Just like that reality had set back in as Mac repeated himself to Robert. "Robbie she might get bail."
Robert felt his heart drop, this creature who had hurt two of the people he loved most in this world, tried to destroy Holly and them as a couple for decades was going to find a way out. This wasn't justice, this was far from it. "After everything she did they would really consider that? What kind of legal system is this?" Robert knew he was the DA, he knew how things worked but this was not okay.
Holly realized what Robert was talking about, Diane was going to get a pass. Get away with hurting Ethan, Robert and her and that was not okay with her at all.
"Look we are doing everything we can. We've got your statments, we are really hoping Holly's will keep her in there but it also might help if Holly was there to say a few words. Robbie I don't want her getting out. None of us do." Mac wanted to make it clear he was on their side.
Robert looked at Holly, he could tell she knew what the call was about. The color had drained from her face. He knew she would want to do anything to keep her in there, as much as he wanted to protect her by not mentioning it to her could do the opposite. "Holly Mac thinks you saying a few words might help them keep her locked up."
"I'll do it." Holly didn't even hesitate. She had this feeling if she got out her first target would be Ethan and she refused to let that happen. "When?" She asked.
Robert lifted the phone back to his ear. "She will do it."
"Thank you, I tried to find any other solution before this call." Mac told Robert, he knew Robert didn't want to put her through this but Diane free would be more dangerous, "Be here at two. Why don't you two go see that new nephew of mine."
"Planned on it. We will see you at two." Robert hung up the phone, he reached his hand out for Holly's taking it in his. "Do you know how proud I am of you?" Robert's eyes stayed locked on hers as he kissed her hand tenderly.
Holly slightly smiled, she loved how he always tried to pick her up. "Do you know how much I love you?" She asked him. She would have never thought she could love him more than she did back in the day but as the years had gone on her love for him just kept growing and still was continuing to.
"Nothing is going to hurt us or Ethan. They have to get through me first and that isn't happening." Robert told her, he wasn't going to ever let anyone hurt them again. Nothing was going to destroy this life they should have had all these years.
Holly looked at him with such love, she knew he meant it. The two of them weren't going to let anything break them this time. "I know that. They've never really been able to. You've always been my Robert and you've always been the best thing for me." Holly told him as she kissed his hand.
The two of them finished up their breakfast then headed to the hospital to see Ethan. He was fast asleep. Holly smiled as she walked over to sit down. "He sleeps like you, same side and everything. Let's hope he doesn't snore like you."
Robert closed the door to the room and went over to take the seat next to her. "I don't snore."
"How often do you hear yourself when you are asleep darling?" Holly teased him, taking his hand into hers. She just wanted things to be light as long as they could.
Robert could tell what she was doing, what she needed. "You like to talk about me in your sleep. Just how incredible I am." Robert grinned at her, rubbing her hand with his free one.
"If it's true it's the truth, I won't argue that." Holly's eyes lit up, Robert was truly one of the best things for her. She wouldn't ever give this up again.
"Flattery after the snoring remark." Robert commented flatly which cause Holly to laugh. He loved that laugh. "I love hearing that." He told her, holding her hand.
Holly truly adored him, the fact that he would do anything to make her smile or laugh, to protect her and their son. "I love you."
Robert leaned in and kissed her deeply. Holly's arms wrapping around his neck.
A groggy Ethan spoke up as he awoke. "Hey, knock it off."
Robert laughed, taking Holly's hand back in his as the two of them sat to face Ethan. "You wanted me to get her back."
"I did but I don't need to wake up to mum and dad making out." Ethan joked with them not realizing her had just called Robert dad.
Robert had noticed it as did Holly. Robert wanted to make a big deal out of it but at the same time didn't. He didn't know how Ethan would feel about it. "I'll try to find more private ways to do it." Robert wiggled his brows at Holly who playfully swatted him.
"Thank you mother, I didn't need to know that." Ethan smiled at his parents, happy they were so happy.
"You're welcome darling. We do need to tell you something more serious now." Holly knew it was important to tell Ethan about what was going on with Diane.
"Okay, go on." Ethan sat up in the bed, ready to hear what they had to tell him. He could see from the looks on their faces that this was a serious matter and he knew exactly what it had to be about.
