Chapter 50
Rick wiped at his forehead "I can assure you that they will find no definitive evidence that will link either me or your organization to the incidents on the docks."
"Let's hope that you have covered your tracks well, otherwise I can assure you that you will not like the outcome." The voice said.
"It will not come to that. I will be in touch." Rick said. He placed the pre-paid phone in his pocket then heard a knock at his door. He opened it and found Alexis standing on the other side.
Alexis pushed past Rick and placed her bag in the table inside the door. She turned back to Rick, "Tell me Rick, is it true?"
"Is what true?" he asked.
"Stop playing dumb Rick… were you involved in whatever Lucky and Sam were involved in?" She shot at him.
He shook his head, "Come on Alexis, I operate on the correct side of the law… I put the criminals away."
"Rick, we both know that you are as much a criminal as Sonny… in fact sometimes I think you are worse. Sonny seems to have a bigger conscience then you do. I am trying to figure out the truth behind my daughters death."
"I don't know what you want me to say Alexis. I have not talked to Sam in weeks." Rick said.
"Stop lying to me Rick. I find it hard to believe that Lucky and Sam would do all this on their own."
"They didn't do it on their own Alexis. They were apparently recruited by crime family to take down Jason and Sonny." Rick stated.
"Rick, stop lying to me. I can see it in your eyes… you know more then you are saying. If you were the one that got Sam and Lucky involved with them, so help me god, you will pay. I don't care that we share a daughter."
Rick turned to open the door, motioning for her to leave. "Well it's a good thing you wont find anything then because I was not involved. I am sorry that you lost your daughter Alexis."
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Twenty minutes later Alexis arrived at the Quartermaine mansion. "Good afternoon Alice, I am here to see Luke if he is available." She said walking into the foyer.
"Good afternoon Ms. Davis, Mr. Luke is in the study." Alice said.
Alexis walked into the study. "Luke." She called.
"Ahh, Natasha, have you come here to drown your sorrows with me? Tracey is out of town for a the day so I don't have her controlling my diet… which includes this wonderful bourbon." He held up his glass.
Alexis placed her purse on the couch and walked over to Luke, "I don't want to drink with you Luke. I've come here to let you know that I am going to Miami. I am going to start an investigation of my own. I want to know if Sam really was involved."
Luke laughed, "Are you insane? These people may not be as forgiving as Corinthos when it comes to knowledge of the inner working of their business. If you let them think that you know anything about what has gone down, they may quiet you up, permanently."
"I don't know anything, that's the point. I know what I am doing though, I have an idea of how I am going to approach the situation. Aren't you the least bit curious Luke?"
"Of course I am curious Natasha… are you here to invite me?" he asked winking at her.
She rolled her eyes, "You know your son and my daughter are dead, you'd think that you'd be a little more upset."
"And you don't think I am?" Luke said, his voice raising. He slammed his drink on the desk. "I want to know who is responsible for this and I want to kill him. Unfortunately I am getting a self defense story from Mac."
"If their story is true then I want to know what led to it, why did they get involved. I am just so confused, I know Sam was a little troubled but I just cannot fathom that she would go this far, don't you wonder the same thing about Lucky?"
"When are you leaving?" Luke asked with a sigh.
"After the funerals, probably tomorrow night."
Luke's hand fluttered in the air toward Alexis, "Well fuel up the Cassadine jet, looks like we are heading to warmer climates."
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"Grams!" Cameron hugged Audrey the moved to Monica next to her "Grandma!".
The women closed the door and walked over to the couch where Elizabeth was sitting with Jake. "Happy New Year." Elizabeth said standing from the couch and hugging both women. "Did you two ride over together?"
"Yea, I picked up Audrey on my way here. We will be in-laws soon enough." Monica said with a wink. The women all sat and played with the boys, talking about the wedding and things they plan to do around the house.
Monica shook her head, "I don't know how you did it but my son is so happy Elizabeth." Elizabeth smiled, wishing she could tell the women that they had another grandchild on the way but bit her tongue when she had the urge.
Audrey holding Jake who was dozing off in her arms. She turned to Monica, "Monica, I should have known… my goodness he looks so much like Jason."
Monica nodded, "I know, his eyes… Lila's eyes." The women nodded.
As if on cue, Jason and Spinelli entered the house. Jason said an awkward "Hey." Then made his way to Elizabeth, greeting each older woman with a hug then Elizabeth with a soft peck on her lips.
"Greetings." Spinelli said. He was still standing by the door and seemed nervous.
"Grams and Monica, you both know Spinelli. He is joining us for dinner… he is a good friend to me and Jason and has helped us a lot."
Spinelli smiled, "Fair Elizabeth you are way gracious as is Stone..." Jason shot him a look of death. "I mean Jason." Elizabeth giggled thinking that was probably the first time that she had heard Spinelli call Jason his real name.
A short time later Jason and Spinelli were playing outside with Cameron and Jake slept while Elizabeth started dinner. Monica and Audrey helped her in the kitchen making salad and pretty much taking over cooking dinner which Elizabeth did not mind.
"I don't mean to bring up a hard subject but will you be attending the funerals tomorrow?" Audrey asked.
"I'm back and forth on that. I have off from work but I just don't know. First, I have not told Cameron about Lucky, I'm not sure if he would understand. But, I don't know if I am welcome there. I know Nicholas would not have a problem but Luke and Lulu, I just don't know how they feel. I don't want to make it harder on them then it already is."
"I think you should go dear." Audrey said.
"So do I, you two were in love once… you were married and happy. It seems like so long ago and he changed so much over the past few years… but you need to mourn the Lucky that you used to love." Monica said.
Elizabeth nodded, "I'm not going to Sam's, there is no question about that. I asked Jason if he wanted to go but he said no and I am not pushing that subject."
"They always had a rocky relationship, probably because he always had a thing for you, even if he didn't realize it consciously." Monica said.
Audrey smiled, "I think it was mutual on Elizabeth's part too." She turned to Monica, "I must say, when I first found out that Jake was Jason's I was very upset. Jason doesn't exactly have a good reputation when it comes to obeying the law, but I have learned that he is not what he does. Jason is a good man and father who has a good heart. I know that he will do anything to protect his family and friends."
"Me and Jason have definitely had our disagreements where his job is concerned but I have always know that he has a good heart." Monica said.
Elizabeth was touched by Audrey's declaration. "Thank you for saying that Grams… and since you think he is so great, why don't you go tell him and the boys to clean up for dinner for me."
After dinner they all sat around talking and taking turns playing with the boys.
"So why did you decide to move up the wedding?" Monica asked.
Elizabeth looked at Jason really quick and he motioned for her to answer, "Well we just figured why wait."
"I thought you wanted a spring wedding." Audrey added.
"Well I can still have my outdoor wedding this month, they have these amazing outdoor heaters and fireplaces we are going to get, they actually had the heaters at the Metrocourt last night and they work great. Plus what is the point of waiting, if we can have everything we want now." Elizabeth rambled.
Audrey gave Elizabeth a suspicious look but dropped the subject as did Monica. "Well Audrey, we better head out." Monica said standing from her seat. Audrey stood as well. "Thank you for having us for dinner."
"Yes, everything was delicious." Audrey added.
"Well probably because you both cooked about 75 of it." Elizabeth laughed.
Once the women were gone Spinelli stood, "Fair Elizabeth, Stonecold, thank you for inviting me into your home for the scrumptious feast. It is time for me, as well, to return to my abode."
Elizabeth laughed, "You're welcome here anytime Spinelli."
Jason nodded to him as he left and took a seat on the couch beside Elizabeth who was holding a sleeping Jake.
"Well, that went good, I think." She laughed.
"When Monica and Audrey were giving you the third degree about the wedding date I thought you were going to crack. You could tell them you know." Jason said.
She nodded, "I know, not yet thought. For now it is our secret.. well ours and Emily's." She took in a deep breath, "I think I am going to Lucky's funeral. They helped me realize that I need to do it."
Jason nodded, "I know. Love you."
"I love you too."