Chapter 54

"You really are better prepared for this than you think you are." Patrick had spent the last 45 minutes with Jessie going over the first few chapters of her book. They were sitting on the couch in his office reviewing the materials.

"Thank you Patrick – I'm sorry I don't share your confidence just yet." She scooted over on the couch, a little closer so she could show him the notes she had made the night before. "I'm still not sure about the math, could you check it?"

Patrick leaned over and began reviewing it. He was in the middle of the calculations when his door opened and Robin came in. "Sorry, I thought you'd be done by now."

Patrick held up his hand and Robin knew he was deep in thought and just waited. "These look right to me but if you want a second opinion, my lovely wife is a wonderful resource."

He got up and crossed the room, happily kissing Robin and patting the twins. "How are Sonny and Cher?"

"Ha-ha, very funny." Robin smiled at him and then the nurse. Patrick had told her that he would be tutoring Jessie on his lunch hour today. "If you want me I would be more than happy to."

Jessie looked at her watch. "Normally I would say yes, but my shift starts in 5 minutes and I don't want to get on Epiphany's bad side. I will take you up on your offer another time." She gathered up her belongings and walked to the door. "Thank you again Patrick. Same time next week?"

"Works for me. Now get going, I would hate to have Epiphany after me for making one of her nurse's late." Patrick and Robin both laughed as Jessie shook her head and left.

Robin shut the door. "Someone's got a crush on her tutor."

"You have nothing to worry about – I only have eyes for a certain brown haired, brown eyed goddess who is wearing my wedding ring and is the mother of my children." Patrick wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close. "Speaking of, how are Lancelot and Guinevere treating you today?"

Robin leaned into him. "The natives are restless. I think they are taking turns deciding who gets to kick Mommy's bladder. Also, I'm pretty sure she's beating him up."

Patrick laughed. "Like mother, like daughter. And Jason?"

"He's texted a few times but only to see if I like the furniture he is picking out for the nursery at his place." Robin worried about what would happen after the babies were born. If Jason was the father, it really didn't matter because two nurseries would be necessary – one at her and Patrick's and one at Jason's. If, however, the babies are Patrick's then Jason would have invested time and money in something he could never have.

Patrick had the same thought. "Is that really a good idea? No offense, but I don't want him getting too attached because I worry what will happen when he finds out the babies are mine."

"Patrick, we don't know for certain that they are." Robin wanted them to be Patrick's but wanting didn't make it so.

Patrick took Robin's face in his hands. "I don't know how to explain it but I am absolutely certain that these two are our children in every way, just like Emma."

He gave her a gentle kiss and then led her over to the couch. "Let's not talk about that right now – I'm more interested in doing something else right now."

He sat her down gently on the couch and kissed her again, this time with urgency and passion. "Did you lock the door?"

Robin smiled at him. "What do you think?"

"God I love you." Patrick kissed her again and then laid her back on the couch – it was time for a consult.


Jason looked around at the nursery he had set up for his and Robin's babies. Everything was perfect. On the wall were pictures of him, Robin and Emma and copies of the ultrasounds. The whole family was represented and he couldn't wait for him and Robin to bring home their children and start their lives together raising them.

"This looks nice." Carly walked into the room.

Jason spun around, furious. "What the hell are you doing here?"

"Don't worry – I came in through the back door so no one saw me. Besides, Robin and Patrick are still at the hospital. I just wanted to check in and see how things were going." Carly walked around and looked at the pictures, cringing at one of Jason and Robin on their 'wedding day'.

"Going great. I'm keeping my distance but have been texting her, just to get her opinion on things for the nursery of course." Jason smiled as he looked around.

"The light green is a nice color – still don't know what you are having?" Carly was expecting Jason to go the traditional blue or pink depending on the sex of the babies.

"No, it's because we are having a boy and a girl. I decided to go with a color that would work for both children." Jason started folding the blankets he had picked out and gently placed them in the cribs.

"Congratulations. Well, I guess I better be going. I will talk to you in a few weeks and see how things are going. Remember, you need to be careful. You push her and she will push you away."

"I know but I am only giving you until the babies are born. If she doesn't come back to me after we prove that these are my babies, you're out and I will get my family back on my own." Jason glared at her and Carly took a step back, scared for a moment.

The moment passed and Carly headed out the door. "I understand."

She left and Jason went over and stared at their wedding picture. They would be a family again – he would make sure of it.