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Summary: When Jesse wakes up from his surgery, Maxie discovers something startling and Patrick and Robin finally confess how they feel for each other, but when tragedy befalls Robin, Patrick also discovers some shocking news. Will Jesse and Maxie and Robin and Patrick be able to hold on to the love that they have for each other?

Pairings: Maxie/Jesse and Robin/Patrick

A/N: So this is the first chapter. I hope y'all enjoy it. Just watching the episode where Maxie was told that Jesse was brain dead and the each episode where Robin and Patrick interact, have inspired me to write this fan fiction. I was heartbroken when Jesse got shot so this is my way of honoring him. Jesse and Patrick are my favorite characters-I think they are just so hot. I think that's all. I just wanted to share with you all why I wrote it, so enjoy. Please Read and Review.

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His eyes flickered open and the first thing that grabbed his attention-despite the fact of his being in a small room-was a very pretty young woman of about 19 or 20 curled up in an armchair on the far side of the room. Who was she?

He kept his eyes glued to her until she finally began to stir. When her eyes opened, he saw how full of love and passion they were. Who was it for? Surely, a woman this beautiful had someone special. Why was she wasting her time on him?

"Jesse," she said, as she ran to his side and sat on the edge of his hospital bed. "You're awake. You know, the doctor's didn't think you'd ever wake up. What's wrong?" she finished, as she saw the confusion on the young detective's face.

Jesse Beaudry didn't answer right away, as his throat was very dry, so he swallowed long and hard. "Who are you?" Jesse finally asked.

The smile-upon learning that he was awake-vanished and now her face expressed nothing but pain.

"What are you talking about? It's me, Maxie." When that still seemed to trigger no response, she added, "Your girlfriend."

So that love in her eyes was for him? He couldn't believe that. What had he done to deserve such a beautiful, young woman?

By this time, Maxie was silently crying. How could Jesse-the man she was falling in love with-not remember her?

Maxie turned her head as she heard the sound of the door open and someone enter. She just hoped that it wasn't Mac or Georgie. Sure, she loved her family to death, but right now she wanted to be alone. She needed to comprehend what was happening to Jesse. He didn't remember her and he probably didn't remember much of anything else, either. Robin had explained the risks to her IF Jesse woke up, but she refused to believe the worst. Maxie had faith that Jesse would wake up without any kind of brain damage.

When Maxie Jones saw Robin Scorpio standing in the doorway, she breathed a sigh of relief. Good she thought now Robin can tell me why this is happening.

"Maxie, I'm sorry, but Jesse….is awake," Robin finished in shock, as she looked past Maxie at Jesse.

Maxie nodded and wiped the remaining tears from her face.

"He woke up a few minutes ago." She got up from the bed, walked over to Robin-who, upon learning of Jesse's surprising recovery had remained standing in the doorway, out of shock-and said, "Can we talk outside for a minute?"

"Sure," Robin said and she followed Maxie out of the room.

"Robin," she said through her freshly shed tears, "Jesse doesn't remember who I am. I know you explained the risks and I completely understood them, but I didn't actually think that amnesia would be the result of his getting shot in the head. I guess I was being naïve or biased because….I love him. That's beside the point; however, I just expected him to be the same old Jesse he was before he was shot. I just….I need him to get better," Maxie told Robin. By this time, Maxie was crying uncontrollably.

"Maxie," Robin said, as she put her arm around Maxie's shoulders, "this amnesia is most likely temporary, but I'm not going to sugar-coat it. You're in for a bumpy road and, as for Jesse, if his memory doesn't come back on its own, he could be in for months of therapy. He's going to have to take it slow for the next little while and you'll have to be patient with him; he's bound to get frustrated. Look, Maxie, I need to go check on another patient, but if you need anything, just page me, okay?"

Maxie nodded and headed back into her boyfriend's room.

She looked into his eyes and realized that she didn't even recognize him anymore. It broke her heart just how much his accident had changed him.

She, once again, sat on the edge of the bed; however, a little uneasily. She didn't know how she was supposed to act around someone who didn't even know who she was. What is she said something to offend him?

"Hey," Jesse said. "Maxie, right?"

She nodded, once again. How could she sit here and look into the eyes of the sweet, loving man she had known only days before and have her look back at her and recognize nothing; just look at her blankly. She didn't care how long it took or how hard it was, but she was going to stand by Jesse. He still had the same body, the same handsome face, and she knew, that deep down, he still had the same feelings for her; she just didn't understand why she was so nervous when she was around him. Yes, he had amnesia, but she should just be happy that he was alive.

"What's wrong?" Jesse asked Maxie, who had become very distant. Maxie quickly looked away; however, Jesse wasn't going to let her dodge the question, so he cupped her chin in his hand and gently turned her head so she was, once again, looking at him. "Look at me," he said softly. "It's because I can't remember, isn't it?" Jesse paused upon seeing Maxie start to cry again. "I know I can't remember who you are, but that doesn't stop me from noticing the love in your eyes. Maxie, I wish I could remember you and feel for you the way you feel for me, but right now….I just can't. Why don't you help me remember?"

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Robin Scorpio could not believe that she was falling for Patrick Drake. Sure, he was handsome and he was a good kisser, but he was also egotistical and conceited. That was exactly the opposite of what she looked for in a man, but Patrick….well, lets just say she knew that deep down he could be kind and considerate-if he ever decided to show that side of him-and boyfriend material.

Robin loved being around him; however, she was sure as hell not going to tell him that. Why should she? He would just tease her more than he already did. She couldn't deny that sometimes it drove her crazy, but when she really came to think of it, she didn't really mind; it's what made Patrick….well, Patrick. Right now; however, she didn't have time to worry about whether or not she hated the surgeon, who was starting to steal her heart.

Patrick had just come out of surgery a few hours earlier and, upon seeing how heartbroken Maxie was over Jesse, made her realize how short life was; it could be gone in an instant, and she shouldn't take things for granted.

She came to his hospital room and just stood there watching him sleep; watching his chest move up and down. By watching his breathing patterns, Robin realized that she couldn't really imagine her life without the egotistical doctor. He was so much a part of her now; part of her daily routine, and if she lost him-like they almost had on the operating table-she didn't know what she would do.

Get a grip of yourself, Scorpio she said to herself.

"I hope you're thinking about me, Dr. Scorpio," Patrick Drake said, with his smile in full force.

"You're so full of yourself, Dr. Drake," Robin shot back.

Robin walked further into the room, pulled a chair up to the bed, and sat down. She was really happy that Patrick was awake; however, she was still unsure if she was going to tell Patrick how she really felt. Robin knew that if she told him, she would be the object of his teasing, but if she didn't, and something happened to him, then she would spend the rest of her life wondering what might have happened between the two of them. Against her better judgment, though, she decided to tell him.

"Patrick, I…." Robin started, but before she could finish, Patrick put his hands on her face, gently pulled her closer to his, and put his lips on hers. She didn't fight it and she didn't want to. Robin cooperated in every way that mattered.

After getting over the initial shock, she placed her hands on his face and felt the freshly growing stubble beneath them. At the same time, she felt his rough hands on her face; combing through her hair.

She dug her tongue deeper into his mouth, where it connected with his.

The two doctors broke apart only moments later and even then, Robin didn't want it to end.

She loved being that close to him; feeling his breath on her and feeling his mouth on hers.

It relieved her to know that Patrick could easily be with her, although he was very much aware of her HIV status. He didn't really seem to care and that was more than she could say for most men she had relationships with over the years….ever since her relationship with Jason Morgan. That's what really surprised her; neither men cared that she was HIV positive, yet both men were so completely different.

"Patrick, what was that for?" Robin asked the young surgeon.

Patrick gave a heavy sigh, as though what he was about to say would nearly kill him in the process. "I wanted to show you how much I care about you. Don't look so shocked, Dr. Scorpio," Patrick added with a laugh upon seeing Robin's face. "Believe it or not, you are one of the most important people in my life. It just took me awhile to realize that. Look, I know many people around here think I'm just a pompous jerk who has no heart-except maybe for his ailing father-but I just want to let you know that behind all that, I'm a pretty decent guy and I was hoping that you'd stick around long enough to find that out for yourself."

"Wow. That must have been hard for you to admit," Robin told Patrick. "All joking aside; however. That wasn't the most romantic way to ask me out-if that was, in fact, what you were doing-but I guess I could 'stick around long enough to figure out just how decent a guy you really are.'"

"Good," Patrick said, with a smug expression etched all over his handsome features.

She leaned closer to Patrick and their lips connected in, what may have been, one of the most meaningful kisses since Jason.

When they broke apart, Robin said, "You just got out of surgery a few hours ago and you need your rest, so I'm gonna go."

She had just gotten up from the chair, when Patrick said, "No. Stay….I want you to stay."

Robin wasn't about to refuse; she couldn't, especially after what Patrick had just told her. She just couldn't believe that he shared her feelings.

Robin wanted to savor this moment because she knew that it was just a matter of time before Patrick came to his senses and realized that she wasn't the right woman for him.

Instead of dwelling on the inevitable; however, she sat back in the chair she had occupied only seconds before, took his hands in hers, and just watched him sleep.