Robin opened the door to Kelly's and sat down at one of the tables. She checked her watch and realized she was early. Her mother, Anna, was leaving later that day and Robin was meeting her before she left for New York. Kelly's was empty, except for Lulu who was in and out of the back room. The door opened, "Hello Robin."

Robin stood up and kissed her mother's cheek. "Hi Mom. Are you all packed?"

"Yes I am," Anna sat down and contemplated her daughter, "How are you feeling?"

"I am ok." Robin sighed, "As you know, I moved back into the brownstone today. It was nice getting back to my place. Although it seems like this past week has been unreal."

Anna walked up to the counter and got coffees for her and Robin. Sitting back down she commented, "I know. Poor Maxie was in a lot of pain. The note that she left was so sad. I am afraid that Mac will blame himself for her suicide."

"Mom you have no idea how she would run after Lucky. It almost ruined Lucky and Liz's marriage. I know she blames a lot on Frisco too." Robin hung her head, "This is just not right. I wish I could make the pain go away. I myself feel that I have lost so much in my life, now I have lost Felicia and Maxie as well."

"Robin;" Anna looked at her daughter with concern, "Are you ok with my leaving?"

Robin threw her hair back and smiled, "Of course I am Mom. I understand the life that you are leading. When I saw you in Pine Valley we made amends and everything was ok."

"Ok, because I am well aware that Robert is not ever going to be Father of the Year." Anna said.

"Isn't that right." Robin laughed. "I can't forgive him for everything that he has done but he is trying. Strangely enough he and Patrick get along well. Mom, they are so much alike it is scary."

Anna laughed, "Women are always attracted to men who are like their fathers." Anna said lightly.

The door of Kelly's opened and Patrick walked in. "Were your ears ringing?" Anna laughed.

Patrick leaned down and kissed Robin's cheek, "Nope. How are the two of you today? Anna I understand you are leaving today?"

"Yes I am." Anna glanced at her watch and stood up, "Robin, I have to leave to catch my flight. Please let me know if you need anything. I am just a phone call away." She hugged her daughter and held her back at arms length. "Remember that I love you and I always will." She glanced over at Patrick, "Patrick, take care of my daughter or you will have me to contend with. Ask Robert what I am talking about." Anna kissed Robin again and left Kelly's.

Robin's eyes filled with tears as she watched her mother leave. Patrick put his arms around her, "I love you Robin."

"I love you too Patrick."

Lucky opens the door and sees Elizabeth sitting on the couch with her feet up, "We need to talk." Lucky says, throwing his keys down on the table near the door.

"I know." Elizabeth puts her book down and sits up. "I have been waiting for you to come to me to talk."

Lucky sat down across from Elizabeth for a long time, his gaze fixed on her. Finally he spoke, "Liz, we have been through so much together over so many years. You saw me through my addiction and my rehab and you could have left me. I am tending to believe that what Maxie was saying was because of her obsession with me." He paused and with pain in his voice he asked, "But for some reason their is doubt eating away at me. What Maxie said, is it true? Is Jason the father of our baby?"

For a long time Elizabeth didn't say anything. Then she nodded. "Yes." She whispered. "Yes he is. I am so sorry Lucky."

Angrily Lucky jumped up and started pacing the room, "Were you ever going to tell me? You let me go through everything, the drug addiction, everything, thinking that I was the guilty one when you two obviously were sleeping together. How many times Liz? How many times did you sleep with Jason? Was it once a week, three times a week. How many?"

In a small voice she said, "Once. Lucky I swear it"

"I don't believe you! All those times you took late shifts at the hospital, were you meeting Jason for sex! You did this to get back at me for sleeping with Maxie. I only slept with her for drugs, because I was addicted. What was your excuse? Was he better than me? When we were making love, were you thinking of him?" Lucky shouted.

"No Lucky!" Liz fired back, "It was one time. Not long after Sam died and he came back. I saw you and Maxie together in OUR bed and I was upset and I ended up at his house. I was upset and I went to him as a friend. Go ask him if you don't believe me."

Lucky looked at her scornfully, "Yeah right. I don't believe you. Is this baby mine?"

Elizabeth wrapped her arms around her protruding belly, "What Maxie said is true. I had a paternity test and Jason is the father. I didn't want to ruin your rehab so I kept quiet."

"Didn't think I could handle it."

"Something like that." Liz fired back.

"You need to get out of here. Go back to your lover. I am way too angry. Since Maxie's death, which I blame myself for by the way, I have had way too much on my mind. I just want to be alone. I don't care where you go, just go." Lucky shouted.

"Lucky, " Elizabeth pleaded, "Let me stay."

In a cold, hard voice, he said, "Get the hell out."

Carly impatiently rang the doorbell at the Quartermaine mansion several times before Alice answered, "About time." Carly said as she pushed her way through, "I'm looking for Brenda."

"Brenda is upstairs with the baby." Alice said. "She is putting him down for his nap."

"Then either you go get her or I will." Carly said, taking off her gloves, "And I don't think you want me going up there."

Tracy walked out into the foyer, martini in hand, "Look what the cat dragged in. What do you want?"

"I need to speak to Brenda." Carly said impatiently, "Not that you care"

"Go get her Alice. I will entertain our guest." Tracy narrowed her eyes and sipped her martini. "Someone must have told you about Brenda's baby and you must be dying to know the million dollar question. Who's the Daddy?"

Carly's nostrils flared, "Do you know?"

Tracy laughed, "Do you think if I knew the paternity of this child I would tell you? You must be dying to know if the father is Sonny, your former lover or Jax the current one. That's why you are here. It's not like you and Brenda are the best of friends."

Carly's eyes narrowed, "You really are a [!@#$%^&*]."

Tracy laughed and walked up the stairs, passing Brenda on the way, "Yes, yes I am....

Brenda crossed her arms and sighed, "What do you want?"

Carly walked into the living room like she owned the place, "You know why I am here. I want to know if that kid of yours is Sonny's or Jax's?"

Brenda looked away and smirked, "Give me one good reason why I should discuss the paternity of James with the likes of you."

"Jax is my fiancee, so I deserve to know."

"Ask him, he will tell you if he's the father."

"I am asking you Brenda. Is he or Sonny the father?"

"Why do you care Carly?" Brenda said, walking past her towards the French doors, "James is my son."

Carly poured herself a glass of water, "I care because it affects me."

Brenda threw her hands up in exasperation, "No it doesn't. Get that through your head."

"Then tell me who the father is."

"When you come up with a good, valid reason, I will gladly tell you. Until then, why don't you just go home and do as I suggest, ask Jax." Brenda said. "Because I am not going to tell you. Jax is your fiance and you should trust his word."

Carly picked up her purse and go tin Brenda's face, "You know both Sonny and Jax say I am the best they ever had."

Brenda laughed, "Funny because Sonny already wants me back and how long have I been here?"

~Next time

Mac tries to dull the pain he is feeling.

Brenda and Robin enjoy a girls night out.