A/N – Thanks for the comments! * Kikimoo – M&G have only been friends. Nothing romantic has happened between them.

Chapter 30

Ellie waited for Tammy with her arms crossed. The other woman took one look at her and grinned.

"What is going on?"

"Can I trust you?"

"Of course, now spill."

"Your bff and Milo need to happen and the rest of us are tired of waiting around."

A slow grin appeared on her face. "I like Milo. I'm in."

"I'm glad to hear that. Don't be obvious. Be that scheming bitch you've been hiding inside that geeky little body of yours."

Ellie laughed. "Deal."

"Let's get back out there."

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The more Georgie watched Milo with Kelly, the more her stomach clenched. What is wrong with her? Milo is her friend, but he can talk to whomever he wants to. Of course, a great guy like him would have girls come onto him. She crossed her arms, making Epiphany have to get up and walk away so she didn't laugh.

Hayden handed Johnny a beer. Of course, she had added a little something to it in order to help him along.

About fifteen minutes later, he started to really feel it.

"Are you alright?" Milo asked.

"Yes. I think I'm going to go upstairs and lie down for a bit."

Hayden put his arm around her shoulders. "I'll help him."

Milo started to object, but Johnny waved him off.

"You look worried," Kelly said.

"I know Johnny can take care of himself, but I honestly didn't think he had that much to drink."

"Well, we can check on him later."

Milo slightly smiled. "Okay."

Robin pulled Georgie onto the dance floor and their moves had everyone laughing. They are being goofy on purpose and Milo is loving every minute of it.

When the song was over, Georgie went to the ladies room and Kelly saw the girl come back down the stairs with a bag in her hand. "Hey! Where are you going?" she yelled.

Everyone stopped as they watched Kelly run over to her.

"Where is Johnny?"

Hayden looked at her deviously. "Right where he should be..."

Kelly grabbed the bag and they struggled over it and when Robin ran over to help, the girl let go of it and she had to stop Kelly from falling.

Hayden made a run for it and Milo took off upstairs. Kelly followed while everyone tried to figure out what the heck had just happened.

Georgie came back from the bathroom completely unaware of what had taken place. "Guys, I'm really tired."

"Awwwww," Tammy said.

"I'm sorry. I have to get up early and I'm a little tipsy."

"As you should be," Epiphany said before hugging her.

They were sad that she was leaving, but Georgie had seen what she needed to.

"Ellie!" Kelly yelled from the stairwell.

"Coming!" She turned to Georgie. "You go. I can get a ride home with someone else."

"Are you sure?"

"Positive."

They hugged and Georgie left, wondering where Milo is.

Ellie ran for the stairs and is shocked when she walks in. "What the hell?"

A very buff Johnny is in his underwear, knocked out and handcuffed with his ankles tied to the bed.

"I think she drugged him. I called an ambulance. Can you wait for them and show them where to go?" Milo said.

"Of course."

She rushed off.

Robin entered the room. "What a bitch."

"I know. We called 911. Listen, I need a knife to cut the ropes."

"I'll be right back."

Milo picked the locks on the handcuffs.

"Impressive," Kelly said.

"It's a skill that comes in handy with my line of work."

She felt for Johnny's pulse. "It's steady. The rest of his night is going to suck for him though."

"I shouldn't have let him go with her."

"He's a big boy. You had no way of knowing."

Robin rushed into the room and handed Milo a knife.

"Can you call Jason for me?"

"Yes."

She dialed her phone and Jason picked up after a few rings.

"Robin?"

"Yeah. Listen, something happened at Jakes. Some bitch drugged Johnny and got him upstairs. She took all his stuff and handcuffed him to the bed."

Jason shook his head. "Go on."

"We called 911. They'll possibly have to pump his stomach and he's going to have to stay overnight."

"Alright, I'll meet you there."

He looked over at Liz. "I have to go to the hospital."

"What the hell happened?"

"Some crazy chick drugged Johnny and got him upstairs. She handcuffed him to the bed and he's unconscious."

She gasped. "I'm coming with you."

"Let's go."

They got dressed and hurried to General Hospital.

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Jason rushed into the emergency room. Epiphany, Milo, Kelly, Ellie, and Robin are sitting in the waiting room. "How is he?"

"They are trying to get him to come around. It's too late for him to puke. It's already in his bloodstream. He might have to sleep it off."

Leo walked towards them. "He's in a room. Is anyone going to stay with him?"

They all looked at each other.

"I'll do it. I just need to get some coffee," Ellie said.

"Are you sure?" Milo asked.

"Yes. Why not? You guys should just go home and get some rest."

"I want to see him," Liz said.

"Follow me," Leo said.

Jason turned to the crowd. "Thank you for helping him."

"Thank Kelly. She knew something was wrong right away," Milo said.

"I appreciate it."

"It was nothing," she said sheepishly.

Liz and Jason followed Leo to the room. Johnny is completely knocked out.

Liz took his hand. "You really need to settle down, Johnny O'Brien."

Milo slipped behind his boss. "We got the girl. After a lot of hysterics, it turns out her friend Leeann hired her to bring Johnny down. Apparently, he had a one night stand with her and didn't remember."

Jason grimaced. "I met her."

"We confiscated the pictures she took and his clothes were in the bag Kelly wrestled away from her."

Jason shook his head.

"What do you want me to do with her?"

"Hold her overnight. I want her scared shitless. Johnny can decide what to do from there."

"I'll let them know."

"Thanks. Good night."

Milo left and Jason watched Elizabeth fuss over Johnny.

"He seriously needs to find someone nice and settle down."

Ellie breezed into the room. "I'm ready."

"I could leave my gun. If he gives you any trouble, you can shoot him," Jason quipped.

Ellie grinned. "That would be entertaining. I'm Ellie, by the way," she said holding out her hand to Elizabeth.

She shook it. "Elizabeth."

"It's nice to meet you. Georgie has said great things about you."

"You're friends with Georgie?"

"She is my bff."

Liz smiled. "Well, it's nice to meet you."

"You guys go. I'll take care of the big lug. There's a nice bed over there that is calling my name. I sleep lightly, so if he stirs or mumbles anything top secret, I'll handle it."

"Good to know," Jason said.

"Thanks again, Ellie."

They left and she glanced at the machines for a moment. Johnny certainly is gorgeous, but he has lousy taste in girls.

About three hours later, he starts thrashing and Ellie got up and tried to calm him.

His eyes snapped open and he silently studied her, the best that he could, since she is still a little blurry.

"Welcome back."

His brow furrowed. "Where am I?"

"You're in the hospital because you were drugged."

He groaned.

"She's taken care of. You just need to sleep it off."

"You're beautiful."

"Are you seriously trying to pick me up when you're high?"

He blinked a few times. "Doesn't matter. You're still beautiful."

She rolled her eyes. "You need to rest."

"Don't leave me."

"I won't."

His beautiful hazel-green eyes fluttered shut and she sighed. Johnny is a dangerous man and very good-looking. Everything within told her to run.

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The next morning, Elizabeth called the hospital and Epiphany updated her on Johnny's condition. He is fine and will be released. She went to work, eager to see how Georgie's night had gone.

She walked into the gallery and it is like a record scratching. "Georgie?"

The younger woman's eyes snapped to her. "Good morning."

"What's wrong?"

"Why do you think something is wrong?"

Liz grinned. "You have two different shoes on."

Her mouth dropped open as she looked down and groaned.

"We'll just pretend it's the new trend."

"I'm so embarrassed," she said rubbing her face.

"Come into the office and you can tell me why you are so distracted."

Georgie plopped into the seat across from Liz. "I don't know. Last night—it's just..."

"Is this about Johnny?"

"No. How is he by the way?" Ellie had texted her before she left Jake's.

"He's fine. Spill."

Georgie took a deep breath. "Well, Kelly was flirting with Milo and I don't know, it just messed with my head a little."

"Why?'

"I think I might be jealous."

Liz bit her lip. Now they are getting somewhere. "Well, Milo is a great guy."

"Is he here?"

"He will be. Johnny and Ellie needed a ride home from the hospital."

"She stayed with him all night?"

"Yes, but don't try and change the subject."

Georgie put her head in her hands and made a funny noise. "I think I like Milo Giambetti."

Liz grinned. "Excellent. Don't you feel better admitting it?"

"You think it's a good idea? Mac is going to go ballistic and my parents will be here today."

"First, it's your choice and second, I think Milo is one of the nicest men I know. He would treat you well."

"What do I do?"

"Well, just find ways to spend time with him and get to know him better."

"Do you think he likes me?"

"Are there stars in the sky?" Liz muttered.

"What?"

"I said, I there's a good chance he does. If you need my help, I'd be more than willing to assist."

Georgie sighed. "Let me think about it."

"Can I make one suggestion?"

"Yes."

"Don't over think this. Sometimes, you have to let your heart lead the way."

"Suppose he breaks it."

"I don't think he would. Love is about risk. I took a chance with Jason and it was the best decision I've ever made."

Georgie slightly smiled. "But you two are like freaks of nature."

Liz chuckled. "I'll take that as a compliment. Just be yourself, you're a great girl. I don't think you have anything to worry about."

"Thank you for listening. My sister was a pain in my ass, but I could tell her anything."

"Well if you need an ear, I'll be here for you. Deal?"

"Deal."

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Johnny pulled on his shirt just as Ellie walked in with the wheelchair.

"Your chariot awaits. Milo is in the parking garage."

"Thanks again for staying with me. Do you have to work today?"

"No and it was nothing."

He took her in. She is beautiful and quirky, probably way to good for him. "Let me repay you. Can I take you to dinner?"

She gave him a look and he chuckled.

"I promise to behave. You can choose the restaurant if you want. I just want to say thank you. I've never had anyone do that to me."

Ellie could see him tense and knew it was messing with his head. "I'm sorry she was such a bitch."

Their eyes connected.

"So, will you go with me?"

She pretended to think. "I'll go, but Johnny I hope you don't get the wrong idea."

"What do you mean?"

"I don't put out on the first date, no matter how handsome a guy is, and don't even get me started on your accent."

He got up and kissed her on the cheek before sitting back down. "You would be worth the wait."

"Uh huh. I bet you tell that to all the girls."

"Nope, just you." He thought for a moment. "All kidding aside, I think you are pretty great." Not many people would have just sat with him like she did, considering they hadn't spent any time together before.

Ellie smiled as she pushed him.

When she didn't reply, he relaxed and looked around, glad to be going home.

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Jason smirked when Johnny walked into his office and plopped into a chair.

"What did Epiphany say about you settling down?"

Johnny groaned. "I'll never hear the end of it."

"I can't believe you let that girl get over on you."

"Where is she?"

"She's at a safe house. Are you up to visiting her?"

"You know, I get why faux Amy would want to get back at me to a degree. She knew I was wasted out of my mine though, but drugging me took this to another level of stupidity."

"I agree. It was dangerous."

"I want to scare the piss out of Hayden."

"Don't hurt her. It was my fault," a voice said from the hallway.

Johnny bolted from his chair and turned around. "Wow, I never would have thought you'd have the balls to show up here."

"I didn't ask her to drug you."

Johnny crossed his arms. "And what was it you asked her to do?"

"Get you drunk, take off your clothes, put you in handcuffs, take a few pictures…."

Jason could tell that Johnny was on the verge of losing it because his muscles were twitching.

"This ends now."

"Okay." She knows what Johnny is capable of and that Hayden had taken it too far.

"I swear to God, if you come up against me again you will not like the consequences." His eyes are lethal and she got the message loud and clear. "Make the call, Jason."

Jason dialed the phone. "Let her go."

"Thank you."

"What is your name?" Johnny asked.

"Leeann." She walked into the hallway.

"I like faux Amy better."

Jason smiled. "Let's just hope there won't be another faux Amy."

Johnny sat back down. "I have dinner with Ellie tonight."

"Really?"

"Yeah. She went out of her way to be really nice."

"She's a nice person."

"I know."

"Are you just being nice or do you like her?"

"I think she's cool. I'll see what happens during the date."

Jason is kind of shocked that Johnny would go in that direction. "Just don't mess with her head."

"I'm not a total asshole."

Jason shot him a look and Johnny grinned.

"You up to doing some work or did you think you were just going to sit around looking pretty?"

Johnny glared at him. "You're just hilarious."

"I know."

They got down to business.

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Elizabeth took a break and went to see Francis with Jason.

Diane opened the door. "Well hello, it's nice to see you Elizabeth."

Jason cleared his throat.

"Do you need some water?" Diane deadpanned, making Liz chuckle. "I'm just kidding." She gave him a hug. "I missed you too."

"How's Francis?"

"He's going crazy staying here most of the time. His wounds are healing, so hopefully you'll find something for him to do at the warehouse before his brain implodes."

Jason smiled as they moved towards the bedroom.