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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.

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Who is Elizabeth?

Chapter 12

Jason's Penthouse

Elizabeth awoke lying in a bed; she listened carefully to the breathing near her. Just as Elizabeth was starting to panic and think the nightmare was real again her Gram spoke, "It's okay Elizabeth. I am here with you and you are safe." As Audrey wrapped her arms around Elizabeth the dam holding the tears in broke. "Sh...oh Elizabeth, I am so sorry. No matter what I am here for you," Audrey whispered as she tried to soothe Elizabeth by holding her in her arms.

Elizabeth didn't know how long she had cried, but when she awoke the second time it was light out. She could here her Gram speaking quietly to someone outside the door. Elizabeth got up and went into the bathroom. On the counter she found a note Bobbie had left.

Dear Elizabeth,

I am unsure how I should approach this situation. I know you prefer to handle things your way and I want to respect that, but due to the circumstances of how you were found I think you should take the medication I have left for you. If you would like to talk to your Grandmother or myself first about what it is please do so. I sent some blood work in for tests and it should be back today. I will give you the results as soon as I receive them. I have something I need to discuss with you as soon as you can this morning, please come see me at Sonny and Carly's. If you need to or want to talk I am here sweetheart.

Bobbie

Elizabeth stared into the mirror as the pain poured over her. She remembered virtually everything. Sure there were times she had fallen unconscious due to pain, but she'd figured out what had happened when she regained her senses again. God, if only she didn't remember it might be easier. Why did this happen again? Elizabeth stopped the tears from coming as her anger grew. She gulped some water and took the pills Bobbie had left her. As Elizabeth got into the tub she heard a knock on the door.

"Elizabeth, are you okay?" Audrey asked through the door her voice very concerned.

"Yeah, Gram. I'll be out in a bit," Elizabeth answered trying to sound as if nothing was wrong.

As Elizabeth soaked in the bath she thought about what she learned last night. She wasn't sure what to do, but the revelation that she was adopted made a lot of things clearer. Elizabeth really wasn't able to get her mind around the fact that Sonny was her father. When Elizabeth noticed the time she figured it was time to face the music of the day.

Outside of Port Charles

Nikolas, Lucky, Summer, and baby Jamie were headed into town. They had managed to get away from the helicopter and meet up. When Nikolas had arrived he found Lucky talking to a couple of guys and one of them took his car. Lucky explained that the bike and car would be safer if they couldn't be found for now and they had loaded up in the Jeep the guys had left for them.

"Are you sure that your friend won't mind me staying with her?" asked Summer unsure that this was the right thing for her and Jamie.

"Trust me, my friend Liz will be happy to have you around. Knowing her she will spoil little Jamie rotten," Lucky said with a grin. He couldn't wait to get home and see Liz. Emily had called and told them that she was awake and moving around. Lucky hoped Liz would be able to get past this ordeal and be stronger than ever, he knew if someone could it would be Liz.

"We will be in town in about an hour, so maybe you should know a little bit about what you are going to be in for," Nikolas started. "Our friend Liz is staying with some friends who have security guards and sometimes are referred to as..."

"Okay, Summer what Nikolas is trying to spit out is that where Liz currently lives can seem dangerous. But if you are a friend everything in their power will be done to assure your safety, so no problems for you," Lucky said with a wink at Summer.

"Okay, umm...well, I guess as long as you say it's safe I will have to trust you for now," Summer said hesitantly.

Jason's Penthouse

Elizabeth came down the stairs to find Audrey and Emily waiting on the couch for her. "Wow, umm...are you going somewhere?" Emily said looking over Elizabeth's outfit.

Elizabeth looked down at her clothes, boots, jeans, and NIN shirt, topped with her leather jacket. "I need to run an errand before I start the inquisition today. Xander is my guard right now isn't he?" she asked sliding her wallet into her jacket pocket.

"Yes, but Elizabeth I don't think you are ready to go anywhere. You fainted yesterday and you've been through a lot lately," Audrey said moving to Elizabeth's side.

"Gram, I know you are worried, but I will have Xander with me. I need to take care of some things by myself and then I will come right back I promise," Elizabeth said making it clear she was doing what she wanted.

"Here take my phone please just in case you need it," Emily said rushing to give Elizabeth her cell before she left.

As Elizabeth opened the door Xander turned around. "Hey, what are you doing?" Xander asked gently.

"I need you to take me on an errand. No questions until we leave here, remember you promised to take care of me no matter what the crazies said," Liz said dragging Xander toward the elevator.

"Marco watch over Morgan's Penthouse would you," Xander commented to Sonny's guard as the elevator doors closed.

Penthouse Parking Area

Elizabeth looked around for Xander's car, but didn't see it. "I got a new ride," Xander gloated with a smirk.

"No, you mean I won't have springs poking my ass the whole ride. Yeah, it's about time," Elizabeth teased as she followed Xander. "WHOO-HOO, HOT!" Elizabeth said impressed by the brand new black Pontiac GTO Xander stopped by.

"Thought you'd like it, now maybe you will stop giving me shit about my taste in cars," Xander said holding Liz's door open for her.

Elizabeth waited until Xander got in the car and then she spoke seriously, "Remember you taught me to use a gun before I left. Well, I think it's time for me to carry one. I refuse to be a helpless target and now it will get worse when people find out who my father is, can you get me the P229?"

Xander looked shocked and then seemed torn in his decision. "You know that Sonny and Jason are going to pitch fit when they find out." At Elizabeth's glare Xander continued, "But if this is what you want you got it." As they drove from the penthouse Carly was driving in from her morning meeting.

"I need something fast. It must be super clean even more than for Morgan. Meet me at my place in 30 minutes with a nine," Xander ordered into his phone and then snapped it shut.

"So where are you staying?" Liz asked curious.

"Well, I've got this great friend who seems to have left her loft empty and I wanted her to be able to come back if she wanted," Xander said trying not to grin.

"Xander, I don't know what to say. I am thankful for the opportunity though, but I guess for now it's yours," Liz said squeezing his arm. "I think you are promoted to brother status with Lucky and Nikolas."

"Alright," Xander said with a big grin.

Kelly's

Xander and Elizabeth entered Kelly's laughing and immediately came to a halt seeing Courtney and Jason looking at them. Elizabeth barely controlled the urge to break in her new gun on the two of them. "Listen we can pickup some breakfast at Starbuck's and head back to the penthouse," Xander said trying to keep the peace.

"I think you are smart, let's get out of here," Liz said turning from the two at the counter and heading out the door.

As Jason and Courtney watched them leave Jason's shoulders slumped. He had only come in for coffee and now Liz obviously thought he was here for Courtney. "Jason, it'll work out. Go home and be with her," Courtney said before heading to the kitchen.

Penthouse Hallway

"They are looking for you two and Mr. Corinthos didn't seem happy," Marco warned as Xander and Liz got off the elevator.

"God, do they know I am a grown woman," Liz said exasperated.

Marco suppressed a grin as he moved to let the two of them into the Corinthos Penthouse. "Good luck"

Corinthos Penthouse

"Marco, you better know where Xander is now," Sonny yelled as the door opened.

"Sonny why don't you get your panties out of the knot they are in. I am here and Xander has been with me the whole time," Elizabeth said rolling her eyes at Sonny.

"Do you understand how worried we were?" Sonny snapped.

"Listen up, no matter what we've found out in the past few days you haven't been my parent. I am a grown woman and I make my own decisions, so deal with it. I needed to run an errand and I took Xander with me. Gram knew I was leaving and I told her I would be back as soon as I could," Elizabeth said not backing down an inch from Sonny.

"Sometimes I wonder if you even listen. Did you forget what happened?" at the look on Elizabeth's face Sonny knew he had screwed up big time.

"You know what Mr. Corinthos I know how to take care of myself. I've been doing it along time, maybe for a little while I let others have a bit too much control but I will be fixing that right now. From now on I will agree to having Xander with me when I go some where, but otherwise you can butt the fuck out," Elizabeth spat out and then turned and marched from the room.

Xander watched as Sonny sink down onto the couch and everyone else was silent. "I won't leave her side when she goes anywhere and for now I will get her to continue staying at Jason's. Give her awhile to calm down and then try talking to her," Xander said when he received a nod indicating he had been heard he left Sonny's to go back to guard duty.