Ch. 21
~Sabrina's story~
Carlos walked in the room and found Sabrina standing by the window. "I'm glad to see that you're awake." He said. Sabrina turned around to face him. "Why did you bring me back to Puerto Rico Carlos?" She yelled. "I needed a place to hide out. What better place than home sweet home. Plus this is where we fell in love so it works out. You and I will be safe here. No one will find us easily." He stated confidently. "Do you love me?" Sabrina suddenly asked him. "Of course I do Querida! I love you! Why do you think I did all of this? I risked my freedom to get us here!" Carlos exclaimed. Sabrina tried to not to cringe in disgust at what he was saying to her. She took a deep breath. "Then please tell me Carlos, if you love me, tell me that my children are safe. Tell me that Patrick found them and that they are ok." Sabrina pleaded with him. Carlos glared at her now.
"It always comes back to Patrick huh Sabrina. We're thousands of miles away from that guy and you bring him up!" Carlos shouted in anger. "I want to know about my kids! He is their father; of course I would mention him! Now answer the damn question, are my kids ok?" Sabrina bellowed with rage. An evil look passed through Carlos's eyes; a look that Sabrina never saw from him. She was almost frightened that he would do something to her. "Your kids are gone Sabrina." He replied icily. Sabrina's heart stopped. She shook her head. "Gone? What do you mean gone?" She whispered. She was shaking in anger. "I mean I wouldn't be surprised if those Drake brats were still in that church where no one found them till this day. It has been a month and a half since you gave birth." Carlos gloated sickly. Sabrina fell as she listened to him. "You're lying. You just want to hurt me." She whispered. Tears streamed down her face. Carlos walked towards her and squatted down near her. "Am I? I heard Drake's daughter wasn't even talking right away. Who knows how long it took them to find those babies!" Carlos stated evilly. Anger and sorrow filled Sabrina as a sob escaped her mouth. "My babies, my sweet innocent children!" She wailed in agony. She shook her head as if she wanted to rid her mind of the thoughts of her children being gone. Thoughts of them being dead. Carlos's eyes softened as he watched how much pain and agony Sabrina was going through. "You made me do this." He whispered bitterly. And then before he knew it, he was being knocked over by Sabrina and being strangled by her. His eyes showed surprise as he struggled against her. "I hate you!" She said repeatedly. Carlos was able to overpower her and shove her off of him. The guards outside flew in and grabbed onto Sabrina who was about to attack him again. "Let me go!" She shouted, hitting and clawing at the guards. They were able to restrain her and handcuff her to the bed. Carlos closed the window and locked it. He scowled angrily at Sabrina and said "I'm sorry it had to come to this Sabrina. When I come back, hopefully you would have behaved yourself." Carlos taunted. Carlos and the guards finally left. Sabrina cried and cried until she passed out from the exhaustion.
~Present~
Sabrina felt Patrick's hands shaking in hers. He looked up at her in pain. "I'm so sorry Sabrina. I'm so sorry that you were alone in this. We tried to find you, we never stopped looking." Patrick ranted in a pain filled voice. Sabrina grabbed his face. "Don't ever apologize for what Carlos did! He's the one that did this not you." Sabrina stated. "Just please fast-forward to the part where you tell us that Carlos eventually dies a slow painful death." Felix said angrily. "Look everyone, what happened to Sabrina is devastating and it's difficult to hear even for me. But this is the first step to healing." Dr. Collins stated. He turned to Sabrina. "Let me know at any point if you want to stop this. You've already gone above and beyond and you have been so brave about it." He said to her. Sabrina smiled and nodded.
~Sabrina's story~
When Sabrina woke up again, it was dark. Someone had released one of the cuffs. She saw a tray of food on the bedside table. But how could she eat or do anything if her children were no longer in the world. She placed her free hand on her belly and imagined feeling them moving when they were in her womb. The movement that symbolized the life of her twins. She closed her eyes and went to sleep. For the next couple of weeks Sabrina barely ate or got out of bed. Carlos was furious with her behavior. He did everything he could to persuade her to take care of herself but she didn't listen.
~Present~
"Maybe you and Felix should leave for this part. I don't want you guys to hear about what I did." Sabrina suggested, interrupting the story. She had a look of shame on her face. Felix walked over to her. "What do you mean we should leave? We have always been able to tell each other everything." Felix stated in confusion. "Yeah, I'm with Felix Sabrina. Whatever you did is a result of this thing that Carlos started. We want to be here to support you Sabrina. Do you really want us to go?" Patrick asked her. She shook her head. She continued the story.
~Sabrina's story~
"You need to eat something Sabrina! I won't be having any more of this!" Carlos shouted at her. Sabrina barely looked like herself. She was thin and her eyes lacked the brightness it always had. She was wasting away slowly but surely. "Make sure you get her to eat even if you have to force it down her throat!" He hissed in anger to the woman who had begun to care for Sabrina when she wouldn't. Carlos left in anger. They finally released her from the handcuffs. The woman placed the tray on the bed and helped Sabrina to a sitting position. "I know that this is difficult for you sweetheart but please eat something." The woman said in a kind, soft voice. She reminded Sabrina of her mother. She looked at the woman. She was beautiful. She had long auburn hair and amber eyes. She also had a kind face. She looked familiar to Sabrina but she brushed it off. "Please, have some water." The woman said. She held the straw to Sabrina's mouth and she indulged her. A guard came in and called for the woman. "I'll be back soon sweetheart. Please eat something." She urged her again before she got up and left. Sabrina looked at the tray and noticed that there was a knife on the tray. She picked up the knife and looked at it in thought and that's when an idea formed in her mind. When the woman came back to check on Sabrina 45 minutes later, she sighed when she noticed the barely eaten dinner tray on the bedside table. Sabrina was lying in bed as if she was sleeping. The woman walked over to cover her with the sheets when she noticed something red in the sheets. 'It couldn't be.' The woman thought. "Sabrina!" She yelled but there was no response. She pulled Sabrina onto her back and saw what the red was: blood. She looked for the source and saw that Sabrina had slashed her wrists and some parts of her legs. "No!" The woman whispered. She felt for a pulse and was relieved to find one even though it was weak and thread. "Help me!" She screamed. The guards immediately came in. They gasped in shock. "Manuel, go get a doctor!" She ordered. "Javier, help me put pressure on her wounds." The woman said with concern. "Please don't die on me." She whispered.
~Present~
Sabrina felt the gazes of everyone in the room especially Patrick. She refused to meet them though. She kept her eyes downward in shame. "Let's give them a minute." Dr. Collins whispered to Felix and Sonny. They left the room. "I was in a very dark place when Carlos told me about the supposed loss of our kids. He had taken everything away from me and I didn't want to live anymore. I didn't want to give him the satisfaction of holding me hostage anymore so I used the knife and hoped to end it all." Sabrina explained. Patrick couldn't believe how many times he'd almost lost Sabrina listening to her story. He felt so much anger over what Carlos did to her. He thought about all the pain she went through because of him. He ran his hand through the faint scars over her wrists. How had he not noticed them before. Patrick made her look at him by lifting her chin with his finger. "I am so sorry you felt you had to do that Sabrina. I don't know what else to say. I'm just so sorry." Patrick said embracing her tightly. They held each other and hoped that they could get through this together.
"She almost killed herself over what that sick son of a bitch Carlos did to her. And lying about her twins being dead while claiming to love her? How sick can he be?" Felix said angrily as paced up and down the hall. "Now we know why she requested that you be there Kevin." Sonny stated angrily. He thought about how he almost killed Carlos and wished more than anything now that he had succeeded. "I know it's hard to see her like this but you're already doing the best thing for her and that's supporting her through this. Although it's been difficult, Sabrina has shown incredible strength." Kevin stated. The door opened. "You guys can come back in now." Patrick stated tiredly. Sabrina's story was taking its toll on him. The woman he loved had gone through so much. "You both are going to get through this Patrick especially with you by her side. She will get through this." Sonny whispered reassuringly. Patrick nodded. "Thanks." He replied. Felix and Sonny re-entered the room. Felix walked over to Sabrina and hugged her. "I'm so sorry Bri. If I could take away what happened these past six months away from you, I would." Felix said comfortingly. She pulled back. "I know you would Fe." She responded smiling at him. Everyone sat back down so Sabrina could continue. "The woman who helped me was called Lena. She stayed with me after the doctor examined and bandaged my wounds. Carlos was beyond livid with me. He even raised a hand to hit me when I finally came to after a couple of days but Lena wouldn't allow it. She became very angry at him. And for some reason, Carlos never went against her. It's almost as if Lena had a power over him and I would come to find out why later. Carlos realized that he had lost all control over me after what I tried to do so he found another way. He said that if I didn't take care of myself and eat a majority of my meals, he would have the cook shot in front me. A new cook would be replaced and shot each day if didn't comply with his rules. And so I did. I didn't want to have anyone's blood on my hands, so I did it. This is how I lived for about four months. Lena and I got close and she watched over me and I confided in her about my life in Port Charles. She even convinced Carlos to let me go outside once a day after a while. And that's when I found out who she really was.
~Sabrina's story~
"Sabrina, I have something to tell you." Lena whispered one day during their walks. "I'm planning on getting you out of here." She said softly so only Sabrina could hear. Sabrina tried to keep her face expressionless so none of the guards would suspect anything. "No, I won't have you risking your life for me. Besides I have nothing to go home to." She whispered sadly. "Listen to what I'm going to say Sabrina and play it cool because we are being watched. My name is not Lena Hernandez, its Lily Rivera. I once lived in Port Charles as well before my father's brother faked my death to get me away from my husband at the time, Sonny Corinthos. Although the car bomb didn't kill me, I suffered major memory loss for a year or two because of it. My uncle, Renaldo Rivera, planned to use me against my father to gain more territory in Puerto Rico and other places around the world but he didn't count on my father dying. So he planned to use me against Sonny until he found out about the memory loss. He decided that since I had no memories of Sonny or father, he would create this new life for me in Puerto Rico while he built his own empire. What he doesn't know is that I did gain my memories eventually and that I've been working with people who are still loyal to my father and Sonny to bring my uncle down. We're going to destroy this compound and everyone that's loyal to my uncle, Carlos included, especially after what he did to you." Lily explained to Sabrina.
They were resting in the garden now and made it seem as if they were talking about random things. Sabrina was trying to process everything that Lily had just told her. "You said your last name is Rivera. Doesn't that make Carlos your relative as well?" Sabrina asked softly. "No there's no relation. We just happened to have the same last name." Lily replied. "Why do you care about what happens to me?" Sabrina asked her. Lily's eyes softened at Sabrina. "Because you don't belong here Sabrina. You belong in Port Charles with your family." Lily answered. She gestured for Sabrina not to say anything. Lily glanced around discreetly before talking again. "I had one of my people look into what happened when Carlos kidnapped you and the little girl. Carlos lied to you Sabrina, your twins are alive and well and with their father. They didn't die like he led you to believe sweetheart." Lily revealed to her. Sabrina held back her tears. Many emotions were running through her. She was beyond overjoyed that her twins were ok after all but the contempt she felt for Carlos heightened to another level. He had taken four months of her life. She had almost taken her own life because of what he told her about the twins. Lily grabbed her shaking hands in hers. "Don't break down right now Sabrina. I need you to be strong." Lily said encouragingly. "I am going to get you of here and back to your family. And I promise you, I will make Carlos pay for what he did to you." Lily swore.
~Present~
Sonny was standing up and pacing now in disbelief. "This can't be happening." They heard him mumble. He looked at Sabrina now. "Are you sure it was her?" He asked. Sabrina nodded. "Felix, remember that envelope I had you hang onto for me when I first got here. Can you please give it to Mr. Corinthos?" Sabrina said. Felix did as she asked and gave Sonny the envelope that Lily had told her to give to him when she saw him. Sonny stared at the envelope in confusion. "She told me that she would explain everything in a letter and to get it to you when I got home." Sabrina explained. Sonny nodded. "Do you mind if I step outside to read this?" He asked. Everyone shook their heads. "You're going to get through this Sabrina. With these two by your side, there isn't anything you can't get through. I'm so happy to see that you're finally home." Sonny said before he left. "Thank you so much Mr. Corinthos." She replied. "I told you to call me Sonny." He said with a smile. She nodded and smiled. "Thanks Sonny." She reiterated and then he left.
"So Lily was the one who helped you get out of Puerto Rico?" Felix asked. Sabrina nodded. "She came up with a plan to get me out safely and we went over it for a month just to make sure there would be no problems. I was so scared when the day actually came but the only thing that kept me going was thinking about you guys and being home again. I had to hide out in Puerto Rico for a couple weeks after they brought down the compound. Lily's people kept me safe and in hiding until the opportunity presented itself to get me on a plane. They created a fake passport and identification cards to get me out of Puerto Rico and back to the states. I landed in Miami and from there I took another flight back to New York and had a taxi take me to Patrick's home." Sabrina finally finished. "So is Carlos dead?" Felix asked. Sabrina shook her head. "I don't know. Lily told to go with one of her guards and don't' look back." Sabrina replied. "And what happened to Lily?" Patrick asked. "I don't know. I wanted so badly for her to come with me because like me she was taken from her home but she said not worry about her. That she would eventually see me again. If it hadn't been for her, I don't know what would've happened to me. She saved my life literally." Sabrina said in tears. "Lily made it that far Sabrina. I'm sure she's ok." Kevin said. "I hope so." Sabrina said.
"After hearing about what you've been through, I can see why you felt that you needed my help. I'll set up some appointments for you to see me as a patient. We'll have another session before you're discharged from GH. With that being said, I don't believe that you're a danger to yourself or anyone in your family. What Carlos put you through was unthinkable and that's what I want us to focus on. I don't want you to live your life in fear or anger because of what he did. I want you heal so that you can take back what he tried to take from you and that's your life." Kevin explained. Sabrina nodded. Kevin stood up to leave but grabbed Sabrina's hand in comfort. "You are a brave young woman Sabrina. I am so happy that you fought your way home." Kevin commented. "Thank you for that Dr. Collins and for taking me on as a patient." Sabrina replied. He nodded. "You're welcome. I'll see you soon." He said. Sabrina felt as if a weight was lifted off her shoulders. Patrick reached over and hugged her and kissed her temple. "I'm so proud of you Sabrina, you know that." Patrick he said softly in her ear. Felix walked over and grabbed her hand. "Me too Bri because as much as he tried to break you down, you survived and made it back home to us." Felix added. Sabrina pulled back. "Trust me I had my doubts but I thank you two for being here for me. It was difficult having to relive that but I'm glad I had you two on my side." Sabrina said looking between Patrick and Felix. "We'll always be here for you." Felix replied.
Throughout the day, people who had heard about Sabrina finally being home came by to visit her. Juan and Noah were on their way back to Port Charles when they heard the good news. Patrick left to go check on the kids but Felix stayed with her until he came back. Lucas embraced Sabrina when he finally saw her. "I missed you so much." He said with her in his arms. "I missed you too Lucas." Sabrina said. Elizabeth also came by during the evening after her shift. The room was filled with excitement and chatter as Sabrina's friends visited her. She looked at them with a smile on her face. She never thought that she would ever have this part of her life again. Just as Lucas and Elizabeth got ready to leave, Patrick came back. "Are the kids ok?" Sabrina asked him. "Yeah, they are. Emma wants to know what's going on. I told her I was helping an old friend. I figured that I would tell her about you being back later. The nannies are going to be staying with them and Sonny let me know that he had his guards watching over the kids and us as well considering that we don't know what happened to Carlos." Patrick answered. Sabrina nodded. "Get some rest now Sabrina. The fight is over." Felix stated. "I will. Thank you all for being here. You have no idea how much I missed you guys." She said. "I think we have an idea. Take it easy ok." Elizabeth said hugging her. "I will."
Felix and Lucas embraced her one last time before they left and then it was only her and Patrick. He placed a bag in the closet and went to sit next to her. "I packed some of your things that I figured you would need. Felix is right, you should get some rest. Today was a very emotional packed day." Patrick said to her. He could see that she was tired yet she was fighting the urge to sleep like their daughter tended to do. Patrick stood up. "Scoot over." He said to her. Sabrina did as told and made room for him. He took off his shoes and gathered her in his arms when he got into the bed. Sabrina rested her head on his chest over his heart. She found his heartbeat soothing and sighed. It felt so right to be in his arms again. She snuggled a little closer to him as he combed his hand through her hair repeatedly. "You're safe now Sabrina. You're home where you belong." He whispered. Sabrina shut her eyes as she felt the tears come. She couldn't believe that she was finally home. Sabrina felt Patrick lift her face to look at him. They stared at each other before he leaned down and kissed her. Sabrina's hand caressed his neck as she pulled him closer towards her. Her lips parted slightly and allowed Patrick's tongue entrance. Sabrina moaned at how intense and deep the kiss they shared became. Their tongues battled with each other as they poured everything they felt into the kiss. Their bodies became intertwined with each other. Patrick pulled back reluctantly when the need for air grew. He left soft kisses on her lips and all over her face and his hand trailed where his lips had touched. Sabrina ran her hands lovingly through his hair and face as she stared at him. She pulled him down for another kiss. Patrick couldn't get enough of her but he knew that she needed to rest. He kissed her one more time before pulling back and looking at her. "Sleep now. I'm not going anywhere." He whispered softly. Sabrina nodded and rested her head against his chest like before. He kissed her on her forehead and wrapped his arms tight around her. He sighed happily as she rested in his arms. Sabrina was beginning to drift off into a peaceful slumber. Her breathing slowed as she rested comfortably in the safety of Patrick's arms. He dreamt about moments like this with her and it was finally happening. "I love you." He whispered when he thought she was finally asleep. "I love you too." She whispered back causing him to smile.