Chapter Two

When Elizabeth finally reached the room, she hesitated. Part of her knew the decision was emotional. Over the last few weeks, she and Ric had slowly been rebuilding their friendship. It wasn't an easy process especially with Trevor trying to ruin their progress at every turn.

Elizabeth knew the last thing she wanted was to see Ric hurting. She was worried her fear might make thing more complicated. The nurse in her however knew Patrick would need her help. Especially if Robin and Layla were still fighting. Taking a deep breath entered the room with Jason not far behind. "What are you doing here?" Trevor asked is a cold hateful tone.

Elizabeth was not sure if he meant her or Jason. As far as Elizabeth was concerned, Jason could go off and play hero. She however was not leaving. "I thought you might need an extra set of hands." Elizabeth said ignoring Trevor and instead talking to Patrick.

"I am so happy to see you."

"They're still fighting aren't they?"

"Yeah and it doesn't make things any easier."

"Awe. Poor Patrick." Elizabeth said teasingly before becoming serious. "How bad is he?"

"Really bad. Elizabeth you don't have to this. All joking aside the three of us will be okay."

"I don't agree. I need to be here."

The door opened again before Patrick could reply. Robin walked in her arms filled with various items. "I found everything we need. Elizabeth thank god you are okay. Where have you been?"

"The stables."

"Why in the world..." Robin started but stopped when she noticed Jason. She could tell he had something to do with Elizabeth's sudden disappearance. "I don't think I want to know."

There were times when Elizabeth questioned her decision to become a nurse. On most occasions, she could handle the things she saw. However, nothing could prepare her for seeing Ric. Elizabeth bit her lip in an effort to keep from crying.

Ric had always been so strong in her mind. Seeing him like this broke her heart. "What do you need me to do?"

"Apply pressure to his wound while Robin and I figure out this transfusion."

"Is that a good idea?"

"We don't have much choice. I know you're worried..."

"Have you found a donor yet?"

"I'm going to find someone now."

"Good luck with that." Elizabeth mumbled as Trevor left the room. She knew he would have a hard time finding somebody Ric was not exactly well liked. Trevor wasn't going to have an easy time finding someone to volunteer. "Patrick I could..."

"Let's try not to go that route you just donated blood. If there are complications we're screwed."

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Sonny Corinthos was pissed. It was bad enough someone had recently tried to kill him but now he had to deal with Trevor Lansing as well. Sonny hated both Lansing men and if Ric ended up dead tonight all the better for him. "I already told you no and I'm not going to change my mind."

"If Richard dies I will make you regret this."

"Sonny he's your brother."

"No he's not. Ric may be my mother's other son but he is not my brother. He means absolutely nothing to me."

"So you're going to let him die? For what? Revenge?"

"Kate you don't understand the things Ric has done over the years he deserves to pay."

"By bleeding to death? Maybe Trevor is right and you're not the man I thought you were."

"Trevor tried to destroy your career, your life."

"That's all true but I expected Trevor to do those things. Those are the rules he plays by. You on the other hand keep promising me you're nothing like that and yet you behavior is telling me otherwise."

"Why because I won't save some twisted freak? It's not as if anyone will care if he dies. Hell Trevor won't even care."

"The fact that you think that is more proof I don't think me can work."

"You're breaking up with me now? Over this?"

"I'm putting things on hold. It'll give us both time to rethink if this is the right decision."

'Damn it.' Sonny said to himself as Kate left the room. Trevor Lansing was an even bigger problem than his son. It was time that both men learned what it meant to cross Sonny Corinthos.

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Jason watched Elizabeth helping Ric and had to fight the urge to be sick. The man was a monster as far as Jason was concerned and should have died years ago. Elizabeth was just helping delay the inevitable. No one was going to give Ric blood Jason would make sure of it.

He was sorry that Elizabeth would be hurt but it was her own fault. Jason had no idea what she was thinking getting close to Ric again. The man was a snake and Jason was sure he was only using Elizabeth to get information about him. He couldn't allow that to happen. There was no way Ric was getting off this island alive. Even if Jason had to kill Ric himself.