Beautiful Disaster

Chapter: 25

Pairing: Robert and Holly Scorpio

Rating: PG

"Robert." she said groggily as she focused her eyes on him. "What happened? Did you find Anna?"

"Anna?" he repeated. "Holly, Anna's dead, remember?" he asked. "Do you know where you are?"

"I just need a minute." she told him. "Everything's a little fuzzy."

"One of the nurse's brought this to me." Robert said, holding up her wedding band. "Would you like me to put it back on?"

Holly smiled weakly. "Yes, please." she answered.

Robert slid the ring down on her finger. "That's much better." he said as he placed a kiss over the ring. "I thought I was going to lose you."

"Never." she assured him.

"You promise?" he asked.

"I promise." she said softly. "I love you."

He kissed her lips softly. "I love you, too."

She held his hand tightly in hers. "Where's Xavier?"

"He's in the nursery." he replied. "Auntie Tiffany is with him. Would you like to see him?"

"Yes, more than anything in the world." she answered. "But first I want to know what happened."

"You hemorrhaged." he told her. "But Dr. Meadows and Dr. Leighton were able to get it under control in the OR."

"The OR!" she asked. "Oh, Robert, they didn't have to..."

"No." he interjected. "Everything's fine now." he assured her as he gently caressed her cheek. "You're fine and we have a beautiful, healthy son who has been waiting to see his Mummy."

"I can't wait to hold him."

Robert placed a kiss on her hand and then let it go. "I'll go get him." he said. "I have to stop by the nurse's station first to let them know you're awake."

General Hospital Nursery

Tiffany gently cradled Xavier in her arms, rocking him gently whilst humming a lullaby. The idea of being a Mother excited her and holding Robert and Holly's baby only cemented her desire for motherhood even more. She wanted more than anything to have a child of her own. Someone to love and nurture and watch grow up before her eyes.

Sean knocked softly on the doorway trying to get Tiffany's attention. "Hey." he said softly.

She smiled as she looked up at him. "Hey."

"How's Holly?" he asked.

"She's fine." she replied. "Robert's with her now. Did Mac tell Robin about what happened?"

"No." he answered as he moved over next to her. "He thought it would be best if she didn't know."

"He's right." she said. "So what do you think of Xavier?"

"I think he's incredible." Sean answered.

Tiffany looked up at Sean. "I want a baby."

"Well." he said smiling. "It's about time you admitted the truth."

"So we can start trying?" shed asked.

"Absolutely."

Robert entered the nursery with the biggest smile on his face. "Hello."

"How's Holly?" Tiffany asked.

"Wonderful." he replied. "She's awake and ready to see Xavier."

Sean extended his hand to Robert. "Congratulations." he said as he shook his hand.

"Thank you." Robert replied. "Being a father is one of the greatest, most satisfying feelings in the entire world."

Tiffany stood up. "You shouldn't keep Holly waiting." she replied as she gently placed Xavier into his father's arms.

"Hey, Tiff, would you find Robin and send her to Holly's room?" he asked. "I thought we could all bond with the baby together."

"Of course." she answered.

Holly's Hospital Room

"Did you miss us?" Robert asked as he appeared in the doorway with their son in his arms. "Because we missed you."

Holly watched as Robert walked across the room and sat down on the bed beside her. He carefully placed the baby in Holly's arms. "He's beautiful." she said as her eyes filled up with tears. "I can't believe that he's finally here."

Robert kissed the top of Xavier's head. "Can you believe he's ours?" he asked. "We actually get to take him home and keep him."

"It feels like a dream. He's absolutely amazing." she said. "And so are you."

He placed a kiss on her lips. "You have made me the happiest man alive." he told her. "Xavier is a wonderful addition to our family. I can't wait to have more."

"More?" she asked.

"Yes." he told her. "I want a little girl who looks just like you to complete our family."

Robin who had been listening outside the door finally made her presence known. "Congratulations, Dad, you're finally getting the family you always wanted." she snapped. "With Holly."

tbc...