The Phoenix Rises

He's supposed to be dead thanks to Alexis Davis. But Luis Alcazar is about to resurface in Port Charles, and you know, he really hasn't changed a bit!

As of right now, the surviving members of the Alcazar family have decided to take up residence in Port Charles. Lorenzo came first, setting up his headquarters in the same city where his brother was murdered. Next came Luis' daughter, Sage, who begged her uncle to allow her to stay close to him. Both miss Luis and have no idea that within the same city, he is moving around. Luis has taken up residence in a huge compound outside of the city under a false name. He is biding his time until it is best to make it known that he is alive. But he is also getting restless. One night, Luis could not stand it anymore and went into Port Charles pretending to be younger brother Lorenzo. He went to the Port Charles Grille and happened to meet Autumn Brown. It soon became apparent that Autumn is not what she seems. Luis was amused to discover just how cold blooded the red head really is. It wasn't long before the two were leaving the Grille and heading back to Luis' mansion to play a little 'game'

Another member of the Alcazar family also chose to come to Port Charles. Although not related by blood, Electra Kensington grew up around the Alcazar brothers and has proved her worth as trusted employee of them. She has come to speak with Lorenzo, her current employer. While walking the streets of Port Charles, she was recognized by Ric Lansing. He used to work for Luis of course, and remembers Electra quite well. The two began a lively discussion, with Electra branding Ric a 'turncoat' since they are now on opposite sides of the law. Ric assured her that he is only after Sonny Corinthos and not Lorenzo. He knows he can't get anything on the international arms dealer - and besides he values his life. With the 'unpleasantries' out of the way, the two decided to get a bite to eat. Ric takes Electra to a place she'll love - Luke's!

While his brother uses his name around town, Lorenzo was taking a solitary walk. He ended up on the docks and ran into Eden Collins. She had just left her new venture - Club 101. The two were shocked to see one another in Port Charles. It had been years since they were together. Within minutes Lorenzo had managed to set off Eden's temper. The two bantered for a few minutes before Eden announced that she had come to Port Charles to set up a successful night club, Lorenzo quickly told her to watch out for Sonny Corinthos. Eden promised to take his warning to heart and then asked about his daughter, Caitlin. Lorenzo told her that the doctors didn't think she would ever wake up and Eden realized just how much he blamed himself. She tried to tell him otherwise.

Lorenzo's daughter Caitlin was struck down by a bullet meant for him two years earlier. She was in a coma with little chance for survival. But a miracle happened, and she awoke. Around the same time Luis showed up pretending to be Lorenzo and took Caitlin out of the hospital and to Port Charles. Right now, Luis thinks he is doing the right thing by hiding her away from Lorenzo's world and the danger it brings. However, she is a little restless and on the same night her father is on the docks talking to Eden, she is busily scaling the walls and going out on her own!

Luis and Autumn parted when they both went to Helena's party. Luis had wanted to track down Alexis but saw Electra from afar. He was taken aback - he had always strongly admired her. He immediately left the party and went home to find that his niece Caitlin had attempted to scale the walls and run off. The two talked and it became apparent to him that Caitlin was going stir crazy in the large house. He agreed to take her out to eat and then to a silly horror flick, ignoring the fact that both of them could be discovered!

While waiting of his neice to get ready, Luis could not resist going to visit his 'killer', Alexis Davis. He showed up on her doorstep posing as Lorenzo. He pretended to be concerned that his 'neice' Sage still wanted revenge on Alexis for killing her father. He wanted to warn Alexis of Sage's plans not for Alexis' sake but for Sage's sake. Alexis thanked him, wondering what was going on...why a shaky truce? When Luis left, he dropped a bombshell - a detail about the murder that only he and Alexis knew. Shaken to her core, she ended up getting no sleep, and that morning when Ric called, she pleaded for him to come over right away.

Alarmed, Ric immediately came over to Alexis'. She told him the story and he was skeptical. He had seen Luis fall. The man had to be dead. But Alexis did manage to cast a shadow of doubt in his head. He made arrangements to have Luis' body exhumed so he could assure Alexis that there was a body in the coffin. He then insisted that Alexis and Kristina come stay with him...he knew if Luis was alive then he would be after revenge. Alexis immediately agreed - the safety of her daughter was of the upmost importance. Ric took her there and the two shared an impulsive embrace before heading inside. Once settled in, Alexis made a meal for Ric. As they were enjoying it, Alexis got a call from a client who needed her assistance at Club 101.

Eden was getting ready to bunker down for the night when Ric and Alexis slipped in. She was surprised to see them both...especially Ric. She remembered him well from her days with Lorenzo. Alexis was also surprised to see that the two knew one another and Eden quickly lied as to their connection. She didn't want her sister to know about past with the Alcazars yet. They talked before Alexis realized that Eden was keeping something from her. Eden finally confessed and the whole story came out - she was Alexis' half sister. Alexis now understood why she had always felt a connection to Eden. Eden then told her she once dated Lorenzo. Alexis was glad to hear that it was in the past...the family was a dangerous one. She then told a surprised Eden that Luis was really alive!

Meanwhile, still unaware his brother was alive, Lorenzo met with Sage's fiancee Talon for the first time. The meeting was a shaky one with Lorenzo far from convinced that Talon was good enough for his niece. Sage told him that she loved Talon and that was all that matter. She was going to be with him no matter what. Sensing it would do know good to argue, Lorenzo watched her run off with Talon to the Spencer dinner party. He went to the hospital intent on talking to a connection of his there. Getting on an elevator with Steven Webber and Gia Campbell, Lorenzo was thrown when it stopped abruptly. He hit his head and wrenched his ankle. In pain, he was forced to rely in Steven for help.

When the elevator started working again, Lorenzo was admitted to the hospital. He asked Gia to call his niece for him. Sage immediately left the Spencer dinner party, apologizing but feeling like her place was next to her uncle at the moment. She was worried about him, and fussed over him the way he usually fussed over her. She was glad he was okay...she didn't think she could lose another family member. Lorenzo wanted her to do anything but spend time glued to his bedside so he decided to direct her thoughts towards Talon. She related how Helena had tried to show up but Sage had stopped her from coming in. Lorenzo decided to keep a closer eye on Sage, not wanting Helena to do anything to his niece. Finally Talon showed up, and Lorenzo persuaded her to leave with him.

Luis was still hiding out in the shadows of Port Charles, chosing to walk through the back alleys of the city. It was there he met Allyson Meyers, a face he already knew too well. He had ordered information on Sonny and anyone remotely connected to him. Allyson was an old friend of Carly Corinthos, so she appeared in his file. Luis introduced himself as Lorenzo and offered to do the gentlemanly thing - walk Allyson to a more secure location. As the two walked, Luis realized that Allyson was one of kind - not a pessimistic bone in her body. Still pretending to be his brother, Luis explained how he was in a family business that was very boring. Allyson related that she was in Port Charles to open a photography business. She even managed to convince Luis to pose for a few photos. She left, leaving a distinct impression on Luis.

The next day, Lorenzo was still stuck in the hospital and hating every minute of it. He was suddenly approached by Allyson, who was glad to see 'Lorenzo' again. Lorenzo had no idea who she was, even though she insisted they had talked the day before. Lorenzo soon realized that she had talked to his brother Luis. He calmly asked her to keep quiet about this...he didn't want anyone moving in on his brother until he made sure that Luis was protected. Allyson was a bit overwhelmed, not realizing what she had just gotten involved in.

Lorenzo and Allyson's conversation about Luis was interuppted when Talon and Sage appeared with a young man named Diego Sanchez. The pair had met Diego in the part and he had asked to see Lorenzo. Sage was very suspicious at first but when she realized that Diego may be Lorenzo's son and her cousin, she agreed to take him to Lorenzo. Once at the hospital, everyone left Diego and Lorenzo alone to talk. Diego admitted that he might be Lorenzo's son, and explained about his past. Lorenzo ordered a test to be done and while they waited for the results, he got to know Diego better. Then the results came in - Lorenzo was the proud father of a teenage boy!

Meanwhile, Sage and Talon went down to the hospital cafeteria to have something to eat. It seemed like a lot had happened since their first meeting. Finally they talked of a happy subject- their upcoming wedding. Sage had some definate ideas in mind. She wanted a summer wedding, and she had a few dresses in mind. Talon didn't care. As long as he was marrying Sage, he would be happy. He sang to her...badly, causing Sage to tell him not to quit his day job. It was a peaceful moment for this couple - something they had not seen in a long time.

Allyson had managed to get herself in more trouble. She ran back to find Luis, convinced that his killer would try again if she knew he was really alive. Wanting to protect him, Allyson ended up walking into a different situation. She overheard Luis' plans to move against Sonny. She wanted to leave but was spotted. Luis was upset - he knew he had to silence her but he couldn't bring himself to do it. Instead he took Allyson back to his compound. The captive and her captor were quite civil to one another giving the circumstances. Allyson told Luis of her brief meeting with his daughter, and then spoke her mind - the need for revenge could destory him in the end. Before Luis could respond fully Allyson revealed that she was a diabetic and needed her insulin. Luis got her orange juice, feeling bad.

A few days later, Allyson had managed to get under Luis' skin. She was a cheerful prescense in his home, and he found that he could no longer fully focus his thoughts on revenge. He even found himself wishing he could take her into his bed. But he dared not act on his thoughts - Allyson was totally different than the women he usually found himself attracted to...almost innocent and pure. On the other hand, Allyson was getting a bit tired of being able to have the run of the place but not being able to leave. She did however enjoying teasing Luis not knowing what effect she had on him.

Deciding on taking a swim together, Allyson appeared in a tiny black bikini that immediately caught Lorenzo's attention. Before he had a chance to compliment her, a servant brought him a cell phone he hadn't seen in years. Only one person knew that number - his brother Lorenzo. He answered it, knowing that his well laid plans were about to be blown to hell. After giving Lorenzo a hint on how to find him, he told Allyson that she should be happy. His plans were falling apart. He joined her in the pool where he could no longer hold back. He quickly pulled her into his arms and kissed her thoroughly. She give in at first but then told Luis that she couldn't do this. She wanted the white picket fence and everything that entailed. Luis apologized and before the conversation could go any further, Lorenzo showed up.

Lorenzo immediately assumed that Allyson was being held against her will, which while true, Luis didn't exactly take kindly. He assured Lorenzo that he was letting Allyson leave, and Lorenzo made sure that she had an escort. He then flat out told Luis that he would not kill Alexis. Why was Lorenzo defending Luis' attacker? Because Lorenzo didn't want to see Kristina suffer through the same thing that Sage was suffering right now - a world without her parents. Luis was not happy but he agreed - he would not physically harm Alexis or Kristina. However, he still had the information that Sonny was really Kristina's father to work with. Lorenzo then asked Luis when he was going to let his daughter know he was alive and Luis admitted he couldn't stand the idea of her hating him. Lorenzo urged him to tell her - and then told him that she was engaged to a cop!

Meanwhile, Diego was settling in at Lorenzo's apartment. He was getting ready to watch a movie when a knock came to the door. It was Eden, dolled up for the fashion show but too worried about Alexis to enjoy it. She was confused as to who was at the door but Diego quickly introduced himself as Lorenzo's son. She was confused but he explained the entire story to her...while flirting with her. She then told him she used to date his father, prompting him to ask if it was truly over between them. Eden was sure it was, and told Diego that she had a few years on him. He told her that age was nothing but a number.

Lorenzo showed up and was surprised to see Eden there. Before they could really talk Lorenzo had to deal with John Durant first who offered to give him temporary immunity in return for helping him take down Sonny. Lorenzo refused and went inside to talk to Eden. Diego excused himself leaving the pair alone. She quickly told him about Luis being alive but knew he already knew. She wanted him to protect Alexis - and then told him why. She was Alexis' sister. This shocked Lorenzo but Eden managed to tell him that despite what had happened between their families they could still be friends. He promised to protect Alexis - because he didn't want Kristina growing up without a mother. She impulsively kissed him...and it quickly turned passionate. Eden freaked out a little and left...but there was a promise of something more.

While Eden and Lorenzo talked, Luis came in the back way and ran into his nephew Diego. For a moment, the young man was taken aback by just how much his father and uncle looked the same. The two struck up a conversation revealing that they had a few things in common. They moved to the kitchen where they could see Eden and Lorenzo, prompting Diego to ask if he even had a chance with the older woman. Luis just laughed and Diego watched his father kiss her and realized his chance had just been blown to hell!

After Eden left, Luis got to rib his brother a bit about his romance technics. Then things turned serious when Sage suddenly showed up from the fashion show, having got her uncle's message. She was shocked to come face to face with her father. Overcome, she asked how this was possible and Luis carefully explained it to his shaken daughter. She soon realized that in order for the story to be true her own father had let her believe he was dead. She had cried endless over him...for nothing. Angry, she lashed out and then left, dragging Diego with her!

Sage wanted to do anything besides talk about what just happened. She and Diego decided on Jake's. Fake ids got them beer and a few moments later, they were playing pool. The game allowed her to take her mind off Luis...well, that and the alcohol. By the time they were done, the two were sufficiently buzzed. Stepping out they ran into Kyan who immediately hit on Sage. She recipocated. She was engaged...but a little harmless flirting wasn't out of the question. Dakota showed up and was jealous causing Sage and Diego to back off.

After Sage's rejection, Luis got a phone call from the only person that could possibly put a smile on his face - Allyson. She confessed that she had told Sonny and Carly that he was alive. He told her he wasn't made at all and then told her that if she ever stopped by, his door was always open. Later that night she took him up on that offer and showed up at his estate. The two them talked and she helped him understand that it might take Sage some time to get over what has happened. Luis was glad for her calming effect on him. The two got very passionate but then Allyson pulled back to reveal that she was a virgin! And that she didn't plan on making love until she was in love. Luis was disappointed but understood. However he is man...just how long can he "understand"?