Robin & Patrick #7  June 3 - October 29, 2008 - 8 hour original edit

#7A  Patrick was upset as he listened to Robin and Kelly talk about the bloggers from Robin's site. All the posts seemed to think Patrick was a loser and a dead-beat dad. The bloggers, mostly women, had apparently been to Patrick's site and decided to comment on Robin's site. The expectant fathers, who Patrick's website had been created for, were silent and unfortunately not commenting. A fuming Patrick left the hospital and went to Jake's, where he called Spinelli. Poor Spinelli had brought flowers to Maxie at work, but she couldn't accept the flowers for fear of ruining Kate's ambiance. He made several comments to Maxie about liking her, but she wasn't understanding, and called him her best friend. Spinelli (and his flowers) arrived at Jake's, where Patrick promised help with Spinelli's dating skills. Patrick asked a favor of Spinelli first, though. Soon, Spinelli was talking to a girl in the bar and making great progress. Meanwhile, Robin called Maxie to the hospital for an "emergency." Robin asked Maxie to read one of the thousand negative posts she received in the last half-hour on her site. As soon as Maxie read the post, she asked Robin why Spinelli was blogging on Robin's motherhood site.

Robin called Maxie to the hospital and showed her the 1,000 negative responses to her blog that she thought had been sent by Spinelli at Patrick's instigation. Maxie agreed to talk to Spinelli. At Jake's bar, Coleman and Patrick looked on as Spinelli talked smoothly about flowers with a beautiful young woman. Just as it seemed that Spinelli was about to score her phone number, the woman's female lover appeared. Spinelli was very disappointed with his effort at wooing. Patrick paid off Coleman after losing his bet that Spinelli would get the girl. Maxie arrived on the scene and confronted Spinelli about the spam on Robin's blog. Spinelli readily admitted his complicity and erased the offending emails. Maxie marched over to Patrick and told him to grow up and stop complaining because it was upsetting Robin. Patrick responded that it was easy for Maxie to say because she was not the one getting trashed on Robin's blog every day. Maxie flippantly reminded Patrick that she was also not the one who got Robin pregnant. Then she told him to "deal with it." Patrick went to the hospital and apologized to Robin. Patrick was back at the bar when Robin stormed in and accused him of sending another 934 negative emails. This time Patrick firmly declared his innocence to a skeptical Robin.

Robin and Patrick sat at Jake's talking about the negative feedback that Robin had received on her blog. Robin was stunned by the cruelty of strangers. Coleman and Patrick tried to convince Robin to ignore the harsh words that were directed at her. Unfortunately, Robin wasn't able to let it go. She felt that shutting down her blog would only give her detractors a victory. She went home and began taping a new blog entry. While she talked, she admitted that she had been harsh in judging Patrick. She was interrupted when Patrick knocked on her front door. He realized immediately that she had been taping another video for her blog. He was worried about Robin and how hard she had taken the criticism. He asked Robin why she believed what a bunch of people, who had never met her, said but ignored the father of her child who loved her? Robin admitted that she had been having a difficult time with the emotional aspect of her pregnancy and had been unfair to Patrick. Patrick felt that Robin was being too hard on herself, especially after she showed him the video that she had been recording just before he arrived. Robin was touched by Patrick's support and the two kissed. Maxie called Robin but got her voicemail instead. She apologized to her cousin for Spinelli's role in helping Patrick spam Robin's blog then ended the call.

At the nurses' station, Robin and Patrick were trading barbs about each other's blogs, when a man arrived to see Dr. Ford. He knew Robin from the time when she had been involved in the care of his pregnant, HIV positive wife. The woman died during childbirth and the man, noting Robin's pregnancy and knowing that Robin was HIV positive, warned Patrick  if Robin died, that Patrick would be entirely responsible for the child's care. Patrick interrupts that HIV had nothing to do with his wife's death. Later, in the staff lounge, Elizabeth comforted a tearful Robin, who worried about the effects of HIV on her pregnancy, even though as a medical professional, she knew that HIV was not a deterrent to a successful pregnancy. She also wanted to make arrangements for her child in case something happened to her. She was afraid it would be too much for Mac to handle. Elizabeth gently suggested that Patrick would be the logical choice since he was the father but Robin did not want to force the responsibility on Patrick, who she thought was a reluctant participant. Later, Robin eavesdropped as Elizabeth gently probed Patrick about his intentions toward Robin and his child.

Elizabeth and Patrick talked about parenthood and the role a father had in a child's life. Robin walked in while they were talking. She thanked Elizabeth for her friendship but told Patrick that Elizabeth was wrong. Robin was quite vocal about raising her child alone as a single parent. Patrick seemed annoyed by Robin's attitude and walked out of the break room. Later in the locker room, Robin once again thanked Elizabeth for trying to talk to Patrick about the baby. She admitted that she had given Elizabeth reason to believe that Robin wanted Patrick to be involved with their child but reiterated that Patrick did not want to be a father. Elizabeth told Robin that she felt that Robin was not giving Patrick enough credit. After Robin left the hospital, she went home to record another blog entry. She was interrupted when Patrick stopped by to talk to her about the baby. Patrick felt that they needed to decide once and for all what his role would be after the baby was born. Robin tried to listen but she was distracted by hunger and cravings. She asked Patrick if he would mind picking up a pizza. When Patrick returned to the apartment with the food, he found Robin on the floor. She had collapsed and was unconscious.

Patrick was frantic as he watched Robin get wheeled away at the hospital. He wanted to leave to check on patients but Liz sat down with him in the waiting area and asked what the baby meant to Patrick? He was not sure this was the time to discover what his unborn child meant to him. Patrick was relieved when he was quickly called into Robin's room. She had an incompetent cervix, so a small procedure would need to be done and she would need a few days of bed rest. Robin wasn't sure bed rest was really necessary, but Patrick assured Kelly he would wait on Robin hand and foot. Once they were alone, Robin told Patrick the scare had proven they could do it and would pull through. She corrected herself and said SHE could do it and pull through. Patrick said he was in it for the long haul and he would not be leaving her.

At Robin's apartment, Robin and Patrick bonded over their baby. As Patrick tended to Robin's needs, she admitted that she was really glad that Patrick wanted to care for her and the baby. Patrick admitted to Robin how important she and the baby were to him. Their tender moment was interrupted by Mac, who insisted that Robin move back home with him. He called Patrick a womanizer who played at being a brain surgeon. Patrick was rightfully insulted, but Robin defused the situation and both she and Patrick assured Mac that Patrick wanted to take care of Robin and was, in fact, taking care of her. Mac left, a little less disgruntled than when he arrived. Robin and Patrick shared more tender words between then. She told him how wonderful he was and how lucky she felt to have him. He told her how much he wanted to be part of her life and their baby's life.

They were laughing and crying when they heard loud pounding on the door. When Patrick opened it, Epiphany was there. She told Patrick that he could leave. She brought in her bags and announced that Mac had hired her to take care of Robin and her unborn child around the clock until the child was delivered. Both Robin and Patrick were incredulous. Patrick was frustrated when his attempts to talk to Robin were thwarted by Epiphany. Epiphany was determined that Robin would get the bed rest that she needed in order to recover. Restricting phone calls from Patrick was one of Epiphany's methods. Later, Patrick managed to sneak into Robin's apartment while Epiphany was on an errand for Robin.

At Robin's apartment, Robin and Patrick plotted ways to keep Epiphany occupied and out of their hair, so that they could spend time together. They didn't have long to plot as Epiphany soon returned to Robin's apartment and found Patrick huddled with Robin on the sofa. Patrick jumped to his feet and immediately put his plan into action. He played on Epiphany's desire to get back at Dr. Ford by asking her to double check the charts of the patients who were dispensed the wrong doses of medications. After Epiphany left, Robin and Patrick felt bad for sending her on a wild goose chase. It turned out that Epiphany realized what they had done and returned to the apartment. By then, Robin had decided to set a few ground rules, starting with Patrick being allowed to visit. Epiphany wasn't inclined to argue. She told them that they should have found their backbone sooner, reminded the lovebirds that they were adults who were about to become parents, and then left the apartment with her suitcase in hand.

A short time later, Mac had gotten wind of Epiphany's sacking and stormed over to Robin's. She panicked and asked Patrick to hide. Reluctantly, Patrick agreed and stepped into the closet. Robin invited her uncle in. Mac didn't waste any time. He began listing all of Patrick's faulted faults and then insisted that Robin move into Mac's home. Robin refused. She told Mac that she wanted Patrick by her side. Mac refused to even consider it and started in on Patrick again. In the closet, Patrick listened until he'd had enough and stormed out to confront Mac. Patrick told Mac that he loved Robin and their baby and had no intention of stepping aside. Mac responded by placing Patrick under arrest for stalking and handcuffing him. Mac took Patrick to the station. Robin called Maxie and asked for her help in dealing with Uncle Mac. Maxie and a wheelchair-bound Robin arrived at the police station and demanded Patrick to be set free. A reluctant Mac agreed, and Robin and Patrick went home. Robin showed Patrick how she was planning to convert her dressing area into the baby's nursery. Patrick was astounded she would try and squeeze the baby's room into such a small space. After measuring the crib, there was only two inches to spare in the room. Patrick asked Robin to move in with him. He wanted to be closer to her and the baby, and his apartment had more room. Robin couldn't believe he was asking for this type of commitment.

At Robin's, Patrick tried his best to convince Robin to move in with him before the baby was born. Robin was hesitant. She didn't want Patrick committing himself to something that he wasn't ready for. Patrick insisted that he wanted to build a life with her and the baby but Robin remained unconvinced. She felt that Patrick was still reeling from finding Robin collapsed on the living room floor. Robin also admitted that she didn't relish the idea of Patrick using the baby as a test run for fatherhood. Patrick thought that what Robin really feared was committing herself to Patrick. He told her that he didn't want to keep having the same argument with her but he refused to give up on them. He wanted to be a part of Robin and the baby's lives. While Patrick went to the kitchen to fetch something for Robin to drink, Robin placed a frantic call to Elizabeth, asking her for help. A short time later, Elizabeth knocked on Robin's door. When Patrick opened it, Elizabeth pretended to be at her wit's end and in desperate need of a babysitter for Jake. Before Patrick could say anything, Elizabeth put Jake in his arms, set Jake's diaper bag on the sofa, and then left the apartment. Robin did her best to try and hide her smile during the entire exchange.

Liz picked up Jake from daycare and took him to Robin's apartment at Robin's request. Robin wanted to see how Patrick dealt with caring for a baby. She was amused to watch Patrick as he struggled. Robin saved him from feeding Jake after he successfully changed a diaper, though. When Liz arrived to pick up Jake, Patrick made the girls come clean about their scheme. He knew they had planned it out and had called Jake's daycare to confirm his suspicions. Although reluctant at first, Liz gave her advice to the soon-to-be parents. Liz realized not every man was cut out to be a dad, but it would be important for Robin and Patrick to communicate so one would not expect more than the other was willing to give. After Liz left, Patrick commented to Robin that Liz was very smart and he had forgotten how much real life experience she had. He thought Robin had handled the situation very well, though, since Liz had sided with him. Robin thought that comment was funny,
because she felt Liz had sided with her.

Robin argued with Patrick about his part in her pregnancy. Despite Patrick's repeated attempts to involve himself with Robin and the baby, and his obvious concern for Robin's health and welfare and that of their unborn child, Robin continued to refuse Patrick's pleas to form a family with her and the baby. Robin was so fearful that Patrick might eventually abandon their child that she told him it would be better for the child not to know him at all. Patrick was hurt, but continued to try to persuade Robin that he wanted to be part of a family, but Robin would not allow that Patrick could change. In her opinion he was the archetype bachelor. He told her that she needed him. She said that she could manage just fine without him. When Patrick answered a knock at the door, it was Maxie. Robin had called her to come stay over and tend to her. Patrick tried again to explain that his attitude had changed. He begged Robin to allow him into her life and the baby's life, but Robin remained selfish and unconvinced as she sent a very dejected Patrick away and told him to go back to his bachelor ways because she did not need him or want him to share in her baby's life.

Robin was determined to get to work after Kelly cleared her from bed rest. Patrick greeted her at the door with breakfast and hot chocolate. The two started arguing over Patrick's unwillingness to be a father prior to finding out Robin was pregnant. Patrick agreed he made some dumb comments previously, but he was trying to grow up. Robin's mother interrupted them when she walked in and told them she could hear them arguing all the way down the hall. Anna felt Patrick should leave, so he left after Robin agreed with her mother. Later, Robin sneaked out while her mother was on a phone call. When Robin arrived at work, she chatted briefly with Liz before Patrick interrupted them. He presented Robin with a court petition for visitation rights to his unborn child. Robin was furious, but Patrick pointed out that bonding with a child happened even before birth. Patrick asked Liz for her opinion, but she refused to be a part of their argument.

At the nurses' station, Patrick served Robin with court papers. Robin kept insisting that Patrick did not want to be a father. Elizabeth listened in as Robin said that she did not understand why Patrick did not take a free pass and walk away. Patrick insisted that he had changed. He vowed that his love for Robin had not diminished. He begged her to let him be a family with her and their unborn child. When Robin again demurred, he told her that he had hired Diane as his lawyer and he was determined to get visitation rights with his child. Before he could say more, Anna Devane appeared and hurled him to the floor. Anna wanted answers from Patrick. When he told her how he really felt-that he wanted to be part of a family with Robin and their child-Anna understood. She told Patrick that Robin got her stubbornness from her father, Robert. She also told Patrick that Robin was scared because Robin's father had not been around and perhaps Robin thought a father was someone who dropped in occasionally. Patrick said that he too had grown up with an absent father and he wanted something different for his child. Anna asked if that was because Patrick wanted to prove something to his father. Patrick said "No." He wanted to prove something to his child. It was clear that Anna approved of his answer.

Back at the nurses' station, Robin assumed that Elizabeth agreed with her about keeping Patrick away from the baby. When she tried to commiserate and get some support, Elizabeth shared her experiences and told Robin that she did not agree with Robin because a court battle would not be in the best interest of the child. She also told a stunned Robin that despite the divorce, Lucky spent as much time with their children as he had when Elizabeth was married to him. She went on to tell Robin that if a man like Patrick came into her life she would be glad to have him as part of her family. Robin was still digesting Elizabeth's words when Diane approached. When Diane suggested that Patrick had rights, Robin seemed inclined to go to court. Anna overheard as she and Patrick joined the group and quipped that if the case went to court, she would have to testify. Robin smugly said, "Thanks, Mom." Her face fell when Anna added, "For Patrick."

Robin could not believe her mother was siding with Patrick and had agreed to testify on his behalf. Diane reminded Patrick he could drop the charges, but he did not seem inclined to do so. Later, Robin met with Alexis and asked her to take the case. Alexis agreed to be Robin's lawyer but said it was always easier when parents got along. Anna showed up, and Robin explained to Alexis that Anna would be testifying on Patrick's behalf. After Alexis left, Anna stuck around while Robin went to bed. Patrick showed up and Anna let him in. He wanted advice on how to get Robin to understand he wanted to be with her and the baby. Anna admitted Robin's emotional problems were her and Robert's fault. If Anna was able to convince Robin to move in with Patrick and he ended up hurting her, Anna would show Patrick the type of special agent she was at work. Robin dropped in to visit Sonny. They talked about Robin's pregnancy and Sonny's impending marriage to Kate. Robin told him that she hoped that he and Kate would be happy together. They discussed his grief over Michael and her grief over Stone's death several years before and what it took to recover from such devastating life events.

Robin came home to find Anna measuring the windows for bulletproof glass. She also mentioned to her daughter that great strides were being made with Kevlar curtains. Robin reminded her mother that Patrick was the father of her child, not Sonny or Jason. Anna was just trying to keep her family safe, despite the heavy mob influence in Port Charles. They sat down to talk and Anna explained her thoughts on Robin's behavior. Anna realized Robin had no control over her HIV status, but the one thing she could control was Patrick's relationship with their unborn child. Apparently, these comments had hit too close to home, as Robin left and said she needed to get some air. Robin went to Kelly's for takeout and ran into Jason. She asked him for some advice, like he used to give her when they had dated. Robin explained what had been going on with Patrick, and Jason did his best to understand. He pointed out the pregnancy had changed Robin and it could very likely also change Patrick. They stopped talking suddenly when Liz started to walk into Kelly's and stopped when she saw them.

Patrick talked to Epiphany about who could assist him on a surgery when Noah walked in and asked if he could participate. The two chatted very briefly about Noah's work abroad before Patrick agreed to let his father assist with the surgery. During the surgery, Noah asked if Patrick and Robin were getting along any better. Patrick mentioned Robin's hormones from pregnancy and Noah was shocked to hear the news. After the surgery was over, Noah mentioned he hoped Robin wasn't relying on Patrick to be a hands-on father. Patrick was stunned and upset by his father's comments. When the lawsuit was brought up, Noah offered to testify on Robin's behalf.

Outside Kelly's, Robin thanked Jason for his insights about Patrick. When Elizabeth arrived on the scene, Jason excused himself and noted that it was dangerous for anyone to be seen in the open with him. As he departed, he told Robin that if Patrick really cared for Robin and her unborn child, he would do whatever was best for the child. Robin seemed to listen. Elizabeth sat down to talk with Robin. Robin persisted in thinking that Patrick did not really want to be a father. Elizabeth asked Robin if Patrick was truthful with her. When Robin said, "Yes," Elizabeth asked Robin why she could not allow herself to believe him. She asked Robin to at least consider the possibility that things would work out with Patrick.

Patrick, Anna, and Noah discussed the impending court trial. Noah insisted that he would testify for Robin if Patrick did not call off the court hearing immediately. Anna said that she would testify for Patrick. The three were still arguing when Robin returned to her apartment. When Noah said that Patrick would be a rotten father, Robin defended Patrick. Noah said that Patrick only had him as a role model and that he had been a bad father to Patrick. Anna said it was about control issues for Robin. Robin said that it was not about Noah or Anna, it was about how Robin and Patrick could best raise their child. Robin chastised Noah for his demeaning comments about Patrick. A hopeful Patrick was crushed when Robin reiterated that she did not think that fatherhood was what Patrick really wanted. She said that she loved and respected Patrick and believed that he believed that he could be a father to their child, but she had been prepared to raise her child alone and she was still prepared to do so, and that was what she would tell the judge in the upcoming custody trial.

Robin and Anna were having breakfast before they were scheduled to appear in court for the custody hearing, when Patrick, and then Noah, dropped by. Patrick brought Robin her favorite pastries, while Noah was there to offer Robin moral support. Anna took the opportunity and tried to get Patrick and Noah to work through their issues. It did not go well. Noah was convinced that Patrick was inherently unable to be a good father to his child because of the kind of father that Noah had been. Noah warned his son to walk away from his baby before he ended up with a mountain of regret, like Noah. After Noah left, Robin asked her mother to leave as well. Robin wanted to talk to Patrick. When they were alone, Robin told Patrick that he was a better man than Noah gave him credit for. Patrick chuckled, without humor, and pointed out that Robin just didn't think he was good enough to be a father to their baby. Before Robin could respond, Patrick went on to tell her that he loved her and their baby and that was why he had to go through with the custody petition.

Robin and Patrick arrived at the courthouse with their attorneys, and Robin was upset when it appeared the trial could get ugly. Noah and Anna both arrived and said they would not be able to testify. When the trial started, Patrick took the stand and declared his love for Robin and the baby. Although he had not wanted to be a father initially, he loved Robin and the baby and wanted to be a part of his child's life. Robin stood up to apologize and stopped the trial. She told Patrick he could see her and the baby anytime he wanted. Outside the courtroom, Noah said he was proud of his son for spilling his guts on the stand. Meanwhile, Anna pushed Robin to talk to Patrick, especially after the public announcement. Robin decided to take her mother's advice and approached Patrick. She told him she was happy he wanted to be a father to their baby, and they both told each other they loved one another. They all thought Robin, Patrick, and the baby would make a wonderful family. They were interrupted when Anna received a text message from Eli Love. He would be coming to town, but Anna was disappointed she could not be with him as much during this tour because she was preparing to be a grandma.

At the hospital, Anna talked to Patrick and Robin about Eli Love's arrival. Although the concert would be great fun, Eli didn't know that his favorite groupie was about to be a grandmother. Epiphany seemed annoyed at all the commotion Eli was causing, and Cassius was annoyed because everyone knew Eli Love was there before he had known. When Eli finally entered the hospital, Robin hid from him behind the nurse's station. Eli kept asking for her, but Robin was determined to stay out of sight. When Kelly saw her, she thought Robin might need a shrink for her pregnancy-induced stress. Robin did her best to explain the situation and asked for help in getting out of the hospital.

Anna dropped in to visit Robin at her apartment. Robin could tell that Anna and Eli had been together. Anna was jazzed because she had been a fan of Eli's for a long time and it made her very happy to know that he enjoyed spending time with her. Anna thanked Robin for not letting Eli know that Robin was pregnant. She went on to tell Robin that she was not sorry that Robin was pregnant and she was very happy for Robin. She was also happy for herself. She said that she did a lot of things wrong when Robin was growing up and she wanted to make up for that. Anna said that she was looking forward to being a grandmother and she felt silly for not telling Eli. Robin said that she understood and that she loved Anna and wanted her mother to be happy. She told Anna that she did not want her to be a stereotypical grandmother. Robin wanted Anna to just be herself. Robin said any child would be lucky to know Anna. Robin said that she certainly felt that way about her
life with Anna.

Patrick and Robin snuggled on her sofa, and talked about Anna's issues with the word grandmother. Robin believed that it stemmed from fear of the unknown and then realized that Patrick faced the same kind of fear about fatherhood. As they talked, Robin admitted that it was easier to understand her mother's fear because Robin knew that Anna would always love her. Patrick took the opportunity to tell Robin that she and the baby were everything to him and that he couldn't imagine his life without them. Robin smiled and then announced that the baby wanted cheese fries from Jake's.

When Robin and Patrick walked into Jake's, Eli spotted the couple and invited them over. Eli took one look at Robin as she approached him and realized that she was pregnant. Anna confessed that she and Robin had been trying to hide the pregnancy from Eli because of his rock star status. Eli smiled and told Anna that she was an exciting, kick-ass woman. He would be crazy to walk away from her because she was going to be a grandmother. Later, as Anna and Eli were playing pool, his manager brought in a journalist to interview Eli. When she mistook Anna for Eli's girlfriend, Eli explained that his girlfriend was in Sydney on a photo shoot and that Anna was an old friend. To Anna's horror he then told the woman that Anna was about to be a grandmother. Patrick was offended on Anna's behalf. He marched up to Eli and punched him in the face.

At the hospital, Anna and Robin had a heart-to-heart talk after Eli's immature behavior. Anna felt that being a grandmother was a gift from Robin to Anna, and she would not take it for granted. Patrick came over to them and told them Eli might have a fractured jaw. His manager was threatening to sue Patrick if Eli wasn't able to perform his next show. Anna decided to approach Noah and ask if he would be interested in being Eli Love once more. Noah was appalled when he heard how Eli had treated Anna. He declined the offer to be a superstar again, though. Noah was an alcoholic, and the temptation to drink when he was Eli Love was too great. Anna told him he was a good man, but Noah said he was just a slow learner. His alcoholism had ruined his relationship with his son. He couldn't risk an encore as Eli Love. Eli was preparing to leave after learning his jaw was not fractured and he would be able to sing. He apologized to Anna for his previous comments and extended an offer for her to come to his hotel room for dinner later. Anna offered to leave with him when he left the hospital but Eli didn't think that was such a great idea. He didn't want to be seen in public with her because he had an image to maintain. Anna was furious and declined the offer to ever meet up with him again. Noah took things a step further and punched Eli Love, who fell to the ground.

At the Scorpio home, Maxie freaked out when she saw a half-naked Matt in her home. She started screaming. Spinelli heard her and rushed to her defense but was quickly subdued by Matt. Maxie grabbed a poker and was about to do Matt great bodily harm when Robin stopped her and told her that she had rented Georgie's old room to Matt. Maxie had strenuous objections, but a callous Matt pointed out that he had a lease signed by Mac and he was not going to budge. After Matt left the house, Robin apologized to Maxie for renting the room to such a jerk. After Robin left, Maxie and Spinelli plotted ways to get rid of Matt. Spinelli was in seventh heaven as Maxie hugged him and told him he was her best friend.
 
At the nurse's station, Patrick had words with Matt over the care of a patient, while Epiphany looked on. Matt wanted to operate, but Patrick wanted to wait. Patrick prevailed because he had treated the patient in the first place and had seniority.  Epiphany gave Matt a report that showed that the patient that he and Patrick had been discussing was responding to treatment and would not need surgery. This backed up what Patrick had told Matt earlier. When Matt made a sarcastic response about the all-knowing Dr. Drake, Epiphany responded that Matt might want to work with the members of the staff instead of working against them, because some of them had been patching up people at a time when Matt was still skinning his knees. Matt was left speechless.

Robin tried to convince Anna to go to the Eli Love concert, but Anna was still upset over the way Eli had shunned her with the press, and refused. She said that she would rather stick needles in her eyes than go to Eli's concert. Robin was convinced that Anna needed to go to the concert to show Eli what he was missing but Anna refused and left the area. Robin shared her concerns with Noah and Patrick. She begged Noah to convince Anna to go to the concert. Noah paged Anna and when she arrived on the scene, she told him that she would rather share a dinner with him and catch up than go to Eli's concert. Noah said he would love to do that, but he did not want Anna to use him as a way to hide from Eli Love.

Max showed up at Eli Love's concert and Robin made sure all the final plans were complete. Eli Love was to be kidnapped at gunpoint in front of Anna. Robin was worried Anna wouldn't show up, but thankfully Anna came to the concert. Eli was thrilled to see her and the concert started without a hitch. Everyone enjoyed the music but at the end a strange girl ran up on stage and leapt into Eli's arms. Anna was furious but Robin managed to get her mother to wait with her by Eli's limousine for Patrick's arrival. When Eli appeared, a masked gunman tried to grab Eli. Anna thwarted the would-be attacker and impressed Eli with her moves.

Robin met Anna at the Metro Court restaurant. Robin apologized for setting Anna up to foil the phony kidnapping of Eli Love. Anna said Robin she was her daughter and she loved her, but she also admitted that she felt humiliated when she found out the kidnapping attempt was a fake. Robin told her the main reason that she had staged it was to show Anna that she was Robin's hero. Anna was touched and told Robin that as long as she had Robin's love, nothing else mattered and she was not going to lose her self-confidence because of Eli Love.

Eli Love went to the hospital looking for Anna and refused to leave, even when his managers insisted. When he asked Epiphany about Robin, she was very short with him. She asked if he was ill. When he said no, she told him to stop wasting her time. Eli insisted that Robin was the only one who could convince Anna. Epiphany said that Anna was already convinced that Eli was "an ass." Eli did not understand her animosity. He thought that it was understandable that he was freaked out by Anna's grandmother status, but he wanted to set the record straight. He told Epiphany how impressed he had been by Anna's actions in his defense on the previous evening and he wanted to talk to her. He told his managers that he was not going anywhere without seeing Anna. Eli was still at GH when Anna and Robin got there. Robin tried to shield Anna from Eli, but he insisted that he had things to say to her. Anna said that she had heard everything that he had to say, but Eli persisted. He told her that he wanted her in his life. He thanked her for saving him, and then he told her that he could handle her being a grandmother, but he could not handle her walking out of his life. Before Anna could answer, a woman appeared with a young boy and told Eli that she had brought his son to see him.

Anna looked on as Eli's manager told the young woman, whose name was Trish, to leave. He told her that she knew the deal, that if she came anywhere near Eli, she would forfeit child support. Trish sent her son, Elijah, to the waiting area to play with his toy cars, while she spoke with Eli. Robin joined Elijah and tried to make conversation, but he was withdrawn. Patrick came over to assist. Patrick was very helpful and demonstrated his parenting skills as he and Robin talked to Elijah about the cars. Robin was very impressed with Patrick's ability to have a conversation with Elijah without talking down to him. While Anna and various hospital staff members looked on, Trish told Eli that she was not there because she wanted more money, but because her son, Elijah, wanted to meet his father. Eli told her that a half hour in a tour bus did not make him a father. He told her that he gave her plenty of money to take care of the boy. Eli asked Trish what it would take to get her and her son out of his life. Anna, annoyed by Eli's callous treatment of the woman in front of the child, asked Epiphany to take Elijah away.

Once the boy was out of sight, Anna delivered a vicious kick to Eli's jaw. Eli collapsed to the ground. He soon found that there was little sympathy for his plight. No one went to his aid. Patrick bent down and admonished Eli for his behavior. He accused Eli and men like him, for giving women a false impression of men who want to be fathers to their children. Noah, who had joined the onlookers, was impressed by what his son had said. After Eli was carted away by his handlers, Noah took a moment to let his son know that he was proud of him. At the park, Anna and Noah talked. Anna realized that perhaps her attraction to Eli stemmed from the fact that he looked like Noah. Noah decided to test the theory by leaning down and kissing Anna. Later, Robin was preoccupied with the idea of her mother spending time with Noah. She asked Patrick to call his father to find out where Noah had taken Anna for dinner. Patrick refused the request and suggested that he and Robin spend time alone together. Robin couldn't stop worrying about her mother, so she excused herself and walked away.

At the hospital, Patrick could not resist telling Robin how sexy he thought she looked. They started kissing and headed to the supply closet. When they got there they found it occupied by Anna and Noah, who asked Robin and Patrick to remember that they were adults and could have a relationship if they wanted to. Patrick and Robin agreed that they were right, which surprised Anna and Noah. Robin asked Patrick and Noah to leave so that she could talk to Anna. After the men were gone, Robin wanted to know if Anna truly cared about Noah or if she was still attracted to Eli Love. Anna said she thought that she had been attracted to Noah in the first place, and that Eli had been the substitute. Her only regret was that she had wasted time on Eli when she could have been getting to know Noah, with whom she had more in common, and who she liked better. Robin accepted that and wished Anna well. Patrick and Noah also had a discussion about Noah and Anna. Noah was surprised when Patrick gave his approval, which made Noah happy. The pair shared a father-son bonding moment.
 
Patrick told Robin he felt they were having a boy. It would be ironic for him to have a boy after all the trouble he caused for his own father. Robin reminded Patrick they would not make the same mistakes as their parents had made. Robin and Patrick would make their own mistakes. Patrick asked if Robin was having second thoughts about finding out the sex of their baby. Robin said no, but she was nervous. They sat down and Patrick told Robin she was very brave. If it hadn't been for Robin's heroic acts, they wouldn't even have been pregnant. They rushed off to the hospital to finally have the sex of their child revealed to them. As soon as Robin and Patrick arrived, a patient with head trauma also arrived in the emergency room. Dr. Hunter asked Patrick to help out, so Robin called Maxie to be with her for the ultrasound. While they waited, they talked about how amazing it was for Robin to be pregnant. This was something she never thought was possible after finding out she was HIV-positive. Kelly called them back into the ultrasound room, and Maxie confessed she was excited about the baby. Normally, Maxie wasn't the type of girl to get excited about babies. She thought this baby would be another person for her and Mac to love, though. Maxie wished Georgie were there, because Georgie always loved babies. Maxie hesitantly said she might even babysit but Robin agreed not to hold her to that promise. Just as the ultrasound was about to begin, Patrick walked in. He was relieved to be there and not too late for the ultrasound. Maxie decided to leave so Patrick and Robin could share the moment privately. Both Robin and Patrick were amazed to finally get a glimpse of the child growing within Robin. Patrick made a comment about his little boy and Robin asked if Patrick's guess was right. Kelly revealed they were having a little girl.

After showing the baby to Robin and Patrick using ultrasound equipment, Kelly left them alone to talk privately about their unborn baby girl. Robin asked Patrick if he was disappointed that it was not a boy. Patrick said no and then told Robin that he had never been happier that he was at that moment with her. He pronounced their little girl "perfect." Patrick and Robin held hands and shared a tender moment together. Patrick immediately started worrying that he would be a terrible father to a girl. Robin laughed at Patrick's fears. As he started imagining his daughter growing up, he became more incensed on his yet unborn daughter's behalf as he imagined her at the mercy of a boy such as he had been. Robin smiled at his protective urges. Robin and Patrick were still talking about how happy they were when they reached the nurses' station. Patrick was immediately called to surgery, which gave Robin and Jason a chance to chat. He told her how happy he was for her. Robin told him that she had never been happier in her whole life and she owed it all to Jason.

At the hospital, Robin and Jason spent a few minutes talking about Robin's pregnancy and then the past. While they visited, Robin felt the baby kick and invited Jason to touch her tummy while the baby continued to move. As Robin and Jason said goodbye, Patrick walked up and overheard Robin say that she hoped Jason would be a part of her daughter's life. Later, Patrick found Robin and told her that he had reservations about her decision. Patrick told Robin that he did not want Jason to be around their little girl, not after he had to dig a bullet out of Michael's head. Robin agreed.

Patrick and Robin went to Kelly's to eat breakfast. After ordering, Patrick changed his mind and corrected their order to something healthier for them both. He said he didn't feel right about eating bad if Robin had to eat better. Later at the hospital, Patrick tried to ease Robin's caseload so she could rest. She reminded him it was only 10:00 in the morning and she didn't need to rest. Back at GH, Dr. Hunter tried asking Leyla out to dinner, she turned him down and walked away. He followed her and asked again. Patrick overheard and told the young doctor to shut his mouth and back off leave or he would be charged for sexual harassment. Anna approaches and curiously listens in on the exchange. Dr. Hunter told Patrick he was out of line and Leyla said she could handle Dr. Hunter on her own. Robin was thrilled when she saw her mother in the lobby. Anna had been given a leave of absence from the agency and wanted to be around until after the baby was born. Robin was excited but Anna felt Robin might need her more than she originally thought. Anna started to explain about Patrick and Leyla's earlier confrontation with Matt Hunter but Robin asked if they could talk over lunch at Kelly's. Leyla had overheard their brief conversation and as soon as the two women were gone she told Patrick what had happened.

#7B  At Kelly's, Patrick walked in just as Anna was finishing up summarizing Patrick's sudden urge to protect Leyla from Matt Hunter. Robin wasn't worried, though and she told Patrick she knew what was going on. The smile on their faces gave it away and Anna was thrilled to learn she was going to have a granddaughter. Anna, Robin, and Patrick share a lighthearted breakfast at Kelly's. Anna, Robin, and Mike teased Patrick about being a reformed ladies man and about how protective he had become of his daughter. Mike and Anna discussed the joys of being a grandparent.  Patrick and Robin were laughing and smiling when they returned to the hospital. Robin went to see Leyla and overheard Nadine telling Leyla that the kiss she had shared with Nikolas was the most intense experience that she had ever had. She said it would never happen again because Nikolas had pulled away and asked her to leave and she had done as he asked.

Epiphany and Patrick were bickering back and forth as they approached the nurse's station. Robin was curious about what they were talking about but Patrick refused to enlighten her. He asked Robin to trust him and promised her that she would know by the end of the day. Robin jumped to the conclusion that Patrick was going to try to push her to take an early maternity leave. That theory was bolstered by Anna's arrival. Robin made it clear that she had no intention of going on maternity leave early. To emphasize her point, Robin returned to work. While Robin was in an exam room with a patient, Patrick's voice came over the P.A. system. Robin was speechless as Patrick began talking about how much he loved Robin and their baby. As she made her way to Patrick at the nurse's station, Patrick listed all the reasons that he thought Robin was a special and unique person. When he saw Robin, Patrick put the phone down and walked up to her. In front of the hospital staff, Mac, and Anna, a misty-eyed Patrick got down on one knee and asked Robin if she would marry him. He told her he knew they wouldn't always get along, but they would always have respect for each other. Robin had made him want to commit to someone, and Patrick was ready to commit to her and their family. He wanted to spend the rest of his life with her and their baby. Robin was clearly touched by Patrick's words. As Liz, Kelly, Epiphany, Mac, Matt Hunter, and Anna watched, Robin said it was a beautiful thought but she was too crowded. A very hurt Patrick sat down on the floor while Robin got on the elevator.

Patrick found Robin in the park and sat down next to her on the park bench. She said she finally realized what the woman at the SuperBowl every year felt like. She was referring to the marriage proposal that inevitably always happened upon the huge MegaTron. All those people staring at her, she couldn't say no. Patrick asked if that was what Robin was trying to do, to say no. Robin said she wanted to make sure Patrick wasn't just asking her to marry him because they were having a baby together. She thought that was a terrible idea. Patrick agreed. It was a terrible idea to get married just for the sake of the baby. He wasn't asking her to marry him just for the baby, though. He wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. Robin said they didn't need the stress of a wedding, but Patrick said he wanted it. He wanted to say vows to her, so the next time they got into a fight there was a reason to keep trying. Robin told him she loved him but apologized as she just couldn't marry him. Robin walked away as Patrick sat with tears running down his face. Back inside the hospital, Robin's friends stood around and guessed why Robin did what she did. They all had their own opinions and debated whether Patrick had changed his old ways. It was time to step in and help Robin out.

Patrick and Anna shared scones and conversation at Patrick's apartment. Patrick wanted her help in convincing Robin to marry him. They had just started talking about how to change Robin's mind, when she showed up to return the flowers and candy that Patrick had sent in his attempt to woo her. Anna left them alone to sort out their issues. Robin remained firm that she did not want to get married. She worried that getting married would ruin their relationship. Robin also worried about her dad, Robert, who was in GH undergoing chemotherapy. She did not want to keep the news from Anna, but Robert had insisted that he did not want Anna to know. Patrick said it was because Robert did not want Anna to see him weak. Robin speculated that it was something in the genes that made him so stubborn. Robin said that not wanting to get married was also in the genes.

Anna dropped by the Port Charles police station to see Mac. She told him that he had to help Robin see that marrying Patrick would be the best thing for her to do. Mac said he wanted to stay out of it. He said that even though he did not think that anyone was good enough for Robin, that if she wanted to get married, he would support whoever Robin chose, even Patrick. Anna said that Robin did want to get married, but Robin was afraid to make the commitment because everyone she had loved had died or been lost to her except for Mac. Anna told Mac that he was Robin's security blanket because he had always been there for her. Anna told him that because of that connection, he was the one who could get through to Robin.

Robin returned to the hospital and found Elizabeth in the break room. She tried to commiserate with Elizabeth, but Elizabeth did not share Robin's pessimism about marriage. Elizabeth said that if Robin had the chance to make a lifetime commitment to the man she loved, then Robin should take it. Elizabeth went back to work and Robin was left speechless. Patrick arrived with Spinelli's chart, followed in short order by Matt, who demanded to know why Patrick was second-guessing him. Maxie piped up that she had asked for Patrick. Matt responded that she had no authority to do so. Patrick took Matt out to the hall. Matt blamed Spinelli's high temp on counterfeit meds, which he told Patrick, he had sent to be tested. Patrick gave Matt a dressing down and blamed Spinelli's complications on an inexperienced surgeon.

Out at the nurses' station, Epiphany, Kelly, and Dr. Winters asked Elizabeth questions about Robin, who soon emerged from the break room and realized that the women at the desk were talking about her. When Patrick came by and asked to speak with her, she assumed that it was another proposal, so she told everyone in the area that she did not want to get married. Patrick said it was not a proposal, but a consultation. He gave her Spinelli's chart. He said he was taking over the case because the surgeon had botched the job. She looked it over as Epiphany, Kelly, and Dr. Winters all made remarks that encouraged Robin to marry Patrick. When Mac arrived with Anna, Robin thought she had an ally, but when she asked Mac to back her up and say that marriage to Patrick was a bad idea, Mac responded that he was not so sure.

Robin found Patrick, Elizabeth, Lainey, Epiphany, and Kelly huddled together at the nurse's station. She mistakenly believed that her friends and Patrick were conspiring against her. Robin told all of them that she appreciated their efforts and understood that they had her best interest at heart but she had no intention of getting married. Kelly pulled Robin aside and gently informed her that she was wrong; they weren't talking about Robin or Patrick's proposal. Robin was embarrassed, and apologized. Later, Robin used the P.A. system to make an announcement. Patrick slowly walked up to the nurse's station while Robin talked about how wonderful and understanding Patrick was. While everyone looked on, Robin professed her love for Patrick but told him once again, that she couldn't marry him.

Dr. Hunter was upset about the turn of events with Spinelli but remained confident it had not been his surgery that had led to Spinelli's problems. Matt felt Spinelli had been given sugar pills instead of the antibiotic the doctors thought they had given him, so he had been left unprotected against infection. Maxie and Robin had been briefly talking in the hall when they heard the exchange between Patrick and Matt. Anna walked in and Robin was concerned her mother might be sick. Anna said she was just there because Patrick had asked to see her. Robin was annoyed by the information, but Anna tried to remind her that Patrick had changed his ways for Robin. He had publicly announced his love to Robin and every time she turned him down, it was a blow to Patrick's ego. Robin thought her mother was taking Patrick's side, but Anna assured her that she was not.

Patrick came in to check on Spinelli, who was doing much better physically. Spinelli confessed he was distraught for personal reasons, and Patrick offered a project to distract the young patient. After Spinelli agreed, Patrick brought Anna in to make a recording for Robin on Spinelli's computer. During her speech, Anna told Robin that no man should ever be a substitute for her own self-worth. Robin didn't have to make the same decisions Anna had made, such as raising a family on her own. Being adventurous wasn't everything. Sometimes being adventurous was just being courageous enough to be different. Both Patrick and Spinelli seemed touched by Anna's words. She told her daughter in the recording that Patrick loved Robin and Robin loved Patrick. At the end of the day, what else was there?

Robin and Anna met in the lounge at the hospital. Robin wanted to know why Anna appeared on Patrick's blog to plead his suit. Anna said that it just happened, but that she really had expressed her true feelings. Anna did feel that Robin should marry Patrick. Patrick came over and showed his latest video, which featured Coleman appealing to Robin to accept Patrick's proposal. Anna, Robin, and Patrick all laughed at many of Coleman's unintentionally humorous and insightful comments. When Robin still would not say yes, Patrick left to get a recommendation from Mac. As he left, Robin was incredulous at the thought that her Uncle Mac would side with Patrick.

Robin deals with her friends who were all talking about her and Patrick. Mac wanted Robin's help to get Maxie to come home. Robin offered to go talk to her cousin, and Mac seemed appeased. Nikolas came to see Patrick at the young doctor's request. Patrick was anxious to learn Nikolas' take on why Robin wouldn't marry him. Nikolas thought Robin didn't want to marry Patrick because she was worried it was all about the baby. Patrick said he had tried to explain that he really did love her, but Robin kept twisting his words around. Robin was the most frustrating woman he had ever met, but she made him a better person. Robin went to Jason and Spinelli's apartment where Spinelli begged Robin to have mercy on him and let Maxie stay. Robin said she would work something out. Maxie tried explaining she was just trying to do something unselfish with her life. She knew what it was like to recover from surgery, and Spinelli had no one. Robin asked Jason's opinion?

Jason said it would have been better if Maxie had never met Spinelli. However, Spinelli wanted Maxie there so he guessed it was all right. Robin thought things would be fine and she promised to explain things to Mac. Robin's uncle was under a lot of stress because Robin's due date was coming up. Jason congratulated her on the baby and Robin asked if he knew about Patrick's blog. Jason had no idea what a blog was. Robin briefly ranted about how her little girl would be better off with two parents who were happy apart than living with two parents who were bitterly fighting and inevitably divorcing. Robin said she wasn't being a pessimist, she was only being a realist. Jason was suddenly sorry he brought anything up. When Robin realized Jason was truly clueless about Patrick's blogs, she decided it was time to leave. After Patrick and Mac met and talked, Patrick thanked him for his confidence. Mac promised he would hurt Patrick if the man hurt Robin or
turned out to be a bad father. When Robin saw the two men together, she was very exasperated. She started to vent to them but was suddenly struck with sharp pains. Patrick asked the nurses to page Dr. Lee as Robin was in labor!

While Elizabeth and Patrick got Robin settled in a wheelchair, Mac fretted to Anna. He worried that Patrick was stressing Robin out by pressuring her to get married. Mac had a pessimistic attitude and feared Robin would lose the baby or that it would be born with HIV. Anna comforted him. Robin and Patrick made a plan about what they would do for their daughter if she were born early, but they were relieved when Kelly told them that Robin was not in labor but having Braxton-Hicks contractions, which Kelly pointed out, were perfectly natural. She told Robin that as long as she relaxed and avoided unnecessary stress, there was no reason that she could not carry her baby to term. After Patrick and Kelly went back to work, Anna visited. She, too, was relieved that Robin was not in labor. Robin told Anna that she was treating the incident like practice for the real thing. Robin said she was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support she had. A tearful Anna apologized for being an overbearing mother who always knew what was right for her child. She told Robin that she would stop pressuring Robin to marry Patrick, but she would reserve the right to hover. Robin told Anna that she hoped she could be even half as good a mother to her child as Anna had been to her. Later, when Patrick checked on Robin, he told her that he loved her and he did not want to apply any more pressure on her. He told her that he would stop his campaign to get her to agree to marriage and that he would be content to raise their child and be with her in any way she chose. Robin told Patrick that she loved him too. When he told her again that he would not suggest marriage again, a look that might have been regret flashed across her face.

Robin approached Elizabeth and wondered what Patrick had said. Elizabeth did not say and Robin admitted that since Patrick had done what she had asked and had stopped proposing marriage, she wanted him to start asking again. Elizabeth said that maybe Robin was ambivalent to marriage and that there was nothing wrong with that. Besides, Elizabeth went on, making a commitment to one person was pretty scary, especially if you were not absolutely certain. Robin responded that no one could ever be absolutely certain. Elizabeth said that was her point. Robin smiled. Robin said that what she knew for certain was that she loved Patrick and Patrick loved her. She knew that Patrick was the one who was brave enough to put his heart on the line and she had not even been willing to meet him halfway. Robin feared that worst of all, she had really hurt Patrick with her refusal to get married.

Patrick caught Claudia putting on her clothes. She told him that she was checking herself out. Patrick protested releasing her without further tests, so she started putting seductive moves on him. Patrick told her he was only interested in her health, but Claudia kept up the pressure. Robin walked in on them. Patrick immediately told her it was not what it looked like. Robin responded that she knew exactly what was going on. Robin quickly realized Claudia is trying to manipulate Patrick. He was relieved that Robin had not misread things between him and Claudia. Claudia insists on leaving the hospital against Patrick’s advice. Patrick warned Claudia that she was leaving the hospital against his orders then washed his hands of her. While Claudia prepared to leave, Patrick and Robin stepped out into the hallway. Robin appeared to want to talk to Patrick about where they stood but Patrick's pager when off and his immediate attention was required.  Maxie goes to GH to see Robin. She tells Robin about her testimony. Maxie feels bad about the “bad choices” she made. She tells Robin how she disappointed Spinelli. Robin says people can change. She uses Patrick as an example. Robin tries to give Maxie credit for some of the changes she’s made. Maxie is convinced her relationship with Spinelli will be changed forever. Maxie leaves.  Later, Robin approaches Patrick tried to apologize to him for how she had been treating him recently. Robin says she’s “committed” to him. Patrick brushed off her concerns and told her that she had nothing to apologize for. He reassured Robin that they were in a good place and wants her to stay calm, and he says he is content with their relationship.

At the hospital, Matt Hunter was unconscious and suffering from third degree burns. Patrick had taken over his case and was feeling uncharacteristically sympathetic as he talked to Robin. He felt he had to make decisions about Matt's care because his hospital records listed his mother as deceased and named no next-of-kin. Robin said she would ask Anna to use her contacts to find another relative. Patrick and Noah greeted each other fondly. Noah told Patrick how proud he was of him and Patrick told Noah that he did not do everything wrong as a parent. They shared a father-son hug. Robin asked Anna to find Matt's relatives, so Anna got on the phone. Robin left, but Noah arrived in time to hear that a doctor was seriously injured in a fire. When he heard the name, Matt Hunter, he hurried to Matt's room. Anna followed and asked if Noah knew Matt. With a smile on his face, he said "Yeah."

Robin and Patrick talked about Dr. Hunter, and Patrick said he saw a lot of himself in the young doctor. Robin had paperwork to take Patrick's mind off of Matt Hunter, though. She was filling out the registration paperwork for the hospital. Kelly wanted it filled out one month prior to Robin's due date. They needed to come up with a name for their daughter. After some joking around, they decided on Alyssa Rose. They could not decide on whose last name she would have. Patrick told Robin that having his last name would allow his daughter to be close to her father. It appeared Robin might give in and name her baby Alyssa Rose Drake.

Anna visited Matt in ICU, and she told him Robin had asked her to locate Matt's family. Matt said it was no use. His mother was deceased and his father had never been in the picture. Later, Noah came in to talk to Matt about his injuries. Matt asked why he suddenly cared. Noah had never been a part of his life before the fire. Noah explained that Matt's mother only wanted Noah to pay child support and pay for part of Matt's education, in exchange for Noah not being a part of the child's life. Patrick was outside the room when he heard Matt yelling at Noah. He overheard the young doctor call Noah, "Dad."

At the hospital, Patrick walked into Dr. Hunter's room and asked if he had just heard him correctly. Noah and Matt both confirmed to Patrick that Dr. Hunter was Noah's son. Matt said he was curious about Patrick and Noah, so when the fellowship came up for him to work at General Hospital, he jumped at the opportunity. Matt told them both that he was no longer curious. Patrick asked if his mother had known, but Noah didn't think she had. Patrick was very upset to learn he had a brother and had never known, but he was also upset that his father had never taken care of his other son except financially. Patrick stormed out of the room with Noah soon following. Robin tried to stop Patrick to talk about their baby, but Patrick was in no mood. Anna and Robin witnessed as Patrick and Noah started shouting at each other in the hallway. Anna acknowledged to her daughter that Noah had not made good choices, but she thought he was still a good man. Robin and Anna went to see Matt and asked if there was anything they could do for him. After all, he was the only uncle Robin's daughter had. She did ask Anna if there was anything else she needed to know, but Anna confirmed she did not have any other children. Matt told them he just wanted a break. He hadn't come there asking for any family. No one took any interest in him until the fire, so he wasn't interested in them after the fire. Patrick walked in and told Matt to be nice to Robin, and the two brothers got into their first fight.

Noah went into Matt's hospital room to talk about treatment options for Matt's condition. Hot on his heels was Patrick. Matt told Noah that since Noah had had no use for Matt as a child, Matt did not need Noah as a dad, now that Matt was an adult. Patrick told Noah that he had no use for him as a dad, either. Matt did not bond with Patrick and sent him away just as he had Noah. Out at the nurses' station Patrick told Robin that he feared that he would be a bad parent because of what Noah had done to him and Matt. Robin assured Patrick that he had nothing to fear because there was no such thing as a bad dad gene. If Patrick wanted to be a good dad, and Robin was sure that he wanted to be, he would be. In the lounge, Noah was surprised to learn that Anna did not hate him. She told him that even though he had made mistakes in the past, she knew that he would do better with his family in the future. He told her that her confidence in him should make him want to go to an A.A. meeting instead of going to a bar where he could sink into a bottle. Anna looked perplexed as he walked away. Robin dropped in to see Matt. He tried to be sarcastic with her, but she put him in his place by pointing out that his behavior toward Patrick had been combative and argumentative. She told him that Patrick had had a rough life with Noah as a dad, also, and even though he had recently had a better relationship with Noah, Patrick had still put their bond as brothers ahead of his connection to Noah. Patrick went to see a prickly Matt, who responded sarcastically to Patrick's offer of a truce. Patrick did not take the bait. Instead he told Matt that even though they did not like each other, they were brothers and Patrick intended to honor that bond. Matt looked as though he wanted to relent.

Robin arrived at Sonny's house to wish him luck in his marriage to Kate. She couldn't go to the wedding, because she had an emergency consult that night at the hospital. They talked briefly about the baby. Robin said Stone would have been happy for them. All he had wanted for the two of them was for them to find happiness and purpose. At GH, Robin immediately comforted Sonny in the aftermath of Kate's shooting and told him that she and Patrick would be there for him. Sonny introduced Robin and Patrick to Olivia. When Patrick started running down the case and Sonny asked how soon he could operate, Olivia pulled rank and let them all know that she was the next of kin and she would be making the decisions about Kate's care. Olivia was very abrupt with Robin when she tried to defend Sonny, and despite Sonny's glowing recommendation, questioned both doctors' credentials.

Patrick became very professional at that point and told her to take all the time she needed to check him out. He cautioned that the longer they waited the more likely Kate was to be paralyzed. Olivia became less testy with Robin after Sonny said that Olivia was entitled to her feelings. He told her to consult with the doctors but to make sure that she made the right choice for Kate. Olivia wanted to be sure that Kate walked again, but all Sonny cared about was that she lived. When Olivia asked for Patrick's assessment, he told her that the bullet was lodged very close to Kate's spine. If they operated too soon, Kate could die on the table, but if they waited too long the damage from the bullet would cause paralysis. Patrick said he was sure that he could save Kate's life and that if he operated at the opportune moment, there was an excellent chance for a full recovery. Olivia decided to let Patrick continue on the case but she remarked to Sonny that she hoped that Patrick was as good at surgery as he was at running his mouth. Patrick examined Kate, who came briefly to consciousness. She mumbled that she had to tell Sonny a secret, even if it meant he hated her. As Patrick held her hand, she said "Tell Sonny he has," before lapsing back into unconsciousness, leaving Patrick to question, "Has what?"

Patrick wanted to check on Kate before she was prepped for surgery. Olivia took the opportunity to dash off to the hotel so that she could wash up and change before Kate's operation. Sonny remained behind and spoke to Patrick about Kate's prognosis. Sonny admitted that he had hoped that Kate would have woken up before her surgery. Patrick surprised Sonny with the news that Kate had been conscious for a short time during the night. She had asked Patrick to give Sonny a message, but unfortunately she had drifted back into unconsciousness before she could say anything else. Before Patrick left to prepare for the operation, he told Sonny that he couldn't give him any guarantees, but that he would do his best to save Kate's life. Patrick then gave Sonny a few minutes alone with Kate before she was taken to surgery.

Robin walked in, she saw her friend's hurt and quickly comforted him with a hug. They pulled apart and started talking. Robin assured Sonny that Kate's chances of recovery increased because she had Patrick for a surgeon. She told him that Patrick was a brilliant doctor whom she deeply admired. Loving him just gave her a better understanding of just how skilled Patrick truly was. Sonny appreciated the glowing endorsement, which seemed to put his mind at ease. As the old friends talked, Sonny appeared to find a reason to hope. He credited Robin for that and thanked her. Sonny felt that as long as life continued, there was a possibility for happiness. Patrick soon returned with the news that Kate had made it through the operation. Once Kate was settled back into her room and Sonny was left alone with her, Sonny made a promise to Kate. He told her that he had decided to reclaim the reigns of his mob empire and vowed to make the person who had hurt her pay for shooting Kate. Sonny swore that no one would ever come after him or his again. Meanwhile, Jason had entered the room and heard Sonny's declaration.

Patrick found Robin alone in the staff locker room. Robin seemed troubled, so he offered to take her out for some fresh air and a walk. Robin appreciated Patrick's concern, but she wanted to talk to him instead. Patrick sat down as Robin began speaking. She told him that Sonny reminded her that time and love were precious. Robin didn't think she should be so arrogant as to take either for granted. Robin continued to pour out her heart as she told Patrick that she wanted to spend the rest of her life with him. Robin then proposed marriage to Patrick. Patrick's expression was blank and he remained ominously silent as Robin looked down with expectation shining in her eyes.

Robin told Patrick she finally realized what she really wanted, to marry him. After spending time with Sonny, she understood how rare it was to fine true love. Life was short and love was rare. Robin felt ridiculous for not realizing how lucky she was. Robin got down on one knee and asked Patrick to marry her. Patrick said no; he told her he had been selfish by focusing on his own needs and not Robin's needs. Robin needed to be single and independent in order to feel safe. Patrick said he couldn't marry Robin because he loved her too much. He kissed her and walked away.  Anna came into the nurse's lounge to look for Robin. They were supposed to go shopping for the nursery, or closet as Anna often called it. When she saw her daughter, Anna asked why she wasn't ready yet. Robin told her about Patrick turning down her proposal. Anna was relieved to learn her daughter finally realized her true love for Patrick.

Patrick came in to check on Kate. Olivia thanked him for helping Kate. Patrick told them both that Kate should be waking up from the surgery soon. Patrick warned them that Kate could be incoherent when she woke up, especially since she was insisting on telling Sonny something right before the surgery. Olivia looked scared. Patrick examined Kate. Kate woke briefly and told Patrick that he had to tell Sonny that he was the father of Olivia's son. Patrick told Kate that she would be able to tell him herself. Olivia came back and asked Patrick what Kate had said. He told her that Kate had merely mumbled a few words before falling back asleep.

Anna dropped by the police station to see Mac. She told him that Robin needed some cheering up after Patrick turned down her marriage proposal. He agreed to go see Robin. At General Hospital. Robin and Patrick were unnecessarily sharp with Epiphany. She told them to keep their personal business away from work and not to take their bad moods out on the staff. When she left, both Robin and Patrick were appropriately chagrined. Mac caught up with Robin at the hospital. He brought her chocolate chip cookies and a raspberry smoothie. She said he always knew how to cheer her up. He listened to her tell how upset she was that Patrick had not accepted her proposal. Mac sympathized with her and told her how much he loved and admired her. She told him how silly she felt for putting herself on the line and being refused by Patrick. Mac told her that he knew that she could do anything that she put her mind to. She told him that he was her rock and that she was very grateful that he was always there for her.  While Mac and Robin were talking in the lounge Patrick strolled by on his way to the nurses' station. Mac walked over to him, took out his handcuffs and told Patrick he was under arrest. When Patrick asked why? Mac slapped on the cuffs and said, "Failure to yield-to my niece."

Mac hauled Patrick down to the police station and tossed him into the interrogation room. He was talking to Patrick about Robin's proposal when Robin rushed in, clearly out of breath. Both men urged her to sit down, wearing matching expressions of concern. Robin realized that they were worried that she might be in labor and quickly calmed their fears. She was out of breath from racing to the police station. Satisfied that Robin was fine, Mac told Patrick and Robin that they needed to work things out. To make sure that they had ample opportunity to do so, Mac kept Patrick in police custody and walked out of the interrogation room.  After Mac stepped out of the room, Patrick and Robin had a heart-to-heart talk. They took turns opening up about how they felt and what they meant to each other. Both were clear that they wanted a life together. Finally, Patrick got down on bended knee and asked Robin to marry him. With tears in her eyes and a big smile on her face, Robin happily accepted Patrick's proposal of marriage. Mac walked in as the lovebirds were kissing. He was happy for both of them when they announced their engagement to him.

Robin came into Kate's room, and they talked about Sonny. Robin knew Sonny would want revenge for Kate's shooting, but she thought Kate could be the only person to talk Sonny out of revenge and rejoining the mob. Kate used that opportunity to ask Robin if she would tell the father of her baby that she was pregnant with his child if he was a dangerous man. Patrick had overheard Robin and Kate's conversation, and he came clean to Robin after she left and went back to the nurse's station. Robin didn't care that he had overheard her conversation, but he wanted to know what she would do if the child she was carrying had a dangerous man as the father. Robin laughed off his question and changed the subject to the wedding. Surprisingly, they both agreed they wanted to get married before the baby was born. They talked about eloping, but Robin couldn't fly with her due date approaching so quickly. She also wanted to get married in a Catholic church, since that had been her grandmother's wish. There were certain people she wanted to invite, especially Epiphany. Robin and Patrick looked at a calendar together and set the date for their wedding, October 29.

Patrick left the hospital and went to Jake's, where Ric and Claudia were playing pool. He asked for two shots, and Coleman thought he wasn't happy with his recent engagement. However, Patrick was upset about the knowledge of Sonny having another child and not knowing what to do with that information. Patrick asked Coleman a hypothetical question about his obligation to share a secret about paternity. Coleman quickly guessed that Patrick was talking about Sonny, and that Sonny had an adult son that he did not know about. Patrick admitted that the secret was non-medical and not covered by doctor-patient confidentiality. Patrick's biggest worry was that Robin would find out that he had not told her and she would be mad. On the other hand, if he told her, she would insist that he tell Sonny and Patrick was not sure that was the right thing to do. Coleman told him that the secret was not his to tell and that he should keep it from Robin. He said that under ordinary circumstances it would be right to tell, but in this case, both Kate and Michael had been shot because of their relationship to Sonny, so it would be okay if Patrick did not tell.  After several shots of tequila, Patrick decided to follow Coleman's advice, because Coleman's advice about his relationship to Robin had always been sound in the past.

Maxie arrived at the hospital in answer to Robin's summons. She was relieved to hear that Robin was okay, and ecstatic when Robin flashed her large diamond engagement ring. Maxie immediately took charge of starting wedding preparations for Robin's October 29 wedding date. Maxie was overjoyed when Robin asker her to be the maid of honor. While they were laughing and planning the details of the wedding, Patrick called and told Robin to meet him at Jake's because he had chosen his best man. Maxie tagged along. When they arrived, Patrick announced that Coleman would be his best man. Maxie was dismayed but Robin found Coleman an appropriate choice. She suggested that Jake's be the site of their reception because she and Patrick had met there, had fights there, and generally shared a lot of history with the place. Maxie was not so certain that it was a good idea. Back at the bar, Coleman poured tequila shots so that the wedding party could toast the nuptials. When he tried to tell Maxie what to do, she demonstrated her knowledge of the process, by pouring salt on her hand, licking it off, downing the shot, then sucking on a lime wedge. Coleman appeared impressed.

Robin tried to comfort Patrick after he decapitated a fake baby during Lamaze class. Patrick told her he wanted Robin to have a Cesarean section so their daughter would have less exposure to Robin's blood. Robin said there were no indications that a C-section would put their child at less risk, and Kelly wanted Robin to have a vaginal birth because the placenta was low. Robin briefly mentioned the wedding and Maxie's wedding plans, and Patrick asked if Robin wanted to delay the wedding until after their daughter's birth. Robin assured him Maxie was handling everything, so the wedding wasn't really stressing her out. Patrick and Robin shared a tender moment in the lounge. They discussed their upcoming wedding. Robin told Patrick that all her stress had gone away since she had agreed to marry him. She was happy that Maxie was taking care of the wedding plans so that she could just relax and enjoy it. She and Patrick shared a few kisses as they confirmed their love for each other.

Olivia walked into the hospital and asked Patrick how her cousin was doing. Patrick was vague at first, so Olivia pressed him for more details. Patrick said Kate was doing fine and asked if Olivia was keeping Kate's family informed about her progress. He then asked if the family knew about Sonny. Olivia took offense to Patrick's personal questions and asked how he would feel if his daughter was marrying Sonny Corinthos. Patrick just smiled as Olivia walked away. Robin and Patrick seemed absolutely giddy during their shift at General Hospital. Epiphany was not so giddy. They asked her why she was upset? Epiphany seemed to think it was only a matter of time before Robin and Patrick started arguing over the wedding. Robin told Epiphany that Maxie was planning the wedding and there would be no arguments. Epiphany just wanted to make sure Patrick and Robin didn't create any more drama for the hospital staff than they already had.  Robin left the hospital and met Jason at the Metro Court hotel. She gave him an invitation to the wedding, but Jason said he couldn't come. Robin really wanted him there, because he had talked to her and reasoned with her. It was Jason's sound advice that had made Robin realize she really did want to marry Patrick. Jason told her he was very happy for Robin and Patrick but he could only be there for Robin in her heart. He could not attend the wedding.

Robin was busily giving orders to everyone around the nurses' station, when Epiphany and Elizabeth lovingly and laughingly told her that she was a control freak and needed to trust that everyone would do their job to make sure that all of Robin's patients got great care while she was out on maternity leave. After Robin left the station, Epiphany and Elizabeth discussed their plans for Robin's surprise. When Robin came back, Elizabeth was gone and Epiphany told Robin that all her day's appointments had cancelled. Robin thought that it was very mysterious, but before she could do much about it, Patrick swept her away with promises of a special afternoon. The lights were out when Robin and Patrick entered Jake's. When they came on, Elizabeth, Epiphany, Nadine, Kelly, Dr. Winters, and Coleman were gathered near the pool table, which was covered in presents. Robin was both surprised and touched. Many heartfelt words of friendship and happiness were exchanged. Patrick told the ladies that he had picked Coleman as his best man because he had given Patrick good advice and been a friend no matter what Patrick did or said. There was a lot of hugging, including Patrick and Coleman. Later as Patrick sat at the bar, Coleman told Patrick that he was a babe magnet and he wondered how marriage would go for him. Patrick told him that as much as he loved his bachelor life, he loved Robin more, unaware that Robin was listening. When she told him that she loved him, also, they kissed and everyone at the party shared in their happiness.

Patrick went to Jake's for a drink. Olivia was there and they struck up a conversation. Patrick admitted his fears about marriage. When he asked Olivia why she had not married her son's father, he touched a nerve. Olivia soon realized that Patrick was merely curious, so she said that she did not know who the father was. Olivia asked Patrick if he would want to know if he had a child. Patrick said absolutely that he did. He said he was overjoyed to be a father and a husband to Robin, even though he knew there would be times that he would miss his bachelor days. Patrick said that he was looking forward to spending the rest of his life with Robin. Maxie, Robin, and Spinelli finished the birdseed bags and were packing up when Mac arrived. Spinelli and Maxie left to take the birdseed bags to the church and run pre-wedding errands. Robin asked Mac to give her away. Mac was overjoyed, and told her that he would be happy to walk her down the aisle and give her his blessing, but that he would never give her away. They shared a happy hug.

At the Scorpio home, while Robin calmly prepared for her upcoming nuptials, Mac was on the phone ordering his police department to act as security for the wedding. Robin felt that Mac was going too far and told him so. As the two lovingly bickered, the sounds of a helicopter could be heard in the distance. It grew steadily louder, but Robin and Mac appeared oblivious to the sound as they continued to argue. Robin was delighted to see her mother when Anna suddenly walked through the front door. While Mac excused himself, mother and daughter sat down to for a heart-to-heart talk. Anna was sentimental as she reminisced about Robin's childhood. She let Robin know how proud she was of her, and how extraordinary she felt her daughter was. Maxie and Spinelli arrived at the church and quickly went to work decorating it for Robin and Patrick's wedding. Maxie went to Jason's office and demanded that he attend Robin's wedding. Maxie pointed out that Robin had a powerful impact on Jason's life, and he on hers. Maxie said that Robin isn't like Carly who gets married every five minutes and it wouldn't be a big deal if he skipped out on one of hers. She points out that Robin would only marry once, and that it was important to Robin for Jason to witness the momentous occasion. Jason doesn't want to put Robin at risk. Maxie walked in to find Robin and Anna weepy, and demanded that they stop crying. Maxie was not prepared to deal with puffy eyes before the wedding.

Patrick took Olivia to the back alley of Jake's, where he had his racecar parked. Olivia was impressed with the engine and the two talked about racing and various tracks in the New York area, including Watkins Glen. As Patrick spoke, it was revealed that he had a passion for driving fast. It was one of the few things that he and his father had bonded over. It also became clear that Patrick intended to give up his car and his love for speed for the sake of his family. Olivia suggested that Patrick reconsider his decision. She warned Patrick that he might end up resenting Robin for it. Epiphany was surprised to see Patrick working on his wedding day. Patrick shrugged it off. He felt there was plenty of time before the wedding to check on his patients. Epiphany's attention was diverted when Matt walked up to the nurse's station. She was pleased to see that he had shaved his beard. Epiphany felt Matt appeared more professional without the facial hair. As Patrick began to walk away, Matt turned to him and mentioned receiving an invitation to the wedding. Patrick smiled as he casually joked that he knew Matt wouldn't have any interest in attending, but Robin had insisted on sending the invitation. Matt smiled back and confirmed Patrick's suspicions that he would not be at the wedding. Patrick's smiled slipped. As he turned away, there was an expression of disappointment on Patrick's face. A few hours later, Epiphany was stunned when she saw that Patrick was still working. Patrick insisted that he had plenty of time to finish his rounds. Patrick was confident that he would make it to the church on time for the wedding, but Epiphany strongly disagreed. She asked Patrick why he was tempting fate. Matt stood nearby, listening to the exchange.

Mac and Robin arrived and met up with Maxie. They strolled into the sanctuary and found Jason and Elizabeth already there. Mac threatened to have Jason arrested if he did not leave, but both Robin and Maxie insisted that Jason was an invited guest, so Mac relented. Maxie, Elizabeth, and Robin shared girl talk before Maxie left to get dressed and Elizabeth styled Robin's hair. Mac caught Maxie before she could leave and they reminisced. Mac remembered when he had first seen Robin as a determined little girl. He talked about how his life had changed as a result of raising Robin, and then adopting Maxie and Georgie, after he married Felicia. When Maxie asked if they had been a burden on him, he told her that his girls had brought joy and happiness to his life and he did not regret one minute of the time they had spent together.

At the hospital, Epiphany encouraged Patrick to leave and get ready for his wedding, but he insisted that he had plenty of time. Matt was on duty, so Patrick let him know that he and Robin really wanted Matt to come to the wedding. Patrick said that he did not have much family and that he would like to explore his brotherly bond with Matt. Matt appeared both eager and reluctant. Patrick said he would not push, but he really hoped that he and Matt would find common ground. Patrick and Epiphany signed out of the hospital. Epiphany took the elevator, but Patrick hung around for a few more minutes. Leyla told him that she wished the best for him and Robin. As Patrick headed for the elevator, Anthony was wheeled into emergency in serious condition. Because it was a neurological problem and the on call surgeon was elsewhere, Patrick did the workup and gave Johnny and Claudia the prognosis. Patrick told them that their father had an aneurism that was bleeding in the brain and he needed surgery. Johnny begged Patrick to save his father. Because the on call neurosurgeon was still 20 minutes away, Matt offered to do the surgery so Patrick could make the wedding, but Patrick said he would do it and Matt would assist. He told Matt that he was a doctor first and that his prime directive was to save lives. He said that Robin would understand if he were late. Patrick, Matt and Leyla scrubbed and operated on Anthony. Patrick kept his focus on Anthony, even though Matt offered to stabilize Anthony long enough for Patrick to call Robin. Anthony coded while Patrick and Matt worked desperately to save him.

As Elizabeth styled Robin's hair, Robin told her how much their friendship meant. She also told Elizabeth that she had invited Jason to the wedding as much for Elizabeth's sake as for hers. After Elizabeth was done with Robin's hair, she left Robin alone to rest. Instead, a relaxed Robin chatted with her baby and told her how much she loved Patrick and what a happy life they would have together. Anna arrived in time to have a cozy talk with Robin before the ceremony. She brought a note from Robert telling Robin how much he loved her and wished that he could be with her. Robin and Anna shared their love for each other. Maxie was in a dither when she joined Robin and Anna. Robin told her to relax. Robin hugged Maxie and told her what a wonderful job she had done to make Robin's wedding special. Anna pulled out a beautiful pendant and told Robin that it would be "something old." She said that Philomena, Robin's adopted grandmother, had given it to Anna when Anna married Robin's father. For "something blue," Maxie gave Robin a blue beaded bracelet that had belonged to Georgie. "Something borrowed" was a handkerchief from Robert and they all agreed that "something new" was the baby.

Mac was in the vestibule greeting guests when Bobbie arrived. She brought regrets from Lucky and Nikolas, who were taking care of business at Shadybrook. Mac did not seemed terribly thrilled that Coleman was the best man, but they fell into a reluctant truce. Mac was anxious about Patrick's whereabouts but Coleman told Mac to relax. Together they greeted Edward and Monica, who were the next to arrive. They were followed by Nadine, then Mike, who made an awkward comment about the previous wedding. Kelly, Epiphany, and Dr. Winters arrived together. and Jax arrived alone. Sonny arrived and shared his memories of Robin and Stone with Jason. They talked about their early relationship with Robin. Sonny told Jason that no matter what had gone down between them, he was glad that they could both be there for Robin. Jason nodded his agreement. Speculation about Patrick's whereabouts circulated through the wedding party. Shortly after Mac alerted Robin that Patrick had not arrived at the church, a panicked Spinelli burst into the room with the news that Patrick was nowhere to be found.