Reliving The Past
Chapter 23
Sonny gets to the ER to find out about Audrey. Once he gets to the desk, Laura comes over and stops Sonny from asking about Audrey.
"Hey Sonny. Audrey had a mild heart attack. She's going to be laid up for a few weeks. No stress. So she can't go with the boys to England. I thought maybe I could go if you would take us. I can't stay with them, but at least get them to the Webber's house and wait a little while until they all feel comfortable. I have Spencer. Lulu and Dante can watch him until I get back." Laura looks kind of run down.
"Sure. If you are up to it. I know you have never met her parents before. I don't think anyone I know besides Audrey and Liz have. I don't think Ric or Lucky have either and they were both married to her. That makes me think a little less of her parents. She's only went to see them once. And that was with Cam and Jake. I think. But she's on a nurse's salary and a single mother. You would think her parents would at least come to see the grandkids. I mean after Jake 'died' they didn't come. What kind of parents do that?" Sonny just thought that was so wrong.
"I know. I remember when Liz was going through the after math of the rape, she didn't have her mother. So she came to me. Audrey was having a hard time supporting Liz. She's from an era where you didn't talk about those kinds of things. So Liz felt alone. I was the closest thing to a mother she had. I love that girl, woman I mean. I love her like a daughter. She was so wonderful to Lucky and Lulu back then. Sure Lucky and she have had their issues. But we all make mistakes. Lucky had some problems too. We all have. So I can't judge. But she lets me love those boys. You never have a limited amount of love." Laura smiles.
"That poor girl. I mean woman." Sonny says. "Is there anything I can do for Audrey to make her more comfortable?"
"No. She is going to be moved to the cardiac wing. She will be there for a few days to make sure she doesn't have a relapse. By then, they will have her house fixed up. But I would like to have a guard at her door. She seems to think the world of Jace." Laura smiles.
"Sure. As soon as I get the boys together, he can stay there. Maybe play some cards with her to keep her company. She has his as long as she needs. I have the boys at the cafeteria. Elizabeth's lung collapsed. So she was put on a breathing tube. And put in a medical induced coma. Cam saw her that way. Because apparently this…PERSON sent him pictures of Elizabeth after the rape. I mean right after. And then one where she was standing over a man with a pipe. It upset Ric and me. I'm sure it was just as upsetting to Liz. Cameron told her. That boy is so wonderful. Elizabeth should be so proud of him. By the time we leave here, their stuff should be on the plane. Do you need a change of clothes? I can have one of the guys swing by to get you something." Sonny adjusts his stance.
"No. If I have to, I will buy something there. This is very kind of you Sonny. But you know Liz is going to through a fit. But I am going to tell you now, she appreciates it. Thank you so much. Let me get Audrey into her room and settled in. Then I will be ready to leave. I have tried to call Lucky repeatedly, but he must be on a case. I left a message. Any word from Jason?" Laura didn't want to have either father upset for taking the kids out of the country.
"No. But I'm sure that he wouldn't be too upset knowing what almost happened today. And they are going to visit their grandparents. It's not like Liz is kidnapping them. She has to do what she has to do. If he doesn't like it, he can complain to me and I will explain it to him. In words he can understand. First of all, he wasn't here to take care of his son. I know he's trying to clear his name. But Jake needs him now. And he better not give Liz a problem about Franco helping with Jake. I saw how fried Liz has been. The stress of this stalker, work and the kids. She needed help a while ago. I'm just sorry I didn't see if sooner. I would have pointed it out to Jason. I understand he and Sam are starting over again. Also that he has Danny. But Sam only has Danny. So it wouldn't hurt for Jason to take at least Jake now and again. But all those boys loved him. He almost became their step-father. With kids you can't just shut those feelings off. Look a Ric. Cameron and he are still close. Same as Jake and Franco. But neither Ric nor Franco exclude Aidan or the other boy. Well, I'm sorry to keep talking. I need to call and have the plane fueled up. And I need to call Carly and let her know what's going on. By then, maybe Audrey will be moved and settled. Just call me on my cell when you are ready. We will be in the cafeteria." Sonny puts a hand on Laura's back. Gives a smile and walks away. Laura walks back to Audrey's room.
Down in daycare, Lulu and Dante watch Aidan play. He seems happy and fine. But Lulu can't help but tear up at the thought of all that's happened.
"You all right honey?" Dante asks, putting an arm around Lulu.
"Yeah. I just feel so bad for Liz and the boys. I mean, she loose Jason. He house explodes. She loses EVERYTHING in that house. She finally seems to be getting her life back on track and then gets a stalker. Her babies are in danger. Why can't she just be happy? Why does this stuff have to keep happening? I wish Lucky and she would have been able to make it work. I miss him. He deserves to be a dad to his son and the other kids. I mean he did bring Jake back. He tracked him down and brought him home for her. He wasn't even Lucky's. He did that for her. Why can't they all be a happy family?" Lulu cries into Dante's chest.
"Honey, you can want all that stuff for the boys, Lucky and Liz. But wanting it for them doesn't make it true. I know how much you love them all. But they have to live their lives the way they need to. I can't say I would be sad to see Lucky here again. Or have him back on the force." Dante says, holding Lulu and rubbing her back. Aidan comes up to them.
"Mom. I want my mommy." Aidan says. Looking all cute and innocent.
"Honey, mommy's busy. But is there something that I can do for you?" Lulu asks.
"No. I want my mommy." They can see the tears forming in his eyes.
"Honey, what's wrong?" Lulu looks confused.
"Mommy!" Aidan starts to cry. Lulu picks him up and holds him.
"Honey, what's wrong?" Aidan picks his head up and turns to point at a man. But before they can get a good look at this man, he was gone. "What did he do?" Lulu asks, visually looking his over for any signs of injury.
"He said mommy died." Aidan says through sobs.
"No honey. Mommy is ok. You saw her before we came down here. Remember?"
"Yeah." He starts to calm down a little. Dante goes off to find this guy and find out why the body guard wasn't there. When he gets there, Justin is on the floor. Dante finds a pulse. But sees that there was a needle mark in his neck. Dante grabs a staffer that is passing by. That person goes to get help. Dante gestures to Lulu. Lulu comes over with Aidan, but stays far enough away so Aidan didn't see Justin on the floor.
"Justin was drugged. We need to get to the other boys and get them out of this country NOW." Dante has her get his stuff while they wait for help to come for Justin. Once they were taking Justin to an exam room, Dante gives them his card and to call with updates. He ushers Lulu and Aidan out of the daycare. Heading for Elizabeth's room. Dante calls Sonny.
"Hey Dante. What's up?" Sonny asks.
"Someone got to Aidan. They injected Justin in the neck. Aidan said the man told him his mommy died. Justin is still breathing. But I had to get Lulu and Aidan out of there. We are heading to Liz's room."
"No. Go to the cafeteria. Laura and Audrey are in the ER. Audrey had a mild heart attack. So Laura is staying with her for now. I had some of my guys get to Elizabeth's house and pack some stuff up for them. As soon as I can get the boys to the plane, I'm flying them to England. Laura's going to go with me. Can you and Lulu watch Spencer while we are gone?" Sonny asks, getting things ready to move.
"Sure. We are heading to you. Be in the cafeteria in a moment." Dante hangs up and has Lulu and Aidan turn directions to head to the cafeteria.
A/N: Sorry this chapter was so short. I hope you all liked it. More to come soon. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
