Chapter 10
Jason could hear them yelling before he could even see them. He paused and took a deep breath to prepare himself for what was to come. He knew the second he was spotted--there was complete silence…Followed by what could possibly be classified as a riot. Everyone was asking him questions at once, while trying to tell everyone else to shut up.
"Hey, hey, hey! Let him speak!" As usual, Sonny intervened and took control. When everyone was quiet, he motioned for Jason to go ahead.
"Physically she's fine. Emotionally she's really shook up. She doesn't remember where she's been for the past three years. Her doctor says it could be because something traumatic happened to her during those three years and her mind is blocking it. Or, it could be caused by the blow she took to the head. Her memory may or may not come back. And Courtney is really upset about that. She doesn't even remember the night she disappeared."
"Oh, my baby!" Janine screeched before going off in the corner to speak with herself, once again she was clearly drunk.
"How did she hit her head?" Mike said, trying to rein in his anger.
"I don't know," Jason said with his head bowed.
"While you were in with Courtney, I called the penthouse and had them take a look at the surveillance tapes," Sonny explained, "there was nothing there. She just walked in as if she were coming home from a shopping trip. She didn't fall or anything, she just looked tired. And the doorman said she got out of a cab, he didn't look at it so we can't trace it. But I have guys checking out surrounding airports and train stations."
Everyone was quiet, they were all trying to digest the information and figure out what it meant. Carly soon interrupted by saying, "Shit, here comes trouble." Everyone followed the direction where Carly was looking, and there were various groans.
"The hospital called us, it's proper procedure with missing persons. I need to speak with Jason, as well as Courtney, and the person who found her."
"Mac! Courtney hasn't even been home yet! Give her and Jason time! I'll tell the guard who let her in to talk to you and give you the surveillance tapes from this afternoon. Just give Courtney and Jason so time to readjust." Everyone was shocked by how helpful Sonny was being, maybe even Sonny himself.
Mac too, seemed to understand what a huge gesture this was because he nodded his head, and said, "Thanks, I'll be in touch." He turned and walked away.
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"He was just about to hit the last '1' in '911' when he realized how senseless that would be. He laid back down, waited a few minutes and then pulled out his cell phone. This time, instead of calling '911' he called someone who would be in a much better position of helping. He heard the other line pick up, "Get over here now! Something's happened." He shut his phone, and waited for help to come.