A/N: I have not written anything in a while because I just had a baby not to long ago and it's been rough adjusting to having her around all the time. She's beautiful though. I actually started this story while I was in my last month of pregnancy. Then as I watched the hostage situation unfold I figured I'd write that into this somehow. So, let me know what you think.

Disclaimer: I do not own anyone or thing in or involving General Hospital

You Can Always Go Back Home

"Hey I'm on my way to where you are. The roads or so icy and it's hard for me to see with all this snow. Just don't leave I will be there as soon as I can." the female said as she carefully drove down the street. She hadn't been in Port Charles in nearly two years. So many friends and no family where here. She had left to build her own life in Manhattan. She was a doctor and very good at what she did. She was a pediatrician and loved her job working with children and helping to save their lives was her passion. She took a deep breath as she made it to the parking lot of Kelly's. This was her spot to live, eat and just breath. Tonight she was here because a friend called her and needed her.

She walked in and saw the friend she was looking for.

"Patrick what's wrong?" she asked as she sat down across from him.

"Cassie it's not life threatening just having a little bit of a relationship problem." he said as he looked into her beautiful green eyes. Cassie Blakfield was the only woman that had just been his friend.

"I'm glad that's all it is." she said softly as she let out a heavy sigh of relief. "Okay last I spoke to you, you were seeing Robin Scorpio and it was going great. What happened?"

"I got an apartment." he said starting out

"Okay and you're what afraid that she'll want to move in?" she asked curiously

"No, that I want her to be there." he said honestly

"It's okay to feel a little scared when it comes to moving someone in mainly when it's someone you love." she said as she smiled at him. It was nice to see him happy and in love." Just relax first and go with the flow. If you truly want her with you morning and night then go ahead even if it's scaring the hell out of you."

"You always could give me advice and not make me feel like a weak person." he said to her as he grabbed her hand

"It's what friends are for." she told him as she smiled at him" I'm just glad that you've finally settled down."

"So, on a more happier note how are you doing?" he asked

"I'm making it day by day." she said " The morning sickness has subsided thank god. I'm having a little girl and she doing great so far." she felt a soft movement in her stomach. It was a miracle.

"That's great. How far a long are you now?" he asked

"Eight months to be exact." she said with a proud mother to be smile

"You're still determined to do this on your own?" he asked concerned the thought of her not even telling the father was not something he was comfortable with, but it was her choice to make not his.

"Yeah. The father of this beautiful girl made it clear that I was good enough to screw a few times, but that was it for him." she knew she sounded bitter, but she couldn't help it. She had fallen for this guy and he hurt her.

"Well, you should know that he's here in Port Charles." he said softly knowing how hard it would be for her to face the only man she ever loved." Speaking of Port Charles you do know that traveling this late in your pregnancy is not a wise thing to do?"

"That's fine. Life's a circle we were bound to run into each other soon or later." she said hoping she sounded more reassuring than she felt." Yes I know, but you sounded like you really needed a friend and besides I was in Manhattan not half across the world."

"So, how long are you going to stay here or did you just come here because of me?" he asked as they both sat back in their chair.

"This was my home for a long time I think I might stay a little while." she said " Otherwise I did just come here because you called and needed me."

"Well, either way I'm glad you're here." he said. As he gave her a smile

"I'm glad I'm here too. It's doing me some good to be around you." she said as she flashed him a smile of her own.

"Well, I'm glad." he said as he looked into her eyes. They sparkled with motherhood. He always knew she'd make a great mother. He knew the stress of keeping the father in the dark was going to take it's toll on her. He'd be there whenever she needed him. They had worked hard on being just friends mainly because of him and the fact that the guy that broke her heart was his best friend.

They talked a little more before he had to go to the hospital. Cassie went to ask to see if a room was available which it was so she had a place to stay. She was back home. It felt great. Her only concern was facing the one man that had her heart and unfortunately she had a bond with him that she wouldn't want to break no matter how hard it was going to be for her. She had to move on with her life in order to give her daughter the best life possible.