A/N: Okay, I decided to continue this, so let's see where it takes us... :) Here's a short transitional chapter.

Anna gazed out of the window of the over-the-water bungalow she and Robert shared in Bali. It was the fifth day of their stay, and they had just returned from an afternoon swim. They'd spent their days making love in the mornings and evenings with swimming, dancing, drinking, and relaxing in between. Retirement was perfect.

"I still can't get over it. This view is just so beautiful."

"I know what you mean." Robert said, his eyes focused on her instead of the azure waters. Anna smiled as he kissed the side of her head. "I have something for you."

Anna's eyes widened as Robert produced a black velvet box from behind his back. They had both been enjoying their reconnection, but it was too soon for Anna to think about any next steps.

Anna released the breath she'd been holding in a quiet sigh of relief as she realized that the box that he extended to her was too large and flat to contain a ring. He watched as she opened it. Nestled in a bed of black velvet was a platinum knot with an alexandrite sparkling in the center.

"Oh, Robert. It's gorgeous." Anna gasped, rotating the box in her hand to watch the gem shine and change color.

"Do you like it?"

"Natural alexandrite is so rare and expensive. This must have cost…"

"Don't worry about what it cost." Robert cut in. "May I?"

Anna twisted her damp hair up with one hand and allowed Robert to fasten the necklace on her. He placed a soft kiss on the side of her neck when he finished. "I chose a knot because… Some knots can't be untied."

"You're admitting there's a knot you can't get out of?" Anna laughed. "Who are you, and what have you done with Robert Scorpio?"

Robert sighed. "Will you leave my metaphor alone, Anna?"

"Sorry, sorry." Anna said, pressing her lips against his. "Thank you. I love it."

"I'm glad. It looks great on you."

"How can I repay your kindness?" Anna said with a suggestive smile, tugging at his swimming trunks.

Robert raised a brow. "Well, I have a few ideas."

Anna placed her hands on Robert's bare chest and pushed him backward onto their bed. She covered his body with hers, her lips moving against his as her hands busily worked to remove his wet swim trunks. She grinned as his erection was freed and lowered herself to it.

"Need a hand with that? Or maybe… A mouth?" Anna teased.

"You little minx…"

Her tongue started at the base of his length, trailing its way up until she sucked the head of it into her mouth. Robert groaned and bucked his hips involuntarily, eliciting a chuckle from Anna. She loved the feeling of having power over his pleasure. He tangled his hands in her hair as she pumped her hand up and down his hardness in tandem with her mouth, making him mutter her name and a stream of curses.

They were interrupted by the ringing of a cell phone.

"That's yours." Anna said, releasing him from her mouth.

"Fuck it. I'll smash the bloody thing against the wall." Robert moaned.

"Suit yourself." Anna said, lowering her head to swirl her tongue around the head of his member.

"Oh, yes…" Robert gripped the sheet in his hand. "Just like that, Anna."

A different ring tone filled the room, and Anna pulled away from him again. "Okay, that's mine. This is starting to worry me."

"We're retired. Forget about it." Robert gasped.

Anna's hand pawed over the bedside table, fumbling for her phone. "Someone obviously needs us."

Robert closed his eyes and tried to steady his breathing as she climbed away from him. "Fine. Answer it."

Anna answered the phone hastily without looking at her caller ID. "Hello? Oh, Robin! Hello, sweetheart. Wait. Slow down, Robin… I can't understand what you're saying."

Robert's heart dropped at the mention of their daughter's name. He turned and propped himself up on his arm, watching Anna's face for signs of what was going on.

"Oh my God." Anna sat up suddenly, clutching the sheets to her chest. "I'm out of the country right now, but I'll be on the first plane I can get. It will probably take me a day to get there, but I'll be there as quickly as I can, darling. Um, yes. I think I can get ahold of your father, too." Anna said, looking over at Robert guiltily. She didn't feel it was the time to explain that they'd gotten back together.

"What is it?" Robert asked anxiously the moment Anna ended the call. "Is Robin sick?"

"No." Anna shook her head gravely. "Emma never came home from school yesterday."