Chapter 8

"Dr. Hunter was released on the 18th at 1:00pm. This private flight took off at 3:12pm and went to a small private island in the Caribbean. Spinelli gave me the coordinates." Jason had gathered Patrick, Sam, Sonny, Robert, Anna, Nikolas, Noah and Mac together at Sonny's penthouse to make a plan for the rescue of Robin and Matt. Max and Milo were taking care of Spencer, Danny, Emma and Robbie in the upstairs playroom.

Robert was a welcome addition to the group. He had been deep undercover thanks to a mission he was sent on by Victor. Anna had been trying for months to get a message to him and when she finally did he left the WSB and made it his life's mission to bring his little girl home to her family. He spent as much time as possible with Robbie and Emma and used that time to show Emma places she could hide with her brother if bad men came in the house. He and Patrick even came up with code words to use to let Emma know it was safe to come out.

Patrick looked around the room and smiled. Only Robin could bring so many different people from so many different walks of life together for a common goal. A prince, mob enforcers, police commissioners, spies and surgeons all with one thing in common – they loved Robin. Soon they had a plan.

"I own a small island about 3 miles from this one" Sonny explained. "We can all fly out there on Nikolas's jet. I have several small boats we can use to travel to Jerry's place. Jason, Robert and Anna will be in charge of the recovery mission. Noah, I need you to stay at my house to set up for Robin. Even if she is out of the coma, she will still need help."

Noah started to object but Patrick interrupted," Dad he's right. I would feel better if you were waiting to take care of Robin when we get back. We'll have the cocktail with us and I don't trust anyone else to take care of her. Not only that but what if one of us gets injured? Having you there ready to take care of us is the best use of your abilities."

Patrick didn't want to admit the real reason he wanted his dad to stay out of the way. His wife and his brother were already in the line of fire. If something should happen to Robin and Matt, at least he knew his father was safe.

Anna, Robert and Jason went over the specifics of the plan and then everyone went home for the night. They were leaving at 5 in the morning and would be on the island by mid-afternoon. Hopefully tonight would be the last night he was away from Robin.

The children were being taken to a safe house with Max and Milo. They were told they were going on a fishing trip with the two enforcers and Emma and Spencer were thrilled. The younger 2 boys didn't understand but Sonny assured their parents that there would be plenty for all four children to do. Epiphany had been visiting with Milo and also volunteered to go. Patrick felt better knowing that. After all, even Jerry Jacks knew better to mess with Pip and all three would die before they let anything happen to the children.

After getting the kids belongings together and saying goodbye, Patrick lay in their bed and tried to sleep. He knew that he needed some rest before tomorrow but he couldn't sleep. He hadn't slept well since Robin had been taken from him but tonight was different. Tonight all he could think about was all the things that could go wrong tomorrow. What if Jerry has figured out they were coming? What if they were already gone? Has Matt been able to wake her? Does she have any memory loss? He was a neurologist; he knew the dangers of an extended coma.

Before he knew it, his alarm was going off. He hadn't slept at all but he didn't care. Today he would bring his wife home.