Chapter 21

Patrick and the kids were leaving for home today. Robin had decided she wanted to stay at least until her mom had the DNA results. There was a lot of tension between her mom and Finn at the moment especially after the last couple of days. Robin felt her mom could use the support while she waited. Robert had invited them all for lunch before their flight so they were all at Kelly's. Anna had invited Finn as well but he told her he was busy at the hospital. They were hardly talking at the moment so she wasn't surprised he didn't want to join them. "I am glad you decided to stay," Anna said to her.

"Mom, you are dealing with a lot and I want to be here for you."

Anna nodded, "I wish someone else understood that. I just want to know the truth." She looked over at Robert, "Verify what I know is the truth." Robert was taking a sip of coffee but Anna saw his little grin.

"Mom, grandma said she will come to see us soon. So why do you want to stay here?" Emma asked.

"Oh, the fact both my mom and dad are here I want to be able to spend a little more time with both of them."

"Grandpa, why don't you just come with Grandma when she comes out to visit us then?"

"I don't think Finn would like that very much."

Emma had noticed the tension but Robin had told her not to talk about it. "Oh, you still need to come for a visit soon too then."

"I will make sure to do that," he said with a grin. He was holding Noah who was rather tired and just wanted to cuddle. Anna kept looking at the two of them, she loved seeing Robert with their grandkids and him with Noah was something special since she thought Noah was going to take after him.

They were all eating when Noah leaned forwards, "Luv, miss me?" He put out his arms and reached for Anna.

Anna smiled and put down her fork, turning to take him from Robert. "I will miss you. Come here, little man." She hugged him close then adjusted him so they could both continue eating. "Did you have fun here with me and Papa?"

He smiled up at her, "Yeah."

"Of course our grandson likes spending time with us," Robert said as he leaned in and kissed Anna's cheek. She knew that comment was to reassure her about the fact Robin is their daughter, not just that it was a given Noah would have fun with them.

They were almost done eating when Finn walked in, "Oh, I didn't think you'd still be here."

Anna looked up at him, why did it sound like he didn't want to see them? "We have a little more time before they need to get to the airport so we're just taking our time. Are you going to join us?" Anna asked.

Finn looked at Robert, "I think it's best that I don't." Robert wasn't even fazed, he couldn't care less if Finn was upset about the amount of time he was spending with his family. "I'm meeting my brother anyway."

Patrick checked the time and realized they should be leaving. "I think we should get going," he said as he stood up. Their bags were all in Anna's car so she got up to leave with them.

"Grandpa, are you coming with us?" Emma asked.

"I was going to say goodbye here actually, sweetheart. I'll walk with you to Grandma's car."

Anna stood up still holding Noah, he was almost asleep now but still hold tight to her. "I'll see you later then."

"Yeah," then Finn turned and walked over to the counter. It had been two days since Anna had told him she will never love him the way she loves Robert. She had not used the past tense. That night she told him again that they believe Robin is their daughter because they want to believe Robert is the first man she slept with. He still didn't believe that and the more he thought about it the worse he felt for Peter. He finally finds out who his mother is, the woman that had given him up as a baby and now she has turned her back on him again. How could Anna do that to him?

...

Alexis had agreed to go for dinner this evening, Robert asked if she wanted him to pick her up but she told him since it was just dinner and not a date she would just meet him there. He was at the bar at the Metro Court when she walked in. "Hello Alexis, glad you made it."

"I think this evening should be fun. I've heard a lot about you so it will be nice getting to know you better."

"Should I be worried?" he asked with a grin as they walked over to a table.

"I don't think so," she smiled back. As they sat down she asked, "Are you going to be staying in Port Charles much longer?"

"I'm not really sure. At the moment I don't have any cases that need my attention so I'd like to stay here for a while yet."

"That because of what Anna's dealing with isn't it?"

"Yeah. I can tell you and Finn are friends. The other morning I wanted to punch him for suggesting that not only is Robin not Anna's daughter but that she isn't mine either."

"I could tell and I told him as much after you left. We don't have to talk about that if you don't want to."

"I just want to make one thing clear first. I know Anna is the woman I met in Paris in Sean Donely's office. I know she is the woman I fell in love with and I know she is the mother of my only child. Do I think Finn or you need to know why Anna can be sure of that? No. Does it matter to anyone else? I don't think it should. If Anna wanted to tell Finn how we know that's up to her."

"So something personal between the two of you. I told Finn as much and I agree that isn't something that needs to be shared with other people."

"Good," Robert said with a grin. "Now tell me how does an attractive smart woman like yourself get messed up with Julian Jerome?"

"Oh, that's right you do have a history with him," she said with a smile. "That's a long story that I really don't want to talk about. I have moved past that and besides I don't think he would be good dinner conversation."

"Alright, so you have three daughters, two grandchildren all of whom live here. That must keep you busy."

"You have no idea." They ordered dinner continued to talk about their families and about their time in Port Charles. They even talked about the fact Alexis had dated Mac for a time. It was a very nice evening and like Alexis thought it was just two people getting to know each other better. She didn't think he was trying to flirt with her, he had been a complete gentleman all through dinner. Without trying he had a way of making her laugh and it was nice to just spend time talking to someone that had enough crazy in their own life that they didn't want to talk about hers. When their meal was over they said goodnight, she smiled as she left, Robert is a very nice man she thought and she had enjoyed herself.

As she turned in the elevator she noticed Diane Miller get on with her. "I need to know what is going on with you and Agent Scorpio?"

Alexis smiled at her friend, "Nothing, we went for dinner and it was nice."

"That's it? You arrived at and left the Nurses' Ball together."

"We decided to go together so neither of had to go alone. You must have noticed we didn't actually sit together so at the end of the evening he told me he owed me dinner. So tonight we went for dinner."

"That's it, really? You're telling me Robert Scorpio asked you out for dinner and you don't want it to be more than that. What is wrong with you?"

Alexis looked at Diane, "I don't really think I'm ready to be dating anyone given my track record and I think he is only here to help his ex."

"Oh, who says it has to be something serious? You could enjoy his company while he's here no strings attached," Diane suggested.

"We sat together, ate a meal talked about our lives and I didn't get the impression he was even a slight bit interested in me in that way."

"Ohhh, well that's no fun," Diane commented.

"I'll have you know I had a very nice time with a charming man that I think has a lot on his mind and isn't looking for love."

"Alright," Diane said as the elevator doors opened. "If anything changes you have to let me know about it." She smiled at Alexis then they parted ways.

...

Anna was already in their bedroom when Finn walked in, "How much longer until you get the DNA results?"

"It could be any day now. Brad wasn't exactly sure how long it would take to run them," she said without looking at him. "Robin and I are going to spend the day together tomorrow." Then she turned and got into bed.

"Oh, that will be nice. You must be happy that she stayed."

"She wants to be here when I get the results as well."

Finn wanted to ask if that was because she was curious about the outcome, that maybe they are actually doubting the results and just don't want to admit it but know that would just start another fight. For now, they seem to be co-existing and he didn't know where they go from here. After she had the results he was hoping they can finally talk about her children without it causing an argument. Without saying anything else he got ready for bed. When he got into bed she was laying on her side facing away from him. He sighed and rolled onto his side his back to her, the distance between them was growing by the day and he wasn't sure he was going to be able to fix it. Maybe it wasn't worth fixing.

...

Mac and Felicia had been at Sean and Tiffany's for a couple of days now. Like when Robert and Anna had been there they would give them space in the morning, so far they were having a nice visit. Sean did know who Mac was but that didn't mean he hadn't asked about Frisco a few times. Tiffany had asked Felicia to talk to her tonight, she had questions and thought Felicia might be able to answer them. Once everyone else was in bed Tiffany poured her and Felicia a drink then they sat down by the fire to catch up. Felicia told her all about the fact Ryan Chamberlain had shown up alive and had killed three more people. That even though the authorities had declared him dead again she didn't believe that was true and was sure it was only a matter of time before he came after Ava Jerome since that is who is now obsessed with. They talked for about an hour before Tiff finally asked, "So what is going on between Robert and Anna?"

"I don't know exactly," Felicia said with a smile. "I do know Anna is a little jealous about him. I don't think she likes to think about him out with other women."

"She's dating that doctor, aren't they living together?"

"Yes but you saw her and Robert at the ball, could they be any cuter together? It's like they're still a couple. Without trying they are perfect together."

"They make each other laugh and there was no shortage of touching."

"It is Robert and Anna, there never was a shortage of touching," Felicia pointed out.

"Yeah, because they've always had feelings for each other," Tiff said and they both started laughing.

"Good point," Felicia said with a smile. "I know he is worried about her. He wants to help her deal with the memory mapping or swapping whatever it is. Other than that I really don't know what's going on."

"I know while they were here he had a few questions and there were things in their past that have been put into question because of what was done to Anna's memory. All that aside, I think they are playing with fire where their feelings for each other are concerned."

"You don't think they're sneaking around do you?" Felicia asked.

"No, I don't. Neither one of them has ever been the cheating type. That doesn't mean I don't think something might happen. Do you think she really loves Dr. Finn?"

"I think so. They seem happy and he is actually quite nice."

"Nice, but is he right for Anna?"

Felicia looked at Tiff and smiled, "He's nice, they seem happy. Is he ever going to be as right for Anna as Robert is?" Felicia just shook her head as Tiffany smiled at her as they both started giggling.