Chapter 16

Duke met Anna at Sonny's and she knocked on the door. Sonny answered and let them in. "Where's Robin?" she asked as she walked into the living room.

"In the backyard with Max and Milo," Sonny answered. Anna paced back and forth. Sonny looked at Duke for answers. He shrugged his shoulders.

"Anna," Duke said.

"Robin did it. Robin shot Franco."

"How do you know?" Sonny asked.

"Jerry Jacks sent me a DVD explaining her crimes," Anna replied.

Duke asked, "How do you know what Jerry said is true?"

"Why would he lie about this Duke? If it means throwing Robin under the bus to save his own skin, he would."

"She has a point," Sonny said. "How do you want to proceed with this? I can have him taken out," he continued.

Anna rolled her eyes. "I can do that," she said. "Jerry needs to suffer. When I get through with him," she started to say.

"Anna, we have to be calm about this," Duke said.

"Calm! My daughter...my baby girl could go down for attempted murder if I don't do something."

"You can't abuse your power no matter how much you want too," Duke said. She huffed.

Sonny said, "I can make that sorry excuse for a human pay."

"Coffee importer," she said sarcastically.

"Importing coffee is a dangerous job," he replied. "Who else knows about the DVD?"

"Just me. I don't think he would send one to Patrick," Anna stated. "I'll call him later. First, I need to speak to Robin alone." Sonny told her to go out back while he and Duke stayed inside. Duke sat on the couch and Sonny poured him a drink.

"Too early right now. I need a clear head," Duke said.

"What do you think Anna's next step is going to be?" Sonny asked.

"In this frame of mind, I have no idea. But she will go for the jugular."

Anna approached Robin, Milo and Max. She cleared her throat to get her attention. They all turned around.

"Anna," Robin greeted.

"May I speak with you alone?" she asked before glancing at Milo and Max.

"Sure," she said. Anna watched as the bodyguards left before turning her full attention to Robin.

"Robin, there's something I need to ask you?"

"What is it?"

"Where were you the night Franco was shot?"

Robin rolled her eyes. "Haven't I gone over this enough?" she asked.

"Not really with me though," Anna said. "Did you shoot Franco?"

"If I say yes, then what?" Robin questioned.

"Then I would-

"Have to arrest me. If I say no, you wouldn't have to. The decision is yours to make," Robin responded.

"This is serious. You could be charged with attempted murder," Anna reasoned.

"Can you prove it was me?" she asked.

Anna sighed. "Yes, I can. I know it was you who broke into Kelly's diner. I know for a fact that it was you who took a shot at Franco."

Robin's expression remained blank. "Do what you need to do then," she said holding out her arms. Anna shook her head.

"Do you realize what you are doing?"

"I know exactly what I'm doing. If you aren't going to arrest me, then you should go," Robin said.

Anna placed a hand on her shoulder. "I'm not going anywhere. We aren't finished. Don't you want to know how I found out?"

"I have an idea," she said feeling her anger rising at the betrayal.

"Then you know he's willing to throw you under the bus," Anna argued.

Robin didn't say anything for a second. "I'm very aware of what my current situation is. Just go."

"I'll talk to you later Robin," she said. She started to walk away.

"So no arrests then?" she yelled out. Anna blinked back unshed tears.

"No." She walked into the house. "Let's go," she told Duke.

Robin walked in and stared at Sonny. "I need your help. Jerry...he sold me out. Somehow he got to Anna and I need to do something."

"Robin, let me handle it."

Robin steeled her eyes. "In case you have forgotten, I'm just as capable of protecting myself. I just need you to locate him."

"Robin, you can't leave your family behind to run after Jerry. You are needed here," he said.

"What family? The husband and daughter I don't remember. The mother who is a cop and can arrest me. No, they seem fine without me."

Sonny shook his head. "They aren't fine. Maybe if we talk to a therapist-

Robin snorted. "If you won't help me then I will have to find another way and no to seeing a therapist. There's nothing wrong with me."

He held his hands up in surrender. "Okay but it works. Trust me."

She was about to respond when the doorbell rang. "Hold on. Don't go anywhere," Sonny said. He answered the door to see Brenda.

"Hi Sonny."

"Hi," he replied. He let her in.

"You said something about Robin," she started. He nodded his head.

"Whatever you do, don't make a scene." She looked at him confused until she walked into the room.

"Robin," she said in disbelief. She looked at Sonny for answers when Robin didn't come rushing forward for a hug.

"She has changed Brenda. I thought maybe you could get her to remember something."

Brenda teared up and went slowly to Robin. "Robin, I'm your best friend. We've known each other since we were teenagers."

Robin nodded. "I'm sorry but I have to make travel plans once Sonny does something for me," her voice hardening at the last part.

"Where are you going?" Brenda questioned.

"I'm seeing a friend of mine. Excuse me," she replied. She went upstairs leaving them alone.

"What exactly happened?"

"Jerry Jacks had her."

"Jax's brother? Why would he do that? Does Jax even know about this?"

"He knows and Jerry is a sick freak. He kept her from Patrick and Emma."

Brenda rubbed her forehead. "Does Patrick know?"

"Yeah. He does."

Patrick walked the hospital halls when he saw Sabrina working the nurse's station. "Sabrina," he said. She willed herself to remain strong.

"Patrick."

"We need to talk," he said.

"What's there to discuss? Your wife-

He placed a hand over hers. "We need to talk in private." He led her to the conference room.

"I know it's over for us. Who can compete with a wife and mother returning from the grave? Emma must be glad about Robin," Sabrina said.

"Emma doesn't know yet. Robin...that bastard changed her. He manipulated and brainwashed her. She doesn't remember anything about Port Charles." Sabrina didn't know what to say. Patrick continued, "Everyone is virtually a stranger."

Sabrina sighed. "Is there anything I can do?"

"I need you with me when I tell Emma."

"Are you sure?" she asked.

"You are still family to us," he replied. Sabrina shook her head in understanding.

"When do you plan on telling her?"

"Tonight."

"Thank you. Sabrina, I-

She waved her hand dismissively. "You cherish what we had. We both know that second chances don't come often. I'm sure Robin will come back to you."

Patrick ran his fingers through his hair. "This isn't fair to you. You didn't ask for this."

"No but I'm glad I got the chance to know you and Emma. I guess I'll be allowed to hang out with Emma."

"Of course. Emma loves you and I-

"Don't say it. I don't want to hear you say it," she interrupted. "I need to go back to work. Just call me when you are ready to tell Emma." She walked out the conference room. Patrick took a few minutes to collect himself before walking out.

"Patrick," he heard. Sonny had gotten off the elevator.

"What's wrong?" Patrick asked concerned.

"Do you have a minute?" Sonny asked. Patrick nodded and went back into the conference room.

"Robin wants to leave town."

Patrick eyed him. "Why?"

"Jerry sent a DVD about Robin. She is the one who shot Franco. Anna confronted her this morning and now Robin wants to go after him."

Patrick groaned. "This can't be happening. What does she plan to do?"

Sonny tilted his head. "Do you want to know the answer?"

"She can't leave. She still doesn't know anything about her life. You have to stall her."

"I tried but she's stubborn as a mule. She thinks I'm out right now trying to track him down. Brenda is with her."

"Brenda...when did she get here?"

"This morning after Anna left."

"I need her over at my house. I was going to tell Emma tonight. Maybe I can get as many people there and intervene."

"What time?"

"7 o'clock."

"We'll make sure she gets there," Sonny said.