Commissioner's Office PCPD, Port Charles
"Sir, Agent Jones from the WSB here to see you." A voice says through the intercom. "Send him in, thank you." Sean responds as he stands to await Frisco's entrance. Frisco comes through the door with a smile and a big greeting for Sean. They discuss Felicia and Maxie and their plans to relocate back to Port Charles. Frisco informs Sean that they will be coming in a couple of days while Felicia helps her Grandmother settle her affairs. Frisco says he came early to set himself up at a satellite office indicating that he will be traveling to headquarters in New York at least several times a week. They discuss the events in South America and in Aruba and how it all went down in detail. Frisco informs Sean of what is happening at the bureau in regards to this case and how all connections and related evidence has been wiped and all interested parties either relocated or silenced through other means. "How did you do it Sean? You've been out of the game for so long, this was executed by the highest levels of management?" Frisco asks in amazement. Frisco has spent the last week and a half reconfirming, as per Sean's request that indeed all aspects of Anna's history, her period with the DVX and the recent events that put both her on Robert under the BlackBox protocol. "You would be hard pressed to find anyone, outside of the Directors of the CIA,FBI, Interpol or the WSB that would be able to accomplish such a complete revision of history including personnel relocation." He says to Sean "Let's just say that I cashed in almost every chip I had from a 30 year career in this nasty business. Keep in mind these are chips that would have the most stable man cowering in a corner sucking his thumb. The details are not important as long as the results were satisfactory and permanent." Frisco processes this information as best he can, but then has to ask his next question. "Then, why?" Sean leans back in his chair as he contemplates how to answer the question. "I owe them, it's that simple. I owe them for 13 lost years and for the family they could have been. I owe them for saving my life and the lives of others on many occasions. I owe them for letting them believe for 6 years that they were responsible for the death of an innocent man. I owe them this opportunity to be a family again. Now that Anna is pregnant, I am convinced now more than ever it was the absolutely the right decision. Plus, and you'll learn this soon, there will always be opportunities to gather more chips." He finishes with a wink. "Understood." Frisco states.
Both men silently agree that this will be the last discussion on the subject. Frisco's face becomes serious again and then he says, "Sean there is another reason why I came back early. I think there might be a problem. In fact, if my suspicions are correct, this is a huge problem." He pauses then asks "When did Holly Sutton come back to Port Charles and where is she now?"
Brownstone, Port Charles
Felicia and Anna walked through the front door tugging along with them Maxie in her stroller and their packages. Anna needed this day of normalcy and welcomed the opportunity to focus on the everyday activities that appeared for a short while to be gone forever. She didn't realize how much she missed these outings with Felicia and Tiffany and she is so thankful that Felicia and Frisco decided to return to Port Charles. She knows for a fact that Robert sorely missed Frisco during the time he was gone, but of course he'll never admit it. As they are taking their coats off and getting Maxie out of her stroller, the phone rings and Felicia gets up to answer it. "Hello. Hi, I'm good how are you? Good, yes she's here hold on. Okay, I'll tell him. Look forward to seeing you too." Felicia says with a smile. "Anna, Its Robert." Anna smiles and gets up to take the receiver from her. Felicia notices with amusement the instant smile that spreads across her face at the mention of his name.
"Hi, Where are you?" She asks hoping he's on his way home. "Hi Love, I actually just got into the city, the flight was delayed. I'm at the hotel but had this overwhelming urge to hear your voice." Robert says. "I'm glad you did. What time do you think you'll be home?" She asks immediately chastising herself for sounding so needy. After hearing his voice she wants him home with her now. Scenes from last night that have been replaying in the back of her mind all morning suddenly come to the forefront of her mind. She feels her body flush instantly as she recalls the hours spent bringing each other to heights of ecstasy. The added pressure of muffling their sounds of pleasure so as not to awaken the entire house seemed to heighten the intensity.
"I should be home by dinner hopefully. How are you feeling? You sound a little tired, you're not overdoing it are you?" He asks suddenly concerned and snapping her out her trance. "No, I'm fine, really." She turns around to see if Felicia is in earshot, but she is over by the playpen with Maxie. She turns back, "It's just that have this overwhelming need to see you, so, um, just know that I'll be waiting wearing something I bought today, for you. Consider it a motivational tool to see if we can top last night." She pauses for a long moment as her eyes close with the memories. "Robert?" She says. "Hmm." He responds trying to recover from her statement. "I can still feel you." She says in a very low tone, knowing he will instantly get her meaning. He almost drops the phone and then looks at the receiver wondering if this is the same woman who bends his fingers back when he kisses her in public.
He thanks God again for her overactive hormones as his mind races quickly through the visions of her last night in the throes of passion. "Robert, umm Robert ,are you still there?" She asks after moments of silence. "You're absolutely killing me you know." He says in that voice that never fails to drive her crazy. She giggles and says, "Just come home as soon as you can." "Oh I will. I definitely will. I love you." He says. "Ditto" She replies and hangs up the receiver. She pauses briefly and smiles to herself knowing the affect she has had on him and looking forward to tonight when he does return home. Anna turns around and is startled to see Felicia grinning at her. After a moment while noticing the instant blush sweep over Anna's face she says, "You guys are really making up for the lost time aren't you?" After a beat, they both break down laughing. "Oh yes." Anna responds through her laughter.
Robert, he is never far from her thoughts at any given moment. Now more than ever their times apart, even for a couple of hours leaves her feeling vulnerable and at times lonely. She hates feeling this needy and she hopes that as time passes and the memories of her ordeal fade, she will regain her sense of independence and self-reliance. It's only been three weeks, so she knows she has to give it some time. However today is an unusual day since he left very early this morning to track down Holly in New York and find out the status of her signed copies of the divorce papers. The last time he went to New York, it was the beginning of her ordeal and of their long separation at the hands of Faison. She is not sure if her feelings today are in part due to missing him or her uneasiness in knowing where he is. Being out with Felicia and Maxie has been a welcome diversion and it has aided somewhat in taking her mind off these issues.
"Penny for your thoughts." Felicia says suddenly comes into the room with tea for both of them. "Hmm?" Anna says snapping out of her trance. "Looks like you were miles away there for a second, you ok?" "Oh yeah, I'm fine, I was just thinking how great it feels to be doing these things again and that I'm so happy your back that's all." She says with a smile, hoping she is convincing. "I know, I know, I didn't realize how much I really missed being here. It's our home and always will be. I'm just so glad Frisco and my grandmother were able to make the changes in their lives to bring us all back here." She says as she fixes her tea and they sit at the kitchen table. "So tell me, how are you adjusting? Every time I see you guys, you look so happy. Robert and Robin both look like they are floating on air when they are around you." She says smiling and truly happy for her friends. "Yeah, I know. It's wonderful and a little intimidating all at the same time. Sometimes when we are home eating dinner or whatever, I catch them both looking at me like I'm going to disappear or something. I can't blame them; I truly can't considering everything they went through while I was gone, but I hope they do realize soon, that it is over and Cesar Faison is gone forever and no longer a threat to us." She says with conviction. "Give them time Anna and give yourself time as well. Don't forget you also went through a terrible ordeal; in fact it was much, much worse in comparison. But both you and Robert should be thankful that it wasn't as bad as it could have been, given Faison's obsession with you. I'm sure Robert is extremely relieved about that." Felicia says.
Anna was startled by the last statement. She hasn't thought about it since they have been back. It occurs to her that Robert has no idea one way or the other. In fact, he has never once asked what actually happened over the months she was in Faison's grasp. She truly does not know how to process it. What does he think happen? The possibilities make her suddenly very ill. Since the last couple of weeks have been filled with getting their lives back to normal she never once thought about talking to him about it or wondering why he never asked. "Anna, are you ok? What's the matter you look very pale all of a sudden?" " I'm fine. I guess I'm just a little tired that's all. We did a lot of shopping today and that little one over there would tire out a marathon runner." She says trying to lighten the mood and change the subject. "Well rest up now Mom, it won't be too long before you'll have your own little one to run around after." Felicia says. "I know I can't believe it. I just hope this baby is as good as Robin was, as much as I can remember. They say you only remember the good things, hope that's not true." She says laughing slightly. "Well on that note, Robin should be home from school in an hour, so I think I'm going to head home and rest while I can." They say their goodbyes and plan outings over the next few days and maybe a night out in the near future.
Four Seasons, New York City
She is not ready to see him now. She was also not ready to hear from his lawyer. She truly did hope against hope that her signature on those papers would never be needed, but that option has run out. She had to sign and return them or this would have caused even greater suspicion and possibly turn Robert against her permanently. She was hoping that she would have more time to get her plans together and decide what her next move would be before she had to face him. After everything she has done and sacrificed to have Robert back in her life forever, she has not decided if she wants to give up those plans just yet. Yes, events have turned completely against her. Faison is dead, Anna is alive and pregnant again with Robert's child and she is now home living with HER husband. It was not that long ago, she thinks that the roles were reversed, but in the end she believes Robert chose her, maybe he will again and that's what she clings to now. If Robert or Anna knew of her involvement with Faison during these last months, she would not be here now. It is safe to assume that her secret died with Faison and she has been spared. Now the time has come to face him and she steals herself for his arrival.
He approaches the door to room 919 and after a moment's hesitation softly taps on the door. He waits and he hears the doorknob turn and she opens the door. He smiles at her and says "Holly, it's good to see you again and thank you for seeing me on short notice." "Good to see you too Robert, come in please." And with that she steps aside to let him in and she closes the door. He turns and faces her "How have you been? I've been worried about you since we came back and you were already gone. I wanted to thank you for everything you did for me, for Robin, while I was gone. Robin, in fact was sad that she too did not have a chance to say goodbye or to thank you. She's actually writing you a letter; she might have already sent it." He says honestly. "I know Robert and I'm sorry for not saying goodbye or for contacting you after. I just felt it was the right thing to do at the time considering everything. You look well, how is Anna? Has she adjusted to be home again? I'm sure Robin is on cloud nine as well." She barely is able to get the last sentences out with conviction. "Both are doing well and so happy to be together again." He says with as little detail as he can. He never liked to go into detail with her about his relationship with Anna even now when they are no longer married, well unofficially, he thinks.
That relationship had always been a sore spot with them, even when they were married and living in Australia. His devotion to Robin and the resulting commitment to Anna caused him to return to Port Charles on numerous occasions. This caused a tremendous strain on their marriage that was one of the main causes for her leaving on that plane that fateful day. He didn't realize it until years later, but the truth of the matter was that Anna was never far from his thoughts. He had never stopped loving her, never stopped wanting to be near her and with Robin added to the equation, it just made his commitment to her even stronger. He fought and buried those feeling for so many years, but he thinks on some level, Holly did sense it and for that he is truly sorry. With clasped hands still facing her emotionless expression, "Holly, there is another reason I came to see you today in addition to thanking you for everything you have done." He begins. "You don't have to say Robert, I know. Your lawyer called this morning to ask me about the divorce papers. I had totally forgotten about it with everything going on, so I sent them to your lawyer this morning, signed sealed and delivered as requested. I'm sure Anna is anxious to move on from all of this as are you, I assume." She states with edge.
"Well it's just what needs to be done Holly. I'm sorry about all of this, but please understand it's the best thing for everyone, including you. Please know I will never forget or regret our time together; it was one of the happiest in my life. But we all need to move on. I am very happy now Holly. Happier than I have ever been. I have Anna and Robin and I have another baby on the way. I am where I was always meant to be. I wish only the best for you Holly, now and forever and hope that your life turns out the way you want" He says with all sincerity. He doesn't want to hurt her, but the truth is the best option for all. He wants her to understand that his love for Anna will never diminish and that his devotion to her is never-ending. He wants her to be happy, he truly does.
"It's ok Robert, there is no need to feel sorry for me, please don't ever feel sorry for me. I could never take that from you, especially you. So if that's all, I do appreciate you coming by and for relaying Robins' message. Please send her my best and tell her I look forward to reading her letter. I'm sorry though that you felt you had to come all the way down here when you could have just called your lawyer and he would have told you about our conversation this morning. I'm sure Anna was not too pleased that you had to be away from her, especially now, now that she's pregnant." She says almost like a challenge. He doesn't take the bait though and responds in an even tone, "Anna is fine and can take care of herself. Plus she also wanted to make sure we expressed our gratitude for taking care of our daughter. It was good to see you again Holly and thank you for taking care of the papers. I hope everything works out for you." As he says this he kisses her cheek and walks past her to the door and leaves.
On the other side, he leans against the wall next to the door and closes his eyes. It suddenly occurs to him that he might never see her again and this truly saddens him. He will always love her on some level and truly does hope she finds happiness again. He then thinks about going home to his family; Robin, his beautiful daughter who never ceases to amaze him with her intelligence and her bravery. So much like her mother, he thinks with pride; Anna, his beautiful Anna, the love of his life, his rock, his everything and their new baby on the way. He smiles and looks at his watch, the 2:30 shuttle, he can just about make it, and he takes off.
She leans with her back against the door, holding her hand to her mouth to stifle the sobs. She hears him leave finally and she breaks down. She can't do this, she just can't let him walk out of her life after all this time again. She should have never agreed to this, she should have never made the deal with the devil. She should have stayed "dead" and would have never had to lay eyes on him again. But now everything has changed. The deal was made and she is in too deep now to give up without a fight. She has nothing to lose anymore.