If anyone is still reading this, I hope you enjoy it. Sorry it's been awhile. I just got busy. Watching the current state of GH has really saddened me and has inspired me to write about these characters. I look forward to your feedback.

Ch. 9

Patrick quickly ended the call as Lisa watched him. She sat herself comfortably on the couch and patted it, "Come, sit down. It's time we caught up."

He never in his life wanted to physically hurt a woman as much as he wanted to hurt her. He wanted to just shake her out of her crazy obsession but she was with child; and possibly his child at that. He stares at her trying to take control of his emotions, "What are you doing here, Lisa?"

She smiles innocently back at him, "Aw come on Patrick, don't tell me you haven't missed me at all."

Patrick paces the room hoping he'd be able to get out of the nightmare he was in. However he knew that this was his reality. "Robin could have died with what you pulled."

"She's alive right? So no harm done Patrick. I mean all I wanted was you. But you just wouldn't have me. At least not the way you should want me. I'm so much better for you than her." Lisa explained. "But that's okay." She begins to rub her stomach lovingly, "I'm carrying your child Patrick. We will be together forever now. And you know what's even better?"

She looks up at him hoping to get some sort of reaction. He stares at her with disgust as she continues to speak, "I'm carrying your son, Patrick. It's a boy. I keep wondering if he'll be a doctor just like us. Can you imagine both of our genes for this child and how far he'll go? We have our own little medical genius."

"You should have never returned, Lisa." He warns her as he pulls out his phone.

"What are you doing?" she asks feigning innocence.

"Calling the police for kidnapping Robin." He says as he punches his cell.

She gets up quickly from the couch and warns him, "You better think twice. You call the police and your baby is going to be born in a prison. Or I'll run right now and never come back."

He stares at her swollen belly, "How do I really know that's my child?"

"I'm happy to take a DNA test." She says as she gets off the couch and dares him. She steps closer to him, "Go ahead and try me Patrick."

Michael and Kristina entered their father's house happy to see their dad. Sonny looks at his two kids and smiles as he ushers them into the living room. He looks at Michael, "How are you doing?"

Michael smiles at his dad, "Better now that you know."

He pulls his son into an embrace, "I love you son and don't you forget that." Sonny looks at Kristina and pulls her into an embrace as well, "I love the both of you." He pulls away staring into his children's eyes, "Always remember that I love you two, okay? No matter what happens know that you can always come to me okay?"

Kristina looks at her father still surprised by her father's emotions, "I love you too dad."

He steps away and ushers them to the couch, "Come, sit. I wanted to talk to you two about something important."

They both take a seat and look to their dad with concern. Kristina is a bit anxious as she asks, "Is everything okay? Are you in danger?"

Sonny stares into his daughter's eyes surprised by how far they'd come in the last year. He nods, "Things are good. Better than they've been in a real while in fact. That's why I wanted to talk to you two." He takes a deep breath as he continues, "I know that Brenda hasn't been in your lives very long but she was always a big part of my past. I never forgot her and she's back in my life again. And I'd like it to stay that way if I can. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I want to marry her and I just wanted to make sure you two were alright with it. I know you two have…"

Michael cuts his dad off, "I say go for it."

Kristina is exhilarated at the thought of a supermodel as her step-mother, "Seriously dad? I think that would be so cool."

He is surprised by his kids support. He leans back into the chair looking at his kids in amazement, "You'd really be okay with this?"

Both Kristina and Michael nod in agreement.

Kristina continues, "All that matters is you're happy. And all I know is that she's made you happy in these last few months." Kristina suddenly clasps her hands as she takes it in, "Oh my god, there's going to be a wedding. There's going to be dresses, flowers."

Michael looks at his sister, "Okay, don't get too excited. It's not like you're the one getting married."

Sonny watches his two kids and playfully admonishes Kristina, "Remember you're not allowed to get married until you're 30."

She looks at her father and blurts back, "You don't really think I'm going to wait until I'm 30 are you?"

He looks at her and laughs, "Probably not but I want you to at least finish college. Can you promise me that?"

She smiles at her dad, "Fine. I can live with that."

Just then Brenda walks in on the three of them who suddenly become quiet. She looks at the three and points, "Okay, what's going on here?"

Sonny tries to control his happiness, "Nothing. Just hanging out with my kids."

Michael gets up as he looks at Brenda, "Good you're here. We were getting tired of hanging out with the old man. It's your turn to entertain him."

Kristina quickly gets up and nods her head, "You need to teach him the difference between Prada and Gucci, Bren. The man doesn't have a clue."

Michael laughs as he looks at his sister, "Let's go listen to the new Adele cd."

With that the two leave as Brenda watches them disappear to the next floor. She looks to Sonny, "Seriously what was that all about?"

He gives her a grin and acts as nonchalantly as possible, "Nothing. Nothing at all."

Robin had been staring at the clock for what seemed like hours. Emma had been put to bed and she mentally prepared herself for a conversation she didn't really want to have. She took the photo frame on the side table and stared at it. It was a photo of herself, Patrick, and Emma in happier times. She somehow wished she could go back to that.

She took a seat on the sofa trying to take in everything that happened in the last few months. She had never imagined that her life would be where it was today.

The phone rang and Robin quickly grabbed it, "Hello."

Patrick closed his eyes at the sound of her voice, "Robin, I'm going to be home late."

"Is everything okay?" she asked with concern.

"Things are fine. I need to go back to the hospital for emergency surgery. Don't wait up for me okay?" he says.

Robin sighs, "Okay."

"I'm sorry hon. I know you wanted to talk to me about something." He states.

Robin quickly brushes it off, "It wasn't that important. So don't worry."

Patrick calls out in a more tender tone, "Robin."

"Yeah." she responds.

"I love you okay. Don't you ever forget that." He manages to get out.

She smiles sadly, "I'll give Emma a good night kiss for you."

Patrick hangs up the phone as he stares at himself in the mirror. He hated what he saw. He knew he made a mistake with Lisa and now with the reality of possibly carrying his child, he knew that he would have to live with that mistake forever. He had no idea how he was going to tell Robin. Once again he failed her in more ways than one. For now he had a reprieve due to the emergency surgery, but he knew he was going to have to face the truth sooner or later.

It was early in the morning, but Jason was eager to start his day. He had grabbed breakfast at Kelly's and quickly went to the motorcycle shop. He had the shop already set up and was ready to open to the public.

There was a knock on the door and Jason quickly answered it. Michael came in holding a neon sign, "Good Morning! Thought I'd get you something for the store."

He hold's the sign up which says JM Motorcycle Services.

Jason looks at the sign and smiles, "It's perfect. It's just what I needed. Thanks."

Michael puts the sign down as he takes in the store, "You look ready to open up?"

Jason nods, "Just a few minor things to take care of, and I'll be open to the public."

Michael states, "Nice."

"So tell me how are you doing? You taking care of yourself?" Jason asks with concern.

Michael smiles, "Yes I'm doing well. Robin was right you know. She said telling my family would make things easier and that you would all be supportive."

Jason smiles at the mention of Robin's name, "Well, she is a doctor and knows what she's talking about."

Michael looks at Jason closely, "She means a lot to you, doesn't she?"

Jason shakes his head, "You could say that. We've been there for each other when it really mattered."

Michael looks at him and speaks with a more serious tone, "Do you ever regret helping my mom?"

Jason looks at Michael, "What do you mean?"

"I know that you made a promise to take care of me when I was a baby. And I'm grateful for that. But from what I've gathered from my dad, you gave up Robin because of your promise to me. Then there is my mom's point of view that it was for the best that she was out of your life." Michael comments.

Michael looks at Jason as he continues, "But I think about Robin and what she's done. I mean despite what happened between you two she came back to

Port Charles to make sure you got better. I don't know if I would have gone to get a check up if it weren't for Robin. And even now with my diagnosis, she's helping me get through it. She should hate me for ruining her life."

"How did you ruin her life?" Jason asks.

"You both should hate me. I mean if it weren't for me you probably would have married Robin. You two would have your own family but my mother manipulated that whole situation. And look where it got you. I'm sorry, Jason. "

"Robin and I made our peace with what happened so long ago. Neither of us blame you, Michael. It was never your fault. I made a choice that I thought was right at the time. I didn't realize what it would cost me, but I would never have turned my back on you." Jason comments.

"I wish things could have been different for you Jas. I've come to realize how much you've given up for my family. So I hope that I can repay you one day."

Jason is impressed by Michael's level of maturity, "Well live a good life Michael, that is what you can do for me. Take care of yourself and let your life mean something. Your father and I have made some bad choices. You've been a victim of some of those choices. So, learn from it. I've got an opportunity to start my life again, Michael. You're just beginning your life, so stay on the right track."

Sonny enters the lab to find Robin deep in thought. He speaks softly, "Am I interrupting?"

Robin looks up from the computer surprised to see Sonny, "No not at all. I'm actually due for a break. Is everything alright with Michael?" she asks with concern.

He nods his head, " Actually I came to see you."

"Oh, what about?" she asks.

Sonny smiles, "I know that Brenda and I just got back together but I plan on proposing to her."

Robin's eyes light up as she gets up from her seat and gives Sonny a hug, "Oh my god, that's great news. Congrats! But what is it that I can do for you?

"I need for you to keep Brenda pre-occupied. I want to really surprise her, and I think she may be a bit suspicious. She almost caught me talking to Michael and Kristina about it." He says.

Robin thinks about her own personal problems and responds, "Trust me I can keep Brenda pre-occupied."

Sonny smiles back, "I thought so." He looks around the quiet lab, "So how are things with you?"

Robin pushes a strand of hair away from her face and sighs, "Fine, I guess." She looks up at him and asks, "Why is love so complicated?"

Sonny takes a seat next to her as he lets the question sink in. "Does this have to do with Jason?"

Before she could respond, Sonny continues, "He told me what happened."

Robin just looks at Sonny for a moment a bit shocked, "Wow. So he told you?"

"I'm surprised that he did. Jason usually keeps his personal life, well personal." He states.

Robin rubs her forehead, "I don't know what came over me, Sonny. I love Patrick."

She turns to look at Sonny's reaction.

"Are you expecting me to tell you that you did something wrong? Because I'm not, Robin. I'm the last person to judge you." he states.

"For the last twenty four hours, I keep asking me why did I react that way, Sonny. Was it because I wanted to get back at Patrick for what he did? If that was the case, I would have kissed Jason a long time ago back when I was staying with him. I was so angry at Patrick for what he did. But I forgave him." she explains with an uneasiness.

"Do you think maybe you're still scared? Maybe Jason is someone to fall back on just in case things with Patrick don't work out?" Sonny asks.

Robin looks into Sonny's eyes, "I wouldn't do that to Jason. It wouldn't be fair to him. I'll always care for him but my life is with Patrick now."

"Have you ever thought that maybe you were meant to be with Jason?" Sonny asks.

Robin looks at him and smiles, "Just because you and Brenda are back together, doesn't mean that Jason and I are getting back together."

Sonny laughs a bit, "Is it wrong to hope that for you?"

Robin pulls her hair back and sighs, "Don't get me wrong, my relationship with Jason was great. I have good memories from that time but it winded up not working out. Maybe that's just love…it never lasts for one reason or another."

Sonny puts his hand on her shoulder, "You don't really believe that do you?"

Robin look up at him, "I don't know Sonny. I used to not. But as I get older and the more experiences I have, maybe that's just the case."

"How do you explain me and Brenda then?" he asks.

She smiles at him, "You two were always special. Maybe a bit stubborn but always special."

Sonny laughs, "You're right we were stubborn. But that's changed." His face turns a bit more serious as he continues speaking, "Robin, all I've ever wanted for you was to be safe, healthy, and in love. It doesn't matter if it's Jason, or Patrick or someone else. If you don't feel like being with someone right now, that's understandable. But I can't fathom a life where you're not sharing your life with someone else. You're one of the most loving people I know Robin. I can attest to that. You love me without judgment and that's a rare thing. So please do me a favor and don't close yourself to the thought of loving again. You're a special person, Robin. Jason and Patrick know that despite the mistakes they've made. I just hope you'd know how special you truly are."

Robin's eyes tear up as she goes in for a hug, "Thanks, Sonny. I really appreciate it."

He holds her tightly, "That's what family is for."