AN : It has been a few months since I updated, but I had a day off of everything so I was able to finish up this chapter. I'm going to have more time to write now that school is out. Thank you all for your patience and enjoy. I will also be updating PC High this week.
Zander had wandered around Port Charles until he came to a deserted building in the downtown area, not far from Luke's. Elizabeth walked past the building and into the ally beside it looking for some sort of opening. She found an open heating duct from where a heating system used to be and got down on her knees peering in. Inside she made out Zander's legs pacing the floor quietly and then she heard a door open and close. "You're late" came a woman's voice.
"Wasn't it you this morning that didn't even want me to get out of bed."
"Yes, but that was this morning…and don't forget who you take orders from" the voice was obviously Faith's.
"What is it? Why here?" Zander asked.
"No reason…but things are starting to heat up in the five families, especially with this Vercetti man….Sonny has a lot of competition now and no allies, well except Tagliotti, but I can fix that quick…or should I say you can."
"Tagliotti is not our threat Faith"
"No, but he is Sonny's closet, actually only ally. Take him out, Sonny is all alone and even more weaker."
"I'll take care of him"
"Good, be at the ball before anyone knows Tagliotti is dead."
Elizabeth heard Zander's footsteps fade along with the click of Faith's heels. Elizabeth got up and waited a few minutes until the coast would be clear and then she made her way toward the end of the ally to make a call to Vercetti. Just as she took out her cell phone she felt a hand from behind her press firmly against her mouth and an arm wrap tightly around her. Elizabeth dropped the phone and lifted her foot and tried to kick the man but failed. The man began to whisper in her ear, "Shhh…I will let go if you promise not to scream or turn around." Elizabeth nodded but reached for her gun, "No…none of that now." The man said tightening his grip on her.
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Courtney rushed from her car to the L&B building as she tried to carry a million different things. Just before she got to the door she dropped half the things.
"Dammit" she muttered as she got down on her knees trying to gather all the papers. Another pair of knees dropped down beside her and helped her gather her things. Courtney took the papers from the masculine hand, "Thank you…" she began as she looked up and realized who it was, "Jason" she said looking at him plainly. Jason offered her a hand up but she refused. She got up herself, "Are you following me now?" Courtney asked obviously not exactly thrilled to see him.
Jason scoffed, "Don't flatter yourself…I was passing by"
Courtney nodded, "Well…then keep passing by" and with that she made her way to the building.
Jason shook his head. Courtney had become a totally different person from the woman he married. But then again, everyone had changed. Jason continued down the street, his mind thoughts quickly went back to Elizabeth. He couldn't stop thinking about her.
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Brian entered Kelly's and smiled to Georgie, "coffee with two creams"
Georgie smiled back, "As usual"
Brian took a seat at the counter, he glanced back and he realized that Sam was sitting not too far away.
"Good Morning Sam"
Sam didn't even look up from her plate as she heard the voice directed toward her, "Morning Brian"
Brian took his coffee from Georgie and paid her before he took a seat across from Sam, "Read the paper this morning?"
Sam ignored his question, "Brian…what do you want?"
Brian smiled, "Seems Sonny has some trouble on his hands with those three men found dead…"
Sam looked up annoyed, "Brian…Sonny had nothing to do with that and you damn well know it."
Brian wickedly laughed, "Oh Sam….there is no need to cover up for…"
Sam slammed down her fork into her plate and got up, "I don't have to listen to this Brian!" and with that she pushed past a man walking through the door. Sam stopped and turned toward the man, "I'm sorry sir…." Tommy just smiled at the attractive brunette, "No problem ma'am"
Sam kept her eyes on the man as she began to walk away, a small smile forming on her face. Tommy turned away once she was out of view. He smiled, this city was full of attractive woman he thought.
He took a seat toward the window and took out his phone and dialed a number, "Hello, Ms. Roscoe? I'm at this place Kelly's. I'd like to discuss a very interesting proposition."
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Elizabeth began to resist a bit and the man slowly loosened his grip on her. She immediately pulled away and turned around to see Dillon standing there. "Dillon?"
Dillion smiled wittily, "Yep…that's me"
"Georgie tells me you work for Alcazar….so I take it Alcazar sent you to follow me."
Dillon nodded, "And I take it Tommy sent you to follow him" Dillon pointed behind her and she turned around to see Zander standing there, "Hello Elizabeth" Elizabeth weakly smiled, just great…….she had been found out. Then a voice came from behind Zander, "Elizabeth's not the only one"
They all turned around to see Jason standing there. All four stood in the ally awkwardly….it was silent until Dillon made a small joke, "Looks like it's the meeting of the enforcers, eh?"
But no one laughed. Jason stared at Zander, "What is Faith up to Zander?"
Zander shook his head, "you know better than to ask Jason, what makes you think I'm going to tell you….."
"Tell me and I can guarantee Emily…" Zander lunged toward Jason pushing him up against a wall, "Leave her out of this dammit!!!" Jason pushed him back and raised his fist, but Elizabeth grabbed Jason's arm and pulled it back…she touched him…she couldn't believe it. Jason back at her a bit astonished at her strength. Elizabeth let go and backed away a bit, "Don't hit him.." was all she said.
The four stood staring at each other, Elizabeth turned to Dillon, "Why did you grab me?"
Dillon shrugged as he began to light a cigarette, "Felt like scaring you…like how in the movies someone sneak up on you."
Jason shook his head, "If you are following someone you are supposed to remain hidden Dillon…"
Dillon shrugged, "Alcazar ain't looking for any trouble….just wanted me to see what Elizabeth here was up to."
Zander laughed, "You are the worst enforcer….you know nothing about stealth.."
Elizabeth sighed, "Listen you guys…..none of you want any trouble from anyone else.."
"Except you and Tommy" Jason said.
Elizabeth narrowed her eyes, "We don't want any trouble."
Just then Vin came out of the shadows with a gun pointed at Jason, "I suggest we all shut-up before someone lets something slip…" his eyes glared at Elizabeth.
Zander straightened out his jacket, "Why don't we all just leave and separately and pretend no one caught anyone….I'm sure our bosses wouldn't be happy that we all had this little run in, courtesy of Dillon."
The bunch nodded as Dillon was the first to walk away. Vin put his gun down and motioned for Elizabeth to follow him, Elizabeth kept her eyes on Jason and Jason stared back at her, Jason spoke, "We know what Tommy wants, but know what Faith is up to. But our territory is just that…ours." Then Jason turned to Zander, "If you make another move against Sonny he will retaliate," then he turned back to Elizabeth, "And if Tommy begins to build up momentum against Sonny, we will hit back twice as hard." With that Jason left, Zander shortly followed.
Elizabeth began to walk away but Vin grabbed her arm, "Don't let that happen again." Elizabeth pulled away, "The kid grabbed me Vin…." "No…don't open you mouth and say a word to anyone. We don't need any attention from anyone right at the moment."
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Faith walked into Kelly's with her head held high and her blonde hair in a neat bun. She spotted Tommy and pressed her blood red lips together. She moved toward him and Tommy motion for her to take a seat. She smiled and sat down, "Mr. Vercetti..."
"Please call me Tommy Ms. Roscoe"
"Then please call me Faith" Tommy nodded. Faith crossed her legs and leaned against the table. "So Tommy, what kind of proposition do you have for me"
"I propose an alliance.....against Sonny Corinthos."
Faith laughed, "Oh sweetie.....now what made you come up with an idea like that?"
"We are both after Sonny's power, Alcazar and Taglitotti are not...but we two are. If we can team up we can bring Sonny down faster and easier....and split the power."
"40,60?"
Tommy laughed, "And tell me why you deserve more than 50?"
"Because I have the man power.....you brought, what...like three people with you at tops? Here, I have cops and doctors on my payroll....I have the streets covered with my men. Unless you can raise hundreds of men in a few days, I believe I deserve more."
Tommy raised his eyebrow, the broad had a point. "55. 45"?
Faith thought a few moments, "Deal" she put out her hand and Tommy took it, giving her a kiss on the hand. His eyes looked into hers, the woman was foolish....she barely knew this man and she was already making big plans with him. Tommy couldn't wait to screw her over. But Faith wasn't stupid.
Vin and Elizabeth walked by Kelly's and saw Tommy escorting Faith out. Elizabeth was fuming and let her self straight into the restaurant while Vin followed her shortly. "How could he!!!" Elizabeth said to Vin as he sat down next to her at the counter.
Vin put his arm around her, "I'm sure it wasn't what it looked like....Tommy isn't dumb." Just then Tommy came back in and put his hand on Elizabeth's shoulder, "Listen, she is going to pay for what she did to you, I am making sure of it."
Elizabeth turned around, "What are you doing with her?"
Tommy folded his arms, "You will find out in time. My plan has to work just right." Tommy looked around and then sat down next to the two, "Now tell me what you two found out on Jason and Zander?"
Elizabeth took a deep breath, "Faith is planning on having Tagliotti killed." Tommy crossed his arms, he didn't know if this was good or bad news.
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Sonny opened the door and let Jason in, "Find anything out?" Jason just shook his head, "No….I didn't locate Zander until he was leaving the building with Faith, but Elizabeth was there too, she was watching him too."
Sonny shook his head, "I want to know exactly what Faith has up her sleeve."
"I'm on it Sonny, trust me."
"Kelly's closes early tonight for the Nurses Ball, I want you to break in tonight and pay a little visit to Zander. I don't care if you have to beat him to a pulp to get a word of information….I want something!!!" Sonny slammed his fist against the table as Sam watched from the stair with a worried look on her face.
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Elizabeth looked at her watch as she stopped in the pier, she had gone on a nice walk around town, remembering old place, but now she had to get back soon to the hotel. She looked out at the water and smiled weakly, she had many good memories at this very spot, many sad ones too. She turned around and looked up to an old boarded up window. That used to be the window to her studio. She crossed her arms and began to walk again when she heard a loud voice.
"FREEZE!!!!"
She turned around thinking it was directed toward her. It wasn't. She heard some loud footsteps, like running, "Stop right there Jason!!!" Elizabeth followed the loud shouting voice. A man had his back to her and was holding a gun. Jason was in front of him with his hands raised. Elizabeth watched from afar. The man clicked off the safety on his gun! He was going to shoot Jason! Elizabeth took out her gun and pointed it to the man, "Point that gun away from him, if you know what's good for you." The man turned around surprised...."Elizabeth?"
"Lucky?"
"What are you doing?" Lucky asked dumbfounded.
"What are you doing?" Elizabeth repeated.
The two stared at each other while Jason slowly put his hands down. Now Lucky had his gun pointed at Elizabeth and likewise.
Lucky asked Elizabeth again, "What are you doing?"
Elizabeth laughed a little as she put the gun down, "I was just scared, I thought you were trying to mug Jason or something, I didn't know who you were…..I'm so sorry."
Lucky looked at Elizabeth strangely, "Elizabeth, Jason is breaking an entering…again." He glared at Jason as he lowered his gun.
Elizabeth shook her head, "Oh, no…he's not…..I left my scarf and…and glasses inside, I'm not good with picking locks and stuff, but Jason was passing by and offered to help me out. I just left for a few minutes to give a friend a call."
Lucky put his gun back in his jacket, "Why the hell do you have a gun anyways Elizabeth?! I never knew you as one to carry a weapon"
Elizabeth shrugged, "I've changed."
Lucky nodded as he looked back to Jason, "Is this true Jason? You were just helping Elizabeth out?"
Jason simply nodded.
"Next time call Mike or Penny." Lucky waved goodbye to Elizabeth and left.
Jason waited until Lucky had moved out of the area to say anything, "What did you do that for?"
Elizabeth shrugged, "I really don't know" her mind went blank, she had no idea why she saved his ass, maybe it was just an old habit coming back, or maybe more., "……but now tell me why you are breaking into Kelly's"
Jason opened the door and Elizabeth followed, "I'm waiting for an answer."
Jason turned around as the door shut behind Elizabeth, "Leave"
"No"
"Yes"
"No"
"Fine, stay, as long as you tell me why you are back in town" Jason stopped short of the stairs.
"You know, I work for Tommy, and he's out for Sonny's territory…that isn't really a big secret."
"How long have you worked for him?" Jason asked, in an interrogating tone
"4 years." Elizabeth replied in an annoyed tone.
Jason just nodded.
"So why did you break in Jason?"
"I need to get some information on…." Jason stopped himself, he didn't know if he was saying too much. For all he knew Tommy and Faith were working together, but Elizabeth wouldn't still be working with Tommy if they had been. Elizabeth finished his sentence, "Faith?"
Jason just nodded.
"Well I have some good information on what she's planning on doing any minute now, and let me just say Zander won't be up there."
"Then where is he?"
"Why should I tell you."
"Because I told you why I was here…"
"I know you did, that's why I told you why I was back in town."
"Elizabeth…."
"I'll tell you if you tell me why you looked for me after I left" Elizabeth folded her arms, she was still angry with him, and knew why he looked for her as well. She just wanted to hear him say it.
Jason let out a frustrated sigh, "You really want to know….I was worried about you. You disappeared so quickly that I just needed to know you were going to be OK"
Elizabeth nodded, but that wasn't exactly what she wanted to hear though. She guessed she wanted to hear something else, she just couldn't figure it out. Part of her was still so wanting him to be a part of her life again, and the other wanted nothing more than to push him out of it.
"Ok" she softly said
Jason looked at her with those stone cold eyes, "Tell me why you were so cold to me last night, by your grandmothers old house."
Elizabeth sighed, "I was a bit shocked at seeing you, I didn't know how to react. Last time we spoke I was furious with you and you were with me. I just went back to that mind-set I guess."
Jason sighed, "I am sorry….I found out about what Faith did to you and that you were aiming for her not…"
Elizabeth interrupted, "Jason, I don't want to drag out the past tonight OK. Let's just start at I'm sorry and you're sorry."
Jason nodded, "So what are Faith's plans tonight?"
"Zander's out to kill Tagliotti…..I don't know when, but before the Nurse's Ball"
Jason was a bit overwhelmed how Elizabeth talked about someone being killed so casually. But he didn't worry too much about it, "I have to stop him…." Jason walked out with Elizabeth hot on his heels, "Why?" she asked.
Jason turned quickly to her, "Because he is a good man and has done nothing to Faith or anyone else."
"Well, then I'm coming with you!!"
"No, Elizabeth, it's not….." he stopped, she was a deadly woman now, and he knew she was going with weather he liked it or not, "OK"
The two rushed away, out to Tagliotti's territory where they knew Zander was waiting to make his move.