"That is why I came in." "No, I mean after you came in and fell asleep." "No, I slept peacefully. I knew you were there and I was safe." "Well then you can come sleep in my bed." "I don't want to take your space." Robin said turning to look at him. "Robin, I want you to be safe and if you are with me then you can feel safe and get some sleep, because tomorrow is going to be a big day." "If your sure." Robin said. "Yes, come on let's go to bed." She went to her room and changed and then walked down and saw Patrick sitting on his bed. She moved over and sat next to him. "Patrick I don't know if this is a good idea." Robin said. "Look, to make it more comfortable I will sleep on top of the covers and you can sleep under." "Are you sure?" "Yes, now come on crawl in and get some sleep." Robin did as she was told and soon fell asleep. Patrick watched her for awhile and was soon asleep too.
The clock read 2:00 am when she woke covered in sweat and screaming.
"No, no get away from me. I don't want to go with you. Patrick help." Robin called out.
Patrick's eyes flew open and he turned the light on.
"Robin, Robin." Patrick said
Robin shot up and jumped off the bed.
"No, I was good." Robin said.
"Robin's it's Patrick."
Robin looked around for a minute and her heart settled.
"Sorry, I hurt you."
"You didn't." Patrick said. "Are you ok."
"I was having a nightmare."
"I know. Do you want to talk about it"
"No, I want to forget them." Robin said walking over to the window.
"Ok, I'll go get you some water." Patrick got up and left the room.
Robin sat back down on the bed and broke down into sobs. Patrick returned and saw her there. He sat the glass down and walked over and sat next to her. She leaned into him and he held her close.
"Why me?" Robin said softly.
"What you what?"
"Why did he chose me? Why did he take what was so valuable to me?"
"I don't know." Patrick said moving her hair to look in her eyes. "I don't know why anyone would want to hurt you."
"He not only hurt me. He took from me what no one has the right to. When we kissed earlier I felt so alive, like this is what someone should feel when someone kisses you."
"Robin, that is what you should feel. No one has the right to take what you don't want to give." Patrick sighed. "Maybe kissing you was wrong. You are going through a lot and I don't want to hurt you."
"No." Robin said standing up and facing him. "My first real kiss. Patrick I loved it. I felt like a real women and I would never want you to think other wise"
Robin guided Patrick's head up with her hands.
"You have given me so much and I couldn't ask for more. My nightmares will go away and I know Ai am safe here with you."
"I know." Patrick said covering her hands with his. "I always want you to feel this safe. How about we got back to sleep"
"Only if you hold me"
"I can do that." Patrick said.
They climbed back into bed and she placed her head on his chest and he wrapped his arm around her and they fell back asleep.
It was about nine when Robin woke up. She and Patrick were still wrapped in each other's arms. Robin smiled and looked up. Patrick was looking at her.
"How long have you been stuck like this?" Robin asked.
"Not long. Besides you looked so peaceful."
Robin moved and sat up.
"That was some great sleep." Robin said stretching.
"Well, I am glad." Patrick said. "Why Don't you go hop in the shower and I will make breakfast."
"Why don't you let me cook and you shower. I make a mean omelet." Robin said.
"Ok, if you are up to it. I don't mind cooking."
"Patrick, I understand that you don't want to make me feel like I am being forced to do some of the things Alex made me do, but I love to cook. I am really, really cook at it." Robin said.
"Well if you must." Patrick said
"I must, besides I showered about three hours ago when I could sleep." Robin said.
"Why didn't you wake me?"
"You need to sleep. I showered and it help me fall back asleep"
"Well, then I will go shower" Patrick said leaning in and kissing her.
"Good morning." Patrick said rest his forehead on her.
"Good morning." Robin replied.
"This is a great way to begin the day." Patrick said.
"Go, shower and come down and breakfast will be ready." Robin said.
She jumped out of bed and walked to the door. She turned and smiled at him before walking out the door. She found everything she was going to need and set about cooking.
Patrick showered and dressed and came down to find Robin dressed in a blue outfit with her hair up while she was cooking away.
"need any help?" Patrick asked.
"Nope, I am almost done." Robin said shutting off the burner. "How about you set the table"
"Ok." Patrick said and went about it. Robin brought food out on platters and Patrick grabbed juice and they sat eating.
"So, you ready to meet your mom and dad."
"Yea, I was thinking about it last night and I know I can handle anything that comes my way as long as you are with me."
"Well, I am not going anywhere. Alan said he would like to meet with you to see how he can help you become a doctor again."
"He wants to help me?" Robin said.
"Yes, he is fighting for you too." Patrick said.
Robin smile widen and Payttick knew her life was going to be good.
They finished eating and cleaned up.
"So what do you want to do today?" Patrick asked.
"Don't you have work?" Robin asked sitting on the couch.
"Noope, I have been due some vacation time and well I am taking it. Besides my dad can handle anything that comes up."
"Ok." Robin said. "Mac said I need to go down to the police station and sign my statement. Can we get that over with and then maybe go walk along the water."
"Yeah, the beach sounds fun." Patrick said.
Robin smiled and they headed out.