Georgie woke early and went for a run, taking the path around past Robin's new place and saw that two men seemed to be working on Elizabeth's house. She sped up her pace when she saw Milo looking her way. She didn't think the mob guard would recognize her but she had waited on him for years at Kelly's.
One her last part of her run, she found her path through the park blocked by Det. Cruz and another officer. "Harper, we have to keep this a secret, if Mac finds out..."
"I don't think so, you knew weeks ago and with the way this is falling out, you could have prevented it. No, Mac is going to find out your part in this. What the heck were you thinking?"
"Look, I had no idea, that he would really try to harm Elizabeth, but it's not like he doesn't have reaso..."
"There is no excuse and last time I looked, Spencer and Elizabeth were divorced. If I were you, I would not want Mac to learn about this from someone else. Tell him the truth, today. Or I will do so tomorrow. I think I will keep this." he said shoving the disc into his pocket.
Georgie waited until Cruz had left then made sure to accidentally run over Harper who didn't even recognize her. When she got up, the disc was now hidden on her stomach as she ran back to her studio. Tossing her clothes off, she inserted it into the computer she had brought with her and watched as Spencer once again made an ass of himself.
When she saw the date and the part where he made it plain that Elizabeth was going to be his again and do his bidding or else he would reveal some big secret to make her pay she knew that someone had to get this and it wasn't her father. As she watched Lucky going on and on about how Liz owed him and that they had a permanent lock, Georgie smirked. All Spencers were the same, they thought that the world owed them something for being a member of that family. When she saw Lucky getting up the identity of who he had been talking to was revealed. Georgie was sickened to realize it was her own sister.
Looking at the time, she groaned when she realized she was going to be late to work. After showering, she thought about it, then decided to get the disc to Jason Morgan. Let him deal with that mess, she had enough of her own troubles.
Johnny saw Maxie coming his way and ducked into the alley next to his garage. When the blond had passed, he realized he had locked himself out via the side door and had to go around to the front. Once there, he saw the very young girl standing there with a cigarette in hand and said "No smoking here, there are flammable liquids all around."
"Like I care." She sneered.
Taking the lit cigarette, he dropped it then put it out saying. "You are too young to be smoking, and let me assure you that cough shows you haven't done this much, so stop before you hurt yourself. Smoking can cause cancer."
"Oh please, my mother has never smoked a cigarette in her life and she got lung cancer, I know more about that than you do." She sneered as she walked over and pressed her body against him like she had seen Sam do to guys. "Since you won't let me deal with my oral fixation my usual way, how about another way.
"Little girl, acting like this is only going to get you in some really big trouble. Now back off." He said firmly. Wondering where that woman he hired to do his books was, he turned and said "Go home and wash off all that junk. Put on some decent clothes before someone mistakes you for a hooker."
"I'll have you know that these belong to my big sister." She said.
"Nice try but from the way you talk, I know you don't belong down here. Why would your sister be wearing those things?" Johnny didn't want to point out again that the clothes looked like something a Courtland Street hooker would wear.
Stamping her foot, Kristina said "Well if you aren't interested, then I will find someone who will be. It shouldn't be that hard in this neighborhood."
Seeing from the expression on her face that she was determined to get into trouble, Johnny thought maybe a wake up call was necessary. Grabbing her arm and roughly forcing her into the closet where he kept his overalls, Johnny locked it and placed a call.
Georgie slipped past the camera's and made it look like Sonny had had found the disc in the pile of items that looked like they belonged to Sam McCall. Reading the top file, she laughed, how had that no brained, big boobed, waste of space hooker managed to even apply for a PI license. Wondering who she had slept with at the state office, Georgie left and went to work.
Mac entered the garage to the sound of someone shouting and banging from inside what looked like a closet. When he heard thumps, he turned to Johnny who was standing there with his hands on his crossed arms and said "Who is that and why are they locked in your closet?"
"Some young girl. I have seen her around the neighborhood recently." He said. "She is looking for trouble, so I kind of thought... well, I was hoping you could do some kind of scared straight thing, maybe help her parents straighten her out."
"How do you know it might even work?" He said as he went to take the key the kid offered.
"Because she is more than likely a good kid is. She acts like she is desperate for attention." He said while thinking she reminded him of Claudia.
Mac unlooked the door and watched as the young girl landed on her face into the oil spot in front of her. Then she looked up at Johnny and said "I am going to have you arrested for kidnapping me and locking me in here unless you give me what I want. My dad will ..."
Looking down, Mac took the rag nearby and wiped off her face saying "Hello, Kristina. Why do I think your mother doesn't know you are back in town yet?"
Johnny realized that Mac knew the little kid. But laughed when she sat up in the middle of the oil and grumpily said "Hello, commissioner." Taking the rag she wiped her face and said "Do you have to let my parents know about this?"
"Oh, I think so." He said with a half smile. "Now apologize to the man, then I suggest I drive you home to your mom."
Looking down in horror knowing how her mom would feel about her wearing Sam's clothes, she said "Could I change first. That jerk took my backpack away from me."
Tossing her the pack, Johnny saw her looking around and pointed upstairs to his room. "You can change there."
Once she was gone, he asked "Who is she?"
"Alexis Davis and your brother-in-laws daughter." He said. Taking out his phone, he called Alexis and told her what was going on.
Johnny saw the missed call from Olivia as he noticed his new bookkeeper finally arrived and slipped into the back. When he came up behind her she said "What was all of that?"
Georgie had seen her father's car and had snuck in using the back entrance, having had to pick the lock. She thought the girl looked familiar but didn't want to let on that she was interested.
"Long story. I will be back in a couple of hours, can you handle the phones as well as work on my books?"
"I will be fine. Go do what you gotta do." She would prefer he was gone, it worked out better for her that way. He couldn't upset her equilibrium if he was gone. She needed to find her inner balance, talking about seducing someone was turning out to be a lot easier than actually dealing with the need for him.
Meeting Olivia, Johnny soon found himself naked in bed with a woman old enough to be his mother, but he truly didn't care. For once he wasn't going to be using his emotions, just enjoying good sex with someone who didn't want the emotional baggage either.
He knew that what he was looking for was out there, but he also knew that to find her he had to first find himself. Walking out of the hotel, he stopped at the park and faced facts. His life sucked, the woman he was sleeping with was using him for revenge against her ex-boyfriend who just happened to be his brother-in-law. His ex-girlfriend only made him regret his choices for the last few years and Maxie Jones stalking him now that he was sleeping someone instead of her.
Then there was his growing libido, in the last two days, he had been drooling over the hands and feet of a woman who looked like she had lumps in all the wrong places and a girl who looked like she would fit in with the nearest club crowd. The first girl would probably toss herself into his bed and then become an even worse stalker than Maxie and the second would have laughed in his face for even thinking of approaching her.
Georgie finished getting things up to date and then went home. Walking in she tossed her wig of lanky flat brown hair on its dummy head and showered away the smell of grease. Once she was changed, she called her mentor and asked how the other part of the plan was going.
"Miss Howard took the bait, now what?"
Georgie listened and agreed to let Kate Howard hang herself from here on out, all that was left really was for them to keep spoon feeding info to Spinelli and not get caught.
Thinking back on her first day of lessons, Georgie smiled to herself.
when doing anything, you need a plan, but for war, whether of seduction or vengeance or even just to have a winning business plan, there are two books you need to know. one is The Prince by Machiavelli the second is The Art of War. you are each to read The Prince on your own time, in class we will use the more traditional book by Sun Zu.
"first you start by Laying Plans. the way, the seasons, terrain, leadership and management."
Georgie had done that, she had made a plan for her return. She was upset to find out her kidnapper was dead. She had had plans for him herself. Then she had made plans to take down all who had been instrumental in what had happened to her. She would take advantage of the summer weather and the various spots around Port Charles would be her battleground. As for leadership she was on her own but she did have help and so far they had done a marvelous job.
"then you wage war and attack by stratagem. the economics of war is important. you need to make your opponent spend more while you spend less and get more bang for your buck. strength as unity, or better yet, size don't matter if you want me to quote Yoda." That drew a few laughs from the Americans in the class.
when and when not to fight, the knowledge to fight both inferior or superior forces, learning to wait for what you want, ."
She had the money that her seller had gotten for her, and while fifty thousand dollars wasn't a lot, it would do for now. She loved that he had not gotten to spend any of it before dying. She had to use some to prepare some things around here, but for the most part would live in the money she would make from her target's target.
She was going to take her time and use Maxie's own tactics against her. She was going to take Johnny away like Maxie had done to Lulu and like Lulu had done to her. Sex was only one weapon in this arsenal and the lessons she had learned while in school would come in handy during this part of her plan.
Mac would pay for the Matt Hunter issue, and Robin as well. That part was already under way, but Maxie and Lulu were going to be the ones who paid the most, followed by Spinelli. But that was for last. Mac and Robin would get little pokes, but the two woman and Spinelli were going to be laid to waste.
Spinelli was the one who worried her, if somehow she should slip up, he might have the computer skills to find out she was still alive. While she had planned for that, she was well aware that intelligence wise he was her equal even if he lacked in common sense.
She also had time on her side. People saw what they wanted to see, one of the first lessons her mentor had taught her.
"remember your energy comes from creativity, don't lose that or the timing won't matter. and variation of tactics."
She got that one, it was important to be open to what is happening around you and make sure your plans are flexible enough to go with the flow.
"opportunities coming as you spot your enemies weak points. keep an eye on these and make sure that they aren't traps to put you in your weak spot."
Once again her worries here were Spinelli. And maybe Lulu, Spencers were like wild animals they smelt the danger, it was the only reason they had survived as long as they had. Lucky was the exception that made the rule.
"maneuvering"
While she would avoid direct confrontation with those who knew her, even Johnny was a worry. She had prepared for this, but her attraction to her target while helpful for when she had to sleep with him was also a hindrance at other times.
"on the march and terrain."
She was well aware of how to deal with various situations, she had already dealt with finding out about Cameron and Elizabeth. An unexpected mess, but one that she could do nothing about except help deal with Spinelli. She had a good idea what he had done, and knew that it would be time to pay the piper for the geek eventually.
While it was her enemies territory, it was hers as well. They had the advantage of knowing the latest news but she would soon catch up.
targets, types of environments, and appropriate response and weapons."
Using their own tactics against them, she was going to take down those around her and return to her own life. More than likely not in Port Charles though, there were few that would want her to remain when they learned about where she had been.
Thinking on the last rule, she smiled. Spies, she had none because there was no one she would trust here, not ever again.
Johnny saw that Mac was at the hospital and wondered if he had gotten through to the young girl; but as he arrived on the correct floor he saw the mayhem of two bodies covered with sheets, Elizabeth Webber crying while holding her son and complete chaos. Seeing his sister being lifted onto a gurney he rushed over.
"We have to check on her baby." Said Kelly as his sister was being wheeled into a room.
Standing alone, Johnny heard noise in the background as he got the gist of what happened. His sister had stepped in front of Michael Corinthos and Jake Morgan, protecting them from Sam McCall.
When he heard Epiphany yelling at a student nurse for giving Sam her stuff instead of following hospital protocol, he realized that Sonny was dead as well and it seemed like everyone knew that his sister had been responsible for Michael's coma.
Johnny felt a soft hand touch his arm. Turning he saw Elizabeth Webber standing there.
"Have you heard how she is doing?"
"No, not yet." He said still staring at the doorway thinking of the irony of Claudia dying this way.
"Would you like me to find out?" She asked.
"Why would you want to, she was the reason Michael was shot?"
"Yes, she was. But today, she stood between those two boys and a gun being aimed by a mad woman while pregnant herself. It doesn't erase what she did in the past, but it does matter." She said gently. "If it weren't for her, my son would be dead."
"Elizabeth is right." Said Jason as he joined her. "She will have to face what she did, but I do owe her for saving Jake and Michael."
Johnny nodded, then seeing Patrick walking out the door, asked if his sister was okay.
"She didn't make it. I am sorry." He said. "There was too much damage. The bullet bounced around inside of her body."
Numb, he walked away. Arriving back at the garage he saw the note from his bookkeeper regarding her paperwork. Seeing her name, he laughed bitter to realize that until that point he had no idea that her name was Bellona Bastet.
All he could recall was Bastet had something to do with mythology and a cat. Walking up the stairs, he called the warden and had him let Anthony know that is daughter was dead. That should please the old bastard almost as much as if it had been him.
Georgie followed the news and worked sparingly for the next few days since the garage was closed while Johnny made plans to bury his sister. She had watched the televised coverage of the aftermath. Sonny Corinthos had died, Sam McCall had been shot and killed by Elizabeth Webber of all people.
The Mayor had tried to hide his own political mess by trying to get her charged but it had turned into a public relations disaster as it drew attention to what he had been up to. She had to smirk, knowing that the Quartermaine, Cassidine and Jacks families would have all rallied around her. She had never thought that the Mayor was very smart and this proved it.
Johnny took care of Claudia expecting to be the only person there as what had happened last May had come out. His bookkeeper had helped by arranging for the flowers that were all over the church without a single rose in sight.
Seeing two bouquets that didn't fit, he was walking over to them when he heard footsteps and what sounded like wheels on the floor of the nave, he turned and saw Carly Jacks arriving with her son.
"What are you doing here?" He asked.
"Michael, he insisted. Fair warning, I think Elizabeth is coming as well."
Johnny sat down stunned that any of them would be here, just as he heard two sets of light footsteps and one heavier pair. Seeing Jason and Elizabeth along with an elderly woman he didn't know he nodded for the priest to start the service. When it was over he thanked them for coming.
He saw a shadow leaving just as the priest ended the service and wondered who that was.
Georgie slipped away, just as a dark haired older woman arrived.
"Zachara, can you stop by the coffee shop next week?" Requested Jason.
Aware that he would have to deal with Jason about the business, he followed them to the crypt where they placed her body into the appropriate spot. Hearing the sound of high heels, he saw Olivia entering.
"I thought you could use some company." she said walking over.
"I'm fine. But this isn't part of what we have. We are sex, that is all. I can find comfort for my sister's death elsewhere. Look, Olivia, we need to cool things a while. I know how you disliked my sister and the reason why. I know about Dante."
Seeing her fear, he said "That is your business, but for now we are at an end."
"In other words, don't call me, I'll call you." she said slightly bitter at the attitude he was tossing her. "Got it."
When Johnny returned to the garage he was it was still locked up and realized that Bellona was not there.
"Johnny." Turning he saw Lulu and sighed, all he wanted was to be alone and yet every time he turned around it was like every single woman he knew was coming out of the f-ing woodwork.
"Lulu, go back to wherever it is you are supposed to be. Thank you for the sympathy you are about to offer, but I really don't need it nor you coming around right now."
"Actually I came to ask did you know what your sister did to Michael?"
"Lulu, we aren't dating anymore so what I did or didn't know is none of your concern." He hated to be rude but he was barely hanging on and he was more than a bit fed up with everyone.
Walking up the stairs to his rooms, Johnny saw the note and was just a little pissed off until he read it. "Boss, I locked all the doors and you will find food in the fridge along with some liqueur in the cabinets."
Walking into his small kitchen he saw the containers of food and had to laugh. They each came with a note as well. Picking up the one saying eat me first, he felt a little better than he had since the day his sister died.
Putting the food in the oven instead of the microwave like the note insisted with bold colors and underlining he wandered over to the cabinet and found expensive drinks. Taking out the brandy, he saw the note there and had to laugh even more.
"You DO NOT WANT TO KNOW WHERE THIS CAME FROM. Don't ask, I won't tell. Also, when you feel the need for escape, there is a key on your bedside table. Take it and follow directions, trust me on this."
Removing the very nice Hennesey Cognac, he then saw the other bottles and picked up the Bushmills whiskey, then the Ciroc vodka, finally he came to the tequila which had another note this one said. "I heard with tequila the cheaper the better, so this one I actually bought for fifteen bucks, you can reimburse me on Monday."
Admiring her cheek, he couldn't help wondering who all of this belonged to and where she had gotten it. Hearing the timer, he went back to grab his dinner. Once again trying to fit the hands, the feet and the personality he saw in the notes with the woman who came to work for him everyday.
Seeing his phone vibrate as he finished his dinner and a glass of the Bushmills, he noted it was Olivia but didn't answer. He was busy tonight.
Georgie knew she was taking a chance with what she had done, but she wanted to make sure that he was off kilter when it came to her. She knew she had his attention, but as she slowly changed back into the woman she had become she didn't want to lose him by being a Lulu or Maxie clone.
Watching her target from the safety of the empty building across from the police station, she saw that Lulu was leaving with Ethan and her dad, amused she went back to the hospital and thanked her lucky stars that Laura Webber was so easy to con. Poor Lulu had the hots for the man she thought was her brother.
That was a barrier not even a Spencer would cross. Thinking on it, she sighed then thought to herself well she hoped not. When the threesome arrived back at the Haunted Star, she took out the phone that would disguise her voice but not the fake Russian accent, Georgie called Luke Spencer.
Seeing the old man rushing off the boat barely two minutes later, she laughed as she followed him to his old club and watched as he checked on what he kept hidden there. When he left, she slipped in and removed her prize, leaving Luke a note telling him that all debts were now paid.
TBC