Chapter 9
Lorenzo turned around to look at his daughter. "I didn't say that," he growled, and then changed the subject by pointing at Jason and practically shouting, "I don't want you with this man ever again, do you understand me?"
Alex stared at her father, her mouth practically hitting the floor. "You CANNOT and WILL NOT tell me who I can and cannot see! You may be my father, and I use that word very loosely, but I will not allow you to dictate my life!" Alex yelled, not caring who heard her at this point. She was so angry and so tired of it all. She had heard what her father and Jason had said to each other, the threats they had thrown at each other in regards to her and Sara. Having had enough at this point, Alex turned and bolted down the hall, leaving her father and Jason to look after her.
"Someone better tell me WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE!" said a voice from behind Lorenzo. Rolling his eyes and taking a breath, Lorenzo turned to face Sonny.
Lorenzo took in Sonny's disheveled look and then fear, confusion, and anger that played over his face. Not really in the mood for a third fight in the last five minuets, he explained all that had happened that evening.
"And what were you doing at my sister's apartment in the first place?" Sonny asked, his anger boiling over, forgetting the fact that this man had probably saved his sister's life.
"I went over there to see my daughter, who by the way, lives there as well," Lorenzo said. "But she wasn't there," he added, shooting Jason an angry look.
Sonny turned to Jason. "We'll. Talk. Later." Sonny turned back to Lorenzo. "You ever come within two feet of my sister, I will kill you myself."
"I will be here for Sara as long as she wants me," Lorenzo said. There was a lot of tension and he couldn't bear being in the small space with Sonny any longer. He needed to get away, but not too far away and opted to wait across the hall.
Sonny walked over to Jason next, trying his best to reign in his anger and keep from strangling his best friend. "I thought I told you to stay away from her Jason. She is the daughter of our enemy, and you decide to jump in bed with her! Don't you dare tell me that you are in love with that tramp?"
"Don't ever call her that again Sonny! I am in love with Alex and there is nothing that you can do about it." Jason knew that Sonny would be angry, but he was close to crossing the line.
Sonny shook his head. "You need to stay away from her Jason. That girl," he said, emphasizing the word girl, "is nothing but trouble," he ground out, so angry that he was ready to punch Jason just to knock some sense into the younger man.
"Lorenzo is trouble. Alex isn't, damn it Sonny," Jason then walked away, following Alex to where they had Sara. "How is she?" he asked, gently putting his hand on her shoulder.
"Nobody has told me anything yet," Alex said quietly, wishing that Jason would not touch her right now. She turned to Jason, wiping her tears. "I heard what Sonny said Jason." Alex looked up at him, into his crystal clear blue eyes. "I don't think I could do this," she whispered, almost not able to get the words out.
"Alex, Sonny is just worried about Sara, he was talking without thinking. And I don't care what anyone else thinks, I love you and that's all that matters. I don't want to lose you Alex," Jason said as he gently stroked the side of her face.
Alex looked up at Jason again, the tears running down her cheeks. "I don't want to lose you either Jason, but I heard what my father said and if we stay together, then I will lose you for good, and I couldn't bare that. This is for the best."
"Alex, I am more than capable of taking care of myself, you do not have to worry about protecting me," said Jason, realizing that was what she was trying to do. "I know your scared Alex, but I love you and that's all that should matter."
"I love you too Jason. I love you too much to see you hurt or killed because of me," Alex said, hearing how her voice shook as she tried to hold in her sorrow. Not being able to look in his eyes anymore, she backed away from Jason and walked away, feeling as if her heart was ripping in two.
Sonny paced back and forth in the waiting room. "What is taking so damn long?" he asked in frustration. He wanted to know what was going on with Sara. Sonny had no idea where Jason went either, which was making him even more angry.
"Hey," said Carly as she walked up to her husband, taking him in her arms. "She'll be okay."
"She'll only be okay if she stays away from Alcazar." Sonny needed to make sure that both his sister and his best friend stayed away from his enemies, and that included Alexandria Alcazar. He just needed to figure out how he was going to make that happen.
"She's in love with him," said Carly as she turned his head to face her. She knew Sonny was trying to come up with a plan for keeping those that he loved from the ones they loved. "She won't stay away from him, Sonny. Or from Alex."
Sonny glared at his wife with dark eyes. "First he tries to take you away and now my sister. And that daughter of his is trying to take Jason away too. This has to stop Carly. Once and for all."
"If you do that, you'll loose them both." With that, Carly walked away and headed to where Lorenzo was sitting. "Are you alright?"
"I will be once I know what's going on," Lorenzo answered, not taking his eyes from the doors leading to where Sara was. "She was so pale Carly, and shaking so much. I wanted to pick her up and carry her here myself, but I knew that I couldn't leave Adam alone." Lorenzo had come to care about the little boy since he had met him.
"You really do love her," Carly said, putting a hand on his shoulder.
Lorenzo looked up at her. "I do Carly. I love her very much."
"Jason loves your daughter too, Lorenzo, just as you love Sara."
Lorenzo shook his head. "I don't want to hear that Carly. I know how much you care about Jason, but I will not have my daughter with him. And from I witnessed a little while ago, they won't be." Lorenzo remembered the scene he had almost walked in on between Jason and Alex a few minutes ago.
Carly shook her head and rolled her eyes. She was about to go on one of her rampages when a nurse came out of the room where Sara was. Everyone piled into the hall, including Alex and Jason.
The nurse looked at the assembled group in front of her. "Ms. Evans is awake and the doctor will be right out to talk to you," she said.
The doctor appeared barely a minute later. "I'm sorry it was taking so long. We had to run some tests to be sure. Mr. Corinthos, I understand that Ms. Evans is your sister?" At Sonny's nod, the doctor turned his attention to him. "You're sister is pregnant."
Everyone stood there in shock. Jason broke the silence. "Wait a minute, that's impossible. Sara told me that she wasn't able to have children, which is why she petitioned to adopt Adam."
Sonny's head whipped around to look at Jason. "Why would she tell you that?" he asked. Then he turned back to the doctor, not giving Jason a chance to answer. "Are you sure she's pregnant?" he asked, still in shock over the news, his anger rising as he fought to not wrap his hands around Alcazar's throat.
The doctor nodded, sensing the tension coming from the assembled group. "She's about two weeks along. She's doing fine right now but I'm putting her on bed rest for the next couple of days. If Mr. Alcazar hadn't called for an ambulance when he did, Ms. Evans could have miscarried, which would have caused severe complications to her health."
Sonny shook his head. "I want to see her," he said, not looking at anyone else.
The doctor nodded. "Only you though, everyone is going to have to wait," he said, leading Sonny into the room.
Sara opened her eyes and smiled when she saw her brother. "Hi," she whispered.
"Hey," said Sonny. He had been ready to go off on her for getting pregnant with Alcazar's kid, but when he saw her pale and tired face, he decided to back off – for now. "How are you feeling?"
"Like hell," Sara croaked out through a dry throat. "I'm guessing they told you . . . I still can't believe it," she swallowed, trying to clear the dryness, but when that didn't work, she reached for the plastic jug on the bedside table.
Sonny grabbed the jug first and poured some water into the cup. He helped her to sit up slightly so that she could sip some of the water. "Sara, Jason said that you couldn't have children. How complicated or dangerous could this be for you?"
"I could die," Sara whispered, not wanting to keep the reality of the situation from anyone.
Sonny let out a breath; he wasn't expecting to hear that. "Are you going to go through with this?" he asked, already knowing her answer as he looked into her eyes.
"Yes, Sonny, I am. I have always wanted a family and now I have that chance. I know what the risks are and I will do everything I can to bring this baby into the world. So, no, there are no other options that I will even consider," Sara said, making it known that she was sticking with her decision to carry this baby, not matter what the cost.
Sonny still did not want to believe that this was happening, and he came to a quick decision himself. "You and Adam are moving into the penthouse with me." Sonny wanted to be able to keep an eye on her, to know that she was being taken care of, and to keep Lorenzo Alcazar away from her. As far as Sonny was concerned, Sara was in this mess because of him.
"What?" Sara tried to pull herself up some more, but the pain that ripped through her body stopped her and she dropped back to the bed.
"Sara, you're going to need someone to help you and take care of you, and Adam, too. You won't be able to chase after a six-year-old on your own. You're moving in with me, Carly, and the boys," Sonny finished, hoping she would see the truth in what he was saying and give in without a fight.
But he was wrong. "This is Lorenzo's baby, too Sonny. I will not keep him from his own child!" Sara yelled at Sonny, getting angrier.
"I don't give a damn about Alcazar! You are my sister and I will not let that monster anywhere near you!"
"You do not get to tell me how to live my life Sonny! I love Lorenzo and he will be a part of my life, and a part of our child's life! Now get out!"
"Sara, don't do this," Sonny said, determined to get through to her. To make her see what kind of man Lorenzo Alcazar is. "You think he loves you Sara? All he wants to do is use you to get to me, just like he did with Carly. He will use the power he has over you to try to take me down, is that what you want?"
"She said to leave, and I think you should," said a hard, steely voice at the door.
Sonny turned and saw Alex standing there. Her arms were crossed in from of her and her green eyes were hard and cold. "I don't know who you think you are, but I do not take orders from a tramp like you!" Sonny said in a low and dangerous voice.
Sara was shocked at how Sonny was talking to Alex. "How dare you! I asked you to leave and I want you gone now. Or I will call security myself!"
Sonny looked from Sara to Alex. He grabbed his jacket and walked out of the room, determined now more than ever to get the Alcazar's out of his family's life.
Alex went over to Sara and hugged her. "I was so scared Sara. I'm sorry I left you alone." Alex quickly wiped the tears from her eyes.
"Alex, what happened was not your fault, and I am going to be okay," Sara insisted, hating to see her friend so upset. Alex was usually so strong, that seeing her like this was hard. "I just hope that you aren't upset that I am pregnant with you're father's child."
Alex smiled. "Of course I'm not upset Sara. But I did hear what you said to Sonny and I have to admit that I am scared."
"Don't be, okay? I plan on doing everything I can to take care of myself and this baby. And I will not be moving in with Sonny. I plan on staying in the apartment with you and Adam and being with Lorenzo. And you will be with Jason and everything will work itself out, Alex. It always does."
Alex looked away from Sara for a moment, pretending to take interest in the various medical equipment in the room. "Actually Sara, I broke up with Jason tonight. We aren't together anymore."
Sara rolled her eyes and leaned back against the pillows. "Alex, you and Jason belong together. You know that and I know that. Just go and find him Alex. Make up with him and don't worry about your father, about Sonny, about anyone, but the two of you. That's all that matters. Now, go and find him and send in Lorenzo."
Alex knew that tone, and she knew there was no arguing with Sara once she had her mind made up about something. "I'll get my dad." She kissed Sara on the head and walked out of the room, making no promises to go and find Jason.
Lorenzo walked into the room a minute later and sat beside Sara, taking her hand in his.
"I'm sorry Lorenzo," Sara whispered, wrapping her free hand around his.
"There is nothing for you to be sorry about Sara," Lorenzo said quietly. He was still shocked over the fact that she was pregnant with his child, and concerned about what Jason had said. "You never told me that you couldn't conceive, so I guess I'm just wondering how this could have happened."
Sara smiled. "Lorenzo, how many times did we make love that night . . . and the next day in the tub?"
Lorenzo also smiled at the memories. "Okay, I do know how it happened, but Sara; if this is going to be dangerous for you . . . I don't want to lose you."
"I can't give the baby up Lorenzo. I can't give up our baby," Sara said, squeezing Lorenzo's hand.
Lorenzo nodded, he understood how she felt, as he did not want to give this child up either. He had missed so much with Alexandria and Diego; he did not want that to happen again. "I will be there for you every step of the way," he said, kissing her fingers.