Robin's been hiding the fact that she did not go to the sperm bank but that Patrick's actually the father of her child… their child. She hasn't told him for several reasons, and if he finds out, she feels he'll only feel obligated to be there for their child together. Patrick's been suspecting that Robin's carrying his child, especially since the day he found out that the condom broke. What happens when Patrick finally asks her if he is the father of her baby?
-13-
"I was really terrified you weren't going to show up," Robin said for the third time in the last fifteen minutes, as she kicked her feet up underneath her, and she let a sigh leave her lips. "But you didn't miss the ultrasound, Patrick."
Patrick chuckled, as he looked at her, as he popped a piece of popcorn into his mouth. "I told you I was dead on serious about this baby – our son."
"Oh geez, I am not going to get into this again," Robin scoffed, as she looked over at him, and flashed him a little smile. "I don't want you to be disappointed when you find out we're having a girl."
"I'll be fine because we're having a son," Patrick said, as he pulled her close, feeding her son of the popcorn in his hand. "Just trust me, okay?"
"Whatever," Robin said, as she snuggled into him, looking at the movie playing on the screen. "I still cannot believe you have never seen this movie. Never Been Kissed is a classic."
"To you, it is, and to me, it's completely boring. I am only watching it to get on your good side," Patrick chuckled and groaned when Robin pinched his side. "Ow! What was that for?"
"I don't know," Robin said, giving him an innocent smile, and then grabbing the DVD remote, pressing the pause button. "Do you think we can talk about something important?"
Patrick looked at Robin and he noticed that she seemed to be pretty serious. "Robin, you're okay, right? The baby is okay?"
"Yes and yes. We're fine but there is something that you need to know."
When he nodded, she continued, she took a deep breath. She wasn't exactly sure how he was going to handle the news.
You remember the Backyardigans stuffed animal, Austin, that you gave me?"
"That weird looking thing that was supposed to be a kangaroo?" Patrick asked, as he looked up at her. "I swear, it still gives me the creeps every, single time I think about it's face."
"Well, um, I – gave it away," Robin admitted, looking down to the floor. "I was such a fool for even doing it. I gave it to Nadine to give to one of the kids in pediatrics. I was going to ask for it back but she had already gone up. I really am sorry."
"Hey, hey, it's okay –"
"No, it's not," Robin frowned, as she looked up into his eyes, tears pooling in her brown eyes. "How can you be so forgiving after I gave our son's gift away that his Daddy gave me?"
'I knew she thought we were having a boy,' Patrick thought to himself, as he looked into her eyes.
"Because I know you wouldn't do it intentionally, Robin. Hell, after you wanted a child, I tracked down every man you wanted to be a potential father," Patrick said with a sigh leaving his lips. "I was really mad that I wasn't on your list but I should have known."
"You told me straight out that you didn't want this, but the fact that you want this, it makes me overwhelmed with so much joy in my life. I am just thankful that you aren't making my pregnancy hell right now," Robin replied, as she touched the small bump on her stomach, and she sighed softly.
"Robin, I was a complete jerk for what I did, but I am glad that I did. I am sorry to say it, but if I hadn't, you would probably be carrying Jax's, Nikolas's, or even Leo's child, and that's just something I don't think I would have been able to handle."
Robin touched his chest lightly and then grabbed some popcorn from the bowl that was on his lap. "You truly are an amazing man."
"I really am glad you gave Austin away. I think he would have scared our son to death," Patrick said with a shudder. "If he scared me, he definitely would have scared him."
Robin grinned at him. "I was thinking that we could have Liz help us with the baby room? I mean, I don't know if you know this, but Elizabeth is an amazing drawer and painter."
"Hm, I might have to see some of her work to see what I am up against," Patrick teased, as he rubbed her thigh gently, and he flashed her a smile. "When do you want to start picking out a theme for his room?"
"How about tomorrow? I mean, I am off from work and so are you," Robin giggled, as she saw the shocked look on his face. "What? I checked your schedule."
"You had this planned out, didn't you?" Patrick whispered into her ear, sliding his arm around her shoulders.
Robin smiled, as she looked up into his eyes. "Would you be mad if I did? I just want this child to be happy, healthy, and to have both of their parents to love him or her."
It still amazed her that Patrick wanted a role in their child's life and that was something she had wanted from the start. Sure, they weren't together, but the fact that she was going to have Patrick in their child's life, it excited her. All she knew was she wanted to talk about other things besides their baby. After all, the last thing she wanted was to freak him out any more than she had in the beginning of her pregnancy.
"So, how's your dad doing?" Robin asked, popping a piece of popcorn into her mouth since she was still hungry. "I haven't had the chance to talk to him."
"Oh – um, he's been pretty cool actually about the whole pregnancy thing," Patrick said with a smile on his face, as he looked into her eyes.
Robin knew she was pregnant, but ever since she found out that she was pregnant, and with Patrick's child, that's all the two of them talked about. It was starting to worry her and she knew if they didn't talk about anything else. Robin Scorpio was going to feel like she was losing her mind. God, she cared about Patrick, and she loved that he wanted this baby, but sometimes, it was a little bit too much.
"I am really glad to hear that," Robin said, popping a couple more pieces in her hungry mouth. "I am going to need your father for a consult later this week."
"What about?" Patrick asked, as interest struck his eyes. "You and the baby--"
"Patrick, do you think it would be possible if you can get me a container of fudge mocha from the supermarket for me? Pretty please?" Robin asked with a huge smile upon her face.
"But you're already eating, baby, and you already had some chocolate earlier," Patrick said, not really wanting to leave her here by herself.
"But Patrick!" Robin whined, as a knock came at her door. "Can you get that for me?"
Patrick nodded, wondering who that could be, and he kissed the top of her head. As he walked over to the front door of her apartment, he pulled it open to see a happy Elizabeth.
"Hi Elizabeth, what brings you here?" Patrick asked, as he looked at her with a smile.
"Oh – um, I didn't know you would be here. I could come back later and –"
"No Elizabeth. Patrick was just leaving to Kelly's to get me something to eat, weren't you?" Robin reminded him, as she watched Elizabeth come into her apartment, taking a seat next to her.
"You're lucky she's here," Patrick winked, as he walked out of her apartment, leaving her alone with Elizabeth.
"Oh my God, Liz! He's driving me crazy," Robin groaned, as her head leaned back against the pillow. "All he wants to do is talk about baby stuff and my pregnancy! I'm going insane."
