Based loosely on the stalker storyline for Michelle and Robert. In this version when Michelle was kidnapped, Will did rape her but she couldn't bare to have the exam. Rich was never a suspect, so Robert wasn't arrested.

'Come on Michelle, it might be good for you' Robert said, sitting beside Michelle on the sofa. He put his arm around her and she leant into his body

'I don't know Robert, I don't think I'm ready' Michelle said

It had been 2 weeks since Michelle had been kidnapped and locked into the boot of her car. Since she came home from the police station she hadn't left their apartment. Robert had been with her the whole time, helping her get through it. She also had her old friend Will and sister Maria, helping her.

'It's only a meal babe, and you won't be alone. You'll have me and Maria and Will'

'You're not going to let this go, are you?' Michelle asked sitting forward facing Robert

'No, you deserve to have a good time after everything. We don't have to stay out too late or anything. It's just a meal with friends'

'Fine. I'll go, as long as we leave if I feel uncomfortable'

'Of course' Robert agreed leaning forward giving Michelle a kiss

'We best get ready then' Michelle said getting up and going into the bathroom.

An hour later she came out the bedroom, and Robert was shocked at what he saw. She stood there in a deep red dress and black heels with her make up and hair done. She had spent the last 2 weeks in pyjamas or sweat suits with her hair thrown up into a messy bun. Robert had missed this Michelle, he had missed looking into her eyes which were outlined in black and running his fingers through her curled hair.

'You look amazing' Robert said

'Thank you' Michelle said walking over to Robert and putting her arms around him, 'I'm actually starting to feel like my old self now. I just want whoever it was to be caught, then we can put all this behind us'

'Don't worry love, it will be. The police are on it and they will catch whoever it was'

'I hope so, because I can't stand having to watch my back all the time and being scared'

'They'll get him, but until then let me look after you and protect you. Okay?' Robert said looking down at her

'Okay' The pair got into the car and Robert drove them around to Will's house.

'Hey' Will said as he opened the door, 'Come in'

'Hey, Is Maria here?' Michelle asked

'Yeah, she's in the living room'

'Okay' Robert said.

The two of them joined Maria in the living room, while Will went to get them some drinks.

'I'm glad you came Chelle' Maria said

'Yeah well Robert wouldn't let me not come' She smiled at him

'Here you go' Will said walking in handing Michelle a glass of red wine and Robert a bottle of beer

'Thanks'

The four of them spent a few hours talking before dinner was ready, they sat around the table and shared a steak dinner. Michelle thought it felt good being with her friends and Robert having a laugh and not worrying about everything.

'Thank you for that lovely meal Will' Michelle said

'Thanks, Chelle, what do you think Robert? Was it good enough for a great chef?'

'It was good' Robert said

'Does anyone want any desert?' Will asked

'No, I'm full' Maria said

'Can I have some more wine?' Michelle asked

'Sure, why don't we get comfier in the living room. I'll bring the wine through'

'Robert I was wondering if you could write us down some recipes, want to try something new' Will asked

'Sure' The pair of them got up and went into the kitchen, so Robert could give Will some recipes. Michelle and Maria were sat on the sofa drinking their wine

'So how you are feeling?' Maria asked

'Good. I'm feeling good, starting to feel like myself again. I just wish I could be me again'

'It's going to take time, and you probably won't until whoever did it is locked up. Then you can finally get some answers'

'I know, that's what Robert said. Anyway, enough about me, how are you and Will?' Michelle asked

'I'll tell you about it, but first I need the loo' Maria laughed before leaving the room.

Michelle sat on the sofa alone, looking around the room. This was the first time in ages that she was alone but didn't feel scared. She stood up and looked out the windows taking in the view while she took a sip of her wine. She looked around and saw Will's vinyl collection, so she walked over and was having a look at them. In the same cupboard were some folders with different logos one, then she saw the one with "Nicks Bistro Revamp" on. She knew Robert had asked Will to plan a revamp for the Bistro, but she hadn't seen any of the plans. As she picked up the folder and opened it, a tonne of photos fell over the floor.

'What?' Michelle whispered as she picked up the photos. They were of her. Photos of just her, any pictures with Robert, his face was scratched out. There was loads of them.

'Will's my stalker' She whispered with tears in her eyes, she had to get out of there, but she couldn't risk him finding out she knew. She had to tell Robert. She put the photos back and sat back on the sofa

'Robert' She called

'Yeah Chelle?' He said walking in alone, he saw her eyes and could tell something was wrong, 'What's wrong?'

'Can…err…can we go home?'

'Chelle, what's wrong?'

'I'll tell you when we get home. please Robert'

'Sure love' They stood up and went into the kitchen, 'Will, we're gonna get going'

'Oh okay, is everything alright?' Will asked

'Yeah, I'm just not feeling too well' Michelle said

'What've I missed?' Maria asked walking in

'We're heading home, Chelle's not feeling too well' Robert said

'Oh okay, am I alright for a lift home?' Maria asked

'Sure' Robert said.

They said their goodbyes and got into Roberts car. Michelle sat in the passenger's seat staring out the window, trying to hold in the tears. Robert kept looking over at her making sure she was alright, he just wanted to know what was wrong with her. But he knew she wouldn't say anything when Maria was in the car, not long later he pulled up outside Victoria Courts.

'Thanks Robert' Maria said getting out the car

'See you later' Robert said

Michelle rushed into their apartment followed by Robert. She turned around, looked Robert in the eyes and broke down

'Michelle' Robert worried and rushed over to her, 'Baby what's wrong?'

'It's Will' She cried

'What?'

'Will's my stalker' She cried before breaking down into tears again and falling into Roberts arms