabeth this is not a game. "
" I know that, dad. " A chuckle escaped her lips and she was met with a deep scowl. " Lucky, we've done this a couple of times before. And besides we're home. "
" That's what scares me the most. "
" Am ready. See you in a couple of days. " She got of the car.
" Call me once you get the room. " He shouted as she walked away.
" YES DAD! " She yelled back with a grin and a wink.
~ Jake's~
Jason was sitting in a corner surrounded with empty bottles of beer around him. Completely drunk, completely miserable, completely alone. He didn't see the woman that walk trough the door. Because he was to busy staring at a blond woman that was sitting in the table in front of him.
Elizabeth walked inside the bar and felt a shiver run trough her body. She went directly to the bar and waited for the bartender. When Coleman turned to her she smiled.
" Hi! "
" Hello. How can I help you miss? "
" I was wondering if there was a room available upstairs. "
" Yes, as a matter of fact I do. " He looked at her intently for a minute. " Do I know you? "
" I don't think so. " She shook her head in denial.
" You are the waitress at Kelly's aren't you? The one that married the lawyer. " " I- I ... Yes. That's me. But I would appreciate it if you keep my staying here a secret. I don't want my family to know am in town. Am here for three, four days the most. " She took of her black sunglasses and he looked at her again. Her hair piled up in a tail, black leather jacket and black jeans and boots.
" Ok, miss I'll keep your secret. Here. " He gave her a key. " Room number two. It's... "
" Up the stairs first room to the left. Thank you. "
Just then they heard a fight brake out. Two men where fighting over a blond in the corner.
" Morgan! I told him to cool it. " He walked to the tables.
" Jason? " Elizabeth exclaimed astonished. As she ran past Coleman.
" What were you thinking touching my wife? " A tall heavy man was in Jason's face.
" Courtney... " He tried to grab her arm again.
The man punched Jason in the face as Liz approached them. Jason fell to the floor.
" Hey, hey! Wait! " She stepped in front of Jason. " Hey. It's ok, he's a little out of it, but he is not dangerous. He thought she was someone else. "
" Get out of my face little girl! He's been drooling over her of over an hour. He needs to learn to respect a lady. "
" Look please ... "
" Spike. Why don't you hit the road? The drinks are on the house. " Coleman interrupted.
" Don't ever look at my wife again or I'll kill you." They turned and left the bar.
" Morgan, you better clean up your mess or you'll end up in the bottom of the harbor even if your not the big bad enforcer anymore. " With that Coleman went back to the bar.
Liz was shaking, she was so nervous. She couldn't believe that Jason was there, behind her. She turned slowly and dropped to her knees. He looked up and she was face to face with him. A man she has known for years. His face was covered in a deep beard, his lip was broken and his eyes. There eyes met and she found nothing. She was afraid, but she had to talk to him. Something was wrong here, very wrong and she needed to help him.
" J- Jason. Are you alright? "
" Elizabeth? "
* * * And they meet again... What would happen next? * * *