Chapter 25

Robin finished basting the chicken and closed the oven. Taking a deep breath, she turned around and glared at her husband. "You are being ridiculous."

Zach shook his head. "It is not ridiculous that I am upset because, while I was gone on business trip, you spent several nights at your ex-husbands house."

"Because I was sick." Robin walked over to Zach and stared him straight in the eyes. "You were unreachable and I was passed out and running a high fever when he brought Emma home. He couldn't leave me here like that, especially with Emma. He's a doctor and I was his patient, that's all. You are making a much bigger deal out of this than it needs to be."

Robin wrapped her arms around his neck. "I love you. I am married to you. I want to be with you and the next time I am sick, I hope you are the one to take care of me."

Zach sighed. "He's still in love with you Robin, you know that."

"I know but it doesn't change us. I sat on a couch and watched Disney movies for days with my daughter in between numerous naps. I went through boxes of Kleenex and a ton of water, ginger ale, and soup." Robin leaned up and kissed him. "Does that sound remotely romantic?"

"No it doesn't. So you are all better now?" Zach wasn't just upset that Robin had been at Patrick's, he was also upset that she had been sick and he wasn't there for her. Robin's health always would be one of his primary concerns.

"Yes," she kissed him again, "I had blood tests run and my viral load is still undetectable. In fact, I'll show how much better I am feeling after dinner."

Zach leaned over and picked her up in his arms. "Dinner can wait."

Patrick had just put Emma to bed when he heard a knock on his door. "Just a minute."

He opened the door to find Victor Cassadine standing there. "Good evening Dr. Drake. How are you doing tonight?"

Patrick glared at the man but he wasn't surprised Victor had shown up. Patrick had been waiting for this visit for almost a week – ever since he had brought Robin home when she was sick. "Very well but I just put my daughter to bed so can we make this quick."

Victor smiled at him. "I'll get right to the point then. I thought I made it clear that you were to keep your distance from your ex-wife. Instead, you brought her here while her husband was away on business."

Patrick got defensive. "She was sick and needed help. She couldn't take care of herself…"

Victor interrupted. "Well, you certainly did take care of her didn't you? I must say your bedside manner has certainly improved since your time at the clinic."

Patrick held his temper as best he could. "Robin means a hell of a lot more to me than any of those patients at your damn clinic. I didn't try to tell her anything about Jason, isn't that what you wanted?"

"What I want, Dr. Drake, is for you to respect the vows Robin and Zach took while they were in Paris. I have a very good reason for placing Mr. Morgan where he is and I will not let you or anyone else derail those plans – am I clear?" Victor was almost yelling at Patrick by the time he was done.

"Crystal." Patrick spit at Victor. "Is that all? I have an early surgery in the morning."

Victor walked to the door. "That is all. Good night Dr. Drake."

Patrick closed the door and locked it behind Victor. He went upstairs and checked in on Emma one last time before going to bed.