Chapter 53
"I now pronounce you husband and wife. Patrick, you may kiss your bride." The words were barely out of the preacher's mouth before Patrick had Robin in his arms and was kissing her. "Ladies and gentleman, I now present Drs. Patrick and Robin Drake."
The small crowd cheered as Patrick pulled back and smiled at his wife. Robin reached over and took her bouquet from Emma's hand and the couple walked down the aisle together arm in arm. Mac picked Emma up in his arms and carried his great niece down the aisle, following her parents closely. "They finally did it – your mom and dad got remarried. I am so happy for them."
"Me too Uncle Mac." Emma was beaming as she looked at her Great Uncle. They watched as Patrick and Robin walked over to the rose trellis and started having pictures taken. Monica had insisted on throwing Robin and Patrick a small wedding in Lila's rose garden as a thank you for bringing Jason back home to her. Robin waved at Emma. "I think mommy wants us."
Mac couldn't help but survey their surroundings as he made his way over to the trellis, making sure that the family was secure. It had been two weeks since Robin's rescue and more disturbing evidence had come to light thanks to Lucky's work with the computer lab at the PCPD. Marcus had great plans for Robin and his future including, apparently, children. There were email messages to and from a fertility specialist in Switzerland with details from Robin's medical file, including her HIV status and what happened when she gave birth to Emma. They still hadn't been able to narrow down where he might be but Marcus Banks, aka Maksim Andrei Chernin, was now one of the 10 most wanted criminals being sought by the WSB for kidnapping, conspiracy, and medical fraud. Normally, the WSB wouldn't care about him but his connections to Helena, Grant Putman and Jerry Jacks made him a dangerous man.
After pictures were done, they headed into the Quartermaine mansion for the reception. After a wonderful dinner, it was time to start the party. Patrick went over the DJ and then headed back over to Robin while the DJ made an announcement."Would the newlyweds please take to the floor for their first dance?"
Patrick took Robin's hand and led her to the floor. Robin had told him to pick out their first song so she had no idea what they were dancing to. He pulled her into his arms and gently kissed her. "This is for you."
Robin smiled as the music started up and she recognized the song - A Thousand Years by Christina Perri.
Robin leaned into him, melting into his embrace and swaying with him to the gentle rhythm of the song.
The song was half over when Patrick began singing along, singing softly so only Robin could hear him.
Robin leaned back and smiled at Patrick, tears of joy filling her eyes. She was so grateful that they had survived the hell of the past 4 years to become stronger and more committed to each other than before.
The song ended and Patrick leaned down to kiss his bride once again. "I love you so much."
Robin tightened her embrace on her husband. "And I love you so much."