They were settling into bed when his cell rang. He picked it up. "Hello, Dr. Drake" "This is DA Alexis Davis. I am sorry to be calling so late, but I needed to let you know that Alex King as requested a speedy trail and it starts tomorrow at ten in court room three"
"Ok, well be there." Patrick said hanging up. "What's going on." Robin asked climbing into bed. "That was DA Davis. Alex is going to trial tomorrow." "So soon?" "Yes, he has requested a speedy trial. We have to be the courthouse by ten"
"Ok, well as long as you are with me, I will be fine. I have to fight for me as everyone else does." "Yeah, let's sleep." Patrick said climbing in. He wrapped his arms around her and they fell into a peaceful sleep.
Alex's trail began the next day. Robin woke in a cold sweat knowing something might happened that she feared most. She dressed and sat looking out the window looking at the neighborhood she could call her own. She always wanted to be in a house with a community around her where she was free and happy. The only way she knew that could happen is if Alex went away and never came back. She wanted to be with Patrick and have a great future with him.
She smiled as she felt his arms wrapped around her middle. "Why didn't you wake me?" Patrick asked settling behind her.
"Because you look so peaceful and I wanted a few minutes to just look at the world." "It's a big day ahead of us." "I know, all I thought we'd be doing was finishing our house, not sitting in a courtroom. I needed to go shopping for clothes because I have none." "Well, let's see it is seven now. How about we go eat and I will call in a favor from a friend who owns a shop and we can get you some clothes." "That would be great." Robin said. "What are you in the mood for"
"I can go for anything, what do you want"
"Banana pancakes." Robin said. "Ok, well the Metro-Court has the best in town." "Isn't that a hotel"
"Yes, but the restaurant is open to everyone. I'll go get dressed and we can leave." "Ok, I'm going to call my mom and dad and tell them about the trial." Robin said. Patrick went to move but Robin stopped him. "It was great to sleep in your arms again"
"Yeah, it was great." Patrick said moving to kiss her cheek but Robin moved and he kissed her lips.
They arrived at the Metro-Court and found Sonny and his kids there.
"Looks, it's Robin and Patrick." Michael said running over. "Hi"
"Hi Michael. I got your card and I must say I loved it." Robin said. "Are you better?" "Yep all better." Robin said. "And how are you." "I still have nightmares about the water and sharks." Michael said. "Michael, I think Robin and Patrick are here to eat." Sonny said coming over.
"Can they join us?" Michael asked. "Michael, they need some time alone." Sonny said. "Oh please wont you join us?" Michael asked.
"If it's ok with your dad." Robin said. "We'd love to." "Can they please dad?" "Ok, we haven't ordered yet." Sonny said. They all sat down and the waitress came over. Sonny put the orders for the kids in fallowed by Robin, Patrick and then Sonny figured out what he wanted. "So what do you have planned for the day?" Robin asked. "Well Michael and Morgan are spending the day with there mom. She co owns this hotel." "That cool." Robin said. "What are you doing today?" Michael asked.
"Some shopping, and a very boring meeting." Robin said. "Sounds boring." Michael said and Robin laughed. Their food came and they sat eating and talking. The kids headed to wash their hands while Sonny, Robin and Patrick sat at the table. "So what is really going on?" Sonny asked.