Chapter 36

Robert sat vigil at Anna's bedside, anxiously waiting for his ex-wife to wake up. It had been 2 hours since she had been brought into the hospital and she still hadn't regained consciousness. "Come on Devane, you are stronger than this."

The door opened and Dr. Hardy came through the door. "Mr. Scorpio?"

"Please, call me Robert. How is she?" Robert's eyes stayed focused on Anna. "Is she going to be okay?"

"She has a concussion and some minor cuts and bruises but otherwise she should be fine." Tom began his exam on Anna. "I am a little concerned that she hasn't woken up yet but it's not unusual given the severity of the fight she was in. I expect her to wake up soon, at least in the next 3-4 hours and if she doesn't – then I'll worry. Until then, just let her know you are here."

Tom finished his exam and headed out of the room. Robert took Anna's hand in his and sighed. "So here's the deal luv – you wake up and I'll let you tell me what a horrible human being I am for the rest of my life."

"Promise?" The voice was weak but it was definitely Anna's.

Robert smiled and squeezed her hand. "About damn time."

Anna opened her eyes and looked around the room. "Where am I?"

"General Hospital. Apparently you aren't quite as tough as you thought you were anymore." Robert watched Anna start to get up. "What do you think you are doing?"

Anna started pulling off the wires attached to her. "Emma! I have to help her."

Robert stopped her hands. "Emma's fine – she is with Patrick in the waiting room. She can't wait to see her grandma."

"Thank God." She sat back in bed. "We have to get them to a safe house. Robert, it was Grant Putnam – he tried to kidnap Emma."

"Putnam?" There was a name from their past that Robert had hoped he would never hear again. "Bastard – 30 years have passed and but he is still up to his same old tricks."

"That's why we have to get Robin, Emma and Patrick to the safe house."

Robert's heart sunk as he realized that Anna didn't know what had happened. "Anna, there is something I have to tell you."

"What is it? You told me Emma was safe." Anna stared at Robert. "Robert?"

"And she is but apparently Robin came in during the kidnapping attempt…"

Anna shook her head. "No, not Robin." The tears began falling. "Not our girl."

Robert put his arms around her and hugged her close. "We will get her back. I am going to call Mac and Frisco to let them know who took her. Meanwhile, your granddaughter is waiting to see you."

She wiped her face and nodded. "I want to see her too. I'll feel better if I know she is safe."

Robert stood up and headed to the door. "We'll find her Anna – we always do."

"I know - I just hate that we always have to."

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Robin shook her pounding head, praying that this was a nightmare. "No, this can't be happening."

Grant smiled at her. "Well of course it's happening. What do you think of your new accommodations? Originally it was to be Emma's room but I think you'll still find it very comfortable, at least until Emma comes home."

Robin leaped off the bed at screamed at him. "You stay the hell away from my daughter!" She shook the cage and the dog jumped to where she was, growling at her menacingly. She backed away from the cage and sat back down on the bed.

"Lucy heel." The dog moved back by the door and Grant smiled at Robin. "She is well trained – as long as you stay away from the cage, she will stay by the door."

Robin stared at the dog. "Lucy really doesn't seem an appropriate name for her."

"It's short for Lucifer."

"Never mind – it's the perfect name for her." Robin put her focus back on Grant. "I meant what I said, you ever touch my daughter again and nothing will protect you. Not this cage and certainly not that dog."

Grant could hear the venom in Robin's voice. He had no doubts she meant every word she was saying. He thought about it for a minute and smiled. "Fair enough – you behave and do what you are told and I will leave little Emma alone. One misstep and Emma will be here before you can blink. Deal?"

Robin closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She had always known that she would make a deal with the devil if it insured her daughter's safety but she never honestly thought she would have to – until today. "Deal."

"Good." Grant turned and walked away. He paused at the door and smiled at her. "Robin, I know you are going to love it here. I have so many plans and surprises in store for you."

Robin watched as the man who kidnapped her and her mother, murdered her grandmother and attempted to kidnap her daughter walked out the door. She made sure he was gone before she laid down on the bed and cried herself to sleep.