Author's Note: Same night as the last chapter, picking up after Robin and Brenda get to their apartment.
Robin Scorpio wasn't anyone's fool. She learnt things over the years from her mother and father, both living on the edge all their lives, and she was no fool to the world of crime and danger. Sitting in her apartment that she shares with Brenda Barrett, her best friend, Robin wonders what has become of her ex-boyfriend. After everything that was said between them, she couldn't help but wonder if he ever thinks of her. If he ever thinks of what could have happened had she had the baby.
Though she doesn't want to, the memory of the day she had her abortion comes to mind. She had been so scared and angry, she wasn't ready to be a mother. She wasn't ready for all the responsibilities that came with that. But most of all, she wasn't ready to be stuck in the life of a mob wife. Robin knew better than anyone what happens when a woman gets pregnant from someone in the mob. It was one thing when Jason was just a courier, but an enforcer was another thing entirely. She just wasn't ready.
She was only eighteen years old. She had so much to do, so much to see, so much life to live. A baby just wasn't in the plans. It just wasn't part of her life goals at the moment. That paired with HIV, the possibility of having a child born HIV positive, it scared the life out of Robin. With everything that was weighing on her, an abortion was the best option for her.
One thing Robin will never forget. The one thing that will forever haunt her every dream, the one thing that will never be erased from her memory, is the look in Jason's eyes when she told him everything that would make him walk away. Robin knew him better than anyone and she knew exactly what to say that would break him. A part of her had hoped it wouldn't work, but she knew better than that. He stayed for the procedure, needing to see her have it done, before he walked away from her forever.
"Not forever." Robin whispered to herself. "I'll make it up to you. I don't know how...but I will."
A knock at the door pulled Robin's head out of her thoughts.
"Hey, you ready to head to Mac's?" Brenda stuck her head in to find Robin sitting by the window. "You okay?"
"Yeah." Robin smiled reassuringly, grabbing her jacket from atop her bed. "I'm ready."
"I know I don't have to say this, but you shouldn't assume anything about Jason." Brenda said carefully. "For all we know, he could have moved on by now."
"I don't care if he married Miss Universe." Robin stated, not wanting to think of Jason moving on. "I'll figure out a way to get him back. We made a promise to each other...I know it still stands."
"Robin, you broke him...I doubt..."
"Don't." Robin stated. "Just don't. Lets go."
Without another word, Brenda, the dutiful best friend, followed Robin out of their apartment and into their rental car to head to Mac Scorpio's house. They've been gone from Port Charles for two years and now they are finally back. Brenda couldn't help but wonder what has become of all the people she loved so dearly. Though she wanted to call them so many times over the years, she promised Robin to cut all ties to Port Charles until she was ready to return. Now that they're back, Brenda wanted nothing more than to reconnect with people from her past and hope that they will still accept her despite all the things Robin did and is about to do.
"Robin!" Mac exclaimed, pulling his niece into his arms. "Its so good to see you! When did you get back? Why didn't you tell me you were coming home?"
"Whoa! I missed you too Mac." Robin laughed at his enthusiasm. "You remember Brenda right?"
"Of course, Brenda, its nice to see you again." Mac ushered them in. "How have you both been?"
"We've been great." Robin smiled brightly. "We actually came back to help out with L&B Records. Lois has been handling it for the last two years, but Brenda wants to get back in the groove of it."
That was one of the things Brenda appreciated about Robin. She did so much talking that Brenda merely stood by, not having to say a single word or explain anything. Over the last two years, Brenda gained a new appreciation for Jason. No wonder he didn't talk so much. With Robin by his side, he never had to.
Just then, Georgie and Maxie came walking down the stairs for dinner. Both stopping dead in their tracks at the sight of Robin and Brenda. Between the two girls, Georgie still loves Robin as much as she ever has, but Maxie couldn't stand her cousin. After the breakup between Robin and Jason, she had confronted Jason for hurting Robin, only to find out that it was Robin's fault. Maxie listened to Jason tell her all about what happened between him and Robin, only because Maxie wouldn't shut up until he did, and that's when she saw Robin in a whole new light.
Now that Jason is dating this new girl, Elizabeth Webber, the only person in this entire town that knows what Maxie's going through as far as having another person's heart in her chest, Maxie wasn't happy with Robin being back in town. Although Maxie wasn't usually a loyal person, she was too connected to Elizabeth to want Jason to give Robin a chance.
"Robin!" Georgie exclaimed, running into her cousin's arms. "I can't believe you're back."
"Hey Georgie!" Robin pulled away to look her over. "You look so beautiful!"
"Thanks." Georgie blushes slightly. "Hi Brenda!"
"Hey." Brenda hugs the girl slightly. "Its nice to see you again."
"Well, Maxie, aren't you going to come down and say hi?" Mac asked his other daughter, who remained on the stairs.
"Hi." Maxie said plainly, walking over to Mac. "I have to go. Carly's nanny had an emergency come up and she asked me to babysit."
"Oh, of course, be careful." Mac hugged Maxie. "Are you staying over there tonight?"
"I should be home by eleven." Maxie shook her head, turning to Brenda. "Nice outfit."
"Thanks." Brenda smiled, knowing that Maxie was the fashionable one in the family. "Same to you."
"Later family." Maxie walked past Robin and out the door, meeting up with one of Sonny's guards to be driven to Harborview Towers.
"What's up with her?" Robin questions, staring at the door where Maxie just walked out of. "Was it something I said?"
"Don't mind Maxie." Georgie says quickly. "She's just like that with everyone."
"Who's hungry?" Mac changed the subject, guiding them into the dining room. "Maxie and Georgie were cooking all afternoon."
Robin was confused by Maxie's little outburst, but further confused by a high chair by the table and once place setting more, even after Georgie added two for her and Brenda. Looking at Mac for an answer, she was answered by the front door opening and closing, the sound of a toddler mumbling softly.
"Sorry we're late. Kristina just didn't want to get dressed today." Alexis apologized as she walked into the dining area. "She's just been so fussy all day."
"She just misses daddy." Mac teased, taking his daughter into his arms, oblivious to Robin's shocked expression. "Don't you Krissy?"
The little girl giggled happily, her full attention on her father, not at all bothered by the two women she never met before.
"Oh, Robin, Brenda!" Alexis exclaimed, surprised. "What a pleasant surprise!"
"Its nice to see you again Alexis." Brenda smiled brightly, remembering the woman from before she left with Robin. "Your daughter is so beautiful."
"Yes, she is." Alexis agreed, walking over to help Mac put Kristina into the high chair.
"Alexis and Mac are getting married in a few months." Georgie informed her cousin, who was still shocked. "Its a long story...trust me."
Getting to the penthouse level, Maxie stopped in the middle of the hall, glancing from Jason's penthouse to Sonny's. Checking the time, Maxie made up her mind. She still had a few minutes before she had to be at Carly's penthouse to babysit Morgan. She had another reason to give Elizabeth and Jason the heads up about Robin...they're watching Michael for Carly and Sonny.
Maxie has only watched Michael twice and the kid was a complete menace. Thankfully it will only be Morgan tonight. Seeing Marco at the door, Maxie walked up to him, a smirk on her face. If nothing else, he was a real looker.
"Ms. Jones." Marco greeted. "Can I help you with something?"
"I need to see Elizabeth." she said simply. "Would you mind letting her know that."
Marco eyed her intently for a moment before raising his hand, telling her to wait a moment, before knocking on the door and sticking his head in.
"What is it?" Jason groaned, pulling away from Elizabeth, her still straddling him.
"Maxie Jones for Elizabeth." Marco informed.
Elizabeth shook her head, getting up off Jason before fixing her clothes.
"Let her in." Elizabeth smiled slightly, turning to look at a frustrated Jason. "Its not like we don't have to babysit tonight anyway."
"Right." Jason forgot about the call Carly made about Leticia not being able to make it in tonight. "I'll get his room ready. You deal with her."
As Jason walked up the stairs, Maxie came walking through the door.
"Still can't believe you landed a guy like that." Maxie commented, staring after Jason as he bounded up the stairs. "He's fine as hell."
"As always, its nice to see you Maxie." Elizabeth laughed softly. "What's up?"
"Oh, right, I came here for a reason." Maxie looked at Elizabeth. "Just thought I'd give you the heads up. Robin's back and she's not alone."
"I know, Brenda Barrett's with her." Elizabeth gestured for her to sit down. "She was scheduled to come in tomorrow though."
"Robin loves to surprise people." Maxie shrugged, not at all surprised that Elizabeth knew Robin was coming back. "They probably caught an earlier flight."
"Thanks for the heads up." Elizabeth smiled slightly. "You want anything before you babysit Morgan?"
"Some junk food would be nice." Maxie smiled slightly. "That penthouse is void of anything remotely fattening."
"I just stocked up Jason's cupboards. You're welcome to anything you want." Elizabeth gestured to the kitchen. "I'm going shopping for groceries tomorrow, so you can take what you want."
"Sweet!" Maxie jumped up from her seat. "Oh, and one more thing...she'll be stuck for a moment on finding out about Alexis and Mac having Kristina and getting married, so that should give you some time, but not much."
"Thank you Maxie." Elizabeth shook her head, watching as the teen bounded for the kitchen, turning to see Jason coming down the stairs. "Robin and Brenda are in town."
"Not what I wanted to hear." Jason groans, walking over to sit beside her. "I guess there's no difference between tonight and tomorrow."
"You okay?" Elizabeth moved to sit on his lap, gently stroking the hair at his nape. "You can talk to me about anything, you know that right?"
"I know, but there's nothing to talk about." Jason assured, kissing her softly. "She used to mean something to me and now she doesn't. All I care about is us."
"Glad we agree on that." Elizabeth laughed softly, Jason's fingers tickling her side softly. "I have to admit something though...I'd rather take on Robin than to babysit Michael tonight."
"Come on, he's not that bad." Jason shook his head, although he knew that his godson and Elizabeth weren't exactly on the best of terms. "We'll be okay."
"He doesn't like me." Elizabeth pointed out, even though she was sure Jason knew that.
"He'll come around." Jason kissed her softly. "He's just mad because I'm not giving in to his every whim."
"I hope you're right." Elizabeth settled in against him as Maxie came walking out of the kitchen with a bag of stuff. "You sure you have enough?"
Maxie couldn't help the laughter that bubbled up in her.
"Yeah. I'm sure." Maxie picked up the bag as proof. "Thanks for the stuff."
With Maxie out the door, they knew they had ten minutes or less for Michael to come over. Then they won't be alone until eleven o'clock when Carly and Sonny get home. The last time that Michael stayed over, he made it a point to not give Jason and Elizabeth a moment's peace all night.
"Maybe I really should stay at my studio tonight." Elizabeth said jokingly, running her fingers through his hair.
"You wish." Jason smirked, claiming her lips, knowing they only had a few more moments. "You're stuck in this just like me."
"I may have to rethink this relationship." Elizabeth laughed softly, laying her forehead against his. "Your hair is starting to grow out."
"And what?" Jason arched his eyebrow. "Want me to cut it?"
"No." Elizabeth blurted out, blushing at how fast she said that, lowering her voice. "No...I like it like this."
"I know." Jason smirked, moving from under her at the knock on the door. "Let the fun begin."
"Yipee..." Elizabeth says sarcastically.
Author's Note: Thanks for the reviews. I don't want to get to into Jason/Carly/Sonny history so I'm just going to give you the highlights.
Sonny and Carly had a one night stand years ago that resulted in Michael. They never saw each other again until Jason introduced them.
Jason and Carly never had sex, but they did have a lot of fun together.
Jason and Sonny have been friends for four years.
Jason and Carly have been friends for two.
He wasn't there for Michael's birth, but Carly told Jason everything that happened during Michael's early years.
The moment Jason met Michael, he has spoiled him rotten because of what Carly told him.
A year after Sonny and Carly found each other again, Morgan is born.
Everything else will be revealed as the story goes. I just didn't want to devote one chapter to the history...so there you go.
I hope you liked this update.
Till next time...