Second Glance
Robin has been found alive. The life that she came back to no longer belonged to her. Her husband had moved on and was married and expecting a child. She learned that he had also had another child that turned out not to be his. She knew that they still loved each other but she needed to heal. She needed to love on. She moved to Rochester. It was easier to share custody that way. She rented a brownstone.
Chapter 1
It was hard to leave her daughter but Patrick insisted that she get settled in before bringing Emma to spend the year with her. They needed time together. Emma had been practically glued to her side in fear of losing her again.
The brownstone was a nice size but it needed some work. It wasn't too far out of the way. She had decided to do the work herself but when she walked in most of it was done. When a man came out of the kitchen she jumped but swallowed the scream.
"What the hell are you doing in my house?" She spat.
The man stared at her. "I am the contractor working on the house. I am actually pretty shocked to be standing here staring at you." She eyed him skeptically. He looked familiar to her but because of the est treatments some of her memory was foggy.
"Do I know you?" He looked at her.
"You could say that. Robin Scorpio-Drake?" He asked.
"Who is asking?" She was suspicious. "Who sent you here?" She reached into her purse. He put his hands up.
"I am Brad Seagraves. We met a few years ago. Only you said you were Nancy Greene." She remembered Nancy Greene. She flashed to slapping Patrick for accusing her of cheating. She put her gun back into her purse. "I suppose that I am forgettable in the grand scheme of things."
Robin took a long sigh. She remembered seeking him out to apologize to him. It was part of her therapy. She ran her hand through her hair.
"Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated." She laughed. "I was presumed dead by someone who…" She sighed. "It is a long story. I was tortured for two years. Parts of my memory is still foggy but I escaped. My memory returned and I went home to find my husband getting married. I was too late to stop the wedding but I imagine I ruined the honeymoon." She shrugged.
Brad didn't know what to say. He had read about her death but nothing about her resurfacing. "I did not tell you that seeking pity. Just to explain my reaction. Sometimes I have to dig for faces." She looked around. Her furniture had been delivered.
"Your cabinets are all set." He said. She smiled then went to give him a tip. "Don't insult me." He said and she nodded. She pulled out her phone and called Patrick as he gathered up his tools.
"Hey all of the repairs have been made. I bet my mom had something to do with it. So Emma can come sooner." She smiled then her smile disappeared.
"What? That isn't fair Patrick. Let's not forget the woman you thought you impregnated has a lunatic mother who sent her to trap you." She spat.
"I know that. I am just asking that you give it time. Emma will be starting school in six weeks do you really want to have her change schools? You are the one who left again Robin." He shouted.
"You act as though the first time was my choice. What do you want me to do move in so that we can act out some sick version of sister wives?" He was silent.
"I want to help you through this." She fought her tears.
"How can you do that huh? You are married and expecting a child with a woman who loves you and whom you seem to love. Look I can't do this right now." She hung up. Brad was going out the door when she grabbed her keys and joined him.
"I need a dog. Where can I get a dog? A trained big dog." She looked at him. He raised an eyebrow.
"The pet store." She looked at him. She sensed that he didn't like her very much. She nodded.
"Of course. Why didn't I think of that?" She walked away.
"What kind of dog are you looking for?" He asked finally.
"I have a seven year old. I need a family friendly guard dog." She said.
"I have a friend who is a cop. He breeds German Shepherds. They are really good at protecting families." He pulled out his phone. "I can have him stop by…."
"No. If we can meet somewhere that would work better for me. Thank you." She smiled. He looked at her for a moment.
"Our houses are adjoined. Why don't I have him come over to my place? He comes over to watch a game anyway." She nodded then smiled.
"Why are you helping me? You don't seem to like me very much. Not that I can blame you." He bit his lip.
"I was just shocked." She rubbed her arms.
"I can imagine. It is also part of the reason I stopped. You can't…."
"I know that Robin. I am clumsy not ignorant. When you confessed it reminded me of my ex. You told the truth and I do respect that. It is just odd." She nodded. He noticed that she looked like she was about to fall apart. Maybe she could use a friend.
"Hey listen, I am making steak for dinner. Why don't you join me? You look like you could use a drink and some good music." She looked pretty skeptical.
"Thanks for the offer. I wouldn't be very good company. I have a ton to get done before I go back to work. Maybe another time?" He smiled.
"Sure if you need anything, a cup of sugar, just ask." She smiled.
"Thanks Brad." She walked to her car. She needed to get groceries. He noticed that she popped the hood and looked under it before she left. He wondered what she had gotten into.
Chapter 2
Robin had felt like she was being watched the whole time she was out shopping. So she went to the hardware store to get extra locks to put on. Part of her wanted to hide in the house but she refused to be a recluse. It would make it hard for her to be a mother. She was busy putting on a lock when Brad came over.
"Hey I called my friend and he has someone for you to meet." She looked at him.
"I suppose it is okay he comes over to the porch. You said he is a cop right?" Brad smiled.
"He is a detective but his commissioner is actually here in his place." He beckoned him over. Robin smiled and hugged him.
"Mom did this?" She looked at him.
"The job was available and my vast amount of experience got me the job. Befriending your neighbor was my idea." Brad looked between the two of them.
"We are family." Aiden spoke.
"Yes he is my cousin." Robin smiled.
"Listen mate I am going to help her out. I will be over in a minute." Brad nodded.
Aiden helped Robin put on her locks and arm the security system. "How are you holding up?" He asked her.
"I am going to be okay. I have to be." He watched her carefully. They hadn't known each other very well at first but connected when she was in Paris and have kept in touch since.
"You are a Devane and so you will be but you don't have to do it on your own." He hugged her.
Bill Jonas came in with a German Shepherd. Brad smiled. "So Aiden is related to Robin?" Bill nodded.
"Aiden and I go way back. I have been doing a lot of research. She has been through a lot. Maybe not someone you want to get involved with." His friend warned.
"Thanks for the unwanted and unneeded warning. I don't know her as Robin Scorpio and I am not looking to get hurt again so let's back off okay." Bill shrugged.
"I know you. When Kelly came back with your child you took her back and for the tiniest moment you were happy." Brad looked at him.
"Then when her ex came along she admitted the truth and took him away. I know all of the gory details Bill. Are you going to bring up Casey's abortion too? I get it." Aiden walked in.
"Looks intense. Wouldn't have anything to do with my cousin would it?" Brad looked at him.
"Curiosity killed the cat. It was a case of that kind of thing." Aiden watched them then looked at the dog.
"Is he well trained?" He asked.
"Very well trained." Aiden handed him the cash.
"Thanks mate. I am going to take him over to my cousin. I will catch up with you later." Aiden started then looked back.
"Some questions are left unanswered. Robin doesn't really concern you. She is a wonderful woman who has survived more than anyone should have to." He walked out and took the dog to Robin.
Robin named him Rocco and she really took the dog and he to her. She looked at Aiden. "Do you have a place to stay?" She asked.
"Yes. I didn't want to crowd you but if you want me to move in here." She shook her head.
"No that won't be necessary but thank you." She smiled. "So who has good Chinese in Rochester?" She smiled.
Chapter 3
Robin had been in Rochester for three days before she decided to go jogging on her own. In Port Charles she worked out at Sonny's gym. She practiced her skills including going to the gun range. She jogged along the trail in the park. She felt someone watching her. She felt him reach her and promptly turned around and sprayed him in the face with pepper spray. She noticed it was Brad.
"Oh my god I am so sorry." She pulled him away. "Open your eyes." She used her bottle of water to rinse his eyes.
"I was just heading to my car. We need to get you rinsed off and put some vegetable oil on your face." She dragged him along he was silently fuming. In her car she wet a rag. "Here keep this on your face."
Robin went inside of Brad's house using his key. She found the kitchen and got the oil. "Take your shirt off." She said then got a bowl of lukewarm water." She put his face in it for a few minutes then dried it. She put the oil on his face.
"Is your chest okay?" She put her hands there then nervously moved them. "You didn't inhale it did you? What about your mouth?" He put his hand out to stop her.
"I'm okay." He said. "Do you always mace people trying to ask you a question?" He saw the fire spark in her eyes.
"Haven't you ever heard of calling out to someone? You snuck up on me and I don't like being snuck up on." She barked.
"Duly noted." He said sourly.
"My parents were spies. They had a keen senses and I inherited that but most of my life the only threat was the disease in my body." She licked her lips.
"That changed one evening in the lab. I had been working tirelessly trying to save a friend. There was a gas leak. Patrick had passed out and when you see someone in love in danger your strength multiples. I got him out but I left the serum I created inside. I thought I had time. I went in and got the medicine through the emergency door but the doors locked and I was trapped. It exploded and I knew I was dead. The point is that I wasn't. Every time I tried to escape someone grabbed me. I spent a lot of time looking over my shoulder. A lot of time wondering when they were going to just kill me." She shook her head.
"You didn't need to know all that. Just don't sneak up on me okay." She walked out leaving him speechless.
Robin was surprised to see Patrick at her door. "Where is Emma?" She asked.
"With Sabrina. I thought I should see the place first." She sighed then smiled.
"Sure why not." She opened the door after unlocking several locks and entering the code to disarm the alarm. She gave him a tour.
"Robin I don't mean to be an ass but you are obviously afraid of something here. Maybe it is better that Emma stays with us until Jerry is caught." She looked at him.
"Jerry is dead." She said and he shook his head.
"Per Dr. Obrecht." He argued.
"I made promises to her. You can't punish me for something that wasn't my fault. I am getting help. I am doing what I am supposed to do." She fought her tears.
"You are getting help but you haven't been in therapy very long and you haven't opened up to anyone about what happened to you." The thread was unraveling.
"Was it easier for you when I was dead? Do you resent me for coming back?" She asked. He stared at her as if she had slapped him.
"How can you ask me that?" He reached for her but she moved.
"How can you keep my daughter from me?" Brad walked over. He started to walk away.
"Robin you need to be able to take care of Emma." She laughed.
"Let's talk about taking care of Emma. You have your teenage dream and her mean girl posse practically raising her. My daughter is using words she has no business using and has been privy to far more adult situations than she should. She is everything to me. I fought hard to get back to her to both of you." She shouted.
"I didn't ask for this. I did not ask to be tortured and shackled to a bed. I didn't ask to have a ball gag shoved in my mouth so that I wouldn't bite my tongue off when they shocked me." He looked around.
"You are proving my point Robin." He argued he just wanted her to be emotionally and mentally stable considering everything Emma had been through.
"I never wanted anyone to feel guilty." She wiped the tear that escaped. "Well forgive me. I must have forgotten my place considering how easily I was replaced. Go to hell you will be hearing from my lawyer." She walked away. He stood staring after her. He started to go after her.
"Maybe that isn't a good idea." Patrick turned to Brad.
"Are you fucking kidding me? Who are you to tell me anything?" Patrick put his hands on his hips.
"I am the neighbor and we look out for our neighbors around here. She is obviously upset and I think she walked away because she needs to be alone." Patrick laughed.
"You don't know her. You knew Nancy Greene." Patrick walked toward the house. Brad followed him when he walked in.
"I don't want you here." She yelled at him.
"Robin we need to talk." She shook her head.
"Please leave." Brad looked at him.
"You heard her. Please leave or I will call the police." Patrick looked at her.
"I will be back." He left. Brad closed the door. He locked it.
"Are you okay?" She shook her head as she doubled over to take calming breaths.
"I'll be fine thank you." He watched her.
"I think I will need to see that for myself." He helped her to the couch.
Brad watched as Robin calmed herself down. She looked at him. "I wasn't a very good mother when we met. I had Post-Partum and I was in serious denial." He took her hand.
"That explains a lot but you got help and you are a great mother. I can see that just by the way you are willing to fight for her." She sighed.
"But I am angry and I am trying not to be. I mean they made me watch as everyone forgot about me. As Sabrina moved into my house as she bonded with my daughter." He looked at her.
"So what happened? Why didn't you reclaim your life?" He asked.
"She's pregnant. Emma adores her and if I am being honest she is in a stable home. She adores Patrick. I mean she is young and naïve and a big bowl of sugar. Still how can I just expect things to go back to normal? He loves her too. He was torn so I made the decision for him and he thanked me. If he wanted us back he wouldn't have done that and I don't want to be anyone's obligation." She shrugged.
"We survived the Post-Partum and I thought we were going to be happy. Then he cheats on me with an ex college fling and she spends the next two years terrorizing me. She tried to kill me more than once but eventually I forgave him and we got back to a good place and I was taken. So the way I figure it from what I have seen… His relationship with her is different. It was sweet and I don't know." He looked at her.
"He has given her things you were lacking?" She sighed.
"They have something normal. Less toxic than what we had. But I guess… I mean even my own mother is enamored with her. I got away once and I called home but no one came for me. No one cared. Logically I know they cared but I don't feel it. I have anger and resentment inside of me but I have nothing but adoration for my daughter." She sniffed then shook her head.
"The people that took me are his ex-girlfriend's parents. He thought she was carrying his child but it turned out not to be his. That is another thing. Maybe he wanted to be in a relationship where the sex isn't restricted by having to be extra careful. I know it is silly but…" He looked at her.
"It is not silly. It is a valid concern. However, shouldn't we always be extra careful these days?" He asked and she nodded her head. "I get where you are concerned because there are adjustments that have to be made in your case and a man has to be willing to make those adjustments but if he is in love then I say it is a miniscule sacrifice to make to have that." She looked at him.
"Are you shocked that I used the word miniscule?" She laughed.
"No just shocked you are here and that I have told you so much. It is a little embarrassing." He frowned.
"We are neighbors. I am here because you look like you could use a friend. Someone you can vent to. I am here." She sighed then stood.
"So you like wine?" He shook his head.
"My palate isn't that refined. I am a beer and shot kind of guy." She disappeared and resurfaced a few minutes later with beer, wine, nuts and fruit.
"I am in therapy. I see the doctor that helped my first love. I knew him before then but when Stone was diagnosed he was really great. It is hard because we were close. So I find myself holding back at times. This anger is misdirected, I know that." She sipped her wine.
"I have trouble with accepting help and feeling helpless I am learning to deal with both of those things. I… They used me as a guinea pig. I mean I was given an unneeded bone marrow transplant to see if it would cure me. It worked. I will still go through the same precautions as a safety measure because there are still trace amounts of the virus in my tissue but I suppose I don't really need to worry about that anyway. I don't have to take the medication anymore which I suppose I should be grateful." She laughed.
"Still the process. The process nearly killed me." He looked at her.
"Do you still love your husband?" She looked at him.
"Ex-husband and right now I don't like him very much so it is hard to answer. I had miscarriage. I remember waking up from a coma. I remember being in a sterile room. I was in pain." She cleared her throat.
"I suppose I miscarried and they were doing the procedure. I heard her say that the fetus wasn't viable for transfer. Since I was in a coma they thought there was no need for anesthesia but when I heard fetus I lay there pretending to be unconscious and wishing the pain would just end it. I blacked out." He looked at her as he controlled his emotion.
"I don't know what to say. That is awful." She sighed then took another sip.
"That is why seeing her round belly hurts so much. Look don't feel sorry for me okay. I just needed to tell someone and I haven't. I have never said it out loud. I know he is okay and that was all that mattered. No need to put it out there. No need for my nightmares to become his." She said quietly. She needed to get everything off her chest and found it helpful to do that with a stranger.
"I would never pity you Robin." He said honestly suddenly not knowing what to do with his hands. They heard Aiden come in. He looked at them.
"What is going on?" Robin smiled at him.
"Brad was being a good neighbor. Patrick was here and it wasn't pretty." She admitted.
"Really?" She stood.
"Aiden don't it looks like there will be a custody battle and your brand of Devane justice will not help." He looked at her.
"One can never see my brand of justice coming luv." She laughed.
"I know but he is still Emma's father so no Devane justice." Brad stood.
"Thanks for the drink but I think I should get going." He shoved his hands into his pockets.
"Thanks for the save." He sighed.
"Yeah about that. I hope that I didn't make things worse." She chuckled.
"Of course you did but it is not about you. My ex is an egomaniac. Don't worry about it." She smiled then walked him out. She joined Aiden on the couch and grabbed her bottle of wine and refilled her glass.
"Numbing the pain?" He raised an eyebrow.
"Yes." He ran his hand through his hair.
"Will that help you get your daughter back?" She looked at him then down at her glass. She guzzled it.
"No but tonight I am going to do something that I may or may not regret for once. Tonight I am going to dull the pain as much as I can." He didn't argue he knew how she felt. He put his arm up and she moved to the fold of his comfort.
Chapter 4
Robin opened the door to find Patrick standing there patiently. She let him in. She had managed to clean up the bottles but she wasn't feeling her best.
"I really don't want to fight with you." He looked at her.
"I don't want to fight with you. Emma loves you. She misses you and she only had you back for two months. You ran when Jason… When things didn't work out and you are running now but it is different because we have a child who needs you." He looked down at the ground for a moment then his eyes met her face.
"You are the closest to a best friend that I have ever had. I need you. I know that it is selfish and I have no right to ask. I don't want to fight with you Robin. I need you. Anna needs you, Maxie needs you. We all need you. I know it must feel like you were replaced but that is the furthest thing from the truth." She stared at her feet to control the word vomit from escaping. She didn't know what to say.
"What aren't you telling me Robin?" She sighed.
"I didn't run. I was letting go. Do you think this is easy for me?" He shook his head.
"No I don't think it is easy but do you think this is easy for Emma? You are back in her life a concept that she cannot fully understand and you want to move her to a new city and a new school and set her up with a new routine." She stared at him.
"And you let me come here knowing full well you had no intention of letting her come? Wait let me guess princess sparkle pony made a suggestion?" She laughed.
"Yes but I happen to agree." Robin looked him in the eye. "Also the land that I purchased for our house is yours. I have made sure all of your assets are back where they belong." She laughed.
"If that is what the spark pony wants I will give it to her but she shouldn't be too angry when I seduce her husband." He smirked.
"Intriguing but we both know you'd never take up with a married man. I am glad you changed your mind." She shrugged.
"If you get stupid then it will be easier to fight you from Port Charles." She shoved him toward the door. "I am sleeping in today seeing as how tomorrow I need to find a new place for Rocco and I to live."
Robin froze when he went to pull her into a hug. She tried to shove him away but he was persistent. She looked up at him. He looked down at her lips and leaned in.
"Good morning luv!" Aiden shouted and made his way over swiftly. He patted Patrick on the back hard. "Hey mate! Good ta see ya." He grinned.
"Aiden Patrick and I were…" Aiden always direct looked at her.
"Heading up to the bedroom. What the bloody hell is going through that big brain of yours. Is he going to choose you? Is he going to leave her? If he were going to do those things would you allow him? I know you and crossing this line will only wreck you." Patrick sighed.
"He's right. I will see you when you come home. Home to Port Charles." He walked out. Robin looked at Aiden with annoyance etched into her features.
"You'll thank me later. What is this about you moving back to Port Charles?" She rolled her eyes then grabbed the bag from his hand. She wasn't willing to discuss it.
Later that evening Robin knocks on Brad's door. He opens the door then smiles at her.
"Would you like to come in?" He asked.
"No. I am moving back to Port Charles. I am looking to build my home, my old family home. I was wondering if you knew anyone who would take the job for a reasonable price. I hate lazy contractors that take advantage of women by trying to lounge around then bill hours." He laughed.
"I may know a few people. Why don't you let me know the site location and I can have someone contact you to set up an appointment for an estimate." He smiled.
"Great it is good knowing people in high places." He laughed as she wrote down the address.
"Thanks Brad Seagraves." He smiled.
"No problem Robin Scorpio. So we haven't been neighbors very long but it has been nice getting to know you a little." She smiled.
"Me too, who know maybe I might be in town or you might be in Port Charles. I extend the invitation to look me up." He smiled.
"I extend the same invitation." She waved then walked away.
Chapter 5
Robin rented a brownstone in Port Charles It had a nice big back yard but it was a shared yard, Bobbie's old brownstone. Her cousin would be joining her soon and rented the other available home next to hers, it was a duplex. It was the only way she could keep Rocco with her and she didn't want to give him up. She looked at her watch. She was scheduled to meet the contractors in 30 minutes then head over to Mac and Felicia's barbecue. She was surprised to see Brad there.
"Hey." She smiled.
"Hey. So I tried to recommend you to someone else. I did but we are the best because we are honest. So here I am. I brought a couple of my best men and we will assemble a team here. If we get the job that is. I took a walk around. I looked at the blue print. I want to say this can be done in two months but we need to do it right. Spring has arrived so that gives us time to work faster than if it were colder.. We will start with the foundation and outside first." She looked at his plan.
"Maybe it is the dimples but I trust your work ethic. So you got it. I need a favor though. I need an escort to a barbecue that I am dreading going to." He smiled.
"No meat loving man would ever turn down an invite to a barbecue. I would love to be your escort." She smiled.
"I will drive but don't crush my jello salad." He looked toward the car.
"Is it strawberry?" He asked.
"Is there another kind?" He shrugged he had no idea but strawberry was his favorite kind.
"Fair warning my family is a family of cops. My mother is the former spy/agent turned police commissioner. My uncle is the former commissioner. So they will ask questions to which you will reply, "I am the contractor."" He laughed but saw that she was serious so he nodded.
"My father is a cop and I am a former cop." She looked at him in surprise. "I spent a little too much time unsure of what I wanted to do. I also wanted to be like him in a sense but my passion was for working with my hands so I gave it up." She smiled.
"But not because it was less risky right?" He laughed out loud.
"You're quick. I like that." He grinned.
In the car Brad held the Jello Salad on his lap. Robin walked into the back yard and Emma ran over to her and hugged her.
"You made it." She said cheerfully as she pulled her into the crowd.
"Of course I made it you planned it." Robin smiled. Emma looked at Brad.
"Who are you?" She asked.
"Brad the contractor and protector of the jello." She chuckled. She looked at Robin.
"So you two aren't hooking up?" Robin looked at her daughter then at Felix.
"I apologize once again." He looked embarrassed.
"What is hooking up?" Robin asked her daughter.
"An all-night grown-up play date like the ones daddy and Brina used to go on before they got married." Patrick could see that she was not in the least bit pleased.
"No honey we aren't hooking up. Brad is a friend who is a contractor. He will be building our house." She smiled at him.
"Cool. Make my room extra-large." She said as she ran off to play.
"Robin I am so sorry she…" Robin looked at Sabrina.
"No need to discuss it. Our daughter is just showing her Scorpio rising." She smirked at Sabrina then walked away to put the salad away.
"So Brad you have come to Port Charles for a gig?" Mac asked.
"Just helping out." Brad offered as they started to question him. He was grateful when Robin returned but as the barbecue progressed and people laughed and talked about things she had no clue about she withdrew into herself. Soon she slipped away and went into the house. No one noticed. Brad was about to go in to check on her when Duke intervened and went in after her.
Robin was cleaning the kitchen when Duke walked in. "I know it is hard lass." He said.
"How did you do it?" She looked at him.
"For me it was different. Faison had taken my identity so I tried to be less aggressive. Which was a challenge since I believe in going after what I want." Robin smiled sadly.
"I remember. You had swagger." He laughed.
"I don't know about that. I do know what it is like to hold on to an image of your family to survive." She shrugged.
"I don't want to talk about that. She is giving him something that I cannot. I am damaged goods." He stared at her.
"How could you say that?" She looked at him.
"I can't have children. I miscarried when they had me." A tear fell and she heard a gasp and looked up and saw Patrick.
"Why didn't you…" He stared at her. "Were you pregnant when you went into the lab?" He asked her. She stared at him. Duke tried to intervene but he asked her again.
"Yes." He spun around as he ran his fingers through his hair.
"But you went anyway. It is one thing to risk your life but it is another to risk the life of our child." He put his hands up. "You should have stayed in Rochester." He walked away. She didn't go after him.
"Why did you lie to him?" She looked at Duke.
"Because somehow channeling his anger at me is a lot easier than dealing with the fact that it was not his baby." He hugged her.
"Oh sweetheart. You cannot carry this all on your own." She pulled away.
"I know. I will be fine. Thanks for listening." He looked at her.
"Any time. If you need to vent or need to talk to someone who understands I am always here." She smiled.
Patrick gathered Emma and Sabrina and told them that they had to go. "But I want to say goodbye to mommy." Emma looked at him.
"She is busy having a talk with Duke. It is late and there is a lot to be done this week." Emma looked at him curiously.
"It is only goodbye. It is not going to take all night." She ran into the house. He silently cursed.
Robin walked out with Emma. "I love you most baby girl." Emma smiled.
"I love you more mommy." They hug,
"Patrick why don't you have Sabrina take Emma to the car we need to talk." He looked at her.
"We are done talking right now." She looked at him. Sabrina ushered Emma away. Patrick followed and Robin followed him to the car.
"Please don't do this. Don't make me take you to court. I don't want to do that." He looked at her.
"I'd like to see you try. You made a choice when you went back into that lab. You chose him and why the hell is Brad here? Brad? Really Robin?" She took a deep breath.
"He is my contractor and Patrick if you do this things will come out that I want to keep to myself. Don't you understand that?" He looked at her and seemed to consider it.
"Things like what?" He asked.
"I can't tell you." He stared at her.
"Look at you Robin. You are barely in control of your own life and you want to raise our daughter." She stared at him.
"I guess that is it then." She turned then walked away. Brad came out to check on her.
"Are you okay?" He asked.
"No but I will be." He hugged her. "If you don't mind I'd like to leave." He nodded.
"If you want I can drive." She nodded.
"Please." She smiled.