CHAPTER 21
Patrick: Did you say your parents? He asks shocked
Sabrina nods her head nervously...
Sabrina: I did...
Patrick: That's fantastic! He finally says happy for her that her parents surprised her with a visit.
Sabrina: It would be but I haven't told them anything about Robin or what happened to Noah or me.
Patrick: Oh, well...I won't say anything if that's what your worried about my love.
Sabrina: No, I'm not worried about you...I'm worried about Felix! She laughs. You know he has a big mouth.
Patrick: Uh, yea...that's putting it lightly....he laughs. Just tell him not to say anything.
Sabrina: I guess...
Patrick: I'd love to meet my in laws! He says heading into the house...let's go inside...Patrick wait! She grabs his hand.
Patrick: What's wrong?
Sabrina: Nothing, I just love you that's all, she says pulling him in for a quick kiss....okay, let's go...she teases.
Patrick: Just like my wife to tease me like that he laughs....he shakes his head and they go inside.
George (Sabrina's dad): There you are! We were getting worried.
Emma: Daddy! She says jumping in his arms.
Sabrina: Mama, daddy....she takes a deep breath, I'd like you to meet my amazing husband, Dr. Patrick Drake! She smiles.
Patrick: These are my parents George and Maria Santiago...
Maria: Dr? Well, well....she smiles.
Sabrina: Mama, she lightly taps her shoulder in embarrassment.
Patrick: It's okay, he laughs....When I first met Sabrina she literally ran into me, and couldn't speak, he laughs.
Sabrina: Patrick!
Patrick: What? You did...he teases....she shakes her head.I thought it was cute! He winks.
Patrick shakes his father-in-laws hand and gives his mother-in-law a hug.
Patrick: It's wonderful to meet you! He exclaims.
Maria: You have a beautiful home! And your daughter is absolutely precious she smiles at Emma who is a little shy.
Patrick: Well, thank you very much...he says with his arm around Sabrina's waist. I see you've met your grandson? He smiles, looking at Noah in the pack and play napping.
George: We did...he's beautiful, he smiles.
Patrick: Let's sit, can I get you anything? Tea, coffee?
George: I'd love some coffee if it's not to much trouble.
Sabrina: Not at all daddy...I'll get a pot going for all of us. She excuses herself and let's Patrick get to know her parents a little bit...Emma runs off to play in her room.Patrick: So, how long are you in town for?
Maria: A couple of weeks...we couldn't stay away from our new grandson any longer, she smiles.
Patrick: Well, I'm thrilled to finally meet you...I've heard wonderful things about you both.
George: You as well, son...I understand that you're a widow?
Maria: Yes, Sabrina told us about your late wife...we are terribly sorry...
Patrick: I, ah...well, yes and no...he says...not knowing how to respond.
George: Yes, and no? She's either dead or not son, which is it.
Sabrina: Daddy!
Patrick: No, it's okay....he says helping his wife with the coffee tray. They have a right to know.
Maria: Know what? She asks confused.
Patrick explains how Robin was held captive for over a year, and how Sabrina helped put him and Emma back together...
Patrick: That's when I fell in love with your daughter/stepdaughter. I honestly don't know where Emma and I would be right now without her...he says giving her a soft kiss.
George: That's my Mija...always putting others first, he smiles proudly seeing Patrick and his daughter holding hands.
Patrick: I just want the both of you to know that I am incredibly in love with your daughter. I plan on being with her until you have to put me in a grave, he laughs.
Sabrina: I'm counting on it, she winks.
Patrick: Where are you staying? He asks....your welcome to stay here.
Sabrina looks at him with a look like are you nuts?
Maria: Oh, thank you Patrick, but we've actually found a wonderful hotel...the Metro something?
Patrick: The Metro Court! We know the owner! If you need anything just tell her you are my in laws and she'll make sure you get whatever you want...Her name is Carly Jacks.
Maria: We will, she smiles....well, George sweetie, we've had a long day...and flight...that jet lag is starting to kick in...
George: Yes...it is..he yawns...Mija, he says standing up to give his daughter a hug...
Sabrina: Daddy, I'm so happy you're here, she says with a little tear.
George: So are we...see you tomorrow...
Maria: Why don't you come by the hotel for brunch? Bring the kids?
Patrick: That would be wonderful!
Patrick, Emma & Sabrina say goodnight to her parents and put the kids to bed.
Patrick, Sabrina, Emma and baby Noah arrive at the hotel to meet her parents for brunch.Carly sees them come in and is happy they are all together again.
Carly: Patrick! Sabrina! Hey, she says hugging them both.
Sabrina: Hey Carly...good to see you.
Carly: You too...Do you guys have reservations?
Patrick: Actually Sabrina's parents do. He replies We're meeting them for brunch. Do you know if they are in the dining room?
Carly: Oh, wow...I didn't put two and two together, she smiles.So they are your parents...
Sabrina: Yep, they surprised us with a visit yesterday.
Carly: They are waiting your arrival, she says showing them into the dining room. How's Noah doing, she says admiring him from his car seat.
Sabrina: Amazingly well! Considering all he's been through.
Carly: I'm so glad everything worked out. It's been a rough few months for you guys, huh?
Emma: Yep! She says making everyone laugh.
Carly shows them to their table and they enjoy brunch with Sabrina's parents.
Maria: I'm glad you were able to join us for brunch, she says as the all get up and get ready to leave.
George: Sabrina, mom and I need to speak with you privately...can you meet us in our room?
Sabrina looks worried.
Sabrina: Yea, of course, let me just walk Patrick and the kids out to the car...I'll be right up. They hug the kids and Patrick.
Patrick: What could that be about he says walking out to the car with Sabrina.
Sabrina: I'm not sure, but it doesn't sound good...
Patrick: Want us to wait, he asks moving her hair out of her eyes.
Sabrina: Nope, I'll find a way home...she hugs her husband.
Patrick: Alright, well, call me if you need me, he kisses her...
Emma: Are you coming home?
Sabrina: Eventually, sweetheart, my mom and dad need to talk to me...I'll be home after that, she says stroking her cheek.
Emma: Ok, she says and hops in the car.
Patrick: You better go, he winks...I'll see you at home.
Sabrina: Of course, she kisses him again...I love you.
Patrick: I love you more!
She watches her family drive off and heads back to the hotel to go to her parents room afraid of what they are about to tell her.