Chapter 25

"Are you sure you don't mind cheeseburgers and french fries?" Patrick was holding the door open for Robin as they walked into Kelly's. "I just thought…"

"This is perfect." Robin smiled as she walked through the door and sat down at an empty table. "I have been craving chili cheese fries all day."

Patrick smiled. "Good." He reached across the table and took her hand in his. "I just want you to be comfortable."

Robin squeezed his hand gently. "Tonight is our first date, let's just try and enjoy it. Besides, I trust you to make the decisions tonight." She was determined to enjoy a nice evening with Patrick.

Patrick couldn't help but feel like this was a good sign – her trusting him to plan the evening. "Thank you."

Robin smiled at him one last time before turning her attention back to the menu.

"So the chances are good that Matt will be able to finally get his appeal?" Robin ate another fry as Patrick told her as his last visit with Alexis.

"Yes, Alexis is really pushing for him to get the case retried. She has been collecting evidence and recently found another security video that the Zacchara's had hidden – it clearly shows that Lisa was trying to kill you when Matt hit her with that wrench. She really believes that a new judge may see that what Matt did was justified – it was the only way to save your life." Patrick had been secretly trying to get his brother released for years but all he had managed to do was get him moved to a minimum security prison. "Hopefully we can get the conviction overturned and Matt can come home and do what he does best – be a doctor."

Robin couldn't stop the tears that filled her eyes. "I am so sorry that he had to go through that because of me."

"Robin, that wasn't your fault anymore then your kidnappings were. Lisa was insane and Matt did what he did to protect you." He sighed and shook his head. "If anything, it is my fault. I brought Lisa into our lives and made the horrible mistake of sleeping with her."

"Patrick," Robin reached over and took Patrick's hand again, "Lisa was insane and none of us are responsible for her actions. I would like to go with you to visit Matt the next time you go."

"I was planning to go next week to update him on the case – I know he would be thrilled to see you." He stroked her hand. "Robin…" Patrick's phone went off and he looked at the number. "It's the hospital – I need to take this."

"I understand – I can't wait to be taking those calls again myself." Robin had formally accepted Kevin's offer that morning and would be back at GH next week.

Patrick stood up to take the call but couldn't resist one last remark. "I can't wait to start consulting with you again." He put the phone to his ear as Robin blushed. "Drake…"

Robin watched him walk away and was picking up another fry when she heard someone speak behind her. "Hello Robin."

Robin shook her head. "What do you want Carly?"

Carly sat down and glared at Robin. "So, I guess I have to thank you for saving Jason's life."

"I told you I had a good reason for leaving." Robin was trying her best not to engage Carly – life was too short to spend arguing with the woman.

"Yes you did." Carly glared at Robin. "Of course it would have been nice if you could have saved his memories of everyone else but why would you do that? It must feel great, having him chase after you while you reconcile with your ex-husband. The perfect revenge for all the years he hated you."

Robin rolled her eyes. "No matter what you may think – Jason never hated me. He hated that I told the truth but he never hated me. And as for his memory loss, I am doing everything I can to help him remember everything from the last 20 years – not just his memories of me. I want nothing more than to reconcile him with the love of his life – Sam."

"And keep me as far away from him as possible." Carly's voice rose as the accusations flew from her mouth. "Face it – this is all revenge on me for Jason loving me and choosing me over you."

Robin couldn't help it – she started laughing. "Oh my God – 20 years later and you still don't get it. Jason never chose you over me, he chose Michael. And as for loving you, you're right, he did but he was never in love with you. The only two women he has ever loved as Jason Morgan was me and Sam and that fact kills you."

Carly flinched at Robin's words. "No…"

"Yes Carly." Robin stared the woman straight in the eyes. "I will do everything in my power to help Jason recover his memories. What he chooses to do after that is up to him."

Carly scoffed. "Yeah, right."

"I really don't care if you believe me or not. What I care about is enjoying the rest of my dinner so if you don't mind, I would like you to leave me alone now." Robin picked up a fry and ate it, proud of herself for not letting Carly get to her.

Carly stood up and started yelling. "You think you can just…"

"I believe that Robin asked you to leave." Jason jumped in front of Robin while glaring at Carly.

"But Jason, she is the reason you don't have your memories." Carly was trying desperately to get his attention any way she could.

"No, she is the reason I am alive and able to be with my sons." Jason took a step closer and glared at Carly. "Now leave her alone."

"This isn't over Robin – not by a long shot." Carly turned around and ran straight into Patrick heading to the table. "Great – another one of the great Robin's defenders."

"What the hell are you doing here Carly?" One of the reasons Patrick hadn't chosen to eat at the MetroCourt was to avoid the woman.

"Maybe I'm not the one you should be worried about." She looked back at Jason. "I will see you later."

Jason could not believe the nerve of the woman. "Not if I can help it." He waited until Carly walked away and then turned to Robin. "You okay?"

"Yes, thank you Jason." Robin looked past him and smiled at Patrick. "Everything okay?"

Patrick sat down with her. "Yes, just needed to deal with a small spike in fever on one of my post-op patients." He looked up at Jason. "Thank you for helping with Carly."

"Not a problem." Jason never really looked at Patrick, just kept his focus on Robin. "I wanted you to know that I start seeing Kevin next week."

"That's great." Robin was happy that Jason was getting the help he needed. "Please let me know how it goes."

"Oh don't worry – you will be the first to know." Jason finally turned to Patrick. "Enjoy the rest of your evening."

"We will." Patrick took Robin's hand in his and smiled at Robin's ex-boyfriend. "Good night Jason."

"Good night Patrick." Jason turned back to Robin and smiled warmly at her. "I will see you soon."

Robin waited until he was away from the table before she reached over and took Patrick's hand in hers. "It's almost over. He will get his memories back and reconcile with Sam and then we can all move on with our lives."

Patrick watched as Jason sat down at another table not far from the couple. He still wasn't as convinced as Robin was that Jason would be over her once he got his memories back. Determined not to let this incident ruin their night, he smiled at Robin while gently stroking her hand. "I know."

"Good." Robin decided it was time to change the subject. "So tell me about this patient."

Nikolas stood outside of Kelly's and debated whether or not he should go in and interrupt Robin's date. He still wasn't convinced that Patrick was the right man for Robin and he definitely did not like Jason throwing his hat into the ring. He was just about to open the door when he heard someone walk up behind him. "Let me guess, you're hung up on St. Robin too?"

"What do you want Carly?" Nikolas turned around and glared at the woman. He had seen the tail end of her confrontation with Robin and was not happy about it at all.

"I want to keep Robin as far away from Jason as possible and I think you want the same thing." Carly smiled at him. "Maybe we could work together to make it happen."

"You know Carly, I have done a lot of things I am not proud of in my life but even I wouldn't stoop so low as to work with you." Nikolas looked at Robin one last time. She looked happier than he had seen her in a long time and Nikolas knew what he needed to do. "What I will do is promise you that if you do one thing to hurt her – you will realize just how much of a Cassadine I really am. Good night Carly."

Carly stood there in stunned silence as Nikolas walked away from the restaurant.