AUTHOR'S NOTE ::: This drabble series is based off characters from General Hospital, yet the "history" has been changed somewhat to suit the purposes of this story. I do not own ABC's General Hospital or the characters and I will NOT be receiving any payment whatsoever for writing this story. It is intended for entertainment purposes only. This story is AU.

Two to Tango

Robert and Anna Scorpio seldom argued, but tonight they were having their biggest disagreement ever in their two years of marriage. Anna had never regretted her gender as an International Security Agent until that moment. In the past, her value to the WSB had been just as crucial as any other agent. When she met Robert and had fallen in love, she had pleaded with him to assist her in her training for the WSB. Robert had informed her that he would need to do extensive traveling as an agent, and to Anna, the only possible way she could be with him during those times was to become an agent herself.

Robert had thought it amusing when she had insisted he train her as an agent. His comic attitude turned to awe when Anna's shooting abilities with practice came to prove more expert than his own. Anna had watched Robert intently and had done all that he taught her carefully and skillfully as he directed. It was very important to her that she please him.

Robert was more than pleased. He spoke to Balentine, head of the World Security Bureau. A month later, Anna became an official agent, just before she and Robert married. Robert, Balentine, and the other agents they encountered all agreed that Anna was an important asset to the WSB team. Her skills and diligence were always embraced during WSB missions.

Robert had always regarded Anna as more than capable, despite her fairer sex, but tonight he was a bit more than skeptical. "You are not going with me, Anna, and that is final!" he insisted, his Australian accent more pronounced in anger.

"Robert, you must let me go along! I can help," Anna pleaded from beside him in the bed they shared in a small hotel in London.

"Anna, no!" he shouted. "Get it out of your head. It's too bloody dangerous!"

In her angry English accent Anna reminded, "I know how to protect myself, if you haven't forgotten."

"Yes, love... but it's different this time. The baby-." Despite his heated feelings, Robert's voice was becoming softer.

"Don't worry, Robert. The baby will be fine. You can't stop me from going."

"Dammit, you are so stubborn. I shouldn't even have let you come to London with me. If they recognize you-."

"If you had left me in Italy, I would have followed you. I need to be by your side. We are partners."

"That's right, love... and you're the best, but until the baby comes, you must stay in Italy."

"I am NOT staying in Italy. I need to be where you are!"

"I know that, love... but it's too damn impossible now! We'll have to hold out... just a little longer," he told her as he gently stroked her dark hair. Her hands rested lightly against his chest.

"You need me tomorrow, Robert. I'm the best shot... and I can cover for you." Anna's voice was a gentle murmur. She was becoming sleepy.

"You are right... but I can't let you go. I will lock you in this room if I must." His light blue eyes became a sudden dark sapphire with strong determination. Anna knew she had a big fight on her hands, but at that moment she was becoming far too tired to argue.

"You have forgotten; I can pick the lock." A soft smile played upon her face. Her voice was light and teasing with only a hint of seriousness. Suddenly then, her brown eyes had went closed. Anna had fallen asleep.

Robert gazed down at his lovely sleeping wife. She was curled up safe and snug in the circle of his arms. "What will I do with you, my little love?" he whispered with tenderness.

Lovingly, he placed a kiss upon her cheek. Then he too fell asleep, his head resting on the pillow next to hers. Anna curled up even closer, sighing sweetly in her sleep. It would be their last night of peaceful slumber...