Reliving The Past

Chapter 38

"Ok, we have to think of what our next move is. Eventually the little bitch will be alone. And then we can take her. I can't wait to make her hurt. Mrs. Cassidine said she wanted her to suffer worse than any other of our victims. She wanted us to extend her suffering to days. So let's get the game plan together." Rick says, standing around a huge table. Paper laid out. Pencil in hand.

"I get first dibs on her. I want to compare from when she was 15 and a virgin to now. I bet she's like the town tramp. I wish I would have gotten a chance at her again when she was with those other kids. It would have really hurt her if I would have raped her in front of her friends. I should have shot the boys and made them all watch." Tom says, ringing his hands together in a devious way.

"You already had her. I want dibs." Burt says.

"No. I am the one she keyed in Colorado. I want and need to make her feel as much pain as I can. She messed out plans up. Jessica was found alive because of that mousy little bitch. Well, now she's going to pay and pay handsomely. Too bad that Quartermaine bitch is dead. I would have loved to sample that too." Tom smiles.

"Fine, I call seconds. We should really make a list of all who goes first and then after that. Just to make sure there is no fighting. We need to stick to the plan." Burt says, pulling out a piece of paper.

"Well, I am not holding that slut down. I am done with her. She annoys me almost as much as that Nurse Amy girl. I swear she's even freakier than I am. I wouldn't put it past her to be the killer. But it didn't take much to convince that other nurse to press charges against Franco. He's guilty because of his past. Even though he isn't the hospital killer. Easy scapegoat." Martha says.

"Yeah, you guys are so gun ho on raping, then you should hold the bitch down like every other rapist. Now if you want me to cut her, I'm your girl." Tina says, smiling at the thought.

"No one cuts her until we are done having our sexual fun. Got that?" Tom says, looking at them all like a stern father.

"Ok. Fine. But I get first dibs on cutting her. I love the look in the eyes as the pain creeps in." Tina says, nearly drooling.

Doctor Maddox and Franco take Elizabeth to his office. He wants to put her under again. Nathan waits in her room. He watches over her room. Max stands outside Doctor Maddox's office. Elizabeth lays down on the couch and closes her eyes.

"Ok, are you ready Elizabeth?" Doctor Maddox asks.

"Yes. I am ready." Elizabeth says, strongly. Less afraid then the last time.

"Remember Franco, no talking. If you can't control yourself, leave the room." Doctor Maddox says, then clears his throat. "Ok. Picture the beautiful stair case. You are at the top and look down. And we go down, we will count together. 1…2…3." Elizabeth joins in with him. "4…5...6 now we are getting to the bottom. Remember, you are just remembering the events. You are not in the events. Nothing will hurt you. 7" Doctor Maddox says. "Now we are back in Colorado."

"Yes. I am leaving the Hogan house to follow Jessica. She's not really dressed for a beach party. Or not at least what I would assume you would wear at a beach party. I think it was Jeremy that asked her out. I am so going to bust her." Elizabeth says, smiling.

"Remember Elizabeth, we are watching." Doctor Maddox says.

"I know. But she is just like Sarah. Always on my case about how bad and wrong I am." Elizabeth's smile fades. "She's joined a group of boys. They are handing her a drink in a solo cup. My gut was thinking that she shouldn't drink it. This feels wrong." Elizabeth has no humor in her voice anymore.

"It's ok. We are just watching. Nothing can hurt you. You have to watch so you can remember Elizabeth." Doctor Maddox says.

"She's drinking from the cup and dancing with some guy. He looks older. She's smiling. Why… oh. There are at least 10 guys there. There are at least 2 girls. It's hard to see some of them. It's night out and the fire light is only getting some of them. She's starting to get floppy. Like she's having a hard time standing on her own. Oh God!" Elizabeth's body jumps and then tries to get small.

"What's happening Liz?" Doctor Maddox asks.

"I think Tom saw me. He looked right at my hiding place. Someone just got in the way. I can't see what they are doing. She's screaming now." Elizabeth's hands go over her ears. Her eyes close tight. "It's too awful! I want to run to help her. But I can't move." Elizabeth is crying now.

"It's ok. Stop what's happening and just take a deep breath. You are ok. You can't be hurt. Remember you are just watching like it's a movie." Doctor Maddox says, getting frustrated that she's unable to keep this removed.

"They moved. Oh! Tom is on top of Jessica. He's raping her. Ripping her clothes off." Elizabeth is shaking.

"What happens next?"

"Tom turned his head to look at my hiding spot again. While he's raping her. Please, make it stop! Oh no! Tom got off her. Someone else took his place. He's doing up his pants. He walked away. She's still crying and screaming. How can no one else hear her?" Elizabeth seems ok. Then she bolts up. "He found me!" Elizabeth's eyes are wide open and it looks like she's staring.

"What happens next?" Doctor Maddox asks, watching her closely. And Franco. Franco is fighting the urge to go to her and hold her.

"He grabbed my arm really tight. He tells me that if I tell anyone he would do the same thing. I look back quickly. Jessica is nude and there is red all over her chest. She's not screaming anymore. My other hand found my keys on my pocket. I put the key between my pointer finger and middle finger and ball it into a fist. Tom's body is getting closer. He's nearly over me. I'm so scared that he's going to hurt me. So I gather all my strength. I go underhanded and up with my key hand. I can feel the key penetrate his skin. There's liquid on my hand. He falls over. He's holding himself. I can't tell if I got his stomach or side. Jackson's there. He grabbed my hand. He pulls me up to where I'm standing. I look down at Tom. I got him…OH! I got him near his business. His bottoms are red from blood. Jackson pulls me and I run as fast as I ever ran before. We get back to the Hogan's house. We climbed the trellis. He helped me pack all my clothes and a few personal keepsakes. Jackson called Kevin and then the police. Jackson says it's to get me out of town before the cops could come as questions. But I can see the fear in his eyes. He looks like he knows he's going to die. I don't want to leave him there. But Kevin shows up and we all start off for the airport. Planes are more expensive, but they are faster than trains. Jackson left us half way. I get the feeling I will never see Jackson again." Elizabeth is balled up on the couch.

"So you got to your Grandmother's house without incident?" Doctor Maddox asks.

"Yeah. I was on the plane. I can see Kevin at the window. There is a person standing next to him. But he looks like he's doing the same thing Kevin is. Oh wait. He's holding a sign. It's says…OH GOD! It says see you in Port Charles." Elizabeth goes quiet.

"Ok. Let's go back up the stair case. 7…6…5…4…3…2…and 1. How are you feeling Elizabeth?" Doctor Maddox asks.

"I…I don't know. Shock I guess. I will never forget her nude, bleeding body. That poor girl." Elizabeth starts to cry. Franco goes over and holds her while she cries.

"It's ok. Now we know how they knew where you were going. It's ok." Doctor Maddox says, trying to reassure her.

"I won't let them get to you Liz. They have to go through me." Franco says, squeezing her for emphasis.

"I know that they are going to look for a time that I will be alone or as close to alone as possible. They treated Jessica like she was prey and they were the hunters. I watched how they acted. How some of them wouldn't dare do anything without the ok of some of the others. So I just need to figure out who the bosses are. Chain of command. Then I can figure out who is the most dangerous and take him down off that high horse he seems to like riding." There is a look in Elizabeth's eyes that makes Doctor Maddox nervous.

"It's good that you are trying to take your life back. And for the lives of those girls that went missing and died. But you need to be less cocky and more careful. You don't need to make a mistake. One that could cost you your life. Or anyone else's life. Promise me. Promise me you will work with Nathan and Dante. Don't do this alone." Andre seems almost terrified.

"I promise I won't go after them. But if they come for me, all bets are off. You didn't have to sit and watch what they did to Jessica. And then have them come after you. I am not going to be the nice little victim. They want to play with fire, they can get burnt to a crisp." Elizabeth stands up and walks out. Franco stands up and rushes after her. As she walks down the hall, she watches her surroundings. Looking for a familiar face. She's eager to get back to her room and draw every face she can remember. So the police have something to go on.

"Elizabeth, are you ok? You are acting weird. It's a little disturbing." Franco says, walking next to her.

"I'm fine. I am just determined to make them pay. Bring them down for what they did. It's like Tom knew I was watching and wanted me to see it all. He's so sick. I want him to die a horrible death. LOTS of pain. Just like Jessica. LOTS of fear. Just like Jessica." Elizabeth stops. She turns and looks at a man sitting in a chair. She stares at him. She turns back around and goes to her room. Once inside, Elizabeth sits down. She looks at Nathan. "There is one of them out in the chairs. About 4 doors down. I don't know his name. But I recognize him. I promised Doctor Maddox that I wouldn't go after them alone. You are here. But if they come after me, all bets are off. Go get him please before he leaves." Elizabeth sits there like she's fighting the urge to go pounce on this guy. Nathan gets up and goes to apprehend this guy.

"Elizabeth, would you like some ice cream? I know a lady down in the cafeteria with the best hook ups. I can get you some really good ice cream. She saves me a little. I sneak some to Jake every now and then. Oops! I forgot you are who we sneak it from." Franco laughs. Elizabeth smiles, but just a small smile.

"No thank you. I want to be right here and wait for Nathan to tell me they caught one. And for the damn doctor to come and discharge me already. I can't stay her much longer. I'm going crazy. I need to see my Gram. Then go home." Elizabeth takes her hands and rubs her face.

"Hey, you know that we are going to have to go to a safe house. No one else can know. Just you, me, Nathan, Dante and Max. No one else will have that info. I know you want to go home. But until Nathan and Dante get them all, you are not safe. They don't even have to get close to you. The reason you are here. So if you want to call and talk to the boys, you might want to do it now. I will go see what's happening with Nathan and scum sucker #1. Back in a sec. Here's my phone." Franco hands his phone over. Then leaves the room. Elizabeth dials Laura's number.

"Hello?"

"Hello, Laura?" Elizabeth asks.

"Yes. Liz, how are you honey?" Laura asks, cheery.

"I'm ok. How are the boy's?" Laura can hear something is wrong.

"They are good. Your mother and the boys are getting along well. Lucky is going to stop by and see the boys. Meet your lovely mother. Then Frisco and he are going to come home with Sonny and I. Honey, you don't sound right. What's going on?" Laura asks, motherly.

"I have much more information. And it's not good. Well, I guess it helps us some. But it's just awful. I didn't want to see it again. Now I can't get it out of my mind." Elizabeth breaks down crying. "I'm sorry. I need to get myself together. They are going to release me and I have to go to a safe house. So I don't know if I can call when I'm there. So I wanted to talk to my boys before I go. This is taking an emotional toll." Elizabeth wipes her eyes and takes a deep breath.

"Oh honey. I'm so sorry. Would you like to talk to your mother?" Laura asks.

"Sure. She should know what happened to Jessica." Elizabeth silently cries.

"Hey there sweetheart. How are you doing?" Mary asks.

"Mom." Elizabeth can't get any more out do to her emotions.

"Honey, what's wrong?" Mary asks, sounding like the caring mom that Liz has wanted for so long. Who she needed after her rape.

"Mom. I know what happened to cause me to run to Port Charles. I witnessed Jessica being gang raped and murdered. I really want you to hold me right now and tell me everything is going to be ok. I know I am an adult, but I really needed you Valentine's Day and I really need you now. I'm so scared." Elizabeth just cries.

"I know honey. I wish I could be there for you. I want nothing more than to hold you and chase all the boogeymen away. Reassure you that you are going to be ok. But we are both adult women and we know that there are all kind of boogeymen out there. I love you baby. I always will. I know how you feel. There are still times I want my mother. I don't think we ever stop wanting our moms. You and I have been apart for so long. We will be together soon. And we will take the time to talk. And hold each other. Just be strong, like I know you are. Get this done and then come and see your father and I. We miss you so much. He's going to be thrilled to see you. And the boys. He's out of town for another day. Are you good to talk to the boys?" Mary asks.

"Yeah. Let's start with Cam please." Elizabeth says, clearing her throat to sound like the cheerful mom.

"Hi mom. Grandma Mary is very nice. She talks about you a lot. Like how you used to draw on the walls. And used to cut Aunt Sarah's dolls hair." Cameron says, sounding happy. Which makes Elizabeth happy.

"Yeah, mom was quite the bad girl. How are you doing honey? Are you settling in ok?" Elizabeth hated hearing of her mistakes. They were thrown in her face enough.

"Yeah. I have been learning how to use my new laptop. Mr. Corinthos gave it to me mom. As a present. May I keep it please?" Cameron asks, politely.

"Honey, let's talk about this later. I don't have much time. But let's not ask Mr. Corinthos for anything. He's doing a lot for us. And I can't pay him back for all this. But make sure you thank him for being so thoughtful." Elizabeth says, feeling like a failure.

"Ok. I love you mom. How is your side?"

"I'm good baby. I'm going to be leaving here. But I don't know if I will be able to call again for a while. So I need you to help Grandma Mary and Grandma Laura with your brothers. When we see each other we will sit down and talk. Ok?" Elizabeth says. "I love you Cameron. Be good. Can I speak to Jake now?"

"I will be good. Bye mom." Cameron hands the phone to Jake.

"Mom, when are you going to be coming? Grandma Mary and Grandma Laura are great. But I miss you. And I don't like being here." Jake says.

"What's wrong sweetheart?" Elizabeth is concerned.

"These people make me think about my time away from you. And it scares me. It's not that I don't felt safe. But it's so close to Grandma Helena's house." Jake says, sounding different.

"Honey, why are you calling her Grandma Helena?" This alarms Elizabeth.

"That's what she had me call her. It's weird." Jake say. Then the next thing Elizabeth hears is her mother.

"Honey, he got real quiet. Laura's trying to help him. Grandma Helena? Who is this?" Mary is confused.

"Helena Cassidine. She's the one that took Jake. Did God knows what to him? That's what Franco is working with him on. Just don't let any of the boys out of your site mom. Helena is dead, but my guess is she still has minions out there doing her bidding. I have to deal with this. I'm trusting you mom to look after my boys. Just until I can get there." Franco and Nathan walk in. "Mom, I have to go. I will call as soon as I can. Give my boys hugs and kisses from me. Tell Laura and Sonny thank you. And be nice to Lucky mom. Please. He's a really good guy. We just can't seem to make it work. I love you mom." Elizabeth hangs up. Wiping a stray tear.

"Elizabeth, we have some bad news. They guy was gone before Nathan got to him. And Audrey had another heart attack. Honey, she's gone. I'm so sorry." Franco says, going to hug Liz.

"Are you sure it was a normal heart attack? Or did they get to my Gram?" Elizabeth asks, not crying and not sad.

"Her guard never left. They are going to do a tox screen on her. But honey, it looks like a normal heart attack." Franco pulls her into a hug.

"No. Not my Grams. No!" Elizabeth breaks down crying. She tries to push Franco away, but he would let her. She gives in and sobs hysterically.

A/N: I'm sorry for the dark side of this chapter. But it needed to be said. I hope that this chapter was still good or up to your standards. More is to come. Thanks to you all for reading and reviewing.