Chapter 10

"No." Even in her weakened state Robin knew what was going on. She didn't know how long she had been out, only that she wanted to go home with Patrick.

"Not this time Jerry. Robin and I are going home to our children. She is my wife, my life and I will not let you keep us apart anymore." Patrick stood in front of Robin and then looked out through the doorway. "What did you do to Nikolas?"

"Just a small tranquilizer, the prince may still be of use to me at a later time. Now that she has woken up, my little bird and I can start our life together."

"No, please God, no." Robin began to cry and Patrick turned around, picked her up and held her close. There was no way in hell that he was going to let her go now. No, one way or another this nightmare was over tonight.

"Jerry, I will kill you before I let you anywhere near her again." Jerry did not doubt the sincerity of Patrick's words. Jerry knew that his resources were limited at the complex. He needed to get away to his safe house to regroup and make new plans to reunite him with his beloved Robin. Jerry began retreating from the room.

"You know what Patty boy, you win – today. See, I love the thrill of the chase. So you can go home today but I am not giving up. You have won this battle but the war is far from over. Know this; in the end I will have her. So enjoy your time together – while it lasts."

And then he was gone. Matt jumped up and ran to the door but Jerry had disappeared. He checked on Nikolas who was stirring already.

"Let's get the hell out of here." Patrick carried Robin down the hall and down the stairs. "I love you Robin."

"I love you too. Let's go home."

At the bottom of the stairs they met up with Sam and Jason. Jason quickly contacted Anna and told her to meet them at the boats – they had Robin and Matt.

"Patrick, I'm so sorry." Robin was still very weak but if she was trying to talk Patrick knew it was important.

"Sorry for what?"

"Gabriel…"

"Robin, no. It wasn't your fault. Jerry and Victor had nothing to do with Gabriel's death. It was an accident caused by a teenager who was high on drugs." Patrick's eyes filled with tears. "You are not responsible for what happened to Gabriel."

Robin began to softly sob, partly from exhaustion but also from relief. She felt like a 2 ton weight had been removed from her shoulders. Patrick just held her, rubbing her back and offering her what she had been missing for so long – comfort and love. Within minutes she was sleeping soundly against his chest as the boat took them back to Sonny's island.