A/N: I wrote this chapter years ago and honestly forgot all about it. I noticed this story was not very popular with the reviews and I wanted to concentrate on the ones I was passionate about, so I put this on a very long hiatus. As of right now, I do not intend on finishing it. But I thought I would post the remaining chapter I have written for your benefit. If you do want more updates and for this story to be finished, please leave your comments in the review box and I will consider it. Thank you.
Title: Unexpected Treasures
Summary: Michael & Sabrina didn't expect to fall in love, nor did they plan the unexpected pregnancy that followed. With secrets threatening to be exposed, can the new couple make their relationship work? Set after 10/30/2015.
Chapter 4
(Sabrina turns her head slightly in confusion. What...How...How could the PCPD be involved? They want Carlos dead? No. No. No. That can't be right. She shakes her head as she speaks)
Sabrina: "No. That can't be right. Carlos, the PCPD wants to help you. They're good people. Dante is Michael's brother. He's part of the PCPD."
Carlos: (sighs deeply) "It's not Dante I'm worried about, Querida."
(Sabrina raises her hands as she tries to understand. What was she missing? She sighs as she briefly opens her mouth)
Sabrina: "O-Okay, then tell me. If it's not Dante and I'm assuming not Nathan West you're worried about, then who?"
Carlos: "Sabrina, you're pregnant. The last thing you need to be worried about is me. I'm sure you have enough stress in your life without me adding to it."
(Sabrina rests her hands on Carlos' shoulders and pleads with him)
Sabrina: "For the record, I would never stop worrying about you, Carlos. Once upon a time, we were in love. I will always care about you and worry about you. Also..." (confused) "How did you know that I was pregnant? I'm not showing enough yet."
Carlos: (chuckles) "No offense, Sabrina, but in all the years that we have known each other, you had a very slim figure. I've noticed that you've gained some weight." (tenderly) "While I would never accuse you of being overweight because I think you're beautiful no matter what you look like, I know you're dating Michael Corinthos." (rolls his eyes) "I'm not particularly fond of the guy."
Sabrina: (raises her eyebrows) "Trust me, the feeling is mutual. He's not the fondest of you, either."
(She shakes her head and waves her hands)
Sabrina: "Don't change the subject. Carlos, talk to me, please." (sighs) "Who wants you dead?"
(Carlos sighs deeply as he walks past his ex, causing her to turn around)
Sabrina: "If you can't talk to me, then who can you talk to?"
Carlos: "Right now, Querida, you are the only one that I do trust."
(She walks to him and turns him around so they're face to face, near the window by the couch)
Sabrina: "Please, talk to me. I want to help."
(Carlos looks up and briefly closes his eyes as he rubs his face. He looks at Sabrina in the eyes)
Carlos: "The Police Commissioner."
(Sabrina looks at Carlos wide eyed and leans back a bit)
Sabrina: "Jor-Jordan Ashford? Are you sure? Why would she...?"
(Carlos rests his hands on her hips and tries to calm her down)
Carlos: "This is why I didn't want to tell you because now you will be all worried."
Sabrina: (nods) "Yes, I'm worried! Tell me the rest. Why does Jordan want you dead?"
Carlos: (lowers his head a little) "I witnessed something I shouldn't have."
Sabrina: "You mean besides the fact that you killed Duke Lavery, you witnessed a crime?"
Carlos: (shrugs) "Yeah, I guess."
Sabrina: "When did you witness this crime, being you've been on the run?"
Carlos: "A little bit after I offed Duke and the police found out it was me was when I witnessed it."
Sabrina: "Okay. Okay. Just..." (sighs) "Start at the beginning."
Carlos: (nods) "Fine. A few days after I killed Lavery, I knew I'd be found. So, I went on the run. I've managed to stay in Port Charles all of this time."
(Carlos goes to sit on the couch with Sabrina following him. He leans forward with his elbows on his thighs as he continues)
Carlos: "I was on the pier where the murder happened when I heard a noise. I hid and noticed Jordan Ashford arguing with DA Hornsby. They stopped walking when they got to the dead end. Hornsby turned around to face Ashford."
Sabrina: "What were they fighting about?"
Carlos: "I guess the DA confronted Jordan on the fact that she hasn't caught me yet and there are a few holes in the case against me."
Sabrina: (puzzled) "What holes?"
Carlos: (sighs) "I changed my mind on wanting Duke dead. When I shot him on the docks and was about to leave him for dead, I called 911 to report it. Sabrina, I tried to correct my mistake. I told 911 that I needed the police as a man was shot. I believed that I would have gotten arrested because of my dealings with Julian Jerome even though I tried to help Duke. In the end, I left him and the police got there too late. Hornsby didn't find the 911 tape and accused Ashford of destroying it. She denied it, but when he was prepared to look into it, she told him she couldn't let him do that. She wanted me arrested for Duke's death even though I tried to correct my mistake and the fact that I worked for Julian. Hornsby argued that my attempt at helping Duke would possibly lessen my chances of going to prison or I'd at least get a lighter sentence because I called 911." (shrugs) "She didn't care. She wanted to take me down. When Hornsby threatened to get her in trouble, she pulled out her gun and shook her head. She then said if he did anything to stop her, he'd be dead. He called her bluff and she shot him in cold blood. I-I was so shocked that I accidentally made a noise. She told me to come out and I didn't at first. She looked around and despite my efforts at staying hidden, she found me. She knew I saw everything and she also knew I would tell everyone what happened. I tried to reason with her. I told her that if she clears my name on Lavery, I wouldn't say anything on Hornsby."
Sabrina: "I'm going to guess that she didn't like your idea."
Carlos: (nods) "Correct. She said 'no deal' and said she was going to take me in. After a brief gun battle, I managed to get away. I later learned that his death was ruled a homicide by burglary. His money and credit cards were taken."
Sabrina: (scoffs) "That bitch." (shakes her head) "I-I can't believe it." (sighs sadly) "So, what happens now?"
Carlos: "Until my name is cleared, I'm on the run still. Highly doubt it'll be cleared anytime soon."
Sabrina: (nods) "Let me help."
Carlos: (shakes his head) "No."
Sabrina: (shrugs) "Why not?"
Carlos: (serious tone) "Querida, it could be dangerous. I'm not letting you risk your life or your baby's health." (smiles briefly) "Don't worry. I'll be fine."
(Before Sabrina can continue to object, there's a knock at the front door. They both look at each other in a panic when they hear Michael's voice)
Michael: "Sabrina? It's Michael."
(When Michael attempts to open the door as Sabrina always told him he's welcome there, he finds it locked)
Michael: (concerned) "S-Sabrina? Is everything okay?"
Sabrina: (chuckles nervously) "Just a minute, Michael!"
(He unlocks the door with a key she gave him months before when he can hear the panic in her voice and opens it, looking straight ahead)
Michael: (oddly) "What the hell?"
Chapter 4 Done