Alexis spent the next twenty minutes being filled in on the months since Carly's resurrection, and the ramifications that were still sending shockwaves through Sonny's world. Johnny expressed his regret for leaving the penthouse that night, after realizing they were safe, Alexis reassured him that even if he would've stayed there were no guarantees that he would've been able to stop Carly. Johnny also revealed that Sonny was still checking into Carly's whereabouts during her absence, especially after she'd revealed to him that she'd stayed away longer than necessary to punish him.

Alexis told them she'd been ready to tell Sonny about the baby, but after he'd had Zander beaten up she'd been afraid of who he was becoming, and Carly's constant interfering, Alexis decided she wouldn't put her child be subjected to that kind of violence and cruelty. She also explained how Carly had found out about the baby and embezzled money from Jax in order to buy Alexis a one way ticket out of town, Alexis told them she'd thought about going but giving Carly the satisfaction of winning was something she wasn't willing to do, she'd also been livid when she learned that Carly had sent Kristina to the warehouse, even though she knew it wasn't safe.

Jason in turn began to talk about the situation with Zander, Alexis bristled and then relaxed when Jason reminded her he was trying to help.

"What the going rate on Amnesia these days… twice in what four months, that's got to be some kind of record doesn't it?" Alexis said sarcastically, " So obviously Zander is still in danger, do you think Alkazar knows he survived?"

"Probably, the fisherman that found him, brought him into Kelly's instead of calling an ambulance, that's why Liz called me."

"You might take this the wrong way, "Alexis replied holding up her hand, " but what on earth was Liz thinking when she called you?"

"Look Liz care for Zander for whatever reason… and she didn't know where else to turn, and she knew that I was looking for Zander."

"Why, did Sonny order you to finish the job you started?" Alexis asked sharply.

"Actually he wanted to ask him some questions…. About you."

"That's just ridiculous, Zander and I haven't talked in months, " Alexis shot Johnny a warning look, that wasn't missed by Jason.

"Come on Alexis," Jason shook his head, "how long did you think it would take us to find out you called Monty."

Alexis bit her lip, " So I called Monty, that has nothing to do with Zander."

"Yeah right, it has everything to do with him… because he was being followed by Max."

"Figures" Alexis said disgustingly

"And in turn you have Johnny," Jason said, glancing over to the bodyguard, "and Modgen."

"WHAT?" Alexis shouted, " Sonny's having me followed?"

"It's called guarded Alexis, and yes he is."

"You know about this!" Alexis accused, pointing a finger at her smiling bodyguard.

"I figured as much, Sonny was having me tail you most of the time… plus the fact I recognized Modgen since we worked together for years… and honestly you need all the protection you get, if Alkazar finds out you are carrying Sonny's child, you become a greater target… you become a pawn in a sick game."

"Alexis the next time you decide to use on of our contacts… don't tell him you're an attorney, he nearly had a coronary, when he finally contacted me."

"I told him I was Sonny's attorney, I assumed he'd think I was in the outfit… his mouthpiece per say."

"Trying to use Sonny's rep for your own gain."

Alexis' memory flashed back to a conversation she'd had with Sonny years ago:

"What is Alexis about?" Sonny had asked, her name rolling off his tongue like he was the only one meant to say it.

"I bill extra for that." She'd deadpanned.

"Feel free."

"What do you want to know?"

"Are you one of those people, that likes throwing their weight around, by using certain connections they make?"

"Oh do you mean, do I know using you as a weapon," She asked, catching onto his game, "Well, yes I do… but only occasionally."

"You have an interesting mind… to bad access is so limited." Sonny had teased, chuckling and flashing his dimples.

"Are you flirting with me?"

Alexis snapped to the present, with the ring of Jason's cell phone, watching him carefully his expression turned to worry, and then fear, and she found her heart in her throat… something bad had happened.

"Benny make sure Carly and Michael have double protection…. The same for Alexis, there's to be someone here at all times, " Jason reached up and rubbed his eyes, "yeah, call me as soon as you hear something, " flipping the phone shut, he stood up and turned his back to her, " Seems that Sonny had a traitor amongst his men, his name was Daniel… he was Johnny's replacement… and he's gone."

"So Sonny took care of it." Alexis' knew she was kidding herself.

"They have him Alexis."

Johnny came out of nowhere and caught Alexis before she dropped, she quickly regained her composure and pushed away, she had to remain in control, " Okay, so what do we do next?" she walked toward the phone, not even knowing who she was going to call, " We've got to do something!"

"What you need to do is stay out of this Alexis, because if I didn't emphasis it enough before I will now… this is dangerous and we're more than capable of handling it, "Jason asserted, " if you want to do something, find a place to hide Zander… right now I can't trust our safe houses due to Daniel."

"I'll be right back, " Alexis said walking out of the room, "and don't even think of leaving, we haven't finished our discussion."

Johnny approached Jason, "what do you know so far?"

Jason shook his head, "not much, just that Daniel was working for Alkazar, Benny had Jeff go up to the penthouse, he found broken glass, some furniture had been knocked over… the front door was wide open… they weren't trying to hide it… in fact I'd say that this is Alkazar's calling card, he's gloating."

"You might as well deal with the fact she's not going to be bullied by you, I don't want her involved either… but right now it's better to have her working with us than against us."

"I can already hear Sonny reaming me out…but I know your right."

"You won't be the only one to get reamed out, keep that in mind." Johnny replied.

"Okay, so I've found the perfect accommodations for a person on the lamb… any chance one of your lackey's could escort Zander to Spoon Island?"

"Nikolas has agreed to help Zander?"

"True, but he'd my nephew… I didn't tell him much, but I didn't need to… he's doing it for me."
"The less people that know about this the better," Jason walked toward the door, "I'll come back and check on you after awhile."

"Not soooo fast," Alexis said, raising a hand, " I want to call someone else to help, you won't like it, but frankly I don't care right now… he's got something at stake too."

"No way Alexis, "Jason said shaking his head, " Jax isn't to be told, I don't trust him."

"That's good then, because he doesn't trust you either, "Alexis retorted, " and your trust issues are all tied up in Sonny… do you think I'd risk Sonny's life if I knew for one second that Jax wasn't capable of helping us?"

"It's not a good idea."

"Fine, "Alexis sad, "you leave me no choice but to handle things myself, she began to pick up the phone again, when he stopped her.

"I'm going to live to regret this… call, Jax, " Jason envisioned Sonny's expression upon learning Jasper Jax was about to be recruited in saving his life.

Smiling Alexis hit speed dial and waited for an answer, " I knew you'd see things my way, " she was about to hang up and try his cell when he answered, " Jax here."
"How's my favorite Ex-husband?" She asked a little to brightly.

"I'm your only ex-husband Alexis, " Jax replied, " What can I do for you?"

"I'm offended, " Alexis, said feigning hurt feelings, " I can't call for a friendly chat with my ex?"

"Not when you talking like someone with ulterior motives, "Jax laughed as she cursed him, " come on, tell what you need."

"I need your help..." Alexis voice became shaky, " to save Sonny's life."

Sonny winced, the pain in his arm was growing gradually worse along with the rest of his body, he'd been thrown around so much in the last six hours by Alkazar's cronies, he'd forgotten what it felt like to feel normal anymore, but he'd be damned if he'd give them an satisfaction. He'd spent years blocking the abuse of his stepfather, why would it be any different with a man like Alkazar.

The fear might be festering inside for his family and friends, but he wouldn't let the enemy see it, if he did then Alkazar would know where to pounce. Sonny had taken to many precautions to see them blown to bits now… he hadn't realized how hard it would be to deal with the loss and what it would do to him mentally. His mind traveled to a time in the past…

"You're planning to spend the rest of your life with Carly? What if you meet someone else, I mean true I find you morally repugnant, but I'm sure there's someone out there that you'd like better than Carly."

"I've been in love before, it doesn't work for me, I can't think clearly, it interferes in my business, now what me and Carly have is better, we have a child we both love, we have a comfortable life, and nobody's feelings get hurt because no ones heart is on the line."

"You don't want something more than that?"

"I know what I'm doing."

"Well, good luck… your going to need it."

The cool steel of a guns' barrel aimed at his temple, brought Sonny out of his thoughts, he heard footsteps coming from down the hall and the cold hard laughter of Luis Alkazar, Sonny tried to search his surroundings, but the room was badly lit as a tact of torture, the less he knew the more he'd squirm. He hated the fact that he'd let himself be duped by Daniel, it was after Johnny's departure that Sonny had quickly filled the void left by his loyal bodyguard, he'd felt Daniel was a good replacement, even if he'd been there less time the others, four months to be exact… had Alkazar been waiting for an opportunity to strike all this time? He was glad now more than ever that Alexis had Johnny… but what about Brenda, where was he and had Alkazar hurt her because of Sonny… his mind tried to recall what she'd told him, hew as seeking revenge on not only Sonny, but Candyboy as well… which in turn could risk everything he'd done to protect…

"I hope Daniel has done his best to keep you in good company." Luis Alkazar asked amusedly entering the room, "I must admit, I've waited along time to see the might Sonny Corinthos die at my hand"

"Then do it Alkazar, if you want me dead so much, kill me." Sonny goaded, he wasn't afraid to die, but he was terrified for him loved ones.

"Your courage is admirable Corinthos," Alkazar said, leaning in to light his cigar as Daniel used his free hand to hold out a lighter, standing up straight Luis dress a few slow puffs and exhaled them in Sonny's face, " and in good time, you will be dead to the world… but your heir will continue the Corinthos legacy."

"Stay away from my family, " Sonny warned, "you have what you want, I'll be dead and you'll be in control… Michael doesn't nee to be involved in your twisted vendetta."

"Michael… he's Carly's child, "Alkazar said, he smiled wickedly, "I've got no use for a Quartermaine child, he isn't tied to you by blood."

"Then you have no one else, Michael is my only child, " Sonny said, his stomach suddenly tied in knots, he knew the truth was about to be exposed…

"It's rather a pity," Alkazar said, looking down at his cigar, "the man I came to Port Charles to destroy was much wiser… he was aware of things before then even had time to transpire, he could read between the lines." Alkazar came close to him, puffing at his cigar, "the challenge isn't there, you laid yourself in front of me… the man I see before me now is so blinded by his weakness he doesn't realize he has a child of his very own, his flesh and blood growing inside a woman he cast aside to go back to his desperate ex-wife."

Anger roiled through Sonny, "Leave her alone Alkazar, she isn't part of my life and the kid is not mine… she would've told me."

Alkazar chuckled, "She'd tell you… why? The moment your ex-wife appeared from her watery grave you acted as if she nothing ore than a stranger you shared a bed with… that you had Brenda's nephew beaten because he told you the truth and acted in haste and bad judgment. She has no reason to tell you anything … you're a bigger fool than I thought Corinthos."

"Brenda's nephew, I have no .idea…" Sonny's eyes shot up to his rival's face, " Zander is her nephew?" his mind gripped the realization that Alkazar knew about the baby, that Alexis was indeed carrying their child, he wanted to believe he was bluffing, but Sonny knew Alkazar wouldn't use it as a threat unless he knew it to be the truth, and a new found terror seized through Sonny for Alexis and their baby.

"I see you haven't lost all perception, "Alkazar stated, "yes, Zander is her Nephew and his blind faith in you nearly got him killed."
"Suddenly you have a conscience? You tried to kill him yourself, "Sonny spit out suddenly ready to fight, he needed stall the man as long as he could, " next time Zander might not be so lucky."

"Making threats you certainly will never be able to keep are pointless my friend, "Alkazar replied in a deathly quiet tone," you'll meet your maker before the kid does… it's quite sad that your such a stupid man you thought Zander double crossed you."

"You have to admit it makes perfect sense, Zander comes to town, I look out for him, he comes to work for me, learns my line of work, my secrets and then he stabs me in the back out of loyalty to you!" Sonny spit out.

"Such a fool Corinthos… Zander has no idea that he's related to Brenda, he worked for you because he admired you." Alkazar shook his head," and how did you repay him, you called him a liar and kicked him out of your life, when you found out he'd shared a couple of kisses with your wife."

"That's how the game is played, you should know that."

"Payback is a bitch and mine is going to rock your world even in death Mr. Corinthos."

"Leave Alexis out of it… she's of no concern to you." Sonny warned.

"I've struck a nerve with the mention of Ms. Davis, haven't I?" Alkazar said amusedly, "It's a pity you tossed her aside, she's an exceptional creature."

"Alexis is also a Cassadine, she may not appear deadly, "Sonny threatened, "but she has all the means to see you rot in hell if you so much as touch her child."

"You do care for her, " Alkazar mused, " I can see it, you care a great deal for her… and that's before you knew of the child."

"She's not a part of my life, " Sonny demanded, " she and I haven't spoken since her sisters death."

"Ah, yes poor Kristina… she didn't know what hit her, "Alkazar said, feigning sympathy," do you know she was coming to see you… to tell you the truth."

"The truth?" Sonny said wincing as the thug cocked the gun.

"Seems she found out that Alexis and Ned lied to you… that the child was yours and she wanted you to know…"Alkazar smiled smugly, "poor little imp had no idea that the warehouse was rigged with explosives meant for you."

"Kristina…" Sonny shut his eyes, recalling Alexis as she'd told him to stay the hell out of her like, that he was a murderer in her eyes and that she hated him for what he'd done to her sister, "I'm asking you to leave her out of this… leave her in peace."

"The agony she believes you caused…"Alkazar replied, "my plans don't include hurting Alexis, you can be assured of that."

"Then what, what are you going to do?" Sonny asked worriedly.

Alkazar flicked the cigar to the side and cocked his head, "I'm going to marry her… and raise your child as my own."