Chapter 13

Anna was batting so many emotions. She looked out the window with tears threatening to fall down. She blinked them back furiously.

Luke looked over. "Anna-

"Don't say anything. Just drive," she said her voice clipped. They stayed silent for the rest of the ride.

They walked onto the hospital floor and Anna saw Sabrina first. She inwardly groaned. She had grown fond of the woman and her heart was going to break soon. She walked up to the desk. "Commissioner Devane," she said.

"You know you can call me Anna," she replied. "Is anything being done with Franco at the time?"

Sabrina checked the logs. "Nothing is scheduled."

Anna smiled gratefully and walked to Franco's room. Luke followed but she turned around once they were outside his room. "I do this alone."

She went inside to find Ava in the room as well. "Am I interrupting something?"

Franco said, "No, not at all."

"Well, I need to ask you about the night of your shooting. Are you absolutely certain it was Sonny or one of his associates who shot you? Or was it another crime family?" she asked focusing her eyes on Ava.

"I've given you my statement already."

Anna nodded. "Mr. Franco, I know that Corinthos didn't shoot you nor did he put out a hit on you. My guess is that you didn't want to let the opportunity of framing Corinthos go by."

"Who shot me then?" he asked.

"We have other suspects in mind. Try not to tick anyone else off," she said leaving his room.

"Slim," Luke called.

"Franco knows I don't believe him about Sonny. I'm sure Ava wouldn't risk the same thing twice. So that only leaves...

"Jerry," he said. "I'm sorry Anna," Luke said.

"Me too. This is going to disrupt everything. I need to find Patrick." She walked off and saw Elizabeth at the nurse's station.

"Elizabeth," she said. She looked up from the computer.

"Hi Anna," she said.

"Have you seen Patrick? I need to speak with him. In fact, I need to speak with you as well."

"Ok," she said slightly confused. "I'll page him." Elizabeth did and looked back at Anna. "Is everything alright?"

"No. Wait, does Patrick have anymore patients to see?"

"No I don't," Patrick said coming up behind them. "Anna, what's going on?" Anna forced herself to be strong.

"I need to speak with you and Elizabeth in private."

Patrick nodded and said, "The conference room is over there." All three of them walked into it. Elizabeth and Patrick took a seat waiting for Anna to say something. She stood with her back against the wall.

"Anna, are you ok?" Patrick asked.

"Um, not really."

Elizabeth chimed in. "Are you sick?" Anna shook her head no.

"It's nothing like that. A situation has come up. This subject is very important to both of you. I would rather have this discussion somewhere else but you need to hear this. It's about Robin."

Both of sat up straighter. Anna breathed deeply. "Robin...there's some things that have happened. I wouldn't have believed it myself. I mean we went this entire time and now-

Patrick stood up and approached his mother-in-law. She was rambling and she never did that. "Anna, just breathe."

"I'm so sorry Patrick. You were moving on with Sabrina. Patrick, you need to sit down." He looked at her confused but he sat nonetheless.

"I saw Robin today."

"You dreamed about her," Elizabeth said.

Patrick looked at Anna. "It's alright. I still dream about her too." Anna closed her eyes.

"No. I saw Robin today. She's alive," she stated with all seriousness.

Elizabeth and Patrick sat there stunned. "What are you talking about?" he asked.

"Patrick, I know it's hard to believe. I saw Robin at Sonny's. Robin was kidnapped and Jerry Jacks had her. She's been alive this entire time."

He held her gaze and her eyes didn't waver. "This isn't funny," Patrick said. "Are you telling me the truth?"

"Yes."

Patrick ran his fingers through his hair. "She's alive," he said. He was glad he was still sitting down. He knew his knees would buckle if he were standing. He felt so many things: happiness, sadness, anger, confusion. He looked at Elizabeth who had tears in her eyes.

She gave him a weak smile before focusing on Anna. "Robin is really alive, Anna. Can we see her? How did she end up at Sonny's?" she asked.

"Yeah...about that. Sonny saw her last night and he, Luke and Jax took her to his place."

Patrick rolled his eyes. "Wait, they saw my wife...the mother of my child and they didn't think to call me or knock on my door," he said angrily.

"I know but there's a reason for that. Robin is not Robin anymore. Jerry did something to her. She didn't recognize me at all. As far as Sonny, she nearly killed him."

They both looked at her as if she was crazy. "Robin wouldn't shoot Sonny," Patrick said.

"She would if she was brainwashed to do so. Robin is different."

"I want to see her," Patrick said getting up from his seat.

"Ok. Just remember what I told you. Elizabeth, do you want to come?"

She nodded yes. They walked out and Patrick and Elizabeth went to change clothes. After they did, Elizabeth went to where Patrick was. "Patrick," she called out. He leaned against the locker. "My wife is alive," he said as it was hitting him. "What am I going to tell Emma? And Sabrina? Liz, how can this be happening?"

She placed a hand on his arm. "I don't know but we will figure something out."

They walked out and approached the elevator. Patrick narrowed his eyes at Luke. "You knew," he said.

Luke sighed. "I did. I found out in Germany. I couldn't tell you right off."

"So you told Sonny and Jax instead?" he shot back.

"Look, all that matters is what happens now," Anna said. The elevator opened and all four got in.

At Sonny's house, Carly and Jax were in the living room. Sonny was on the balcony. Carly said, "Can you believe this?"

"Not really but she's there. But she isn't really there. That light in her eyes has been tainted by my brother."

Carly sighed. "I'm sorry. What are you going to do about Jerry?"

"I'm not covering for him. He ripped a mother from her child. I can't deal with it this time. Robin is my friend."

Carly nodded. "I'm worried about Patrick."

Jax nodded. "I wouldn't want to be in his position."

Sonny was on the phone with Brenda. "Sonny," she said.

"Hey Brenda. Look, I need you to come to Port Charles."

"What's wrong?" she asked.

"Um, it's about Robin. I can't talk about it over the phone but just come home as soon as possible."

Brenda said she would get the next flight out. Sonny walked back in. "Who was that?" Carly asked.

"Brenda," he replied.

"You called her," Carly said annoyed.

"Don't start. Robin is Brenda's best friend."

Carly huffed. "You're right. I just don't want her causing trouble for Robin. Look, it is no secret I hated her but she saved Jason's life. Besides, that version of her was all Jerry. He needs to pay for what he's done."

They heard the doorbell ring. Sonny answered and Patrick barged in. "Where is she?" He saw Carly and Jax. He approached Jax. "Where is Jerry? That bastard kidnapped my wife and put me and my daughter through hell. Where is he?"

"I don't know Patrick," he said. "I promise we are going to find him," he said.

Sonny said, "Patrick, she's upstairs." He headed for them but Sonny blocked him. "Robin is not the same. She-

"Anna told me. Jerry brainwashed her or something."

Sonny nodded. "Let me talk to her first."

"Why? So you can get back into her good graces. You shot in our house because of Jax. You were supposed to be her friend."

"Patrick, I know what I did. Just listen, I can get her to talk to you." Patrick sighed. Sonny went upstairs and Patrick followed. Sonny walked in and closed the door.

Robin just sighed. "What is it now?"

"There's someone who needs to see you. Your husband."

"I don't have a husband," she stated.

He walked closer to her. "Yes, you do. His name is Patrick Drake. He is outside that door."

"I don't want to see him," she said.

"Robin, you have to. He can possibly get you to remember." Before she could protest further, Sonny walked out. "Be careful," he whispered to Patrick.

Patrick slowly got off the wall. His heart was pounding. He stood in the doorway and stared. His heart swelled with pain and joy. "Robin," he whispered.

"Hi," she replied. He let out a breath. Her voice. He didn't expect to hear anything else from her.

He walked up to her. He slowly touched her hand and then her face. Tears ran down his cheeks. "Robin, baby, it's me."

She felt bad for him but he had to be mistaken. Seeing Anna was one thing but this was a little too overwhelming.

"Robin, I can't believe it's really you," he said. Her eyes held his.

"Patrick I-

He kissed her with everything he had. However, she pushed him back. She put her hand over her lips. "Please," she said. "Don't do that. I'm not who you think I am. I'm not your wife."

Patrick shook his head. "No, we got married and we have a beautiful little girl. Emma Grace Scorpio-Drake. You have to remember me." He pulled her close before she could object.

"I'm sorry but I can't do this. I've never been married," she tried to say gently. She backed away from him. He couldn't fully process this. They were right. She must have been brainwashed.

"Robin, what's your last name?" he asked.

"Scorpio. It's not that uncommon."

He breathed in and exhaled. "Who's Anna?" Her eyes flickered to the door.

"A cop but she claims to be my mother. All those people down there seem to know all about me."

"They do. We love you. We've been grieving. Everybody thinks you're dead."

"I don't see how. I've been in Rome."

Rome. Jerry took her to Rome. "Don't you remember anything?" he questioned.

"My friend and Rome. Look, I truly feel bad for you but I'm not buying this. I've been alone most of my life until-

"Until who?"

"Until my friend came along," she replied.

He ran his fingers through her hair. "Robin, you need to listen to me. I'm a doctor and I need to run tests on you. I know you don't believe me but I'm telling you the truth."

"No, I don't need to go to a hospital. I have my meds. I'm fine," she stated. He was at least grateful to Jerry for that.

"Ok. You don't have to go with me but somebody can drive you," he said.

Robin sighed. "I'm fine." He felt anger at her stubbornness but mostly because of what happened to her. They destroyed his wife.

He approached her again and clasped the back of her neck. "I'm going to get you back. You may not remember but I'm going to fight for you and for us."

They heard a knock and Elizabeth was there. Her eyes teared up as she walked in the room. "Robin, it's me Liz."

She stared blankly.

"It's no use. She has no idea who we are," Patrick said.

Liz continued to stare at her friend. "You don't recognize us at all," she said.

"That's what he just said," Robin said a little irritated now. "Who are you?"

"I'm your friend," Liz said gently.

"I'm also a nurse at General Hospital." Robin nodded in understanding.

"Are we good friends?"

"Yes," she said softly.

"So I guess you thought I was dead too."

"You-

Robin's phone buzzed and she went to answer it. "Hello," she said.

"Hello Robin," Jerry said.

"Where are you?" she asked.

"I had to make arrangements for your release," he lied.

Patrick and Liz looked at each other. Patrick grabbed the phone out of Robin's hand.

"Listen you bastard, I'm going to kill you once I get a hold of you," he screamed into the phone. He heard Jerry chuckle.

"Sorry Patty but I don't think my dear Robin would like that very much. Ask Luke what happens when people try and double cross me."

Patrick hung up the phone. Robin took her phone back. "Is nothing in this house private?"

"Robin, that was Jerry Jacks."

"I know that," she shot back her voice hardening. "Soon enough, I'll be gone and you can go back to whatever you came from. Now get out."

Her transformation at the sound of Jerry's name scared him. "What happened to Luke?" he asked.

"I shot him in the leg," she said.

He blinked. "Robin, Jerry is no good. He-

"Is my friend and he's the only one I can trust. Not you or anyone else can change my mind. Now, you need to leave and take her with you." They tried once more to reason but it did nothing. Robin had switched back to whatever personality Jerry created.

Anna looked up as they descended. "What happened?"

"Jerry called and she flipped," Patrick stated.

Sonny clenched his fists. "What did he say?"

Elizabeth answered. "He must have said he would come get her."

Anna groaned. "Did he say where he might be?"

"Not that I know of," Elizabeth replied. Patrick just sat on the couch with his head in hands.

Switzerland

Jerry hung up the phone. He turned to his associate. "Is everything ready?"

The associate turned to him. "The package has been sent to Port Charles."

"Excellent," he said. "I think it's time I updated my friends on this situation." He walked out of his suite and caught a cab. He pulled out a picture of Faision.