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Chapter 37

Stan's eyes widened as he wrote the GPS coordinates down from where the key ring had emitted a signal. "Mom!"

Epiphany ran into Francis's home office.

"Get Francis on the phone now!"

She dialed and Francis picked up immediately.

"Epiphany?"

"I'm putting you on speaker. Stan found something."

He is so excited. "All of a sudden, the GPS started to work. Wait! It's moving again."

"Text me where it stopped and then get me the address of where it goes."

"I will. Maybe he left it in a car or something."

"That would be a very smart move. As soon as you get the information, we'll move on it." If Helena dropped him off, not only will he find Jason, but just maybe he can track her down too.

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Nicole quickly gathers the things her daughter needs and then rushes to the register. She's a nervous wreck, but she's glad she didn't just make a list for the guards because she saw things she had forgotten while she was shopping.

Realizing that she forgot something, she told Rico to stay with her things, since they are already in line, and she dashed two aisles away. Quickly, she perused the items and grabbed what she needed and when she turned, it left her hand and crashed to the floor.

A slow smile eased onto Ronnie's face.

"Hello, Nicole. You still are so beautiful."

She couldn't move. Flashes of her rape bombarded her mind as he appeared over and over making her reel like she had received a physical blow.

He edged a few steps closer wanting to touch her. "I always hoped I would see you again. Did you miss me?"

She whimpered as he continued to move forward and then her fear burst to the surface and she screamed as loud as she could.

Rico left the cart and ran towards her as did her other guard who is in the front of the store.

Ronnie ran through the employee entrance and disappeared.

A manager followed close behind Rico who grabbed a trembling Nicole and pulled her against him.

"What happened?"

She started to collapse so he picked her up.

"Follow me," the manager said.

He led the way to an office and Rico put her on a chair. The manager handed him a tissue box.

"It was him. I will never forget his face. You can't let him get me."

"Who?"

A look of total devastation clouded her face. "The first man who raped me."

Rico is stunned because Francis had thought he had killed everyone. He turns to the manager who is very nervous since he spotted Rico's gun. "Do you have surveillance tape?"

"Yes." He called the security team and five minutes later, they rang back.

"Sorry sir, but something interfered with the feed."

Rico called Johnny.

"Rico?"

"I'm at the grocery store with Nicole and something happened."

Francis watched fear flash in Johnny's eyes.

"Is she okay?"

"Yes, but someone approached her and Nicole said that it was the first man that raped her."

"How is that even possible?"

"I don't know. We're in the manager's office. Can you send more men?"

"Of course, I'm coming myself."

"See you soon."

Francis stood. "What happened?"

"Nicole is at the store. She said she saw the first man who raped her."

"What the hell?"

"I'm going and I'll grab some more guys on the way. We'll get her home safely."

"Thank you."

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Johnny strode into the store. "I'm looking for the lady who screamed."

A worker pointed to a guard, Johnny jogged over to him.

"Where is she?"

"In the office. I paid for the groceries and put them in the car."

"Thanks."

"Just go through the employee door and Rico is there."

Johnny hurried towards the back and when he started down the hallway, Rico heard him and peeked his head through the doorway. He went inside and Nicole dashed into his arms.

"Hey, it's okay. I'm right here."

"I was so scared."

"You're going to be fine."

"I had forgotten something and ran to get it and he was just there. He said I was beautiful and asked if I missed him. I just froze and when he started moving closer, I screamed."

She is shaking so badly that he is scared that she's going to pass out.

"Look into my eyes, Nicole."

She does.

"What do you see?"

His gaze softened and her breathing slowed.

"Love."

He slightly smiled. "I would die before I let him hurt you again. Can you try to take some deep breaths so I can take you home to our daughter?"

She nodded and laid her head against his chest, listening to his heartbeat.

"That's better. I'm going to pick you up, okay?"

"Okay."

The manager steps back to let them into the hallway and follows them to the front, relieved when the last guard left.

Johnny put her down and she got into the SUV and then he slid next to her. Whoever the fucker is that messed with her is going to die a very painful death.

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Lila gathered the troups.

"Tomorrow is the third day. If he doesn't show up, I'm going to report him missing."

"What will the story be? We can't admit that he was here," Monica said.

"Yes, but Enzo could say that Jason was with him. From what I understand, Enzo is being held because he refuses to talk," Edward said.

"That could be their plan," Alan said.

"We need to see if we can get in there to talk to him, then we could pretend that we didn't know Jason was out of jail, but Enzo told us," Monica said.

"I could have a reporter there that just happens to overhear it and then it will be all over the news," Edward said.

Alan stood. "I'll call Francis later and see if he can make it happen."

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Francis is standing in the parking lot of a graveyard. It's dark and unfortunately, the graveyard is huge. It is where the GPS signal had stopped and it would be just like Helena to do something this dramatic.

"Do you think she buried them alive?" Manny asked.

"I don't know, but I think we need daylight unless we want to alert the cops."

Manny sighed. "At this point, we might have to."

Taggert moved towards them. "Put your hands up and turn around slowly."

Francis groaned and when Taggert's flashlight beam hit his face, he grinned.

"You are trespassing."

"It's not what you think."

"Oh really, then what is it then?"

More of the Capelli men were rounded up and disarmed.

"We got an anonymous tip that Elizabeth Webber is somewhere around here."

"And you didn't bother to call it in?"

"I just reacted. She's probably scared and I wasn't thinking about you, just saving her. She means a lot to me."

Taggert shook his head. "Please don't tell me that she's hanging out with you too."

"Is this really important right now?" Manny asked.

Mac moved forward. "Let them go. We'll need all the help we can get."

"They could have lied and are burying a body."

Francis rolled his eyes. "Can we please get on with this?"

"We can break up in teams and look by flashlight," Mac said, "But it would probably be more effective if we wait until daylight. I can have proper search crews here."

"She might not have that much time," Francis said.

"We'll split into three teams. Try not to disturb anything unless you have to. There are houses nearby, so I'm sorry, but you'll have to wait until morning to yell her name."

"Fine, let's do this," Manny said.

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Johnny kicked off his shoes and laid on the bed next to his girl. "The baby is asleep, so it's your turn now."

She started to cry softly. "I can't do this again. You don't know what it took out of me."

He laid tiny kisses all over her face. "I will do my best to make sure he dies a painful death. Do you trust me?"

"Yes."

"Good. I love you, Nicole Corelli."

"I love you too."

"Go to sleep, baby. I'm right here."

She gripped him tighter and a half hour later, she released his shirt and he knew she was asleep. He'd give her a few days, but then, she is going to have to fully describe what the guy looks like because they have nothing to go on.

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The men searched for hours and found nothing, so Mac called it off and then arranged for a search and rescue to arrive at daylight. While Francis wasn't happy about it, he had no choice, so they retreated.

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The next morning, Jason stirred and then started to push Liz away, thinking it was someone trying to hurt him.

She is jolted awake and then tries to calm him. "Jason, it's me. It's Elizabeth."

It's so dark, but the more she spoke to him the more he calmed.

"I don't know where we are, but I need you."

She sat up and grabbed some water and then handed it to him. "Little sips."

He took a few and then groaned. "Elizabeth."

"I'm right here and I'm fine."

For several long moments, he struggled to make sense of everything. "How long have I been here?"

"I'm guessing that it was overnight."

He muttered some curse words as he pushed himself up. "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine, just tired and scared."

His arms snaked around her waist and pulled her against him. "I'm glad you're okay."

"Me too. I can't believe you were taken too."

"It was Helena." He leaned closer to whisper. "I woke up in the car and activated a GPS signal and left it there. Stan created some software. It shouldn't be long before they find us. Do you know where we are?"

"It's a mausoleum or maybe a crypt."

"Jesus…"

He pulled back as he stroked her hair. "I wish I could really see you."

"I feel the same way."

"Elizabeth, do you even realize how much you affect me?"

She slightly smiled. "Not as much as you affect me."

Lucky's eyes filled with tears as he watched her stroke Jason's face.

He slightly smirked. "There are no words for what I feel for you." It's not something he could explain if he tried, but he can't fight it and doesn't want to.

She got onto her knees. "I think I'd give up everything for you."

He slightly gulped. "I would never ask you to do that."

"I know and it makes me want you even more."

Lucky's lower lip quivered. "Please don't make me watch. I'm begging you."

Helena smiled. "She's betraying you right now. Are you going to let them get away with that?"

A tear trickled down his cheek as his attention went back to them. Elizabeth passionately kissed Jason as he met her every stroke.

"Was she ever like that with you?"

"Shut up!" he said as he suddenly stood, gripping his head. "You twist everything. Elizabeth loves me. You drugged her."

"Maybe a little, but I didn't have to. She's falling in love with him. Look at her, she's even grinding against him. I didn't think she had it in her."

"Stop it!" A sharp pain seared through his head like it was on fire and he stumbled.

"What's wrong?"

He sobbed in between gasping for air as Jason and Elizabeth kissed wildly. "No!" He ran from the room as Helena called for a guard to give chase.

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The Quartermaines, Corellis, and Johnsons had joined the search. There are news crews as well watching as the searchers quickly covered ground.

Francis's men had followed the signal to the docks and figure that Helena is probably at Windemere in the catacombs, so they decided to focus on the graveyard.

The grounds person arrived and ran up to Mac.

"We need to know if there is anywhere else we can look."

He nodded and handed him a map. "If you follow this path just past the monument, there are several stairs and then an area with mausoleums. A few crypts are beneath them. I marked them with x's."

Mac smiled as Francis sighed in relief. "Thank you." He quickly organized two teams and Francis followed hoping to God that they are still alive.

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Helena gripped her phone. Since Lucky had run away, they had been unable to locate him. "Where is he?"

"He took a speedboat. We can track him via GPS."

"I'm going to the launch. Be ready to escort me to his location."

"Yes, my queen."

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Elizabeth moaned when she felt Jason's hands and then suddenly, pulled back.

"What's wrong?"

"I feel dizzy."

"The water…"

He grabbed her and then his own head began to spin. "Elizabeth…"

"I—" She went limp as she passed out.

Jason tried to stay awake, but couldn't.

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One by one the searchers checked the mausoleums and were all disappointed when they reached the end of the line and there is no sign of them.

"There's one more over by that tree," someone yelled.

Everyone headed there and the groundsman is surprised when he examined the door. "That's not our lock."

Mac motioned for someone. "Bring me some cutters. We need to get through this lock now!"

It took ten minutes before he returned and then everyone stepped back while he snapped the lock.

The door is pushed open and Mac shined his light inside. "I see her and she's not alone." He rushes inside and is relieved when he finds her pulse. Cruz finds Jason's and then they bring some transports inside and properly secure them.

When they are brought out a cheer rises from the crowd.

Taggert moves forward and is stunned when he spots Jason. "What the hell. He's supposed to be in jail. Did he escape?"

"Call the warden," Mac said.

Taggert feverishly dials as he follows the rescue workers.

Monica's eyes prick with tears. "They aren't waking up."

"She may have drugged them," Epiphany said. "At least they have a pulse."

Monica nodded. "We'll meet you at the hospital."

Everyone heads there.

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Sonny is stunned as he watches the news feed. Somehow, Jason is out of jail and is mixed up with Elizabeth Webber. He picks up his phone to call Ronnie and remembers that he left town. "Fuck!"

Going around his desk, he grabs his coat and bellows for Max to take him to G.H.

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Jason blinks a few times and then groans when he realizes where he is. "I'm fine. Can I go now?"

Monica rolled her eyes as Epiphany chuckled.

"You're not going anywhere until the tests are back," Epiphany said.

"Ditto," Monica added.

His gaze connected with his dad. "Save me."

Alan grinned. "I'm sure it won't take that long. I told them to rush it"

"Where is Elizabeth?"

"She's in the room next door getting checked out."

"Is she conscious?"

Monica strode towards the hallway. "I'll check."

Taggert moved into the room. "Why are you out of jail?"

Jason smirked. "They threw out my guilty plea and then dismissed the case."

"Son of a—"

"Watch your mouth," Epiphany said as she moved towards him. "He didn't do it. There is video proving otherwise and lots of other proof like the trajectory of the bullet, but you probably don't care about that because you're so hell-bent on putting him away. I suggest you leave or I'll file a claim of harassment."

Taggert shook his head. "This is unbelievable. He is a criminal and I'm sure he'll screw up soon enough. Hopefully, you won't die before justice is done."

Piph's eyes narrowed as Alan stepped in between them.

"Enough! My son was beaten down and almost died because your department doesn't care about the truth. I will not have you upsetting him."

Taggert puffed out his chest. "Fine." He glanced at Jason. "See you soon." His phone buzzed. "What?"

They watched as he slightly paled. "They're on the roof? I'll be right there."

"What is it?" Alan asked.

"Helena and Lucky Spencer are on the roof arguing. I'm going up there."

He dashed into the hallway and Jason rose. "I'm going too."

Elizabeth and Monica appeared in the hallway.

"She's as bad as you and refused to stay there because she had to see you for herself," Monica explained.

Liz rushed into Jason's awaiting arms.

"Elizabeth, I have to tell you something."

"What?"

He slightly pushed her back. "Lucky and Helena are on the roof fighting. Will you wait here while I go up there?"

"No. I'm going with you."

"It could be bad."

"I don't care."

"Let's go before the rest of the police get here," Jason said.

They went as fast as they could to the roof hoping they can get there in time.