Chapter 11

Robin sat in one of Sonny's guest rooms trying to figure out the best possible way to leave. She needed to get to Jerry although he promised he'd come get her. She was smart enough and resourceful.

She went to the door and saw the hallway empty. "Good," she thought. She quietly walked to the top of the stairs where she could see the men still talking. She backed up and went to work. She found a back stairwell and went down. The place felt like a maze to her.

Eventually, she slipped out undetected and ran. She didn't stop running until she felt it was safe. She stopped for a minute. She pulled out her phone to call Jerry but there was no signal. "Stupid phone," she said aloud.

She walked all the way to the safe house and noticed the lights were off. She figured he was out looking for her. She went inside and turned on the lights. She took off her jacket and sat on the couch.

She pulled out her phone. She was glad to finally have reception. She called Jerry but it went to voicemail. "Jerry, I'm home. I managed to get away. You can stop looking for me. I'll be waiting."

She looked at her watch and saw it was past time to take her pills. She went to get a bottle of water and took her meds. She went back to the couch and tried to call again. Nothing. She laid across the couch her last thoughts of Jerry coming to get her.

Jerry ignored the phone calls as he sat on a plane. "Sorry Robin," he said aloud. He erased her voicemail and leaned back in his seat. "I have greener pastures to get to. You served me well." He turned off his phone.

Meanwhile, Max brought Robin's medicine to Sonny. "Is this everything Max?"

"Yeah boss."

Sonny looked at Jax and Luke before heading upstairs. He knocked on her door but got silence in return. "Robin, I have your medicine." He sighed and knocked again. He cracked the door whispering her name. He walked in to find the bed empty.

He dropped the bag on the bed and rushed to the bathroom. He could feel panic rising but he forced himself to calm down. He looked in the rest of the rooms but found nothing. He cursed underneath his breath. He hurried downstairs.

Luke and Jax stood up knowing something was off. "She's gone," he said.

"What do you mean?" Jax asked.

"I mean she isn't in the house," Sonny said.

"Perfect Sonny. How could she escape?" Jax asked yelling.

Luke cut in. "We need to find her before someone else recognizes her. Obviously, she isn't on a plane. What property around here has been vacant for a while?"

Sonny and Jax thought for a moment. "There's some property in the woods. Jerry could have taken her there," Jax stated.

"We'll go there," Luke said.

"Max!" Sonny yelled. He came in. "Get the car ready." They got in the vehicle not saying a word until they reached the house. The lights were still on.

Sonny went first with his gun in his hand. "Is that necessary?" Jax asked.

"Have you met your brother?" he shot back.

Sonny walked in to see Robin sleeping on the couch. He put his gun away. He cautiously approached her. Luke and Jax checked the rest of the house but there was no sign of Jerry.

Sonny tried to wake Robin up. "Robin, I need you to wake up." She stirred but didn't open her eyes.

"Jerry," she whispered. All three of them froze.

Sonny collected himself. "It's Sonny."

He bent closer. However she said, "You came back for me." Sonny's eyes filled with tears.

"I came back for you," he said his voice cracking. Sonny motioned for Max to carry Robin to the vehicle.

Sonny looked at Jax specifically. "I don't care if he is your brother. He's a dead man." He walked out of the house. They followed and got into the vehicle.

When they reached Sonny's house, Jax carried her in and up the stairs. He tucked her in like she was his child. "I'm so sorry," he whispered. He kissed her forehead and walked out.

Luke and Sonny watched him come down. "She's still out," he related. "I still can't believe she's been alive this entire time."

"Well he clearly skipped town. There's another problem: Franco," Luke said.

"Robin shot Franco," Jax said in disbelief. "Sonny didn't do it. Apparently, this new mob family didn't do it. It was Robin."

"That bastard is going to let her take the fall. It's not going to happen," Sonny said.

"How are we going to pin this on Jerry?" asked Jax.

"Are you willing to turn him in?" Sonny asked.

"For what he put everybody through, yes."

Sonny nodded. "Find him no matter what but Robin is going to be his downfall. Because of that he might go after Patrick and Emma."

"You can't put guards around his door," Luke said.

"I can still have them watched. If I need to, I'll take the fall."

"How are you going to explain your sudden guilt to Anna?" Luke asked.

"I'll worry about that," Sonny said. "You focus on telling Anna."

"Looks like there is nothing else to say," Luke said. "See you tomorrow." He left. Jax said, "Whatever you need I can do."

Sonny nodded and Jax and Luke soon left.

The next day...

Robin woke up wondering how she got back to Sonny's. She got out of bed angry with herself. How did they find her?

She found some clothes hanging on the closet door. She showered and changed. She went downstairs to see Sonny sitting at his desk. "Morning," he said.

"Morning," she deadpanned. "Why am I here?"

"You're safe here."

"I was safe where I was," she snapped.

He sighed. "Are you hungry?" he asked.

She glared at him. "Don't change the subject."

"Okay. Listen, we need to talk about Jerry." He saw her stiffen. He got up from the desk and stood in front of her. He placed his hands on her shoulders. "Jerry is gone."

She backed away. "You're lying," she sneered.

"Robin-

"No! Jerry...is coming to get me," she said saying the last part quietly. He averted his eyes as he felt helpless.

"Look, I need you to answer honestly. Did Jerry order you to kill Franco?"

She kept silent. She jumped at hearing a knock on the door. She quickly headed upstairs before Sonny could say a word. He answered the door and Anna and Dante came in.

"Dante. Commissioner," he said. They walked into the living room.

"We need to do a follow up," Anna said.

"You're wasting your time," Sonny said.

"Look Sonny, we really need you to cooperate," Anna replied.

Sonny rolled his eyes. "I have."

"We can do the interrogation here," Anna said.

"No," Sonny said. He walked out the living room but not before glancing at the top of the stairs.

Luke went to Anna's office to find it empty. He walked to the front desk and asked about her whereabouts. The officer related that she was going over to Sonny's house. He quickly went to his house.

Robin was laying in bed when she heard a woman's voice downstairs. The woman kept calling for Sonny and it was getting annoying. She went downstairs and saw the woman standing by the couch.

"Sonny isn't here," Robin said.

The woman froze at that voice. She slowly turned around and stood there shocked. "Robin," Carly whispered.

"Who are you?" she asked.

Carly arched an eyebrow. "Robin, it's Carly." Nothing registered and Carly moved forward.

Luke barged in and stopped when he saw Carly. "Carly, why are you here?" She gaped at him.

Robin turned around. "Luke, who is this woman?"

"Luke," Carly repeated trying to figure how this was possible.

"Robin, let me talk to Caroline." Robin walked upstairs.

"I can explain." Carly kept looking upstairs. "Can you? Robin is-was dead." Luke told her all about Germany, Franco, and Jerry.

"We have to tell Anna. Does Patrick know? Oh my god, he's going to be in such shock. Then Emma. Poor Emma. She's gone all this time thinking Robin has gone to heaven."

"Caroline," he said sternly. "Only a few know. You can't just lay this at their feet any kind of way. I need you to shut that mouth of yours."

"But-

"No," he said. "Robin doesn't know anything about Port Charles. Let us handle it."

For once, she was going to keep quiet. "Where's Sonny?"

"At the police station."

"I'm going," Carly said.

"No you're not and don't start with the "he's the father of my kids" shtick. Keep Robin company if she comes down but be careful she's not the same." Luke left hoping nothing would happen between the women.

Robin thought the house was quiet and she was hungry so she decided to go downstairs. She saw Carly sitting down on the couch. "You're still here."

"Yes," Carly said tentatively. "Don't you recognize me at all?"

"No. Am I supposed to? Look, I know Sonny is trying to help but I'll be fine once I go home. Now if you would excuse me?"

"Where are you going?" Carly asked.

"The kitchen. You coming or you're going to watch me eat," Robin said.

"I'll go with you," Carly said hoping to get something out of her. They found something to eat for breakfast. "Where did you learn how to cook?" Carly questioned.

"A friend," she said softly.

"May I ask what his name is?"

"Jerry. He-

"He what?"

"He's my only friend," she said. Her eyes showed so much sincerity that made Carly's blood boil. True, they hated each other but Jerry had basically brainwashed her.

"Where did you go? What did you do?" Carly asked.

"How do I know you won't go and run and tell Luke or Sonny anything? I can't trust anybody but myself and Jerry."

She sighed in frustration. "You can. Whatever you say stays with me."

Robin sighed. "I lived in Rome. I kill for a living." Carly's eyes widened. Luke's story was true.

"You don't have to say anything." She went back to cooking.

Carly decided to throw a name out there. "My friend Jason said I was a horrible cook. I kind of am. I do know how to make oven pizza."

"Got to eat something to survive," totally allowing Jason's name go over her head.

She tried again. "However, there is a girl worse than me...Brenda. She can't cook to save her life."

Again...no hint of recognition. Carly rubbed her forehead. She thought about Robin's family and the heartbreak they were going to endure once they saw Robin's condition.

Luke reached the police station and saw Sonny sitting alone. He went in and closed the door. "I take it that you haven't told Anna," Sonny said.

Anna was already gone when I got here. Are you going to go through with this?" Luke asked.

"We know she's responsible. Yes, I'm taking the fall."

"We got another problem. Carly knows." Sonny groaned.

"How?"

"Apparently she barged in and Robin came downstairs. I got there in time to explain what happened."

"Please tell me she is still at the house."

"After I forced her to stay behind. She wanted to come here."

Sonny closed his eyes. "Did you tell her the plan?"

"She'd be down here if I did." He nodded. Anna walked in from the side door. She looked at him suspiciously.

"I just thought I'd see my old friend."

"I'm conducting an investigation," Anna said. Luke nodded and then looked at Sonny.

A silent agreement passed between them. Luke went outside and called Jax. "You need to come to the police station."

"Sonny-

"Before you say anything, I'm coming clean. I'm guilty."

Anna arched an eyebrow. "What?"

"I screwed up. I did it. I'm responsible for that dirtbag getting shot. I'm just sad he isn't dead."

Anna shook her head. "Why the sudden admission?"

"Why are you questioning me?" he asked.

"You adamantly claimed your innocence. I don't believe you. You're covering. I want to know who it is."

"You believed Franco," Sonny shot back.

"Someone is lying. I think Franco wants to drag you through the mud. If you're admitting this then Shawn goes down too."

Sonny stayed silent. "Do you understand what I'm telling you?" Anna asked.

"I'm guilty. Arrest me."

"No. I can't believe I'm saying this but I believe you're innocent. Tell me the truth. What's going on?"