Chapter Three-Sweet Dreams Princess
"Mommy?" Robin asked as she toddled into the room. After seeing her Mommy and the nice man she knew as Matt wrapped in each other's arms, her light gray eyes widened.
"Oh," she whispered solemnly.
Robin decided not to bother her mother and tottered down stairs.
"Robin?"
It was Bruce, suspicious that Rachel would let Robin "explore" Wayne Manor alone, especially after Robin had been missing for almost three hours the night before.
"Grandpa!" the toddler exclaimed happily.
"Where's your mother?" Bruce asked her, noticing Robin was still in her PJs.
"Sleeping," Robin replied. "Matt there too."
"Matt?" He of course recognized Matt to be Terry's brother but Matt was fifteen. He wouldn't be in Rachel's room.
"Show me," Bruce insisted.
"OK."
Robin led Bruce back to the second floor, stopping in front of Rachel's door.
"Be very quiet," she whispered.
Bruce impatiently opened the door and saw that Rachel and Terry lay in the bed, not Rachel and Matt.
"See? Matt."
"Robin, that's Terry. Come on; let's see if we can find you something to eat for breakfast."
Rachel stirred slightly and felt someone's arms enclosed around her tightly.
'Did I- no, I didn't,' she thought.
Turning around, Rachel saw it was Terry, and much to her relief, he was still fully dressed.
"Terry," Rachel hissed.
"Wassa matta?" he asked groggily.
"Nothing. It's just time to get up," Rachel said.
"Are we married? Why are we in the same bed?"
"No, we're not married, Terry. Apparently I fell asleep and you brought me back here. And then, seeing as how you're a creepy stalker, you got into bed with me."
"Creepy stalker?"
"I haven't had coffee yet," Rachel said dismissively.
"Right," he teased.
Rachel snuggled against him. She'd missed the safety if his strong arms since they'd broken up.
"Hey you know what?" Terry asked slowly.
"What?"
"We have to tell my mom."
"She'll hate me," Rachel declared.
"The situation, not you. She'll hate the situation."
"Your mom never liked me and you know it," Rachel said.
"OK, maybe she didn't. But if she won't talk to us, she'll never see her granddaughter. I know she wouldn't want that."
'Us," Rachel repeated thoughtfully. "Funny, I don't remember getting back together."
"Rach-" Terry began.
"I'm hungry. I'm getting breakfast."
She untangled herself from Terry and went downstairs.
"Rachel," Terry said again.
"We'll talk later," she replied.
"Rachel Anne Korilaire Grayson!"
"Uh, Bruce? What's wrong?"
"You were in bed with Terry," Bruce hissed. "A fine example to set for your daughter."
"Where is she?" Rachel asked hastily.
"She's eating a muffin. Really quick of you two, considering that you're not even together."
"We didn't do anything," Terry said from behind Rachel.
Bruce snorted. "Right."
"We didn't."
"OK, sure."
"I'm hungry," Rachel announced again. "I'm getting breakfast."
She walked past Bruce and into the main dining room, Terry following closely behind.
"Mommy!" Robin giggled happily.
"Good morning, Princess," Rachel replied, kissing her daughter.
"Mr. Matt! How come grandpa called you Terry?"
"Mama will explain later, Robin," Rachel said patiently.
"Park?" Robin asked hopefully.
"OK," Terry said before Rachel could respond.
"Terry-"
"We'll talk about this later," he mimicked.
He picked the little girl up and began carrying her towards the car.
"She's not dressed. You can't take her out in public in pajamas!"
"Oh."
"You're crazy," she muttered as she took Robin from him.
"Aren't we all sane in a crazy world?" Terry countered playfully.
Rachel rolled her eyes and went to the second floor.
"Mommy?" Robin asked when they were alone in the bedroom.
"Yes, Princess?"
"Terry is my Daddy, isn't he? I remember now that his name is Terry."
The child's eyes looked so hurt and betrayed.
Rachel bit her lip. "Yes, Robin, Terry is your Daddy."
"Does he love me?"
"Course he does. He's your Daddy."
"If he's my Daddy, how come you're not married?"
"You'll understand when you're older. Let's get you dressed. Daddy wants to take you to the park."
"Kay."
Robin was dressed and zipped into a jacket when Rachel brought her back to Terry.
"Daddy."
Terry froze. He gave Rachel a look that clearly said, "You told her?"
She shook her head.
"Yes Princess. I'm Daddy. Let's go to the park."
Terry lifted his tiny princess and left Wayne Manor.
Father and daughter came back several hours later, Robin clutching an ice cream cone with chocolate smeared all over her face.
"Mommy! Daddy and me went to the park, saw monkeys at the zoo and got a ice cream! You shoulda come," Robin said excitedly as she climbed into Rachel's lap.
"It was a daddy/daughter thing Robin. Sounds like you had fun though."
"I think it's time for a nap," Terry mumbled.
"I'll wash her face and tuck her in," Rachel offered.
"It's me that needs the nap," he groaned. "She reminds me of her Uncle Matt."
Robin yawned suddenly. "Nigh-nigh," she murmured.
"I've got her," Terry said.
He took the child from Rachel and brought her into her bedroom. Terry lovingly tucked his daughter in and pecked her forehead.
"Sweet dreams Princess."
Yay! Another chapter completed! I've updated both ongoing stories this weekend, so I'm taking a tiny break. Please expect an update for this by Wednesday and Life or Something Like It should be up next weekend.
-iluvrobbie