Everything Burns

Chapter: 16

Pairing: Robert & Holly Scorpio

Rating: PG

Holly paced back and forth in Barry's livingroom as she waited for Benjamin and Robert to finish their discussion. She hadn't heard anything break yet and she took it to be a good sign. As she continued to pace she tried to think about what Cesar's next move would be. She thought perhaps that Anna would be the key, after all Cesar scarified her when he blew up the boat.

Cesar would most definitely come after her. It was only a matter of time. She hoped that Robert wouldn't make the same mistake twice, that he wouldn't come after her. Holly knew that when Cesar took her this time that she wouldn't return. He would either kill her or make her a possession. Her life for the lives of her sons was a small price to pay. But if she was going to die so was he.

She knew that it was going to be a suicide mission from the moment Cesar resurfaced in her hotel room. She knew that she would have to die in order to kill him. Saving her sons was all that mattered now and if Cesar were dead for real this time Alexander and Benjamin would eventually recover and live happy, normal lives.

Holly walked over to the desk and had a seat. She picked up a pen and a pad of paper and began writing out her final wishes.

Benjamin's Bedroom

"I'm nothing like Robin." Benjamin assured his Father. "I've always wanted a Father, a real Father."

"And you have one." Robert replied. "I know this isn't easy and I don't expect it to be but I think that if we give each other a chance that eventually we can make this work. We're going to make a lot of mistakes along the way, but I want you to always say what you feel, I don't want you to hold anything back."

"If you promise to be open and up front with me then we have a deal." he said as he extended his hand.

Robert reached forward and shook his son's hand. "Deal." he agreed. "Do you think you could reach the same kind of understanding with your Mum?"

Benjamin nodded. "Yeah." he answered. "I've been unfair to her."

"You were hurt and you were lashing out." he replied. "Holly's been there too and I'm positive she'll forgive you."

"What about Alexander?" Benjamin asked.

"What about him?"

"Isn't he going to put a cramp in this lovely family reunion?" he asked his Father. "He is Cesar Faison's son."

"I know he is, but he's also half Holly's." Robert replied. "Alexander will be my son. Blood doesn't make family."

Livingroom

Holly placed the pen back down on the desk and folded the tear stained letter, she reached for the envelope marked Robert and placed it inside. She peered out the window at all the armed guards. It was no way to live, especially not for her two sons. Having your every movement guarded and recorded was like living in hell. Much like the hell that Cesar had created for her.

She heard the front door opened and she quietly slipped the letter into the desk drawer. "Agent Sutton?" Frisco called out as he entered the room. "I have something that belongs to you."

"What did you bring me?" Holly asked as she got to her feet.

"A surprise." Frisco answered, moving out of the way.

Alexander immediately went flying into the safety and security of his Mother's arms. "I missed you so much, darling." Holly whispered as she wrapped her arms tightly around him. She pulled back after several long seconds. "Are you alright?" she asked.

"I'm fine." he assured her. "Are you okay?"

"I am now." she smiled. "Thank you so much Frisco."

Frisco moved forward and drew Holly into his arms. "You know I'd do anything to ensure the safety of my Godsons." he told her. "When everything's settled I'd like a moment of your time." he whispered in her ear and then kissed her cheek before he pulled away.

"Of course." Holly agreed.

"I'll be outside." Frisco said as he left the room.

"Where's Benjamin?" Alexander asked.

"He and Robert are talking." Holly replied.

"Robert?" he asked. "You brought Robert Scorpio with you? Why?"

Benjamin and Robert entered the livingroom to find Holly and who Robert assumed to be Alexander together.

"Is everything all right?" Holly asked.

Alexander turned around to see Benjamin standing next to his Father. Robert smiled, noticing right away how much Alexander looked like Holly and how he looked nothing like Faison. His hair was dark brown and kinda curly, he was average height and he had his Mother's dark brown eyes. "You must be Alexander." Robert said as he extended his hand to the young man. "I've heard a lot about you."

"I've heard a lot about you too." he replied as he shook Robert's hand. "Just what are your intentions with my Mum?"

tbc...