Chapter 24
Robin opened the front door and smiled at the assembled group on her front porch. "Thank you for coming over so quickly. Come in."
She stood back and let her parents, Mac and Felicia walk in. Mac was the last one through the door and hugged Robin. "Hello sweetheart – what was so important that we had to come over right away? Does it have something to do with the wedding because I will have you know that I am fully ordained and ready to go."
Robin laughed at her uncle. "Well the wedding is part of it. Everyone have a seat please." She walked over to the chair at the far end of the room and sat down in Patrick's lap.
"Where's Emma?" Anna looked around for their granddaughter, surprised the little girl wasn't waiting for them at the door.
"She's out with Maxie doing some last minute things for the wedding." Robin looked at Patrick. "Which is why you are here – we have moved up the wedding to tomorrow."
Anna exchanged knowing looks with Robert and Mac. "Is there any particular reason why?"
"Robin and I have accepted the positions in Berkeley. Obrecht's offer to Robin was insulting to say the least and we need a new start." Patrick put his arms around Robin, holding her close to him. "Someplace away from the drama of the last five years. A new home, new jobs and even a new puppy for Emma."
Silence filled the room for a few minutes while the news sank in. Finally, Robert looked at Anna and Mac and then turned to his daughter. "What do you need us to do?"
"You're not upset?" Robin had expected more of a fight.
"We will miss having you guys here in Port Charles but after everything that has happened, we understand why this is a good move for you." Anna smiled at Robin. "Besides you will only be one short flight away."
"Yeah, it's not like I have to change planes three times to see you like I did when you lived in Paris." Mac grinned at his niece.
Robin shook her head. "Never going let that go, are you?"
"Not on your life." Mac stood up and walked over to the couple. Robin stood up and he hugged her close. "I want you to be happy and safe Robin. We will miss you and Emma like crazy but we support your decision."
Patrick stood up behind his fiancée and feigned a look of hurt. "What about me?"
Mac rolled his eyes. "You too Drake, I guess." He held out his hand and waited for Patrick to shake it. "You better take good care of my girls and remember that me and her parents are only a flight away."
"Robin and Emma are my world Mac – I will do anything and everything I can to make sure we have a safe, normal life." Patrick understood where Mac's hesitation came from – he had let Robin down too many times to count over the past 10 years but he was going to spend the rest of his life proving how much he loved her.
Felicia walked over to them. "So what can we do?"
Robin shook her head. "You need to ask Maxie. I was told that all I needed to do was put on my dress and show up."
"Then let's call my daughter and get the show on the road." Felicia hugged Robin. "I am so happy for you – you are finally getting your happy ending."
Robin wrapped Patrick's arms tight around her and smiled. "Yes I am."
Robin went over her checklist one more time. "The movers will be here this weekend to pack up all the furniture and get the cars. Mac and Felicia will be here to help them and make sure everything is done right."
"And we have our bags packed for the flight tomorrow." Patrick walked over to her and kissed her neck. "Maxie has everything ready for the wedding."
"Great idea telling people that this is was our going away party – that way we can surprise them." Patrick and Robin decided to keep things as low key as possible – a formal going away dinner with a surprise wedding seemed to be a way to do that.
"Well I do love surprises – like what did you pack in your bag for our wedding night?" He had let Robin pack their bags for the trip out.
"Good things come to he who waits - you will find out tomorrow night." Robin was still checking off items on the list. "What time is everyone going to be here tomorrow?"
"Not until noon," Patrick took the tablet from her hand and set it down on the dresser, "which means we have time in the morning to double check the list. Right now I want to spend some time with my beautiful once and future wife."
Robin let him lead her to the bed. "I can't believe that this is our last night in this house." She laid down with him on the bed. "We have had some good times here."
Patrick laid down next to her and propped his head up on his hand. "And some really bad times. I still remember coming here for the first time after the lab explosion – I still couldn't believe you were gone. I saw you everywhere." He reached over and gently stroked her hair. "In our bedroom, the living room, the shower…"
"The shower?" Robin rolled over and gently stroked his face.
"We have a lot of good memories in that shower. The next place definitely has to have a shower big enough for two." He leaned over a kissed her. "I love you Robin, so much, and I will spend the rest of my life proving that to you."
"You need to do me a favor – this is our new start so let's not dwell on the past. We need to concentrate on our future and leave this baggage behind in Port Charles." He nodded in agreement and Robin kissed him once more. "You know what I am thinking?"
He leaned back over and kissed her neck. "What?"
"I'm thinking that our temporary housing may not have a shower built for two so this may be our last chance to take a shower together for a while." Robin got off the bed and headed to their bathroom. "Care to join me?"
Patrick didn't need to be asked twice – he jumped off the bed and joined Robin in the bathroom.
