Chapter 53

"Dr. Drake?"

Patrick was standing at the nurse's hub, reviewing a chart when he heard a woman call out to him. He looked up to see Nurse Jessica Bale standing in front of him. "Yes, Jessica?"

"I was wondering if you could help me with something. I understand that you helped Liz Webber with her surgical nursing exam a few years back and she said you were an excellent tutor. I was wondering if you might be interested in doing the same for me? I would really appreciate it, I could even pay you a little bit." Jessica started rambling but Patrick interrupted her, laughing.

"While I appreciate the offer of payment, I would help you for free if I could but I don't have a lot of free time right now." Patrick liked the young nurse and he knew that the bump in pay would help her out – she was a single mom and the sole source of support for her daughter – but Robin, Emma and the babies were his priority right now and every free moment outside of the hospital would be spent with them.

"Not even over lunches or breaks – just to go over my materials? You are the best surgeon I have ever seen and your knowledge and guidance would guarantee my passing this exam. Please just think about it?" Jessica gave him a look of desperation.

Patrick thought about it for a minute and then answered her. "How about we meet next week for lunch in my office? Bring your books and some food and I can see where you are at and what you need to concentrate on." Patrick didn't see the harm in meeting with her at the hospital to give her a little guidance.

"Thank you Dr. Drake!" Jessica jumped up and hugged him. "You have no idea how much this means to me."

Patrick gave her a quick hug back. "I'm beginning to get an idea. And please call me Patrick."

Jessica nodded. "All my friends call me Jessie. I will see you next week Dr., I mean Patrick."

"See you next week." Patrick closed up his chart and headed to his office.


"You look well Robin." Jason was waiting in Dr. Galvan's office when she and Patrick walked in for the ultrasound. It had been two weeks since their talk and, true to his word, Jason had kept his distance. The only contact Robin had had with Jason was when he texted her to confirm the date and time for the appointment. "Patrick."

Patrick gripped Robin's hand tighter. "Jason."

"Dr. Galvan is ready for you Robin. Gentlemen, we'll let you know when you can come back." The nurse led Robin to an exam room, leaving the two men staring at each other.

"Congratulations on your marriage. Robin is a wonderful woman." Jason didn't smile when he spoke but just continued staring at Patrick.

"I know and I am grateful for every day we have together." Patrick didn't back down.

"I would enjoy every day you can." Jason finally smiled at him and Patrick got the distinct impression that he had just been threatened but before he could say anything else the nurse came back in.

"Everything's ready. I'll take you back to Robin."

Patrick followed the nurse with Jason nipping at his heels. They walked in to find Robin lying on the table, her shirt up and her round belly sticking out proudly. Patrick walked over and sat down next to her, taking her hand in his. "Everything okay?"

"Everything is great." Robin bit her lip and smiled at her husband.

Jason took in the scene and then quietly walked over to stand behind Robin, not saying a word. A minute later, Dr. Galvan walked in. "Ready to find out what you are having?"

All three of them said yes immediately and Dr. Galvan laughed. "Well, then let's get going." He squeezed the gel on Robin's belly and began moving the wand back and forth, taking measurements as he went. "Everything looks great. Both babies are right where we want them to be size wise and both sacs look good. So are you sure you want to know?"

Robin nodded eagerly. "Yes!"

"Well," he pointed to the screen and the baby on the left, "that is your baby boy," he then pointed to the baby on the right, "and that is his sister."

Patrick kissed Robin's hand. "I told you it was a girl."

Jason rolled his eyes at Patrick and then turned his attention back to the doctor. "You're sure - one of each?"

Dr. Galvan nodded. "One of each. I'll print you out some pictures and then leave you to clean up. Robin, I want to see you again in two weeks. Between having twins and your medical history, I want to be extra vigilant. Just make an appointment on your way out and congratulations." He printed out the pictures and left the room.

Patrick began wiping the gel off Robin's belly as Jason gave her a quick kiss on the cheek. "They really are a miracle Robin. I'm going to go now but I will check in with you soon just to make sure you are doing okay. You know to call me if you need anything."

"I know." Jason headed to the door but Robin stopped him. "Jason, I'm glad you were here today. If they are your children, you shouldn't miss anything."

"Thank you for letting me be here."

Jason walked out the door and Robin turned her attention back to Patrick. "One of each – can you believe it?"

Patrick kissed her and gently rubbed her belly. "This is absolutely perfect – wait until we tell Emma."

"Emma? Wait until we tell Mac – he is going to be thrilled there is finally a boy in the family." Robin was already laughing imaging her uncle's reaction.

"Oh, we have to get that on video." Patrick paused and looked at the screen one last time. "I love you, so much."

"And I love you, so much." Robin leaned over and kissed her husband one last time before he helped her off the table and out of the exam room.