Chapter Sixteen
Rachel was on the burner phone, calling Kevin. After a moment, he answered, unsure of who it was who was calling him. He had just left the hospital. Everyone believed that his father was dead.
He let out a heavy sigh, then spoke into the phone. "Hello," he said. His voice was weary as he was exhausted and overwhelmed with so much emotion.
"Kevin, it's me - Rachel. I need to see you... I need to talk to you."
"Did you hear about my dad? He's gone, Rachel. He was shot."
"Yes, Kevin, I am so sorry, but..."
"They say it was your mom ... that she shot him."
"We can talk about that, but I have something VERY important to tell you first. I don't want to tell you this over the phone. Can we meet someplace? Somewhere safe?"
XoooXooo
Alison Perkins drew up a syringe full of clear liquid from an unmarked vial. She stood over little Hope, holding the injection. "What is that you're giving my little girl?" Cole asked with concern.
"Just something for the pain... so the poor little mite doesn't have to suffer from her burn injuries," said Alison.
But before she could inject little Hope, Alison quickly descended upon Cole, pushing the injection deep into his neck. He let out a cry, then his eyes rolled back into his head. He slumped to the floor, unconscious.
Alison stepped over his body while saying, "Well, that takes care of you then."
XoooXooo
"I want to see my baby... my son," Tea said as her tears dried and she was held safely in Blair's arms.
"I will tell the nurse you are ready to see him," Blair said as she gently kissed Tea's soft lips.
"Thank you, Blair... for everything..." Tea whispered.
"I'd do anything for you, Tea. I love you."
Minutes later, the nurse brought in the baby. "He's perfect," Tea said as her emotions overtook her again. "Is he... is he alright?"
"He's doing exceptionally well, despite his early birth," the nurse answered. "He had some trouble breathing at first, but he's a tough little guy."
"Just like his daddy," Tea said as she gazed misty-eyed at her newborn son.
"What are we going to name him?' Blair asked.
XoooXooo
"You have to take me to him. To Cole," Todd insisted.
"I'm not taking you anywhere," Victor refused.
"It doesn't matter. I have someone on the scene. I know where to find Marty's son," Todd revealed. "But I do wish you'd work with me, to bring down our enemies - for the sake of those we both love."
"I don't owe you a damn thing," Victor spat at his twin.
Todd gave his brother one last glare, then hurried off to save the day. After all, he had a promise to keep to Marty.
After he was gone, Victor contemplated his next move.