Chapter 39

Robin squirmed in Nikolas's arms, trying to move off the bed without waking him up. He had a firm grip on her and she wasn't sure what she was going to do to get out from under it when she felt his arm loosen. "Good morning Robin."

Nikolas kissed Robin on the cheek and got up to check on Hope. Robin sat up on the bed and rubbed her eyes. "Good morning. How did you sleep?"

"Better than I have in weeks." Hope let out a little gurgle and Nikolas picked her up. "Come on little girl, let's get you changed and fed while mommy takes her shower."

"It's okay – you got up with her at three so you should get to shower first." Robin couldn't quite control her fear that Nikolas would take Hope away from her. Legally he was the little girl's father and she knew he had the resources to take Hope and disappear without a trace.

"And you got up with her all the nights before." Nikolas smiled at her easily but he had noticed a shift in Robin's reactions to him over the past few days. "Unless you don't want me alone with her for some reason."

Robin quickly backtracked. "Of course not. It's just that I know you are working from home and all I have planned today is a visit with Georgie this morning and Jason's visitation this afternoon."

Nikolas carefully placed the little girl on his chest and headed to the door. "And that means that you need time to get ready. I have a conference call at 10 so I probably won't get to see Georgie but I would like to be there when you meet with Jason. What time are he and Sam coming over?"

"After lunch." Robin stood up and walked over to Nikolas. He was getting suspicious and she needed to stop those suspicions from going any further. She kissed Hope on the forehead and then kissed Nikolas. "A shower would be wonderful – thank you."

Nikolas noted the change in attitude and relaxed – maybe she was just adjusting to not doing everything for Hope herself. "Anything for you – we'll see you downstairs. Love you."

"Love you too."

"My God Robin, she gets more beautiful each time I see her." Georgie cooed over her baby cousin as they sat on the couch catching up.

Dillon wrapped his arms around Georgie and smiled down at Hope. "She's right – you know I have a part for a baby in my film and Hope would be perfect for it."

Robin just shook her head and laughed. "Sorry but my daughter is not available for filming – ever."

"Come on, that dimple is just begging to be filmed." Dillon studied Hope a little closer. "You know, it's weird but I don't see any of Nikolas in her. I mean, I see you but if I didn't know any better…"

Georgie cut him off. "So, we have some news for you."

"You do?" Robin was pretty sure she knew what it was but she couldn't wait to hear it straight from Georgie.

"We're getting remarried!" Dillon took Hope from Georgie as she happily showed Robin her engagement ring.

Robin hugged her cousin and smiled at Dillon. The couple had worked so hard to find their way back to each other and she couldn't be happier for them. Tears filled her eyes as she looked at them. "Congratulations!"

"No hospital chapel this time – we are getting married in Grandma Lila's rose garden and my mom even offered to make all the arrangements." Dillon had hated what had gone down between his mom and Luke but he and Tracy were closer than ever now. She had even helped him plan his proposal.

"Really? Tracy is planning your wedding?" Robin couldn't help but laugh. "That is a far cry from ten years ago."

"Yes it is – this time we are getting married for the right reasons and with everyone's full blessing. This is the very best example of a second chance at love." Georgie kissed her fiancée while Robin smiled at them. "Which reminds me – your mom wants to meet with us, Maxie and Lulu to go over the plans for the engagement party in a couple of hours."

"Do I have to go?" He stood up and reluctantly handed Hope back to her mom. "I mean, party planning is not really my thing."

"Well it's our engagement party so, yes, you have to go." Georgie giggled as Dillon helped her off the couch. She looked down at Robin and couldn't help but notice that Robin's eyes reflected a sadness that was in direct contrast to the smile plastered on her face. "Why don't you call your mom while I say goodbye to Robin?"

"Getting rid of me already?" Dillon laughed. "I understand. Robin, I will see you at the engagement party. Two weeks from tonight at the Haunted Star."

"Goodbye Dillon." Robin stood up and placed Hope in her bassinet. "I really am so happy for you both."

"Then why do you look like you are about to break down crying?" Georgie was worried about her cousin - something wasn't right.

"Hormones, I did just have a baby a few weeks ago. Plus, I am thrilled that my beautiful cousin is finally getting the life she deserves after being held hostage for years." Robin hugged Georgie close. "You hold on to what you two have and never let it go. It's rare and wonderful and there is almost nothing worse than losing it once, let alone a second time." Robin walked Georgie to the door. "Now go and I will see you at the party. I love you."

Georgie hugged Robin one last time. "I love you too." She walked out of the house and joined Dillon at the dock. They boarded the launch and rode back to Port Charles in silence.

Dillon waited until they were back in his car before he spoke. "You want to tell me what is going on?"

"Something is wrong with Robin." Georgie had been thinking about the last thing Robin had said before Georgie had left Wyndamere. "Do we have time to make a quick stop?"

"Anything for you." Dillon picked up Georgie's hand and kissed it. "Where are we going?"

"To see Patrick."