Vadsel Castle, Budapest, Hungary

Felicia's smile was broad and beaming as she embraced Holly who'd come in escorted by the London team - Vincent, Edgar and Raine.

"Holly, it's been forever!" cried Felicia. "You look amazing!"

"Not as good as you," said Holly. "And it's Suzanna Samuels now. Magazine photographer, school mum and country girl."

"Suzanna?"

"It's a long, long story. I'll tell you all about it after this caper," said Holly taking a seat next to Felicia. "My head is still absorbing everything Robert's told me over the phone about Robin. For now, I'm dying to know about you and Frisco."

"Well, we're together. And soon, I hope, we'll be back home permanently," said Felicia. "We're both ready to face the music."

"How is everyone back in Port Charles? Celia tells me a bit here and there but-"

"Celia?"

"Yes, she's based in London now and we do see each other. She doesn't keep in touch with the Quartermaines often so I don't hear much about the place," said Holly. "And I don't dare contact anyone there myself not just now."

"Because you're in hiding?" asked Felicia.

"Oh, no, no. Thank god!" said Holly. "My new identity is real. I've taken every precaution that I can to make sure that Holly and Suzanna are never linked together. With Uncle Clive dead, I'm out of the family business. I could use my real name but I'd always have to ... to be looking over my shoulder. That sort of life is fine if I was younger or if I was by myself. This way I'm free to live the life I want to live. I'm not wasting a single day I tell you."

"Okay, everybody, let's get this meeting going. We have a lot to do!" bellowed Robert as he came into the parlor. He greeted the London team individually. He gave Holly a quick hug. "You're a sight for sore eyes, luv, like always."

"You look worn out," said Holly studying Robert's expression.

"Nothing that a few hours of deep sleep won't cure I'm sure. Thank you for coming. I know you don't like to leave home nowadays," said Robert. He watched as the other arranged seats and positions to form a semi-circle.

"This is important. I could never say no to you," said Holly.

Robert sat in the armchair and surveyed the people around him. They were all good, dedicated people. Despite his overarching desire to find Robin at all costs, he had to remember that they were his people and it was his responsibility to make sure that they all made it home safely after this mission.

"Our goals for this mission are the following: find Robin or clues to Robin's whereabouts, gather more evidence against the Foundation and extract Therese Curic from the grounds. Any questions?" asked Robert.

No one made a sound. A few consulted notepads and checklists.

"Next, who does what. Everyone has had their assignments for some time but for the benefit of the group, it's best you know who's doing what," began Robert. "The inside team will be Felicia, Andre, Vincent and Raine. Andre will lead. The extraction team will be Holly, Nestor and Heloise as lead. One more member, Jackie Templeton, is already in Vienna waiting."

"Jackie? Long dark hair, whisky voice. Assertive. Abrasive. That Jackie?" asked Holly.

"I did say it could get uncomfortable," said Robert. "Let's be optimistic. She may have mellowed with age."

"I doubt it," said Holly.

"The Holly I knew would grin and bear it while having the sweetest smile on her face," said Andre sitting near the fireplace with Heloise.

Holly stared at Andre. "Have we met? Your voice is so familiar?"

"You're not the only one with a new identity. This is Andre Garnier previously known to you as Grant Andrew," said Robert. "And next to him is his wife Heloise, your team lead."

Holly laughed out loud. "Oh, my goodness, Grant! It is you. The same blue eyes and smile."

"We'll catch up after the meeting," said Andre. "Go on, Robert. Keep going. We have a lot left to do before day one."

"The diversion squad and cavalry will be Edgar, Shane, Nyssa and a couple of Dimitri's best men. Nestor will also be monitoring all electronics incoming and outgoing. At a later time, Edgar will assume communications while Nestor switches to the extraction team. Edgar is in nominal charge. Is the team ready if all hell breaks loose?"

"I'm ready!" said a smiling Shane.

Raine, seated next to Shane, admonished, "Within limits, please. You're not a hundred percent recovered." She looked at Edgar then Nestor. "That goes for both of you."

"I'll get you out, babe. No worries," said Shane.

"I'm rather curious to see what you can do, mate, when going all out," said Robert.

"You did give me an open shopping list for, um, supplies," said Shane. His eyes turned cold. "I'm not leaving anyone behind."

"You better not," said Robert. "Sounds like everyone is set then."

"What are you going to be doing, Robert?" asked Edgar.

"The easiest role in this production. I'm going to be the decoy," said Robert. "While Elena and Barrett are shooting daggers at me, I expect the rest of the operation to go flawlessly. I'm to be the last person to be extracted and only if it's possible. No out of bounds heroics."

Robert scanned the blueprints of the Heritage Foundation spread out over the long table. Beside him Raine moved from one blueprint to the next analyzing and memorizing various layouts.

"Timing has to be exact or it's all over before we even start," said Raine.

"Uh, huh. Your boy Shane assures me that his end won't be off time. I've never had a diversion go as planned though," said Robert.

"I'm more worried about weather conditions frankly. We could fail on the first pass but the second pass across has to get us on the target. Hard enough in the daytime but at night it's beyond tricky even for us."

"In your experience, is it better to be two on one or individually?"

"If the operational field was bigger, individual landings are better. But we are trying to keep to a slim profile with a tiny landing area so two on one is best," replied Raine. "I'm turning in. We're going to be practicing before dawn. Good night, Robert."

Robert bade Raine a good night and returned his attention to the blueprints. With one hand he trailed several exit paths that Andre had kindly marked on the drawings. There were plenty of exits if they could reach them in time and undetected. So engrossed was he on the plans that he didn't hear Felicia and Holly entering the room. They stood on either side of him.

"Hey you!" Robert hugged Felicia to him. "I'm surprised you have any energy left after running that course. I was exhausted just watching."

"Sheer will power." Felicia returned the hug. "You're still uneasy about all this, aren't you?"

"I don't like being rushed and this smacks of desperation."

"It's not like we have a choice. We have to move as soon as we can."

"I know we do but it doesn't make it go down any easier," said Robert. "You four are going to be on your own in enemy territory until we can ... can join the fray." He looked almost sick at the thought. "No backup. No communication."

"And you'd rather be going in with us."

"Too right." Robert pounded a fist on the table. "Good operations don't go like this. They should never get to this point." He pushed the blueprints forward. "All or nothing on a long shot plan!"

Holly was taken aback by the vitriol in Robert's tone and actions. She tried to put a consoling hand on his arm but he turned away and stalked away. She looked at Felicia who she was surprised to see wasn't showing any alarm. Instead, Felicia kept her stance relaxed and she arranged the blueprints to their original position.

"Robert, would you feel better if Anna was going in with me?" asked Felicia.

"I have full confidence in you. Don't have doubts about that." Robert rubbed at the watch on his left wrist as he paced back and forth. "I could hardly send in people that Roger Barrett would recognize on sight can I? Barrett is very familiar with Anna because of that Biscayne caper."

"He doesn't know Andre from the DVX days?"

"Andre doesn't remember Barrett or working on the same case with him. It's a risk but Andre's medical expertise is more valuable inside than out with Therese and Robin," said Robert. "Roger and Elena may suspect your connection to us but nothing definite. Vincent and Raine have no advertised affiliation to me."

"If you want people that Barrett couldn't connect to you or to Port Charles, why am I here?" asked Holly.

"Your quick wits and past skills. They could be useful if things get sticky," said Robert. "If Robin's found, she's more likely to believe you than anyone else. She'll trust you. That's the most important reason."

Holly nodded. "Ah, I see."

"The extraction team spirits off Therese and Robin on the sly while I buy you as much time as I can," said Robert.

"How are YOU going to get out, Robert?" She eyed Robert warily. There was a tension about him that was new to her.

"Get Therese and Robin out. That's all you need to think about, Holly," snapped Robert. He was immediately contrite. "Sorry. There's so many pieces moving. Just keep an eye on your part of the operation. Best thing you can do."

"You didn't answer the question. How is the decoy going to get out?"

Robert grinned. "I'm going to improvise. What else?"

"You don't have a plan for yourself?"

"Look, don't worry. I'll get out. Somehow," said Robert. "Besides, Anna will kill me if I miss our wedding."

"Wedding?" asked Holly.

Felicia grinned. "Have you two settled on a date?"

"No date yet but it will be after Mac and Dia's nuptials," said Robert. He looked at Holly. "Anna didn't drop you a line about it?"

"The last thing I had from her was an email last summer," said Holly. "Something about an Eli Love concert. We were traveling through Ireland and I forgot to reply back."

"A lot has happened since then."

"I'm finding that out," said Holly. "Mac's getting married? To who?"

"Dianara Amanti," said Felicia.

"The supermodel?"

"Oh, yeah," chuckled Felicia. "Maxie sends out a running email update about the wedding preparations. She's in heaven taking in all the wedding dresses that designers around the world are sending to Dia. I couldn't be happier for Mac. It's been a whirlwind romance but Dia's a good match for him. She knows she's getting a gem of a man."

"What else have I missed?" asked Holly with a smile.

"Let's see. You know that Sean and Tif with their daughter Belle have moved back to town?" asked Felicia.

"They have a daughter? Back to Port Charles?"

"Thirteen years old, funny, pretty, super smart. She's going to be a heartbreaker in a few years," said Felicia. "She and Andrew are best mates. Speaking of Andrew, Robert, he needs friends closer to his age."

"I know that. Anna knows that but the boy has no interest in ... in expanding his social network," said Robert.

"Who's Andrew?" asked Holly.

Felicia looked at Holly then at Robert. "I think that's my cue to go to bed. Goodnight all!"

Robert and Holly watched Felicia leave. He held out a hand to Holly and led her to a sofa. She sat on one end and he in an armchair next to her.

"Did I step on something or someone I shouldn't have?" asked Holly.

"No, luv, you didn't. Felicia is just being tactful," said Robert. "I assumed that Anna had told you about Andrew."

"Obviously not."

"Things have been chaotic. I can see it slipping by." Robert took a deep breath. "Andrew is mine and Anna's son. He lives with us now back on old Port Charles."

"You have a toddler?"

Robert choked out. "Oh, lord, no! He's sixteen. He'll be seventeen in a few months."

"SIxteen? How is that possible?"

"When Faison kidnapped her, Anna was nearly four months pregnant. She had Andrew while with Faison. We weren't able to take the baby with us. You know why we couldn't," said Robert. "Long story short. Anna was reunited with Andrew last November. That's another reason why she's not here. We don't like to leave Andrew parentless as it were."

"I can completely understand Anna not wanting to be away from her son," said Holly. "In her place, you couldn't drag me away." She narrowed her eyes at Robert. "But, wait, you said last November? That doesn't make sense. She's been back for some years."

"There were extenuating circumstances. You'll have to get the whole story from Anna." Robert looked at his watch.

Holly laughed. "The only way I can get the whole story is to pin her down in one place. Not easy to do."

"True but if anyone can do it, you can," said Robert. He took Holly's hand in his own. "I'm glad you've become friends."

"We never hated each other, Robert," said Holly. "It was the ... the situation that put us at odds. Once you were out of the picture, we found that we got along just fine."

"Good. I feel better knowing that there's someone else in your corner besides me."

Holly ran a hand along Robert's cheek. "My knight. Always looking after me."

"Don't ask me to stop. I can't," said Robert. "I want to know that you're safe and happy. You look it but are you?"

Holly squeezed his hand. "I am. Happier than I thought I ever could be. Thanks to you and Anna."