Chapter 25
October 25, 2006
Robin stood on the stairway as she watched Toni and Mattie teach Patrick, Frisco and Noah the essentials of playing Black Jack. No one in the house would play poker with them anymore, so now the girls were trying a new approach. The last few days had been very nice. Mattie had lots of time to spend getting to know Patrick as well as Noah and Bobbie. It has also afford Robin time to get to know Patrick again. During the day they would find times to spend alone discussing their lives over the past six years. She thought she was completely in love with him six years ago, but now she seems to be falling more in love with him everyday.
"So, how is the game going?" Robin asks as she climbs down the stairs.
"Very well, Daddy is up two quarters and Grandpa Frisco and Grandpa Noah are up four." Mattie replied. She and Toni were the House and the men were the players.
"Good for them. They seem to be quick studies." Robin responds knowing that Mattie and Toni were getting the guys comfortable, slowing setting them up and then they would go for the kill. Robin taught them well.
"I laid the forms you requested on the desk." Patrick said quickly glancing up at Robin before returning his attention to the game.
Robin walked over the desk and smiled when she saw the application to the nearest medical school. He knew that she wanted to start school as soon as possible and he was willing to show his full support.
She left it on the table for later and went to join Bobbie and Felicia on the sofa. Where they sat and watched the men play with the girls. Walking past Maxie, Georgie, Lucas and Coop, who were seated at the dining room table playing euchre. She asked, "Who is winning?"
"We are." Maxie said referring to herself and Coop. They had been spending a lot of time together and seem to like each other very much. Robin was happy for Maxie, she deserved to have some good things finally come in her life. Coop had even arranged to get a application and interview for Maxie to work at Deception.
"Lucky called, they will be here in an hour to pick us up. He is going to drop off Audrey, Liz, Cam and Lulu as well." Felicia said as Robin took a seat on the couch next to her.
"You sure you want to go through with this with us?" Felicia asked. "I am sure Maxie will stay here if you will."
"I know you would prefer that, but I need to do this. So does she. For once we need to feel like we have some control over our lives." Robin said.
"Yes, that is how we all feel. And it is good Tiffany is doing the interview. It will be more comfortable with her. She will talk with the 'adults' first. Then she will talk with you, Maxie, Nik and Lucky. Remember anything you are uncomfortable answering, you don't have to." Felicia reassured.
"I know. Patrick is insisting on coming with us, but I still need you and Frisco to act as buffers with my p-a-r-e-n-t-s." Spelling the last word since she was not ready to explain who Robert and Anna were to Mattie and even Toni didn't know that they were not biologically sisters.
"We always have your back." Felicia said
"And the dealer has BLACK JACK!" Toni yelled as flipped the ace over to lay next to the king. beating Patrick's 20, Noah's 19, and Frisco who had busted. Mattie raked in the coins from the men.
"Oh good, the game is now really beginning." Robin whispered to Bobbie and Felicia as the men were all now in the whole. They watched them play for the next twenty minutes. The guys would win occasionally, but by the time the door bell rang announcing Lucky's arrival, Patrick was down ten dollars, Noah five dollars and Frisco sixteen dollars and fifty cents.
"Saved by the bell." Frisco grumbled then tickled Toni before rising to answer the door.
"Mommy, can you divide up our winnings." Mattie asked as she ran to Robin with the cash follow by Toni.
"Sure, let see you have thirty-one dollars and fifty cents. That is fifteen dollars and seventy-five cents each." Robin figured after counting the money. "I'll give it to Bobbie and she can put in your banks for you."
"Okay. Wow that's a lot. Playing for quarters is much better than playing for nickles. Good idea Mommy." Toni said to Felicia.
"Yes, wonderful idea Mommy." Frisco mimicked as he returned with Lucky, Liz, Cam, Audrey and Lulu.
"Dad, you should know the house always wins." Robin said teased.
"Those girls have probably won a hundred dollars each this past week." Noah said amazed.
"There saving up for a tree house when they finally have a back yard. Frisco said he would build it, but they had to have the money to pay for it first." Felicia replied.
"Unfortunately, I think I am paying for a good portion of it." Frisco responded deadpan.
"You are the one who started to teach them to play these games. Unfortunately you under estimated their skills." Felicia teased. "Unfortunately for you they get their skills from their mothers, who refuse to play those games with them."
"Well we better get going." Lucky said after greeting everyone. "Liz has decide for come with us too."
"Okay, lets head out then." Frisco said gathering together his family they shared good bye hugs before leaving. Patrick and Robin both reassured Mattie they would see her soon, and to have fun with Grandpa Noah and Grandma Bobbie. It was the first time Mattie would be away from them in two weeks and they were more nervous about it then she was.
An hour later, Bobbie and Audrey had finished putting Mattie, Toni and Cam down for their naps. They had managed to keep them busy enough today, that all three went down fairly easily. They had planned so that they would nap during the interview. They felt it was best that the kids didn't see it. Noah was sitting on the sofa where Bobbie and Audrey joined him. Lulu, Georgie and Lucas sat on the floor at their feet waiting for the telecast to start.
Hello, I am Tiffany Hill and welcomed to the show. The story you are about to hear tonight is one of family, friendship and tragedy. It all started years ago when Robert Scorpio and Luke and Laura Spencer saved the world from Mikkos Cassadine. This is how I met these remarkable people and eventually met Anna Devane and Frisco and Felicia Jones. On May 11, 2000, it was believed that they along with their children were killed in a tragic explosion. When in fact, the only unfortunate death was Mac Scorpio, brother of Robert. With the help of the World Service Bureau, the Spencer, Scorpio and Jones families had gone underground for protection. Now more than six years later they have decided to take their lives back. Please help me to welcome, Robert and Anna Scorpio, Luke and Laura Spencer, and Frisco and Felicia Jones.
Robin stood in the green room as she watched the interview. Sean had arranged for a lot of security and so had her father through the WSB. It really didn't ease the pit in her stomach. All the security in the world couldn't protect them as they bared all their secrets to all that watched the telecast. Tiffany felt the enormity of the situation and who they were, would easily allow parts of the interview to be telecast all over North America, even in Europe. That was what made her jumpy at the moment.
Their family was sharing everything. Laura's rape by Stavros Cassadine. It warmed Robin's heart when Luke said that Nikolas's paternity didn't matter. He was every bit a Spencer, Luke's son as well as Laura's.
Robert and Anna explained how they had arranged everything and the fact that they let their daughter believe they were dead. They thought it was the best way to protect her. While Robin was starting to believe that is what they believed, she still did not trust them with her heart and especially not her daughter. They had completely broken that trust.
Frisco and Felicia shared what is was like to live on the run with girls. Relating how hard it was to watch when the girls would just start to relax and feel settled, like they were home, when they would up and move again. They felt it was well over time to give the girls a chance to live their own lives and fulfil their dreams. Robin was so thankful she was able to spend the last six years with such loving and amazing people.
Patrick came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. "You know I was thinking of a Thanksgiving wedding."
"That would be nice, it will give us a year to get settled and arrange everything." Robin agreed.
"I mean Thanksgiving, 2006. I am not waiting another year to officially make us a family."
"What?" Robin said stunned as she turned in his arms to face him.
"I know that this may not all be settled by then, but after today you will no longer be legal dead. I would marry you tomorrow if I could, but I do believe that is pushing it. One month is perfect, and Felicia, Maxie and Georgie would be thrilled to help you plan it." Patrick said.
"Are you sure?" Robin asked feeling his love fill her.
"Absolutely."
"Then yes, it is a date." Robin said smiling brightly.
Patrick kissed her passionately before picking her up and swinging her around.
"What's going on here?" Lucky asked watching them as if they had lost their minds.
"So what are you all doing for Thanksgiving? Because if you are free, I am officially inviting you to a wedding." Patrick invited.
Maxie cheered as she ran over to hug Robin. While Lucky and Nik quickly joined them to offer their congratulations. Liz stood off to the side and watched. She was thinking about what Laura told her in the cabin:
"Look at Robin, she has spent six years away from the man she loves. Scared that he would hate her for this. I am thankful he doesn't. They still have a lot of things to work through and they will have to get to know each other again. You can't go through something like this and not be changed in someway. But I believe that because they both want to, they will be stronger than ever when all this is done. You just need to decide if you want to do that to. If it is worth it to you to take the time and spend it getting to know Lucky Spencer. I believe you will find the man you love is right there. I just hope you will do that and take that time. I would hate for you to throw away something so special as love."
She still loved Lucky, maybe she just needed to do what Laura suggested and like Robin, her dreams would come true as well.
Suddenly Sean popped his head in. Nik, Lucky, Robin and Maxie you are next if you will follow me.
Patrick quickly kissed Robin for luck hugging her tightly. Then quickly kissed Maxie's cheek.
Liz walked up to Lucky and said "I do love you, and I want the chance to get to know Lucky Spencer. Good luck." She quickly kissed him on the cheek and then stepped back to stand by Patrick as they watched them leave.
As they entered the set, both Robin and Lucky at that moment felt like they were on top of the world.
To Be Continued