Chapter 24
Robert walked into General Hospital just after 1 o'clock, Anna said to meet her on the sixth floor so he went straight to the elevators. When the doors opened he saw her standing with Monica, he walked up behind her and placed a hand on her hip. Anna smiled at Monica without turning, "I told you he'd be here on time."
"I wouldn't miss this," Robert said and kissed her cheek. "Hi, Monica."
Monica smiled at them, "Hi, I still can't fully wrap my head around this. You are both here, both alive and clearly still in love."
"That was what kept me going all those years, my love for Anna."
"You've got one of the good one's Anna," Monica said as she touched Robert's arm.
"Yes, I do," Anna smiled.
"I have to get back to work but it was great seeing both of you."
"Bye," Anna said as she walked away.
Robert turned Anna to face him, "I'm not late am I?"
"No, we still have time but we should get going." Anna took his hand and lead him down the hall. "Are you going to tell me how it went this morning?"
"That can wait, there's something else on my mind right now."
"Well let's get in there then," Anna smiled at him.
After a brief wait, they were shown into an examination room and asked to wait for the doctor. The next time the door opened a doctor walked in. "Hello, I'm Dr. Eva Marks, you must be Anna." She was looking at the file as she entered the room.
"Hi, I am and this is my husband Robert."
She looked up at them, "Wait, you're the couples that have been all over the new for the last week aren't you?" She partly covered her face with the file still in her hand, "Oh sorry."
They just smiled, "Yeah that would be us," Anna said.
"OK, so what brings you here today?"
"I'm assuming that's my file you're holding."
"It is yes."
"I had a miscarriage years ago and was told it was highly unlikely that I would ever be able to carry another baby to term." Dr. Marks started flipping through Anna's file and found that information. "That was quite some time ago. I know there have been advances medically." Anna looked at Robert, he smiled and squeezed her hand.
"So you're here to find out if having a baby is a possibility."
"Yes, we meant to look into this years ago but we never got the chance," Anna said with a little smile for Robert.
"Well, why don't you change into a gown. I'll give you a few minutes while I read this over and then we'll do an examination and a run couple tests just so we know what we're dealing with."
Anna took a deep breath, "OK." When Dr. Marks left the room she got up to change, "Well here we go."
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After the exam and tests, Anna had been told she could get dressed. Now she and Robert were just waiting for Dr. Marks to come back. "Do you think she'll be able to tell us anything today?" Robert asked.
"I don't know, it usually takes a little while."
"Yeah, I know. I guess I'm just a little excited about this."
"Just a little," Anna smiled at him.
"Hopeful definitely, I had a good morning and I really want it to continue into the afternoon."
Anna's eyes lit up, "How good of a morning?"
"Well," he paused and smiled, "Nothing official yet, but if Mac steps down then I was told I would be the first person the job would be offered to."
Anna stuck out her hand, "Well hello Commissioner Robert Scorpio," she said as a smile spread across her face.
"It's not official," he smiled back and took her hand pulling her a little closer.
"What you really think my new partners going to change his mind? I am going to be a PI again and your brother is going to be my partner. You heard him last night, he doesn't want to be commissioner."
"Do you know what I want? I want to be able to tell Robin if she finally gets to be a big sister."
"Oh," Anna covered her mouth, "She'll be excited about this right?"
"If we get to tell her we are trying to make her a big sister finally she will be so excited for us. She'll be happy about this if it turns out like we're hoping."
"We aren't getting excited yet remember," Anna teased.
"I know, it's hopeful. That's what we are."
"That's good to hear." They both turned to look at the person speaking. "So far the tests look good. I will have all the results soon then I can look them all over."
"How long will that take? Sorry, it's just we have a lot of time to make up for and this is one of the most time-sensitive things on that list," Anna said.
Dr. Marks smile, "I should have all the results tomorrow and will be able to look them all over." She sat down and looked at her appointments for the next day. "If you would like I have time at 3 o'clock tomorrow we could go over the results then."
"Yeah, we'll be here." Anna squeezed Robert's hand.
"Thank you, we'll see you tomorrow," Robert said then they turned and left the room.
They were going to meet Robin at Kelly's, they agreed it was about time they went there for a meal together. Neither one of them seemed to be able to stop smiling after leaving the hospital. They both wanted to stay positive about what the outcome was going to be tomorrow. That and knowing that more than likely Robert will be police commissioner again soon they just couldn't help it, they were just really happy.
When they got to Kelly's they were surprised to see Robin hadn't arrived yet but Robert did see someone he knew. "Well, this is a nice surprise."
The woman looked up as did the girl who must be her daughter who was sitting with her. "Robert! I saw the news but seeing you makes it real." She stood up, "Come here, give us a hug."
Anna smiled watching them, "I want to introduce you to someone. This is my Anna. Anna this is Laura."
"Laura as in Luke and Laura?" She nodded, "I've heard many stories. It's great to finally meet you."
"I got very close to your daughter while you were gone it is great to finally meet you too, Anna." Then they hugged like old friends. "This is Lulu, my daughter. Oh and I see your daughter just got here," Laura said with a smile.
"Good that's who we were meeting here."
"Hi Laura, it's good to see you." They hugged, "Is this Lulu? She's gotten so big. Hi, I'm Robin I bet you don't remember me." Lulu just shook her head but didn't play shy. Then she turned to her parents. "So what have you been up to today?"
"I was at police headquarters for part of the morning and the mayor's office for the other part then I when and met your mom for her doctor's appointment."
"I thought that wasn't until next week. Is everything alright?"
"Yes, it wasn't with Tony. It wasn't that kind of check-up."
"Is everything alright?"
"Yes, we just want to make sure we know what my medical statice is. Make sure I didn't pick up any strange bugs while I was lost."
"Alright, you have to tell me if there is anything wrong."
"There is nothing to worry about, and we will tell you everything we find out alright," Anna assured her.
"Good, dad you make sure she does."
"Yes, ma'am." Then he leaned in closer to Anna, "That's your side."
"I know," Anna smiled back at him.
"Laura I'd say we should all sit together but it looks like you're almost done."
"Yeah, we were just about to leave. It is so great that you are both back. I want to see you both again soon. Anna, I am looking forward to getting to know you."
"So am I Laura." They all said bye then Robert Anna and Robin sat down and Robert and Anna started looking around.
"It might change but it never loses that feel I have always associated with this place. When did you say Ruby past away?" Robert asked.
"In '99, Bobbie and Luke own it now," Robin told them.
"It's going to be strange coming here and not seeing Ruby," Anna said.
"A lot changed while we were gone Luv."
"I know, but not the important things," she smiled at both Robert and Robin. "I don't want to think about the sad things today. Are you going to tell your daughter about how your morning went?"
"Yeah dad, are you?"
Robert smiled, "Well, nothing is official yet but you're looking at the next commissioner of Port Charles. I was told today that if Mac resigns then the job will be offered to me."
"So when is Uncle Mac resigning?" Robin asked with a smile and making Robert and Anna laugh.
"He hasn't told me that yet but last night he made it pretty clear he wants to. Probably fairly soon."
"Dad, this is great. I have some news of my own."
"Really what is it?" Anna asked.
I was talking to Alan today. I told him that when I am finished with school I would like to come back here and work at General Hospital. If my parents are living here I want to be as close to you as aI can be. Alan and everyone at General were so good to me and Stone. I think this can be my way to give something back. I don't even care about the things that made me want to leave."
"That sounds absolutely wonderful Robin."
"Are you going back to Paris to finish off school?" Robert asked.
"I think that's best. I'm almost don't so I don't want to change Universities now."
"That makes a lot of sense. You know what Scorpio? We have a very smart daughter."
"I know we do and she's going to be a doctor soon," Robert said, they were both beaming with pride.
"Stop it," Robin smiled back. "I think we should order, I'm starving."
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It was 2:45 and Robert wouldn't stop pacing, Anna just sat watching him. "Hon, I'm the one that usually paces, come sit with me."
"If I do I'll just be back up in a minute."
"You need to relax, stressing about this isn't going to change the results we're going to get."
"Anna Scorpio," a nurse called.
Anna stood up and took Robert's hand. "Are you coming with me or are you going to stay out here and pace?" Anna asked with a smile.
Robert turned, "I'm coming with you. No matter what the results are I'm going to be right beside you when you hear them."
"Good," Anna took a deep breath then let it out. "It's going to be good news." Then they walked towards the nurse waiting for them. She leads them to Dr. Marks office and told them to have a sit while they waited and that Dr. Marks would be in soon.
It had only been about five minutes but to them, it felt like they had been an eternity. "Hello again, Anna, Robert."
"Hello," Anna said with just a hint of a quiver in her voice. Robert heard it and took her hand.
Dr. Marks took a seat at her desk and opened the folder she had walked in with and started reading it over. "So I've had a chance to go over all your test results." She turned to face them more, then smiled. "There is no reason you shouldn't be able to get pregnant. There is some scaring but there has been a lot of healing as well. If you were to get pregnant I would suggest being monitored and if there are any concerns then they can be addressed at the time."
Robert's mouth dropped open slightly, then he swallowed his mouth suddenly very dry. Anna stared at her doctor, not quite able to form words. Finally, Robert asked, "So we can try?"
"We can try to have a baby?" Anna asked finally able to speak.
"Yes," then she smiled. "Yes, you can try to get pregnant. You should be able to."
"Anna," Robert turned to her and she could see the tears in his eyes. "A baby."
"I want to give you another baby," Anna said as her tears rolled down her cheeks and they took each other in their arms.
"So this is the news you both wanted?"
Anna turned back to look at her, "Yes, oh this is just wonderful. Thank you." Anna looked back at Robert and he still seemed to be trying to process everything they had just heard.
"Do you have any questions?"
"I think you've answered our biggest one already. I'm sure I will have more questions once I am pregnant but for now you just gave us some wonderful news." Anna smiled, "Thank you. Robert, I think there is something you wanted to tell Robin."
Then he seemed to focus, Robert smiled and stood up. "Anna let's go. Thank you, Dr. Marks. Thank you so much."
"You're welcome. Can I ask who Robin is?"
"She's our daughter, she's 23 and has always wanted to be a big sister. Maybe she didn't think there would be this big of an age gap though."
Dr. Marks laughed a little, "Maybe not but I'm sure she'll still be happy."
Then Robert and Anna left her office hand in hand. Could this really be happening, could they be this lucky? Robert was going to be commissioner like he wanted. Anna was going to be a PI again like she wanted. Now they had just been told that they could try for the one thing they both truly wanted, a baby. "Let's go home, Luv."
"I'd love to."