Chapter Nine: Rude Awakenings
It was exactly one hour after Jason and Carly found Courtney unconscious in Lorenzo's Penthouse, both of them brought her into the hospital to find out what happened to her. They were clueless as to what really happened the night before. Carly called Sonny and told him what happened, and that they were waiting for her to wake up to get the details. She didn't get much out of him except for a, "I told her not hang around Alcazar" Carly hung up frustrated at Sonny's heartless response and returned to the room with Jason and Courtney.
"Has she moved at all since?" Carly asked.
"No, nothing. Tony is running some test on her to see why she isn't waking up" Jason said, hands on hips.
"I hope she is okay, Jason. It looks like she's been this way for a while" Carly said.
"I know, that explains her not getting back to you. I swear Carly, if Alcazar had anything to do with this" Jason swore.
"Jason, don't. We don't know what went on yet" Carly put her hand on his shoulder.
Jason moved away from her. "Carly, how many times has this happened to her? Too many. I can't let that bastard roam free hurting people, especially Courtney"
Carly swallowed hard and sat next to Courtney in a chair.
"I'll be back" Jason said leaving.
"Don't do anything you'll regret, Jason!" Carly yelled to him.
"Oh, Jason. I have the test results, would you like to hear them?" Tony asked stopping him by the elevator.
"Yes"
"Courtney has a concussion that's been there for a while. That's what caused her to faint again supposingly"
"How did she get a concussion?"
"We don't know. We can only ask her when she wakes up. Other than that, she'll be fine. She just needs to get better, we don't want to worsen or damage anything"
"Alright, Thank you" Jason nodded.
Courtney wasn't waking up anytime soon, the only thing he could think of was beating the heck out of Alcazar.
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Lorenzo arrived at his door with Sage, he stopped off to pick her up after meeting Ric at the police station to give his statement. Ric wanted to see Courtney in person, but gave up after he told him, she was in no condition to relive that moment. And to get a statement from her when she is ready. Ric agreed, afterall he didn't want Lorenzo finding out about his hitman. The man who broke into the penthouse, knocking Courtney out and kidnapping Sage turned out to be of little help. He refused to give out his name, but he did tell them he was looking for Lorenzo for an old business matter. Ric wanted to nail Lorenzo for that one. But had no solid evidence of Lorenzo still in the business. Lorenzo told him he was long gone from working with any of those people again. He had nothing on him. Ric's attempt to lock him up would take longer than he had hoped for.
"Sage, you were great!" Lorenzo complimented.
"Thanks Uncle Lorenzo, Dillon was a big help too. I'm just glad Georgie wasn't there to ruin any of it" Sage told him.
"Sage, remember what I told you now. No coming between those two. You are there to sing, and only sing" Lorenzo pointed out.
"I know, I know. You know what I mean" Sage sighed. "Hey, didn't you say Rosie was here? I dont hear her" Sage asked.
"She's probably in the back with Courtney" Lorenzo unlocked his door.
It was completely silent in the house. "Courtney?"
"Courtney, Rosie?" Sage ran to the back room. "Oh my gosh, their not here!"
"What? Are you sure?" Lorenzo asked checking for himself.
"Yes, I'm sure. Maybe she went back home" Sage frowned.
"No, she wouldn't just leave like this. Her cell phone and everything is here" Lorenzo grew frantic.
What if someone came after her again? He couldn't handle that. He had to find her. "Sage, you stay here and call me if she comes back or anything, okay?" Lorenzo asserted.
"Okay, I will" Sage locked the door after her Uncle ran out. "I hope she's okay"
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"Carly?" Courtney said waking up.
"Yeah, it's me. You're at the hospital. Me and Jason brought you here" Carly answered.
"Why?" She asked confused.
"Because you were out cold at Lorenzo's place, we thought something bad happened to you" Carly explained.
"No, I was okay. I fainted because of my head injury" Courtney caught herself. Now was the time to tell her what happened and be completely honest.
"Head injury? How did that happened?" Carly asked curiously.
"I didn't want to tell you before because you would only go nuts and start blaming people."
"You can tell me anything, Courtney. You know that, please tell me what happened"
"Okay. Well, me and Lorenzo suspected that someone was stalking us. We think Ric hired the guy, but can't prove anything yet. Anyhow, Lorenzo invited me over to his place with Sage. And he went after the guy while I stayed with Sage. The guy showed up at his door and threaten to break in, and he did, and well, that's how I got this on my head. Sage was kidnapped too for a short time, but she is okay now. It's none of Lorenzo's fault." Courtney finished.
"Oh my freaking Gosh, Courtney! You could have been killed! What were you thinking not telling me, or Jason any of this? Courtney!" Carly stood up.
"Carly, stop yelling! I can handle myself and I did. And I am FINE. Okay. You don't need to blame any of this on anyone" Courtney defended.
"Oh, this isn't over, until I have something to do with it. Where is this guy, I will tear him to shreds. And Lorenzo? He knew better than to drag you into this! And you should have told me what was going on!" Carly freaked.
"Carly, stop it. The guy is in jail, don't you dare blame this on Lorenzo. He didn't hurt me. Things happen. Now stop freaking out" Courtney held her head.
"I'm sorry, Courtney. I'm just upsetting you. I need to go and blow this steam off. I will talk to you later when you're sense comes back" Carly left out.
Courtney shook her head sighing and looked back up. "I can't believe her"
"Courtney, I heard everything. I'm sorry Carly didn't understand" Bobbie said walking in with her chart.
"You know Carly" Courtney laid back.
"Well, I'm sure when she cools off, like she said, she will come to her OWN senses. You did nothing wrong. And your right, things happen. I have your chart here. You'll be fine, but you have to take it easy, no added stress or overdoing it, remember? Now what were you doing to set this off?"
"I took a bath, and blow-dried my hair - -"
"Courtney, towel dry your hair next time. The heat from the blowdrier caused you to have another relapse. Promise me you will be much careful next time?" Bobbie asked.
"I will" Courtney shut her eyes. "Get some rest, you can be released when you are well rested enough. I'll let Tony know how you got that concussion now." Bobbie said leaving and shutting her door.
Courtney opened her eyes again. "How can I sleep knowing Jason and Carly could be making big mistakes right now"
Courtney reached for the hospital phone and dialed Lorenzo's cell.
"Hello?" Lorenzo answered quickly.
"Hey, it's me, Courtney. I'm at the hospital, I hope you weren't worried" Courtney said.
"Courtney! It's good to hear that you're okay, me and Sage were worried. We didn't know what happened, when you weren't anywhere's in the house, we panicked" Lorenzo admitted.
"I'm fine, really. Carly and Jason found me, and I told them everything. Their probably out looking for you now, so please avoid them"
"I can handle them. I'm just so relieved that you're okay. What happened exactly?"
"I fainted from being overheated. Bobbie just lectured me about that, so I have to get lots of sleep and take it easy so I wont have another relapse, I wont though. I'm actually feeling normal" Courtney said.
"Good, and I suppose Carly showed up at my house and found you, and then called Jason" Lorenzo sighed.
"Something like that, they were freaking out. You know Carly especially. She's so mad right now" Courtney shook her head.
"Yeah, I know. She'll calm down"
"I don't know about Jason though, he's not as bad as Sonny, but I think he feels responsible. But he shouldn't because we're not together anymore."
"Right. Courtney I want you to rest now, don't worry about any of this okay. And as soon as you wake up, I will come and see you"
"Okay, and tell Sage, that I'm okay also. I'll talk to you later." Courtney hung the phone up and finally got some rest.
Lorenzo hung his cell phone up and placed it into his pocket. He wanted to see Courtney now, but didn't want to disturb her too early. He wondered if she would want to come back to the penthouse too after. It was going to be hell now to convince her because Jason and Carly would be on both her and his case about the whole situation. He wished they would just leave her alone.
"Alcazar" Jason approached him.
"Jason, what do you want?" Alcazar turned around, hands behind his back.
"You know what I want. I want you to leave the flipping country. Leave Courtney alone. Haven't you caused her enough pain? I warned you before Alcazar, and I'm warning you again. Don't ever go around her again" Jason pointed.
"Taking after Sonny, aren't we? Look, Morgan. Courtney is much safer around me than she was ever with you now. My life has changed. I'm no longer in the business like you, the one Courtney begged you to leave, but you wouldn't. So I guess that is more important than she is"
"That's none of your business, Alcazar. We had our problems, we tried to work them out, and it didn't work. That doesn't mean I didn't love her, and I still do! Why can't you leave her alone? She begged me not to kill you, to SAVE me, not you. Why dont you stay out of her life, your only making it worst" Jason shouted.
"You can't tell her what to do Jason. If she wants to be around me and my niece, then she has a right too. Weather you like it, or NOT" Lorenzo asserted.
"I'm through with this conversation. Don't tempt me to come after you again, because you won't be that lucky next time" Jason walked off. "I can't believe this guy, first Carly now Courtney. He's a damn nightmare" Jason said to himself.
"Morgan needs to back off. He and Courtney are over. I won't let her get hurt again" Lorenzo said heading to the hospital.
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"Jason!" Carly ran up to him.
"What is it?" Jason asked, frustrated.
"What's wrong with you?" Carly raised an eyebrow.
"I just found Alcazar. I told him to stay the hell away from Courtney or I would come after him again"
"Jason, You shouldn't have threaten him like that, he could get you put in jail"
"Whatever. Did Courtney talk to you?"
"Yes, she did. She told me everything. Right now I'm mad at everyone. The guy, Lorenzo, and Courtney. She knew better than to get involved with Lorenzo. And the guy? They think Ric hired him to stalk them. Sounds like Ric, but I dont know. I haven't heard the 411 from Lorenzo yet. But whoever the bastard turns out to be, Courtney still shouldn't have been around Lorenzo to find out like that."
"Will she be okay?"
"She's going to be fine, she just needs a lot of rest and to stay calm"
"Good. I need to go talk to Sonny"
"Why Jason? He doesn't care about her anymore"
"Yes, he does, I'm going talk some sense into him" Jason walked off.
"You can try!" Carly yelled back.
Carly turned around and saw Lorenzo heading the other way.
"Lorenzo!" Lorenzo stopped and turned around.
"Great"
"What the hell were you thinking? Getting Courtney almost killed!" Carly yelled.
"Carly, I'm not going over this again. I told Morgan, it isn't anyone's fault but the man who broke into my house and did this."
"Do you even know who the asshole was?"
"Yes, he was an old-business associate, not to long ago, I told him that I was out, I wanted nothing more to do with the business. He came looking for me, to hurt me, not Courtney. I blame myself for it, so you can save your breath, Carly"
Carly was shocked. At least he blamed himself. I guess she gave everyone enough hell for one day. "Well, Im glad you know who it was, I wouldn't be surprised if Ric had anything to do with it still. Anyway, that's beside the point. Jason wants you away from Courtney. And I would listen to him if I were you"
"Jason is a bigger threat to Courtney, he still works for Sonny for God's sake" Lorenzo pointed out. "And Sonny, totally disowned her, so she has no real family. If you don't stop this Carly, you're going to drive her away. Instead of being a pain, you could try and be her best friend more often"
Carly rolled her eyes. "Dont tell me what I need to be. I am a good friend, I love Courtney. But I won't stand by and just watch her get hurt by you again!"
"Carly, Jason hurt Courtney also. They are divorced now, and she is just trying to move on." Lorenzo explained
"I give up, I give up. Don't say I didn't warn you about Jason. Do us all a favor and just leave Courtney alone!" Carly stormed off.
Lorenzo wasn't about to listen to Carly, he didn't care what anyone said. He owed her way too much right now to abandon her and let her relive a horrible life with Jason, only for him to hurt her again. He wouldn't do that to her, not again. Lorenzo headed to the hospital by himself.
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"Sonny, I wish you would get over this. Lorenzo is going to take her away from all of us if we don't do something now." Jason argued.
"I don't care anymore, Jason. I'm not going back on my word. Not now, not ever. Courtney can do whatever the hell she wants. If you don't like it, you do something about it" Sonny yelled, drinking his wine.
"Fine" Jason left out of the penthouse to think.
Sonny gulped it down and slammed it down hard.
"Hey" Carly came in, depressed looking.
"What's wrong with you?" Sonny asked.
"Don't ask, I had enough hell for one day" Carly sat on the couch.
"I just sent Jason out of here. He wanted me to do something about Alcazar and Courtney. I told him I was through with all of it. She can do what she wants. Alcazar is out of your life so I have no reason to kill him now. Jason just might finish the job.
"I hope not. As much as I can't stand Lorenzo right now, he would only be throwing his life away by killing him" Carly shook her head.
3 hours later.
"Hey, how are you feeling?"
"Hey, Better" Courtney smiled.
"Glad to hear. Look, I don't want to stay long, I don't want to upset you by being here and then Jason walking in. So, I'm going to have to end it here. You are welcomed always at the penthouse with me and Sage, but you can always go back to your house. It's safe now. I wish you a fast recovery. I'll deal with our business, so you don't have to worry about it" Lorenzo told her.
Courtney could see he was saddened by all of this. Jason and Carly must have really made him feel like crap. She didn't want him to leave like that.
"Lorenzo, please don't go. I don't care what Jason or Carly say, none of this isn't your fault"
"Thanks, Courtney. Your too sweet. But, I really need to go. I'm sorry" Lorenzo kissed her hand and smiled. "Good bye, sweet girl"
Courtney was speechless, she couldn't even open her mouth to say a word. She could have kicked herself for not stopping him again, she watched as he left out of the door and out of sight.
-Intro for Song-
I thought I saw a man brought to life
He was warm, he came around like he was dignified
He showed me what it was to cry
But you couldn't be that man that I adore
You don't seem to know, seem to care what your heart is for
I don't know him anymore
'Cause there's nothing where we used to lie
Our conversation has run dry That's what's goin' on
Nothing's fine I'm torn
I'm all out of faith, this is how I feel
I'm cold and I'm ashamed
I still love you, but not quite the same
Illusion never changed Into something real
I'm wide awake and I can see the perfect sky is torn
You're a little late I'm already torn
So I guess the fortune teller's right
I should have seen just what was there and not some holy light
But you crawled beneath my veins and now, I don't care, I had no luck
I don't miss it all that much
There's just so many things
That I can't touch I'm torn
I'm all out of faith This is how I feel
I'm cold and I am shamed I still love you, but not quite the same
Illusion never changed Into something real
I'm wide awake and I can see The perfect sky is torn
You're a little late I'm already torn Torn
Ohh, ooh...
There's nothing where we used to lie
My inspiration has run dry
That's what's goin' on
Nothing's right I'm torn
I'm all out of faith
This is how I feel I'm cold and I am shamed
Still love you, but not quite the same
Illusion never changed Into something real
I'm wide awake and I can see The perfect sky is torn
I'm all out of faith This is how I feel
I'm cold and I'm ashamed
I still love you, but its just not the same
You're a little late I'm already torn
Torn Oh, [guitar solo out]
Oh
Courtney slept through most of the evening, and started dreaming. It started out as a song filled with flashbacks of her and Jason, but ended up in horror. Her dream was obviously upsetting because she couldn't stop talking a loud in her sleep and stirring. "No, Jason. Don't do it. Jason, dont do it" She whispered.
"Courtney, I'm here" Jason shook her gently.
Courtney jumped up quickly and looked directly at Jason. Her face was red and sweaty.
"Jason, what are you doing here?" She asked wiping her face.
"I was worried about you, so I decided to come sit with you" Jason handed her a rag.
"Thanks. Jason, you didn't have to. I'll be out of here soon"
"I see that you were having a bad dream, do you want to talk about it?"
"Um, I dont think so. I actually forgot what it was now" Courtney lied.
"You were dreaming about how I almost killed Alcazar. I understand now. Your afraid that I kill him" Jason expressions were solid.
"Jason, I - -"
"I'm sorry, Courtney. If I upset you still. I never wanted to hurt you like I did. We can't go back though"
"Yeah, I know we can't. That's why I was moving on"
"But with Lorenzo?"
"No, not with Lorenzo. We just work together, Jason. That's all" Courtney clearly stated.
"He seems to care about you a lot more than just that. That's why I wanted him to stay away from you, so he can't hurt you again" Jason said.
"Jason, the only person that's hurting me right now, is my brother. Yes, I was hurt when we broke up, but I am trying to heal, I will always love you though, Jason. I don't hate you."
Jason was getting emotional, and he didn't want to show it in front of Courtney, especially not now. "I need to go. I will be back later to check up on you"
"Okay" Courtney answered quietly. "Bye"
Lorenzo saw Morgan leave out of Courtney's room. He didn't like the idea that he might have upset her.
"She should be awake now, Sage. I'm sure you can go in"
"Aren't you coming?" Sage asked. "No, I have to make a phone call. You go ahead"
"Okay" Sage smiled and went into her room.
"Courtney, are you up for a visitor?"
"Sage, hey, sure I am. Come on in" Courtney said wiping her face.
"Are you crying?"
"I'm okay. I'm glad you came though"
"Me too. I'm so glad your okay too. Feeling any better?" Sage asked sitting in the chair next to her bed.
"Yeah, a little. I can't wait to get out of here. I've been here too many times" Courtney laughed.
"I know the feeling, when I worked here awhile, that's all I would hear from the patients here"
"I bet. Where is your uncle?"
"Oh, he's on his cell. Do you want me to get him?"
"No, no, I was just wondering" Courtney smiled.
"So? Are you going to come back to our house after your out of here. I really like having a girl around the place" Sage smiled back.
"I, um, think I need to go back to my place. But we can still always hang out, whenever you want. And besides, your uncle and I share a business. So you can come there whenever you want" Courtney reassured.
"It won't be the same though. I know you were only there for a while, but it's like, you belong there. It's weird, I know. Carly never really liked me anyway. But as long as my uncle was happy, I was. But he seems a million times happier now than he ever has been in a long time"
"Really? Did he say that?"
"No, I can just tell. He likes you"
Courtney laughed. "Sage, come on now"
"No, I'm being for real, I can tell, he likes you" Sage grinned.
Courtney grinned back. "Well, thats sweet of him. I like him to, but as a friend. And that just totally sounded weird. Me and Lorenzo, friends" Courtney laughed.
"Courtney, that is so not hard to believe. I know you had a rough time in the past, but usually people get over that, and become good friends, real close friends" Sage smiled.
"Yeah, I suppose" Courtney nodded.
"Well, I don't want to bother you for too long, I need to get back out there. I'll come to see you soon!" Sage hugged her.
"Please do, and thanks for stopping by, Sage." Courtney waved at her as she walked out of the door.
"I can't believe that was the Sage, that gave Carly a hard time. Funny how things work out and how people change" Courtney thought to herself.
"All finished?" Lorenzo asked.
"Yup! Courtney is feeling so much better. I'm happy for her" Sage said excited.
"Me too, talk about anything interesting?" Lorenzo put his arm around his niece.
"Sure. Courtney said that she's glad you two are friends, because she really likes you. That's better than hating you right?" Sage smiled.
"Friends huh, now I didn't think of it that way. Funny how things work out. I am glad she likes me rather than hates me" Lorenzo replied laughing.
"I hope she comes back with us and stays. I really like Courtney. I'm glad you two worked out everything, and now share her business" Sage said.
"We'll see, I am too" Lorenzo placed his hand in his pocket. "And it's for a completely good cause, I'm relieved she didn't sell the piece to Sonny or Jason. She's made a good choice for her life. She wanted to start over, and she has"
Sage nodded in agreement and pressed the elevator button.
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Courtney woke up a second time thirsty. She poured herself a glass of water and drank it down. Obviously sick of having bad dreams. This time it was about Sonny. "Eerie" She thought to herself.
"It's only 6p.m. I wonder if I can change and go home now" After all she was ready to leave. She was rested enough. She got out of her bed and went to the closet for her clothes. "Sage must have left these for me" She smiled.
"What are you doing?"
"Oh geez, you scared me. What are you doing here? Courtney asked moving a piece of hair behind her ear.
"I need to talk to you. You don't mind do you?" Ric asked taking a seat.
"Um, I guess not. I'm about to leave anyway" Courtney put her clothes back in the closet and returned to her bed and sat down.
Ric took a good look at her before getting out his pen and paper. "I need your statement so this guy can stay in jail for good"
"Wasn't Lorenzo's statement good enough? There's nothing really to tell. We thought someone was stalking us, he went after the guy. The guy showed up at his place with me and Sage inside. He broke in, I tried to shoot him. I couldn't, he knocked me out and then kidnapped Sage." Courtney finished.
"Is that all?" Ric tapped his fingers.
"Yes, that's all, what else do you want me to say?" Courtney asked, raising her hands out in front of him.
"Just making sure, you never know. Someone could have threaten you and told you to lie" Ric said.
"Oh give it up Ric. Lorenzo is completely innocent. You need to do your job and lock that guy up. You have my statement now" Courtney folded her arms.
"I guess I do now. That will be all. I'll give you updates"
"No need, I dont care, as long as he doesn't bother anyone again" Courtney told him.
"He won't" Ric looked at her again and got up. "Thank you for your time, Courtney"
"Sure" Courtney rolled her eyes and shut her door. "Geez, he is such a creep"
"I got Courtney's statement. We're out of suspicion now. You can leave town now. I won't be needing your assistance. Looks like It will all be taken care of soon enough" Ric hung up his cell and smiled.
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Whoa, I thought I would never end this chapter! Thanks for all the reviews! I need to end it here though, to leave you guys hanging for a WEEK! haha Just kidding, I'll update as soon as I can. Pray, I don't get writers block!!! :P Way too much action happening, when will it end in Port Charles? Um, Like never as Dillon puts it! LOL. Comments on General Hospital Tuesday, June 15th! OMG! It was good! It hasn't been that good in a long time! It was hilarious! The whole Carly/Jax/Courtney/Jason thing! And how cute were Jason and Courts? Courtney sleeping on his shoulder! Soo cute! I'd pick Jason for Courtney anyday over JAX. I cant stand him!(You won't be hearing his name in my FIC,that's for freakin sure) I AM so glad the ITALY thing is over! THANK GOD!!! Carly is so crazy! I like how she and Courtney go back and forth fussing. It's funny. I also loved the whole Dillon/BrookLynn thing, it was good(Ned and Brook) and FUNNY! what a riot! lol. Anyway, the show rocked arse today! Keep it up GH!:)