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"Wait here," Zander ordered Lucky as they hop off the laundry truck and he spots a pay phone. Lucky only nods and watches Zander make his call collect.

Zander prayed and prayed that Sonny would pick up on his line that was connected to one of those machines that traced calls. Luckily he did.

"Corinthoes here," Sonny’s voice was hurried and preoccupied.

"Sonny it’s me. Zander."

"Zander!" Sonny looked at Luke, Robert, and Roy who all came to attention. "Where are you? Is Lucky with you? Are you hurt?"

"We’re fine and yes, Lucky’s with me. Even though I have to lie to him to get him to trust me. He thinks we’re going to find Helena."

"Why?"

"Long story. But we’ve escaped and we’re outside this laundry place that does Helena’s laundry. I’m not sure in which city, state, or country we’re in…"

"Don’t worry. I have that covered," Sonny looked at his screen and wasn’t surprised to see that they were in Berlin Germany. "You’re in Berlin Germany. I’ll have my men pick you up. Across the street is a small café that I happen to own. Go in there and wait. And keep an eye on Lucky. If he thinks you’re lying about Helena, he’ll take off. The kid has experience in disappearing and knows every move in the book on how to get lost."

"Got it. Sonny…how my mother and sister?"

"Worried. But don’t worry, I’ll have them waiting right here for your return."
"Thank you Sonny. Good-bye."

"Take care," Sonny hung up the phone and turned to Luke and friends. "Call Alexis and Elizabeth. Tell them to get over here right away. I have a few more calls to make."

"What’s going on? What’s with my kid?" Luke questioned just to be silenced by Sonny.

"I’ll answer your question just as soon as I’m finished here," Sonny dialed a number. "Hey. This is Sonny. I have a very special, very top secret assignment for you. This is of the highest security."

Meanwhile, back in Germany, Zander leads Lucky to the café that Sonny had mentioned and both took a table. Lucky looked around and frowned.

"Helena’s in here?"
"No. But one of her friends are going to send someone to take us to her. Don’t worry Lucky. Everything’s going to be alright," Zander reassured his friend.

Fifteen minutes later, as expected, a man wearing black sunglasses dressed in black clothing with a gun holster hanging on his hip approached with a two other men. They surrounded the table. "Zander Smith and Lucky Spencer?" The man asked.

"Yes?" Zander got to his feet.

"Mr. Corinthoes has sent us. He said you are to come with us."

"Zander?" Lucky nervously looked at the surrounding men.

"Don’t worry Lucky. They’re friends. Just remain calm. They won’t hurt us," Zander nodded, for the first time since this ordeal he felt relief. They were finally safe and soon he’ll be in Emily’s arms again.

Back at the compound Helena had discovered that her captives have escaped. She glared heatedly at Sarah who could only whimper and shrink back in fear.

"How utterly careless to allow them to escape like this! And without a trace! You better hope I find them before Luke Spencer does or I’m going to have your head for breakfast!"

"It wasn’t my fault!" Sarah whined. "I tried the best I could…"

"Well your best was obviously not good enough my dear. Now Lucky Spencer and Zander Smith are on their way back to port Charles by now and it won’t be easy for me to get Lucky back again! Luke will surely keep a tight leash on his son now! Any hopes you may have had for my Nikolas are now gone! Do I make myself clear?"

"But Mrs. Cassadine!"

"I warned you not to disappoint me again Mrs. Webber, but you have. Now go pack your things. You will be returning to Port Charles to work with Mr. Baker. The sight of you is making me sick!" Helena growled.

Tears welling in her eyes, Sarah springs out of the room, not wanting to anger Helena anymore then she already had. Helena watched her go, biting back the urge to pull out the poison blow darts she kept in her office drawer. Sarah still had her uses. It’d be a waste to kill her now. Oh well, as least she had Lucky Spencer at least twice and she’ll have him again. She swore to it.

It’s been Six hours since the escape from Helena’s compound. Now Lucky and Zander were Sonny’s private plane, heading back to Port Charles. He looked over at his sleeping brother in law. He felt good that he could bring Lucky back to Elizabeth, even though it wasn’t in the best condition. He was still proclaiming loyalty to Helena, but Zander was sure that after time, this would change. He halfway wondered what Lucky was dreaming about. Soon enough he had his answer.

"Elizabeth," Lucky sighed, a small smile warmed his features. "Go to sleep…permanent lock."

So Lucky did remember Elizabeth…at least subconsciously he did. He just repressed the memory until he was sure it was safe to remember. Smiling to himself, Zander leaned back and daydreamed of seeing Emily again. Plus he was going to work with Luke Spencer to bring Helena down. He had gotten down right tired of her messing with his family and it was about time for her to pay.

"I love you Elizabeth," Lucky sighed in his sleep.

"She loves you too Lucky and I’m going to make sure that Helena will never bother either of you again," Zander reassured his sleeping brother in law before drifting off to sleep himself.

Preview: Lucky and Zander arrive at Sonny’s penthouse. Lucky panics. Elizabeth worries. Luke makes a chilling vow.

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