A/N. This story was written to continue the story of Robert and Anna, if Robert had found her and they came to back to a new life together in 1992 and dealing with their expanding family and all the baggage they had before and after Anna was kidnapped by Faison. The entire relationship of Robert and Anna, from the moment they met, has centered on a push and pull, their individual egos, their own stubbornness, their insecurities, their fears for the safety of the other and their loved ones, but absolutely underneath all of that was their intense love for each other and their fierce protectiveness they felt regardless if they were apart or together. They always, always challenged the other, because they knew each other so well. This is what made them unique. They were NEVER, all sunshine and rainbows all the time even before and after they married the second time and if you actually watched the show you would know that.
They clashed on a lot of things. The major fights while Anna was with Duke, the fights leading up to Valentines Day, the fights about the scale of the wedding, the arguments on the honeymoon, the arguments and major fights dealing with Faison. They argued all the time, but there was always love there, always and it always came from their love, concern and protectiveness of the other. They were larger than life personalities that clashed a lot because they were so much alike (cut form the same cloth, quote/unquote) and because there was so much love underneath, they always came back together and found common ground.
Robert always had the air of self-righteousness and egotism since day 1 (that was and is his character to this day), but Anna was always the only ONE who kept him in check and never took his crap and set him straight. Just go back and look at the many scenes between them to know thats true. Anna always gave Robert the business and was bitchy to him to put him in check and it worked. To say they were always falling all over each other every minute of every episode is a fallacy because that was not what was shown onscreen and not true to the characters at All. The entire package is what made them an iconic super couple.
I have watched and loved these characters since they FIRST appeared on this show and fell in love with them immediately. I am not a "Johnnycomelately watching gifs or clips on YT years after the episodes appeared. To say this is not who they are or are written OOC, go back and watch without the rose-colored glasses. But hey this is fanfiction and its all about writing how YOU interpret the characters and telling a story. No writer of these characters has the right to say what others interpret is wrong. Just keep that in mind while you're writing your own stories. ;)
Scorpio House, Port Charles
It has been a silent ride home. Both lost in their own thoughts as they process what was discussed back at Sean's. Robert is sickened by the fact that he must go through with this knowing all he knows now about Holly. However he knows its needs to be done. Going after the little fish, usually leads to the bigger fish. He also knows Holly must pay for what she's done or knowingly allowed to be done. She endangered his family and almost succeeded in removing Anna and his children permanently from his life. Anna is disgusted that he will be in her presence, allowing her to get close to him, convincing her that he is somehow interested in her again. The thoughts make her shutter. How far will this have to go or better yet how far will he let it go? It's these thoughts that she can't bear. Sean was right however, she executed the same ruse with Faison two years ago and although he never did anything more than kiss her, something she still has never revealed to Robert knowing he would go ballistic even now almost a year later. Will he do the same? Will he keep secrets like that from her or things that are even worse in nature? It's all too much for her and she tries to block it from her mind. They pull into the driveway and he turns off the car but does not move to leave. He turns to face her,
"Love, I know this will not be easy for both of us, but please know I only agreed to do this for the safety of my family. I don't know what else I can say to convince you of that. We have run out of options and time. If we want to bring all of these people to justice for what they have done to us, I can't see any other way."
She is staring into her lap and has not looked at him yet. "I'm not going to tell you that I'm fine with this, because I'm not. I actually don't know what to say to you. I realize what Sean said makes sense, but I believe there are other ways, it's just we haven't thought of any yet because we haven't had time. I don't want to be shut out Robert and with this "plan" and "chain of command" you have all agreed to that's exactly what's going to happen, I know you."
"I mean do you realize what you have agreed to and how that affects me?" She says emotionally.
"Yes, I do know because it affects me just as deeply and just as painfully knowing that this woman almost succeeded in removing you, my daughter and my son from my life permanently." He responds. She knows he has been fundamentally damaged by what has happened over the last couple of days. His faith in people and in his own instincts has been rocked to the core.
"Anna, I need your support more than anything and I need to know that you still have faith in me and the trust in me to do the right thing. But Anna I have to do this, for you and for our family, even if I have none of those things because it is the right thing to do." He says. She closes her eyes and sighs in resignation.
"I know. And you know I have never lost my faith or trust in you, never. It's the only things that I have ever been able to count on in my life." She says barely above a whisper looking down at her hands.
He reaches out his left hand to gently caress her cheek and to turn her to face him. The tears that have threatened to fall during this conversation have fallen and it pains him to see it. "I love you." He says emphatically. "I know." She says. She has to hold onto to her trust and faith in him, she knows he won't let her down.
PCPD, Port Charles
"Hey." Sean says as he pops head into Robert's office. Robert is busy analyzing in detail the information they have concerning the case. Robert looks up and gives him a strained smile.
"Anything new jump out at you? I have reread this information about a hundred times since Friday and I still came up with the same conclusions."Sean says sitting down in the chair across from Robert.
"Nothing new really, just pieces of a puzzle coming together more or less. Over the years, as things happened or events occurred they never really seemed anything more than arbitrary, you know? These seemed like normal things that happen in a person's life. Albeit, our lives have never been mundane, but those events seemed par for the course with what was going on. Know what I mean? But, now that I look at these timelines and the background to what was happening during those years laid out in black and white like this, it's amazing that I never saw the connections."Robert says dismayed.
"No one would have and none of us did."Sean says.
"From, Holly showing up in town bringing that oil scam with her to Faison showing up at my wedding to Anna. It was all part of the Cassadine/Faison manipulation and I guess their master plan. It's amazing how they have controlled our lives for so long and that Holly was a major player in all of it. In a couple of days, I am going to have to break this news again to Luke and Laura. If you think you were afraid to tell me, he is the one you should be worried about." Robert says in all seriousness.
"How do you think he will react?"Sean asks suddenly concerned.
"I can't even hazard a guess, to tell you the truth. But like me, his wife and his family are his world. Knowing that these people, especially Holly were involved in his wife's kidnapping all those years ago, he will want revenge. And know this; he has no regard for the law as you well know."Robert states.
"Speaking of your wife how is Anna? She seemed a little disconnected yesterday when we were discussing the plan regarding you and Holly."Sean asks with concern in his voice.
"That was her defense mechanism kicking in. She threatened my life if I kept her in the dark about anything, and I understand that. She needs to have some control over something that's been out of our control for so long apparently . But I do agree with her about the Christening though. I don't want any of this to ruin or taint that day, so this plan must begin after this weekend. Look as far as the rest of it, I didn't even want to hear it, but we have no choice right?" Robert states.
"I can't see any other way, besides it's not like the plan calls for you to sleep with Holly. I think one brother under that mandate is enough at the moment."Sean says. Robert stares a Sean for a long moment and then states.
"Sean I will do whatever it takes to put the whole lot behind bars for the rest of their natural lives and away from my family, whatever it takes."Robert says ominously.
"I know that and I know there is nothing I can do to change your mind, so let's just hope "the whatever" won't be necessary."Sean says knowing he means every word.
"We still have no clear picture as to who is involved from the Cassadine and Sutton families. It is still a huge mystery as to who owns or manages those funds. The only thing we have been able to learn is that both the Cassadine and Sutton families benefit from them. We are lucky we even know that and considering these accounts are registered in Luxembourg, you can guarantee we are not going to find out much more through the normal channels or illegal channels for that matter. Sean there is no other way then to use Holly to catch the bigger fish here." Robert states.
"I know that and you know that, but please don't let this ruin your marriage. It's not worth it and you of all people know that."
"I won't Sean, I'll die before I let that happen."He says.
Robert is still sorting through all the documents when Anna comes through his office door.
"Hi. This is a welcome surprise." He says looking up and smiling at her.
"Hi." She responds quietly. He notices a bag and he smells Chinese food. He notices she is alone, so she must have come here to talk to him or ball him out about something. For the moment he's not sure.
"So, are you avoiding me now?" She asks with a small smile. He's a little surprised by the question.
"Now, why would you say that?" He responds leaning back in his chair.
"Well for starters, you left before 6 this morning and its almost 7 now without so much as a phone call all day." She says walking over to his desk. He looks at his watch startled that it's that late already. He has been absorbed in these documents all day and lost all track of time.
"I'm sorry Love, honestly I had no idea it was this late." He says looking up at her.
She comes over to see what he's looking at on his desk. It is a compilation of police records, legal documents, computer financial printouts and photos. She can see that he has been trying to piece together a timeline based on how all of the records are placed in chronological order including the photos. She sees pictures of herself, Sean, Luke, Laura, Faison, Holly and others faces she does not recognize. Dates and places are in his handwriting and they outline periods in their lives, past and present but mostly during the seven year period they were apart after their divorce. It's sobering to see his life mapped out during that period and how much she missed. They have never really talked about their lives while they were apart for those seven years. He is watching her face carefully and he can see she is intently looking at the period of his life when they were apart.
"Pretty interesting stuff huh?" He says trying to somehow gauge where her thoughts are going.
"Yeah, you were a busy man." She says in a neutral tone not looking away from the documents. She wants to ask him so many questions. Were you happy then? Do you long to have that part of your life back again? Did you ever think of me? Now is not the time and she once again buries her feelings and her insecurities.
"I always thought about you. You were never far from my thoughts on any given day. I would always wonder where you were. Were you ok? Were you happy? Did you find someone new? I always wished that you were happy." He says. She has tears in her eyes as he says this to her. She knows that she thought about him every dayYou know what? You brought dinner obviously, let's eat and just savor our alone time here?" He says gently grabbing her hand. She is quiet for a beat as if trying to organize her thoughts. He senses her inner struggle. She straightens up from the desk and turns to face him. She looks down at her hand in his.
"I also came down here to apologize to you. I've been putting a lot of pressure on you unfairly. I know this whole thing has been very hard on you and I should have been more sympathetic to that." She says without looking at him.
"Anna, I'm not avoiding you if that's what you're worried about. I could never do that and please don't apologize for your feelings." He says. "I know yesterday was really tough on you. If I was in your place and I was and if I remember correctly, I was a lot less successful in controlling my reactions. In fact, I was pretty horrible during the Faison mess both before we were together and after and I never apologized to you for that, but I am now." He says kissing her hand.
That gets a small smile from her as she finally looks at him. She's relieved and knows he is telling the truth.
"What do you say we forget about all of this for tonight and just focus on each other?" He says. She smiles brightly,
"Sounds like a plan, let's eat."
They eat, talk and laugh for the next hour just enjoying their time alone together. "Here, finish this. I can't eat another bite." She says offering him a broccoli stalk while sitting on his desk facing him in his chair.
"You know I don't like broccoli." He replies.
"Robert you need to eat more vegetables, you have the diet of sixteen-year old." She says exasperated.
"I eat vegetables, see." He says proudly holding up a string bean soaked in Chinese brown sauce.
"That doesn't count. Come on, be a good boy and eat this." She says laughing while attempting to shove the broccoli into his mouth.
"No and you can't make me." He says dodging it and finishing the last of his dinner.
Never one to pass on a challenge, especially from him, she asks, "What can I do to change your mind?" She asks.
He was busy gathering and throwing away the remnants of their dinner and was not looking in her direction when she posed her question. However, the sound and timbre of her voice quickly got his attention. He slowly turns around and finds her leaning back on her hands on his desk with said broccoli in her mouth with a more than daring smile and raised eye brows.
Within an instant he is completely aroused and his smiling face transforms into a predatory gleam as he approaches and looms over her. She sees the change in him immediately as she looks up into his eyes and is as instantly aroused. He proceeds to remove the broccoli from her mouth with no resistance and cradles her face in his hands as he kisses her first gently then with more purpose and intent. She quickly becomes lost in the kiss as she unconsciously lets him insinuate himself between her legs.
"Anna, I love you. Please never, ever doubt that." He says almost on a whisper.
"I never have." She says holding onto to him tighter.
Their kisses become more ardent as their desire for each other becomes overwhelming. They begin to remove all necessary barriers. They are successful and both moan loudly as they connect. He lowers her back on to the desk as they begin their dance. Through the hormonal fog, they both faintly hear Robert's intercom buzzing indicating his assistant officer is trying to reach him. The buzzing is continuous, but they are both on the edge and the sounds recede into the background. In the back recesses of her mind, Anna remembers the office doors are not locked and that realization plus the continuous sounds coming from the intercom quickly make their way to the front of her brain.
"Robert, Robert…" She says frantically as she tries to still her movements and his but is unsuccessful on both counts. Suddenly they both hear a very loud knocking on the office door and the officer on the other side of it.
"Commissioner, I'm leaving for the day and I have that report for you for your meeting tomorrow with the mayor. Do you want to go over it now? Sir?" Robert stills and struggles to find his voice and his self-control.
"Um, thank you Jenkins, Ummm, Ill review it tonight and we can meet before my meeting tomorrow." He says and cringes at his voice.
"Ok, Thank you Sir. Have a good night." Robert, suddenly panicked, at seeing the door is unlocked and at Anna's sudden gasp while noticing the handle is moving. They both hold their breath for a few moments and then there is silence. They look at each other and start to laugh.
"That was close." Robert says.
"Shhh. Just wait." She says.
They wait for about another minute and they look at each other and smile. The desire and the arousal have not dissipated. Robert kisses her tenderly and then with more passion as he feels her begin to move against him again. He grabs her hips more tightly bringing her firmly against him and begins to thrust again. They are both moaning into each other's mouths now as their releases are coming quickly. They both reach completion at the same time releasing moans and each other's names while continuing to move against each other. They continue to hold each other as they come down and then Anna starts laughing again. He pulls back slightly with a smile on his face.
"What?" He says moving the hair out of her face.
"We need to learn to lock doors." She says and he laughs.
"Yeah, mental note." He says kissing her sweetly.
"We did it again ya know."
"Yeah I know." He says. "Maybe I should have a stash here or carry one in my wallet like when I was 14." He says, and she smiles.
"14? Ugh really?" She says.
"What?" He says smiling at her.
"Never mind." She says smiling and pushing him up gently and out of her way as they both put themselves back together.
They look around the desk area and realize it's a disaster with most of the items now on the floor. She looks at him and takes in his disheveled look and begins to laugh as she helps him adjust his shirt and tie. She notices her lipstick is pretty much everywhere on his face and neck and takes a napkin to try and remove all traces. He picks up items off the floor and throws away all the Chinese food containers and shrugs into his suit jacket.
"God, Robert that was an extremely close call. You have to control yourself in the future. Imagine the Commissioner being caught in the act, how unprofessional." Turning him around after helping him with his jacket, she takes in his newly adjusted appearance. "There you look perfect, very handsome." She says has she runs her hands down the front of his jacket. "Although, you should keep this buttoned until we're out of here." She says as he smirks at her. "I have to control myself. I'll try to remember that. I love you." He says suddenly grabbing her, kissing her breathless. "I love you too. Let's go home." She says smiling.