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Fifteen

Brenda set her bag down by the front door and stuffed her hands into her pockets. Her week long trip back to Port Charles had been a whirlwind. She felt that she hadn't accomplished nearly as much as she had wished. She hadn't spent as much time as she wished she could have with Robin. Even though she wasn't running away like before, she couldn't help but feel like she was leaving it all behind again.

"When does your plane leave?" Ned asked walking down the stairs.

"Edward is letting me use the company jet instead of flying coach, so, technically, whenever I want," she said with a smile. "Probably within the hour."

"You want some company? I can go check in with Brooke."

Brenda shook her head. "I don't think I'm going to go straight to California."

"Where are you going then?" She shrugged. "Wandering."

"Yeah. I told Lois I'll be back by the end of the week. I'll just have the jet drop me off then rent a car. A road trip can't hurt."

"It can when you're not used to anything but first class," he joked.

"I don't mind roughing it for awhile. Then I'll soak up the luxuries later."

Brenda hugged him. She had said good-bye to Monica and Edward the previous night, figuring they would both be working or sleeping by the time she finally left. Edward would only accept her leaving with the promise that within the year she would visit. With Emily gone, Brenda remained their only 'daughter'. She was privileged to be a part of the family still after all these years.

"I'm going to go. I need to stop by and see Robin. I'll call you when I get home." Brenda smiled, hugging him tighter.

"I'll see you soon."

Brenda nodded as she picked up her duffle bag and walked out to the waiting limo. She never thought she would be so sad to leave, but for some reason, today she was.

The drive to the hospital was quick. The driver stayed downstairs as she rode three floors up to find Robin. It wasn't that difficult.

"You're leaving?" Robin asked pulling back from their hug.

"I need to get back to work. Lois is swamped. I have a tour that needs all my attention."

"Anyone big and famous?" Robin asked. Brenda only smiled. "You better be bringing them through town and I better be getting free tickets."

"I'll let you know as soon as we schedule. I'm going to miss you."

"I'm going to miss you too," Robin said as they hugged. "Call me as soon as you get there and as much as you can after. We're not supposed to be strangers."

"I promise."

Brenda gave her one last quick hug before pulling back. "I get you some tickets when we come through town." Brenda pushed the elevator button. It dinged and opened almost immediately and she nearly collided with Jason. "Excuse me," she said softly before stepping into the elevator.

"Can we talk really quick?" he asked.

Brenda looked up at him. "No. I'm late."

"Two minutes?"

"I have a plane to catch." She said as the elevator doors slowly slid shut and he disappeared. Her eyes dropped to the floor and she took a deep breath, suddenly realizing that the reason she didn't want to leave was because there was so much unfinished business with Jason. Most of it should just be left unsaid.