Laura had run straight into Boggs, one of Cyrus' goons.

"I've got to get out of here!" She gasped.

He just smirked at her and said," You're not going anywhere, lady." He grabbed her and shoved her forward, back into the room.

Cyrus glared at them. To Boggs, he said, "Where the hell have you been?"

"I'm sorry, Boss. We thought you wanted time alone with her, "Boggs replied.

Cyrus looked at Laura and said, "I'm disappointed in you," he said in a deadly calm voice.

Laura looked back and glared at him defiantly.

"Get me out of these," Cyrus snapped. Boggs quickly made a move to remove the handcuffs. Laura tried to make a dash for the door but Boggs was faster. He blocked her.

Cyrus got off the bed and grabbed her. "Laura, it's this simple," he said calmly. "If you don't cooperate with me, Kevin is dead where he's standing."

Laura gasped as tears came to her eyes. "No! Please don't hurt him. Please! I'll do anything you say!"

Cyrus smiled wickedly. "That's better. Now, take off your clothes and get on the bed." Laura hesitantly took off her clothes, her back to Cyrus, and reluctantly climbed on the bed, tears in her eyes. He placed the handcuffs on her wrists.

…..

Kevin sat on the couch with Lucy and sighed. It was Laura's birthday and they should have been celebrating. The police had no leads, and they had no luck at Cyrus' house. But yet, Kevin had sensed her presence there. No, he thought. I'm just imagining things. I miss her so much. Tears came to his eyes and Lucy looked at him sympathetically.

"Oh, Doc, I'm sorry," she said as she placed her hand on his.

"He could have raped her by now, or killed her," Kevin said in a melancholic voice.

"No, don't think like that," Lucy said softly. "Laura…..Laura is tough. I'm sure she's…" but her voice trailed off. She wanted to say that Laura was fine, but she couldn't be so sure of that.

"Lucy, I really appreciate your help, I really do, but I'd like to be alone now." Kevin told her.

Lucy got the hint. Scott had left as soon as they got back to Kevin and Laura's house.

"Okay, Doc, but call me as soon as you hear anything or find anything, no matter what time it is."

Kevin nodded. "Thank you, Lucy, and tell Scott I said thanks again," he said. She nodded back and left. There was a car parked across the street with someone in it who waited until Lucy was out of sight to open the door and get Jensen, Cyrus' other henchman, stood outside his car nervously. He knew he was risking his life by doing this, but he didn't think what Cyrus was going to do to Laura was right. His own wife had been raped years ago and she was still not completely over that yet. He supposed she never would be. Cyrus Renault thought that he was in love with Laura but that's not real love. For a split second, he was about to chicken out, but he managed to work up the courage to go ring the Collins' doorbell.

…..

Cyrus had her where he wanted her. He felt himself getting aroused. They were both completely naked, though she was handcuffed to the bed. But as he turned and looked at her face, he froze. She was crying.

"Laura, please stop crying." He pleaded. "I don't want to hurt you. This isn't going to be so terrible."

"I...I c-c-can't help it," she sobbed. "I just want to go home."

Cyrus sighed. He hadn't thought about what he was going to do with her once he had his way with her. Ideally, he wanted her to stay with him but she was so adamant about going home. I should just have Collins killed anyway, he thought evilly. With him out of the way I'd have a chance. "

"Cyrus, please don't do this. Please let me go. I won't tell anyone it was you." Laura pleaded with him, her tears had stopped falling but she looked miserable.

For a split second, Cyrus thought about letting her go, but his desire for her was too strong.

"You'll change your mind about me after I make love to you," he told her softly and he went to stroke her cheek.

"I don't even know that much about you," Laura whispered. "Do you have any family?"

Cyrus closed his eyes before responding.

"A daughter," Cyrus whispered back. "But she's…...severely handicapped." Laura looked at him sympathetically.

"I"m sorry," Laura replied. "But how would you feel if someone did to your daughter what you are doing to me?"

Cyrus held his breath for a moment. He exhaled and said," Laura, I love you. I want you to be my wife."

"Cyrus, I'm already married," Laura reminded him.

"I am better for you. Your husband is too soft," Cyrus said with disgust. "You deserve only the best and I am the best. Besides, do you know how many years I spent in prison without a woman's touch?"

"I'm sure you could get any woman you want," Laura said.
"But I want you. Look at you. You're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. I have to have you."

Laura sighed. She was afraid there was no way of getting out of this. She silently prayed for a miracle as Cyrus sat down on the bed.

…

"Can I help you?" Kevin asked, his eyes looking very tired and defeated.

"Dr. Collins, I work for Cyrus Renault. There's something you should know," Adam replied nervously.

"Oh god! Laura's not dead, is she?" Kevin exclaimed.

"No, no, " Adam assured him, "But I do know where she is."

"Why would you tell me?" Kevin asked suspiciously.

"Because….because my own wife was raped years ago and it isn't right that he is going to do that to her." Adam told him, hands shaking in nervousness.

"He hasn't…..has he?" Kevin asked fearfully.

"I don't know," Adam replied softly. "But you have to get there soon. I'll tell you where she is: in Mr. Renault's house there is a secret passage behind the cupboard in the kitchen. "

"My god! We were just in his house! I have to get there!" Kevin said hurriedly.

Adam grabbed his arm. "I suggest you bring the police with you. He's a very dangerous man. I'm risking my life by telling you this," he added.

Kevin nodded. "Of course. Thank you. We'll get you immunity. Okay, I'm going to call Mac Scorpio right now…"

…

"Cyrus…" Laura said, but he put a finger to her lips.

"Shhhhh…...don't talk, " he whispered back as he started caressing her body. Laura closed her eyes.

"Kiss me," Cyrus whispered hoarsely. He leaned into her face but she stopped him with her words.

"Tell me more about your daughter. " Laura begged. He paused for a second and then leaned back off of her.

"She's severely Autistic and has Cerebral Palsy. Her name is Kimberly. I visit her when I can."

"And…..I suppose you were married before?" Laura asked.

"Yes. We divorced several years ago. She wasn't…...she wasn't exactly the motherly type."

Laura actually felt a twinge of sympathy for him.

"I'm sorry," she offered. He shrugged.

"Look, I'm...ah...going to undo one of your handcuffs." She felt a twinge of hope but then he said," I want you to touch my body as I'm making love to you."

He's really delusional, she thought gloomily, as he undid one of her hands. He held the free hand in his, then brought it to his lips and kissed it.

"I know all about you, my love," he whispered. "I know you were married to Luke Spencer and had his children, despite the fact that he raped you."

"You don't understand," she moaned. "I…."

"Loved him?" Cyrus offered. "Well, I've told you that I love you and I know if you'll just give me a chance, you'll love me back. Oh, we'd be so happy together. "

"I love Kevin," Laura said firmly.

"Why?" he snapped.

"Because he is kind, considerate, and loving, and he listens to me."

"Despite the fact that he kept major secrets from you? Like keeping his brother locked up in Ferncliff?"

"We worked through that," Laura said.

Cyrus put his hands over his head in exasperation. Then his expression changed. He looked at Laura and smiled. Laura gulped as he moved towards her.

"Enough stalling, Laura. I'm going to show you what a real man is like." He said as he leaned over, but at that moment, the door flung open.