General Hospital Same Day – Two Hours later
Robert comes out into the waiting room still in his scrubs and everyone is asleep. He can't blame them it's almost two in the morning and he's absolutely drained. He sees Robin whose head is laying on Tiffany's lap, she's out cold. He kneels down next to her and caresses her face.
"Robin, Love, Robin?" with that everyone wakes up.
"Dad? Dad, is Mom Ok? So what is it?" She sits up fast and is now wide awake.
"Yes Mom's great, she's really tired, but she's great and are you ready?" Robert says with a big smile.
"Daaad, come on." she stands up now.
"Okay, you have a little brother." He says with a huge smile and she jumps in his arms.
"A brother really? A brother, this is so great, I have a little brother." She turns around to everyone.
"Can I see Mom now?" She turns back to Robert.
"In a little while, she's resting now and it will be a little while before she's in her room." Robert says gently, he does not want her to see her mother in her current condition.
"Robbie this is so great, you have a son, I have a nephew, this is fantastic." He walks up to him and gives him a big hug. He can tell by Robert's face that he has been crying and he can't blame him.
"Yeah, it's amazing; I have a daughter and now a son." He says with wonder in his voice.
"Oh Darling, this is so wonderful. How is Anna? She must be exhausted?" Tiffany says giving him a hug.
"Yeah buddy, I'm so happy for you both, how is she really?" Sean says giving him a hug.
"She's really great, I tell you, I have always been proud of her strength and courage, but man this gives it a whole new meaning. She was amazing." Robert looks at Sean and Tiffany and pulls them aside.
"Guys can you take Robin home with you tonight and bring her back tomorrow morning?" Robert asks.
"Sure, what's wrong Robert?" Sean asks recognizing immediately the look on Robert's face.
"Anna lost a lot of blood during the delivery and she's getting a minor transfusion right now. She's conscious and she's feeling much better now."
Tiffany immediately gasps and brings her hand to her face. "She's fine, she's fine. The doctor assures me this is not uncommon due to her small size. She's going to be fine, she's just a little out of it right now and I don't want Robin to see her yet. Please don't tell her, by tomorrow morning Anna will be back to normal."
"Of course absolutely, we'll take care of her. Robert you just worry about Anna and that new son of yours" Tiffany says. "Thank you both." He says placing a hand on Sean's shoulder.
"Robin, go home with Sean and Tiffany for a couple of hours and then they will bring you back first thing in the morning, okay?"
"Okay Dad, but first thing right?" Robin says looking at Sean. "Scouts honor" Sean says holding up his hand.
"Alright, I better get back and I'll see everyone tomorrow and thank you." Robert says then grabs Robin's hand. "We'll all be together tomorrow, the four of us now right?"
"Right Dad. I love you and tell Mom and my brother I love them too, don't forget." Robin says giving him a hug.
"Love you too and I definitely won't forget, see you in a couple of hours." Robert says and walks down the hall and goes through the double doors.
Outback, Port Charles
Mac walks through the apartment doors and places his coat and keys on the table. He sits down on the couch and lays his head back. He knows she left last night and it was his fault. He should have brought her with him and he doesn't know why he is still hesitating. Robert knows everything now and has accepted it, so what's his problem then? Maybe it's because he hasn't really talked to Anna about this whole thing, he has no idea what she thinks or how she feels about Holly. This whole situation is so bizarre, he's wondering why did he let it get this far. He knows the answer. She is a beautiful, sweet and wonderful woman and he's lucky to have her in his life. He has to make it up to her somehow.
He hears a soft knock at the door and guesses he just may have his chance. He opens the door and she's standing there smiling at him. "Hi, I'm sorry I left, I should have waited for you. Can I come in?" "Yes of course and it's me who should be apologizing. I should have taken you with me. I guess I really don't know how to deal with this situation. I wish there was a book that told you the proper etiquette in these situations."
General Hospital, Port Charles – Next Day
She opens her eyes and she sees that its morning already, she looks to her left and there he is out cold looking very uncomfortable. She smiles thinking about the events of last night and feels instantly the soreness everywhere but it does not diminish the joy she feels. She has a son; their son. She feels her life is so complete now. After everything she has been through in her life, losing him once, then finding him again and reuniting him with their daughter. After thirteen years apart they finally reconnected and here they are.
"Hey." She hears him say and smiles at him. "Hi Dad" He smiles back at her.
"Hi Mom, how are you feeling? You gave me quite a scare. Are you sore?" He says coming over to sit with her on the bed, relieved that she looks so much better than last night.
"A little, it's not too bad really. Lay with me for a little while. How's the baby, is he still sleeping?" She says lifting the blanket. He complies as she makes room for him and lays her head on his chest.
"He's perfect Love. He's sleeping soundly see?" He says and they both look over at the bassinet by the bed. They both smile at each other, still neither one believing they now have a son together. He is overcome with emotion as the events of the last twelve hours coming crashing down on him and he releases an involuntary shudder and sigh that does not go unnoticed.
"Robert." She whispers more as a question. "I love you Anna." He whispers back and kisses the top of her head. She smiles and nestles in closer to him and they both fall asleep instantly.
Sean, Tiffany and Robin exit the elevators on the eleventh floor and head for the maternity ward on the other side of the nurse's desk. Sean and tiffany are trying very hard to keep up with Robin as she races around the desk and down the corridor. She stops in front of the nursery window and searches for her brother but doesn't see any of the baby bassinettes marked "Scorpio".
"Uncle Sean, he's not here. I don't see him." Robin says as Sean and Tiffany finally catch up.
"Well kiddo, he's probably in your Mom's room now, so let's go see your Mom." Sean replies. As they find Anna's room, they knock softly on the door. "Come in." Robert says quietly and the three of them proceed into the room and see Robert and Anna, who's holding William sitting up in bed.
"Hi everyone, come in, it's ok, he's sleeping. Hey there daughter of mine, come over here and meet your little brother." Anna says with a huge smile. Robert gets up so that Robin can sit next to her mother and gives Robin a kiss on the head as she hugs him.
"Mom, wow he's so cute and so tiny." She says quietly as she grabs his little hand gently.
"I know he looks a little like you at this age. How are you sweetheart? I missed you last night, did you get a good night sleep or were Sean and Tif crazy all night?" Anna says putting her free arm around her daughter.
"Yeah, I couldn't wait to get here and see you guys. I can't wait until we are all home together." Robin says.
"I know baby, Maybe tomorrow afternoon, so just one more day, ok?"
"Anna, Robert, he's gorgeous. You guys make good-lookin' kids; he's going to be a little heart-breaker this one, just like his Dad, right Robert?" Tiffany gushes at the baby as she winks at Robert. Her and Sean avoid asking how Anna is doing based on what happened last night. They can see for themselves that she is doing well.
"Yeah, hopefully he will have Anna's, brains, class and style, so he might turn out ok." Sean says while patting Robert on the back.
As Mac steps off the elevator with Holly he starts to break out into a cold sweat. Maybe this wasn't such as good idea; he starts to think to himself. Maybe I should have waited until they got home or maybe I should have waited until the kid went to college. As they head to Anna's room, Holly grabs on to Mac's hand and they almost run into Robert who is coming out of the room as they approach.
"Robbie, hi. How's Anna and the baby doing? Mac says quickly.
After a quick hesitation and with a fake smile Robert replies as best he can, "Oh they are both great, looks like they can come home tomorrow which is good."
"Hello Robert, congratulations, you and Anna must be very happy." Holly says with a tinge of sadness in her voice.
"Yes, yes we are thank you. If you will both excuse me for a minute I was just about to go and get Anna real food from Kelly's as requested. Sean, Tiffany and Robin are in there now; feel free to go in, I'll be right back." Robert says as he is about to leave.
"Robert, wait I'll go with you, I don't want to crowd the room, so Mac why don't you go in and I'll meet you back here in a few minutes, ok?" Holly says as she kisses Mac on the cheek. Robert is not too thrilled and is instantly uncomfortable. However, Mac is totally relieved and after getting a glare from Robert Mac replies "Okay, I'll see you both in a few minutes."
Kelly's, Port Charles
Robert and Holly are sitting at a table having coffee and waiting on the order Robert placed with Ruby. "So you look happy, hope my brother is treating you right." Robert says kiddingly.
"Oh yes, he's very much like you Robert. I guess that's what first attracted me to him. He is very sweet and considerate and considering the situation, he is trying very hard to make this as easy as possible. I guess until everyone gets used to the idea. How are you handling it? Does seeing me with Mac make you uncomfortable?" Holly asks.
"No, no, of course not. Actually, I haven't really had time to really think about it with everything going on. I hope I don't make you feel that way, that's not my intention you know." Robert says truthfully.
"Well to be honest, I do get a sense that you don't feel that Anna will be comfortable with this and that you may be trying to avoid us being in the same room together. Look Robert, I'm very happy for you. I know having a family was something that you always wanted. I mean we had talked about it on occasion. Unfortunately, that part of our marriage never materialized and I do regret that. Having your children was something I always wanted for us when we were married, but it had never seemed to be the right time, but that's all water under the bridge now isn't it?" Holly says looking directly at him.
Robert is now very uncomfortable. He knows everything she just said about their marriage was true. "Yes it is. But things do have a way of working out for the best. Anna and I are together and extremely happy. You are in a relationship with my brother, who I'm sure will make you happier than I ever could."
"Well that remains to be seen Robert, I mean this relationship is in the early stages and I have to say that I was never happier than when we were married so that's a very high-water mark to hit." Holly says wistfully.
Robert smiles uncomfortably. Ruby at that moment comes over and interrupts Holly's next sentence.
"Here you go Dad, there are a couple of extra things in there that I know Anna loves. So give her and the baby a hug and kiss from me."
"Thanks Rub, I definitely will and come by, Anna will love it." Robert says getting up, thankful for the interruption.
"I'm going to head back to the hospital do you want to come back with me?"
"Yes sure." Holly says looking up at him. He notices the strange look on her face.
"Look Holly please don't feel uncomfortable around Anna or me for that matter. You are part of Mac's life now and Anna and Robin are happy for both of you as well." Robert says.
"No, I don't feel uncomfortable Robert really. Let's bring this food back before it gets cold." She says. As she follows Robert out of Kelly's, Holly is struck by how utterly unfair life can be. She did sense that Robert fondly remembered their life together and knows that if just certain events had transpired differently, it would be her in that hospital having his child. But the question in her mind remains, does he wish things DID turn out differently. Does he regret what happened in their marriage that caused her to leave him that day? She has to know for certain. She has to know the truth. But can she wait long enough while continuing the charade to find out?
General Hospital, Port Charles
Robert and Holly exit the elevator and proceed to Anna's room. Robert is too distracted and moving too fast to realize that as he walks through the door, Holly hangs back. Anna's room is crowded now as their friends from the hospital have stopped in as well.
Anna immediately sees him and motions with her eyes for him to come to her. She sees the bag of food from Kelly's in his hand and adds another thing to her list to love him for. Holly watches intently as they smile and whisper to each other. Anna laughs slightly at him as she reaches up her hand to caress his cheek as he bends down and they kiss tenderly.
There's a soft knock on the door. The nurse enters and is surprised when she opens the door by the crowd in the room. "Ok everyone, visiting time is over for now. Its feeding time. So if everyone can give Mom and Dad some privacy, just for a little while, please. Anna are you ready?"
"Yes , yes I'm ready." Anna says excitedly sitting up. Anna hugs Robin tightly before she leaves and tells her she will see her in a couple of minutes. Everyone says their goodbyes and congratulations and file out of the room. Holly, glances back one last time and watches Robert sit on Anna's bed with his arm around her as the nurse hands her their son as the door closes. It is a devastating moment for her, and the pain is crippling.
Tiffany immediately notices the color drain from Holly's face. "Holly are you alright, you look positively ashen" She asks. "I'm fine, really just probably had too much coffee this morning that's all. Mac notices Holly's condition as well and immediately brings her over to the waiting area.
The nurse proceeds to instruct Anna on how to breast feed again while Robert sits there listening to the entire process completely fascinated. He is still amazed and has never experienced this up close and personnel. He has vowed he will not miss a moment of this baby's life and his life with Anna. The nurse leaves them alone after she confirms things are going smoothly. Robert has his arm around Anna as she leans into him while feeding their son.
He kisses her "I love you so much." She looks into his eyes and says "I love you too." They sit in silence just watching their son eat and when he's asleep again, Robert takes him and holds him while Anna closes up her gown.
"I can't get over how tiny he is and how light his hair is, it's almost blond." He says
"I know, six pounds, eight ounces. He's perfect, isn't he. Didn't you and Mac both have blond hair when you were kids?" She asks.
"Yes actually we did, it didn't get dark until much later. So did you decide? I know the other day you had finished going through the phonebook." He asks her
"Very funny, actually I did decide, but it's one you haven't heard yet but I think you'll approve. William Robert Scorpio." He stares at her.
"My father's name, thank you, I love it and I love you. William it is then. I know Mac will love it." He says placing the baby in the bassinette and then laying down with her again.