Robert and Luke sat in the edge of the dense forest watching the secluded house, after having parked the car in a secluded area a mile or so away the two man had to walk through the dark woods being careful for booby traps or any security devices Helena may have had installed. Two cars had arrive during the time they were in their hiding spot so both men decided to lay low and watch for a while before making a move.

"See anything?" Luke asked as Robert scanned the grounds with the infrared binoculars Connie had provided them before she left.

"It looks fairly quiet actually" Robert said, he himself suspicious of Helenas apparent lack of security measures. Robert scanned the house and grounds over and over hoping to see something that he wasn't even sure he wanted to see. Just as he was about to give up and just barge into the house he saw her. Standing in a second floor window illuminated by the light in the room he knew it was her, his stomache lurched and his heart began beating rapidly. His Holly, the most beautiful woman he had ever known. She just stood in the window looking out into the night, he couldn't see her face well enough to read her expression but something told him that she was troubled, perhaps it was the way she leaned against the window sill like some small fragile child.

"what do you see pal?" Lukes question broke his revelry as he tried to shake off the feelings that slowly tried to creep into his chest.

"It's Holly, standing in the second floor window" Robert said as he handed the binoculars to Luke.

"How do you know it's her?" Luke asked trying to make out the figure standing in the window.

Robert crept forward out of the treeline speaking back over his shoulder to Luke.

"It's her, I can feel it"

Luke shook his head to dispel the notion that his old buddy Robert Scorpio was about to make a move based on "feelings".

"hey pal maybe we should hang out and watch a while longer before we just barge in on Helenas party"

Robert continued to creep forward slowly making his way into the open area of the main grounds.

Meanwhile in her upstairs bedroom Holly is lost in thought as she stares blankly out into the night. Hollys thoughts take her back to a time long ago before she left Robert in Port Charles to fly to Australia ahead of him, they were lying in their bed after having made love several times

Holly: "What are you thinking?"

Robert:"right now? You and I are the only two people in the world"

Holly:"You know what I wish?"

Robert:"What?"

Holly:"I wish that time would stand still. If there ever was a time i wish that it's now"

Holly moved away from the window and wiped the tears from her eyes wondering to herself what had happened to such a perfect couple.

"Robert, Robert!"

Robert barely registered Lukes voice speaking to him, he turned and Luke motioned for him to move back into the treeline.

"I hate to tell you this buddy, but you seem off your game" Luke said as he again scanned the grounds with the binoculars.

"Mmm yea I guess I am anxious to get to the bottom of this and clear my name"

Luke looked at his old friend and smiled that crooked Spencer smile "Is that what you are anxious for?"

"What else would it be pal?" Robert said when out of the corner of his eye he caught a glimpse of Helena boldly walking out of the front door of the house and getting into an awaiting car.

"Did you see that?" Luke asked

"Yea, it seems a bit too easy eh?" Robert replied while watching the car along with another following it make their way down the driveway.

Meanwhile inside the car Helena felt very pleased with herself knowing Scorpio and Spencer were at this moment watching her leave the estate

"Ivan, I think it is time we contributed to society, call the PCPD and report to them where Mr and Mrs Scorpio along with Mr. Spencer are at this moment"

A while later Luke and Robert had made their way into the now empty house, Robert hadn't seen Holly leave with Helena so he assumed she was still here somewhere.

Holly having seen Helena leave from her window was at this time making her way through the halls also, her heart was beating rapidly as she slowly walked along the darkened hall holding onto the wall for security. Suddenly Holly felt a hand cover her mouth as someone grabbed her from behind, her heart beat rapidly in her chest as she turned and looked into the most beautiful blue eyes she had ever known.

"Robert!" Holly squealed as she flung herself into his arms. Robert told himself this was not the right thing to do but he couldn't help himself as his arms held her tightly. Her smell was the first thing he noticed, that beautiful exotic smell he had always so loved. Her tears were wetting his shoulder as she let go of all the pent up emotion and cried in the arms of the one man she had always loved more than life itself.

"Ahem I hate to break this up kids but don't you think we should get out of here before Helena comes back?"

Robert and Holly both turned and looked at Luke realizing once again that they weren't alone when suddenly Roberts face clouded over as Holly watched him shut himself off from her.

"Holly you escaped from prison and I have to take you back, they think I helped you" Robert said trying to avoid eye contact with her.

"Robert, please listen to me I didn't escape I was kidnapped and everything I have done was because Helena drugged me and her doctor made me think and feel things that weren't real"

"Please Robert, look I can show you the drugs they were giving me. Just this morning I started hiding them away and made the doctor think I had taken them"

Robert didn't know what to think, he wanted to believe Holly with everything that was in him, he knew her actions in Port Charles during the epidemic were totally out of character for her but could he take a chance on her. He looked at Luke who rubbed his leg where Holly had shot him and replied "Well what's a little gunshot wound between friends?" "Let's get out of here and figure this out somewhere safeer". Luke said turning to lead them back down the darkened hallway when suddenly a voice blared through the night on a bullhorn

"Holly Scorpio, Robert Scorpio and Luke Spencer this is the Port Charles police commissioner come out with your hands up!"

Robert, Holly and Luke all looked at one another before Luke replied

"Well hell leave it to Bubba to break up a nice reunion"