- 7 -

Patrick watched her, a smile plaguing across his face every time Robin's hand rested on her… still flat belly. It still amazed him that Robin and him were going to be parents but he was really happy. He watched Ian and Leyla, and for the first time since his good buddy, Ian, had started working here, he wasn't feeling jealousy, and he knew that it was aggravating the hell out of Leyla. He really didn't care.

Nope. He really didn't and he really didn't care, either.

He sighed when he watched Leyla flaunting herself in front of him by flirting with Ian. What did she really think she was doing, anyway? Getting his attention by doing that?

He laughed to himself, watching Ian and Leyla look at him, and he grabbed a chart. Deciding to play, he saw Robin walking down the hall.

"Hey Patrick," Robin said, looking up from the chart she was looking at. She then saw the look inside of his eye, wondering what he wanted. "You want something, do you?"

Patrick laughed, knowing he couldn't go on with it. He cared about Robin too much to even suggest what he wanted to do but he did want something else from her.

"Actually… I do want something but it's nothing too bad. At least, I don't think so."

Robin lifted an eyebrow as she looked over at him. "Why do I look scared, frightened, or terrified every, single time you open your mouth, Patrick?"

Patrick gave her a little bit. "Come on. I just want to tell everyone the truth about this little one."

As Patrick touched her belly, she realized that they were going to be okay. Seeing the light in his eyes and feeling his hand rubbing against her belly, Robin couldn't hide the smile from her face, and she laid her head against his chest, not caring who was watching them.

Patrick just flashed her a grin, kissing the top of her head, and he wrapped his arm around her, just holding Robin against him. She finally knew that things would really be okay for the two of them. Well, she could only hope for them.

"So, you sure you want to do this?" Robin asked, sliding over to the Nurses Station, walking into the hub. "I mean, your whole life will change once you tell everyone."

"I am positive that this is what I want," Patrick said with a smile, looking into her eyes. "You know how much I love you, Robin. Hell, everyone in this entire hospital knows."

Robin giggled and then felt eyes on her. She saw that Cassius, Epiphany, Liz, Kelly, Andy, Leo, Leyla, and Ian were looking at the two and Robin flashed Patrick a grin.

"Is there something that we should know?" Andy asked, noticing how chummy the two seemed. "Are you two back together or something?"

Patrick just grinned. "Robin and I talked. She had a huge secret that she hadn't told many people and I thought it would be best if you guys found out from us instead of some random person that wants to ruin our lives."

"Drake, spill it already!" Leo said with a groan. "Just tell us what the hell is going on."

"As you guys know… Robin's pregnant. She left out one thing. Cassius had mentioned that I was the father, and well--- it is the truth. Robin's pregnant… with my--- our child."

"Whoa," Andy said in shock. "Are you sure that it's Patrick's, Robin?"

Robin grinned and nodded her head. "Yep, we had a long talk last night and then this morning at Kelly's? I know it's going to take a lot for me to believe that Patrick really wants this---"

"Wait, you want this baby, Patrick?" Leyla asked, looking over at him with a raised eyebrow. "What about what we have together? I mean, you know we're good together."

"You have got to be kidding me!" Patrick laughed, shaking his head. "Now that I have a chance to be with Robin and this child, I am not going to ruin this, which means being with you, Leyla. I am having a child with an amazing woman."

"Congratulations Dr. Drake," Epiphany said with a smile on her face, giving him a pat on his shoulder. "I had a feeling that you would finally man up."

"Thank you Epiphany," Patrick said with a smile.

"So, this is why…" Kelly concluded, crossing her arms over her chest. "Why didn't you tell me, Robin?"

"Honestly, Kelly, I didn't think you would be able to keep this from him."

"Hey!" Kelly said with a pout on her face. "That's really horrible, Robin."

"And sad," Ian said with a laugh, looking down at Leyla, who was pouting and sulking. "Congratulations you two."

"Yeah… congratulations," Leyla muttered under her breath and then walked away with a pout on her face.

"I knew you had to be the father," Cassius replied with a smile on his face. "Dr. Scorpio here had a nervous look on her face and was always looking over her shoulder."

"Are you happy about this, Patrick?" Liz asked, looking over at him as she put a chart down.

"Honestly, I never thought I would ever be happy, but I am. I really couldn't see any other woman carrying my child but Robin here. I know she's going to be a wonderful mother," Patrick admitted, sliding his hand over her belly again. "Her being pregnant makes me realize how I've been acting. A true playboy of how I was when I came to General Hospital to save Jason Morgan almost three years ago when Alan asked me to work here."

"Is he for real?" Leo asked as he turned to look at Robin.

Robin just laughed and nodded. "It's really hard to believe the words leave his lips but this isn't nothing. Wait 'til you guys see the real Dr. Patrick Drake!"

"What's that suppose to mean?" Patrick asked with a raised eyebrow, placing his other hand on Robin's shoulder, and giving it a light squeeze.

"You know exactly what it means," Robin said with a roll of her eyes. "I am just glad that you haven't run yet."

"Like I said before, I'm not running. I am never running again, Robin. This baby is what I want just as much as I want you, Robin. You deserve the very best and you know I only want the best for you."

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Patrick couldn't hide the smile from his face as he looked next to him at Robin. She was so beautiful--- even more so ever since they told their friends and co-workers about Robin being pregnant with his child. He was so relieved and he knew that he should tell his father before anyone would find out. All he knew was that he knew his father would be happy for the two of them.

"Do you want to tell my father together when he comes back in town tomorrow?" Patrick asked, placing his hand on her lower back, loving seeing her sound so happy.

"I think that sounds like a good idea," Robin said, placing her hand on her stomach subconsciously. It seemed almost natural since that's all she could even do.

"How about the three of us have dinner at the Metro Court?" Patrick suggested, running his hand up and down her back. "Or would you prefer the three of us to eat back at my place?"

"Your place seems more comfortable, actually," Robin said with a grin on her face.

Patrick's pager went off and he sighed. "Listen, we'll discuss dinner plans later. I got an emergency call."

"Be brilliant," Robin said, walking in the other direction.

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Patrick just couldn't believe his eyes as he walked in the empty room. There was Leyla with nothing but a sheet around her waist. She really couldn't take a hint, could she? He sighed as he shut the door behind him, leaning back against it, as he watched her.

"Leyla, what are you doing here? You know if Dr. Ford catches you in nothing but a sheet, you won't be able to work here at this hospital," Patrick said with a raised eyebrow.

"Are you telling me you don't want me?" Leyla asked, walking up to him, and allowing the sheet to fall from her body.

"My goodness," Patrick growled, throwing her scrubs at her. "I'm having a baby with Robin. I am not in the moods for your silly games. There is always Dr. Devlin."

"I knew you were jealous, Patr---"

"It's Dr. Drake," Patrick said, opening the door, and stepping outside of the room. "When I said I am going to be there for Robin and this baby, that means that we're no longer together."

Leyla huffed, crossing her arms over her chest. "How could you be with her? She took you from me, Patrick. Can't you see what she is doing?"

"If anyone took anyone from anyone, it's you, Nurse Mir," Patrick said, taking a step back. "Get changed. Room 1007 needs the bedpans changed."

Smirking to himself, he walked back to the hub in the Nurses Station, placing his hands in his pockets. He just knew that things were beginning to get good.