Disclaimer: I don't own GH, if I did a lot of things wouldn't have happened and some would have.

Rating: I am rating this R because I may get graphic in some of the violence that occurs. Since they are in the mob after all.

Author's Comments: Thanks for all your patience in waiting. Hope you like where I am taking the story.

Who Is Elizabeth?

Chapter 7

Audrey Hardy's house

As Sonny walked up to the door he wondered what he would say. Max knocked on the door as he looked at Sonny, "Mr. Corinthos, Mrs. Hardy has been waiting to hear from you."

"Thank you, Max. I will be assigning you permanently as Mrs. Hardy's guard," Sonny said. The door opened to reveal a distraught looking Audrey. "Mrs. Hardy I have news about Elizabeth may I come in and talk to you," Sonny said respectfully.

"Of course Sonny," Audrey answered quickly looking hopeful.

"Let's sit," Sonny said trying to keep things calm. Sonny noticed how nervous Audrey seemed, "First, I need to tell you that Elizabeth is alive and currently at Jason's.

At hearing this news Audrey sagged into her chair with relief, "Thank you God!"

Sonny stood pacing around the living room. "I am not sure how to tell you what little I know. It is not pleasant," Sonny said his anger barely in check. At Audrey's nod to continue Sonny stood stock-still and looked over her head. "Johnny was with Jason when Elizabeth was found. He said Elizabeth has a lot of bruises and welts on her body. I saw Elizabeth for a brief second as Jason carried her into his Penthouse. She looked pretty bad I won't lie to you," Sonny said in a far away voice.

"I need to be with Elizabeth. I need to go," Audrey said panicking as she stood.

"Mrs. Hardy, I need you to wait. Bobbie is with Elizabeth now. We need to know how Elizabeth is coping and how she will handle people first. I am not even allowed, I gave Bobbie complete control. I know that you want to be there, but please wait until Bobbie says it's okay," Sonny said pleading with Audrey.

Audrey still had a grim look on her face, but it looked like she understood. After a few moments to calm herself Audrey said, "Sonny, I know my granddaughter and I've practically raised her. I think it will be okay for me to see her for a couple of minutes at least. I won't ask her questions, but I need to see Elizabeth with my own eyes. I will leave right away if Elizabeth looks uncomfortable or if Bobbie thinks it is necessary."

"Okay, I know you will do what is best for Elizabeth. I do need to ask you to understand the need for secrecy on one matter though. Emily flew in to be with Elizabeth and Jason. So far Emily has not contacted the Quartermaines. Please respect Emily's right to decide when and if she tells her family she is in town," Sonny asked politely.

"I have no problem letting Emily handle the Quartermaines, they won't hear anything from me. I would appreciate it if we could go to Elizabeth now," Audrey said while putting on her jacket. As Audrey opened the door she noticed Max on the porch. "I suppose you want me to keep him for now," Audrey said motioning at Max. At Sonny's pleading look, Audrey nodded her head in agreement, "For now, Sonny."

Sonny's Limo

"Luke, we've got Elizabeth and she is at Jason's. Bobbie says no visitors for the time being, but feel free to come pace at my place," Sonny said into his cell phone. "I know you and Lucky are her family Luke, but your sister set the rules." Rubbing his temples Sonny mumbled, "Damnit, I am sure he didn't listen to anything I said."

"Elizabeth is Luke's daughter in his mind and he will do anything to protect her," Audrey commented quietly.

"I know and I know I've been a terrible friend to Elizabeth lately, but I would have done anything to protect her. On top of that I have to take responsibility because they did..." Sonny's voice was laced with pain and emotion choked his words out.

"Sonny, no matter how much I hate your life you gave me my beautiful Elizabeth and for that I will always be thankful. What happened was not your fault, you didn't know," Audrey said clutching her hands tightly together. "We all will get Elizabeth through this, we are her family."

Jason's Penthouse

Emily was carrying a tray of hot chocolate and chicken soup when she heard the whimpers get louder. She rushed into the bedroom and sat the tray on the dresser. Jason seemed frozen to the wall as he watched Bobbie clean up Elizabeth. "Jason, I think you should go out into the hall for right now," Emily said quietly, but sternly. Jason went to the door but turned to look at Elizabeth once more.

"Jason, Bobbie and I have Elizabeth taken care of for now. She will need you later," Emily said evenly.

"Elizabeth, do you hear me? It's Bobbie, sweetheart," Bobbie kept her tone calm and soothing as she tried to get Elizabeth to come around. "Liz, I need to clean your wounds, is that okay?"

A small nod, that Bobbie almost missed, and then a groan from Elizabeth told them she was cognizant of what was happening.

"Liz, can you tell us where it hurts the most? Bobbie can treat you better if we know what you need," Emily said in a low voice.

"I tried to hide..." Liz whimpered and then she seemed to drift into unconsciousness again.

"Do you suppose Elizabeth realized someone was after her?" Bobbie asked quietly.

"I think so. Elizabeth's smart and observes what happens around her. Maybe they haven't had Elizabeth the whole time she has been missing. I hope they didn't." Emily said with a twinge of hope. "Bobbie, can you handle everything alone for about an hour? I need to check something."

"Yeah, I will just finish cleaning up Elizabeth and start her on some antibiotics. Be careful!" Bobbie said squeezing Emily's hand before giving Elizabeth her complete attention again.

Emily walked into the hall noticing Jason leaning against the wall looking as if his world had crumbled. "Jas, I know this is bad, but Elizabeth is strong and she has you. We will get Elizabeth through this we are her family. I've got to run to Sonny's for a little bit. If Bobbie needs you she will let you know. I love you, Jas," Emily said holding Jason in a tight hug.

Walking down the stairs Emily knew she had to do something. Jason and Elizabeth had always watched over her and helped her when she needed it, this time she was going to take care of them. "Lucky, I need you to do something," Emily said into her cell phone. "Lucky, no one knows I'm in town and I would like to keep it that way."

"Thanks, Lucky. Can you come to Sonny's Penthouse right away?" Emily asked seriously.

"Okay, I'll see you in fifteen minutes," Emily said before hanging up.

Hallway

"Hello Ms. Quartermaine," Johnny said with his first smile of the day.

"Johnny, its Emily. Lucky Spencer is on his way to see me. Will you bring him to Sonny's when he gets here?" Emily asked.

"I will, Ms. Quartermaine," Johnny said with a slight smirk.

Emily playfully glared at Johnny and knocked on the Corinthos' door. "Emily is everything okay?" Carly asked nervously.

Corinthos' Penthouse

"Yes everything is okay, Carly. I just need to meet with Lucky and thought I should do it here instead of going to Luke's. You don't mind do you?" Emily answered.

"Of course you and Lucky can talk here," Carly answered as Luke was ushered into the Penthouse.

"Luke, what are you doing here?" asked Emily as she gave him a big hug.

"Hey Lil' darlin'! I should've known you'd be here for our girl. And that is why, I am here to protect Elizabeth," Luke said looking around. "Where's Corinthos?"

"Sonny went to talk to Audrey in person. I expect them both to be here soon," Carly answered defensively.

"Caroline, don't get your panties in a bunch. I just wanted to know why the guards said I had to talk to the boss if he wasn't here," Luke explained.

"Ah! The boss the guards were referring to was me," Emily said hesitantly.

"Lil' darlin', I just want to see Liz. I should've known that she'd need protectin' with all us crazies she takes up for," Luke commented remorsefully.

"Luke, I can't let any of you see Elizabeth until she can understand that she is safe," Emily quietly said. "I know it is tough, but we need Elizabeth to come out of her protective shell and she won't with bunches of people hanging around waiting for her to open her eyes."

Luke looked at Emily and sighed, "Okay, lil' darlin', if you and that sister of mine insist I know better than to try and argue."

Emily looked toward the door as it opened. Sonny walked in his shoulders slumped. "Sonny, is everything okay? Do I need to go back to Jason's?" Emily asked anxiously.

"Emily, everything is the same as far as I know. It was just tough to tell Audrey about Elizabeth. Audrey is over with Elizabeth right now, so you are probably fine here," Sonny said sounding defeated.

"Sonny, we are going to get Elizabeth through this. I need to talk to Lucky as soon as he gets here. Is there somewhere private we can talk?" Emily asked.

Lucky was shown into the Corinthos Penthouse as Emily finished talking. "I think the roof would be good, Em," Lucky said wrapping her in a hug.

Opening the door Sonny watched Lucky and Emily, "Marco, give Emily the roof access key."

"Thanks Sonny. We will be back in a little bit. If I am needed come get me," Emily said walking with Lucky to the stairway door.

Roof of the Penthouse

"Okay Em, what's the big secret? What do you know about Liz that you don't want to share," Lucky said suspiciously.

"Lucky, Liz mumbled something about trying to hide. I think she realized someone was after her and took off," Emily said pacing the roof.

"So why only me?" Lucky asked puzzled.

"We know Liz the best besides Jason and he won't be any help right now. I want to figure out what she did. I don't think they've had her long. Can Nikolas and you check things out? Maybe go where she was staying? I really think it'll help," Emily said with a hint of desperation.

"We will do it. Do you have your computer with you? I think we should keep in touch and we might need to send stuff securely," Lucky said his mind already spinning with plans.

"Of course I have my computer. It sounds like we are thinking alike. When will you leave?" Emily said thinking of what she could do from Jason's Penthouse.

"As soon as Nikolas can get over from the island we'll head out," Lucky responded walking to the door.

"Lucky, be careful. These guys didn't plan on getting caught. They will be out for blood. Luke might even be good help. I think you guys won't draw the attention that Sonny's men would. Keep in touch," Emily said. With one last hug they headed downstairs to start looking for answers.