| Chapter 1 "Sorrel's territory is secure," Jason announced coming into Sonny's penthouse. Sonny looked at him and nodded before he heard something upstairs. They both turned to see Carly coming down with Micheal. "Carly, Micheal," Jason greeted them. "Jase," Carly said smiling. After a few minutes of talking, Carly and Micheal left. Sonny poured himself a drink. "Is the territory clear of Sorrel's men?" "Yeah." "Good." Jason only nodded. They talked for a few more minutes before Jason left. The second that he was out the door Sonny picked up the phone. "Hey, it's me. I have a proposition for you." ~~~ Three days later Sonny was at the warehouse going over coffee contracts when there was a knock at the door. He looked up to see an old friend walk in. "Micheal," she said. "Mercedes. Where's Bailey?" "She's at the hotel. What do you want Sonny?" She sat in a chair across from him. "You and Bailey, here." "Sonny..." He held up his hand to silence her. "I just secured some new territory, I want you to run it." "Sonny..." She searched her mind for an arguement. "What else?" "If you want the territory, you and Baily have to move to Port Charles." "I'll think about it." "Think fast. I'm offering this to you first." She sat back in her chair defeated. "Carly's here," Johnny said opening the door and allowing Carly to enter. Sonny stood. "Carly, I am in the middle of a meeting here," Sonny said. "Sorry," Carly apologized to Mercedes. "I need to talk to you." "Later, Carly." "Sonny." Mercedes stood. "Sonny, talk to your wife. I need to discuss your offer with Bailey." She turned to leave. "Mercedes." She turned her head slightly. "I'll have the papers ready for you to sign." Mercedes shook her head and left the office. "Who was that?" Carly asked. "Just an old friend, Carly," Sonny said, pinching the bridge of his nose. "What do you need?" "Sonny, I'm pregnant." ~~~ Mercedes Escobar walked into the hotel suite that she was sharing with her daughter. "Bailey?" She didn't get an answer. She was worried a little, but knew all too well what would happen if she sent people out ot find her daughter. Mercedes shook her head thinking about another free spirit, she sighed and went to her room. ~~~ Bailey Escobar walked around Port Charles. She didn't know the town but while she was there she wanted to know how to get around. She was on the docks and sat down on a bench. "Ms. Escobar?" ~~~ "You're pregnant?" She nodded and smiled brightly. He came around his desk and put his arms around her. "Let's go celebrate," he whispered in her ear. "Okay. Where?" "We'll see when we get there." He led her out of the office. ~~~ "Who are you?" Bailey asked the man who was suddenly in front of her. She could tell from the way he acted that he was in the 'business.' "A friend," he said sitting down beside her. "Really?" She demanded standing up. He stood back up as well and began to edge closer to her. "Get away from her, Rosco." ~~~ Mercedes suddenly felt a pang of denial in her heart. Something was wrong. She knew it. She had to get to Bailey fast. SHe grabbed her jacket and ran out of the suite. ~~~ Rosco turned around to meet the not so happy glare of Marcus Taggert. "Lieutenant Taggert, so nice to see you today," "Rosco move away from the young woman." Rosco gave a fake smile to Taggert then turned to Bailey. "Am I too close to you Ms. Escobar?" Bailey now knew who he was. She'd heard her mother talk about Rosco quite a bit. He didn't have any territory that she knew of, so Bailey wondered why he satyed in Port Charles. She smiled slightly at him. "Yes, he is bothering me." "Let's go Rosco..." Taggert was interuppted by Mercedes. "Bailey?" She then saw Rosco. "Rosco. Stay away from my daughter." "Mrs. Escobar, I meant no harm..." "You expect me to believe that?" He made the mistake of looking into her eyes. They were cold, murderous, menacing eyes. He loved them. She spoke quietly. "I will be taking over Sorell's old territory, I will control that part of this town. You know what will happen if you come near my daughter again." He merely smiled at her before turning and leaving. She noticed Taggert for the first time. "Marcus." "Mercedes." |