Chapter 34

Anna was laying in bed feeling very content when her phone went off. With a smile on her face she picked it up, it was Robin wanting a video chat. "Hi sweety," she said as Robin's appeared on her screen.

"Hi mom, how are you?"

"Good," Anna smiled.

"Are you in bed already? Wait are you on assignment somewhere?"

"No, just ended up in bed a little earlier today."

Robin was taking in what she could see behind her mom, that was not her bedroom. "I just wanted to call and see how everything's going."

"Everything is good, really good. I'm not really worried about the memory thing any longer. I think we figured out what the big one was. Maybe I'll never know why Alex did that but maybe I don't need to know."

"That is a very good attitude." Was that movement Robin just saw beside her mom? "You look happy." Robin was trying to figure out what was going on without having to come right out and ask. Her mom had told her that she had ended things with Finn, so?

"I am happy," Anna sighed and smiled. "Things are very good here. Oh, when do you want company?"

"Whenever you want to come out. You know you're always welcome." Someone stretched beside her, that is a man's arm, Robin noted. "Um, mom." The look on Robin's face told Anna what she was wondering about but she only smiled at her. "Have you met someone new?"

Anna looked over at whoever was beside her and smiled, then laughed.

"I am not new."

Robin's mouth dropped open she did not need to see who was talking to know who was in bed with her mom. "What?" Then he dad appeared on the screen beside her mom, he looked like he may have just woken up. Yeah, they are in bed together, Robin was smiling at them, "When did this happen?"

Anna glanced over at Robert and grinned, "When we went to talk to Alex, we had time to talk as well. When we got back here I officially ended it with Finn so I was free to be with the man I know I'm meant to be with."

There were tears in Robin's eyes, "I wish I could hug you both right now, well maybe not right this second," she grinned. "Oh, I am so happy for you both."

"We are too sweety," Robert said with a smile, then kissed the side of Anna's head.

"So mom should I tell my kid their grandparents are coming out to visit together?"

Anna glanced at Robert, "A trip as a couple, not just partners. I like that idea."

"Visiting our daughter and grand-kids doesn't scream romantic getaway but I do want to go with you."

"Then you owe me a romantic getaway later." Anna looked back at the screen, "Yeah, we're coming together, we'll let you know when."

"Alright, I guess I should let you guys get back to sleep."

Anna glanced at Robert, glad Robin couldn't see where his hand now was, "Sleeping, yeah that's what we'll be doing," Anna said as both her and Robert grinned.

"Oh my god, you two! Why? I have to go now." They were all laughing when Robin ended the call.

Anna put her phone down and turned to Robert, as his hand slid around her back bringing her closer. "I'm glad she knows," he said then kissed her tenderly.

"So am I. Do you know what makes me really happy?" Robert shook his head as he started kissing her neck. "This, being here with you again. You being the man in my life."

"The man you love?" Robert looked at her and smiled. Anna adjusted so her chin was resting on his chest as she was looking up at him. Robert started stroking her hair, "Anna, I love you. I always have."

Anna smiled, "Always?" Robert nodded. "Oh Robert, I love you too. I love you so much. It feels so good to say that out loud again."

"It's even better to hear you say it."

Anna moved closer and kiss him passionately. When she pulled back in his arms slightly she smiled at him, "I've always loved you too." He kissed her so tenderly as his hands moved up her back. Even if they had always believed the other one's feeling had never changed it was amazing to finally know it was true. Every touch, every kiss was so tender, so sensual, there was such love in every movement. They made love then fell asleep in each other's arms.

...

"Hi Peter," Maxie said as she stepped off the elevator and saw Peter looking around the Metro Court restaurant. "Who are you looking for?"

"Anna, she said she'd meet me here."

"Oh, well you'll just have to talk to me until she gets here then," Maxie told him with a smile.

Peter smiled back, "I like how that sounds." They started to walk away from the elevator. "What bring you here?"

"I was just going to have an early lunch because I'll be busy all afternoon."

"Maybe I can join you if that's alright. After I've talked to Anna that is."

"I would like that," Maxie smiled. "What do you need to talk to her about?"

"I'm hoping she can give me some information about how to set up a visit with my mother. Now that I know Alex is my mother I just want an opportunity to talk to her, ask her some questions."

"Oh that makes sense and you don't have to wait any longer, Anna's here. I think I'll distract my uncle so you and your aunt can talk alone."

Peter looked over and saw Anna and Robert walking towards them, "Thank you, Scorpio and I don't really like each other."

"Yeah, I have noticed." Maxie smiled at them when Robert and Anna joined them, "Hi Uncle Robert, you are coming with me so they can talk." She took Robert's arm and led him over to the bar, "Do you want coffee or anything?"

"I kind of want to keep an eye on those two."

"He wants Anna's advice about how to set up a meeting with his mother."

"Oh, he's finally accepted that Alex is his mother."

"He told me the other day that he would have the results soon. So I guess he must have gotten them."

"Yeah, he could have them by now. Anna gave him the DNA sample about a week and a half ago. That was about how long it took to get the first ones done."

He said sample Maxie noticed, Robert had been there he would have known if there was more than one sample. "So that test couldn't be done in a couple of days?"

"No, especially if it was done at GH, why?" Robert asked.

"Oh, no reason just wondering. Uncle Robert, I've noticed you've been spending a lot of time with a certain someone."

Robert grinned at her then looked over at Anna. "You're godmother is an amazing woman."

"Good, we are talking about the same person," Maxie said with a big smile. "Uncle Robert, she's single now. I heard she broke up with Finn."

"Do you think I didn't already know that?"

"Of course you would, I was just pointing out that you're here, she's single."

"Oooh, you're playing matchmaker," Robert said with another grin.

Maxie looked at him, "Are you going to stand there and tell me you don't still have feelings for her?"

He grinned at her, "I'm not gonna stand here and tell you anything."

"Come on!" she said making them both laugh. "Fine, describe your perfect woman."

"That's easy, the one I'm involved with."

Maxie was at a loss for words for a moment, "Wait, you seeing someone?"

Robert raised his eyebrow, "Is that what I said?"

"Uncle Robert, I just want you to be happy."

Robert put his hands oh her upper arms and leaned in closer to her face, "Well then you will be happy to know that I am," then he kissed her cheek.

"She better be as right for you as Anna is. I loved hearing Robin talk about you two growing up and as an adult, I've gotten to see how much you both still care for each other."

Maxie turned when she felt a hand on her shoulder, "There's someone over there waiting for you."

"Oh, OK." She looked back at Robert, "Remember what I said." Then Maxie turned to go join Peter.

"What are you supposed to remember?"

"That I should be involved with a woman that is as right for me as you are."

"Well, aren't you lucky that you get the real thing."

"I am very lucky. What did Peter want?"

"He wanted advice on how to get in for a visit with Alex. I told him all the steps he will have to take and I think he wants to do it. He seems to have accepted that Alex is his mother."

"Well, that's good then, right."

"Yeah, I guess. I take it Maxie dragged you over here so Peter and I could talk alone."

"That and to questions me about my personal life. Come on, let's get out of here. We can have lunch somewhere else."

As they turned to leave he put his hand on the small of her back. "When do you want to go see Robin?"

"Something tells me we should stick around for a little while. A part of me wants to hear how Peter's visit with Alex goes."

"We could go out and visit them and be back before Peter even gets clearance."

Robert looked at her and smiled as they stepped onto the elevator. "You are a very smart woman, have I told you that."

"Not nearly as often as you should."

Alone in the elevator, he leaned in and kissed her, "You are a very smart woman," he repeated making her smile. "We could take a trip out there this weekend."

"I'd like that, even just a quick trip. I would get to have you all to myself at night. If I take your hand while we're walking I'm not going to feel like I'm going to be judged for moving on so quickly."

"Anna, do you really care what people say or think? Should we be spending more time apart?"

"No, we have already spent too much time apart. I just meant that people here know that I just broke up with Finn and you and I spend years being a hot topic for the rumour mill in this city. I just want to wait a little while longer before we are completely open about the fact we're together. In Berkeley, I can walk with you and when I want to stop and kiss you, no one is going to be turning around and telling anyone that will listen."

The elevator opened and they stepped out, "How long do I have to wait, Anna?" he asked.

"I don't know, just a little longer alright."

"I'm sure enough people have seen us together that if people cared they would have already started talking. Me punching Finn the other day probably didn't go unnoticed."

Anna smiled up at him, "No, probably not."

"Do you care that Finn more than likely knows we're together?"

"You think he knows?"

"You called me baby then we walked away with our arms around each other, Luv. I think he's been suspicious for a while and that would have confirmed it don't you think?"

"Yeah, I see your point. We should just continue doing it gradually. Yeah, people have seen us together, but we don't need to be completely public yet."

"Let people think we are finding our way back to each other not that I already know I won't let you get away this time. That's what you're saying?"

"Yes."

"Alright, I can live with that." He leaned a little closer as they walked, "Just so you know it's not going to take that long for me to sweep you off your feet and win you back."

Anna laughed and with a big smile said, "Good." Then they walked out of the Metro Court, "What are we doing today?"

"I don't care, I was following you," Robert admitted with a smile making her laugh again. Oh, how she had missed this man Anna thought.

"Lunch, where do you want to go?"

"Kelly's, it just seems like it's where our family always ends up."

"Alright."

...

"How do you really feel knowing Ryan is dead?" Laura asked Kevin. They were sitting at a table in Kelly's.

He thought for a moment, "You know, I'm sad that my brother is dead, but I am glad that the murder Ryan Chamberlain will never hurt anyone ever again. The only way he was ever going to be stopped was in death. Now I really do feel like I can focus on me, focus on us. That's what important, getting back what he tried to destroy."

"I am so happy to hear you say that." Laura glanced up and saw Robert and Anna walk in, "Hi you two, come and join us."

"We'd love to," Robert said and pulled the chair out for Anna.

Once they were seated Kevin looked at Anna, "How have you been? Still trying to find answers?"

"I think the big ones have been answered. The one memory I mentioned that I was still wondering about. I was right about it. Alex planted the memory of Peter's conception and birth in my head. I don't know why and I'm not sure it matters but at least now I have some peace of mind. I know I never slept with Faison and that in its self might not seem like that big of a deal but in the bigger picture and how that plays into my life it is huge," she said then glanced at Robert and gave him a little grin.

"Well, I'm glad you were able to get that sorted out. Now that Ryan's dead I don't think I'll ever know what was done to me. If it was given or taken memories. I still do think he must have had some of mine but now that he's dead if he did he shouldn't be able to cause any more damage with them." As they spoke Laura watched Robert and Anna, something had changed between them she thought with a grin.

"I know Felicia is happy to know he's finally really dead," Robert told them. "Mac told me her nightmares have all but stopped now so I'm glad his death has brought peace to the people he hurt."

Over lunch they continued to talk about different things as they were about to leave Laura touched Robert's arm, "Anything to talk about yet?" she asked with a smile.

Robert smiled then leaned over and kissed Anna's cheek, "Nothing that needs to be common knowledge yet." Anna looked at him with love in her eyes and touched his cheek then they smile at Laura and Kevin.

"I'm happy for you both," Laura said as she leaned against Kevin holding onto his arm. She really was happy they were back together. They all said their goodbyes then they parted ways.