Best way to end the two day spree of sheer hell trying to find her son. She couldnt have asked for a better squad and friends. They didnt play around. Amanda ripping into the guy and his daughter, oh Liv had heard about the bitchslap that she gave him. She couldnt be more proud of the woman.
When she had tucked Noah back into his bed with Eddie, his stuffed elephant. She kissed his head and told him again for what seemed the millionth time that she loved him. This little boy was her life, her son, her everything. After he had fallen asleep she ventured out to the living room. She didnt feel like going into her room, too far away from her baby. Just as she sat down she had seen that Amanda had text her, checking on her. She was beyond grateful that her and Amanda had gotten close.
"Hey Liv, just wanted to check and see how you are doing. I know you are relieved that Noah is back home where he belongs. If you need anything let dont hesitate to call or text, no matter what time it is. Tell Noah Aunt Amanda and Jesse love him, and love you too Aunt Liv." - Amanda
Liv smiled when she saw that. So ever grateful that they had bonded. And her calling her 'Aunt Liv' stole her heart. Well her heart was being stolen for another reason but she really didnt want to go there, didnt want to ruin the bonding that she and Amanda were finally doing. Plus having the playdates with the kids.
"Amanda thank you so much for checking in on us. Yeah it's so good to have him home, you have no idea. Scared out of my mind I was never going to see my baby boy again. It's cause of you guys that I got my son back. I do hope you and Jesse will come over tomorrow for a get together I'm having and Noah did ask to play with Jesse and see you. Plus I would really like it if you came. You're my family." - Liv
Amanda smiled when she read the text, cuddling with Jesse, god how she loved her baby girl. She couldnt imagine going through what Liv had just been through. There's no way she'd be strong enough to handle that. She shook off her thought to respond to Liv.
"Of course I'd check on you. Jesse and I will definitly be there. You're our family too Liv." -Amanda
The next day came, she was getting Jesse ready. The excitement this lil girl had to go see Noah. Amanda was leary on seeing Sonny outside of work as they still hadnt talked much since the incident in West Virginia. Amanda really couldnt talk to him. It was still fresh and she was still hurt. What would he do if he really found out who she was crushing on?
They had a nice dinner, just family spending time together. It meant alot to Liv. After a bit everyone started heading home. Fin had left first, then Carisi after hugging Jesse, then Noah and Liv, as well as shaking Rafael's hand. He couldnt bring himself to really talk to Amanda so he waved bye. Liv was noticing the hostility between her subordinates. After Rafael left Liv sat on the couch next to Amanda. Jesse and Noah were playing with building blocks. His patience with the lil blonde girl was amazing.
"Amanda thank you and Jesse so much for coming. You have made Noah's night." Amanda smiled. She liked this side of Liv. "Im glad you thought to invite us." Noah looked at Jesse and whispered something in her ear. The lil girl smiling. Liv caught onto the whispering, laughing she looked at Amanda and then back to the kids "okay you two, what are you up to?" Jesse looked at Noah, Noah smiled and lightly pushed Jesse to go over to Liv. Walking the few steps over to Olivia the little blonde toddler who was the spitting image of her mother had a huge smile on her face. Jesse hugged Liv, "Aunt Liv, I was wondering. Well Noah and I were wondering..." The little girl getting nervous to ask Olivia the question that she and Noah were talking about. Amanda played with her daughters hair while she tried to ask Liv. Liv gently taking the toddlers hand and speaking "What were you wondering sweetie?" "Aunt Liv, can mama and I spend the night? Noah and I promise to behave. We havent played together in a while. So can we please? Please mama? Please Aunt Liv? We will behave." Liv and Amanda both looked at each other. Liv speaking first "Well sweetie if your mama doesnt mind, I have no problem with it." Amanda chuckled these damn kids. "I guess we can stay. That is if you really dont mind Liv." Liv smiled. "Actually I'd enjoy it. It would give us sometime to hang out and talk."
It was decided that Amanda and lil Jesse were gonna stay over. While the kids played they talked. "So Amanda have you heard from Declan at all?" Amanda took a sip of her drink. Shaking her head no she prepared to answer. "The last time I heard from him was shortly before I gave birth. I have sent messages via emails and pics. Havent heard anything. He does however help out financially which is nice. I dont mind raising Jesse on my own, dont get me wrong it sure as hell ain't easy but I do whatever I have to for my baby girl." Liv put her hand gently on the blonde who for some reason had started to tremble. "Amanda I know you will. You do, you're a great mom. Speaking of that honey, what do you have her going by, Jesse Murphy or Jesse Rollins? Just curious you dont have to answer if you dont want to." Amanda cracked her neck as she prepped to answer. "Im having her use my last name. Do you think that's okay? I just wanna do whats best for my baby girl." Liv nodded yes. "Amanda you are doing what's right. Dont second guess yourself. Youre a good mom." Amanda blushed at the compliment. "As are you Liv, you were trying to give Noah the best and him have a relationship with Sheila. You did nothing wrong. She betrayed you and your trust, and now she's gonna pay. But let's not focus on that. Let's focus on what's right here and now. You have your son home where he belongs, and you have all of us who love and adore both of you." Liv was grateful for the feeling of a family. She and Amanda watched the kids play. They interacted so well even with Noah being older. He was gentle and guiding just like his mom. Amanda even told Liv that she had instilled the morals in her child that he is growing up with. It got to be late, Liv told Amanda to let Jesse sleep in Noah's room since the kids didnt want to be separated. They tucked the kids in, thankful that Liv had two twin beds now. After getting them tucked in Liv offered Amanda a glass of wine.
"Dont mind if I do." Amanda replied as she made herself comfy on the plush couch that Olivia had. "Ill help pick up those blocks too." Liv sat down next to Amanda curling her legs up underneath her. "So Amanda besides what happened in West Virginia anyone in your life currently?" Amanda blushed at the thought of her one night stand in WV. It was fun, Jesse was home with the nanny. It was one night and she had used protection. The only shitty thing was she had practically lost her best friend over it. "Nope. There's no one, just me and Jesse. Dont really have time to deal with that." Liv put her hand on Amanda's shoulder "Sweetie I didnt ask you to condemn you. You're a grown woman and you obviously have needs." Amanda smiled sheepishly "Yeah you are right but look what that cost me. Liv, it cost me someone I trusted." Amanda turned quickly so Liv couldnt see the tears that were starting to fall. "Look can we just change the subject please?" Amanda's voice breaking on that last part. "I will just say this one more time. I am not a slut."
Amanda went to go change, since Liv had invited them to sleep over, she had laid out a pair of sweats and t-shirt for Amanda to sleep in. While Amanda changed Liv went to change as well. She wanted to cuddle the blonde. Yeah she had a shitty couple days thank god with a good outcome but Amanda had been being tormented by a decision she made while on a case, it didnt interfere with her job and she shouldnt be chastised for it. Liv looked at Amanda as she came out of the bathroom in the borrowed sweats and t-shirt. She couldnt help but check out the petite blonde. "Hey Manda, you okay? You seem detached all the sudden." Amanda nodded "Yeah I'm okay. Just tired of being alone at times. I'm sure you know the feeling." Liv shook her head in agreement. "I know the feeling. You wanna curl up and watch a movie?" After asking that Liv thought to herself "what the fuck did I just do, asking her to curl up and watch a movie." Amanda wanted nothing more than to do that, but this was her boss. She couldnt cross this line.
"Liv would that be smart? We cant let this get out of hand." Amanda's eyes went down cause she really did want the comfort. Liv took Amanda's hand "Hey noone is going to slut shame you here. You hear me. If you want to cuddle, that's what we do. It's whatever you want Amanda. Granted there is an attraction on my behalf but I'm getting vibes that the attraction is mutual." Amanda nodded cause she was right. Speaking softly "yeah I wanna cuddle Liv." Amanda laid on the couch and Liv cuddled up behind her. For some reason this felt right to both of them. Liv put on her netflix and picked Will & Grace reruns, they needed something light hearted after the stress of everything. Liv cuddled Amanda close. "I just want to thank you for being here for me through all of this Amanda. Means a great deal. Our friendship has grown a great deal and it means alot." Amanda smiled. "You've done the same for me Liv."
