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Rayne & Rylie: The blue eyed brunette beauty and the green eyed, blonde man met during their internship a couple years ago. The two are in a very serious relationship where Rylie sometimes spends the night at Patrick and Rayne's place. Rylie and Rayne met through Patrick, as he was the one that was their boss, as the two want to go into the same field as him.
June 13, 2008; Kelly's; 8:12 P.M.Robin still could not believe her eyes at what she had been staring at for the last five minutes. This little boy, Jordan Lucas Quartermaine, was the most precious and innocent looking baby she had laid her eyes on. He had his father's bright blue eyes, the eyes she had fallen in love with years ago, and he had a head full of brown, thick hair. She knew he was a couple months old and couldn't help but to wonder who the mother was.
"Why didn't you tell me?" Robin finally managed out, as she held back the tears, and she watched Jordan playing with the tie that belonged to his father that was wrapped around his neck. "I mean, I just don't get it."
"I really haven't told many people," Jason sighed, as he placed his son's blue pacifier inside of his mouth, and he let a shaky breath leave his lips. "My family doesn't even know that I have a son. I know it would be a chaotic mess and I am not sure if I am ready… for that, really."
"I am really mad that you told Brenda before me, especially when everyone thought I terminated my pregnancy when it was your fault I lost our child!" Robin replied in a bitter whisper, as she shook her head from side to side.
"This is not the way I wanted to tell you, especially around my son, Robin. This isn't even about you or me. You're just mad because I am sitting here. I honestly did not intend for you to see Jordan tonight," Jason sighed, as he rubbed his temples in defeat. "Why do you always have to do this, Robin?"
"I'm not doing anything," Robin cried out, as she shook her head, and she crossed her arms over her chest. "I want to know who else knows about him."
Jason sighed, as he looked to his son. "Lucky, Patrick, and Brenda are the only ones that know. Brenda found out about him by being outside my penthouse front door when I just picked him up from the babysitter's."
"Patrick knows?" Robin frowned, as she looked over at Patrick and Brenda, who were in a deep conversation at the counter where Mike was pouring them some coffee.
"He's my best friend, Robin. You can't be mad at him, Robin. I was there for him in college and he was there for me," Jason sighed, as he looked over at Robin, and he looked down to his son, who was sucking giddily on his pacifier, while tugging at his shirt his father made him wear.
"I don't know what to feel right now honestly," Robin admitted, as she ran a hand through her dark hair, and she licked across her bottom lip. "I just found out that this adorable boy is yours. If you don't mind me prying, where is his mother?"
Jason sighed, as he looked straight ahead out the window of Kelly's. "She died a couple months ago, and if you don't mind, I really don't want to talk about her death right now."
Robin simply nodded her head, as she then watched Jordan's eyes on her, and she smiled over at him. What surprised her was when he started to giggle while the pacifier was still in his mouth.
"He's a really healthy and happy baby," Jason told her, as he set Jordan down in his highchair. "I know this must be really weird for you, Robin. I just… never imagined what our conversation would be like when this day would actually come, and now that it has, I am utterly speechless."
"It is… a little weird but I guess since Brenda's still obviously attracted to you, I am going to have to get used to Jordan. I mean, it isn't his fault that we are the way we are, Jason. Besides, I can't stay mad at an adorable, innocent baby." Robin told Jason, as she looked away from Jordan, and then looked back to Jason. "It's just this is going to take a little bit of time to get used to."
Jason nodded his head, as he looked over at Brenda, who was laughing at something Patrick said. "Brenda won't leave Jordan alone ever since she found out about him."
June 13, 2008; General Hospital Lounge; 8:33 P.M.
After calling Rayne that Robin and he would be running late, Rayne had told him to make sure they would be at the house in an hour, and he simply agreed.
Now, he felt a pair of dark eyes on him, and he realized that it was one of Robin's best friends. Brenda Barrett definitely had some problems but what woman didn't have problems?
"What? You have been looking at me like I have a glass eye. What's the matter with you?" Patrick asked with a raised eyebrow, as he crossed his arms over his chest, and he took a deep breath. "Are you starting to doubt things about me now or have you started hanging out with Maxie and Georgie? Oh my God… you have. Now, I am definitely in big trouble. Now, are you going to answer me, or do I have to keep on –"
"Patrick, calm the fuck down!" Brenda said in a hissed whisper, as she looked at him in shock. "Do you normally talk this much or do you talk this much because I am Robin's best friend?"
"Sorry," Patrick said, as he looked over at her, and then took a sip of his coffee that Mike poured for Brenda and him. "I mean, I just hope Robin doesn't freak out when she finds out I knew about Jordan, you know?"
"She will understand, and if she doesn't, I will make sure she will because this just wasn't your place to tell her about Jordan," Brenda explained, as she looked up from her coffee, and over at Patrick's face. "You really should not worry so much, though. She's going to be fine. She isn't as fragile as everyone thinks she is."
"I know that but I just – feel bad is all," Patrick sighed, as he ran his hands over his temples.
"You really do care about Robin, don't you?" Brenda asked with a smile on her face, as she crossed her arms over her chest, and she looked over at Robin and Jason, who were in a deep conversation.
"I cannot help it, actually," Patrick said with a small smile on his face, as he looked over at Robin, and then turned his attention back to Brenda. "We share a lot more in common than I realized and I just want to find out every detail about her. She truly is an amazing woman, Brenda, and unlike Jason, I promise I won't hurt her. She's unlike any woman I have ever met and I love that about her to be honest."
"Patrick, do you have more than friendly feelings for Robin?"
"What do you mean?" Patrick asked, as he gave her a skeptical look.
"Patrick, you're in love with Robin, aren't you?"
Patrick looked at Brenda like she was insane and he simply shook his head. "No way! It's nothing like that, Brenda. I mean, we just met, and we have only been out on one date. I think that you are just trying to get your hopes up."
"Maybe but I think that you are very interested in her," Brenda said with a grin, as she looked over at Jason again. "I know exactly how you feel, though."
"Because that's how you feel towards Jason, right?"
"Not that it is any of your business but… yes," Brenda said with a roll of her eyes, as she finished up her coffee. "I think that we have given them both enough time as it is. I am going to make sure that Jason and Jordan are okay."
Patrick laughed, as he watched Brenda saunter over to the three of them, and he grabbed the bag with the desert in it, shaking his head. He had to admit that Brenda Barrett was definitely crazy, and maybe just maybe, she might be the one to bring Jason out of his protective shell as she showed off his son. That was what Lucky and he had wanted for months since Jordan's mother had gotten killed in the car accident.
Making his way over there, he watched Jordan smiling over at Brenda and Robin.
"I think Jordy here likes you two ladies but I don't blame him." Patrick observed with a chuckle leaving his lips.
"Ha, ha, ha, very funny," Robin said, as she stood up from her seat that Brenda had previously been occupying, and she stepped beside Patrick when Brenda sat back down. "I guess we will catch up later, Jason."
Jason simply nodded his head, as he watched Robin and Patrick leave Kelly's, and he also noticed Patrick's arm go around her waist. In a way, he was happy for his best friend, especially after what had happened in college when Brevyn had given him HIV.
"Don't they make such a cute couple, Jason?" Brenda asked, as she popped a fry into her mouth after Mike placed their food down in front of them.
"I think so but I am really happy for Patrick," Jason admitted, as he looked to Jordan, who placed his pacifier into his mouth once again. "He's been through so much and I think that Robin's good for him and vice versa."
"What happened with Patrick?" Brenda asked, as she raised an eyebrow, and she took a sip of her cold soda.
"That's actually something I can't tell you. If Patrick feels he wants to tell you, then fine, but I certainly can't do it because this isn't about me."
"I shouldn't be worried or anything like that, should I, Jason?" Brenda asked softly, as she looked at him with a curious gaze. "He won't hurt Robin, will he?"
"No, I wouldn't want anyone to date Robin, especially after what I did, but… Robin will do well with Patrick," Jason said, as he looked to Brenda. "So, since I have my son out, how do you think I should I tell my family about little Jordan here?"
June 13, 2008; Patrick & Rayne's Place; 9:41 P.M.
Patrick rolled his eyes, as he watched Rylie and Rayne making googlly eyes at one another, but he had to admit that he was so happy for the two of them.
They had known each other for two years and he had known the attraction was there, along with the rest of the General Hospital staff.
"They're cute," Robin whispered, as she took a bite of the Alfredo that Rayne had cooked earlier that evening. "And she's so sweet. It just amazes me that she's Brevyn's little sister. She is nothing like her, Patrick."
"I know," Patrick whispered, as he wiped the sauce from her lip, and he smiled over at Rayne. "What are you two whispering about now? Are you two finally going to find a place of your own?"
"Patrick!" Rayne said with a pout, as she stuck her tongue out at him. "I am not leaving anytime soon, especially since I know that you would miss me way too much!"
"No, I wouldn't," Patrick said with determination on his face and he turned to look at Robin with a grin. "Will you tell her I would not miss her?"
"No way am I getting myself caught in the middle of your conversation with her, Patrick Drake," Robin said with a shake of her head. "You are worse than Maxie and Georgie when I am in the same room with the two of them. I don't understand it at all."
"They are a lot worse than Maxie and Georgie Jones," Rylie told Robin with a shake of his head. "The good thing is they don't put their hands on each other, so there are no fist fights. Thank goodness."
"I don't think I could see them doing that to each other," Robin said, as she popped a piece of the biscuit into her mouth, moaning at the delicious taste, and then turned to Rayne. "Ms. Rayne, your food is very delicious. I can definitely see why Patrick needs you around."
"Hey!" Patrick pouted, as he crossed his arms over his chest, and he stared at Robin in shock. "You are my date, which means you are supposed to be on my side – not hers of all people."
"Oh boy," Rayne laughed, as she shook her head in Patrick's direction, and then turned to Robin. "Thank you. I knew it had to be my cooking. If I were you, I wouldn't even dare to cook him a meal, especially strawberry cheesecake. It is his absolute favorite."
"Mmm, that sounds absolutely divine," Patrick groaned, as he patted his stomach, and he looked at Robin. "Will I be able to get a piece of your chocolate cake?"
"I don't think so! You should have bought your own!" Robin exclaimed, as she finished eating her dinner, and she looked at Patrick with a grin on her face.
"But Mike gave you a whole cake!" Patrick frowned, as he set his fork down when he too finished his dinner.
"You have to understand that I haven't had this type of cake since I have been back in Port Charles. Sure, Paris had delicious deserts and pastries, but this is homemade chocolate cake, and it's mine!" Robin said, as she stood up, and ran to the kitchen with Patrick on her heels.
"He sure does seem happy," Rylie replied, as he watched Patrick engulf Robin in his arms, and he turned his attention back to Rayne. "As long as I have known you, baby, I don't think I have seen Patrick so happy before."
"It's so good and she doesn't mind his HIV, either, and I don't think it's because she has it too," Rayne said softly, as she placed her hand on his kneecap, and she squeezed it lightly. "I think both of them deserve to be so happy, Riley."
"Patrick! That's mine!" Robin cried out, as she took the spoon out of his mouth, and she saw the smirk on his face. "You are so going to pay for that!"
"I am not buying you another cake," Patrick said with a huff, as he shook his head, and then popped that spoon back into his mouth, sucking the chocolate off of it. "That cake is so delicious and I can see why you like it so much."
"Well, it has always been my favorite ever since Uncle Mac brought it home one day, and I just couldn't get enough of it, actually," Robin admitted with a sheepish grin on her face, as she grabbed a fork from the drawer, taking a bite out of it.
"I was afraid you would hit me for taking a bite of your cake," Patrick told her, as he ran a hand through her hair.
"Well, it's a good thing that you are so handsome, and because of that, I have decided to share my cake with you, my handsome neurophysiologist. You have been totally sweet to me ever since you knocked on my uncle's door when you were looking for Georgie."
"I didn't know Georgie's cousin was even in town," Patrick told Robin, as he brushed some hair out of her face, and he stroked her cheek gently. "Hell, I didn't even think she would be working with me or that she would be as beautiful as you are, Robin. You really took my breath away when I met you."
"Oh really?" Robin asked, as she looked into his brown eyes when she took another bite of the chocolate cake that Patrick fed her.
"Yeah, I thought it was cute when you were jealous when I asked for Georgie," Patrick told her with a grin, as he shook his head. "I mean, I don't date women that young. Sure, she might be legal, but that's just not my style."
"At least I know that now."
June 18, 2008; Greenville Apartment Complex; 12:30 P.M.
It had been a couple of days since Kelly and Lucky's concert date, Robin finding out about Jordan Lucas, and the night that the Quartermaine's found out about the little guy when Brenda helped Jason tell them. Now, Brenda, Kelly, and Robin were at Greenville Apartment Complex, looking at their penthouse. They had decided to get an apartment each but they had decided on getting a place together like they had originally planned in the beginning when they came back to Port Charles not too long ago.
The penthouse was on the last floor of the hotel, on the seventh floor. Their penthouse had a huge balcony with a hot tub and a pool right next to each other. The penthouse itself was pretty big. It had three bedrooms upstairs but downstairs was the best part of their home. Right when you walked inside of the home, there was a huge ivory colored living room set with matching pillows and throws over the couch, living room chair, and a loveseat. Behind the living room, there was a kitchen that had a bar where you would sit. And right before you walked outside to the pool and Jacuzzi; there was a door, which led to the girl's office, which had enough office space for Kelly and Robin's medical information. There were desks across from each other in the corner of the left side of the room.
Their home was simple and very laid back for the fashion designer/model and the two doctors.
"I cannot believe that we actually have our own place," Kelly grinned, as she plopped down on the couch, and she turned off the television. "With Jax's help to actually find a good place, we have moved in less than a week. It's so good to have three manly men in our lives."
"Oh please, you got a good look at them without them wearing a single thing on their upper body," Robin laughed, as she shook her head, and she sat down in the loveseat, pulling the throw around her. "I do have to admit that they all looked good, especially a certain neurophysiologist."
"Says the girl who doesn't have feelings for Dr. Patrick Drake," Brenda scoffed, as she looked over at Robin from her spot next to Kelly with a pillow behind her head. "You know… everyone can definitely see that you care for him and not just in a friendly manner, either."
"You can believe what you want, Bren," Robin said with a laugh leaving her lips, as she looked over at Brenda when she leaned her head back. "Patrick and I are just friends that just understand each other."
"Understand each other?" Kelly asked with a raised eyebrow, as she licked across her bottom lip, and she leaned forward in her seat. "This is Patrick Drake we are talking about. He's hot, smart, and so amazing. You know if I weren't remotely attracted to Lucky, then I would –"
"Oh my – please, don't finish that sentence," Robin groaned, as she knew exactly what Kelly would say if she hadn't interrupted her, and that was something she did not want to hear.
Kelly and Brenda just laughed, while Robin rolled her eyes. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door, and Robin immediately jumped to her feet.
"I will get it and you two can keep to yourselves," Robin said with a roll of her eyes, as she went to the door, and she opened it to reveal Patrick, still not wearing a shirt. "Um, hi Patrick. Did you lose your shirt on the way?"
"Ha, ha, ha, you're a funny girl," Patrick said with a grin on his face, as he slid past her inside of the penthouse, and he waved over to Brenda and Kelly. "Hello ladies, how do you like your place?"
"It would be so much better if you moved in," Kelly said with a flirty smile, as she looked past him to Robin, who was simply glaring at her. "Robin would really enjoy it if you stayed here, wouldn't you?"
"Don't listen to a single word she has to say," Robin said, as she moved over to Patrick, and she stood in front of him. "Why are you shirtless right now? I thought you went home."
"I didn't get home. I received a very long phone call from Rayne and she says hello to you," Patrick said, as he stroked the back of his neck softly, and he looked into her eyes. "I was actually wondering if you were busy right now… actually if the three of you were free?"
"Yes, we are definitely free!" Brenda exclaimed, as she rushed to Robin's side with Kelly beside Brenda. "What are our plans, Dr. Drake?"
"Oh my God, you two are horrible!" Robin groaned, as she crossed her arms over her chest. "But I think I actually might have plans tonight and –"
"No, you don't," Kelly said with a grin, as she placed a hand on Robin's shoulder gently. "So, where are we going, anyway? Are we going to do something fun?"
Patrick laughed and when Robin finally looked to him again, he knew that she had finally given in. "Well, Jason has a little house that has a big pool and everything that Edward bought him when he graduated from medical school."
"So, you need us to wear bathing suits, right?" Kelly asked with a smirk on her face, as she placed her hands on her hips, and she ran one hand through her dark hair. "Because I just bought this new bikini that I have wanted to wear for a couple of weeks since we have been back here in Port Charles."
"I don't have a bathing suit, so I guess I can't go," Robin stated, as she began to turn around, but Patrick grabbed her arm, turning her around to face him.
"What? May I help you with something?"
"How about I take you to Crimson at Metro Court? Hell, I will even buy you something?" Patrick offered with a friendly smile, as he watched Brenda and Kelly disappear going up the stairs. "So, how about you let me, beautiful Robin?"
"But it's so expensive and –"
"Knowing Kate, she will give us a discount or something, especially since she has found a liking towards me."
"It seems like everyone likes you," Robin said, as she slipped on a pair of sandals, and then turned to him. "I guess this can be the first gift you can buy me."
Patrick chuckled, as he laced his fingers through hers, and then led the way to his car outside the apartment complex.