Wanting his love (Waterloo road)

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Olivia sighed as she woke up. Tom wasn't in bed. She knew things had been tense since Rachel had told her that Tom had been acting secretive.

She walked downstairs. Tom was sitting there. He smiled. "Hey babe. Morning," he said.

"Morning. Sleep okay?"

Tom nodded. "Yeah. Are we okay babe? It's just it's been weird since Charlee told us she knew about Max."

"Yeah. We're fine. I'm just annoyed about how Max has brought you into this. I mean he's the one who cheated on Charlee. So I don't see why."

Tom smiled. He put Lily in her bouncer and smiled. "Don't worry about it babe. We know we matter. We know that we're unbreakable. So let's focus on that," he said.

"You're right. I love you."

"I love you too."

***
Olivia went into work with Tom. Tom took Lily to the crèche while Olivia walked over to Charlee. "Hey. Are you okay?" She asked.

Charlee nodded. "Yes. Max Tyler is an asshole. And he has decided to try and fight me for custody of the baby," she told her.

Olivia frowned. "What makes him think he's got the right for that?"

"Seemingly I'm going to be unfit. I got served this morning. In the staffroom. In front of Steph and Grantly who are now gossiping about the fact Max Tyler is an ass," Charlee said.

Olivia smiled. "No court on earth will give Max custody of a baby. Especially when he's an ass. Trust me, you have nothing to worry about. You're going to be okay."

***
Olivia sat in the staffroom. She looked up as Rachel walked in. Rachel smiled. "Hey love."

"What did you mean when you said Tom was being secretive?" She asked.

Rachel sighed. "I saw him on the phone. And he saw me and quickly hung up. So it made me wonder... who was he talking to," she told her.

Olivia nodded. "Okay. Fine. But don't assume that he's cheating. I'll find out what's going on," she said.

"Okay love."

***
Tom was in his classroom. Max walked in. Tom sighed. "Go away. It's bad enough I gave you the number for the lawyer. I didn't know you'd do that to Charlee."

Max scoffed. "Do you think I want my little girl with someone unstable? I know what happened to Charlee when she was younger. And I don't want my own little girl in any danger."

Tom sighed. "Just because Charlee was hurt, doesn't mean she'll be a bad mum. You're wrong Max."

"Tom. I suggest you don't fight me on this. Or I will tell your perfect girlfriend how it was you who helped me with this. Then see if your relationship survives."

***
Olivia went back home with Tom. He sighed. "I've missed you today," he said as he kissed her.

Olivia smiled. "I've been at work too. Is everything okay?" She asked as she looked at him.

Tom kissed her again. He pulled her into his arms. "I love you. You know that right?"

"I know. I love you too," Olivia said as she looked at him. She smiled. "I don't know what's going on. But it's okay. You know that right?"

Tom nodded. "I know. I just don't think I say it enough."

"You sappy sod."

The two of them kissed again. But could their relationship survive? Especially with all the secrets about to come out?