Chapter 84

General Hospital

About 5 minutes and 3 redlights later Sonny, Jason and Robin arrive at the hospital where Brenda was rushed to after being attacked on her way home. They are waiting outside ICU. Bobbie is inside with Brenda while Alan is right outside the room with Sonny and Robin. Jason has gone to make some calls.

"Alan, how is she ? What happened ?"
"Brenda was brought in with a severe concussion as a result of a blow to the head. She'll be fine after she wakes up which hopefully will be soon." Alan spoke cautiously
Robin looked at him curiously
"The men who found her said that Brenda was bleeding."
Alan nodded
"There were some cuts and bruises which should heal soon. I'm more worried about the blow to the head. Bobbie is in there with her right now. I had Amy call Lois and Ned. They should be here soon. I have to check on some other patients. Bobbie will page me if there is any change. I heard about Stone, Kevin is on call and he'll be here shortly to help Brenda. I thought it might help. Robin, don't hesitate to page me if you need anything."
Alan said to Robin totally ignoring Sonny.
"Thank you Alan, can I go see her now ?"
"I think it would be best to wait until she wakes up. She might not be up for visitors but i'm sure she'd love to see you. Excuse me."
Alan left to take care of some other patients.
Sonny is standing there looking inside the glass window separating him and his true love.       
Robin walked up behind him. 
"You heard Alan, she's going to be okay. Brenda just needs some rest. As soon as she wakes up, she'll tell us what happened."
Sonny angrily stalked away from the window.
"I know what happened. I came back when I shouldn't have. I didn't protect Brenda or my son like I was supposed to. Now Brenda's hurt and my son is missing. What am I supposed to tell Brenda, huh ? She'll never forgive me if something happens to our son. Hell, I'll never forgive myself. " 
Robin looked at Sonny sympathetically. He was beating himself up so much.
She didn't know what to say to him. Luckily Mike, Lois and Ned got there that second.
"Sonny, is Brenda okay ? Alan called. We heard what happened and rushed over."
Robin sensed that Sonny didn't feel like talking so she spoke up and explained the situation. Lois walked up to the window and saw Brenda.
"Oh Ned, look at Bren, has she woken up yet ? "
Ned stood beside her and comforted her.
"Brenda will be okay. She wouldn't let a bump in the head keep her down. She has a son to raise. It'll be fine Lois."
Lois nodded. Ned turned back to Mike.
"Where's Stone ?"
Mike paled 
"I just got here. You talked to her a few hours ago. What did she say ?"
"She was in her car on the way home with her son. I assumed she was in a car accident."
Ned finally noticed Sonny in the room.
"Corinthos, I should have known. This is your fault, isn't it ? You should have left town when you had the chance. I warned you not to-"
Sonny felt the anger welling up in him and was about to tear into Ned when Lois stopped both of them.
"Ned, stop it. Lay off Sonny, he's just as worried as any of us if not more so. Sonny would give his life for Brenda and his son."
"You're defending him ?" Ned said incredulously 
"I'm not defendin' anybody. My bestus girlfriend is in the hospital and her son is apparently missing. We shouldn't be fighting right now of all times."
Robin stepped in
"Lois is right. We should concentrate on Brenda and Stone right now. Come on Lois, lets go in and see Brenda."
Robin stole a glance at Mike who was watching Sonny in silence. She and Lois went inside Brenda's room to see if she was awake yet.  
Ned left to go talk to Alan. Mike was left alone with Sonny.
"Michael....."
Sonny threw up his hands to ward him off. 
"Not now Mike, I have to talk to Jason."
"I saw him out in the hall by the pay phones."
Sonny spotted Jason and walked over to him.
"What the hell happened Jason ?"

Chapter 85

Jason hung up the phone.
"I'm working on it Sonny."
"What the hell is that supposed to mean ?"
"Whoever did this hasn't made a move yet. No ransom note, no second attack, no threats. Nothing. Everything was quiet and then bam. This."    
"Is that supposed to make me feel better ?"
Jason was about to respond when Taggert and Garcia walked up behind Sonny.
Taggert had an evil grin on his face
"Well, well, well, if it isn't my two favorite crime bosses in the middle of a kidnapping capper. Corinthos, I heard you were back in town. I was hoping that it was just a rumor but-"
"Can it Taggert. I don't have time for this. Did you find my son yet ?"
"Your son ? The kid's yours ? Well, don't this beat all. Guess we have our suspects nailed down Alex."
Taggert said rather obnoxiously to Garcia. 
"What the hell are you talking about Taggert ?" Sonny yelled. Jason placed his hand on Sonny's arm, trying to calm his best friend down while at the same time trying not to punch Taggert in the face. It was hard.
"Whoever attacked Miss. Barrett and grabbed your kid was either you, Morgan here or one of your 'associates' so why don't you make it easier on all of us and turn yourself in. We all know you were probably planning on skipping town again. This time for good and with the kid. Only Ms. Barrett wouldn't let you take her precious son so you had to do it the hard way. Once I bust you for kidnapping, i'll-"
Sonny was getting very angry and was about to say something when Garcia stepped in.
"That's enough Marcus. I'll handle this, why don't you check to see if Brenda's woken up yet and then we can question her. After that, call the station to see if they've found anything yet. I'll go talk to her family and friends." 
"Brenda ? " Sonny repeated.
Garcia ignored him and walked towards the ICU. He walked up to Robin who was standing with Lois and Ned.
"I heard what happened Robin, i'm sorry. Is she okay ?"
Robin nodded. 
"Alan said that Brenda would be fine once she wakes up. I'm worried about Stone, have you found anything yet ?"
Garcia shook his head.
"We just came from the crime scene. The car is gone. We found no trace of the perpetrators. Just Brenda's purse and some blood. We're having it analyzed to see whose it is. We'll know more once we speak with Brenda. We spoke to residents in the area, there weren't many but those home didn't see anything. We have a witness who says that he saw an unfamiliar dark sedan nearby. The car was seen on the same road that Brenda was attacked on. There were two men in the car. I was hoping that Brenda could tell us something."
Ned hung his head and finally spoke.
"I can't believe this is happening. I just saw Stone this morning when Brenda brought him over. Alex, you have to find Brenda's son. I don't think she could handle losing him. None of us could. All of the Quartermaine resources are at your disposal."
Taggert walks over to them.
"What did you find out ?"
"We can rule out the possibility of a car jacking. We found Ms. Barrett's car. A black BMW licensed to the Quartermaines."
"Brenda hasn't had a chance to buy a new car so she's been driving one of ours." Ned explained
"What did they find ?" Garcia asked.
"Not much, we need to head over there and go through the evidence. They're sweeping the car for prints right now."
Taggert and Garcia left.
  
An hour later, Robin has gone home to see if there was some clue, a ransom note or something that could help Stone. Jason went with her because he didn't want her to be alone. Lois and Ned went home to tuck little Brooklyn in, both of them felt the need to be near their daughter, the reassurance that she was safely tucked into her bed after Mike promised to call right away if there was any news. Sonny was pacing the floors of GH going crazy with worry and fear. Mike tried to comfort him but he knew it was best to let his son be. Sonny finally settled in a chair next to Brenda's hospital bed.
He rubbed his eyes and watched the easy rise and fall of Brenda's body 
and groaned. He had come so close to losing her again. Too damn close. 
He honestly didn't know what he would do if that happened. If she was no 
longer in his life. Sonny didn't want to think about it. 

"Hey Bren, I know you probably can't hear me but I really need to talk to you. No, I really need to hold you in my arms and kiss you. I hate the fact that you were hurt tonight. I knew something was wrong. I tried to find you, I couldn't." Sonny starts crying.
"I didn't find you fast enough. I should never had let you walk out that door. I should never have walked away from you on our wedding day. I should never have let you go the first time. I hate that you got hurt because of me again. Only it just wasn't just you, our son was hurt. God, I can't believe Stone is missing. But let me tell you something Bren, I may have lost you but I refuse to lose my son. I swear on my mother's grave that I won't let my son go. I can't lose him. We've already lost so much time, I have a lifetime to make up for. Please Brenda. I need you to wake up now. I need to see those beautiful dark eyes shining back at me. I don't even care if you yell at me and tell me that you hate me."
Sonny brushed the loose strands of brunette hairs that fell across her face aside with his fingertips. He loved the way her hair smelled. Her skin was so silky and creamy. He loved how she felt against his skin. Even with the cuts and bruises on her body she was still so beautiful. He wiped his tears away and leaned closer to Brenda.  
He was so close he could hear her heart beating. Their heart beating together in simultaneous motions. He closed his eyes and let his mind drift to happier times. 
Of Brenda and him. He remembered when the day officially met at the docks and all the times they were there together after that fateful day. He remembered their trip to Puerto Rico, the hot tub and being chased by Rivera's men, making love on the beach. He remembered all the time they had spent in the apartment above Luke's. Little did he know that Brenda was remembering the same things he was.

Chapter 86

Outside Brenda's room,
Luke has just arrived and is talking with Mike.
"How is Brenda ?"
"She's doing okay considering she was attacked. Brenda has a concussion and some bruises but I think she'll be fine. I'm more worried about my grandson and Michael."
Luke glanced into the window of Brenda's room. 
"He looks like hell."
"Exactly, I wish there was something I could do."
"I know Mike but believe me, I'm going to talk to Sonny. Take it easy buddy."
"Will do Luke."
Luke quietly walked into Brenda's room.
"Hey Corinthos. I heard what happened and rushed right over. Is there anything I can do ?"
Sonny looked up at Luke then back at Brenda.
"Help me find out who did this and make them pay." Sonny said seriously.
Luke nodded equally serious.
"Any idea who did this ?"
"Some but nothing concrete. Something's not right. I should have heard something by now. I'd give anything to have my son back. I need him back safe and sound. I f they harm one hair on his head-"
"Relax Sonny, I know how you feel. We'll find them. I saw the boys in blue hanging around. They of any use for once ?"
"As soon as Taggert saw me, he did one of his usual numbers. They found Brenda's car a little while ago. Nothing else though."

Something caught Sonny's eye and he quickly turned his attention back to Brenda.
She moaned as she tried to get up. 
"Brenda ? Sweetie, its Sonny. Are you okay ?"
"Sonny ? " Brenda whispered as she tried to focus her strained sight on him.
"Yes, its me. I'm right here and i'm never leaving your side again."
Luke looked from Brenda to Sonny, taking in the scene.
"I have a splitting headache."
"Do you want me to get the doctor ?"
"No, i'll be okay. Where am I ?"
Sonny glanced at Luke who shrugged his shoulders.
"You're at GH baby. Do you remember what happened ?"
"No, why ? What happened ?" Brenda asked confused.
Sonny didn't like the sound of this.
"You were driving home and someone stole your car. You were attacked. That's all I know. Can you tell me anything else ?"
"Like what ?"
"Who did this ?" 
Brenda held her head in her hands.
"I'm so tired. I want to talk to Lois. I wish she was here. I don't understand what 's going on."
Sonny was getting scared.
"Do you want me to get her for you ?"
"Please ?"
"Anything but i'm going to call Bobbie first so she can make sure you're okay."
Brenda nodded and closed her eyes.
"Don't worry about me Sonny. I'm fine. I just need to talk to Lois."
Sonny ushered Luke out of the room.
"She didn't even ask about Stone, she doesn't remember anything. There's something wrong."
"Sonny, you're imagination is working up. I'm sure Brenda will be okay. She just woke up groggy. Maybe she just doesn't want to talk to you. She asked for Lois didn't she ?"
Sonny nodded, trying to be reassured. 
"Calm down, my sister is in there right now. Bobbie will take care of Brenda. First things first. Lets work on finding your son. Here comes Jason, maybe he found something out." 
Luke said as he saw Jason walking towards them.

Two hours later, 
Jason, Luke and Sonny are still standing outside of Brenda's room talking. Robin is back at the PH resting. Lois and Ned came back as fast as they could after Sonny called them.
They were in with Brenda and Kevin Collins. Alan gave Brenda a clean bill of health but was worried about her loss of memory. Kevin was called in as Brenda's doctor and he was trying to assess the situation.
"Its very important that you tell me everything you can about what happened Brenda.
Now, i'm going to ask you some questions. Ned, Lois think it would be best if you wait outside."
"No, I want Lois to stay. Please." Brenda begged
Kevin agreed and began. Kevin talked for a long time and listened to what Brenda had to say which was very little. Finally she asked a question.
"I heard Luke and Sonny talking about Stone. About how I didn't ask about him. Why would I ? I mean I really cared about him and I mourned him for a long time but Stone's dead. He was a really good friend to me but I don't understand."
Lois who was sitting on the bed holding Brenda's hand looked away quickly so Brenda wouldn't see her crying.

Outside the room,
Jason had left with Luke to take care of some business while Sonny was pacing the halls. Mike was waiting with Sonny. So was Ned.
Kevin finally walked out after what seemed like an eternity with Lois and Ned.
"Kevin, what happened ? Is Brenda okay ? Does she have amnesia ?"
Kevin sighed.
"Physically Brenda is good. Mentally she's not. She's made a lot of progress this past year.
Brenda really wanted to forget everything that you had done to her and block it out. She has an excuse to now. The blow to her head didn't help but it was a factor in her part-term memory loss." 
"What does that mean ? Brenda lost only part of her memory ?"
"Yes, she remembers everything that's happened but has changed events in her mind. According to her, you two never got engaged or planned to leave town. You stayed in Port Charles together. She blocked the entire memories of tiger Key, the planned wedding and everything afterwards. That was the time when Stone was conceived so she has blocked that out too. She has no recollection of what really happened. I expect her to remember but it has to be on her own."
Sonny hung his head gravely. He wanted another chance but not like this. Not at the expense of their son.   
"I understand. What can I do for her ?"
Ned was listening to Kevin and watching Sonny. He actually felt sorry for his mortal enemy. Ned quickly brushed it off. 
"Just play along with her and try not to do anything to upset her. She needs her rest. I am worried about Stone though. Since Brenda can't really remember anything I could try to help her to. We have to find her son and since only Brenda can tell us what happened, we need her. Unless you know." Kevin said to Sonny.
"No, I haven't heard anything from anyone. I don't have a clue who did this and its killing me." Sonny said truthfully
"I could hypnotize Brenda, get her to describe the men who did this and sketch it. "
"I thought that we couldn't push Brenda." Ned said
"I could hypnotize Brenda and do it in a way so she'll wake up and not remember. I've done it before. I've done it on your cousin A.J before Ned. Its safe and it might help get Stone back sooner."

Chapter  87  

Kevin was sitting in Brenda's hospital bed in a chair right next to her. Lois
was standing by the bed holding Brenda's hand. Sonny was waiting with Jason
outside who had returned after making sure that Robin was okay back at the
penthouse. Mike had fiinally gone home to get some rest along with Ned who was
called away by Edward. 
Kevin got up and walked closer to Brenda. 
" When I snap my fingers you will return to the present with no recollection
of the last hour. At the count of three you will fade into conciousness and
flashback into last night, right before you were attacked. 1...2...3...You are
driving home in your car, you stop in the road, what do you see ?"
"I see a dark four door sedan in the middle of the road."
"What model ?"
"Its too dark but I think it was a Mercedes-Benz."
"Who was driving ?"
"I saw two men. One of them got out of the car and asked if I had a phone they
could use. He said that his car had stalled and he needed a tow."
"That's good Brenda. Can you describe him ?"
"He was short with dark curly hair. He had a hat on. He was wearing brown
slacks, a white shirt and a jacket. His mouth was small but his nose was big.
He had blue eyes. The other man with him was tall with blond hair. He had an
accent. I heard him before I passed out. The other man was talking to someone
on the phone and asked for Jameson."
Kevin picked up his sketch pad and started drawing.
"Do you remember anything else ?"
"They said that they had orders to take my son. They left me after knocking me
out. I begged them not to hurt us." Brenda starts getting upset and shacking.
Lois tried to steady her while Kevin held his sketch pad.
"Kevin, help her."
"You did good Brenda, when I snap my fingers you will wake up and have no
memory of what just happened. 1...2...3." Kevin snapped his fingers and Brenda
came out of her comatase state.
"Lo ?"
"Right here sweetie. Do you need anything ?"
"No, i'm just tired."
"How about I leave so you can get some sleep then ?"
Brenda nodded
"I want to see Sonny first. Is he still here ?"
 Lois glanced quickly at Kevin questioningly.
"Sonny's right outside. You can see him but no more visitors for the night.
You need your rest. I'm going to get out of your hair for now but i'll come by
in the morning before you're released to check on you."
Brenda thanked him and said goodbye to Lois. 

Outside her room,
Sonny had a frustrated crease on his forehead and he was practically climbing
the walls.
"What happened  ? How's Brenda ?" Sonny asked anxiously as he saw Kevin and
Lois come out.
Lois put a reassuring hand on Sonny's arm.
"Bren's fine. Alan said that she could be released in the morning. "
"That's good. Did she remember anything ?"
"Actually she did really well. I managed to sketch the two men ."
"Two ?" Jason repeated.
"Yes, the car was a four door Mercedes Sedan. Here are their descriptions."
Kevin handed Jason the drawings he had made.
Jason and Sonny looked them over.
Lois was watching them both intently
"Do you recognize them ?" Kevin asked 
They were both silent. Kevin let it go.
"I'll have copies made and given to the police. I'll give these back to you. "
Kevin said. "Sonny, I hope you and Brenda get your son back safe and sound.
He's a special little boy and Brenda really needs him."
"Thanks Kevin, for everything. Especially what you've done for Brenda."
"You're welcome. You'd better go in and see Brenda. She asked for you."
Sonny turned to Jason. They had both recognized the name Jameson. He was an
old enemy who was less than pleased when Sonny disappeared and left Jason to
take over when Jameson was expecting the territory to go to him. 
"You find them and get my son back. I'm going to stay with Brenda, the next
time I see you I want to see some results."
Jason nodded.
"I'll take care of it."
Lois finally spoke after Sonny walked into Brenda's room.
"Normally i'd be much kinder but considerin' my best girlfriend is in the
hopsiptal and het kid is missin'...What the hell is going on and what the hell
did you get my best girlfriend involved in ?"

Chapter  88

Sonny smiled half-heatedly at Brenda who was sitting up in her bed waiting for
him. She held out her hand and he took it in his. She saw the look on his face
and frowned. She put her other hand on his face.
"What's wrong ?"
"Nothing. I'm just worried about you." He lied, he was worried about her but
that wasn't all that was on his mind.
Brenda smiled.
"You don't have to worry baby. I'm okay. Kevin said I can leave in the
morning. We can go home and crawl into bed together like we do everynight." 
Sonny closed his eyes and finally looked back at her.
"I'd love that. I love you, never forget that."
"I never do. I love you too."
It took everything in him not to take her in his arms and never let her go. It
was like a knife in his heart. Brenda didn't remember all the pain he had
inflicted on her. It wass like he had another chance. He should have felt
overjoyed at the second chance but all he felt was guilt. It was at the cost
of their son. He looked deep into her eyes and all he saw was love and trust.
He didn't deserve any of it. He kissed her hand.
"You should get some rest and I need to get out of here."
"You aren't staying ? " Brenda said dissapointedly.
Sonny shook his head.
"I don't think it would be a good idea."
"Yes it would. I can't fall asleep without your arms around me. Do you really
want to go home to that empty penthouse without me ?"
Against his better judgement Sonny climbed onto the bed next to Brenda after
he pulled the covers over her. She was more right than she knew, he couldn't
go back to that empty penthouse and be alone. He needed to be with her.
Forwhat might be their last time this close. For all he knew Brenda could
remember everything in the morning and he'd be out of her life. For good this
time.

That same night back at the penthouse,
Jason went home to make sure Robin was okay. They had a late snack and Jason
held Robin until she fell asleep. They both were worried about Sonny, Brenda
and their son.
Early in the morning Jason got up because he couldn't sleep. He went into his
office and sat at the desk. After a few minutes  he noticed the unread file of
information that he dug up on Kyle Montgomery. Out of curiosity he opened the
file and skimmed through it.

The next afternoon,
Brenda was released from GH and Sonny took her back to the penthouse and had
Robin stay with her while he and Jason went out. After puuting up a big fight
Brenda finally got Robin to go out and see Mac and Felicia. She thought Sonny
was sweet to worry but she would be okay.
Soon after the doorbell rang and the Brenda opened the door.
"Ms. Barrett, there's a delivery for Mr. Corinthos." the bodyguard said after
checking through some of the boxes. 
"I wasn't expecting anything but just put everything in the living room."
After the delivery men out the furniture in Jason's new penthouse across the
hall, they left. 
Brenda peeked in some of the boxes. It was a bunch of baby stuff.
"Why would Sonny order a bunch of baby stuuf ? If it was for someone elsehe
would've sent it to their house. I'm not pregnant...the doctor's would have
told me. Maybe it was just wishful thinking of Sonny's part." She said outloud
to herself.
Brenda went fishing through some of the boxes until she found the order form
and a statement. There was another address in the corner. Birchtree Lane. Why
did that sound familar. She walked upstairs to get her purse and keys. She
didn't know that her car had been swept clean by the PCPD and returned that
morning. There was no damage to the car and no clues. The bodyguard had orders
to play along with whatever she said. He was going to stop her from going out
but she just looked at him funny. Renaldo didn't know what to do so he called
Johnny and had him follow her and he called Jason.
"Boss ?"
"What is it Renaldo ? Is it Robin ?"
"No, Ms. Scorpio left awhile ago."
"Then what is it ?"
"Ms. Barrett left."
"What do you mean she left ?"
"I didn't know what to do so I let her go. You said-"
"Where did she go ?"
"I don't know. I had Johnny follow her."
"Call him. Have him report back to me. I'll talk to you later."
"One more thing boss."
"What is it ?"
"The furniture you ordered came."
Jason was about to start in on his bodyguard when he remembered something.
"Did the stuff Sonny order come too ?"
"Yeah, Miss Barrett went through the boxes and then she left."
Jason hung up the phone and walked into the empty warehouse where Sonny was
talking to some of their men. They were preparing to negotiate a deal. 
"Sonny, I need to talk to you."
"What is it ? Did you find out something ?"
"Sort of." They continued to talk as they walked outside, away from the other
men.
"What does that mean ?"
"Its Brenda."
"What about her ? Is she okay ?"
"I don't think so. I think she must've remembered something." Jason said
evenly
"What ? How do you know ?" Sonny was trying to keep his cool especially with
the other men there who could be set off with the drop of a pin.
"That stuff you ordered for Stone was delivered this afternoon to the
penthouse. It might have set Brenda off. She saw-"
"Sonny, where are you going ?" Jason called out after Sonny as he ran outside
to his car and drove off, leaving Jason standing outside of the warehouse.



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