Angel watched him make breakfast for his women. Send them off to what ever tasked the day held for them. Adella was hardest because it was this very thing that took her away from him and the reason he'd became the man he was today. Alexis because of all that went on between them. Elizabeth, because he promised to protect her from women like Faith. Kristina for the obvious reasons.
Once they all said there good byes and Kristina was down for her mid morning nap. Sonny sighed heavily, sitting in silence thinking.
It gets complicated-
-It does. Hard enough before-
-Worse now-
-Least you could fight beside them. I saw Alexis take hits that would have killed the well trained man-
-Yeah part of the game of Slayer-
-Not my life-
-Adella was going to tell you, you know that-
-I know and it makes me even angrier. I can tell my mother is very unhappy with my life-
-Imagine my mother surprise.-
Sonny snorted.
The point is how different things could have been-
-Yeah like ifI ever met a Slayer strong enough to take me on. Mentally and psychically-
-I could be a cop not a "business man"-
-Is that what you want with your life-
-No-
-Then let's not dwell-
-What happened to your family-
-I killed them even mylittle sister.-
Sonny was silent.
I know what your thinking-
-Do you-
-That better then putting them in constant danger-
-Knowing I was the cause-
-I will always know I was the cause and the means Sonny-
-How do you live with it-
-My mission, my redemption, my family-
-I try Angel believe me I do, but some days-
-You feel like the darkness will consume you-
-Yes-
-But it doesn't you don't let it. The very same reason I don't let the demon whispering in my ear get the better of me anymore. I use him-
-How-
-They way he hates the most. Protecting the ones I love-
-You give free lessons right?-
Angel smiled.
Lets get to work.-
Elizabeth sat with Lexa.
Let's have a meeting shall we.-
Liz had to push Jason out the door for his lunch with Courtney. She knew she had him in the palm of her hand, Lexa was the key not just the baby but everything that happened with her. Once again they where on a stand still, she still loved Ric and he still loved Courtney. Liz sighed she was tired of this game already and she was new player. Sonny and Angel came in and both men made a b-line for Lexa. Liz growled.
Get so little with Jason hovering you two stay on your side.-
She laughed when they made pouty faces and sat down. They began to create a strategy on how to deal with the dying Slayers in Port Charles.
I could declare war on Faith I have enough reason-
-That could work but Faith doesn't seem stupid to me-
-She's a survivor with dumb luck. - Sonny said.
-I would agree but always manage to get me.I'm sorry Elizabeth-
-Oh no Sonny I didn't mean it that way I just mean that I was or could have beaten her at one time.-
Angel looked at her funny, then Sonny like is she kidding.
She serious-
-I was a bad girl Angel-
-What changed? -
-I got rapped and feel in love. Not with the guy who did it mind you but that's what happened-
-Oh-
-What I'm saying is I've taking the worst Carly had to offer I should have been able to read Faith-
-A war as crude as it sounds maybe the way to go. –
Elizabeth looked at both men.
How exactly does one start a war-
-Oh that's the easy part, explaining it to the other bosses will be complicated they already see the both of us as problem-
-Which means they won't tolerate people messing with their business. -
-Let's make it worth their while. Faith working with Wolfram and Heart has got to be a threat to them right-
-Not really but I can spin it that way. - Sonny said.
-Then we offer to take care of the Faith problem and her dealings with the Law firm.- Elizabeth said.
-She's good. - Angel said.
-Yes she is.-
The door opened.
Ric-
-You've been trying to get in contact with me? I was busy working on something the maybe up mother's alley-
-What-
-Young girl's death in New York, when they told me it had happened here I stayed to get info that's what took me so long-
-Well have a seat we've got some things to tell you. - Sonny said.
-But first. Ric this is Lexa.-
She hand her husband the baby. Ric was in awe already in love with her.
I asked Jason to be her legal father Ric.- He just looked at her and sighed.
-I understand with him she won't get caught up in anything. - He said looking at Sonny.
-Yes. We'll talk about our marriage later.- Liz told him.
-Hmm. About the girls-
-Lest start with our mother.-
Ric rocked the baby and looked out the window from start to finish Sonny told him everything with additions from Angel and Elizabeth.
How can I help-
-We have to take on Wolfram & Heart. - Angel said.
-I'm a lawyer-
-I'll introduce you to Gunn he's my head attorney, you both can work together on this project-
-What Elizabeth part in all this-
-I'm a slayer that means in the trenches.-
Angel looked at Ric and Elizabeth.
Ah Sonny shall we go met the families-
-Sure Angel.-
Elizabeth watched them leave and then turned to Ric.
I don't like any of this you know that but from the way Sonny and Angel describe things you can't get away from it-
-No-
-Jason being her father I can understand that to. But Elizabeth I am being a little to understanding, your my wife!I understand that to-
-Then what Elizabeth-
-I want our marriage to work but-
-But you love him and you never stopped-
-No-
-No wha... What?- He asked confused.
-I love you Ric. Just like he loves Courtney but neither one of you seem to be able to handle our lives-
-You couldn't handle his life-
-No. I couldn't handle the lies the same went for you.-
Ric nodded his head in understanding. He knew Elizabeth loved him but she had a whole new determination in her eyes as a slayer and a mother.
What do you want to do-
-Live our lives it works fine if it doesn't we make it work-
-I like that idea.-
He leaned in and kissed her. She responded moaning into his mouth he pulled her close and then someone cleared their throat. The broke apart to see Jason and Courtney standing there.
Um sorry about that just saying hello to my wife-
-I understand how's Lexa.- Jason asked.
-Fine why? - Liz said shielding the baby from Jason stern face.
-We wanted to take her to the park. If that's okay.- Courntey said -She's tougher then she looks despite what he might say. - Liz said pointing to Jason.
-But she's so small.- Ric said.
-Ric don't you start to. Come on Courtney I've got clothed just right for the park-
-Women. - Ric said.
-I can hit really hard wanna feel?- Liz said.
-No-
-Then shut up.-
The two women took the baby upstairs. Courtney watched Elizabeth with Lexa careful and gentle and protective. She talked and laughed and cooed, something in Courtney pulled at her heart.
Elizabeth-
-Hmm-
-Um are you okay with this-
-With what-
-The four of us-
-I'm married to the man I love, you know and I know I've gone through hell to make this marriage work even after what he did. I won't screw it up not for something the may not be-
-I understand that, but-
-Courtney I'm fine with this I see how you take care of your nephews he's her father you're his wife. I have to live with that and believe me I can. I also know that if something happens to me you be a good mother to her-
-What-
-Would you Courtney-
-Yes-
-Good so you guys go to the park don't let him hover girls and their daddies you know.-
Courtney smiled and they came down stairs. Neither man said anything to each other but tired to figure out the fancy stroller Lexa great grandmother had bought her. Courtney held the baby while Elizabeth opened it much too both men's dismay.
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