A/N – Thanks for the comments! Fanfiction people let me know you're still with me. It's gonna start to get dicey.

Chapter 46

Mac knocked on the door of the mansion.

Alice swung it open, and he moved inside. "How can I help you?" They had quickly worked together to take down all signs of the baby shower. It's the smart thing to do so the PCPD won't think they know anything about what happened.

"Who is home?"

Alan approached. "Mac? What's going on?"

"Did anyone hear gunshots earlier?"

Alan's eyes widened. "That's what that was?"

"Yes."

"Was someone hurt?"

"Yes. Several of your son's men."

Alan's brow furrowed. "Was Jason there?"

Mac sighed. He felt bad for the family having to deal with a criminal for a son and can't imagine all the heartache that must bring them. "No, but he was across town."

Monica moved forward. "You said, was?"

Mac nodded. "Someone crashed into his car and then tased him several times before taking him away."

Monica's hand flew to her mouth. A million thoughts are running through their mind. If Helena has Jason, she'll probably end up killing him.

"He was alive?"

"Yes."

Monica wiped a tear away. "What now?"

"We have no leads and no idea who the men were." He doubts the family knows that. "But it's concerning that Jason had sent guards your way. He knew something was going down."

"Well, he didn't tell us; that's for sure," Tracy said entering the room.

"Alright, let me know if you get any information that would be helpful. I went to Sonny's house, and he was no help."

"We will," Monica said.

"I'm leaving a police car here. There are two men on duty, Office Breece and Dearing. You might want to meet them so you know what they look like."

Alan nodded. "Thank you." Jason's guards would have to stay hidden. One is listening in from the panic room. He'll have to stay in the house with them, which is fine.

Mac, Alice, and Monica headed outside to meet the officers, and then Mac headed back to the station.

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Sam eyed the island. "Something is going on. There is way more activity."

Harry looked through the scope. "A boat is docking. They are escorting several people, but their heads are covered with a sack."

Sam switched places, but they had already disappeared. "Damn…" She's not sure who it could be but feels sorry for them. Earlier, one of Helena's guards approached them and asked what they were doing. Sam had pointed to some fish and explained that they'd be around for the next week until she had to head back to work. The man seemed satisfied and left, but they are prepared just in case.

When a second boat arrives, she is stunned to spot Carly.

"It's Carly."

Harry switches places with her. Unlike the other people they had on the yacht, Carly seemed rather comfortable.

Sam is thankful that Ryan had shared with her that an older woman had been snooping around the area Carly had been in. She had put two and two together and figured that Helena wanted to use Carly in her sick game. Now, she has proof and can avenge her baby.

"What do you want to do?"

"I want to get on the island."

"That's dangerous."

She nodded. "You can stay on the boat."

He looked at her incredulously. "I'll call in backup." He pulled out his phone and is stunned when she grabs it and chucks it overboard.

"What the hell did you do that for?"

"No one can know. I don't want to be stopped. This is my choice, Harry. If something happens, I have long-range walkie-talkies. I'll signal to you, and then you can go get help."

He is stunned. "You are insane for even thinking about going on that island by yourself."

"Maybe, but I'm tough and always survive. If it's my time to go, as long as I take Carly with me, I don't care." She has all the gear she needs in her room. She has studied the blueprints of the island and knows a perfect way in. She'll shoot for Wednesday.

"Sam, we can't do this alone."

"I'm not asking you to endanger your life. If you want out, I'll take you back to the docks.

He sighed. Ryan is going to freak out if he doesn't hear from him soon. Maybe that is good because he'll send someone.

"I'm not going anywhere."

"Thank you."

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Elizabeth is pushed into a room. She's never been on this particular wing, but at least they didn't put her in the catacombs. After wiping a tear away, she sat on the bed and rubbed her belly. The baby hasn't been moving as much as usual. Maybe it was the boat ride. They hadn't used the normal dock, so it was a bit rougher. She wonders if it was so no one could spot her.

The door pushed open, and Helena moved inside.

"Hello, Elizabeth. I hope you enjoy it here. Some of the other rooms are drafty, but this one is downright cozy."

Liz perused the room and almost choked when she saw a crib against the wall. Their gaze met again.

"There is a guard outside. You will eat with your future husband and me. Clothes that will fit you are in the closet and dresser. Don't try anything stupid. I won't try to save you. The baby can survive without you at this point. Your cooperation is just to insure that Nikolas will be happy and eventually produce suitable heirs."

Liz's eyes narrowed, making Helena smirk.

"Now, I need to go visit your soon-to-be ex-husband."

Liz gasped.

"He won't suffer for too long. By next week, his body will be found."

"Why?"

"He won't walk away, so I will do what I have to."

"Let me talk to him. I'll make him give me a divorce. Please…"

"While I love it when someone begs, we both know he'll try to get revenge. This is for the best." She retreated to the hallway. "Dinner will be in an hour. The phone on the nightstand will summon the staff, but you can't call outside the mansion."

Elizabeth wanted to beat her face in. When the door shut, she gave up and let her tears fall. Somehow, she hopes Jason can escape. Maybe, she can get Nikolas alone and convince him to do the right thing.

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Jason's eyes fluttered open.

"Welcome back," a man said before getting up.

When the room came into focus, he looked around. His body hurts and he feels wiped.

"Where am I?"

The man smirked. "You are a guest of the Queen."

What happened after the accident filtered through his mind. His chest aches, probably from the airbag, because he didn't see it coming, and failed to put his hands up.

He is chained to a bed and is glad that at least they hadn't put him on the floor.

"What do you want?"

"Patience. I like to work slowly."

Jason stared him down. Hopefully, he'll get to torture the man, but given that Helena wants him dead, he may not get that chance.

"I like your determination. It will be more fun when I break you."

Jason didn't give him the satisfaction of a response. He just hopes he can hang on long enough for help to arrive.

Helena strode into the room. "Mr. Morgan, I hope you like your accommodations." When he didn't answer, she perused him. "Such a waste." Her eyes lingered on his chest which is exposed. "You must keep Elizabeth very happy." She moved closer. "Your glare is quite impressive. If only I could brainwash you into doing my bidding." She would be willing to try, but her doctor already informed her that the brain damage would probably make him resistant and then he could easily fake it and then turn on them. "Hans will see to it that your torture is entertaining. He's quite creative."

"Why not just kill me?"

"What fun is that? Maybe I like hearing people beg for mercy before I end them."

"Where's Elizabeth?"

"Oh, don't worry about her. Nikolas will be a doting husband. Eventually, you'll just be a memory and she'll be happy."

Jason wishes he could snap her neck.

"I have to go see if Stefan is still alive."

When she left, his attention goes to Hans who is holding a syringe.

"This will take the edge off, so you can feel the pain but will not completely succumb to it."

His body clenched as the liquid entered his veins and then his vision slowly started to get fuzzy and he felt slightly euphoric.

Two men entered the room and quickly closed the distance and began to punch him.

Jason didn't even flinch. There was no fight in his body as the drugs firmly took hold. While he can feel the pain, it's like he doesn't care. His head snapped back, and he started to laugh, making the men stop.

There is blood on his face and his torso will probably be one big bruise.

The doctor waived them off and moved closer.

"And so it begins…"

"Fuck you," Jason said before his head lolled back again.

The doctor laughed. "In a few days, you'll be begging for your life. For now, rest. You're going to need it."

For the rest of the night, Jason was tortured on and off. They kept him drugged, so they could prolong his agony. In the morning, he'll get a lesser dose, so he'll feel more pain.

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Ryan's SUV drove onto Sonny's property. At first, he wasn't going to make his presence known, but he decided to go another route.

Sonny had sent the kids to the Quartermaines per Monica's request. It will allow him to focus on what needs to be done.

Ryan strode toward him, and they shook hands.

Having Ryan there is like having Jason at his side. When he was notified that Ryan's plane had landed, he was surprised but grateful.

"How is my brother?"

"He hasn't woken up yet."

Ryan was already told that Johnny had gotten hit on the head.

"There's some swelling. They think he'll wake up soon."

"Where's the bitch?"

"We think she's on the island."

It makes things more difficult, but they'll have to get creative.

"I studied the blueprints on the plane. There are a lot of catacombs, so it might take time to locate her."

"True, but we have some top-notch thermal equipment."

"That will help."

"I have some boats on the way that are also armed."

"That's good for a diversion, but we may need to get there underwater."

"Milo is experienced. He has some equipment on the way."

Sonny motioned for Ryan to sit.

"I bought men with me and more are on the way from within the states." He called in a few favors. Helena had made this personal.

"I'll set up a meeting for this afternoon. Do you want to go see Johnny now?"

"Yes. I want to make it clear I'm not rushing into this. We need a solid plan if we're going to defeat her—and we will."

"Okay." It's hard for him to allow Ryan to have control, but as long as he gets Jason back, he'll do what it takes.

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Alan watched the kids run around a smiling Lila. At least they are keeping her mind off Jason and Elizabeth for a moment. It's unusual for everyone to be so quiet, so the kids are helping to calm the mood.

Monica reached over and patted his leg.

"I'm scared."

Her attention went from the kids to her husband. "We all are. We just have to hope they find him in time."

"You may have to bail me out of jail if they don't."

"We'll hire the best lawyers," Tracy said.

Alan glanced in her direction. "Are you helping me?"

"Hell yeah." No one messes with the Quartermaines. Especially not some old bat like Helena.

Alan smirked.

Edward retreated to his office. He had already secretly started messing with Helena's empire. He found a young corporate raider named Jasper Jax who was more than willing to help. If he can't take them down physically, he'll make sure he damages her nest egg. One way or another, Helena will pay.

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Emily crossed her arms in front of her. "Anyone gonna tell me where Ryan is?"

Maggie took the pan off the burner. "He's handling business."

Emily shook her head and went into the other room. She had overheard a few things that led her to believe that Ryan left the country. Her thoughts first went to Sam, but she was not sure that was it.

Siobhan sighed and followed her. "Emily…."

"No. Something is wrong, and I don't appreciate being treated like a child. I can handle it."

"It's best if—"

Emily wiped a tear away. "—no, this isn't right. I'm a big girl. I have no illusions when it comes to the business or Helena. Did she do something?"

Maggie joined them. Her son had just updated her. "Yes." While she doesn't want to upset Emily, she deserves the truth.

"Ma!" Siobhan said. Ryan didn't want Emily to know.

Emily sat on the couch. "Are Elizabeth and my brother in danger?"

"Yes."

"And Johnny?"

Maggie's eyes teared.

"Oh, my God! Is he alive?"

"Yes."

Emily wiped her face and stood. "How bad?"

"He was hit over the head when they took Elizabeth."

Emily tried to control her breathing. She felt like someone had stabbed her.

Maggie's phone vibrated. "He's awake."

More than anything, Emily just wants to go to him, but she knows that she can't and that hurts even worse.

Siobhan rubbed Emily's back. "He has a really hard head."

Emily chuckled and cried at the same time. "I can't lose him."

Maggie cleared her throat. "You won't. He doesn't want to leave any of us."

"If he can't fight, maybe they can send him here once he's stable."

"Great minds think alike. I'll make the suggestion." She typed as she made her way into the kitchen wanting nothing more than to see her son and shower her love on him.

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Johnny's eyes blinked open and when everything came into focus, he frowned. "What the hell?"

"Hey loser," Ryan said.

Johnny grimaced from the pain. "What happened?" He can't remember anything.

"Helena's minions took out your car with an EMP and then hit you over the head. Everyone else is dead."

Sonny wonders if he could have cushioned that a little better. Ryan is pretty matter-of-fact.

"Fuck! They took her?"

"Yes."

Johnny pounded the bed with his fist before the pain seared through his head, taking his breath away.

"Mr. O'Brien, if you don't calm down, I'll give you a sedative," the doctor said.

He struggled to catch his breath. "Jason is going to kill me."

"They took him too."

"What the fuck?"

Sonny cleared his throat. "He was alive."

"He won't be for long. We have—"

Ryan frowned. "There is no we. You are out of the picture. You have a severe concussion and a blood clot."

"There is no way—"

"Shut up, Johnny. You would be more of a detriment than a help. If you insist, I will do what I have to do to make you."

If looks could kill, Ryan would be dead.

"Then I guess you are going to have to make me. I failed her, Ryan. I have to do something."

The pain hit him so hard, he saw spots.

Ryan leaned down and whispered, "Tell Ma I said hi," before Johnny passed out. He turned to the doctor. "Keep him sedated. Can he survive the transport?"

"There are risks. His scans should be back. I'll review them and make a final decision."

"Thank you."