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"No matter where you are right now, I know you can hear me Robin. I need you to come back. You hear me? Actually a lot of people need you to come back especially your daughter. Oh Robin, she's pure sweetness. And she needs her mother. She misses you so much." Brenda held her little sister's hand tightly in hers. "Robin, you can't give up now. We need you more than ever."
Sonny walked into the room and handed Brenda a cup of coffee, "Any change?" Brenda took the coffee from him and replied, "Nothing." Sonny went over to Brenda and squeezed her shoulder reassuringly, "She's going to come back to us. You need to believe in that."
"Once again you came to the rescue." Maxie stated as she approached Matt Hunter on the docks. He smiled at her and replied, "Is this where you thank me and we get to have mind blowing sex?" She eyed him and asked flirtatiously, "So you admit it was mind blowing?" He chuckled, "Well I wasn't complaining that's for sure." Maxie settled onto the bench and looked at him seriously, " I do want to thank you Matt. In the last few months, you've really been there for me. And I really appreciate it. Though I don't think I'll be sleeping with you anytime soon." Matt smirked, "I'm not going to lie I'm a little disappointed." She smiled back at him, "Not because I don't want to. It's just well I've been thinking about it and though I'm not ready to be in a relationship, I'd like to get to know you better. So I was thinking once this craziness is all done, maybe dinner at my place?" Matt looked at her smiled a bit relieved to know that maybe things were starting to move forward with her. "Do you even know how to cook?" he asked. She playfully hit him on the arm, "Who said I was going to cook? I'm really good at ordering take out." He nodded, "That sounds really good actually." She quickly replied, "Well then it's a date."
Jason entered the hospital room hoping for some sort of sign that Robin was getting better. All he saw was her fragile body beneath the covers and the soft sounds of the heart monitor. He took a seat next to her just taking in her features. She was still slightly pale and he had hoped to even see some sort of eye movement. She seemed so peaceful in bed. He reached out and gently caressed her face and began to speak every so softly, "I know right now all you want to do is probably stay wherever you are. But you can't, Robin. You just can't. You need to come back. Emma needs you. Mac, Brenda, and Maxie, they all need you. And honestly Robin, I need you. We may not talk as much as we used to or hang out together, but my world would never be right unless you're in it somehow. I need to know you're going to be fine. "
Patrick gets off the elevator and heads towards Robin's room. He notices a guard waiting outside. "I'm going to see my wife." The guard holds Patrick off, "I've been given strict orders to not let you in sir." Before Patrick could respond, Mac approaches, "What are you doing here?" Patrick turns, "I need to see her Mac. I need to know she's okay." Mac looked at the young man, "She will be now that you're not in her life. You realize she's in that bed because of you right?" Patrick looks to the ground and sighs, "I know what I did was wrong. It was the biggest mistake in my life. And if I could undo it I would. But Robin needs me right now." Mac shakes his head, "She doesn't need you anymore, Patrick. What she needs is her family and friends."
Robin's eyes slowly opened. Her vision was slightly blurry as she was adjusting to the light. "Robin, can you hear me?" the familiar voice said with hope. She simply nodded her head. Suddenly she felt the warm squeeze of her hand, "I'm going to get the doctor and your family." She felt the release of the hand and sudden noise.
Jason quickly left the room to find Mac and Patrick, "She's awake." Upon seeing Jason, Patrick asked, "What are you doing here?" Mac quickly replied, "He's the reason that Robin is back." Jason simply replied, "I'll get the doctor." Mac looked at the guard, "Make sure this man does not enter this room." Mac made his way into the room. Patrick began to snap, "I have every right to be in that room." The guard pushed Patrick against the wall, "I highly suggest you leave before I have you escorted out of here." Patrick knew there was no chance that he would see his wife and so he left.
"Emma. Where is she?" Robin asked with fear in her voice. Mac tightly squeezed his niece against him, "She's going to be okay. She's with Sonny and Brenda right now." Robin was so confused, "I don't understand. Where's Patrick? And Brenda? " Mac takes a seat next to her, "What is the last thing you remember?" Robin thinks about it for a moment and begins to speak, "I was taking Emma to the park." She starts to think a bit more and shakes her head, "I can't seem to remember anything else. Uncle Mac, what is going on?" Right then Dr. Hunter comes in, "So it looks like the patient is awake." Robin smiles at her brother in law, "Where's Patrick?" Mac looks at Matt not sure of what to do or say. He gets up from the chair, "I'm going to let Matt do what he needs to do and I'll see you shortly, okay?" He reaches over and gives Robin a kiss and before he leaves the room; he looks at her one more time as if to make sure what he was seeing was indeed real."
He walks out of the room to find Maxie and Jason. "How's she doing?" Maxie asked with concern. Mac replies, "She seems a bit disoriented but overall she looked fine. I'm sure Matt will let us know shortly." Jason didn't say a word but seemed relieved by the news. Mac looked around the area, "So Patrick took the hint and left?" Maxie replied, "Mac, I know you're angry but Patrick does have the right to see his wife." Mac shook his head, "His job was to protect her and he didn't do a very good job of that. And after what he's done to her?"
Maxie replied, "Patrick made a mistake. It happens. And its between the two of them. All we can do is support her decision." Mac quietly whispered, "Over my dead body." Maxie quickly rolled her eyes at him. He could be so stubborn at times. "Fine. I'm going to pop my head in there and see if Robin's doing okay." With that she left Mac and Jason alone. "Tell Robin I'm glad to know that she's doing better. I'll stop by tomorrow." Mac simply nodded his head as Jason turned to leave. "Jason?" He turned to look at Mac. "Thank you for rescuing her." Jason knew it took a lot out of Mac to even utter the words he just did. He simply responds, "There is no need to thank me. We both know that I'd do anything for her."
Brenda watched a sleeping Emma in her play pen, "I can't believe that Mac allowed you to take Emma." Sonny took a gulp of his water, "I don't think he really had a choice. Maxie and him wanted to be at the hospital, and there was no way that Mac was going to let Patrick take care of his child. And Mac knows that there is no way that Lisa Niles would ever come this way." Brenda turned to Sonny, "Was it always like this for Robin?" Sonny took a seat and shook his head, "No. I wish I knew what was going on. I guess I've been too wrapped up with my own problems."
Brenda took a seat on the couch and got comfortable, "I saw her in Africa and she was telling me how happy she was. She showed me pictures of Emma and her husband. She told me Jason was the reason she even met this guy?" Sonny smiled, "Yeah it was a few years ago. Jason was struggling with seizures; and Dr. Jones reached out to Robin. No matter what happened between those two; they were always going to be there for one another you know? So she was here, trying to make it all work. And the meds were working for awhile; then things got worse. Robin tracked down Dr. Noah Drake, Patrick's dad. He apparently was a well known surgeon at one time. I guess he couldn't stay sober long enough and so he suggested his son. And that's how she met Patrick."
Brenda smiled, "I wish I was around to see that. To see her happy and fully in love. I mean she seemed happy when I saw her. But I think would have been nice to see her get everything she deserves." Sonny smiled fondly, "I'm sure she would have loved to have you here and talk about it. I wasn't sure if they were ever going to make it as a couple." He holds his cup a bit tighter thinking of the events of the last few days, "I just would have never thought he would have done this to her. He's just lucky that she survived this. Whatever happens I just want her to be okay."
Jason felt the cold silence in the room watching helplessly. Sam just stared at him waiting for an answer. They had been not talking now for about fifteen minutes. She sighed as she took a seat on the couch, "There's never really going to be an us is there?" "You know that I'm just doing my job." That's all he could say because it was the truth. Sam shook her head in frustration, "It's always going to be Carly, or Sonny, and now Brenda. Who's next Jason? Because it sure as hell isn't going to be me."
"What do you want Sam?" he asked. She paced her living room just contemplating the question for a moment. She turned to look at him and quietly replied, "I want a break." He took the information in for a second and replied, "Okay." She was stunned for a moment, "Did you hear what I said?" He shook his head, "I heard you loud and clear Sam.: She began to get angry, "So that's it? You're not even going to try and change my mind?" Jason replied, "No." She shook her head in disbelief as her eyes began to water, "Do I even matter to you?" Jason stared at her. And honestly he did. He had come to care for this woman. But he didn't have the energy to deal with the emotions of it all. His life was too complicated now to have something for himself. He replied, "You know I do. But right now I can't give you want you want. There are other people around me who need me. And I need to respect your wishes." With that he walks over to her and gives her a soft kiss on the cheek and leaves her place, as she continues to watch stunned with what had just occurred.
Maxie sat in Mac's living room quietly reading to Emma. She held the sweet little girl tightly against her. She enjoyed spending time with the little girl. Right now Maxie's life was filled with love problems and work so it was always nice to spend time with Emma and realize what was really important in the world. The doorbell rang and Maxie went over to answer only to be surprised to see Spinelli. He awkwardly waved hello to his former love, "Greetings, Maxie." She was a bit shocked to see him there, "What are you doing here?" "I had heard what had happened to Robin and wanted to make sure that the little Drake was doing fine." Maxie smiled at his thoughtfulness as she ushered him into the living room. "As you can see, she is doing fine." Spinellit went over to the little girl, "Greetings little Drake." Emma looked at Spinelli with a curious look and smiled at him as she offered one of her stuffed animals to him. . Maxie giggled, "She seems to adore you." Spinelli smiled as he turned his attention back to Maxie. "Well she is the most adored and am relieved to hear she's okay. The great Dr. Drake seemed in dire straights, and I was unable to assist him." Maxie replied, "I appreciate you trying, and I'm sure he did as well. Was there another reason as to why you stopped by?"
She wasn't really sure what she wanted with Spinelli. He adored her. Or at least he did once. She wasn't so sure about now. She definitely wasn't ready to be married and settle down. There was still things to accomplish and see. Spinelli shook his head, "No other reason. Just wanted to check on little Drake. I know how much you adore her." Maxie looked at the little girl who was content on playing by herself, "That I do." There was an awkward silence between the two when the doorbell rang again. She went to answer the door to find Matt at her doorstep.
His eyes lit up upon seeing her. "Hey sorry to stop by unannounced but I was wondering if I could see Emma? I wanted to check on her myself and well I also needed to put Patrick's fears at ease right now." She replied, "Sorry if Mac is being a little possessive but I'm sure you can understand." He nodded his head as he followed her into the living room to find Spinelli. Matt looked at Maxie, "I'm sorry I didn't mean to interrupt." Spinelli soon responded, "You didn't. I was just about to leave."
Spinelli turned his attention to Maxie and waved an awkward good-bye and left the two of them alone. Matt sat on the floor and began to play with Emma. "She seems to be doing fine." Maxie sits on the couch as she watches the two playing, "Yeah. She has no idea the chaos going around her." Matt looked back at Maxie, "So Spinelli. You two getting back together?" Maxie looked at Matt and smiled, "You jealous?" He shook his head, "No. I just want to know where I stand." Maxie stood up and began to pace the room and ramble, "I don't know. I mean I like you I really do. But then there's Spinelli and he's made me want to be this better person. And I hurt him. I hurt him really badly and I still care about him. But I'm not ready to get married and settle down. I'm only in my 20s. I haven't even made my mark in the world."
Matt chuckled as he walked over to her, "Whoa….you just need to breath." He held her hands in his and looked into her blue eyes. "No one is asking you to do anything Maxie. You just need to be you. Understood?" Maxie shook her head in agreement as she let out a sigh, "You're totally right. But right now what we all need to focus on is Emma here." Maxie goes over and picks up Emma and kisses her forehead, "She's such a sweet girl, and we need to make sure that she's going to be okay." Matt smiled at the little girl as he gently rubbed the little girls head, "Emma know that Uncle Matt and your daddy are going to do whatever it takes to make sure you are safe and sound."
Patrick stared at the hospital door and took a breath as he entered. He found Robin sitting up in bed watching television. He quickly went over to her and held her close, "I'm so glad to see you. I would have been here earlier." Robin nodded her head, "I know that Mac wouldn't let you." He sat next to her holding her hand, "Robin, I never meant for any of this to happen." She slowly let go of his grip and responded, "I know you didn't but all your actions have led up to this. And where is Lisa now? She can't be found. As long as she's out there, Emma is in danger. And right now all I care about is my daughter." Patrick ran his hands through his hair, "She's my daughter too, Robin." She was still so angry at him for his betrayal and she couldn't help but let it slip, "Then how could you betray not only me but your daughter? Patrick, I thought we had everything. I thought we were happy. I saw how your eyes lit up when Emma came into our lives. You were a wonderful father but you went and jeopardized her future happiness. " He pleaded with her, "I'm so sorry. I will be sorry for the rest of my life. I don't know what else I can do to prove it to you." Robin's eyes teared up, "There's nothing you can do Patrick. I'm not the one that ruined what we had. And I don't know how we get back to that? I don't even know if I want to go back to that. I mean how long before it happens again. I'm not going to put Emma through that roller coaster."
He looked at her is disbelief, "What are you saying?" She looked away from him and responded in a shaky voice, "I think its best if we go our separate ways." Patrick was too stunned to speak as he took in her words. His eyes began to tear up, "Just like that?" She turned to look at him with pain in her eyes and heart, "You think this is easy for me? I never imagined that my marriage would end." Patrick quickly responded, "It doesn't have to Robin. We can work this out. I'll do whatever it takes. Maybe we should get away and just focus on us." She shook her head vehemently, "Patrick, I can't even stand to look at you let alone be with you right now." Patrick stared into Robin's face pained by her words, "You just need time right now okay? I know you hate me for what I did. I hate myself even more but I want to fix this. I don't know how but I'm begging you Robin, please don't end this."
An hour later, Patrick found himself at Matt's doorstep. Matt answered the door and saw his brother with a small luggage in wow. "Come in. The couch is ready for you." Patrick simply put his stuff aside, "Do you have a beer?" Matt pointed towards the fridge, "Help yourself." He watched as his brother headed towards kitchen grabbing a beer and gulping it down. "You sure you want to stay here?" he asked. Patrick replied, "Yeah. Robin doesn't want to stay in the house. And I sure as hell don't want to stay there right now." "So what happened?" Patrick took a seat at the kitchen bar, "She wants a divorce." Matt let the information set in for a minute, "Wow. Is she serious?" "Yeah. But somehow I convinced her that maybe we take a break right now." "What do you plan on doing?" Patrick shook his head, "I don't know just yet. All I know is that I need to stall her as much as I can and convince her that I'm still the man she wants."
Robin sat up in bed simply staring out the window. It was later but she couldn't sleep. Her talk with Patrick had been quite emotional and devastating. She couldn't deny that she still loved him; but she was so angry at him for what he did. She heard a noise at the door and turned to see Jason peeking his head in. Upon seeing him she smiled, "Come in." He was surprised to see her awake, "Isn't it kind of late?" She looked at him slightly amused, "You're the one lurking into strange people's rooms." He joked back as he took a seat next to her, "You are hardly a stranger. Plus I just wanted to make sure you were okay." "Aside from going stir crazy being in this bed, I'm fine." He looked at her with concern, "You're taking your meds? And how's your T-cell count?" "Everything is good and if you're concerned feel free to ask Dr. Hunter." Jason smiled with relief, "I'll take your word for it."
He reached out and took her hand in his, "I was so glad to hear that you're doing okay." She squeezed his hand tightly, "I think I have you to thank for that. I don't know what would have happened had you not rescued me." He closed his eyes and shook his head, "I don't even want to think what could have happened. All I want for you is to be safe, happy, and healthy." Robin sighed, "Well I'm now healthy and safe. I'm not sure if being happy is going to happen anytime soon." Jason pulled his hands away from her as he continued to speak, "Mac told me what happened with you and Patrick" Her eyes began to tear up again, "I'm sure half this town heard. My husband cheated on me." "What now?" "I asked for a divorce but I think it's just my pride hurting. Patrick and I talked and we agreed to a separation for now. Lisa Niles is out there and I have no idea if she's going to come back. All I want to do right now is make sure that Emma is going to be safe and sound. Mac's got extra cops securing the house but I just don't trust them. Lisa is smart and capable of anything. I just don't know if Emma is truly safe there."
"Why don't you stay with me then?" Jason simply asked. Robin looked at him shocked by the question, "What?" "You heard me. Stay with me. I can protect you and Emma." She began to think about it, "That's a lot to ask Jason. You've got Brenda staying there. You need to protect her. And I'm sure Sam would want some alone time with you. You'd have your hands full protecting Brenda, me, and Emma."
He reached out and touched her arm gently, "Robin, let me do this for you. It's the least I can do for you. You know that Emma will be safe from harm staying with me. I've got Max and Milo and there is no way that Lisa could get to you or Emma if you're staying at the penthouse. I also have a lot of time on my hands so it wouldn't be a bother at all to protect the two of you. You actually would be doing me a favor." She looked at him a bit confused, "How is that?" Jason chuckled, "I mean think about it. Brenda and I living together? Again. The woman has a talent for driving me insane." She laughed, "Then why do you do it?" He simply replied, "Because I know how much she means to you and Sonny. So please stay with me."
Robin began to contemplate the offer, "But what about Sam." He pulled away from her and simply replied, "Well Sam decided we needed to be on a break." "I'm sorry to hear that." He simply brushed it off, "You don't have to apologize. It was inevitable. How many times were we going to break up and get back together? I think it was better this way. So how about it? Let me protect you and Emma?" Robin shook her head, " Okay. We'll do it. We'll move in."