Chapter 15

Robin had left four days ago, Sean the day after she had and today Mac will be leaving. The joy he felt now that he knew about Robert and Thomas, Mac knew he wouldn't be able to hide it when he got back to Port Charles. He wanted their friends to share in this great news. "Are you sure you don't want to come for a quick visit? Everyone would love to see you," he said as they sat eating lunch in the cottage.

"We haven't ruled it out, Mac," Robert told him with a grin. Mac had brought this up a few times now. "Anna has some work to wrap up before we leave and we are going to end up there eventually."

"But when is that?" Mac asked grinning back.

"Uncle Mac, I can't wait to move there," Thomas announced excitedly.

"See, you should come and see it first then you can tell your friends about where you're moving to."

"Listen to them," Anna said smiling at Robert.

"I think someone's uncle is going to like having him around."

"I will, and if you two don't mind I was thinking I'd like to take Thomas out for the afternoon. Just us guys hanging out. We could do whatever you want, have a little fun before I have to catch my flight." He smiled as Thomas' face lit up.

"Yeah, can we?" Thomas looked over at his parents.

"Of course you can," Anna told him.

They finished eating and quickly Thomas and Mac were gone. They were just finishing putting the dishes away when Robert looked over at Anna, "He is very excited about finally having his family."

Anna put her arms around his waist, "I can tell. I am so glad you told him so much about all of us. That he knows he is loved by all of us."

"I always wanted him to know the truth, I couldn't keep things from him. I would talk to him and it felt," Robert paused, Anna could tell he though what he was going to say was going to sound silly.

"Like you were talking to me." Anna smiled at him, "It felt like that for me, talking to Robin as a baby."

"You weren't there with me but a part of you was. Then as he got older and had questions I told him more and explained why you couldn't be with us. Why Robin had to stay in Port Charles. He's a smart kid and seemed to understand. That made it a lot easier on me."

"I am looking forward to getting to raise him together and in Port Charles. I love that he is so excited to live there."

"He always had questions and I could tell he loved hearing anything about Port Chuck. He would look at pictures as I talked and I think he connects it with his family." Robert took her hand and led her into the living room. "What are we doing with an afternoon to ourselves?"

Anna smiled as she pushed him back, causing him to sit on the couch. She straddled his lap and put her arms around him. "I can think of a few things I want to do."

Robert's hands moved to her backside, "I think I can guess what those might be."

"Should we go to Port Charles first?"

Robert put his head back so they could look at each other, "I didn't think it would matter to me but maybe we should. We want to move there, maybe a quick visit now is a good idea."

"Let our friends see that yes we are alive now so the novelty of it has had time to wear off some before we move back, it that what you're thinking?"

"Well, they know you're alive but yeah I think that's what I mean."

Anna ran her fingers through his hair, "I might have to work a few long days to get everything done but I want to get on with our lives. I want to go see our friends then I want to go see where my boys have been living all this time. Then we will finally be ready to go home."

"Then that is what we'll do."

Anna leaned in and kissed him, he smiled then kissed her back. "So does this mean we have a plan?"

"I think it does," he said as he kissed his way along her jaw. Anna put her head back as he continued to kiss her. "I don't care where I am." He leaned back then claimed her lips kissing her passionately, "I just want to be with you."

"I want that too." She stroked his cheek then leaned in and kissed him tenderly.

"I can't lose you again, I can't." Then he kissed her again, the need in his kiss caught her by surprise. At this moment he didn't just need her physically, he needed her completely. He needed to know he had her back and that he was never going to lose her again. He had worked so hard and for so long to get her back, Anna knew the fear of this all vanishing again scared her just as much.

Anna kissed him back, matching his need. She never wanted to lose this again either. Anna started to try unbuttoning his shirt but gave up quickly and ripped it open. "I need to touch you."

More buttons pop as her blouse is ripped open as well. He wanted to claim her, please her, surrender to her. Everything he is is hers and he wants to prove that. Their undeniable need for each other driving them forward. Their shirts were pushed off as their hands moved over each other's bodies. They are completely alone. For the first time in almost ten years, he is alone with Anna. No one was going to interrupt them. "I need you in bed," he said breathing heavily.

Anna stood up, as soon as she did Robert did as well, picking her up instantly. Anna's legs went around him as he carried her to the bedroom, excitement raced through her body. Their love life was never boring but when they didn't have to hold back it was incredible. Anna pulled him down on the bed as he put her down, her legs still around him. Kissing him deeply as her hands moved down his stomach and started undoing his pants.

Robert stood up only enough to remove their pants then leaned down and kissed Anna again. All he can think about is her and what she does to him. He needs her now, "I want you, Anna," he growled against her neck.

"What are you waiting for?" Anna's head went back as he entered her, her nails digging into his back. This man is all she'll ever need.

…

It took six very long days for Anna to wrap up what she needed before she could resign as police chief. She didn't really like that she had to leave Robert and Thomas during the day but they had come and taken her for lunch each day. While she was working Robert had packed up her things. There wasn't much and they agreed it was would stay in storage here until they moved back to Port Charles.

Now it was time to get on a plane and head back to Port Charles. Anna had talked to Robin the night before and she wished she could be there for this but was excited for them. Anna looked back at the little cottage that had been her home for a short time. It was a wonderful place to find herself, then have her life find her. She smiled as Robert finished putting their bags in the car, Thomas already getting in the back seat. She closed the door then walked over to Robert, "Let's get moving Scorpio. We have friends to surprise."

Robert grabbed her hand and smiled, then kissed her, "We finally get to have our life back. This is just the beginning Devane."

"Won't be much longer and I'll be a Scorpio again."

"As it should be," he kissed her once more then they went and got in the car.

…

They were staying at Mac's so they drove to his house after arriving in Port Charles. They knew where they were going but it seems strange to be going to their house as visitors. "So this is the house you lived in with Robin, right?" Thomas said as they parked in front of the house.

"Yes, it was left to her," Anna told him. "Your Uncle Mac still lives here." Anna glanced at Robert, Mac had told him about the problems he was having and that he and Felicia were now divorced so she didn't want to say too much.

Mac said he was going to be here when they arrived so once they had their bags they walked up to the house. As they got closer to the door Robert held out his hand, Anna took it quickly stepping closer to him, grounding each other. Thomas excitedly knocked on the door just wanting to see the house he feels should be his home.

The door opened as soon as Thomas had knocked, "Hey buddy, get in here," Mac said with a big grin as he hugged Thomas then they turned and walked inside. He glanced at Robert and Anna knowing they might need a minute before they came inside. Robert looked at Anna and gave her a soft kiss then they walked inside in time to hear, "I'd like you all to meet my nephew Thomas Scorpio."

Robert and Anna now saw the people waiting there, Bobbie Tony Alan Monica Felicia Guy Audrey Lucy and few other people they didn't know. As well as who had to be Maxie Georgie and Lucus, they looked happy to see Thomas. They hadn't expected anything like this but they were happy to see all these friendly faces. They came further into the room as everyone was saying hi Thomas. They walked up behind him, Robert put his hands on his shoulders, "We're here too."

Then the people gathered all cheered and started calling out welcome homes and good to see you, can't believe it this is amazing. Everyone greeting them happily. At some point, Thomas had been whisked away by the other kids. When they had been hugged by everyone the questions started. Mac had told them about what had happened but there were still questions. Anna and Robert talked and told their friends what they were comfortable with. A few times it had been a little overwhelming hearing about everything they had missed while they were away.

Anna wasn't even sure how long they had been there when Robert took her hand and led her into the kitchen. "I think we could both use a little break," he said as his hands moved to her hips pulling her closer.

Anna smiled as she put her arms around him. "It's great seeing everyone but it's a lot too."

Robert kissed her tenderly, "I just needed a little quiet." He put his chin on her head as she held him tight. It felt good to just relax in each other's arms, in a moment they can go back and enjoy their homecoming.

More of the people that had still been there had left and when they walked back out into the living room. Bobbie and Monica were the only ones still there and seemed to be waiting for them. "I hope you don't mind that we hung around. We didn't have to be anywhere and wanted to spend more time with you both," Monica told them.

"We don't mind at all. Did the others leave because we disappeared for a few minutes?" Anna asked.

"No, most had other places they had to be but didn't want to miss seeing you both and your son. He's even more of a surprise than you are Robert," Bobbie said with a smile.

"Have we seen any of the kids since we got here?" Robert asked.

"Mac went up to check on them," Bobbie told him then patted the couch beside her. "Come sit Scorpio. We have questions." Monica was in the chair so Anna sat on the loveseat.

"Oh, you two get to ask all the questions and report back to the others," Robert said with a smile as he sat down beside her.

They knew him well enough to just ignored his comment. "The WSB did this? They kept you apart all these years? That's terrible."

"I got to raise Thomas and I know one day that we would all be together again. I don't want to talk about why the agreement had to be made. All that matters is that I finally have Anna back and our family is all together now."

"Robin has already booked her ticket and will be in Bendigo next week a couple of days after we get there. She's so excited about this," Anna told them.

"That is so wonderful," Monica said with a smile. "How are you Anna?" she asked turning to her. "Mac has been keeping us updated about you and what you've been going through."

"I'm doing alright. I have most of my memory back. There a few more, clearer memories, things I had remembered but there are more details to go along with it. I am still remembering little bits about the time I had with Robert and Thomas. I think my favourite thing I've remembered is just watching Robert with him. Seeing him talk to him while he held him. There are still gaps but I'm still remembering more. Alex told me that it might keep happening for a while."

"Alex, I want to talk about Alex," Bobbie said. "You have a twin sister?"

Anna smiled, "I do, we're still getting to know each other."

"I had heard of Dr. Alexandra Devane Merrick but I had never seen a picture of her. If I had, I would have been very confused," Monica said smiling at her.

"She got to meet Robert and Thomas and said once we are settled here they are going to come for a visit."

"So it's true? You're planning on moving back here?" Bobbie asked excitedly.

"Yes, we are. This trip is to wrap up some loose ends and give Thomas time to say good-bye to his friends. We've talked and agreed this is where we want to live."

"I am very happy to hear that," Bobbie said as she patted Robert's hand. "I know Luke didn't stay long but he is very happy that you're alive."

"I understand why both he and Felicia didn't stay long. While Mac was in Pine Valley we did spend a night drinking and talked about a few things."

"I had missed that. They both give advice with an insult, the kind only a brother can deliver and after a few drinks the insults get very creative."

"Should we be all mushy and cry about our problems?"

"No, then I'd be worried," Anna told him making them all laugh.

"Thomas has claimed a room as his so they are all hanging out in his room," Mac announced when he walked back into the room. "Lucas said he will bring over a few posters for him tomorrow. Maxie already took down the more girly ones for him."

"They want to put posters up?"

"Yeah, they all agreed he couldn't pick Robin's room because that was never going to be his room so Maxie's room is being redecorated."

"You're okay with that?" Anna asked as he sat down beside her.

"Yeah, the kids can sleep wherever they want when they are over. If they want to decorate one so Thomas feels more at home. More like a part of the family I'm all for it. Also, I was informed that it didn't matter about blood, they are all cousins. They explained it all and the godparents thing has something to do with it. It would only take them about twenty minutes to explain it if you'd like I could get them to."

"I think we're good," Bobbie said with a smile.

Anna was happy that it was just a few people here now, she wouldn't mind if others came by later but for right now sitting and talking to two of her close friends in her living seemed just perfect. She was finally home she thought happily.

They talked for another hour before Bobbie and Monica were ready to leave. Since Maxie and Georgie were spending the night Lucas asked if he could as well. They had run back upstairs yelling happily when they said he could.

After they left Mac excused himself, saying he had some phone calls to make. "I would like to go see Lila and Edward while we're here," Anna said as she cuddled in beside Robert.

"We can do that tomorrow, Luv." Robert put his head back and closed his eyes as he lazily stroked her arm.

"Do you feel as content as I do?" He nodded. Neither of them said anything about the fact it felt so right because they both still felt like this was their home. "How long before someone else shows up?"

"Don't know, I just want to hold you until then." Seeing their friends had been amazing but it had also been more emotionally draining than either expected. A little quiet time was just what they needed at the moment.