Chapter 10

Robert got up early Sunday morning, Robin was up with Noah already. "Bampa."

"Hi buddy, are you happy mommy here's this morning. Do I still get my hugs?" Noah was already reaching for him, once in his arms, Noah gave Robert a kiss then hugged him, resting his head on Robert's shoulder.

"So I'm pretty sure you are his favourite person. Did I tell you he has a picture of Bampa he carries around at home? It's so cute he gives you kisses and chatters at you, I'm sure the stories he's telling you are amazing."

"I'm sure he's telling me about his latest mission," Robert said with a smile.

"That must be it. Is anyone else awake?"

"I don't think so."

"How do you do it? How do you love her like I know you do and remain just her friend?"

"Being her friend lets me love her, I still have her in my life. Robin please can we not talk about this." Robert looked at Noah and started making faces at him.

He wasn't trying to be difficult, Robin knew that, but he was so frustrating sometimes. It was obvious they were both happy when she had arrived the day before. Why couldn't this be their life, her parents living here together watching their grandkids when it was needed? Robin knew that would make them both so happy if only the pain of their past wasn't keeping them apart. "Alright. How often did you call him Robby?"

"Only once or twice, your mother feels the need to remind me his goes by Noah," Robert admitted with a smile then added, "I know why you call him Noah, you know he's going to take after me. You're worried the world couldn't handle another Robert Scorpio."

"You caught us, I can't believe you figured it out," Robin said and they both started laughing. Robin was still smiling but she needed to ask before her mom got up. "How is she doing? What does she think is going to happen?"

"She's preparing to hear the worst. She told me she won't stand in Finn's way if he decides to get back together with Hayden. With Emma and this little guy around she hasn't been thinking about that much, they were keeping her happily distracted."

"Not just the two of them, you're helping her too, dad," she said touching his arm she knew they were done talking about that now. She touched Noah's back and he smiled at her. "You are going to have to let go of Bampa if you're coming with me to see Liz."

"Not until after we've all gone for breakfast, right buddy? We still get to hang out a little longer, don't listen to your silly mommy." Noah babbled back at him, "Yes I know she's so silly. Come on let's go find your toys." Robin smiled watching them walk out of the room.

...

Hayden crawled back into bed beside Finn, she had just feed Bailey and she had gone back to sleep. He put his arm around her, "Do you have to work today?" she asked.

"No, I am free all day, what about you did you have plans today?" he asked as he started kissing her neck.

"Not until later, I'm going over to see Elizabeth this afternoon."

"Does she want to meet her niece?"

"She already has, after I saw you when I first got here I went to see her and the boys. She's off today and all four of her boys have plans so we should get a nice visit in."

"That will be nice. Are you taking Bailey with you?"

"I was thinking she could spend the afternoon with her daddy," Hayden said wrapping her arms around him pulling him closer.

"He would like that very much." He kissed her passionately then they made love.

After they had gotten up and had finished eating Finn took her hand and lead her to the couch. "Hayden I think we need to talk about a few things. First of all, where do you want to live?"

"This is really happening," she smiled at him. "I haven't really thought about it, do we have to decide that right now?"

"I think we have to start figuring that out, one of us is going to need to find a new job."

Hayden smiled at him, "Can I have today to think about this. I'm still just so happy that I have you back that's all that's going on in my head. Talking to Elizabeth about this might help me figure out what I want."

"I can accept that. A lot has happened and I am so happy." Finn pulled her close and they cuddled on the couch until Bailey woke up again.

...

Anna hadn't thought she could laugh this much over one meal but they were all in a great mood this morning and had all been sharing funny stories while they ate. They were all listening to Emma now, Anna leaned over and put an arm on the back of Robert's chair and started playing with Noah who was on his lap. Having Robin and Patrick here this morning just made it that much better, her family was all together and having fun. When Emma was done talking Anna leaned in a little closer to Noah, "What are you going to tell us?"

He smiled at her, "Mamma," followed by some baby babbling with only a few words they understood.

"Oh really," she knew Robert was watching her and looked up and smiled at him. She loved that Noah was so attached to him, that they had such a bond already. She knew Robert had been taking a lot more time to spend with both grandkids lately and it showed. "He is kind of great isn't he."

"My Bampa." That made everyone at the table laugh and earned Noah a hug from Robert.

"You know dad if you're planning on staying here a little longer you could bring Noah home when you leave," Robin offered. She had already talked to Patrick about this, they both knew Robert would stay here until Anna wants him to leave or he had to go back to work. If he has Noah she'll want him to stick around longer. Robin thought Anna was going to need Robert around to talk to for a while longer.

"If Annie wants us around I think we'll stay a little longer," Robert said and grinned at Anna.

"If I have to put up with you to have this handsome little man around a little longer I guess you can stay."

"Aww, thanks," then he kissed her cheek. "So what are our plans now, Robin I know you and Noah are going visiting, Patrick what are your plans?"

"The Devanes are going shopping so I'm hanging out with you, dad." Patrick wouldn't deny his kids took after Robin's side of the family.

"Well I think it's all settled, let's get out of here," Robert said and they started getting ready to leave.

...

Robin had already been over at Liz's for about an hour, "I can't get over how much he looks like Patrick," Liz said watching Noah playing on the floor.

"In looks, yes but he is a Scorpio. Mom knew it when he just a little, I think he was around four months old when she said watch out for that Scorpio twinkle. He has such determination when he wants to do something or get something and he can be so stubborn."

"Robin Scorpio-Drake has a stubborn child, I am truly shocked," Liz said then started laughing.

"Have you met my dad?" she asked jokingly. "He is Noah's best buddy. Everyone used to say I met a guy just like my dad, well with his help I think made a guy a just like my dad too," Robin said smiling making Liz laugh harder.

"He could still take after Patrick more than your side."

"Maybe, but I don't think so."

They talked a little longer then Robin noticed it was time for a diaper change, just as she was leaving the room the doorbell rang. Elizabeth went to answer it, "Hi Hayden, I wasn't expecting you yet."

"You said one didn't you?"

"I did," she checked the time, "Sorry I must have lost track of time. My friend stopped by with her son, they live in California now so this is the first time I've met him."

"Oh, that's wonderful."

"Where's Bailey?"

"She is spending time with her daddy." Hayden smiled, she couldn't help it. Finn was with their daughter, and they were back together.

"You seem very happy about that. How is Finn adjusting to the fact he's a father?"

"He is so excited. I love watching him with her, it just makes me so happy."

"I take it he wants to be involved in Bailey's life."

"Yes," Hayden smiled again. "Mine too, Finn and I are back together. We are now talking about where we want to live. Elizabeth I am so happy."

Liz looked up to see that Robin had re-entered the room. "Wow, it would have been nice if he had broken up with my mom first." She bent and picked up her purse, "I have to pick up a few things since Noah is staying here a little longer, then I have a plane to catch."

"Robin," Liz walked over.

"Don't worry about it, I should be going though. I'm coming back at Christmas, we'll get together then." They hugged each other, then Robin and Noah left.

Hayden had remained quiet until after Robin was gone, "So that was Anna's daughter?"

"Yeah, we've been friends for years."

Hayden sank into the couch, "I hadn't even thought about her, or what Finn and I getting back together would mean to her. I was only thinking about me and my happiness."

"I understand you wanting Finn back but did he really not talk to Anna about this?"

"They have talked, I know he told her about Bailey. Last night he told me he wanted us to be together, he stayed with me all night and now he's with Bailey. If he hadn't told Anna before last night, I don't think he has," Hayden realized and put her hands over her face.

"Finn has to deal with this, he has to talk to Anna."

"I know he does." Hayden looked up, "I didn't want to hurt anyone, I just wanted the man I love back."

"I know," Liz sat down beside her and put her arm around her. "You know what, I know you came here to talk about your good news so why don't we still do that."

Hayden smiled, she was still excited about her and Finn and she did need to talk to someone. "I knew I wanted him back the second I saw him. You have no idea how happy I am."

Liz smiled, "You said you're talking about where to live. Do you mean as in together?"

"Right now I think being in the same city is what's important. He asked if I want to move back here?"

"I would love you being here again, we were just getting to really know each other."

"I know and Finn's brother's here, Chase wants a relationship with Finn. If Finn moves I know he won't bother staying in touch with his brother."

"Does that mean you think Port Charles is where you want to live?"

Hayden thought about it for a little while, "I think so. I was happy here before, Finn has his practice here. I can get another job."

"Well I'm happy and this why I get to spend lots of time with my niece," Liz said smiling at her. They talked happily about what Hayden hoped would happen now.

...

When Robin got back to her mom's she was happy that only Patrick and her dad were there. "Hi, you two. Patrick, can you put Noah down for his nap?"

"Of course," he smiled and got up.

Once he was out of the room Robin looked at Robert, "Mom's not here is she?"

"No, they are still shopping."

Robin sat down beside him, "Finn picked Hayden, do I tell mom or wait for Finn to tell her?"

"How do you know he did?"

"Hayden is Liz's sister, she showed up there while there but I was out of the room. I came back just in time to hear Hayden say they are back together."

Robert sat back and put his hand to his chin, thinking. "He might have called her today."

"He might not have, or she might have put him off since she's with Emma."

"Let me handle it, I'll talk to her this evening. If Finn hasn't talked to her by then I'll tell her after we have Noah in bed."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah, I'll even explain why we waited to tell her. Hopefully, Finn tells her so I don't have to." Robert put his arm around her and Robin let him pull her in closer.

She smiled, "Thanks, Daddy."

"Tell me what's you've been up to, is Pattycake being a good boy?"

Yes, he's amazing. I am so busy with my research right now these last four days with Patrick were so wonderful."

"Then I'm glad I could help both you and your mom," Robert smiled.

"She's going to lean on you. Are you sure you still want Noah here?"

"Yes, she'll want to talk. I can help there, Noah will keep her mind on something else so she isn't just thinking about Finn."

"You could do that too," Robin said and grinned at him as she elbowed him in the side.

"She doesn't even know she's single yet and you're suggesting I put the moves on her."

She looked up at him, "Be that cute flirty guy that could always make her laugh."

"I might give it a shot." He got a little more serious, "I don't like the guy and I know Anna can do better than him but how serious were they?"

"I know mom cares about him. It was still new so I think they were still just enjoying getting to know each other better. She was opening up to him so I think she thought it could become something serious." Then Robin turned to him, "I don't think she loves him if that's what you're asking."

Robert just nodded. "I'll bring Noah home next weekend, I'll have to head back to work then."

"Keep talking to her after you've left, make sure she's doing OK and knows you're there for her. She asked you to stay because she needed her best friend. She still loves you too, maybe she'll start seeing you as the man she loves again and not the man she lost if she knows she can turn to you."

Robert put his head down slightly and hugged Robin a little closer, "It's a wonderful dream," then he kissed her on the top of her head.