GH Fanworks/Fanfic/Fanart: We Do It Better

[cmahorror]

Chapter 29

 

“Emma, wait for me.” Robin laughed as her daughter ran up to the front door of her father’s house, anxious to spend the weekend with her father. Patrick had been working all week and Emma missed her Daddy.

 

“Come on Mommy.” Emma pushed open the door and ran straight to her dad as he sat on the couch. She leaped into his lap and hugged him close. “I’m here daddy.”

 

“Really?” Patrick was laughing as his hugged her back. “I hadn’t noticed.” He looked up and saw Robin walk through the door. He smiled shyly at her. “Hello Robin.”

 

Robin smiled back at him. “Patrick.” She looked at their daughter. “Why don’t you put your backpack in your room while I talk to your dad, okay?”

 

Emma nodded and headed up the stairs to her room. Robin walked down over to the couch and sat down next to her ex-husband. “I needed to tell you how sorry I am about what Nikolas did. Patrick, if I had had any idea…”

 

Patrick took Robin’s hand in his and squeezed it tight. “I know you would never have filed for full custody of Emma. I just don’t understand why you are still with him after the stunt he pulled.”

 

Robin tried to pull away from him but Patrick wouldn’t let her. “Patrick, please it’s more complicated than you know.”

 

“What’s complicated about the fact that he tried to steal my child away from me and keep me from even being around you?” Patrick looked Robin straight in the eyes. “He is trying to control you Robin.”

 

“Patrick stop – he was acting out of fear. He was thought you were going to try and…” Robin stopped. She hadn’t quite made it out of her first trimester yet and she wasn’t sure it was safe to tell Patrick she was pregnant.

 

“Try and do what Robin?” Patrick knew exactly what Robin was saying, he just wanted hear her say it.

 

“Patrick, you were insisting that we had some sort of illicit affair while we were lost in the woods and Nikolas was afraid that once you found out…” Robin took a deep breath and then continued, “that I am having a baby, that you would try and take him from us.”

 

“You’re pregnant?” Per Mac’s instructions, Patrick was playing along.

 

“Three months – apparently I got pregnant not long after the miscarriage.” Robin still didn’t remember being with Nikolas but there was no other explanation.

 

Patrick bit his lip to keep from telling Robin that there was no way she was that far along. During their time in the cabin she had admitted to Patrick that she and Nikolas had not been together since the miscarriage. “I understand. How are you feeling?”

 

“Pretty good – some morning sickness.” Robin shook her head. “It’s strange, I didn’t get sick once the last time,” she stopped and tears briefly filled her eyes as she remembered the child she had lost, “but this one has my stomach in knots.”

 

“Like Emma.” Patrick remembered Robin’s near constant fight with nausea during her first trimester with Emma.

 

“Yes – anyway, I want you to know that I took care of everything. The agreement we came up with when I first came home is now back in effect – alternating weeks starting today. Does that still work for you?”

 

“For now.” He gave her his best smirk, working his dimple for all it was worth.

 

Robin threw her head back laughing. “You’re impossible.”

 

“You love it.”

 

Robin stopped laughing and got serious again. “Yes, I do.”

 

Patrick was caught off guard by the remark and Robin took advantage of it to leave. She stood up and headed for the door. “I would like to have dinner with Emma at least once this week. I’ll call her later so I can tell her good night.”

 

With those words spoken, Robin quickly left the house and headed back to Wyndamere.

 

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Mac came back down the stairs and sat down with Patrick on the couch. “So who are the Rangers playing tonight?”

 

Patrick handed Mac a beer and smiled. Mac had come over to watch the hockey game and Emma had convinced him to read her a bedtime story. “Black Hawks – should be a good game.”

 

Hours later the game was over and Mac was helping Patrick clean up the snacks they had eaten during it from the coffee table. Both men had avoided the one topic they knew they needed to talk about – Robin. “So, how was my niece tonight?”

 

“Good.” Patrick wrapped up the chips and started heading into the kitchen. “She told me about the baby.”

 

Mac dropped his plate at the almost casual way that Patrick said it. “Damn it!” He picked up the plate and followed Patrick into the kitchen. “You have known that Robin is pregnant for hours and you just decided to tell me now?”

 

Patrick put away the chips, put the empty beer bottles into the recycling can and then took the plate from Mac and placed it in the dishwasher. “It wasn’t going to change anything and I wanted to make sure Emma was sleeping before we discussed it.”

 

Mac took two bottles of water out of the fridge and sat down at the table. “And?”

 

“And I was right – this is my baby.” Patrick sat down and took a drink of water. “If I had any doubts before, they are gone now.”

 

Mac wanted to believe it was true, for Robin’s sake, but he was a cop and he needed proof. “Why are you so certain that this is your child?”

 

“For starters, Robin said that her doctor has her at three months but when we were in the cabin Robin told me that she and Nikolas hadn’t made love since the miscarriage. That means that the furthest along she could be is 10 weeks.” Patrick took a drink of his water. “Then there is the morning sickness.”

 

“Pregnant women usually do have it.” Mac didn’t see the significance.

 

“But she didn’t have any when she was pregnant with Nikolas’s child. She had plenty with Emma and now she has it again with this baby.” It wasn’t scientific but Patrick couldn’t help but feel it was important.

 

“No offense but I am not hearing anything that sounds like actual evidence. I mean, due dates are wrong all the time and maybe she and Nikolas were together right after she came home.” Mac needed Patrick to see it wasn’t as cut and dried as he was making it.

 

“Even if they did Mac, I can guarantee you that they were…” Patrick stopped speaking and a look came over his face that Mac didn’t like.

 

“They were what?” Mac looked at Robin’s ex-husband. “What aren’t you telling me?”

 

Patrick sighed and he looked at the man with tears in his eyes. “We thought we were going to die Mac. We both thought that it was the last chance we would have to be with each other, to be with anyone, ever again.”

 

“Oh my God.” Mac shook his head – they hadn’t used a condom. Robin must have truly thought they were going to die if she allowed that to happen. “Are you okay?”

 

“Yes – still negative." Patrick dried his eyes. "The chance of Robin passing the disease on to me, especially with Robin’s viral load being nearly undetectable, is less than a half a percent. It was a chance neither one of us would have taken normally but…”

 

“But you both thought you were going to die in the woods and it didn’t matter.” Mac ran his hand through his hair. “That is why you were so certain that Robin is carrying your child – you two had unprotected sex.”

 

“I’m not proud of it Mac but yes, we did and that is why I am so sure that this is my baby.” Patrick began pleading with Mac. “We have to help Robin remember. She needs to remember what happened in that cabin. Once she remembers I am sure that she will come home to me and Emma.”

 

Mac stood up and began pacing the floor. “And when she remembers the chance you two took?” Patrick had the decency to look shamed. “She is going to be heartbroken that the two of you were so reckless, no matter what the circumstances.”

 

“I don’t regret it Mac, especially not now.” Patrick understood what Mac was saying but he refused to feel guilty for making love with his soulmate. “Robin is the love of my life and I would go through anything to be with her.”

 

Mac softened his glare – Patrick loved Robin, and Mac knew that he would never intentionally hurt her or cause her pain. He sat back down at the table and patted Patrick's hand. “Alright then, let’s figure out what we need to do to get my niece and your children home for good.”

[cmahorror]

Chapter 30

 

“Come in.” Robin didn’t even look up from her proposal when she heard a knock on her office door.

 

“Geez, at least look at a guy when he comes in.” Matt waltzed in to the room and sat down in a chair across from Robin. “I mean, I know I’m the best looking guy to cross your path today.”

 

Robin put down the proposal and smiled at her ex-brother-in-law. “Well, my husband might disagree with you.”

 

Matt put his hand over his heart. “You wound me sis.”

 

“I doubt that – I think your ego is healthy enough for two.” Robin got up and hugged Matt. “I miss seeing you every day here at the office. How are things going at GH?”

 

“Great – I really missed being in the operating room and cutting open…”

 

Robin interrupted him. “I know – the sons of Noah Drake love nothing more than to get their hands on a scalpel and a brain.” She laughed as she led him over to the sofa. “Some things never change.”

 

Matt sat down next to her and smiled. “And some things do. I hear that you are having another baby – congratulations!”

 

“Thank you.” Robin placed her hand on the slight bump in her belly. “I’m surprised that you haven’t come by sooner – I know Patrick told you right after I told him a month ago.”

 

“Well I have been busy – between working at the hospital and my research project, I’ve barely had time to breathe.” Matt took a deep breath. “Which is actually why I am here – I need your help with something.”

 

“Anything – just ask.” Robin loved Matt – he was like the little brother she never had.

 

“I need a blood sample.” Robin raised her eyebrows at him so he explained. “The project I am working on is the effects of folic acid in the later stages of pregnancy, specifically in HIV positive women. Since you are past your first trimester and I know you are taking it…”

 

“You want to know if I will be a test subject.” Robin smiled at him. “Is this project being conducted by Cassadine Industries?”

 

Matt knew she was worried about a possible conflict of interest if her company was funding the project. “No – I asked Nikolas if he would be interested in underwriting it but he told me no. In fact, if you could maybe not tell him you are one of my test subjects, I would really appreciate it.” This wasn't completely true - he had tried to get his foot back in the door at CI so he could keep an eye on Robin but Nikolas had turned him down.

 

“Matt, I don’t know if I can keep that from him. We do live together.” Matt would need regular blood draws for this to work.

 

“I’ve already thought about that – I won’t need a huge amount to do the tests so it can be a simple finger prick to collect the sample. That should give me enough blood to test the levels of folic acid in your blood and not raise Nikolas’s suspicions.” Matt gave her his best disarming smile. “What do you say – want to help me out?”

 

Robin laughed at his blatant flirting but nodded her head. “Of course – when would you like to take the first sample?”

 

Matt brought out a small tube, gloves and a lancet. “No time like the present.”

 

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“Daddy, do you think I am getting a little brother or a little sister?” Emma smiled at her dad as they ate cheeseburgers at Kelly’s.

 

“I don’t know sweetie. What do you want?” Patrick was trying to act as calm as he could around Emma, to not even hint that he was the baby’s father.

 

“Well, a little sister could be fun but I don’t know – would I still be your princess if Mommy has another girl?” Emma looked at her father so seriously that it almost broke his heart.

 

“You will always be my princess.” Patrick knew that Emma was having a hard time understanding that this was baby was supposed to not have any connection to him. As far as she was concerned, if the baby was related to her it was related to her dad. “You want to know a secret?”

 

“What?”

 

“I thought you were going to be a boy.” Emma’s eyes opened wide at the remark. “I told your mom right before the sonogram that you would be a boy.”

 

“What did mommy say?” Emma was hunched over the table, listening eagerly.

 

“That she knew you were a girl.” Patrick smiled at his little girl and tried not to get emotional remembering the moment they found out that happy news. “I have never been so happy to be wrong about anything in my life.”

 

“Well you should have listened to mommy – she’s always right.” Emma stated it in a matter of fact tone and went back to her burger.

 

Patrick shook his head and was about to say something when he felt someone put their hand on his shoulder. “Is this a private party or can anyone join?”

 

“Uncle Matt!” Emma jumped up from her chair and gave her uncle a big hug.

 

“Hey there short stuff.” Matt hugged Emma back and smiled at her. He pointed to the counter. “Could you do me a favor and go order a cheeseburger and fries for me?”

 

“You bet.” Emma ran over to give the waitress his order as Matt sat down at the table.

 

“What happened?” Patrick knew that Matt was going to see Robin today.

 

“I got the sample and dropped it off at the lab a little while ago. I put it under Robin Soltini – wasn’t that Robin’s birth name?” Matt hoped he didn’t get the name messed up.

 

“Yes, she was given her grandmother Filomena’s last name to protect her from her parents enemies.” Patrick found himself relaxing at the news that Robin had agreed to participate in their ‘study’. “I take it she didn’t have any doubts about what you were doing?”

 

“Surprisingly no but I did get involved in multiple areas of research while I was working for Nikolas – I’m sure she just thinks that I am continuing to spread my horizons now that I am at GH.” Matt had worried that Robin would question his research in obstetrics.

 

“The important thing is that we have the sample so we can see if the drugs are still in her system. We need to make sure she doesn’t lose this baby Matt. If Nikolas is still drugging her…” Patrick rubbed his neck and looked at his little brother.

 

“We will get them away from Nikolas.” Emma came running back over to the table so Matt changed the subject. He smiled at his niece. “Why don’t you tell me what you did in school today while we wait for my dinner?”

[cmahorror]

Chapter 31

 

“I’m beginning to think that you plan this.” Robin walked into Patrick’s office to pick up Emma’s book bag. Once again their little girl had forgotten it at her father’s house – the second time this month.

 

“Don’t look at me – your daughter is the one who does it.” Patrick would love to take the credit for it but it truly was an accident. For Patrick it was a happy accident, another excuse to see Robin. “You’re finally starting to show.”

 

Robin rubbed her belly. “Yeah, this one took a little longer to pop out.”

 

“Want some tea? I have some great stuff here – even kelp tea if you are going through the sardines phase.” Patrick walked over to his coffee maker. “It will just take a couple of minutes.”

 

Robin wrinkled up her nose. “No to the kelp tea but some mint tea would be wonderful.” She sat down on the couch. “Are you sure I’m not keeping you?”

 

“No – I was just reviewing a few files this morning so I have plenty of time to catch up with my favorite ex-wife.” Patrick handed Robin her tea cup and sat down next to her.

 

“Thank you though I'm not really sure that is a compliment considering I am your only ex-wife.” Robin took a sip of from her cup and smiled. “This is really good.”

 

Patrick nodded his head. “Matt said that you and Nikolas have tea every night together – I should have known you were pregnant the second he told me. After all, you swore to not drink tea again after you had Emma.”

 

Robin shook her head. “Actually, that started before I was pregnant and we’ve actually had to cut back on it since I got pregnant this time.”

 

Patrick had suspected that the tea was the method Nikolas was using to drug Robin and she had just confirmed it. There was a definite drop in the levels of propranolol and rhopynal in Robin’s system. It was obvious that Nikolas had decreased the amounts to avoid Robin having another miscarriage. “Better safe than sorry I guess, although I have never heard of tea causing an issue with pregnancy.”

 

“Me either but Dr. Brines was worried that several of the herbs in the tea might be upsetting my stomach.” Robin took another drink. “This, however, hits the spot.”

 

Patrick studied Robin and noticed that she looked tired. “Have you been sleeping okay?”

 

“I guess I didn’t hide the bags under my eyes well enough – did I?” Robin sighed. “I’ve just been having some nightmares lately – no big deal.”

 

“About what?” Patrick had a sneaking suspicion that the decrease in the medication was helping bring Robin’s memories back.

 

“My time away.” Tears formed in Robin’s eyes. “Helena and Miss Danvers and my mom leaving me at that house.”

 

Patrick wrapped his arms around Robin and held her close. “It’s alright – you’re home now and it is going to be alright.”

 

Patrick was holding her so close that he almost didn’t notice when Robin suddenly went slack in his arms. He pulled away and was shocked to see that Robin was unconscious. “Robin?” She didn’t respond so Patrick picked her up and ran out to the nurse’s desk. “Epiphany – get me Dr. Lee and an exam room stat!”

 

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Robin slowly opened her eyes and tried to focus on the room around her. “Patrick?”

 

“Hey you.” Patrick had been holding Robin’s hand ever since Epiphany had left the room a few minutes ago. “Welcome back.”

 

Robin raised her other hand to her head and felt the familiar tug of an IV. “What happened?”

 

“You passed out on me – again.” He kissed her hand and smiled at her. “Kelly will be here in a moment to do an ultrasound and exam.”

 

“Sorry about that.” She yawned. “Probably just exhaustion.”

 

“Well I think we need to err on the side of caution.” Patrick smiled at Kelly as she came in with the ultrasound machine.

 

“Hello sweetie – let’s get a look at your little one and make sure everyone is doing well.” Kelly began to set up the equipment. “Now do you want Patrick to stay? It’s up to you.”

 

Robin bit her lip and looked at Patrick. “If you want to – I would really appreciate it. Nikolas is out of town on business and, I mean if you…”

 

Patrick put his finger up to her lips. “I will be wherever you need me.”

 

Kelly couldn’t help but feel a little relieved that Patrick was going to be there to support Robin. She was frustrated that Nikolas had not only shut her out of Robin’s recovery from her miscarriage 5 months ago, he was using a different doctor for this pregnancy. Having Patrick here was a fun little screw you to the man as far as Kelly was concerned.

 

“Great.” She smiled at Robin. “You know the drill, lift up your shirt and remember that this stuff is cold.”

 

Robin couldn’t help but laugh at her old friend. “I remember.” She lifted up her shirt and Patrick got his first real glimpse of her slight baby bump.

 

Kelly spread on the gel and got out the wand. “Since I am not currently your doctor I need to know if there were any concerns with your previous appointments or ultrasounds.”

 

Robin took a deep breath. “Appointments no and this is actually the first ultrasound I have had.”

 

Patrick looked at Kelly in shock and then turned to Robin. “What do you mean this is your first ultrasound? Why hasn’t your doctor done one yet?”

 

“We have had troubles getting it scheduled.” Robin didn’t want to tell them that Nikolas kept changing the appointment.

 

Kelly quickly stepped in to the conversation – she could see that Patrick was getting angry. “That’s okay – ultrasounds are helpful but not having had one yet isn’t an issue.”

 

Robin felt Patrick relax his grip and was grateful to Kelly for her help. “Let’s do this.”

 

Kelly turned on the monitor and speaker and began the exam. A series of rapid beats filled the room and tears came to Robin’s eyes. “He’s okay?”

 

“The heart rate is in the normal range.” Kelly was doing her best to reassure Robin. She was relieved when she saw Robin’s pulse and blood pressure both drop down at the news. “Now let’s get a good look at this little one.”

 

Kelly moved the wand around Robin’s belly and, after a minute, the baby appeared on the monitor. “There is the spine, the arms and legs.” She pointed out the various features to the couple as she spoke. “Everything looks great.”

 

Patrick looked at Kelly. “How far along is she?”

 

Kelly’s answer was quick and to the point. “Sixteen weeks.”

 

Robin shook her head. “No, I’m almost 20.”

 

“Robin – the baby is measuring at four and a half inches. If you were at 20 weeks, the baby should be six and a half inches.” Kelly didn’t understand why Robin was so upset. “Plus the arms and legs are not in proportion to the body yet. At most you might be seventeen weeks but there is no way you are twenty weeks.”

 

Robin just nodded her head and didn’t say anything but Patrick noticed her eyes getting wet. She quickly blinked back the tears and spoke. “Okay.”

 

Kelly wasn't quite sure what was going on but the sudden tension in the room was obvious. She looked at Robin and Patrick. “I need to do the exam. Patrick…”

 

Patrick stood up and walked to the door. “I’ll be right outside but I want to know – do you think that she is having the same issue she had with Emma?”

 

“I’ll feel better making a diagnosis after I do the exam but with the recent D & C and your medical history – I think it is the most likely culprit.” Kelly smiled at Patrick. “We’ll only be a few minutes and then you can come back in.”

 

Patrick headed out the door and ran straight into Matt. “Is she okay?”

 

“They are fine. The heartbeat is strong and we saw him.” Patrick smiled at Matt. “He’s perfect.”

 

“He?” Matt raised his eyebrows at his brother.

 

“Just a feeling I have that Robin happens to agree with.” Patrick sighed with relief. “And Kelly confirmed that Robin is sixteen weeks pregnant – not twenty.”

 

Matt was happy for his brother - that was the evidence they needed to begin to break Nikolas's hold on Robin. “So what now?”

 

“We wait for Kelly to get done and convince Robin that she needs to get away for a few days to think and recover.” Patrick pulled out his phone. “And I know just the place.” He searched through his contacts for the number he was looking for and made the call. “Jax, it’s Patrick. I need a favor.”

Edited March 28, 2016 by cmahorror

[cmahorror]

Chapter 32

 

Robin was still in a slight drug induced haze as Mac helped her into the car. Robin had been diagnosed with an incompetent cervix, once again, and Kelly had performed a small procedure to make sure the she didn’t go into premature labor. Robin had to be sedated for it and was still trying to come out of it when Mac arrived to take her home. “Come on sweetheart – I’ll help you into the car and then it will be three days of being waited on hand and foot.”

 

Robin was only vaguely aware of what was going on – she was exhausted. “Just want to sleep.”

 

“You can sleep when you are safely in the car.” Mac gently set her down in the back seat and laid her down with a pillow and blanket and smiled as Robin fell back to sleep. “I’ve got it from here Epiphany – thank you for your help.”

 

“You just make sure that this girl and her little one are well taken care of.” Epiphany hadn’t been surprised to see Mac show up to be by his niece’s side the minute he found out what happened. “Will she be heading back to Wyndamere?"

 

“No.” Mac answer was fast and simple. “Nikolas is out of town and I want my niece in the hands of someone who cares about her as she recovers – not a bunch of strangers.”

 

“Mm hm,” Epiphany nodded her head and smiled at the man, “and it is just coincidence that Drake Junior is taking off for a week.” Patrick had arranged to take vacation as soon as Mac arrived at the hospital to be with Robin.

 

“I have no idea what you are talking about.” Mac winked at the nurse and headed to the driver’s side door. “Her husband knows what is going on and that I am taking care of her for the next few days. I even mentioned taking her away since she is so bad about adhering to bed rest.”

 

“I thought Mr. Cassadine was unreachable?” Epiphany herself had attempted to contact the man but had only gotten voicemail.

 

“Well, I have left him several voicemails and it’s not my fault if he doesn’t listen to them.” Mac opened the door. “Now I need to get my girl out of here. Good night Nurse Johnson.”

 

Epiphany shook her head. She may not know where Mac was taking Robin but she knew who would be waiting there for her and Robin would be furious when she found out. “Good luck Mr. Scorpio.”

 

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Robin took a deep breath and smiled. “Something smells good.”

 

“Just some pizza – nothing big.” Patrick walked over with a plate and smiled at Robin. “How are you feeling?”

 

Robin stretched, yawned, and took the plate from Patrick. “Good.” She took a bite of the pizza and looked around. Suddenly she realized where she was and dropped the plate on the bed. “What the hell?”

 

“Robin, you need to calm down. You just got out of the hospital and I don’t want you to get upset.” Patrick picked up the plate and handed it to her. “You need to eat and Kelly prescribed bed rest.”

 

Robin nodded her head. “I understand that but why I am doing it here at Jax’s cabin and not at my uncle’s house?”

 

“Your uncle and I agreed that it would be best for you and the baby if you were someplace peaceful with no distractions.” Patrick smirked at her. “I seem to recall you being very relaxed here.”

 

Robin took a deep breath. “So my Uncle Mac brought me here to be with you?”

 

“Well I am a doctor and I have been through this with you before.” Patrick took a bite of his pizza. “Besides, he knows that I will make sure that you are well taken care of.”

 

“The car?” Robin asked the question, already knowing the answer.

 

“Mac will be back in a couple of days to pick us up. You were sleeping so soundly that you didn’t even wake up when I got in the car.” Patrick reached for his water bottle and took a drink. “Do you want something to drink?”

 

Robin took a few deep breaths. “Does my husband know where I am?”

 

Patrick got off the bed and went to get Robin some water. “Mac left him a few messages but we haven’t heard from him yet. I’m sure he will understand that what we are doing is best for you and the baby.”

 

Patrick handed Robin a bottle of water. She shook her head as she took it from him. “Yeah, I’m sure he will be thrilled.”

 

“Robin, you don’t want to be at Wyndamere with a bunch of servants. You would never relax that way – you and I both know it.” Patrick sat back down on the bed with her and put one of his arms around her while he used his free hand to gently caress her face. “Please Robin – let me take care of you.”

 

Robin couldn’t help but relax into him. “I was so scared Patrick. When I woke up in the hospital, after the miscarriage…”

 

Patrick pulled her even closer as she started to softly cry. “It’s okay, we saw the baby and he is healthy and strong.” He reached down and took her hand, placing it on her belly so she could feel their child safe inside her. “Trust me Robin, I will not let anything happen to either one of you.”

 

Robin nodded but continued to cry, finally releasing all the tears that had built up over the day. Patrick didn’t say a word – he just held her close and let her cry.

[cmahorror]

Chapter 33

 

“Damn it Mac – I want to talk to my wife.” Nikolas’s frustration was boiling over as Robin’s uncle gave him the runaround once again. It had been two days since Robin’s health scare and he had been unable to talk to her once.

 

“Robin is resting and I do not want to wake her.” Mac smiled at Felicia and his wife rolled her eyes. She was well aware of Patrick and Mac’s plan and, even though she didn’t completely agree with what they were doing, she decided to just let it play itself out. “The most important thing is that she and the baby are healthy.”

 

Nikolas ran his hand through his hair, frustration overwhelming him. “I know that but I would feel much better if I could actually speak to her. You wouldn’t even let Dr. Brines check on her.”

 

Mac had stopped the good doctor from coming in his house yesterday. “Because Kelly has been taking great care of her. Besides, I’m not sure I trust the guy to take care of my girl – he isn’t an obstetrician and he was a month off on Robin’s due date.”

 

“Dr. Brines was just filling in until I could get the OB to Port Charles…”

 

Mac cut him off. “Well it doesn’t matter now – Robin wants Kelly to be her doctor and she is taking excellent care of my niece. I’ll let Robin know you called.” Mac hung up his phone and made a call. “Anna, tell me that you have found Robert.”

 

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Nikolas paced his room. Something was off, he could feel it. He picked up his phone and made a call. “Yes, I was hoping to schedule an appointment with Dr. Drake for tomorrow.”

 

The nurse responded immediately. “I’m sorry but Dr. Drake is not seeing any patients this week. I can get you in to see Dr. Marucci.”

 

“That won’t be necessary – I will just check in with Dr. Drake next week.” Nikolas hung up his phone. “Damn it!”

 

Helena walked in time to hear her grandson’s curse. “Trouble with your wife back home?”

 

“No – her ex-husband. I think that Patrick has taken Robin away for a few days to try and get her to remember what happened in that shack I found them in.” Nikolas stared out the window at the storming sea while he considered his next move.

 

“Is it possible she will?” Helena personally couldn’t stand Robin Scorpio but she had proven to be a very valuable addition to the Cassadine family.

 

“Brines assured me that she would have to be off the drug for weeks before her memories would start to return and even then, she may have only flashes. The full memories are still buried deep inside her and will stay that way until you decide she can remember them.” Nikolas stared at his grandmother. “But you won’t do that, will you?”

 

“As long as you remember what the ultimate goal is – no.” She smiled at Nikolas. “The Cassadine name will be revered and feared once again, nothing else matters. I have let you have Robin because her intelligence makes her valuable but if I think for one second that she will compromise my plans I will take care of her myself. Now you need to get back to Port Charles and find your wife.”

 

“And what will you be doing while I head back to Port Charles?” Nikolas recognized the look in his grandmother’s eyes and shook his head. “No, we promised we wouldn’t do anything to him.”

 

“Nothing like that, I promise – I just want to have a little fun and he has always been a worthy opponent.” Helena headed to the door. “What you need to do is get home and get Robin away from her ex-husband. I would also talk to your lawyer about transferring the stock out of her name.”

 

“No, the Quartermaines would never go after Robin.” Unbeknownst to Robin, Nikolas had transferred all the ELQ stock he had acquired into her name months ago. Nikolas knew that the Quartermaines, Tracey excepted, considered Robin family – they would never have her arrested for fraud. “The shares remain where they are. I will go back to Port Charles, find Robin and take her home. I should be able to get the wedding together in a week. We will get married and then we won’t have to worry about anything anymore.”

 

“You better hope for her sake that that’s true.” Helena opened the door. “Now go and rescue Robin from her ex-husband before she realizes that the wedding she has been remembering never happened.”

 

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Patrick walked into the cabin with his arms full of fire wood ready for another cozy night with Robin by the fire. The past two days had been wonderful – filled with food, lots of old movies and plenty of conversation. Patrick had even had Robin review a couple of his cases and they worked out a few drug protocols.

 

The one thing he hadn’t mentioned was the possibility that the baby was his. He was hoping that being away from Nikolas and his drug protocol would help Robin begin to recover her memories – especially the ones from when they were stranded at the cabin. So far she hadn’t said anything but he figured that he had at least another day before Nikolas would get back to Port Charles and find them.

 

None of that mattered when he closed the door and saw Robin standing at the sink. “Robin – are you okay?”

 

She shook her head. “Yes, I was just peeling the shrimp.”

 

Patrick pulled out a chair at the table. “Sit down Robin.” He saw her lower lip start to jut out. “Stop pouting and sit down. I will bring you over the shrimp and the garbage can.”

 

Robin sighed dramatically but went to the chair and sat down. “This is ridiculous – I was just peeling shrimp, not performing brain surgery.”

 

“You are supposed to be on bed rest.” Patrick set the bowl of shrimp in front of her and then put the garbage can by her side. “I know it’s driving you crazy but it’s only for one more day.”

 

“I know it’s just, I don’t do helpless well.” Robin went back to work on the shrimp as she spoke. “I appreciate your taking such good care of us but I like to do things for myself.”

 

“Trust me, I know that.” Patrick saw that the shrimp were done so he moved the bowl and took Robin’s hand in his. “Let me take care of you.”

 

Robin could see the conversation she had been avoiding for the past two days coming and tried to stop him. “Patrick…”

 

“No Robin – I have said it before and I will keep saying it until you believe me. I have never stopped loving you. I want to be with you and only you.” Patrick caressed her face.

 

Robin closed her eyes as pain hit her and then a memory came into her head. “Oh my God.”

 

“Robin, did you remember something?" Robin nodded. "What do you remember?” Patrick was thrilled that Robin’s memory was coming back.

 

“I…” Robin was interrupted by the door to the cabin slamming open.

 

Nikolas stormed in and ran straight over to Robin, putting himself between her and Patrick. “Robin – are you okay?”

 

Robin sat there shell-shocked at what she had just remembered. “No, I…”

 

“Dr. Brines!” The doctor came in, followed by two guards. “Robin needs your help. Gentlemen, please help Robin to the car while I talk to Patrick.”

 

Robin stood up suddenly, knocking over the chair she was sitting in as she did. “Nikolas, please just take me back to Wyndamere – we need to talk.” She walked over and hugged Patrick, taking a moment to whisper in his ear. “It’ll be okay – I promise.”

 

Patrick tried to hold on to her but she gently pushed him away. He saw the pleading look in her eyes and reluctantly let go. “I’ll check on you tomorrow.”

 

Nikolas took Robin’s hand and pulled her out of the cabin, followed closely by his guards and Brines. As soon as the door shut Patrick took out his phone and called Mac. “Nikolas is back.”

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Robin leapt out of the bed as soon as Nikolas entered their bedroom. “Thank God you’re here.”

 

“I missed you too.” He hugged her close and then gently pushed her back on the bed. “But if I am not mistaken, you are still supposed to be on bed rest. Don’t make me bring a guard in here to make sure that you follow your doctor’s orders.”

 

“I won’t but there is something…” Robin was trying to get Nikolas to listen to her but he continued to talk over her.

 

“I know.” He sat down next to her and hugged her close. “I am so sorry that Brines got the due date wrong but that just gives us a little more time.”

 

Robin was caught off guard by Nikolas’s comment. “Time for what?”

 

“To plan our wedding – I know we said we would wait to have the ceremony until after the baby was born but I don’t want to wait anymore. I want everyone to see how happy and in love we truly are.” Nikolas took Robin’s hand in his and smiled. “Robin, will you marry me?”

 

Robin nodded her head. “Yes, and what I have to tell you affects the wedding.”

 

Every muscle in Nikolas’s body tightened up. “Robin, what is it?”

 

“You have to help me.” Robin stared him straight in the eyes. “You have to help me rescue my father.”

 

“Rescue your father from where?” Nikolas did not like this turn of events – it meant that some of Robin’s memories may have come back.

 

“From Helena.” Tears came to Robin’s eyes. “Helena has my father.”

 

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Helena smiled at the pair of steel blue eyes staring back at her. She took a sip of her martini and then addressed him. “It is your move sir.”

 

Robert shook his head. He studied his opponent a minute longer. “Knight to E6.” He moved his piece and smiled at Helena. “Checkmate.”

 

Helena stared down at the board and realized Robert was right. “Bravo Mr. Scorpio. Once again you prove a worthy adversary. Celebration martini?”

 

“No but I will take a shot of bourbon and news about my daughter. That was the bet wasn’t it?” Helena had come down to the dungeon where Robert was being held to engage him in a game of chess. If Helena won she could inflict any form of torture on Robert she wanted but if Robert won he got news about his little girl.

 

Robert glared at the woman while she ordered his bourbon. Months ago Anna had called him to tell him that Robin was staying in Paris and attending medical conferences around the world but that didn’t feel right to Robert. Although he didn’t say anything to Anna, he knew that Robin would never willingly leave her little girl. Knowing this, he activated that homing device on necklace he had given his daughter before he left Port Charles.

 

It didn’t take long for Robert to figure out that Robin was not only still in Paris, she was being held hostage by Helena. He decided to rescue her on his own and bring her home to her family but Helena had captured him and used him to get his daughter to agree to whatever evil scheme Helena had cooked up.

 

That was months ago and the only news Helena had brought him was that Robin was home with Emma and married to her grandson. Robert had not been surprised to hear that Helena’s grandson was involved – the apple really doesn’t fall far from the tree – but he hated that Robin was caught in the middle of this mess. He needed to get more information so that he could save his little girl from Helena and Nikolas.

 

He took the glass from the guard. “Thank you – now, about my daughter?”

 

“Yes, our little bird is doing wonderful. She is happy and working hard with her husband at Cassadine Industries. They are becoming quite the power couple.” Helena took another drink of her martini. “Oh, and she’s pregnant.”

 

Robert about spit out his drink at the news – a permanent connection to this insane family was the last thing Robin needed. “You’re lying.”

 

“No, in five months we will share a grandchild. I really hope it’s a boy – someone to help carry on the family name.” Helena smiled at Robert as she spoke, enjoying the fury building in the man’s eyes.

 

“Don’t you already have Nikolas’s first kid, that Spencer who has a crush on my granddaughter, to do that?” Robert couldn’t help but feel there was more to this story than Helena was telling him. The guards took the empty glass from his hand and the chessboard off the little table in his cell. “Robin doesn’t need to have his kid. She almost died after Emma…”

 

“I am well aware of your precious Robin’s medical history but Nikolas wants a family with her and that is exactly what my grandson is going to get.” Helena stood up and headed to the door of the cell, her minions close behind her. “I will be down next week for another game and perhaps we can make the wager a little more interesting. Good day.”

 

The guard slammed the cell door shut behind Helena as Robert stared at it. There was definitely more to this story than he was being told but he couldn’t figure it out if he didn’t get the hell out of here and home to his little girl.

 

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“Don’t you see Nikolas – I need to bring my dad home.” Robin was getting more excited as she talked.

 

Nikolas tried to calm her down. “Robin, you need to relax. How can you be sure that this wasn’t just a memory from before Helena had you or maybe you are just mixing up different memories in your head?”

 

“I don’t know I,” Robin closed her eyes and sighed, “I can just feel it. Helena had me and showed me my dad. She told me that if I did what I was told nothing would happen to him.”

 

“What did she want?” Nikolas watched her reaction carefully.

 

"I can’t remember but it was important.” Robin opened her eyes as tears came to them once again. “I can’t have a wedding when my father is…”

 

“I understand. I will get my guards working on it immediately and we will find him in no time. I would do anything for you Robin.” Nikolas nodded at the door and the maid came in with a tray. “Now it is time for bed – I have your tea.”

 

Robin shook her head and rubbed her belly. “Not tonight – the baby is really doing a number on my stomach. I don’t want to take a chance on anything stronger than water.”

 

“Are you sure?” Nikolas did not like this turn of events. Robin nodded so he sent the maid away. “Lie down and I will go get you a bottle of water.”

 

“Thank you.” Robin laid down and closed her eyes. “If I’m sleeping when you get back…”

 

“I’ll just put it on the nightstand. The important thing is that you and the baby are healthy.” He leaned over and kissed Robin on the forehead. “I am sorry I wasn’t there for you these past few days but I am not leaving your side again. I love you Robin.”

 

Nikolas could see the soft rise and fall of Robin’s chest and smiled. She was already sleeping. He gave her one last kiss and then headed downstairs to get Robin her water.

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“I think that a six week protocol should give us the results we are looking for.” Robin sat in Patrick’s office with him going over the drug protocol that had started working on at Jax’s cabin.

 

“I’ll get the weekly CT set up so we can mark the progress of the tumor and set a tentative surgery date of seven weeks from today.” Patrick purposely scooted closer to her on the couch, pressing the side of his leg into the side of hers. “Sound good?”

 

Robin didn’t pull away – she just nodded her head and smiled at him. “Perfect – I think we should review the scans together every week to make sure we are both happy with the results. If you don’t mind tea, we can meet in my office next week.”

 

“I’m not going all the way across town to Cassadine Industries just to review a scan with you.” Patrick couldn’t believe that she was even suggesting it.

 

“Not my office there – my office here at GH.” Robin took great joy in the surprised look that crossed Patrick’s face. “I miss working with patients so I will be here consulting two days a week.”

 

“And Nikolas is alright with that?” Patrick couldn’t believe that Nikolas would be alright with Robin being out of his sight for long.

 

“Well, I had to agree to a guard but we are working with the hospital on several proposals so it just makes sense that I would need to have an office here.” Robin stood up and headed to the door. “In fact, my office is being set up right now – care to walk me to it?”

 

Patrick didn’t need to be asked twice. He jumped off the couch and joined Robin. “Lead the way.”

 

Robin opened the door and saw her guard dutifully standing outside. “Patrick, meet my personal guard, Joseph. Joseph, Dr. Patrick Drake, my ex-husband.”

 

Joseph just nodded his head. “Are you going to your office now Mrs. Cassadine?” Robin nodded. “Is he coming with you?”

 

“Yes Joseph, Patrick will be coming with me.” She turned back to Patrick. “Let’s go.”

 

The couple walked to the next door in the hallway and Robin stopped. "This is me." She looked at Patrick for a moment and was about to say something else when she gasped. Patrick immediately grabbed her. “I’ll get a wheelchair."

 

Robin started laughing. “Patrick, calm down.”

 

“But you…”

 

“I gasped because the baby moved.” Robin grabbed Patrick’s hand and placed it on her belly. “Hold your hand here and maybe he’ll do it again.”

 

They stood there by Robin’s office door like that for a few minutes until Patrick finally spoke. “Maybe he’s…” Patrick felt a small movement beneath his hand, “I felt it!”

 

Robin laughed again and put her hand over his. “Yes – I think he is responding to your voice.”

 

“Mrs. Cassadine,” Joseph walked over to Robin, “your husband said that he needs you to come home as soon as possible – he has some news for you regarding the wedding.”

 

“Of course.” Robin reluctantly removed her hand from Patrick’s. She felt a slight chill on her belly as he removed his hand but she still managed a slight smile. “I guess I will see you later neighbor.”

 

Patrick winked at her. “Yes you will.”

 

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Helena strode towards Robert and smiled. “I have wonderful news for you Mr. Scorpio – you are headed home.”

 

“Really?” Robert was dubious about Helena’s claim. “Will that be in a body bag or are you springing for a real coffin?”

 

Helena smirked at the spy. “Very good agent but sadly, no, you will be leaving here alive. Your daughter has requested that you walk her down the aisle at her wedding to Nikolas in two weeks and you need to be breathing to do it.”

 

Robert was confused. “Why would she need to do that – isn’t she already married to the man?”

 

Helena was caught off guard by his question. She had briefly forgotten that everyone, including Robin, believed that Nikolas and Robin were already married. “Of course but they are doing it again for the family.”

 

“I see and can I assume that this will be a short visit with severe limitations?” Robert shook his head. “Maybe a threat on my loved ones?”

 

“Oh I don’t need to threaten Mr. Scorpio, I just need to remind you that Robin and Emma are both living at Wyndamere and the guards there are very loyal to me. Surely you would hate for them to lose any more time with their loved ones?” Helena sat down in the one chair in the room and smiled at Robert. “Now let’s discuss the terms of your upcoming visit to Port Charles.”

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Chapter 36

 

Robin was sitting on the couch reading her book when she heard someone walk up behind her. “I’ll be up in a minute – I just want to finish this chapter.”

 

“I think I am more important than some old book.”

 

Robin recognized the voice and dropped her book. “Daddy?” She looked up and saw her father standing over her. Smiling, she jumped off the couch and into her father’s arms. “You’re home!”

 

Robert stumbled back but held his daughter close. “Yes luv, I’m home.” He stepped back for a moment and looked at her belly. “You’re pregnant again.”

 

Robin nodded happily. “Seventeen weeks – in less than five months you are going to have another grandchild.”

 

“And I couldn’t be happier about it.” Robert pulled Robin into a tight hug. “I’ve missed you.”

 

Robin began to cry. “I missed you too.”

 

“I told you I would get him home in time for the wedding.” Nikolas walked through the door and up to the father-daughter duo. “Hello Mr. Scorpio.”

 

“Nikolas, I understand I have you to thank for arranging for me to come home to my daughter.” Robert didn’t release his hold on Robin as he spoke. “Thank you.”

 

Nikolas reached over took Robin’s hand. “I would do anything for Robin and our child.” He gently pulled her away from Robert and to his side. “Now I have had some things brought for you to wear - they are in your room. Why don’t you go upstairs and clean up and then we will catch up at dinner?”

 

“So soon?” Robin turned to Nikolas. “You just rescued my father from your grandmother – could we have a few minutes to catch up? I need to make sure he is okay and I bet he would like to take a walk outside after being cooped up in a cell for months on end. I know those walks we took together helped me.”

 

“Of course, I just thought your father might want to clean up first. A walk sounds wonderful. I assume you want some time alone with your dad?” Robin nodded. “You two go on and I will have the cook prepare some steaks for supper.”

 

“Make mine bloody.” Robert smiled as he took Robin’s hand and began to walk her out the door. Both of them noticed that Robin’s guard followed her. “Might I have a few moments alone with my little girl?”

 

“I’m sorry but the threat to Robin has just increased now that you have been rescued. It is vital that I keep her under guard 24/7.”

 

“But we are just walking around the island.” Nikolas crossed his arms and began to shake his head so Robin gave him her best pleading look. “How about if we just stay in the maze? Joseph can stand guard outside it and we will wander through it.”

 

Nikolas caved. “Fine but be careful. It would kill me if anything happened to you or the baby.”

 

Robert gently tugged on Robin’s hand. “Let’s go – we have a lot to catch up on. For starters – are you finally giving me a grandson?”

 

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Mac was sitting in his living room watching the game when his phone rang. “Hello?”

 

“Hello little brother.” Robert sat in his room at Wyndamere, getting ready for dinner with his daughter.

 

“Robert!” Mac shook his head. “Where the hell are you?”

 

“I’m at Wyndamere visiting my daughter. After all, I need to walk my daughter down the aisle on her wedding day.” Robert was being very careful about what he said – every word was being heard by Helena.

 

“Where the hell have you been?” Mac was furious that Robert had come back to Port Charles without a single word to anyone.

 

“I was a guest of the great Helena Cassadine – Nikolas arranged for me to come home.” Robert was inspecting the room, trying to get a feel for its layout and where any bugs might be hidden.

 

“Well it’s not surprising – you know Helena had Robin for months?” Mac was getting nervous – something was off about the way Robert sounded. “Have you contacted Holly?”

 

“Why would I do that?” Robert didn’t want Holly or her son Ethan anywhere near this mess. “I need to go get debriefed by the WSB right after the wedding and I don’t want to get her hopes up about me coming home any time soon.”

 

Mac caught on immediately – Robert wasn’t free of Helena, not yet at least. He was still a prisoner and would be going back to wherever Helena had been holding him right after Robin’s wedding. “So how long are you in town for? I would love to get together and maybe throw a couple of steaks on the barbecue for you. Maybe even have a little bit of a family reunion with you and Anna.”

 

“I have to leave right after the wedding.” The men were adept at giving information while making it seem like banal chit chat. “Right now I’ve got to take care of my girls – especially now that Emma is getting a little sister or brother.”

 

Mac wasn’t surprised in the least that Helena was using Robin and her children to control Robert. “We’ll make sure everyone is taken care of. How about I get Anna and meet you and Robin for supper tonight out at Wyndamere? Maybe we could even get Robin to let Emma stay with Felicia and I for a few days while everyone gets ready for the wedding?”

 

“I think Robin would appreciate that.” Robert was going to have Mac was get Emma to a safe house as soon as possible. “My son-in-law might not approve but I’m sure my daughter could convince him that they need a little time alone.”

 

Robin was in on the plan. Mac smiled. “Great – I’ll see you tonight.”

 

“See you tonight little brother.” Robert hung up with a smile on his face. He walked down the hall and knocked on a door.

 

Robin opened up the door. “Hey dad, what can I do for you?”

 

“We need to have a little talk.”

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“Be good for Uncle Mac and Aunt Felicia.” Robin hugged Emma close before reluctantly turning her over to the couple. “I will see you in a few days.”

 

“I will.” Emma grabbed Felicia’s hand and dragged her out the door as Robin hugged her uncle goodbye.

 

Nikolas watched the scene unfolding before him and couldn't help but feel like something was off with the whole situation. The decision to let Emma stay with Mac for the week was one he did not agree with at all. He had fought Robin on it but in the end he had caved since they still had a bunch of plans to finalize for the wedding this weekend. “Mac, I wish you would let me send one of my guards with you.”

 

“Are you saying I can’t take care of my niece?” Mac glared at Nikolas and the man instantly caved.

 

“Of course not Mac I just wanted to be extra careful with Robin and Emma. Helena is still out there and is not thrilled at all that Robin and Robert have escaped.” Nikolas wrapped his arms around Robin and tugged her in front of him so he could place his hands on Robin’s slowly expanding belly. “Robin, Emma and this baby are all that matters to me Mac.”

 

Mac sized up the man. “I believe that you mean that.” He favored his niece with a smile. “Take care of your dad for me.”

 

Robin nodded. “Take care of my little girl. I love you Mac.”

 

“I love you too sweetheart.”

 

Robin watched Mac as he walked out the door to take her little girl home.

 

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“You be good for Aunt Felicia tomorrow. I love you.” Robin hung up her phone and laid down in bed. “I am so ready to get a good night’s sleep.”

 

Nikolas snuggled up close to her and began to nuzzle her neck. “Are you sure you want to sleep?”

 

Robin giggled. “No fair – you know Kelly hasn’t cleared me for anything physical yet.”

 

Nikolas sighed. “I know but I was hoping that you might want to fool around a little bit.” Nikolas slowly started to slide his hand under Robin’s nightshirt but she stopped them at her belly.

 

“No – I don’t want to take any chances with this baby.” Robin turned around to him with tears in her eyes. “I couldn’t take it if I lost him now.”

 

Guilt filled Nikolas. “I am so sorry. Of course I don’t want to risk the baby. Come here.” Robin scooted closer and allowed Nikolas to hold her tight. “You and this baby

are everything to me and I will do whatever it takes to make sure that this child enters this world safely.”

 

Robin didn’t say anything to him – she just closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep.

 

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Robin was having a dream about trying to find the alarm clock. It kept going off, over and over again but she couldn’t find it. Where was it?

 

“Robin, I think that’s your phone.” Nikolas nudged her awake.

 

Robin finally woke up and sat up in bed. Reaching over, she picked up her phone and looked at caller ID. “It’s Mac.”

 

Nikolas sat up next to her as Robin answered the call. “Mac?” Tears filled Robin’s eyes. “What? How?” She jumped out of bed and ran to the dresser, throwing on clothes as she listened. Nikolas followed her lead and dressed in a hurry as well – something was wrong. “I’ll get dad and we will be right there.”

 

“Robin?”

 

“They're gone. Felicia and Emma are gone.” Robin leaned against Nikolas and buried her head in his chest. “Helena took them.”

 

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“Mac!” Robin ran into the house and straight into her uncle’s arms. “What happened?”

 

Mac took the ice bag he was holding and placed it on the back of his head. Before he could answer, Dante stepped up. “Mac said that Felicia and Emma fell asleep watching a movie on the couch and he went to do the dishes. He heard a noise and ran in to check on them. As soon as he entered the room, someone hit him of the back of the head and knocked him out. When he came to, both Felicia and Emma were gone.”

 

Robin hugged her uncle. “Are you okay?”

 

“I’m fine sweetheart.” Mac hugged her close. “I am so sorry – I should have listened to Nikolas.”

 

Nikolas had been standing by the door with Robert while Robin talked to her uncle. “Yes you should have. I will get my men on this and find out who was responsible.”

 

Robin glared at him. “We know who was responsible – Helena. She is doing this to stop us from getting married.”

 

“No, she would never do that.” Nikolas couldn't believe that Helena was responsible.

 

“She wants to get to me and she knows that Emma is the best way to do that.” Robin stayed by her uncle’s side as her father joined them and hugged her close. “This is all my fault.”

 

“NO!” Everyone jumped at Nikolas’s declaration. “I promise you that I will find Emma and bring her home. Let me go call my head of security and get him working on it immediately.” Nikolas walked outside the house and made the call. “What did you do grandmother?”

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Chapter 38

 

“What did you do grandmother?” Nikolas was frustrated that Helena did not pick up the phone. “You need to call me back as soon as possible.” He was about to call his head of security when he was shoved up against the side of the house.

 

“Where is she?” Patrick hit Nikolas hard against the house. “Where did Helena take my daughter?”

 

“I don’t know – I swear.” Nikolas could barely breathe as Patrick’s arm pressed against his throat.

 

“If anything happens to her I swear I’ll…”

 

Robert pulled Patrick off of Nikolas. “This isn’t helping.”

 

Patrick stood there glaring at Nikolas. “He knows something about this – I know he does.”

 

“Right now you need to go in there and see Robin – she needs you.” Robert waited until Patrick was in the house before he turned back to Nikolas, who was still trying to catch his breath. “Are you okay?”

 

“Yes.” Nikolas took a few deep breaths. “I need to get inside and be there for Robin.”

 

“Not until you and I have a little talk. Look, Robin and Patrick need a few moments alone together – it is their daughter who is missing after all.” Robert stood in front of the door, effectively blocking Nikolas from entering.

 

“I love Emma and Robin is my wife.” Nikolas stepped towards him but Robert didn’t budge. “Robert please, I need to be there for her.”

 

“My daughter is in the best hands possible right now. You need to understand a few things before you walk into that room. Number one: it is Patrick’s and Robin’s daughter who is missing and he will be there for her to help her through it. Any sign of jealousy from you and I will personally take you back to Wyndamere myself.” Nikolas opened up his mouth to say something but Robert cut him off. “Number two: Robin, Patrick and I will be staying here while the search for Felicia and Emma is going on. We need to be in one place so we can protect Robin and Patrick from Helena.”

 

“We still don’t know if Helena is behind this.” Nikolas rubbed his neck, frustrated that everyone was condemning his grandmother although he knew they had every reason to believe she had done it.

 

Robert moved on. “Which brings us to number three: if your grandmother did do this, I will go after you both because I do not believe for one second that you have no clue what she is doing.”

 

Nikolas’s fear turned to anger. “What the hell! I rescued you both from her.”

 

“And I thank you for it but that only will get you so far. I am putting you on notice boy – if anything happens to either one of my grandchildren there is not a place on this earth your grandmother can hide that I won’t find her and make her pay.” Robert stared Nikolas straight in the eyes. “Are we clear?”

 

“Yes." Nikolas glared at Robert. "I need to try my head of security again and then I will be right in.” Nikolas waited until Robert was back in the house before calling the man and getting the search underway. He was about to enter the house when he looked through the window and saw something that made his stomach turn. Robin was on the couch with Patrick and he was holding her close in a tight embrace.

 

Nikolas took a couple of steps to the left and sat down on the swing Mac had on his front porch. He needed a couple of minutes to collect his thoughts. The wedding would have to be postponed which meant that everything would have to be pushed back again. He needed to figure out a way to get Robin to marry him and soon. They had not been able to find a way to get Robin to drink the protocol and she might get her memories back any day now.

 

He closed his eyes and thought about what he could do. As he ran through various scenarios in his head, one came to the forefront and made the most sense. He pulled out his phone one last time and made a call. “I need a favor.”

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Chapter 39

 

Nikolas slowly made his way up the stairs holding a glass of milk for Robin in one hand and some paperwork in the other. It had been two days since Emma and Felicia had disappeared and they still had no clue where they were.

 

Right after talking to Robin, Mac had called the Frisco and the WSB sent a dozen men over to keep watch on Mac’s house and the family. Dante agreed with the WSB’s recommendation to not publicize the kidnapping – chances were that the girls were not even in the state anymore and this was not your typical kidnapping. Helena needed them to make Robin do her bidding and no amount of flyers or publicity was going to help find them. It was best to tell everyone that Felicia took Emma with her for a little trip to visit her family in Mexico and that they would be home soon.

 

He smiled at the guard standing outside Robin’s room and then entered. “How are you doing?”

 

Robin stood by the window just staring out it. “I miss her.”

 

He set the glass and papers down on the dresser and walked over to Robin. He wrapped his arms around her. “We’ll get her back, I promise.”

 

“Has your security team discovered anything yet?” Robin pulled away from him and sat down on the bed.

 

“Not yet but they are working on it night and day.” He walked over to the dresser and picked up the glass of milk. “This is for you two.”

 

Robin took it and drank the entire glass. “Thank you – I guess I didn’t realize how thirsty I was.”

 

Nikolas smiled at her as she yawned. “You need to get some rest.” He turned around and picked up the papers from the dresser and pulled a pen out of his pocket. “I’m going to go but before I do, the grant proposal for the AIDS wing is due tomorrow. All it needs is a couple of signatures from you and I will do the rest.”

 

Robin yawned again and rubbed her eyes, exhaustion overwhelming her. “Can’t it wait?”

 

“Not if we want the funding.” He handed her the pen and opened up to the second page. “Sign here,” Robin signed and he turned to the fourth page, “and here,” she signed again and he turned to the last page, “and here.”

 

Robin yawned one last time before she signed and handed Nikolas back the pen. “I’m going to take a nap now.”

 

He watched as she collapsed back on the bed and fell immediately to sleep. Reaching over, he gently began to stroke her hair. “This is all for the best – you’ll see.”

 

Gently, Nikolas took a blanket and covered Robin up with it. He then took his paperwork and left her room. “Robin is sleeping – please see that she isn’t disturbed. I will be back in a few hours.”

 

The guard nodded at Nikolas in acknowledgement. Nikolas headed out the door and straight to the courthouse – he had some papers to file.

 

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“Are you having fun with Aunt Felicia?” Patrick sat in the basement of Dante’s building talking to his daughter over a secure phone line. “Are you being good?”

 

“Of course I am daddy.” The little girl giggled as she sat on the beach with Felicia. “It’s really pretty here. When are you and mommy coming to join us?”

 

Patrick wiped away the tear that came to his eye. “Soon baby, soon.” He hated that Robin didn’t know the whole story about Emma’s disappearance but it was for her own good. Robin was a terrible liar and if she knew everything she might not be able to hide it – especially given that her hormones were in overdrive due to the pregnancy.

 

Robert and Robin had had a long talk in the maze about the memories she had recovered and the fact that she may be carrying Patrick’s child. They had talked about her belief that Nikolas may have visited her while Helena was holding her but she said that her memories were incomplete and she wasn’t sure she could trust them. Robin had made it clear to Robert that he, Mac, Patrick and Anna were the only people she trusted now.

 

In the end it was Robert who had made the final decision to not tell Robin about their plans to take Emma to a safe house. The night of the ‘kidnapping’, he had gone to Robin and told her that he was going to stay as long as he could to help her through her doubts and fears and he would stand by her no matter what decision she made. They both knew that every room in the house was bugged so they made it sound like Robin was just having pre-wedding jitters, not that she was planning to leave Nikolas completely.

 

But that trust would be broken once she figured out that they had arranged for Emma’s disappearance. Robin believed that Mac and Felicia were just taking Emma to their house for the week, not taking her to a safe house out of state. Even though it was for Emma’s own good, keeping Robin in the dark was hurting her and Patrick wasn’t sure how much longer he could do it.

 

“I love you daddy.” Emma was ready to jump into the ocean and go swimming. “Tell mommy and the baby I love them.”

 

“We love you too Em.” Patrick hung up the phone and made a decision – he couldn’t do this to Robin anymore. She needed to know that her daughter was safe and not a prisoner of Helena Cassadine’s.

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Chapter 40

 

Mac was in his kitchen making himself a sandwich for lunch when Patrick walked in. “Hey, you want one?”

 

“No thanks Mac.” Patrick sat down at the table and waited until Mac had sat down with him before he spoke again. “I’m going to tell her Mac.”

 

It took Mac a moment to realize what Patrick was saying. “No. Patrick, I know that this is hard but…”

 

“No buts Mac. What we are doing to her is cruel and unnecessary. Robin will do anything to protect Emma, we both know that, so why keep her in the dark? We need to tell her the truth so that the fear doesn’t cause a problem with the baby.” Patrick ran his hands through his hair as he spoke. “If anything happens to the baby because of the stress from this kidnapping, I would never forgive myself and I don’t think you would be able to either.”

 

Mac thought about what Robin’s ex-husband was saying and realized he was right – Robin needed to know that Emma was okay for bother hers and the baby’s sakes. “Alright. Let’s do this.”

 

Mac set down his sandwich and followed Patrick up the stairs to the room Robin had been staying in. He smiled at the guard. “How is she?”

 

“Mr. Cassadine said she was sleeping when he left a little while ago.”

 

Patrick looked at Mac, alarmed by the news. Nikolas had said he would be at the office all day coordinating his security team in the effort to find Emma. “Nikolas was here?”

 

“Yes, he brought Dr. Scorpio some milk and, when he left, he said that she was taking a nap.” The guard noted the concerned looks on both men’s faces. “Was he not supposed to see her?”

 

Mac quickly covered. “No, he was allowed to see her but he had said he would be gone all day. We are just going to see how she is doing.”

 

Patrick opened the door and saw Robin sleeping on the bed. He quickly walked over to the bed and climbed on it. He laid down next to her and gently began stroking her hair. “Robin?”

 

She didn’t move, didn’t make a sound. Patrick said her name again, louder this time, and gave her a little shake. “Robin?”

 

Still nothing. Patrick sat up and looked at Mac. He picked Robin up but she still didn’t respond. “Robin, come on.”

 

Mac was scared. “Patrick, what is going on?”

 

“She’s unconscious.” Patrick got off the bed with Robin in his arms. “We need to get her to the hospital now.”

 

Mac didn’t need to be told twice. He ran down the stairs and pulled the car out with Patrick close behind him. Patrick sat in the back seat holding Robin as Mac drove them to General Hospital.

 

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“It’s about time you called back.” Nikolas was in his office when Helena returned his call. “Where are they?”

 

“My dear boy, I have no idea what you are talking about.” Helena was happily basking in the Greek sun and had no time for her grandson’s ramblings.

 

“Emma and Felicia – where did you take them?”

 

“Why would I take them? Robin is doing as she is told and you love her. We agreed that I would leave the lovely Dr. Scorpio and her daughter alone as long as she was marrying you.” Helena really didn’t see a need for the pointless conversation.

 

Nikolas stood up and began pacing the room. “Emma and Felicia Scorpio were kidnapped from Mac’s house two days ago. Robin is beside herself with worry and he ex-husband has been by her side from the moment it happened. They even got the WSB involved.”

 

This caught Helena’s attention. “The WSB? And Robert?” She would hate to lose her favorite chess partner.

 

“Robert has been working with them non-stop to find Emma.” Nikolas was happy to finally have Helena’s attention. “You need to bring them home.”

 

“But I don’t have them.” Helena couldn’t make it any clearer to her grandson. “I would tell you if I did but I had no idea they were even missing until you called.”

 

“Then who took them?”

 

“Well who stands to gain the most by the little girl’s disappearance? This does delay the wedding.” Helena wanted to push Nikolas’s suspicions in a different direction.

 

“I have already taken care of that issue.” Nikolas had snuck a Swiss marriage license into the grant proposal paperwork that Robin had signed. The license was now on file with the Port Charles Circuit Court. Sure, the witness signatures were not real but Drake and Robin’s family would never be able to prove it.

 

“But this is still bringing the two back together. After all, he is little Emma’s father and only he can understand what she is going through.” Helena was convinced that Patrick and Robin’s family had spirited Emma away.

 

“That son of a bitch.” Everything was falling into place now. Both Robert and Robin were out of Wyndamere and under WSB protection, effectively stopping the Cassadines plans for them. Emma was in a safe house and Robin was leaning on Patrick more than ever. It was absolutely brilliant or it would have been if Helena and Nikolas hadn’t figured it out. Now he could tell Robin what her family had done and he would be her hero once again, bringing Emma home to her. “I’ll take it from here grandmother.”

 

He hung up the phone and began gathering up his papers when his phone rang. “This is Nikolas Cassadine.”

 

“Mr. Cassadine, this is Nurse Spears from General Hospital.” The woman was efficient at her job and had followed protocol and called the patient’s husband upon her admittance to GH. Mrs. Cassadine was unconscious and her POA listed her husband. “I’m calling to tell you that your wife was just admitted as a patient here GH.”

 

“What happened?” Nikolas was running out the door as he asked the question.

 

“Your wife was brought in by her uncle and she was unresponsive – we need you to get here as soon as possible.” The nurse was making notes in Robin’s file as she spoke.

 

“I’m on my way but I want all visitors kept out of her room until I get there.” Nikolas hung up the phone and got in his car. He was going to tell his wife the truth and he would do everything in his power to make sure he was not interrupted.

 

Nikolas hit the gas and sped off to the hospital.

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Chapter 41

 

Patrick paced the hallway outside the ER waiting for a word, any word, about Robin and the baby. He walked up to the nurse’s desk. “Nurse Spears, when is the doctor going to come out and give us an update on the woman I brought in? We’ve been waiting for over two hours and her uncle is getting concerned.”

 

The nurse looked up from her computer. “Dr. Drake, I understand you only brought one person in tonight but I am keeping track over 30 patients – we are swamped. What was her name again?”

 

Patrick took a deep breath. “Robin Scorpio.”

 

The nurse looked back at her computer. “I don’t see Dr. Scorpio on the list.”

 

Patrick clinched his teeth. “Cassadine, it’s probably under Cassadine.”

 

The nurse went back to the computer. “Ah, here it is. It says here that she was discharged 20 minutes ago with her husband and her care was transferred to her private physician, Dr. Brines.”

 

“What!” Patrick’s outburst had brought Mac running over. “Why weren’t we told that she was gone?”

 

Mac looked at Patrick. “Gone? What do you mean she’s gone?”

 

“She’s on her way home.” Nikolas walked up behind the two men. “I would like to talk to you both.”

 

Mac could see the fury building in Patrick’s eyes and quickly stepped between the two men. “About what?”

 

“About the fact that you faked Emma’s kidnapping.”

 

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Patrick led Nikolas and Mac into his office - this was not a conversation to have in public. He leaned against his desk and glared at the man he once considered a friend. “What the hell are you talking about and where is Robin?”

 

“Robin is on her way home. The doctor said she had an extreme case of exhaustion and stress but she should be fine as long as she rests and her stress level is decreased, which will happen once you arrange for Emma to come home.” Nikolas remained standing while he spoke while Mac sat down on the couch. “Did you really think I wouldn’t figure out that this was all a ploy to get Robin away from me?”

 

Patrick opened up his mouth but Mac put up his hand. “We were trying to draw Helena out. Robert is convinced that she is not done trying to get to Robin and would see the chaos and the focus on Emma as a chance to make her move.”

 

“Why not include us?” Nikolas wasn’t buying a word of what Mac was trying to sell.

 

“Because we needed Helena to believe it and she would if Robin did. Let’s face it, Robin is not the best liar.” Mac was spinning the tale as best he could.

 

“So worrying her to the point she has to be hospitalized was the better choice?” Nikolas shook his head. “I will be telling Robin the truth and I expect Emma to be back in Port Charles and in her mother’s arms by tomorrow morning.”

 

“No.” Patrick was done playing games. He took a few steps forward and stared Nikolas straight in the eyes. “I’m done playing nice. Robin and I love each other and want to be together. It’s time you be a man and step out of the way.”

 

Nikolas couldn’t help flashback to when Jerry forced Robin and him to pretend to be a couple and Patrick had come over threatening him. He hadn’t backed down then and he wouldn’t now. “Robin is free to do whatever she wants. I’m sorry you can’t accept that she wants to stay with me and raise our child together.”

 

“That’s not your child and you know it.” Patrick decided it was time to lay all his cards out on the table. “I know that you have been doing something to alter Robin’s memories." Nikolas scoffed but Patrick didn't back down. "I know that you did it even if I can’t prove it yet. I know that you are still working with your grandmother on the takeover of ELQ. And I know that you and Robin aren’t really married.”

 

“Yes we are.” Nikolas had been expecting this. “And I can prove it.”

 

Mac decided it was time to step in. He got off the couch and stood by Patrick. “How? I have searched high and low and cannot find any evidence of your so-called marriage.” There was no point in playing nice anymore.

 

“The original copy of our marriage license was lost on our trip back. I finally got through all the red tape and got a new license today in the mail. I immediately took it over to the Port Charles courthouse and filed it.” Nikolas took a step forward, almost challenging Patrick. “Like it or not – Robin and I are married and we are having a child together. She is exactly where she wants to be.”

 

“You are a liar and a thief. This marriage isn’t real and I will prove it.” Patrick stood there seething with rage. It took every ounce of self control he had not to punch the man but he would not give Nikolas any ammunition against him.

 

“You can try but it will be a waste of your time.” Nikolas turned around and headed to Patrick’s office door. “Right now I need to go home and check on my wife. We’ll see how she feels about you after she finds out what you did.”

 

Patrick held his temper until Nikolas shut the door and then turned around and punched the wall. Mac was shocked. “Patrick!”

 

“I want to kill him Mac.” Patrick sat down and rubbed his hand. He had probably just fractured it but he didn’t care.

 

“I know but right now we need to do damage control.” Mac pulled out his phone. “First, we get Emma and Felicia headed home and then I will call Robert and Anna. We need a new plan.”

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Chapter 42

 

Nikolas carried up a glass of milk and some brownies to his and Robin’s bedroom. All in all, things had gone well tonight. Robin and the baby were both healthy and showing no ill effects from the sedative he had given her earlier. In addition, Patrick had been exposed for the liar he was, Robin was back at Wyndamere safe and sound and Emma would be home tomorrow. Everything was the way it should be.

 

He opened the door and nearly dropped the tray he was carrying. “What are you doing?”

 

Robin didn’t look at him as she finished packing her bag. “I called Jax and he has a suite waiting for me at the Metro Court. Maxie is going to bring Emma there tomorrow after she gets home.”

 

“I don’t understand.” Nikolas set down the tray and grabbed her hand as she finished zipping up the bag. “Why are you staying there?”

 

“Because I need some time to think.” Tears filled her eyes but Robin quickly blinked them back. “I have had a lot thrown at me over the past few days and I cannot sort it out if…”

 

“Then move to another room, you don’t have to leave the island.” Nikolas was trying not to push her but leaving wasn’t an option.

 

Robin shook her head and finally looked at him. “I have been lied to by the people I trust most and I need time to make sense of it all – for me and for my children.”

 

“Robin, I know that the lies Patrick and your family told you hurt but you can’t blame me for that.” Nikolas softly started stroking her hand.

 

“They aren’t the only ones who have been lying to me.” Robin pulled her hand from his and picked up the bag. “Were you ever going to tell me the truth about the baby?”

 

“What are you talking about?” Nikolas was trying to play innocent but he could see it wasn’t working.

 

She put her hand on her belly. “That there is a chance that he isn’t your child. I don’t know how I could have forgotten what happened at that shack but,” she paused, “it doesn’t matter now. What matters is I don’t know who to trust and until I do I cannot be with either one of you.”

 

Nikolas grabbed her hand as Robin headed towards the door. “I can’t let you leave.”

 

Robin took a deep breath. “Nikolas – you can’t stop me and, if you want to save our marriage, I would advise you not to try.”

 

Nikolas reluctantly let go of her hand. “At least let me send a guard to keep an eye on you. Helena may not have taken Emma this time but she may try to go after you now that you are not staying here.”

 

“Fine.” She took one last look around the room before heading to the door. “Is the launch ready?”

 

“Yes.” He remained sitting on the bed, praying that she wouldn’t reach out and open that door. His heart broke as she turned the knob and stepped out into the hall. “I love you Robin.”

 

Robin turned to him one last time before heading towards the stairs. “I’m sure you do. I’ll talk to you later.” She favored him with one last sad smile before heading away from him and Wyndamere.

 

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“What the hell Drake?” Robert paced the floor, furious at what Mac and Patrick had just told him. “You told him everything? Why would you do that?”

 

“I’m sorry but I just couldn’t take it anymore. I’m not a spy Robert – I’m not known for being able to hold my temper.” Patrick ran his hands through his hair. “Nikolas has been in control for far too long. It was time to let him know that he wasn’t getting away with everything he thought he was.”

 

If anyone could understand where Patrick was coming from it was Robert. Years ago he had made the decision to stay away from Robin to protect her. Now Patrick was in the same position and it was obvious that being separated from Robin was slowly killing him. “Look, I get where you were coming from but you let your heart overrule your brain and that mistake could cost us dearly.”

 

“Maybe not.” Mac was looking at him phone and smiled at the men. “Maxie just asked me when Emma is going to be home.”

 

“Why would she want to know that?” Patrick didn’t think Maxie had been included in their plans.

 

“Because Robin has asked her to bring Emma to her when she gets home tomorrow.” Mac sighed as his phone beeped and another text came through. “Maxie is making it very clear that both she and Robin are very upset with all of us at the moment.”

 

Patrick was failing to see how this was helping them. “How is this good news?”

 

“Because Maxie is taking Emma to the Metro Court – Robin is staying there while she tries to figure out what she wants to do.” Mac smiled at the men. “And she is staying there alone.”

 

“She left Nikolas?” Patrick couldn’t help but feel a little hopeful about this news.

 

“At least for now.” Mac looked at Robert. “And this is exactly the opening we need. I’m sure he still has a guard on her but…”

 

“But with her away from that damn island we will be able to get close to her again.” Robert smiled at Patrick. “Feel like winning back the heart of the woman you love?”

 

Patrick smirked back at Robert. “Absolutely.”

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Chapter 43

 

Robin hugged Maxie and then led her to the door. “Thank you again for everything. You know what to do?”

 

“Please – I love a little espionage and Lulu is going to help.” Maxie and Lulu had had a brief falling out over Dillon’s movie but that was quickly forgotten when Lulu discovered Dante had cheated on her. Maxie was by her friend’s side the minute Lulu called and it was Maxie who decided that Lulu needed a distraction – Robin’s search to discover what had happened to her during her captivity and fill in the missing pieces of the past years certainly fit the bill.

 

“Lulu? But Nikolas is her brother – what if we find out that he was involved?” Robin didn’t want to risk tipping her husband off to her plans.

 

“Lulu just wants the truth to come out – she is very big on that at the moment.”

 

Robin nodded her head. “Well, if anyone can understand that it’s me.”

 

Robin groaned and rubbed her belly, alarming Maxie. “Robin, are you okay?”

 

“I’m fine – he’s just being a little difficult today. It feels like he is running circles in my belly.” Robin continued to rub her stomach and the baby finally calmed down. “God help me – he is so much like his dad.”

 

“What do you mean?” Maxie was confused.

 

“Oh, you don’t know – this is Patrick’s baby.” Robin had lied when she told Nikolas that there was a chance he was the baby’s father – she knew without a doubt that it was Patrick’s.

 

Maxie fell back against the wall in shock. “Patrick’s!”

 

“Shhh.” Robin looked at the room where Emma was taking her nap and back at her cousin. “After the accident, Patrick and I…”

 

“Yes!” Maxie excitedly hugged her cousin. “But I don’t understand – how can you be so sure that it isn’t Nikolas’s baby?”

 

“I’ll explain it all to you at another time. Right now I need you to go to the hospital and get me that information.” Robin pushed her cousin out the door. “Kelly left the envelope with Epiphany. It has your name on it and you know Epiphany won’t let anyone else have it.”

 

“Alright, alright, I’m going. I’ll be back tonight and then we will figure this out together.” Maxie couldn’t help but hug her cousin one last time. “Thank you for trusting me with this. I love you.”

 

“I love you too Maxie.” Robin closed the door behind her cousin and locked it before sitting back down on the couch and opening up her laptop. Time to get back to what she did best – research.

 

The past few days at Mac’s house had been harrowing – her fear about Emma had been so great that she had barely slept or drank anything in days. Strangely, the change of scenery and diet had helped give Robin some clarity about her current situation.

 

Robin was certain that she was having Patrick’s baby, even if she couldn’t prove it until after he was born. Making love to Patrick without protection had been foolish, Robin understood that better than anyone, but she had no time for regrets. She had spoken with Patrick about the chance they took after the memory came back yesterday and he had assured her that he was still negative so all she had to do was concentrate on her children and having a healthy pregnancy and birth.

 

She felt the tears coming again as she remembered Patrick begging her to leave Nikolas once Emma came home to them. She was about to say yes when Mac called and told Patrick he needed to see him. Robin waited for him to come back but then Nikolas came by and she ended up in the hospital. Even still, she was ready to tell Nikolas she was going back to Patrick until she found out that he had helped arrange their daughter’s disappearance.

 

Robin looked at the timeline she had constructed of the last two years of her life – starting the day she left with Victor to save Jason. She was slowly beginning to piece it together but there were a lot of blanks and there was one thing she was certain of: something had been done to her memory to cause these blanks and it was time for her to figure out what it was. That was why she sent Maxie to GH – somewhere in her test results were the key to her memory loss and she was going to find it.

 

Then, and only then, could she figure out who she could trust and move on with her life.

 

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Nikolas heard the door to the living room open and took another drink from his glass while staring at a picture of himself with Robin and Emma. “What took you so long grandmother?”

 

Helena strode confidently into the room. “I heard that our little bird has escaped her cage. Are you ready to do things my way now?”

 

Nikolas took another long drink and nodded his head. “What do I need to do?”

Edited April 14, 2016 by cmahorror

[cmahorror]

Chapter 44

 

“Mrs. Robin Cassadine is here to see you sir.” Alfred stepped aside and allowed Robin to enter the room. “Will there be anything else?”

 

“No thank you Alfred. Would you please excuse my wife and I – we need to talk.” Nikolas stood up and walked over to Robin. “It is so good to see you. Please, have a seat.”

 

He gestured to the couch and Robin sat down, not because she wanted to but because her feet were killing her. “This won’t take long.” It had been two weeks since she had last seen Nikolas and what she had been able to piece together of the past two years was not flattering to the man. “I think you know why I am here – I want a divorce.”

 

Nikolas shook his head. “That is not going to happen.”

 

“I remember Nikolas.” Robin felt the tears coming but blinked them back.

 

“What do you remember?” Nikolas was not going to give anything away.

 

“I remember you visiting me in Paris. You knew Helena had me and you left me there. I remember creating a protocol for Helena, one that would alter a person’s memories, and her threatening to use it on my father unless I agreed to be her guinea pig.” She was trying to remain stony but the pain she felt at Nikolas’s betrayal was deep.

 

“I didn’t know that was how Helena got you to agree to be the test subject.” Nikolas saw no reason to implicate himself. “Is there anything else?”

 

Robin couldn’t stop the tears any longer. “I know that the protocol you were using on me caused me to lose our child and I will never forgive you for that.”

 

“Patrick killed our child!” Nikolas refused to take the blame. “If he hadn’t been badgering you, you would be pregnant with my child right now and not his.”

 

Robin’s hand flew to her mouth and then her belly. “Oh my God, you know he isn’t yours.”

 

Nikolas sat down next to Robin. “But he could be. We could raise him together.”

 

“No.” Robin’s tears flowed freely down her cheeks but she wiped them away.

 

“Yes Robin, we will.” He took a deep breath and opened up the computer that was sitting on the coffee table. “And this is why.”

 

Robin looked at the screen and saw Patrick and Emma sitting on the couch at her old house watching TV on the screen. “You bastard.”

 

“I would hate for Patrick or Emma to disappear – you have been separated from your daughter for far too long as it is.”

 

Robin’s eyes never left the screen. “Why are you doing this? I am not in love with you and I never will be.”

 

“But I love you and you are my family.” He took Robin’s hand in his. She tried to pull away but he kept a firm grip as he continued speaking. “We have a special connection, we always have. I need someone by my side as I create a new chapter in the Cassadine saga, someone who is strong, beautiful and smart. You are all those things and more Robin.”

 

“But I am in love with Patrick and I always will be.” Robin looked at Nikolas and the truth came to her in a flash. “This is Helena – she came up with this plan.”

 

“My grandmother feels that we make a wonderful couple and will do anything to keep us together. I did seek her advice and she gave it to me. She has a soft spot for you ever since you saved her life.”

 

“Something I am seriously regretting.” Robin shook her head - she didn't have a choice and they both knew it. “Fine, but I have a few of stipulations. First and foremost, my family is safe from your family and that includes Patrick, Matt and Noah.”

 

“I’ll let my grandmother know.” He had expected this.

 

“Second, the shares of ELQ you acquired are returned to the Quartermaines.” Robin had spoken to Monica about the takeover and knew Nikolas held the majority of the shares now. “I’m sure you have moved enough money around to make Cassadine Industries solvent again.”

 

Nikolas had not expected this but Robin was right – CI was in the best shape it had ever been. “Fine – I’ll contact Monica and make the arrangements.”

 

“Last, Patrick is this child’s father and he gets to be his father. No claiming that he is yours just because we are married.” Robin would not keep Patrick away from his children.

 

Nikolas had to think about that demand for a minute. After a long silence he answered her. “Fine – as long as you agree to these two conditions: first, we have our second ceremony – complete with a New York marriage license – in two weeks and second, you agree to have another child with me within a year of this child’s birth.”

 

“Why do you want a new license?” Robin knew from her investigating that their license from Switzerland was on file at the PC courthouse.

 

“Just want to cover all bases – your parents are international spies who are hell bent on keeping us apart after all.” He noticed that Robin had avoided the second part of his demands.

 

“I’ll never love you – not the way you want.” Robin wanted to make sure that Nikolas had no illusions about their situation.

 

“We’ll see. I take it that your answer is yes.” It took a minute but Robin finally nodded her assent and Nikolas pulled out his phone. “Please go and collect Mrs. Cassadine’s belongings from the Metro Court hotel – she is moving back home.”

[cmahorror]

Chapter 45

 

Patrick paced his office as he waited for Robin to show up. She had texted him this morning and asked to meet with him and discuss a few things regarding Emma and the baby. He was just about to call her and make sure she was still coming by when Robin entered his office. “Sorry, I took a nap and overslept.”

 

Patrick just laughed. “Hey, you need your rest.” He took her hand and led her to the couch. “Please have a seat.”

 

Robin sat down and leaned back on the couch that they had spent many hours on together through the years – consulting and making love. “Thank you.”

 

“So what did you want to talk to me about?” Patrick prayed she was finally forgiving him for his part in Robert’s plan and was moving back home.

 

She smiled at him and handed him some papers from her purse. “These are relinquishment of parental rights papers…”

 

“Absolutely not!” Patrick threw the papers on the floor, stood up and walked to the door. He was furious that she would even consider asking him to sign away his rights to their child. “It will be a cold day in hell before I let Nikolas Cassadine raise my child.”

 

Robin sighed. “If you would let me finish what I was going to say is that these are paper that Nikolas signed relinquishing all rights to the baby. He has admitted that there is no possible way he can be the father and will not try for custody of the baby.”

 

“What?” Patrick walked back over and picked up the papers – reading them carefully. After a few minutes he sat down with tears in his eyes and smiled at his ex-wife. “He is finally giving up.”

 

“Yes. I also have a list of my appointments with Kelly so you can be there. The next sonogram is in a month and we should find out the sex then.” Robin handed the paper to him. “I want you to be there for the baby as much as you want.”

 

Patrick took the piece of paper and got a sinking feeling in his stomach. “Why is he doing this Robin?”

 

Robin was about to answer him when the door opened. Joseph poked his head in the door. “Five minutes Mrs. Cassadine – we need to get back to Wyndamere for your final dress fitting.” He nodded at Patrick. “Dr. Drake.”

 

Patrick watched Joseph close the door and then looked at the papers in his hand. “Robin, there is another way.”

 

“I really need to get going.” She stood up but Patrick stopped her from moving.

 

Reaching up, Patrick took Robin’s face in his hands. “Robin you don’t need to do this. We can fight him.”

 

The tears fell down Robin’s face. “I love you so much and I will do everything in my power to protect you and our children.” She gently touched his face before stepping away from him.

 

Patrick wasn’t done. He grabbed Robin and pulled her into his arms, kissing her fiercely.

 

Robin didn’t fight him for even a second. She knew that this may be the last time she got to experience this kind of passion and love and she wasn’t going to end the moment willingly.

 

Patrick wrapped his arms tighter around her pulled her gently down on the couch. His hand reached for her shirt and pulled it up. He slid his hand up to the swell of her belly and gently caressed her baby bump for a moment before moving it towards her chest.

 

A knock on the door interrupted the moment. Robin shook her head and answered it. “I’ll be out in a moment Joseph.”

 

Reluctantly, Robin pushed Patrick off of her and stood up, carefully tucking her shirt back in. “I have to go.”

 

“Stay.” Patrick took hold of her hand. “Stay and we will figure a way out of this together.”

 

A tear slipped down Robin’s cheek. “God I wish that was true but the Cassadines have made me disappear too many times to take any chances with you or our children. At least this way I can keep us all safe and in the same town. Never forget that I love you Patrick, so much.”

 

Knowing that he couldn’t stop her from leaving at the moment, Patrick let go of her hand. “And I love you so much.” He stood up and walked her to the door. “This isn’t over Robin – we aren’t over. Somehow, someway, we will be a family again.”

 

He kissed her softly and then opened the door, allowing her to walk away but vowing it would only be temporary. Patrick waited until he saw Robin get on the elevator before he shut the door and called Mac. “Robin just left – I’m on my way.”

 

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“So she is going through with the wedding?” Mac couldn’t believe what he was hearing.

 

“She made it very clear that Nikolas threatened me and the kids if she didn’t go through with it.” Patrick shook his head. “Has there been any progress made in proving that the marriage license on file is a fake?”

 

“The handwriting experts at the WSB have verified that Robin’s signature is authentic. We are still trying to verify the witnesses and track down the judge. Nikolas really signed away all rights to the baby?” Mac still couldn’t believe this latest turn of events.

 

“I have the papers right here. I made an appointment with Diane so I could make sure that they are legal but it looks like he is willing to let the baby go.” Patrick took a deep breath. “I think he may have added that into the bargain.”

 

Mac was confused. “What into the bargain?”

 

“Another child - my guess would be that he will want to get her pregnant right after she recovers from having our baby.” Patrick looked at Mac curiously. “Did you know his father?”

 

“Not really – I mean I know he was insane and obsessed with Laura and then Lulu.”

 

“You know in all the time I have known him, Nikolas has barely talked about him. The only times he has mentioned the man was to worry that whatever caused his father to go insane might have been passed on to him or Spencer. Do you think that is what happened?” Patrick was trying to understand just why Nikolas would not let Robin go.

 

“It’s possible – the Cassadines have never been known for their mental stability.” Mac couldn’t believe that Patrick cared about that. “What brought that on?”

 

“Maybe if I understand why Nikolas is doing this than I can do something to stop it.” Patrick stood up and walked to the door. “I’m going back to the hospital and review Nikolas’s medical records.”

 

“You’re going to help the man who is trying to keep the woman you love away from you?” Mac stared at Patrick incredulously.

 

“Yes, because he saved Robin’s life and he protected her from Faison and Obrecht. If that man is still in there than maybe there is a chance to get everyone out of this without any more pain – maybe even get him to turn on his grandmother.” Patrick put his hand on the door knob. “I’ll be at the hospital – let me know what you find out about the license.”

 

Mac nodded. “I will and Patrick,” Patrick turned around, “good luck. Nikolas was one of Robin’s best friends at one time and I know she would love to have that man, that friend, back.”

Edited April 17, 2016 by cmahorror

[ulkis]

Reading some fanfic summaries and this one especially made me shake my head in the Jason way:

 

Robin is in trouble, she is being hunted by Moreno and she and her babies has no where to go. Will Jason and Sonny help her after what she did in telling AJ about Michael? Set in 1999

[HeatLifer]

after what she did in telling AJ about Michael?

Lmaoooooooooo. Decades later, it still cracks me up. How EVUL, Robin!

[ulkis]

Lmaoooooooooo. Decades later, it still cracks me up. How EVUL, Robin!

 

That person appears to be a Robin fan though. Look at all these other delightful summaries from them:

 

Jason and Robin are secretly seeing each other and something happens and Jason loses Robin again. A month later Robin finds out she is pregnant. Will Jason be able to win Robin back? Will she forgive Jason again? What happens now that she is pregnant and they are not together? Will she understand why Jason did what he did?

 

When Robin's life is in danger and the only way out is for Jason to marry her to save her and kick Carly out will he do it? What will Carly do? What danger is Robin facing? What will Robin do about Carly? Is Jason willing to let Michael go to save Robin? Read to find out.

 

Robin is in trouble from the mob in Italy and Mac goes to Sonny and Jason asking for help. Will they help Mac? Will Robin accept their help? Read to find out.

 

When a man from Robin's past is coming to work with Robin on a new protocol study she needs help because of what this man did to her, she tells him she is engaged and living with her fiance, Jason volunteers to be her fiance for as long as the study is which is fifteen months and to protect her because of what this man did to Robin. Will love bloom between the ex-lovers?

 

Robin comes home with children that she tried to tell Jason about but Carly who knew refused to tell him because she knew he would go to Paris after Robin. Now years later she is coming home with secrets. Will the truth come out that Carly knew and will Jason and Sonny forgive her when they wouldn't forgive Robin? What will Carly & Courtney do now that Robin is coming home?

 

Jason said such horrible things to her on the bridge and Robin can't believe what he said to her, she had intended to tell him she was pregnant but after what he said she just couldn't. Will she leave for Paris or stay in Port Charles? Will she tell Jason she is pregnant? What will Carly do? Will he win Robin back or is it too late for them? Has he hurt her too much to win her back

 

When Manny hurts Robin what will Jason do? Can Sam live with it or will she walk away? How will Robin heal from this horrible thing? Who all will be there for Robin? Will they catch Manny and if they do what will Jason or Mac do to him? Who will be coming to P.C. to help Robin?

 

This story takes place in 1998/1999 Robin has had enough of Carly and her demands and her schemes and Jason finally realizes he has pushed Robin too far. Will Jason finally realize what his neglect and stress of dealing with Carly has done to Robin? Will he choose Michael and Carly or Robin? If he chooses Robin what will Carly do? Read and find out.

 

When Sonny & Jason insult Robin and upsets her what will Robin do? Will she continue to protect them? If she doesn't what will make her give them another chance? What will happen when Jason and Sonny find out something surprising about Robin? Will everyone who knows that Jason & Sonny insult her forgive them? More interesting then it sounds. Read & Review!

 

It's Patrick and Robin's Wedding Day, but the groom isn't excited, he is fearful and decides to leave. He leaves a horrible letter. What will Robin do? What will Jason do? How will these two react when Patrick suddenly shows up after Jason and Robin reaffirm their love for each other wanting Robin back? Will Robin choose Patrick or Jason? What about her family? Rewrote Chapter One

 

https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2422116/cinderella9056

[HeatLifer]

!!!!!!!

The best thing that ever happened to Robin was getting away from Sonny/Jason/Carly storywise. Thank you, SBu's wife, for getting Kimmie to come back to do >>>>>>>>>>> stuff.

[Lobsel Vith]

Robin is in trouble from the mob in Italy and Mac goes to Sonny and Jason asking for help. Will they help Mac? Will Robin accept their help? Read to find out.

I guess Robert, Anna, Sean, or anyone else with the WSB wasn't an option for Mac. Maybe it's the same Mac from the spoof "A Day at the PCPD" and he now has Sonnyitis.

[cmahorror]

I'm back lol!

Sorry, been a bad couple of weeks for me but I should be able to start updating on a regular basis again - that is if anyone is still interested in my stories.

Enjoy!

Cristina

 

Chapter 46

“So do you see anything?” The two men were sitting in Patrick’s office going over the dozens of papers sitting on Patrick's desk. Patrick had brought Matt in to review all the medical records he had managed to collect on Nikolas. “Anything at all?”

“I’m sorry but no. The tumor was benign and there are no traces of any drugs in his system.” Matt pulled out Nikolas’s most recent exam. A month ago, Nikolas had come in and done his yearly follow-up and it included a CT and a full blood panel. Marucci had taken over the case since Nikolas did not want Robin’s ex-husband treating him. “Everything points to Nikolas acting on his own volition and being of sound mind.”

Patrick kicked the desk and leaned back in his chair. “Damn it! I was hoping that there was something medically wrong with him. Something I could fix so I could…”

“So you could be the one to save Robin.” Matt smiled at his brother. “Patrick, she loves you. She is doing this to protect you and the children.”

“But I want to protect her. For once I want to be the man she deserves.” Patrick’s heart ached as he remembered all the times he had let Robin down. Refusing to even consider having a child with her, cheating on her with Lisa, making her wait after she came back from the dead and divorcing her without a second thought. This didn’t even include the hundreds of little ways that he had let her down over the past ten years. “Everything I have done to her, all the ways I have failed her…”

“Hey – she loves you.” Matt could see how much this whole situation was tearing his brother apart and how much pain he was in. “She loves you and your children more than anything – that is why she made Nikolas relinquish all his rights to this baby.”

“I want her home Matt. I want her and Emma and our baby home.” Patrick picked back up the file. “Why is he doing this? Emily is the love of his life and he was involved with Liz. Robin and him were just friends.”

“But didn’t Mac say something about Nikolas having feelings for Robin while she was dating Jason? Hell, you told me about being jealous about how close they were when you first came to Port Charles and starting chasing her.” After Robin’s supposed death and before he went to prison, Matt had gotten the full Robin and Patrick love story straight from the man himself. Matt had hoped that talking about Robin would help Patrick with his grief.

“Yeah, I even saw him kiss her once while I was on a date with Carly.” Patrick shivered almost instinctively as remembered using Carly to make Robin jealous when they were still in their no-strings arrangement. Robin had gotten up to confront the couple but Nikolas had grabbed her and pulled her into a kiss. Patrick’s anger grew as he watched the two walk onto the balcony of the Metro Court with Nikolas’s hand on Robin’s butt. “I wanted to kill him back then and I knew he wasn’t a threat to mine and Robin’s relationship.”

“Trust me – that doesn’t solve anything.”

Patrick cringed. “I’m sorry Matt – I didn’t mean it like that.”

“I know.” Matt leaned back in his chair. “So what do we do now? We know that Robin only agreed to stay in this marriage because Nikolas is threatening you and the kids.”

Patrick ran his hands through his hair. “I don’t know. Are you sure you remember the wedding?”

Matt sighed. “It is not as clear as it used to be but I still remember it.” He noticed the disappointed look that creeped across his brother’s face. “That doesn’t mean that it is a real memory – it just means I can’t prove it isn’t. Sorry.”

“You have nothing to be sorry for.” Patrick stood up. “Want to get something to eat?”

Matt was just about to answer when they heard a knock on the door. “Expecting company?”

“No.” Patrick opened the door and was surprised to see Jason standing there. “What do you want?”

“Is Robin still at Wyndamere?” Jason pushed his way in to the office.

Patrick smirked at the man. “Please Jason, come in and have a seat.”

“Is Robin still at Wyndamere?” Jason was not in the mood for games.

“Yes.” Patrick really didn’t want to talk to Jason right now. “The vow renewal ceremony is being done next weekend on Spoon Island. Why?”

“Does she want to stay there?”

Patrick thought about lying but he may need Jason’s help. “No – Nikolas threatened me and the kids so that she would stay married to him. But he did relinquish custody of the baby Robin is carrying so I can be his father from the day he is born.”

“Robin is bargaining with him.” Jason couldn’t help but smile at his ex-girlfriend’s audacity. “She also managed to get Nikolas to sell us back all our shares of ELQ stock. As of this afternoon, all shares have returned to their rightful owners.”

“Of course she did.” It didn’t surprise Patrick in the least that Robin wanted to help the Quartermaines – Alan and Monica had been there for her through some terrible times. Patrick figured that they had always hoped that Jason would marry Robin and she could be a permanent part of the family.

But that hadn’t happened. Robin and Patrick had met and fallen head over heels in love with each other. She was his soul mate and he would do everything in his power to be with her again. Jason spoke again. “I take it that Robert and Mac are working on getting Robin out of this situation?”

Patrick nodded. “Of course.”

“Good – I want in.”

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Nikolas strolled into the living room and sat down next to Robin. “All the shares are back in the Quartermaine’s hands. Happy?”

Robin bit her lip so as not to bite out a sharp remark. She took a second to control herself and answered him. “I am happy to hear that you are a man of your word.”

“Of course.” He attempted to wrap his arms around Robin but she stood up and walked to the other side of the room. “Robin, we are married.”

“A marriage that would have never happened if I hadn’t been brainwashed. A marriage I still wouldn’t be in if I weren’t being blackmailed. Don’t make this anything other than what it is – a business arrangement.” Robin wasn’t about to play into Nikolas’s delusions.

Nikolas stood up and walked over to Robin. “I love you and you love me. I can wait to go back to the way we were but I will only wait so long. The vow renewal is next week and then everything goes back to the way it was before – you and I together in the same room as husband and wife.” Robin had moved into one of the other bedrooms when she returned to the castle.

“But…”

“No buts Robin. One week.” Nikolas reached up and touched her cheek but Robin stepped away. “I love you.” He then turned and left the room.

Robin waited until he left to go back to the couch and cry. She laid down on the couch and gently rubbed her belly. “One week.”

[Lillybee]

Welcome back and thank you.

[cmahorror]

Chapter 47

Emma spun around gleefully in her dress. “What do you think mommy?”

“I think you are beautiful baby girl.” Robin was sitting on her bed and smiled at Emma as she tried on her bridesmaid dress. The little girl was thrilled to be standing by her mom’s side as she married Nikolas. “Now why don’t you get changed back into your regular clothes so we can go for a walk through the maze before dinner?”

Emma giggled and nodded her head. “Ok mommy.” She ran out the door and straight into Nikolas. “Sorry Nikolas.”

“It’s alright Emma.” He hugged her and then stepped back. “You look amazing. Is that dress for the wedding?”

“Yes – mommy let me pick it out myself.” Emma said the words with great pride. The dress had a black velvet top and a dark green satin skirt that hit her right at her knees and she had fallen in love with it the moment she saw it in the dress shop. “Do you like it?”

“I love it and guess what?” Nikolas knelt down so he was face to face with the little girl. “Spencer will be here this weekend and he is going to be my best man.”

“Oh.” Emma wasn’t sure how to feel about this news. The last time Spencer was in town he was mean to her and Cam.

“I promise he will be on his best behavior and he is excited that you are going to be his sister.” Nikolas smiled at the little girl, trying to reassure her. “If he causes you any problems, you tell me and I will take care of it. Sound good?”

Emma nodded and hugged Nikolas. “Thank you! I’ll be right back mommy.”

Robin’s smile stayed on her face until Emma left her sight. She turned to Nikolas and addressed him with little emotion in her voice. “What do you want?”

“I want to touch base with you regarding some final details for the rehearsal dinner and the wedding. Is your family planning to attend?” Nikolas sat down on the bed next to her.

“Yes to both events. My dad is still planning on walking me down the aisle too. What about you? Any long lost family members joining the party?” Robin expected Helena to show up any day now.

“Just Lulu and my mom.” Nikolas had insisted that Helena go back to Greece now that Robin was back in line. “You were the one who wanted a small ceremony. Did you find a dress?”

“Yes.” Robin had chosen a light pink dress – she refused to wear a white dress for this fake marriage ceremony. “Will that be all – I want to go for a walk with Emma before dinner.”

“Maybe I could join you?” Nikolas was trying to spend as much time as possible with Robin and Emma as a family. He needed to show Robin that this marriage was best for all parties involved.

Robin answered him as she stood up and headed towards the closet. “Does it really matter what I say?”

“Of course it does. I love you Robin and I love Emma. I think it’s important that we spend time together as a family. I don’t want her to worry that this child or the one we have next will take her place with us.”

Robin rolled her eyes as she grabbed her jacket. “Let’s go.”

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“That is great news – I’ll tell Patrick.” Mac hung up his phone and smiled at the doctor sitting in his living room. “Frisco managed to track down the judge who signed the marriage license. He apparently retired right after the ceremony and is living in a mansion in the south of France.”

Patrick scoffed. “Pretty swank digs for a guy who spent his life in public service.”

“Not only that but he was only 40 when he retired. Apparently he had a monetary windfall not too long ago.” Mac shook his head at the news.

Patrick couldn’t believe that they finally had a break. The wedding was supposed to be in two days and so far they had not been able to do anything to stop it. “Sounds an awful lot like bribery to me.”

“That’s what we thought. Frisco is still trying to get in touch with the guy but the hope is that this was a payoff to sign off on the marriage license without performing a ceremony.” Mac was hopeful – a ceremony was required for the license to be valid.

“He needs to find this judge before Saturday.” Patrick stood up and began pacing the room. “I know Nikolas is going to insist on a New York license being signed. Once she does that and goes through with the ceremony…”

“I know Patrick.” Mac stopped the pacing man. “We will stop that from happening Patrick. One way or another – this nightmare ends this weekend.”

[cmahorror]

Chapter 48

“Are you sure Frisco?” Mac flopped down on the couch in defeat. “Yes, I understand. Thank you.” He looked at Patrick. “The judge disappeared.”

“How?” Patrick couldn’t believe this. Mac was in his tux and getting ready to head to the church for Robin’s wedding – she had not wanted to get married at Wyndamere. “Mac – the wedding is in less than an hour.”

“I know Patrick.” Mac was as disappointed as Patrick was. “I am going to do everything I can to stop this wedding from happening but right now the Cassadines hold all the cards. Robin will not back out because she feels she is protecting you and the children. Nikolas will have every guard watching her so kidnapping her is out of the question.”

“She can’t marry him Mac. She doesn’t love him.” Patrick ran his hands through his hair in frustration.

“I know Patrick.” Mac was about to say something when his phone rang. He looked at the caller ID and was surprised by who was calling. “It’s Robin.” He pushed the send button and answered the call. “What is it sweetheart?”

“Uncle Mac, thank God. My dad is MIA and I was hoping that you would walk me down the aisle.” Robin stood in her dress as her mother called Robert and chewed out his voicemail.

“Of course I will sweetheart but are you sure he won’t be there on time?” Robert hadn’t said a word about leaving to Mac.

“Yes – he said there was no way in hell he would give me away to a Cassadine.” Robin sighed. “Please Uncle Mac, walk me down the aisle?”

“Of course I will sweetheart. I love you.” Mac hung up the phone and looked at Patrick. “Robert bailed out of the wedding so I am walking Robin down the aisle.”

“What?” Patrick was surprised by this latest turn of events. “He’s just going to abandon Robin on her wedding day?”

“He told her he would never give her to Nikolas.” Mac stood up and headed to the door. “I need to go – my girl needs me.”

“Of course Mac.” Patrick watched Robin’s uncle leave and sat back on the couch, wracking his brain to figure out some way to stop the wedding but nothing came to mind.

Patrick stood up and walked to the mantle and stared at the photos there – him, Robin and Emma through the years almost from the very beginning. There was a picture of them at the bachelor auction the night Sam was shot. Next to it were the two of them at Luke and Laura’s wedding – a duplicate hung in his locker at work. There several photos from their wedding there as well but the one he latched onto was one from right before Robin went to save Jason. It was an informal family photo – him, Robin and Emma on the couch in jeans and sweaters. Maxie had come over with her new camera and had snapped a picture of the family as they were reading a book together. A perfectly ordinary moment in a perfectly ordinary day in the life of their family – one moment before the bottom fell out of their world once again.

Patrick set the picture back down. Less than a month later Victor blackmailed Robin into leaving and he lost his faith in the only woman he had ever loved. He could try and blame the accident and Gabriel’s death for the divorce but the truth was that he had given up on Robin and their marriage the moment she walked out the door to go with Victor. It wasn’t right or fair but that was his cross to bear.

Now, due to his willful ignorance, Robin was about to marry a man she didn’t love to protect and him and their children. Patrick picked up his glass of water off the table and took a small drink before throwing the glass into the fireplace. “Whoa! I am not cleaning that up.”

Patrick looked at his brother before bending down to pick up the shards of glass. “I just…”

“I understand.” Matt bent down to help his brother. “The woman you love is about to marry another man but I think I can help.”

Patrick dropped the pieces of glass and studied Matt carefully. A smile grew across his face as he realized what Matt was saying. “You remember.”

Matt nodded. “I do and we can take of care of this mess later after we clean up another one.”

“What are we waiting for? We’ve got a wedding to stop.” The brothers ran out the door and headed to the church.


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Robert couldn’t help but laugh as he listened to the fourth of five voicemails left by Anna – she was furious with him. He stretched his legs as he threw his backpack on his back and headed out of the airport. The flight had been long but it was a trip well worth taking.

Robert hailed a cab and got in, smiling at his companion. “Queen of Angels Church please and step on it – we have a wedding to get to.”

[cmahorror]

Chapter 49

Mac watched Robin as picked up her bouquet from the dresser. “I saw Jason was out there.”

“He and Sam wanted to be here to support me and Nikolas. Sam is his cousin after all.” Robin smoothed down the dress. “How do I look?”

Mac smiled at her. Walking over, he took her hand in his. “Beautiful.” He sighed. “Robin, are you sure you want to do this?”

“Mac – trust me. I know exactly what I am doing.” Robin raised up her arm and Mac wrapped his around it.

He kissed her cheek and gently pulled her down her veil. “I love you Robin.”

“I love you too Mac.” She looked at the still closed door. “It’s time.”

Mac opened the door and led his niece to the door of the chapel.

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Nikolas stood at the altar, anxiously awaiting the start of the ceremony. In less than 30 minutes the ceremony would be over, the license would be signed and Robin would legally be his wife.

Spencer tugged on his dad’s sleeve. “Is Robin really going to be my new mommy?”

Nikolas smiled at his little boy. “Yes.” Nikolas had already had paperwork drawn up for Robin to adopt the boy. “You, me, Robin, Emma and the baby are going to be a family.”

Spencer didn’t say anything else, just smiled brightly at his dad. Both Cassadine men turned and stared down the aisle as the music started and the chapel doors opened.

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“You look beautiful baby.” Robin gently brushed her daughter’s cheek with her hand.

“You look beautiful too mommy. I love you.” Emma hugged her mom and then turned around to walk down the aisle.

“I love you too baby.” Robin watched her little girl march down the aisle, moving carefully to the music. She turned to her uncle. “Let’s do this.”

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Nikolas smiled at Emma as she made her way down the aisle and took her place on the opposite side of the altar. He turned his attention back to the end of the aisle and his breath stopped as Robin appeared in the doorway on Mac’s arm. His smile turned into a small smirk as his bride slowly walked her way down the aisle towards him.

Robin looked at everyone but Nikolas as she made her way towards the altar. She smiled as she reached the front of the aisle and saw her mom, Maxie, Jason and Sam sitting in the front pew.

The preacher smiled at her as she took her place between Emma and Nikolas. “Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the marriage of Nikolas and Robin.”

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Patrick couldn’t believe the traffic. “Why the hell are there so many people out today?”

Matt was maneuvering around the cars as best he could but it seemed like everyone was determined to go exactly the speed limit. “I don’t know.” He looked at his brother. “I’m going to get you there.”

“Matt…”

“Patrick, we are going to get there.” Matt refocused his attention on the road. “We are going to get there and we are going to stop her from marrying him.”

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“Do you Nikolas, take this woman, Robin, to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live?”

Nikolas didn’t even hesitate. “I do.”

The preacher turned to Robin. “And do you Robin, take this man, Nikolas, to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live?”

Robin took a deep breath. “I…

“No, she doesn’t!” Patrick came running into the church with Matt right behind him. “Don’t do it Robin – don’t marry him.”

Nikolas stepped towards Patrick. “She is already married to me – this is just a formality.”

“No she’s not.” Matt took his place beside his brother. “There was no wedding in Switzerland and you know it.”

Nikolas scoffed at the man. “Obviously you are having problems with your memory – you were there when I married Robin.”

“No, I was brainwashed by Helena and memories of a wedding that never happened were planted in my brain.” Matt glared at Nikolas. “You messed with mine and Robin’s heads.”

Nikolas nodded at the guards. “It’s obvious that this is a desperate attempt to help your brother by stopping this ceremony. But unless you have some proof of these allegations you need to leave.”

Both men were silent but a voice piped up behind them to help. “I have proof.” Robert stepped into the church with another man. “Everyone, I would like to introduce you to Judge Stoecklin.”

Patrick turned around and smiled. This was the judge that had signed the marriage license and there was only one reason Robert would have brought the man here today. He turned back around and smiled at Robin. “He’s the man who is going to prove that you have never been married to Nikolas.”

[cmahorror]

Chapter 50

Robin nodded at Maxie who jumped out of her seat and took Emma’s hand. “Do you want to go and look at the garden out front?”

“But what about the wedding?” Emma didn’t understand what was going on.

Robin smiled at her daughter. “Go with Maxie – I promise you I will not get married without you.”

Emma took Maxie’s hand and followed her back down the aisle. Lulu stood up moments later. “Nikolas, why don’t I take Spencer out back to the playground?”

Nikolas glared at Patrick but nodded his head. Lulu grabbed Spencer and dragged him out of the chapel. “What the hell is going on here?”

Robert and the judge walked up the aisle and stood with Patrick and Matt. “You must have thought you were so smart – using Robin’s own protocol to brainwash her so you could convince her that you were married.”

“I have no idea what you are talking about.” Nikolas turned around and looked at Robin and was surprised to see Jason standing right behind her. “Robin…”

Robin took a few steps forward and smiled at her dad. “I was getting worried.”

“Sorry sweetheart – the flight took a little longer than I thought.”

Patrick looked at Robin and then back at Robert. “What is going on here?”

Robin walked past Nikolas and stood by her dad. She turned to her ex-brother-in-law. “The counteragent worked?”

“Like a charm.” Matt had been surprised when Robin had slipped him a counteragent to whatever Nikolas had used on them a few weeks ago. She had begged him not to say a word to Patrick until they were certain it was working. “Thank you again.”

Nikolas took a step back. “I don’t understand.”

“It took a little while, but once I stopped drinking your nightly tea, I started to get my memories back from my time with your grandmother.” Robin took a deep breath as tears came to her eyes. “You knew she had me. You knew she was keeping me away from my little girl and you let her do it.”

“Robin, you are just confused.” Nikolas took a step forward. “Now we need to finish the ceremony.”

Patrick blocked Nikolas from getting any closer to Robin. “This is over.”

“Yes, the judge here was telling me a lovely little tale about how you bribed him to create a fake marriage license for you with my daughter’s name on it.” Robert clapped the judge on the back. “There was no wedding ceremony and my little girl never said I do.”

Nikolas looked around the chapel. Jason, Mac and Jason were behind him and Robert, Matt and Patrick were in between him and Robin. He tried to regain control of the situation. “He’s lying.”

“No, he’s not.” Matt didn’t back down. “I remember Helena and the tapes and Dr. Brines all telling me the same thing – that I was witness to a wedding that never happened.”

“It’s over Nikolas.” Robin stared him straight in the eyes. “I know that you and I were never married. I know that you and your grandmother were drugging me. I don’t love you and I never will. I am leaving here today with my family and you are not going to stop me.”

“Are you sure you want to do that?” Nikolas glared at Robin. “You need to think about this very carefully Robin.”

Patrick grabbed Nikolas by the lapels of his tuxedo. “Are you threatening her?”

“Of course not.” Nikolas pushed Patrick off of him. He was about to say something else when Robert’s phone rang.

“Yes Frisco? Wonderful.” Robert hung up the phone. “Your grandmother has been arrested – she is being transported to Steinmauer prison as we speak to await trial for many crimes including the kidnapping of my daughter.”

Nikolas took stock of the situation and turned to his mother. “I’m sorry but I need to go see what is going on with my grandmother. Would you please take Spencer for the night?”

Laura didn’t know what to say so she just nodded her head and then headed out to meet up with her daughter and grandson. Once his mother was out of the building he turned back to the group. “I need to get going but I will talk to you later Robin. No matter what anyone says – you are my wife and I will prove it to you. I will be in touch once I get back to town.”

Robert glared at the man. “That marriage license will be declared invalid before your plane lands in Switzerland. Give it up Cassadine – it’s over.”

“Like I said – I will be in touch soon. Goodbye Robin.” Nikolas turned around and headed out the side door of the church.

Robin relaxed the second the door shut behind him. She turned to her father and hugged him close. “You really need to work on your timing – we were almost to the end of the ceremony.”

“I know sweetheart but…”

“What the hell is going on?” Patrick stared at the father-daughter duo and shook his head. “You two were working together?”

Robin sighed. “Yes. Once my memories starting coming back I realized I needed my dad’s help to figure out what had happened to me and prove that the wedding was a false memory. I didn’t want to take a chance with the counteragent so I had my dad track down the judge.”

“Why didn’t you tell us?” Mac couldn’t believe that Robin hadn’t turned to him for help.

“Because I thought it was best to keep it between the two of us.” Robert smiled at his daughter. “The only other people who knew anything were Maxie and Lulu so they could get the children out of here once I got to the church.”

Robin walked over and took Patrick’s hands in hers. “I am sorry I didn’t tell you what was going on but I love you and I love our children and I did what I had to do to protect all of us.”

Patrick reached up and softly stroked Robin’s cheeks. “I understand. I love you too.” He leaned down and gave her a soft, tender kiss. “Can we go home now?”

Robin nodded her head and smiled at him. “Let’s get our little girl and go home.”

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Chapter 51

“Come on Robin, we have time.” Patrick nuzzled Robin’s neck while she was folding the laundry. “Emma is at school and…”

“And we have to leave in 15 minutes if we are going to be on time.” She turned around and smiled at him. “I think I deserve a little more time than that.”

Patrick put out his bottom lip in a little fake pout but grudgingly nodded his head. “Yes, you do.” He reached around and patted Robin’s rapidly expanding belly. “Still agree with me?”

Robin placed her hand over his, relishing the little clink of their wedding rings touching. It had only taken a few days to invalidate the marriage license Nikolas had filed and the couple remarried immediately after. “Surprisingly yes – I think this is our son in my belly.”

“A little boy with my dimple and your freckles – the girls won’t stand a chance.” Patrick rubbed her belly for a moment and then took the towel from her hands and set it down on the couch next to them. He turned Robin around so she was facing him. “Have I told you lately how happy I am?”

Robin giggled. “Only every hour for the past six weeks.” She leaned up and kissed him. “I am so, so grateful that we are a family again. That we get to be together and raise our children in the same home.” Robin was surprised when Patrick let out a little laugh at her statement. “What was that for?”

“I was just remembering when you were pregnant with Emma and I asked you to move in with me so we could be a family.” Patrick pulled Robin onto his lap and held her close. “You freaked out and told me that it would never happen.”

“And then you sued me for visitation rights.” Robin laughed. “I was convinced that you didn’t really want to be a father. I have never been so happy to be wrong in my life.” Tears filled her eyes. “When you spoke in court that day about how much you wanted me and Emma…”

“We didn’t make it easy, did we?” Patrick gently caressed his wife’s face. “I meant every word I said then and I still mean them now. I love you and our children. The one thing I thought I never wanted is the most important thing in the world to me.”

“Me too.” Robin kissed Patrick and sighed. “We need to get going if we are going to pick up Emma and bring her to the appointment with us.” She scooted off Patrick’s lap and back onto the couch.

“She would never forgive us if she missed this appointment. You know she is still hoping for a little sister.” Patrick stood up and then helped Robin off couch. “Let’s hope she isn’t too disappointed when she finds out she is getting a brother.”

“She’ll be fine.” Robin kept Patrick’s hand in hers as she headed to the front door. “Let’s go.”

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Kelly smiled at the family as she walked into the room with the ultrasound equipment. Robin was lying on the exam table with Patrick sitting next to her holding her hand. Emma was sitting in her dad’s lap and rubbing her mom’s belly. “How’s everyone doing today?”

“Great Kelly.” Robin pulled her shirt up to expose her round tummy. “Ready to get this over with so I can go to the bathroom.”

Kelly laughed. “Then let’s get going.” She went over to the machine and started it up. “Any feelings about what you are having?”

“Patrick and I both think it’s a boy but Emma is hoping for a little sister.” Robin smiled at her daughter.

“Well in just a moment we will see who is right.” Kelly picked up the gel and spread it on her old friend’s belly and then grabbed the wand. “Ready?”

Robin nodded and watched the screen intently as the baby appeared on it. Tears instantly filled her eyes as she heard the strong heartbeat fill the room. Patrick squeezed her hand and Emma giggled. “It’s so fast!”

Kelly took a moment to speak to the little girl she had delivered years ago. “Yes it is but it is supposed to be.” She pointed at the screen. “Here is the baby’s spine and there are the arms and legs.”

Emma stared at the screen in complete awe. “How does she fit in there?”

Robin laughed. “By pushing on my bladder.”

“Alright, let’s see if Emma is getting a brother or a sister.” Kelly moved the wand and shook her head. “Sorry Emma, looks like your parents are right – it’s a boy.”

The tears that had been filling Robin’s eyes finally spilled over at the news and she looked at Patrick. “We’re having a son.”

Patrick kissed her hand and hugged their daughter tight. “A little brother for our girl. What do you think Em?”

Emma stared at the picture on the screen before answering them. “I wanted a sister.”

Robin thought quickly. “Think of it this way – we can go and do things just the two of us while daddy stays home with your brother. We can go shopping and get manicures and do all that girly stuff by ourselves. Besides, we only need one princess in this family and you fit the bill perfectly.”

Emma considered what her mom was saying. “I’m the only princess? I don’t have to share my dolls or my princess castle or my clothes?” Both parents nodded – Emma’s little brother wouldn’t want any of those things. She smiled at the screen. “I love having a brother.”

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Chapter 52

Robin shook her head as she walked down the hall of the hospital. “I don’t agree and I will not agree to it.”

“Why are you being so stubborn about this?” Patrick helped his 8 ½ months pregnant wife into her office and onto the couch. “I can’t believe we are having the same argument after all these years.”

“Because it was just as ridiculous then as it is now. We are not naming our son Dale.” Robin put her feet up in Patrick’s lap and he immediately began rubbing them. “Thank you.”

Patrick smiled at her. “You’re welcome.”

“But we are still not naming him Dale. Emma suggested Jackson.” Robin loved that Emma was actively involved in preparing for the baby’s arrival. The little girl had helped decorate the nursery and pick out clothes for the baby. She had even helped Anna plan the baby shower that was just held the previous weekend.

“Jackson Drake.” Patrick mulled it over for a minute. “I like it.” He placed his hand on Robin’s belly. “What do you think buddy? How does Jackson Dale Drake sound?”

Robin sat still for a minute but nothing happened. She bit her lip and smiled at Patrick. “How about Jackson Malcolm Scorpio-Drake?” She laughed as the baby immediately kicked her belly. “Our son has spoken.”

Patrick fake pouted but the truth was he had been thinking about honoring Robin’s uncle anyhow. The man had been with him and Robin through all the ups and downs and he wanted Mac to know how much he meant to them. “We have a name – Emma will be thrilled.”

“Emma? What do you think Mac is going to do?” Robin gently rubbed her belly as she spoke.

“Probably tear up and thank us.” Mac was a tough guy until it came to one of his girls and then he was as sappy as they get. Patrick’s pager went off and he sighed. “I have to take this but I want you to rest here until I get back. Our leave starts in an hour and I want to take advantage of every minute.” Both of them were taking a leave of absence from the hospital to get ready for the baby’s birth and to spend time together after he came.

“I have a few files to make notes on and then I will be done and ready for a break. Emma is staying with my mom tonight so we can just put the last of the baby clothes away and then relax.” Robin leaned over and kissed Patrick. “I love you.”

He kissed her back. “I love you too.” He stood up and headed for the door. “I will be back in just a little bit.”

Robin watched him leave before she began to try and get off the couch. It took a few tries but she finally managed to stand up and began heading to the desk. Moving slowly, she was almost to her desk when she felt someone grab her from behind. A hand went over her mouth and someone whispered in her ear. “Be quiet doctor and this will all be over with in just a minute.”

Robin started to struggle but she didn’t get much of a chance to do anything before she felt a needle enter her arm and everything went black.

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Patrick handed the chart to Epiphany. “All the notes are there for my father.” Noah had returned to Port Charles a month ago to help out with the new baby and spend time with his granddaughter. “Robin and I are officially on our leave.”

“Then I will see you next week at the c-section.” Epiphany had no intentions of missing the birth of the second Scorpio-Drake child and Kelly had no problem with it. “Now go home and take care of your wife.”

“That is exactly what I plan on doing.” Patrick gave Epiphany one last smile before turning around and heading towards Robin’s office. With a skip in his step he opened the door. “I was thinking about Mr. Chang’s for…”

Patrick’s heart stopped when he saw Robin lying on the floor unconscious. He ran over to her. “Robin?” He grabbed the phone off of Robin’s desk. “I need a gurney in Dr. Scorpio-Drake’s office and page Kelly Lee stat!”

Patrick gently stroked her face. “Come on Robin, don’t do this to me.”

He heard footsteps behind him and a hand touched his shoulder. “Dr. Drake, please move so we can get her on the cot.” Patrick moved so that the orderlies could get Robin on the cot.

They were no sooner out of her office when Kelly came running up. “Patrick? What happened?”

“I don’t know – I walked into her office and she was lying on the floor.” Patrick was holding his wife’s hand as they pushed her gurney to the exam room. “She was fine just a little bit ago Kelly.”

“When was the last time you felt the baby move?” Kelly waited as the orderlies moved Robin onto the bed and began her exam.

“An hour ago – we both felt him kicking.” Tears filled Patrick’s eyes. An hour ago he had been on top of the world and now he felt like the world was collapsing beneath him. “You have to help them.”

“I promise you that I will do everything in my power to save both Robin and the baby.” Kelly turned to Epiphany. “I want an ultrasound in here ASAP, a blood draw and have an OR on standby – we may need to do an emergency c-section.”

“You’re going to deliver the baby?” Patrick couldn’t believe this was happening.

“Depending on what I discover it may be best for both of them.” Kelly sat Patrick down next to Robin. “The good news is that he is just gaining weight at this point. All of his organs are fully formed so if we do need to deliver he should be perfectly healthy.”

Patrick took Robin’s hand in his and kissed it. “You’re going to be okay. Both of you are going to be okay.”

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“Is it done?” Nikolas was getting in his car and headed towards the hospital

“Yes – everything is in place.” Brines watched Robin’s room and saw Kelly running out. “Another hour and they will probably deliver the baby.”

“Good – I’ll be downstairs waiting for your call.” Nikolas hung up the phone and stared out the window as the car made its way to the hospital.

The Port Charles Police Department had failed to prove he had anything to do with Robin’s kidnapping and the most they could charge him with was forgery in the second degree with regards to the marriage license. Since this was his first offense and he was not trying to commit an act of terrorism, Nikolas was given a suspended sentence and a fine of $5,000.

“Sir, we are at the hospital.”

“Please find a place to park.” The driver parked the car. Nikolas sat in the back of the car and waited impatiently for the phone call that would reunite him with the woman he loved.

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Chapter 53

Patrick was still sitting by Robin’s bedside fifteen minutes later when Kelly came running in. “Patrick I need you to leave.”

“What? Why?” Patrick was shocked when he saw a surgical team come running in behind Kelly. “You’re taking her into surgery?”

“The lab put a rush on Robin’s blood work and found a foreign substance in her blood. We don’t know what it is yet but I don’t want to take any chances with Robin or the baby.” Kelly pulled Patrick away from Robin so the team could work. “Kavi is already trying to separate it out and figure out what it is but I know Robin would want the baby to be safe.”

Patrick ran his hands through his hair as he stared at Robin being prepped. “I want to be in there with her.”

Kelly considered his request. “Yes but only until your son is delivered and then I want you to go with him while I take care of Robin. Patrick, you don’t want to be in there if something goes wrong and I cannot have you second guessing my actions.”

Patrick nodded his head. “I understand.”

“Then let’s go.” Kelly headed to the door with the surgical team and Robin following close behind her. “The sooner your son gets here the sooner we can treat Robin.”

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Mac paced the waiting room with Robert and Noah. Anna was keeping Emma occupied since they had no idea how everything was going to go. “I don’t understand – everything was going fine.”

“Patrick said they discovered a foreign substance in her bloodstream.” Noah had briefly spoken to Patrick before they took Robin into the OR. “Someone caused her collapse.”

Robert shook his head. “The Cassadines strike again.” He looked at Mac. “We know Nikolas is behind this.”

“But why? Robin is married to Patrick and the baby is his. Nikolas doesn’t gain anything by doing this to Robin.” Mac sat down next to his big brother. “This doesn’t matter right now – all that matters is that Robin and the baby are alright.”

Noah saw someone walking down the hall. “Patrick?” Noah stood up and ran to his son. In Patrick’s arms he held a blue blanket with a dark smattering of hair coming out of the top. “Is he…”

“He’s perfect.” Patrick held his son up for the men to see. “He came out with a healthy scream, he weighs 6 pounds, 2 ounces and is 17 inches long.”

The three men stood in awe of the beautiful little boy. Mac finally asked the question they all wanted to know. “Robin?”

“She’s stable – they are moving her into the ICU and then we can visit. Since she is going to be in ICU, this little guy will be in the nursery.” Patrick turned around and headed towards the nursery. “Why don’t you come with me and we’ll drop him off on our way to see Robin.”

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“That grandson of mine has a good set of lungs.” Robert walked with Patrick and Mac towards Robin’s room and was trying to keep people’s spirits up. Noah had been called in to emergency surgery but promised to check on his daughter-in-law as soon as possible. “He gets that from my daughter. I swear she can give a full twenty minute lecture and not take a breath.”

Patrick couldn’t help but chuckle. “Having been on the receiving end of many of those lectures, I agree.”

Robert suddenly stopped. “Patrick, Robin is going to beat this. We will figure out what was injected into her and we will wake her up.”

“I know – Kavi is excellent and I trust him to figure out what Nikolas did but I just hope we can figure out a counteragent.” Patrick really needed to channel Robin to solve this problem.

The continued to walk down the hall and were shocked to see Robin’s old guard Joseph standing outside her door. Patrick stormed up to the man. “What the hell are you doing here?”

“My job Dr. Drake.” Joseph was blocking the door.

“You need to move out of the way so I can see my wife.” Patrick was barely holding it together as it was and this was the last thing he needed.

“I’m afraid I can’t – visitors at this time are being restricted due to Dr. Scorpio’s current condition.” Joseph liked the doctor and wanted to protect her.

Patrick was ready to charge the man when Kelly came up to him. “Patrick, I need to talk to you – right now.”

“Kelly…” Patrick continued to glare at Joseph.

“It’s important.” She pulled Patrick back and motioned for Mac and Robert to follow her. “We have a problem with Robin’s paperwork.”

“What kind of problem?” Patrick didn’t like the sound of this.

“Do you have a power of attorney for Robin?” Kelly was praying that he would answer yes.

“Yes, we submitted it with all of Robin’s updated paperwork months ago. Why?” Patrick was getting nervous.

“Because there is no record that Robin changed her power of attorney which means the previous one on file is still in effect.” Kelly shook her head sadly. “Which means that…”

“Nikolas still has her power of attorney.” Patrick looked at the door and then back at Robert and Mac. “As long as Robin is unable to make any decisions for herself – Nikolas is in charge.”

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Chapter 54

“Why you have quite the appetite little man, don’t you?” Patrick was in the nursery feeding Jackson while Emma watched. Robin was still unconscious and Patrick did not want their daughter seeing her that way so he kept her occupied with her little brother. “Right Em?”

Emma was helping her dad by holding the bottle as they sat on the rocking chair. “Yes he does.” Emma leaned her head on her dad’s chest. “When can I see mommy?”

“Mommy is still sleeping but I promise you that I will let you know the moment she wakes up.” Patrick hated that he wasn’t telling Emma the whole truth about why she couldn’t see her mom but she was too young to understand what was going on. “Now I need you to promise me that you will be good for Aunt Felicia this weekend.”

Emma rolled her eyes. “Of course I will.”

Felicia was taking Emma to a safe house while Patrick worked with Mac and Robert to figure out how to stop Nikolas. All of the paperwork changing Robin’s power of attorney from Nikolas to Patrick had disappeared from the hospital and Alexis’s office. Spinelli was doing an illegal audit of the hospital computer system in attempt to find the copy that Patrick had seen scanned into the system months ago. It had been over 24 hours since Jackson was born and, due to this clerical error, Patrick had not been able to see his wife once.

“How’s everyone doing?” Felicia walked into the nursery and smiled at small but incomplete family.

“We’re doing great.” Patrick smiled at Emma and then down at Jackson. “His first test came back negative.”

Felicia released a little breath of relief at the news. Even though the chances of Robin passing HIV onto her son were minimal it was still good to have proof that the newest member of the family was healthy. “That is wonderful news.” She gently stroked her nephew’s hair before turning to her niece. “Emma?”

Emma smiled at Felicia. “What Aunt Felicia?”

“We need to get going if we are going to get to the cabin before dark.” Felicia held out her hand. “You ready?”

Emma nodded. Leaning over she kissed Jackson on the forehead and then stood up and kissed her dad on the cheek. “I’ll see you in a few days daddy and have mommy call me when she wakes up. I love you.”

“I love you too baby girl.” Patrick held his tears at bay until Emma left the nursery. Once he was certain she was out of sight, Patrick softly began to sob as he talked to his son. “We’re going to wake mommy up and we are going to take her home with us - I promise.”

Kelly watched the two of them through the glass. She hated to disturb the man but Patrick needed to know what was going on as soon as possible. Tentatively she tapped on the glass and motioned for Patrick to come out and join her. Patrick nodded, gently handed his little boy to the nurse and joined his old friend. “What’s going on? Is it Robin?”

“Where are Mac and Robert?” Kelly wanted as many people as possible aware of the situation.

“They are on their way to the courthouse with Alexis – we are filing a motion to invalidate the POA so that we can get Nikolas away from Robin.” They all knew it was a long shot but it was the only one they had until they could prove Robin had changed her POA to Patrick. “Why?”

Kelly sighed. “I have been removed from Robin’s case.”

“What? Why?” Patrick couldn’t believe that Nikolas would risk this.

“Because whatever is wrong with Robin isn’t from her pregnancy or the c-section, Nikolas has had me removed as her doctor of record and replaced me with his own doctor.” Kelly was beyond frustrated at this turn of events.

“Brines.” Patrick turned around and kicked the wall. “Son of a bitch – he’s going to start drugging her again.”

“There’s more.” Kelly shook her head and delivered the news. “Nikolas has applied to have Robin transferred out of the country. He wants to move her to a facility in Greece.”

Patrick stood there in shock. “Oh my God – that was the plan. He drugged her so he could get her out of the country and I can’t do a damn thing to stop him.” He turned to Kelly. “Can you fight being removed from her case?”

“I have already filed a motion with the Chief of Staff to be allowed back on her case. We are only one day post-partum and Brines is not an OB/GYN.” Kelly hoped that Monica would back her up. “Do you think that Alexis can use Nikolas’s decision to remove me against him?”

Patrick pulled out his phone. “I don’t know but we can sure as hell try.”

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The judge smiled at Alexis. “This is certainly a most unusual situation. You say that the paperwork naming Dr. Scorpio-Drake’s husband as POA has mysteriously disappeared from the hospital and your office.”

“Yes your honor. Several of my files were taken from my office – all pertaining to Dr. Scorpio-Drake.” Alexis knew that it sounded ridiculous but it was the truth. “As you can see, we are not asking that Dr. Drake be appointed her POA, just that Nikolas Cassadine be removed as it. His decision to remove Dr. Lee from Robin’s case as well as his attempt to move her out of the country proves that he is not looking out for Dr. Scorpio-Drake’s best interests.”

“I see and I also see several people you have listed as possible replacements and the reasons why they would be better suited to take over the role.” The judge perused the list with great interest. He had lived in Port Charles all his life and was familiar with all the people on the list.

“Yes your honor.” Alexis remained the picture of professionalism as she stood in the judge’s chambers. She was doing everything in her power to protect Robin from her nephew.

“Very well – I will review your request and have an answer for you later today.” The judge looked down at the brief submitted. “Good day counselor.”

Alexis smiled at the judge before heading to the door. “Good day your honor.”

She walked straight into Mac and Robert who had been waiting anxiously in the hall. “Well?”

She shook her head at Mac. “I don’t know – he said he would let me know today what his decision is. Right now we need Monica to get Kelly back in Robin’s room and she needs to be watching every step Nikolas makes. Our best hope of stopping Nikolas is waking Robin up so she can tell everyone she wants him away from her.”

“We’ll head back to the hospital and stand guard by Robin’s door. Call us the minute you find out anything.” Robert was heading down the hallway as Mac finished talking to Alexis.

“I will and Mac – good luck. I really do hope Robin wakes up soon.”

Mac sighed as he followed his brother towards the exit. “Me too.”

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Chapter 55

Nikolas stroked Robin’s hair as she laid in her hospital bed. He looked at Brines. “Is everything ready?”

Brines smiled at him. “I have all the necessary paperwork for the transfer and everything is set up at the lab in Greece. Your grandmother is thrilled you and the doctor will be living there. Is the ambulance downstairs?”

“Yes.” Nikolas smiled at Robin. “It may take a while but soon things will be back to normal. We will get you healed, get you a divorce and bring the children to be with us in Greece.”

Brines nodded. “I have the antidote ready whenever you want her to have it. Keep in mind that she needs to recover from the c-section before I can start her treatments again.”

“I know but I am willing to wait as long as necessary. All that matters is that she is coming home with me.” Nikolas pulled out his phone. “I’m going to get the paramedics up here – it’s time to go.”

“She’s not going anywhere with you.” Mac and Patrick stood in the doorway. Mac stepped forward. “Not today, not ever again.”

“Mac, no offense but you can’t stop me.” Nikolas walked over and glared at the men. “Now I am going to take Robin somewhere to get better…”

“You don’t understand Nikolas,” Mac pulled out some papers from his pocket, “you are not taking my little girl anywhere. In fact, you won’t come anywhere near her again.”

Nikolas took the papers from Mac and quickly read through them. “What the hell is this?”

Patrick smirked at him. “Paperwork invalidating your POA and naming Mac Robin’s legal guardian while she is unable to make her own decisions. There is also a restraining order preventing you and Dr. Brines from coming within a hundred feet or Robin or our children.”

Nikolas read through the paperwork. “You can’t do this.”

“We can and we did.” Mac stepped forward so he was almost nose to nose with Nikolas. “Now get the hell away from my girl and out of this room before I have you arrested.”

“This isn’t over Mac.” Nikolas nodded at Brines and both men headed for the door. “One way or another Robin and I will be together and neither of you can stop it.”

“Let her go Nikolas.” Patrick couldn’t believe that Nikolas was so set on being with a woman who didn’t love him. “Robin and I have a connection you couldn’t even begin to understand. No matter what you think, she will never love you or be with you – not willingly at least.”

“We’ll see Drake.” Nikolas left the room with Brines nipping at his heels.

Mac looked at Patrick. “Call Kavi.”

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“Are you sure this is the counteragent?” Patrick looked at Kavi while holding Robin’s hand. “I don’t want to make her worse.”

“Trust me, I would never do anything to hurt Dr. Robin.” Kavi uncapped the syringe and headed towards Robin’s IV line. “This will reverse the effects of the drug she was injected with and she should be awake and yelling at you in no time.”

Patrick turned to Robin’s uncle. “It’s your decision.”

Mac thought about it. “Robin trusts Kavi. If he thinks this is the best thing for her then I say we do it. Go ahead.”

Both men watched anxiously as Kavi slowly injected the counteragent into Robin's IV.

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Patrick was feeding Jackson while sitting by Robin’s bedside. It had been three hours since Kavi had injected the counteragent and Robin hadn’t woken up yet. “Did you know little man that your mommy is the most stubborn woman I have ever met?”

Mac laughed. “Yes she is.” They were limiting the number of people allowed in Robin’s room at a time so everyone else was in the ICU waiting room.

A weak voice spoke up in protest. “Hey, stop telling my son lies about me.”

“Robin?” Patrick got out of the chair and sat down on the bed with Jackson. “Hey, welcome back.” He turned to Mac. “Could you go get Kelly and Kavi?”

“Of course.” Mac leaned over and kissed Robin on the forehead. “I love you sweetheart.”

“Love you too Mac.” Robin smiled at her uncle and then turned to her husband with tears in her eyes. “Is that our little boy?”

Patrick turned Jackson so that his mom could see her little boy for the first time. “Yes it is. Hi mommy.”

Robin’s tears started falling. “He’s perfect. Is he…”

“First test was negative.” Robin reached over and pushed the button to tilt the head of the bed up so she was in a near sitting position. “I take it you want to hold him?”

“What do you think?” Robin leaned up a little bit more and held out her arms. “Let me have our son.” Patrick handed the little boy to his wife and smiled as she kissed their little boy for the first time. “Welcome to the family Jackson.”

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Chapter 56

Robin was standing at the stove cooking up a killer Chicken Marsala for her and Patrick. Kelly had given her a full medical release that day so Patrick had taken the children to her Uncle Mac’s for a sleepover and then they were going to have a date night.

She slowly stirred the sauce as she thought about how things were finally right in her life. She was married to the love of her life and the mother of two amazing children. Jackson was growing by leaps and bounds and turning out to be the spitting image of his dad but with the addition of a smattering of freckles across his nose. Calm and content, the little boy was a testament to Robin and Patrick’s love and devotion to each other and their family.

Emma was reveling in being a big sister – she even packed Jackson’s diaper bag for the sleepover. Robin had managed to double-check the bag before they left and was not surprised in the least to discover that the little girl had everything her brother would need for their overnight stay. Emma was excited to get a little time with her Aunt Felicia and the two were planning to do makeovers with Maxie while Mac coddled the first boy in the family in two generations.

Robin heard someone walk into the kitchen and smiled but didn’t turn around – she didn’t want her sauce to burn. “Did you get the kids all settled in?”

“No.”

Robin dropped her spoon. “I wondered when you would show back up.” She moved the pot off the burner and turned around. “Hello Nikolas.”

“Robin.” Nikolas stepped into the kitchen. “You look wonderful.”

Robin shook her head. Nikolas had disappeared after his attempt to get her out of the country. They had never been able to prove that he had anything to do with her drugging and, with no evidence that Nikolas had intended to harm Robin, the judge had not approved a permanent restraining order. Ever since that day in court Robin had been waiting for the day Nikolas came back to Port Charles. “What do you want?”

“What I have always wanted – you.” There was an island in the middle of the kitchen and Robin was standing on one side while Nikolas approached the other.

“You can’t have me.” Robin sighed.

“Robin, I know we could be happy together.” Nikolas attempted to reach over the island and take her hand but Robin quickly pulled away.

“No we couldn’t because I love Patrick.”

“Robin, we were happy together.” Nikolas wanted a chance to plead his case. “We had a real marriage and a real family. If we hadn’t come back to Port Charles I have no doubts that we would be still together and raising our child together.”

“A child you caused me to lose by drugging me.” Robin could not believe he was attempting to justify what he had done. “What we had was never real – it was all a lie. You tricked me into marriage and your bed. You used my family to control me. You are no better than Stavros.”

“No, Robin…”

“Stavros stalked and tortured your mother and sister, tried to control them and forced his way into your mother’s bed. He tried to implant his child into Lulu. How are you any different?” Robin was not yelling yet but her voice was definitely getting louder.

“Because I love you.” Nikolas tried to reach for her again and, again, Robin stayed out of his reach.

“You used me!” Robin’s anger finally boiled over. “What happened to the man who visited me in Paris when I was living there? The man who carried me out of the Metro Court after Jerry shot me? The man who protected me from Faison while we were in hiding after my faked death? That man would never have done what you did to me. He would have never helped keep me away from my daughter.”

“But Robin…”

“You need to leave and never come back. Get yourself away from your grandmother and build a new life with your son.” Robin put her hand under the ledge of the island and felt for the panic button that was installed there. She took a deep breath and pushed it. “You have about three minutes to get out of here before the cops get here. I’m giving you a chance – take it.”

Nikolas shook his head. “I love you.”

“I’m sure you think you do but I don’t want your kind of love. Get out.” Robin’s voice had returned to a calm and cold demeanor. “Goodbye Nikolas.”

Nikolas turned around and left the house.

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“Robin!” Patrick came running into the house in a full panic. He had been almost home when he saw the police car pulling up to their house. “Robin!”

“Patrick, I’m fine.” Robin ran up and threw her arms around her husband. “The officer was just taking a report about a trespasser.”

“Nikolas?” Patrick couldn’t believe that the man had had the gall to show back up at their house.

“It’s okay – I think he got the message.” Robin turned to the officer. “Do you need me to do anything else?”

“No – will you be pressing charges? I will warn you that since Mr. Cassadine left after you asked him to, chances are the most that will happen is that he will be ticketed and have to pay a fine for trespass. I’m not saying not to press charges but I want you to be realistic.” The cop knew the Scorpio family well and hated to be the bearer of bad news but he wanted to be honest with the woman.

“I know. Let’s just put it on the record so that if I need to get the restraining order reinstated I have evidence of escalation.” Robin hugged Patrick. “Is there anything else?”

“No – you have a nice night Dr. Scorpio-Drake.” The officer headed to the door. “Do not hesitate to call if he shows back up.”

Patrick walked the officer to the door. “Trust me – we won’t.” He locked the door behind the officer and pulled Robin back into arms. “Did he do anything to you?”

“No – just tried to convince me to go back to him.” Robin looked up at her husband. “I told him that I was where I want to be and I would never love him. I told him to build a new life and leave me to be with the man I love.”

Patrick kissed Robin. “I’m sorry I wasn’t here.”

“It’s okay – I think that maybe he is finally realizing that he does not have a future with me. That there is only one man for me.” Robin kissed Patrick back, letting her lips linger on his just a moment longer than he had done just seconds before. “The man who, I am hoping, will help me finish dinner.”

Robin was about to pull away when Patrick grabbed her and picked her up in his arms. “Dinner can wait – I can’t. Is the stove off?” Robin nodded her head. “Good because I love you Robin and all I want to do right now is show you just how much.”

“I love you too Patrick.” Robin kissed him again as he carried her up the stairs and to their bed.

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Nikolas sat on the plane and watched Port Charles disappear from sight. He pulled out his phone and made a call. “I am leaving town for a while but I want the surveillance kept up on my ex-wife. Please forward all information to me in Greece.”

Nikolas hung up the phone and stared out over the night sky. He loved Robin but she didn’t see what Nikolas did – Patrick would hurt her again, he wouldn’t be able not to. Patrick’s ego and need to be the center of attention would lead him to do something that Robin couldn’t forgive and Nikolas would be there to help her pick up the pieces of her shattered heart.

It was all so clear to him now. He didn’t need to do anything – Patrick would do it for him.


The End

[jennifer6973]

Could you write an epilogue where Nik's plane crashes right outside PC, they find his body and everything and he accidentally gets cremated and buried deep in the ground.

 

 

;-P

[cmahorror]

I posted this one in the test thread but it didn't carry over to the new forums.

This starts right after the Jason reveal and goes through their exit. There were a lot of missed beats, IMO, and I hope this flushes them out a little bit.

Enjoy!

Cristina

 

Chapter One

“Robin, it’s Patrick. I need you to call me back as soon as you get this message.” Patrick hung up the phone, completely unsurprised that her phone went to voicemail. Robin never picked up his calls anymore and only called at her scheduled time each week to speak to Emma. He stared at the phone for a minute and then put it back in his pocket. “Why won’t you take my calls?”

“Patrick?” Anna heard the last statement as she walked up to him at the nurse’s desk. “Was that Robin?”

“Her voicemail – I need to know why she lied to me and told me Jason was dead.” The reveal that Sam’s husband was still alive had shocked both him and his fiancée. “Anna, it doesn’t make any sense.”

“I know she has PTSD but…” Anna was cut off by a sound coming from Patrick’s pocket.

Patrick pulled the phone out of his pocket and answered it immediately. “Robin?”

“Patrick?” Robin was scared. “Is something wrong with Emma?”

“No, Emma is fine.” He leaned against the hospital wall and slowly slid down it. Hearing her actual voice, not a recording had granted him a little bit of relief.

“Thank God.” Robin’s eyes filled with tears of relief. Patrick’s message had scared her badly. “Are you okay?”

“I’m fine but Robin – Jason is alive.” Patrick waited for her to sound shocked or surprised.

“How do you know that?” Helena had told Robin that Jason had disappeared following their escape and no one knew where he was. “Is he in Port Charles?”

“I don’t understand Robin, you told me you couldn’t save him.” Patrick ran his hands through his hair as he tried to comprehend what Robin was saying.

Robin looked at the door and saw that her guard, Manrico, had stepped out so she took advantage of his absence. “Patrick, I don’t have much time. I am so sorry but…”

“Robin?” Patrick stood up and began running down the hall, hoping for better reception. “Robin!”

“Patrick, what happened?” Anna followed Patrick as he made his way to the roof.

“She was cut off.” Patrick was about to say something else when the phone rang again. “Robin?”

Manrico kept his arm tight around Robin’s waist as he held the phone to her ear. “I, I lost reception. What I was going to say is I am so sorry that I was wrong about Jason. I really thought he had died at the clinic.”

Something in her voice alarmed him. Patrick took a deep breath. “Robin, are you okay? You sound funny.”

“Just a long day here and I was worried about you and Emma.” Tears fell down Robin’s face as her guard pulled her closer. “I have to go. Tell Emma I love her and Patrick, I love you.”

“Robin?” Patrick heard the dial tone and, once again, she was gone.

“Patrick? What is going on?” Anna had known Patrick for years and she could see something was wrong.

Patrick stared out at Port Charles for a minute before he answered her. “I don’t know but I need to go talk to Obrecht.”

“Obrecht – why?” Anna couldn’t imagine why Patrick would willingly go see the chief of staff – he hated the woman.

Patrick headed towards the door. “I need to arrange some time off – I’m going to go see my ex-wife.”

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“Why did you do that Robin?” Manrico shook his head as he walked back into the lab with a tablet in his hand. “You know that if you don’t behave someone you love will pay the price.”

Robin began to plead with him. “But I didn’t say anything…”

“This isn’t up to me and you know it.” He set the tablet down on the table and took a moment to touch her cheek. “I am trying my best to protect you.”

Robin took a deep breath. Manrico had made it clear that he had feelings for her – feelings that she could never return. “Manrico…”

“I know.” He pushed the power button and the screen on the tablet came on.

“Emma.” Robin picked up the tablet and gently touched the screen, staring at her beautiful baby girl. “She has gotten so big.”

Emma was in a park and was looking around. Less than a minute later a woman came up and began speaking to her. Robin looked at Manrico. “What is going on?”

Manrico shook his head. “I can’t stop this Robin, I’m sorry.”

“No, she’s just a little girl. Please don’t do this.” Robin looked back at the screen and saw the woman hold out her hand. Emma backed away. “That’s it baby, remember what we taught you.”

The woman grabbed Emma and Robin watched helplessly as her daughter fought the woman furiously. There was no sound but she could see Emma’s mouth open wide as she screamed for help. Moments later the woman dropped her and took off as Tracy Quartermaine came into the picture and comforted the little girl. “She got away.”

“If my boss wanted her taken, she would have been taken. This was just a warning Robin.” Manrico took the tablet from her hand. “Next time she joins you here.”

“There won’t be a next time – I promise.” Robin sat down at the table, exhausted from worrying about Emma.

“Good.” Manrico headed to the door. “I’ll be back in a little while with supper and your protocol.”

[cmahorror]

Chapter Two

Anna was waiting for Patrick outside of Obrecht’s office when he came storming out. “Patrick, what happened?”

“She tried to tell me that I couldn’t take the time off.” Patrick kept walking to the elevator. “I told her that I have four weeks of vacation and personal days left to take this year and I was taking it.”

“Can you do that?” Anna didn’t want Patrick to lose his job.

“I don’t have any surgeries scheduled so I have no problem calling in every day if needed.” Patrick waited for Anna to get on the elevator before joining her. “Obrecht can go to the board and complain or go to hell – I don’t care.”

They had no sooner gotten off the elevator when Patrick’s phone rang. “Hello? Tracy – what do you mean you are with Emma?” Patrick stopped suddenly. “Someone tried to what? I’ll be right there.”

Patrick ran to his car while Anna chased after him. “Patrick? What happened?”

“Get in the car. Someone tried to kidnap Emma in the park.”

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“Emma!” Patrick ran across the park and picked up his little girl in his arms, hugging her close. “Are you okay?”

“Yes daddy.” Emma buried her head in her father’s neck as she nodded her head. “I did what you and mommy and Grandma Anna said – I screamed until someone came to help me.”

“That’s my girl.” Patrick looked up and saw Mac running over to them. Anna had called him on their way to the park and asked him to meet them there. “Mac, thank you for coming so quickly.”

“Of course.” Mac reached over and gently rubbed his great-niece’s back. “I understand that you were a very brave girl today.”

“She seemed nice at first but then she grabbed me. I did what mommy told me – I screamed and fought her and then Mrs. Quartermaine came over and she ran away.” Emma looked at her father and tears filled her eyes. “Can I call her? I really want to talk to mommy.”

“You know what sweetheart, why don’t I take you back to our house for some ice cream while Daddy and Grandma Anna talk to the detectives?” Mac opened up his arms and Emma quickly jumped from her dad to him. “Is that okay?”

“I think it is a great idea.” Patrick knew that Emma was safe with Mac and then he could work with Anna to get to the bottom of what had happened today. “You stay with Uncle Mac and Aunt Felicia and I will be back to get you in just a little bit. I love you.”

Emma leaned over to kiss her dad on the cheek. “I love you too daddy.”

Patrick waited until Mac was out of sight before turning to Anna. “Anna, this cannot be a coincidence. I call Robin, she sounds scared and barely talks to me and less than an hour later someone tries to kidnap Emma? I can't help but think that the two things are related - like it was a message to Robin.”

“I agree.” Anna pulled out her phone and made a call. “Robert, I need you to arrange transport to Paris for me, Mac, Felicia, Patrick and Emma. We think something is going on with Robin.”

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“Thanks Mac.” Patrick opened the front door to his house and saw Sam sitting on the couch in the living room waiting for him. “If you would, bring Emma here in about an hour. I’ll get her packed and we can head to the airport together.”

Sam looked at Patrick strangely. “Airport? Where are you going?”

Patrick sighed. “Paris – we need to go see Robin.”

“Okay, well, I’ll get mine and Danny’s bags packed and…”

Patrick cut her off. “I’m not asking you to go with me.” He sat down next to her. “I think we need to talk.”

“Patrick…”

“I’ve been thinking about what I said to you yesterday after we found out that Jake was Jason and how I said that Robin and I getting back together ended up being a mistake.” Patrick still couldn’t believe that he had said that – it couldn’t be further from the truth. “I was wrong to say that. I loved having Robin back and it about killed me when she left to save Jason.”

“So why did you say that?” Sam was already confused about the situation and Patrick’s words weren’t helping.

“Fear, denial – I guess I thought if I said it I could make myself believe it.” Patrick shook his head. “But I was wrong – you need time to think about what you want to do.”

“I know what I want to do – I want to marry you.” Sam smiled at him. “This is our family and I love it and you.”

“I love you too Sam but the only reason this family exists is because you thought Jason was dead. If you had known that Jason was still alive you would have never even looked twice at me, at least not romantically.” Patrick took Sam’s hand in his. “The truth is that we have settled into something simple and easy because we couldn’t be with the ones wanted to be with. I know you love me but Jason is the love of your life and you have a chance to start over again with him and you will regret it for the rest of your life if you don’t at least try.”

Sam wiped the tears from her eyes. She was sad but, deep in her heart, she knew he was right. “And you? Is this why you are going to see Robin?”

“I called her today to see why she told me Jason was dead. There was something in her voice that I hadn’t heard before – she was scared. The call was short but I could hear it and then someone tried to kidnap Emma…”

“What!” Sam loved Emma and couldn’t believe Patrick hadn’t told her this immediately. “Is she okay?”

“Yes, she did what she was taught to do – screamed and fought with the woman until she let her go. I will have a few words with Nikolas when I get back about the fact that his driver left my daughter alone in the park.” Patrick still couldn’t believe that Nikolas could be so careless. “The point is that I am beginning to think that Robin isn’t staying away from us willingly, that someone is using Emma’s safety to keep Robin away.”

“I could go with you, maybe help watch Emma.” Sam knew that it was a long shot but she wasn’t quite ready to admit that their relationship was over. Jason didn’t know who she was and he seemed happy to stay with Liz.

“Felicia, Mac and Anna are coming with us so, if my suspicions are true, we have plenty of help.” Patrick knew they needed to make a clean break. “I don’t know how long I will be gone but…”

“You know my mom and Julian moved into a new house,” Sam realized that Patrick’s mind was made up, “so the penthouse is empty again. I think it would be best if we moved back in there.”

Patrick nodded his head. “I think so too.”

Patrick watched as Sam slowly pulled the engagement ring off her finger and handed it to him. “I hope you find what you are looking for in Paris and that Robin is okay. I owe her so much for saving Jason and returning him to his son.”

“And I hope that Jason realizes that you are an amazing woman and gives your relationship another chance. You deserve to be with the man you love Sam.” Patrick took the ring and smiled at her. “I want you to know that I don’t regret asking you to marry me and I do love you.”

“And I don’t regret saying yes but as much as we love each other, we are in love with other people and it is time to try and get them back.” Sam stood up and headed to their room. “I’ll pack an overnight bag for me and Danny and we’ll get the rest of our stuff tomorrow.”

“Take your time.” Patrick didn’t want her to feel like he was throwing her out. “Good luck Sam.”

“Good luck to you too Patrick. I hope you find her safe and sound.” Sam left the room to pack her bags.

Patrick stood up and walked over to the mantle and looked at a picture of Robin and Emma that still sat on it. He ran his finger over Robin’s face. “Me too Sam, me too.”

[cmahorror]

Chapter 3

“I don’t understand daddy.” Emma pouted as she and Patrick walked into their hotel room. “That is where I send all of mommy’s letters but it wasn’t a house – it was just a store with a bunch of old furniture.”

Patrick sat down on the couch and sighed. The truth was the he hadn’t expected Robin to be there but he had hoped, for Emma’s sake, that he was wrong. The rest of the group was at a WSB field office trying to get additional help in tracking down Robin. Patrick had texted Anna after discovering the address he had been given was false. “It’s called an antique shop and I know you are disappointed but maybe we can find something else to do while we wait for mommy to call us. I know, let’s go see the Eiffel Tower.”

Emma threw herself down on the couch. “I don’t want to go anywhere until I find mommy.”

Patrick shook his head. Much like Robin, Emma was as stubborn as the day was long. “Emma Grace Scorpio-Drake, we are going to do a little sight seeing while we wait to hear from your mom so go get your gloves because it is getting colder outside.”

Emma gave a grunt of disapproval before standing up and heading into the other room. She was no sooner out of the room when he heard a knock on their hotel room door. He opened it up to find a older Asian woman standing there. “May I help you?”

“Monsieur Drake?” She waited for Patrick to nod before she continued. “My name is Madame Bovary and I found this note at my shop." She pulled his letter out of her purse. "You were looking for a Dr. Scorpio?”

“Yes, she’s my wife, sorry ex-wife, and I was bringing our daughter here for a visit with her but I think we might have had the wrong address.” Patrick found it suspicious that the woman showed up at their hotel room after receiving their note – he had left his phone number for her to call him at.

“If you would allow me to come in – I think I can explain what happened.” She waited for Patrick to step aside and then entered the room just as Emma came back in.

Patrick smiled at Emma. “Emma, this is Madame Bovary – she owns the shop we were at.”

“Bonjour Madame Bovary.” Emma was thrilled to get a chance to use a little of the French her mother had taught her.

The woman favored Emma with a smile. “I understand you were looking for your mother.”

Emma nodded. “Yes, do you know where she is?”

“She is not at my shop but there is another street on the other side of the city with the same name – in the residential area. I am sure that is where she is at.” Madame Bovary bent over and shook Emma's hand. “I hope you get to see your mother soon.”

“Me too. Merci Madame.” Emma saw the woman’s necklace fall out of her shirt. “I like your necklace.”

The woman instantly took the necklace and slipped it back into her shirt. “Thank you.” Madame Bovary stood back up and headed to the door. “I have to go but I hope you find your mother soon.”

Patrick escorted the woman to the door. “Thank you. Have a good day.”

“You too.” She walked out into the hall and Patrick shut the door behind her.

“Well, that answers one question.” Patrick saw that Emma had a strange look on her face that he couldn’t quite decipher. “Emma, what is it?”

“It’s just – that woman’s necklace. Spencer had a tie pin with the same drawing on it. He said it was his family crest I think.” Emma started to take off her coat, certain that her dad would want to get directions to the right address before they headed out to see her mom.

“Wait – Spencer Cassadine?” Emma nodded. “Emma, why don’t you go watch TV while I get in touch with Grandma Anna and see when we are meeting everyone for supper?”

“But mommy…”

“I promise you that I am going to figure out where mommy is and bring her back here.” Patrick bent down and hugged the little girl.

“Okay daddy.” Emma let go of her dad and bounced back to the bedroom.

Patrick made sure she was out of sight before he called Anna. “Anna, I don’t think we are going to find Robin in Paris.”

Anna stepped out of the office so she could take the call. “What do you mean?”

“The woman who owned the shop we went to came by to talk to us. She said that the address we were looking for was in a residential area.” Patrick kept an eye on Emma’s room, making sure the little girl didn’t hear his conversation.

“Okay – well we can go to the…”

“You don’t understand. The woman was wearing a necklace – a necklace with the Cassadine crest on it.” Patrick began pacing the room. “I can’t tell you where she is but I can tell you that the Cassadines are involved and, since Victor is dead, that leaves Helena.”

“Patrick – how do you know it’s the Cassadine family crest?” Anna wanted to make sure before they headed off on a wild goose chase.

“Because Emma recognized it from something that Spencer wore.” Patrick ran his hands through his hair and he thought about what this new information meant. “Do you think Nikolas knows? Is that why he had his driver leave Emma alone yesterday?”

Anna took a deep breath. She hated to think that one of Robin’s oldest friends would do that to her or Emma but Nikolas was not the man Robin had known all those year ago and Anna knew it. “I hope not but we cannot rule out anything. The main thing to focus on is getting to Robin and bringing her home safe and sound.”

“How can we do that if we don’t know where she is?” Patrick felt like he had just lost her all over again.

“If Helena Cassadine is involved there is only one place she would be.” Anna stepped back into the office and looked at the people assembled there. “It’s time to take a trip back to Cassadine Island.”

[cmahorror]

Chapter Four

Robin was in her lab working when she heard a knock on the door. “Come in.”

The door slowly opened and Emma peeked around the edge. “Mommy?”

“Emma?” Robin jumped up from her stool and picked the little girl up in her arms. “What are you doing here?”

“Daddy sent me to come and bring you home.” Emma hugged her mom tight. “He said you needed to get your bottom home ASAP.”

“He did, did he?” Robin leaned over and gently rubbed Emma’s nose with hers.

“Well, daddy didn’t say bottom, but I’m not allowed to say the word he used.”

Robin laughed out loud. “Then let’s not keep your dad waiting.” Robin set Emma down and they headed towards the door. “So what did you do in school today?”

They stepped through the door as Emma started to answer her mom. “I started a new book…”

A pair of hands reached out and grabbed Emma, dragging the little girl away from her mom. “Emma!”

A second set of hands wrapped around Robin as she tried to get to her daughter. Robin fought to get out of them but they held her tight as Emma was dragged down the hall and through the door at the end. Robin began crying as she heard the click of high heels approaching her. “My little bird – did you really think I would let you be with her?”

“Damn you Helena!” Robin practically spat at the woman as she spoke. “She is just a little girl. Please let her go.”

“But it’s your fault that she is here.” Helena walked over and stared Robin straight in the eyes. “I think it is time that Emma has a proper female role model.” Helena nodded at the guard who began carrying Robin back to her lab. “Don’t worry – I’ll raise her as if she were my own.”

Robin kept fighting as she was thrown back into the lab. The door slammed shut and she ran over, pounding on it wildly as she tried desperately to open the now locked door. “No! Leave her alone. Emma!”

“Robin?” Manrico was trying to wake her up from her nightmare. He ran his hand down her cheek. “Robin – wake up.”

Robin’s eyes flew open. She jumped off the bed. “I have to get to my daughter. I have to get her away from Helena.”

Manrico stepped in front of the door and put his hands on both of Robin’s arms, stopping her from going any further. “Robin, Emma is at home with her dad. I promise you, Helena doesn’t have her.”

Robin looked at the guard and remembered where she was. She stepped back and sat down on the bed. “She’s with Patrick?”

“Yes, she is safe and happy – I promise.” Manrico sat down with her on the bed and put his arm around her.

Relief filled Robin’s body and she relaxed. “It was so real – Helena had her and she was going to…”

Robin dissolved into tears as the reality of her situation hit her once again. Manrico wrapped his other arm around her and held her tight while she cried. “It’s alright Robin.”

“No it’s not.” Robin began crying harder. “My little girl thinks that I abandoned her. What kind of mother lets her daughter think that?”

“Robin, you gave up your freedom for your child. You are protecting her and someday she will understand that.” He began rubbing her back.

“How will she ever know if I can’t get away from here?” Hopelessness overwhelmed her – these people would never let her go.

Manrico pulled her closer and whispered in her ear. “I think I have a way of getting you out of here.”

Robin knew her room was bugged she stayed in his arms. “How?”

He smiled sweetly at her. “It’s time for you to die Robin.”

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“I promise – as soon as mommy is ready we will head straight to the house and join you and Aunt Felicia.” Emma and Felicia had gone to a small villa outside of Normandy, actually a WSB safe house, to prepare for Robin’s homecoming. “I love you. Be good and we will see you soon.”

Anna smiled at him. “So are they all settled in?” Patrick nodded. “Good – now we can concentrate on saving our girl.”

“I don’t understand – why are we staying in Athens?” Patrick paced the hotel room while the rest of their party unpacked. He looked at his ex-in-laws and sighed. “We know she is on that island.”

Robert shook his head. “We need to be smart about this.”

Anna nodded in agreement. “Yes, the last time we visited Cassadine Island we ended up staying much longer than we had planned.”

Mac walked over and attempted to comfort Patrick. “I understand your frustration but we need to make sure that we have everything in order before we go to that island.” Mac placed his hand on Patrick’s shoulder. “If we aren’t absolutely certain where Robin is before we go to that island then we might alert them to our presence and they could have time to move her again.”

“It’s just,” Patrick turned to Mac, “I let her down Mac. I missed all the signs that she was in trouble and now…”

“We are going to find her.” Mac knew that Patrick wasn’t the only one feeling guilty. “We are going to find her and we will bring her home to her daughter.”

Robert looked at Anna. “Frisco has some men doing reconnaissance right now and we should have the information we need this afternoon. Then we can come up with a plan and get Robin.” He was about to say something else when his phone rang. “Speak of the devil.” Robert answered the phone. “What do you have for me?”

Mac looked at Patrick. “See, it won’t be long and…”

“Son of a bitch! You get a boat ready to go – we leave in three hours.” Robert hung up the phone and looked at the group. “Our man on the island was able to finally slip away and give us some intel. Helena Cassadine died a few days ago. Her partner in crime is preparing to leave the island but wants to clear up all loose ends before he does.”

Patrick was almost afraid to ask. “What partner?”

Robert briefly hesitated before answering the man. “Jerry Jacks.”

Mac asked the next question. “And clear up loose ends?”

“Jacks is currently having Robin collect all her research, organize it and then…” Robert didn’t want to finish that sentence.

Patrick ran to the door. “What the hell are we waiting for?”

“Patrick wait.” Mac stopped the man. “If Robert truly thought Robin was in immediate danger he would be on that island before you could blink.”

“I swear to you Patrick – Robin is safe until morning. Jerry will not kill her until he is certain that he has gotten everything he can out of her and my daughter is brilliant.” Robert looked at Anna. “She will be able to draw this out until we can get there.”

“Robert,” Patrick was not reassured, “I cannot lose her, not again.”

“None of us can and, if you follow my lead, none of us will.” Robert led Patrick back to the couch and opened up a bag that was sitting there. Robert pulled out a handgun and handed it to Patrick. “Now, we don’t have a lot of time but here are the basics…”

Edited May 22, 2016 by cmahorror

[HeatLifer]

THANK YOU for this latest story. Unfortunately, 2014/2015!Patrick! had to be dumb as shit until his last days to complete his plot point duties. Fic!Patrick! fixes everything. :)

[cmahorror]

Thank you HeatLifer, I really appreciate your feedback and am glad that you are enjoying the story so far.

 

Chapter Five

Robert rolled out a map of Cassadine Island on the table in the galley before standing up and talking to the group as they prepared to land on Cassadine Island. “Anna, Patrick, Mac and I will head to the lab while everyone spreads out and covers the exits.” He pointed to a building on the south side of the island. “This is a rescue mission – try to take as many prisoners as possible. The important thing is to keep calm and get the doctor away from Jacks.”

Patrick nodded his head and then turned around and looked out the window, keeping his focus on the island in front of them. Until he saw Robin and saw that she was safe he could not be calm. “How much longer Robert?”

“We will land at an alcove about a mile from the facility and then hike in – an hour at the most.” Robert knew Patrick was anxious but they needed to be smart – going in guns blazing was not an option. “Get ready to be off the boat as soon as it lands.”

Patrick took a deep breath. “I’m ready.”

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“How goes the packing my dear?” Jerry walked in and watched Robin as she slowly labeled another file. “Is that really necessary?”

“Unless you want to try and figure out what goes with what by yourself – yes. I put this research together and if you expect to get anything for it you need to know exactly the order it goes in.” Robin handed him the folder. “Right on the tab it tells you where in the sequence that information goes.”

Jerry looked down at the folder and noticed that it was file number 6 of 125. “Bloody hell woman – this will take weeks at the rate you are going.”

“A couple of days more at the most.” Robin took the folder from him and began going through the paperwork again. “Where is my protocol?”

Jerry threw a medicine bottle at her. “Here is your last dose.”

Robin took the bottle and glared at him. “What do you mean last dose?”

“Well there really isn’t any point to you taking it anymore, is there?” Jerry had made it clear that his last act before leaving the island was going to be killing Robin. He felt that shooting her was an appropriate bookend to their relationship. “The only reason I am giving you that dose is because it was all that was left and I saw no reason to waste it.”

Robin glared at him once more before going over to the sink and filling a glass with water. She dumped the pills on the counter as Manrico came into the lab. “Mr. Jacks, we have the rest of the facility packed up and ready to go.”

“Thank you – now all we need to do is get Dr. Scorpio-Drake to do her part and we can get going.” Jerry watched Robin take the pills and impatiently stormed over to her. He grabbed her by the arm and shoved her back to her work. “You’ve taken your pills, now get going!”

Robin stumbled and the glass smashed on the floor. She dropped down, grabbed a large shard of glass and stabbed Jerry in the leg. Jerry screamed out in pain and tried to grab her but Robin ducked out of his grasp and ran towards the door.

Manrico had run towards Jerry when he heard him scream but Jerry quickly waved him off. “I’m done playing games - go kill her and bring me back proof that she is dead!”

Manrico ran out the door and headed in the direction that Robin had gone.

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Robert eased his way down the hall as he, Mac and Anna cleared each corner. The guards had been more than willing to surrender to the WSB agents once they realized they were surrounded and now they just had to find Jerry, his main guard Manrico and Robin. Robert got to the lab door and quickly kicked it open. “Freeze!”

Jerry stumbled as he stood up. Patrick came running through the door and threw him against the wall. “Where is she? Where is Robin?”

Jerry smirked at Patrick. “You’re too late – Robin is dead.”

Anna kept her gun pointed at Jerry’s head. “You’re lying. The guards said that Robin was still alive.”

“And she was until she stabbed me and tried to escape. One of my guards got a little overzealous and shot her.” Jerry moved his hand to his pocket and heard three guns click. “I am just getting you a picture to show you.” He pulled a Polaroid picture out of his pocket and handed it to Patrick.

Patrick stared at it in disbelief. Robin was lying on a cold, grey slab and she was pale with a gunshot wound right over her heart. Tears filled his eyes. “No, she’s not dead. You faked this somehow.”

Jerry shook his head. “Sadly, no. You know, she believed until that last moment that you would realize that something was wrong and come to save her. I’m sure she would have been thrilled to find out that you did.”

Patrick fell back against one of the tables in the lab as he handed the picture to Anna. “She didn’t, she didn’t say,” Patrick stumbled over the words, “she never let on that she was in danger.”

“No, Helena was very good at using you and Emma to keep her in line.” Jerry sat down on a stool and tried to ignore the throbbing in his leg. “She loved you all too much to risk your lives. It was a shame you didn’t feel the same.”

Anna took her gun and smashed it across Jerry’s face. “Don’t you ever talk about my daughter or granddaughter again!”

“Where is she?” Patrick glared at Jerry. “I want to see her.”

Jerry shook his head. “I had the guards take her down to the crypt. I was going to send you a message so you could take her home and give her a proper burial – it was the least I could do.”

Patrick stormed out of the lab with Mac right behind him. Jerry smirked at Robert and Anna. “So, will it be death or am I to be stuck in a hole like you did with Faison?”

Robert looked at Anna and then back at Jerry. “Anna, go find Mac and Patrick. I will deal with our friend here.”

Anna briefly considered staying but knew Robert was more than a match for Jerry. “I will let you know if this bastard is telling the truth about Robin. If he is…”

Robert cuffed Jerry to the table. “If he is, if Robin is dead, then so is he.”

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“Patrick, wait up.” Mac tried to keep up with the doctor but Patrick’s long legs kept him far ahead of the man. “It could be a trap.”

Patrick didn’t listen, just kept running until he reached the crypt. He stopped at the door and took a deep breath before pushing it open and seeing the one thing he didn’t want to see in front of him.

He ran down the steps of the crypt and to the slab where Robin’s body lay. He began crying hard as he picked her up in his arms. “I am so sorry.” He kissed her forehead and held her lifeless body close.

“I love you.”

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Chapter Six

Mac ran to the open crypt door and looked inside. “Patrick?” No one answered so he walked down the steps to the man. “Patrick, is she…?”

Patrick didn’t answer, he just held Robin as he cried. “I am so sorry – I should have known you would never willingly stay away from us.”

Mac fell to the floor, unable to believe that Robin had been taken away from them once again. Slowly the tears began to fall as he mourned his little girl one more time.

Patrick gently laid Robin back down on the slab and began stroking her face. Suddenly Robin’s head began to move. Patrick pulled his hand back and the movement continued. “Robin?”

Mac heard the change in Patrick’s voice and jumped up. “Patrick, is she alive?”

“Mac,” Patrick heard a soft moan come from Robin’s lips and smiled at her, “that’s right Robin, come back to me.”

“Patrick?” Robin opened her eyes and couldn’t believe what she was seeing. “Are you really here?”

Patrick began checking underneath her scrub top to see how bad her wound was and was shocked to discover that there wasn’t one. “Robin, you weren’t shot?”

She attempted to sit up but a dizzy spell overtook her. “No, one of the guards, Manrico, he helped me fake my death. I created a drug to slow down my heart rate so that Jerry would think I was dead. Manrico distracted Jerry so I could take it while I was taking my protocol.”

Patrick sat down on the slab and pulled her into his arms to help steady her. “It worked – Jerry took great delight in telling us you were dead.”

“Us?” Robin looked past Patrick and saw her uncle standing there. “Uncle Mac?”

Mac grabbed Robin and pulled her into a strong hug. “I thought I told you not to do that to me again.”

Robin couldn’t stop the tears as she realized that she was really safe with her family. “I’m sorry.”

“Don’t be sorry – you’re alive and we are going to get you home to your little girl.” Mac hugged her again. “I love you.”

“I love you too but we need to get out of here – Jerry will be back to make sure I am dead and then…”

Patrick rubbed her back reassuringly. “Your parents have Jerry – I imagine that he will be on his way to Steinmauer shortly.” He turned her face so she was looking at him. “It’s over Robin.”

“Robin?” The three of them turned to see Anna standing in the doorway, tears filling her eyes. “You’re okay?”

“A guard…”

Robin interrupted him - she wanted her mom to know his name so he wasn't arrested. “Manrico.”

“A guard named Manrico helped her fake her death.” Patrick kept his arms wrapped around his ex-wife – he wasn’t ready to let her go. “She created a paralytic drug to slow down her heart rate and then they dressed her up to appear dead.”

Anna ran over and hugged Robin. “Thank God – when I saw that picture, I thought...”

“Come on, it will take more than Jerry Jacks to get rid of me. I am your kid after all.” Robin was still crying as she hugged her mom. “Where is Jerry?”

“Your father has him.” Anna straightened up. “I need to let your father know that you are alive and then we can get off this godforsaken island.”

“Go – I don’t want Jerry trying to hurt dad.” Robin was slowly feeling better. “I am fine – just go.”

“I love you sweetheart.” Anna smiled at Mac. “Let’s go tell Robert the good news.”

Mac hugged Robin one last time and then followed Anna back out of the crypt. Robin looked at Patrick and smiled. “Where is Emma?”

“Emma is at a safe house with Felicia anxiously waiting for me to bring her mommy to her.” Patrick kept rubbing her back. “Are you sure you are okay? They gave you your protocol?”

“They needed me to be healthy so, yes, I have had my protocol on time every day.” Tears came back to Robin’s eyes. “I am so sorry.”

“Robin,” Patrick wiped the tears away, “you have nothing to be sorry for. I know that Helena and Jerry threatened me and Emma to keep you in line.”

Relief surged through Robin’s body. “Thank God – I want you to know that I never stopped loving you and wanting to be with you but I also know I have to let you go.”

“Let me go? Robin what are you talking about?” Patrick was genuinely confused.

“I know about Sam and your engagement. I want you to be happy so I will step aside and…”

“Sam and I are done – I ended things with her right before I came looking for you.” Patrick pulled Robin close, setting his chin on the top of her head. It amazed him that, after all these years, the two of them were still a perfect fit. “We can talk about that later – right now let’s just concentrate on the fact that you are alive and coming home.”

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Manrico stood outside the crypt and watched as Robin reunited with her ex-husband. A part of him wanted to run in there and pull her away from the man but he knew that there were too many WSB agents on the island for that to work. He needed to bide his time and then make a plan to see Robin again.

Robin had assured him that her parents would grant him amnesty once they found out what he had done to help her escape from Jerry. Once he was given full immunity he could do what he wanted and go wherever he wanted. He took one last look at the couple before heading back to the lab to surrender to Robin’s parents.

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“I want you to throw this bastard into the deepest, darkest hole you can find.” Anna glared at Jerry as she walked back into the lab. “I want to make sure that he never touches my daughter again.”

Jerry was shocked. “You mean that she is still alive?”

“Of course she is – I made sure of it.” Manrico walked into the lab with his hands held up.

“You must be Manrico.” Anna favored the man with a smile. “Thank you so much for what you did for my daughter.”

“It was my pleasure. Your daughter is an amazing woman who deserves to be with her daughter.” Manrico glared at Jerry. “Before you say anything – I managed to get my mother moved someplace where you can’t get to her.”

Jerry nodded in understanding. He had been blackmailing Manrico into being at his beck and call by threatening his mother. “Very good – I admit that I underestimated you.”

“Well, you will need to be debriefed and then I think we can convince the head of the WSB to grant you full amnesty.” Robert looked at Mac. “Could you please escort Manrico to the guards outside and send in a couple to collect Jerry?” He smiled at Anna. “I need to reunite with my daughter.”

Edited May 24, 2016 by cmahorror

[cmahorror]

Chapter Seven

Robin was still tight in Patrick’s arms when she heard a familiar voice call out to her. “Robin?”

“Daddy?” Robin pulled herself away from her ex-husband and ran into her father’s arms. “I knew you’d find me.”

Robert hugged his daughter close and unconsciously began rocking her in his arms. “I was so scared I had lost you again.”

“Not a chance – you’re stuck with me.” Everyone laughed at Robin’s words. “You saved me.” Robin reached behind her back and took Patrick’s hand. “All of you did.”

“But not until after you saved yourself.” Patrick squeezed her hand and looked at her with a mixture of pride and love. “If Jerry had…”

“But he didn’t.” Mac jumped in before Patrick finished the statement. “Jerry is going away for a long time and I know that there is a little girl who is waiting to see her mom so let’s get to the boat and get back to Athens.” He looked at his brother. “I assume you have a plane waiting for us?”

“Of course.” Robert wrapped his arm around his daughter’s right side as Patrick did the same on her left. “Let’s get you back to your daughter.”

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“Did daddy say when he would be here?” Emma was anxiously pacing the living room at the safe house. “Did he say that mommy was with him?”

Felicia smiled at her great-niece. The dark-haired little girl looked up at her with tears in her brown eyes and Felicia had a flash back to Robin at that age - it never failed to amaze her how much like Robin Emma was. “Uncle Mac said that they were on their way here but he didn’t say who was coming with him.”

“But I want to see mommy.” Emma plopped down on the couch and began pouting. Her back was to the door so she didn’t notice it opening up behind her. “I made a wish on a falling star last night that I would be able to spend my birthday with her.”

“Your wish came true.” Robin stood in the doorway smiling at her little girl.

Emma jumped off the couch and ran to her mom. “Mommy! You’re back!”

Robin picked up Emma and hugged her close. “Yes baby, I’m home.” Robin carried Emma to the couch and sat down with her. “I am home and I am never leaving you again.”

“What happened?” Emma was crying but her tears were joyful, just like the ones streaming down Robin’s face. “Did you stop loving us?”

Patrick quickly joined his family on the couch. “No baby, mommy never stopped loving us.”

“No, a bad man took me and made me stay away from you.” Robin wiped away Emma’s tears as she spoke.

“Mommy, were you kidnapped again?” Emma remembered all too well her mother’s previous disappearance and return from the dead.

“Yes baby but grandpa and grandma arrested him and he is going away to jail where he can’t hurt me again.” Robin just stared at her daughter’s face, grateful that she was able to be with her again. “But I promise you that I never, ever, ever stopped loving you.”

“I never stopped loving you either mommy.” Emma hugged her mom again as Robin held her tight.

“Emma,” Felicia knelt down and smiled at the little girl, “I think we have something in the other room for mommy – do you want to go get it?”

Emma smiled brightly at her aunt and nodded her head. She jumped off of Robin’s lap and began to head out of the room but stopped and ran back to her mom. “You promise you will still be here when I get back?”

That little question broke Robin’s heart. “I promise baby.” She held her tears back until Emma was out of the room and then broke down. “It’s not fair – she shouldn’t have to worry that I will disappear again.”

Patrick pulled Robin into his arms. “It’s not your fault Robin – you were torn away from us and we all know that.”

“Now – you all know that now but my daughter thought I had abandoned her.” She looked at Patrick. “You thought I had abandoned you both.”

Guilt filled Patrick. He had been an idiot and he would never forgive himself for being so blinded by his own pain that he missed the hell the love of his life was living in. “Robin I…”

“I’ve got it!” Emma came running back in with a bunch of papers in her hand. “I drew you all kinds of welcome home pictures mommy.” She looked at her mom. “Mommy, are you okay?”

“I’m back with you, of course I’m okay. These are happy tears.” Robin pulled Emma onto her lap. “Now show me your pictures.”

“This is you and me at my school.” Emma moved to the next picture. “This is you and me and grandma at karate class.” Another picture. “This is you and me and daddy at home together.”

Patrick smiled at the picture his daughter had drawn – it showed him and Robin with Emma in the middle on a couch. “That’s great baby.”

“Mommy, are you coming home with us?” Emma looked at her mom. “Daddy and Sam were going to get married but they aren’t anymore so we can be a family again, can’t we?”

Robin sighed. “Sweetie, I’m not sure that it’s that simple…”

“But you love me and daddy?” Emma didn’t notice the uncomfortable looks that were exchanged between the adults in the room.

Anna stepped in. “Emma, you know I think we need to celebrate mommy’s birthday since we missed it earlier this month. I saw a wonderful little shop in town so why don’t we go and find her the best birthday present ever and then get the ingredients to make her a wonderful birthday cake.”

“You know I haven’t had a birthday cake in forever and I would love to have a red velvet cake made by my favorite baker.” Robin was grateful to her mom for stepping in.

“You promise you will still be here when we get back?” Emma watched her mother carefully.

Patrick took Robin’s hand in his. “We both promise that mommy is not going anywhere. Go with your grandparents and have fun.”

“Okay.” Emma kissed both of her parents on the cheeks and then ran over to her Grandma Anna. “Let’s go.”

Patrick watched as Emma left with her grandparents as Mac and Felicia went to the kitchen to work on supper. “She is so happy to have you back.”

“Not as happy as I am to be back.” Robin bit her lip and looked at Patrick. “I think we need to talk. Emma wants to know if we are going to be a family again. What are we going to tell her?”

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Chapter Eight

Patrick took a moment to think before he answered her. “Robin, I want you to know that I have never stopped loving you.”

“But it wasn’t enough, was it?” Robin had thought she didn’t have any tears left but she was wrong. “That love wasn’t enough to make you question why I was staying away? Why I wouldn’t come home when you were losing your son or when our daughter was hurt? That love wasn’t enough for you to question why I would tell you I am broken.”

Patrick ran his hand through his hair. “You’re right and, looking back, I can see all the signs I missed. You wouldn’t look at me when I got to the clinic, the desperation in your voice when you called me and told me you were broken…”

“But instead of looking for me you moved on with Sam.” Robin wiped her eyes. “You moved another woman into our house and into our bed. You,” she sighed, “you replaced me.”

“Robin, no, no one could ever replace you.” Patrick slid closer to her but she backed away. “I needed to convince myself that you didn’t love me anymore – it was the only way I could justify you being gone.”

“When did I say that?” Robin looked at him in confusion. “I never told you I didn’t love you anymore.”

“Your actions said it Robin. Not coming home, signing the divorce papers, moving to Paris, all said to me that you didn’t love me anymore.”

“I didn’t file for divorce – you did. And I didn’t want to divorce you, Helena forced me to sign those papers. As for not coming home and moving to Paris, those were not my choices and you know it.” Robin shook her head. “I just, I just thought you would realize that something was wrong. I thought you knew me better than anyone and would be able to tell that I was in trouble.”

“And I should have but I was blinded by my grief over Gabriel.”

“The child I helped kill.” Robin turned away from him, not wanting to see that hate in his eyes.

“God no Robin, you had nothing to do with that. Victor killed Garbiel, not you.” Patrick put his hand on her shoulder and gently turned her back around. “I need you to know that I do not blame you for his death, not at all.”

“Patrick…”

“Robin, you are the victim here and everyone knows that.” Patrick took her hand again. “I will never forgive myself for not seeing the trouble you were in…”

Robin stood up and began pacing the room. “Why didn’t you?”

“What?” He was caught off by her question.

“You knew when I was lying to you about being with Nikolas when Jerry was forcing us to pretend to be a couple. You knew that I was lying to you about being Emma’s father when I got pregnant. For years, you have told me that I am a lousy liar so how could you not see how much trouble I was in or how scared I was?” Robin’s questions were not spoken in anger, just genuine curiosity.

“I don’t know.” Patrick got off the couch and walked over to her. “I wish I could give you a logical reason or say I was being brainwashed but the truth is I was so distracted by what was going on at home that I ignored what you were saying and doing.”

Robin stared out the window. “And Sam?”

“I won’t lie – I loved Sam but I was never in love with her.” Patrick put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her close, resting his chin on the top of her head. “I have only been in love with one woman and that is you.”

Robin nodded her head. “I understand but I need a little time – I can’t just jump back into our lives like nothing happened. I will move back into the house but I think I should stay in the guest room for now.”

“No.” Patrick rubbed her back as he spoke to her. “I will move into the guest room.”

“Patrick, I don’t think I can sleep in the same bed that you and Sam…”

“Oh,” Patrick realized what Robin was saying, “I will order a new bed and have it moved in before we get home and then you will take the master bedroom while I sleep in the guest room. Okay?”

Robin thought about it for a minute before answering him. “Okay.” She turned around and looked at him. “I need you to know that I do love you but I…”

“I understand and I will wait for you.” Patrick hugged her close. “I will wait for you as long as you need. I lost you twice before Robin and I will never lose you again.”

Robin closed her eyes and just let him hold her. It wasn’t much but it was enough for now.

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I just want to explain that this is an exit story for Scrubs and will still follow the same exit timeline, I just had Robin found earlier. It may seem a little rushed at times but it's still not near as rushed as what the did on the show proper.

Enjoy!

Cristina

 

Chapter 9

“But I don’t want to wear my coat.” Emma pouted as her mom helped her get ready for school. “Can’t I just wear a jacket with my gloves?”

“It’s only 32 degrees out there – you are wearing your coat.” Robin helped Emma put it on. “Now we need to get going or you are going to miss the bus.”

“And then after school we are going to Kelly’s for ice cream?” Emma smiled brightly at her mom as she asked her question.

“We’ll see – it depends on what you got on your science test.” Robin had been back for a week and already things were settling into a nice, normal routine. Robin helped Emma get ready for school while Patrick made breakfast. During the day, Robin was getting some much needed therapy to deal with her captivity and spending time with her family members while Patrick was working at the hospital.

Nights were peaceful with homework, dinner and a movie. Emma was thrilled to be able to catch her mom up on all the movies she had missed over the last four years and loved having her mom and dad both there to tuck her in every night. The only downside so far had been that Robin was having nightmares about her time in captivity. Patrick would come in to her room to comfort her and had attempted to talk to Robin about the dreams but she wasn’t ready to confide in him just yet.

Robin looked out the window. “The bus is here.” She gave Emma a quick kiss on her cheek and then handed the little girl her backpack. “Have a good day.”

“You too mommy.” Emma ran through the door. “I love you.”

“Love you too baby.” Robin watched Emma get on the bus and then shut the door. She turned around to see Patrick standing in the kitchen doorway with two cups of coffee in his hands.

“I thought you might want a little caffeine.” Patrick walked over to her and handed her a cup. “Why don’t we sit down?”

“Don’t you have to get to work?” Robin had assumed he would go in today – Obrecht was furious with Patrick for taking off to find her. “Won’t Obrecht throw a fit?”

“I don’t care – we need to talk so I took the morning off and Obrecht can fire me if she wants.” Patrick sat down on the couch and waited for Robin to join him. She sat down and Patrick smiled at her. “I talked to my dad yesterday and he wanted me to tell you how happy he is that you are home safe,” he paused, “again.”

“I will call him in the next couple days to catch up. What is he doing now – still in Seattle?” Robin was hoping to distract Patrick by talking about his dad.

“He moved to Berkeley a couple of years ago and he would be thrilled to hear from you and quit stalling.” Patrick set his cup down on the coffee table. “We have been avoiding talking about these past two years and we need to if we are ever going to rebuild our family.”

Robin shook her head as she set her cup down next to his. “What do you want to know?”

“What happened to you?” Patrick looked at Robin. “I know your viral load is still undetectable and that you are in good health physically but…”

“But there is more to my health than my medical status. You want to know about the nightmares.”

Patrick turned so he was facing Robin completely. “Yes. What did they do to you?”

“If you are asking if they tortured me…” Robin bit her lip as she considered her next words. “Jerry loved to come in with his gun and remind me of how we met. He would point it at me and ask me if I needed any motivation for my work.”

“Bastard.” Patrick remembered the night Jerry had shot Robin very well and hated that the man had once again threatened her life.

“Helena was a little more subtle.” Patrick raised his eyebrows at her in curiosity. “She enjoyed toying with my emotions. I can’t tell you how many times she brought me pictures of Emma going to school, playing with friends, here at the house. She wanted to make sure I knew that she could get to my daughter anytime she wanted.” Robin blinked back the tears that came to her eyes. “You know, I gave my dad such a hard time when he came back because he let me think he was dead to protect me. I really need to apologize to him for that.”

“Why?”

“Because I did the same thing – I stayed away from Emma to protect her.” Robin managed to keep the emotion out of her voice as she spoke. “I may not have let her think I was dead but still…”

“Robin, you were being held hostage by a madwoman and a sadistic bastard. You didn’t seek out danger like your parents did and you wanted to be home to us.” Patrick could sense that Robin was holding back. “Please, tell me…”

“No.” Robin stood up. “I can’t do this.”

Patrick followed her. “Don’t shut down on me Robin. Tell me what they did…”

Robin spun around and glared at him. “What do you want me to tell you?”

“The truth Robin.” Patrick was determined to get something out of Robin and if he had to push her to do it then that is what he would do.

“The truth? You do not want to know the truth.” Her voice raised as she tried to walk around him to the front door.

Patrick grabbed her arms and stopped her. “Yes I do.”

Robin stepped back. “You do not want to hear this.”

Patrick stayed in front of the door. “Don’t tell me what I want.”

Robin lost any sense of control and began yelling. “Fine – you want to hear how Helena loved to show me pictures of you and Sam together. How she rubbed it in every chance she got that no one I loved was looking for me? You want to know about the video she made me watch of you in our bed with Sam or having to watch someone attempt to kidnap our child?”

Patrick felt sick to his stomach. “God Robin…”

“No, you wanted to know.” Robin wiped furiously at the tears as they ran down her cheeks. “It killed me that you would think, for even one second, that I would stay away from you if I had choice. That you couldn’t see the fear in my eyes when we spoke or that you didn’t try to find me after I told you I was broken.”

“Robin, I…”

“I told you I was broken!” Robin fell back against the wall and sunk to the floor in tears. “You want to know about the nightmares I have been having – a couple have been about Jerry and the night he shot me, a few have been about the lab explosion but the worse one is the one I had almost every night after I found out that you and Sam were engaged. I stood outside this house and watched as another woman lived my life and I could hear my daughter calling her mommy. She was in your arms and you looked straight at me and then turned away.”

Patrick kneeled down in front of her. “I would have never done that to you.”

“Are you sure?” Robin looked up at him, her eyes red and swollen from her tears. “You were going to marry her.”

“I don’t think we would have reached that point even if you and Jason hadn’t come home.” Patrick reached over and wiped away a few stray tears from her face. “I was trying to create something out of nothing and it wasn't fair to any of us, especially Emma. I was blinded by grief and pain and I will spend the rest of my life proving to you that you are the only woman I have ever and will ever love or want. All I am asking for is a chance to do that.”

Robin considered what he was saying. The truth was that she had to shoulder a little of the blame for what had happened over the past couple of years – she hadn’t tried to tell him what was going on and she knew that losing Gabriel had been a major factor in Patrick's missing the signs that she was in trouble. After a few minutes of silence, she finally nodded her head. “I am willing to do that if you can forgive me for not being here when Gabriel…”

“There is nothing to forgive – you were being held hostage and I know that you would have been here if you could have been.” Patrick took Robin’s hand in his. “Let's start small - Robin, would you let me take you out to dinner tonight?”

Robin squeezed his hands and smiled. “Patrick, I would love to have dinner with you tonight.”

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Chapter 10

Robin searched through her closet for just one decent outfit to wear on her date with Patrick but she hadn't had any luck so far. She was about to tell Patrick to forget it when she heard a knock on her door. “Come in.”

Maxie burst through the door with Emma by her side and a garment bag in her hand. “Hey cuz – your fairy godmother and her assistant are here to save the day.” Emma had texted Maxie the moment she had found out that her parents were going on a date to ask her to help her mom out.

“What do you mean?” Robin still hadn’t notice the bag Maxie was carrying.

“I mean that I have the perfect dress for your date tonight.” Maxie laid the bag on the bed and zipped it open, revealing a beautiful 50's style black dress with a pleated bodice, adorable cap sleeves and a swing skirt.

Robin picked up the dress and held it up to her body. She walked over to the mirror and smiled. “Maxie, it’s perfect!”

“Of course it is.” Maxie pulled out a pair of black satin pumps. “I went with a lower heel because I assume that you weren’t wearing any high heels and I don’t want you spraining your ankle while Patrick is twirling you across the dance floor.”

Robin bit her lip and tears came to her eyes. It was all so normal, so simple, that she was having a hard time believing it was true. “Thank you so much.”

Maxie could see the change in Robin and took charge. “Emma, go check on your dad and make sure he has everything ready for tonight and then pack your bag so I can drop you off at Uncle Mac’s on my way home.” Emma was spending the night with Mac tonight so her parents could have some time alone together.

“Okay Maxie.” Emma happily skipped out of the room.

Maxie walked over to her cousin and put her arm around Robin. “What is it?”

“I just, I have wanted this for so long. Dinner out with my husband, sorry, Patrick and time with my daughter and I still can’t believe it is happening.” Robin set the dress back on the bed and sat down at her dressing table.

“And?” Maxie knew there was more to Robin’s mood then disbelief.

“I don’t know, I just want this so bad.” Robin allowed her tears to finally spill over. “I want to be with Patrick and Emma as a family. I want to forget the last two years and just be us again.”

Maxie didn’t see the problem. “Then do it.”

Robin took a tissue and began wiping away the tears. “What?”

“You said you want to be a family again – then be a family again.” Maxie saw Robin’s shocked expression so she quickly explained what she meant. “I’m not saying that you have to jump into bed with him tonight but I do think that you need to adjust your expectations. Don’t think about the past or the future when you go out tonight – just concentrate on the here and now.”

“That is easier said than done.” Robin wiped away her tears.

Maxie knelt down next to Robin and took her hand. “Robin, you are one of the most amazing women I have ever met. You have survived so much to get back here to your family. You, better than anyone, you know how short life can be – please don’t waste a moment of it.”

“Maxie…”

“Let me ask you a question – if Patrick got hit by a bus tomorrow, what would you regret?” Maxie stared Robin straight in the eyes.

“What do you mean?”

“Well, would you regret giving the love of your life a second chance or would you regret running away because you were scared of losing it all again?” Maxie gently stroked Robin’s cheek. “That man loves you and you love him. Love is a gift – don’t be afraid to embrace it.”

Robin turned away from Maxie and got off the chair. Slowly she made her way to the bed and picked up the dress. She smiled at it and then looked back at her cousin. “I was thinking of wearing my hair down – what do you think?”

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Patrick and Robin were hand in hand as they got off the elevator and stepped into the MetroCourt restaurant. The ride over had been filled with talk about Emma’s week at school and her plans for the weekend. It had been pleasant and easy and that was exactly what Patrick had wanted - to keep the evening as low pressure as he could.

They walked up to the hostess station. “Reservation for Drake.”

The hostess was about to seat them when a woman’s voice called out to them. “Robin!”

Robin cringed and turned around to see Carly barreling towards her. “Carly, I…”

Robin was cutoff as Carly grabbed Robin and pulled her into a tight hug. Robin looked at Patrick in surprise as he laughed at the sight before him. Carly finally let Robin go and smiled at her. “Thank you.”

Robin’s confusion was evident. “Carly…”

“You told me when you left that I would be on my hands and knees thanking you for what you were doing and you were right.” Carly found herself getting emotional. “I am so sorry that I doubted you.”

“You’re not only one sorry about that.” Patrick wrapped his arms around Robin and hugged her close.

“I cannot thank you enough for saving Jason’s life.” Carly looked at the hostess. “Whatever they want is on the house and send over a bottle of our best champagne.”

“Carly, that really isn’t necessary.” Robin was still in shock over what was happening.

“Yes, it is.” Carly smiled at the couple. “You two have a great evening.”

“Thank you Carly.” Robin was sincerely touched by the gesture.

The hostess started leading them to their table when she heard Carly call her name once more. “Robin, I almost forgot – Jax called and said that he and his mother will not be helping Jerry out of his latest mess.”

Robin leaned back into Patrick’s arms, relaxing a little bit more. “Really?”

“Yes, Jax said that he had enough and Jerry needed to face the consequences of his actions.” Carly smiled at them one last time. “Now go and have a great evening on me and I will tell Sonny you said hello.”

“Please do and tell him, actually, I want to tell both of you congratulations on your marriage. I really hope you two are happy together.” Robin wanted to move on from the past and that included her feud with Carly.

It was Carly’s turn to be touched – she could tell Robin was being sincere. “Thank you.”

Patrick helped Robin into her chair and then sat down across from her. “Well, if that is a sign of the evening to come – we are going to have a great night.”

Robin reached over, took his hand and smiled. “I think so too.”

[Lillybee]

cmahorror, you should be writing for this show.

[cmahorror]

Thank you Lillybee!

 

Chapter 11

“I cannot believe you waited until now to tell me this.” Robin took another sip of her champagne and glared at Patrick over the table.

“I didn’t think it was that big a deal.” He shook his head at her and topped off their glasses, finishing off their second bottle of champagne. Not long after they had sat down the key to the honeymoon suite had been brought to their table – compliments of Carly. After a short discussion, the couple decided to take advantage of Carly’s hospitality and stay at the hotel for the night. Since they weren’t going anywhere else but their room, Robin ordered them a second bottle of champagne.

“Carly is going to be a grandma – that is a huge deal.” Robin laughed as she leaned back in her chair. “Grandma Carly and Grandpa Sonny – that poor kid.”

“You are so beautiful when you laugh.” He leaned forward and smiled at her.

Robin blushed. “Thank you.”

“Still can’t take a compliment.” The last few hours had been wonderful, full of laughs and loving memories. Patrick heard the music start up and smiled at Robin. “Dr. Scorpio – would you like to dance?”

She bit her lip and smiled at him. “Dr. Drake, I would love to dance.”

Patrick stood up and offered Robin his hand. She put her tiny hand in his and followed him to the dance floor. Putting his arms around her waist, he slowly began to sway with her to the music.


It seems we stood and talked like this before
We looked at each other in the same way then
But I can't remember where or when

The clothes you're wearing are the clothes you wore
The smile you are smiling, you were smiling then
But I can't remember where or when

Some things that happened for the first time
Seem to be happening again
And so it seems that we have met before
And laughed before and loved before
But who knows where or when


Robin leaned back and stared into Patrick’s eyes. He stared back, refusing to let her break their connection.


Some things that happened for the first time
Seem to be happening again

And so it seems that we have met before
And laughed before and loved before
But who knows where or when
Who knows where or when


The song ended and Patrick stopped moving. His left hand moved from Robin’s waist to her neck and he put his hand in her hair before leaning down and doing what he had been dying to do since he had found her again – he kissed her.

Robin responded immediately and Maxie’s words rang in her ears. Her cousin had been right – life was too short and she and Patrick had already lost too much time to not savor every moment they were being given. Every day was a gift.

She pulled away and smiled at him. “Patrick?”

“Yes Robin?”

“Let’s go to the room.” Robin turned to leave the dance floor and was surprised when Patrick didn’t immediately move. “Patrick?”

“Are you sure?” Patrick wanted this so bad but he didn’t want her to have any regrets in the morning. “I want to be with you more than anything but if you want to wait – I will understand.”

Robin nodded her head. “Patrick, I have spent the last two years dreaming about being with you again, remembering that last night we had together and wanting, more than anything, to be in your arms again.”

“While I was sleeping with another woman and not even looking for you.” Patrick would never forgive himself for not seeing the signs that Robin was in trouble.

“I have talked about this with Kevin and I understand what happened.” Robin led him back to their table. “Patrick, you were in a tremendous amount of pain from losing Gabriel and stressed from being a single father. You were focused on Emma and creating a stable life for her and I could never fault you for that. What you had with Sam was about Emma and giving her the life you thought she deserved, not about me. I know you would have never been with her if I hadn't left Port Charles. And it wasn’t like I gave you any hints that I was in trouble.”

“You shouldn’t have had to.” Patrick reached across the table and took Robin’s hand in his. “I know you better than anyone and, deep down, I knew something was wrong but I blamed it on Jerry and the years he held you hostage. I should have been looking for you, not sleeping with Sam.”

Robin nodded her head. “I understand that but I think we both need to accept that we cannot change the past – just learn from it and move on.” She squeezed his hand. “Patrick, I love you and that has never changed. I am tired of hiding and protecting myself, especially from the one person in this world who would never purposely hurt me.”

Patrick wiped away a tear. “But I did hurt you and that was the last thing I wanted. There is something you need to know - I never stopped loving you either Robin. I know we have some things to work through but I want you and I want us, our family. I tried so hard to move on but I never really could because you are the only woman I will ever truly love and want to be with.”

Robin got a mischievous grin on her face. “Really?”

Patrick sat up. “Is that your foot?”

“I guess you weren’t lying when you said you wanted me.” Robin giggled. "I think we've talked enough for tonight."

"I couldn't agree more." Patrick stood up, pulled Robin out of her seat and picked her up in his arms. “Let’s go to our room.”


Song: Where or When - Harry Connick Jr. version

Edited May 29, 2016 by cmahorror

[cmahorror]

Chapter 12

“I missed this.” Patrick stroked Robin’s back as he held her. “Just being with you and holding you in my arms.”

Robin ran her hand up and down his chest. “Me too.”

The couple had taken their time once they got to the room. Patrick had slowly undressed her first, letting her get comfortable with being with him again. He whispered softly to her, telling her how beautiful she was and how much he loved her. She soon returned the favor, undressing him and reacquainting herself with every part of his body. They were tentative at first but instinct quickly took over and they made love for hours, reconnecting with each other on every level.

Patrick got out of bed and poured them another glass of the champagne Carly had arranged to have waiting for them in the room. Robin sat up and took the glass from him. He sat back down on the bed with her and raised his glass. “To a second chance.”

Robin gently tapped her glass to his. “For both of us.” She took a drink and laughed.

“Why are you laughing?”

“Well, I was just thinking about when we started dating and you were living here at the MetroCourt. I was having lunch with Nikolas in the restaurant and suddenly you were sitting at a table watching us.”

“And you left him to come to me.” Patrick set down his glass on the end table.

“No, he told me to go to you. I was willing to stay and finish my lunch.” Robin finished her glass and handed it to Patrick who placed it next to his empty glass. “Anyway, we went back up to your room and were just getting ready to make love when I stopped you and got off the bed. You asked me what was wrong and I told you that my mom was right.”

“Yes – you said she told you that you were attracted to me because I reminded you of your father.” Patrick shook his head. “I was not happy to hear that.”

“Well, in some ways she was right. You are both handsome, daring men with a love for excitement and the finer things in life. But there is one major difference.” Robin reached over and gently caressed his face. “You are committed to your work but our family and, most importantly, our daughter will always come first. Your love and devotion to Emma is very sexy.”

“It is, is it?” Patrick wiggled his eyebrows at her and she giggled.

“Yes, anyway, we finally got back to business when my dad came knocking on the door.”

Patrick rolled his eyes. “Yeah, he kind of killed the mood.”

“You two sat on the floor drinking beers and racing cars while my dad regaled you with stories of his wilder days.” Robin scooted in closer to him. “Then I asked you to leave…”

“You kicked me out.” He tickled her in the ribs, loving the little laugh that escaped her lips.

“Semantics – anyway you left and then you walked back in just in time to hear me say that love wasn’t what you and I were about.” Robin turned her head and smiled at him. “I was in deep denial.”

“Well, I wouldn’t have admitted it then but it really hurt me to hear you say that.” Robin’s face reflected her surprise. “I know you were just trying to protect yourself but I was already head over heels in love with you and it hurt that you didn’t feel the same way.”

“But I did feel the same way and I was just scared of admitting it. I was certain if I told you that you would have run off and I would never see you again.” She shook her head. “We wasted a lot of time hiding our feelings for each other.”

“But we are not wasting time anymore. Now we will embrace every day we have together and build a new life. It will take time and patience and there may be some tears and hurt feelings along the way but I have no doubt it will only make us stronger as a family.” Patrick gently ran his hand through her hair. “I will do whatever it takes to accomplish that.”

“Whatever it takes, huh?” Robin slid out of the bed and began walking to the bathroom.

“Where are you going?” He watched her hips shake back and forth as she moved across the room.

“I’m going to take a shower.” She turned back to look at him as she entered the bathroom. “You know, I could really use some help with my back.”

Patrick didn’t need to be asked twice. He jumped off the bed and followed his ex-wife into the shower.

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“Welcome to the MetroCourt hotel – do you have a reservation?” The front desk clerk smiled at the man as he walked up to the counter.

“No but I heard that this was the place to stay in Port Charles. Do you have any rooms?” The man didn’t smile at all and it made the clerk a little nervous.

“Yes we have several rooms available – would you prefer a room or a suite?”

“A suite please.” He needed plenty of room for his equipment.

“And how long are you looking to stay?”

“At least a couple of weeks.” He took out his phone and smiled at the picture of Robin on it. “I need to catch up with an old friend.”

[cmahorror]

Chapter 13

Robin walked in the front door of their house and greeted Molly as the teenager sat in their living room studying. “Thank you so much for watching Emma tonight.”

Molly got up from the couch and started packing away her books in her backpack. “Not a problem – you guys pay great and besides, you’re helping me through biology.”

“Which reminds me – I reviewed your biology paper and made a few notes.” Patrick and Robin had asked Molly to babysit Emma for them while they attend their couples counseling sessions. They had already had three sessions in the past week and they were making great progress. While Patrick and Robin were both coming to terms with the many horrible things they had been through both together and separately over the past four years and there was one thing remained constant – they loved each other. They still had things to work through but both of them had no doubts that they would work through whatever came up together.

“Thank you so much.” Molly took the paper from him and looked at his notes. “I keep getting the order mixed up for the spinal column.”

“Let me give you a little trick for that.” Patrick waved her over to his desk and pulled out a pad of paper. “I’ll write it down for you.”

Robin sighed in contentment as she watched the scene play out before her. She imagined Patrick doing the same thing with Emma in a few years and felt a mixture of joy and sadness at the thought. Joy at the bright and beautiful little girl that she had and sadness that she had missed so much time with her just having a normal life. Emma had spent years with other people taking her to school and helping her with homework, attending her dance recitals and reading her bedtime stories before bed. All things she had missed because of the Cassadines and Jerry Jacks.

Robin quietly made her way up the stairs to Emma’s room and looked in on her little girl as she slept. Emma was holding the koala bear she had given her for Christmas two years ago tight in her arms and tears came to Robin’s eyes. She was so intent on watching Emma that she didn’t hear someone walk up behind her and jumped when an arm snaked around her waist.

“Easy there adventure girl.” Patrick kissed her cheek and pulled her close. “I was just coming up to see where you were.”

“I just needed to see her.” Robin sighed. “I have missed so much time with her, with both of you.”

Patrick turned her around in his arms and gently wiped away the tear that ran down her cheek. “It’s not your fault Robin.”

“I keep telling myself that but if I hadn’t gone to save Jason…”

“Then Victor would have made you disappear and you would not have been able to at least speak to Emma.” Patrick hugged Robin close. “I hate that you were in trouble and I didn’t do anything to save you.”

“Patrick…”

Patrick started walking Robin back to their bedroom, still holding her close in his arms. “Robin, we both know you didn’t have a choice and I am just so grateful that I am getting another chance to be with you.” He walked her to the bed and laid down with her on it. “In every way.”

“Not every way – I still haven’t decided what I am going to do about work.” Patrick had not been pushing her but she knew he wanted her back at GH.

“Robin,” Patrick pulled her on top of him and gently stroked her hair, “I am not pressuring you.”

“I know and I appreciate it.” She laid down on top of him and listened to his heartbeat through his chest. “I just don’t know if I can work for Obrecht – not after what she did to me.”

“There is always that job that my dad has for us in Berkeley.” Noah had called Patrick and told him that the hospital he was working at was looking for two people to split the Chief of Staff position. “Dad said that he can stall the committee for a few more weeks while we make a decision.”

“It’s a great opportunity – what do you think?”

“I think that you haven’t been able to decide anything for almost four years so I will do whatever you want.” Patrick felt that Robin had earned the right to make the decision.

“I don’t want to upset Emma – Port Charles is all she has ever known – but I think a change of scenery might do us good. A new place for a new start, far away from mobsters and spies.” Robin took a moment and then made her decision. “I feel like I owe it to Alan's memory to at least hear what GH has to offer me and then make a decision from there.”

“Sounds logical.” Patrick leaned up and kissed the top of her head. “But we don’t have to make any decisions tonight.”

Robin lifted her head and smiled at him. “You’re right – we don’t so what should we do for the rest of the night?”

Patrick reached for the buttons on Robin’s shirt and began undoing them. “We could do a crossword puzzle.”

“Too much thinking this late at night.” Robin kissed his chest.

“I recorded the hockey game.” He slid the shirt off her shoulders and arms, throwing it to the side of the bed.

She responded by reaching for his belt and pulling the buckle loose. “If you want to spend the next couple of hours watching men bump into each, that’s fine, but try not to think about me up here,” she kissed his neck, “all by myself.”

Patrick flipped Robin over and smirked at her. “I’ll watch it tomorrow.”

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He watched from the car as the lights went out before he began making notes on his tablet.


5:00 PM – Couples counseling
6:00 PM – Dinner at Kelly’s
7:30 PM – Walk along the docks – sat on pier and talked
8:30 PM – Metro Court for dessert – visited with her cousin Maxie and her boyfriend
10:00 PM – Home - babysitter left 10 minutes later – lights out


He knew they were sleeping together again but that didn’t matter - he would end that soon enough. He pulled out his digital camera and began reviewing all the pictures he had taken over the past week. He had gotten pictures of Robin with her daughter, her parents, her uncle Mac and, of course, her ex-husband. She looked so happy and he only wanted to add to that happiness.

He put down the camera, started the car and headed back to the hotel so he could make plans.

It was time to reunite with Robin.