This Kiss

Chapter 99

The car ride to the station was completely silent. Each Spencer-Rivera lost in his or her own thoughts. Olivia refused to let herself be nervous, instead, she let her anger bubble inside her until she felt she might explode. As they pulled in, Doris came over to their car and assisted Olivia in getting out with only a few groans of displeasure. Olivia leaned heavily against the car, her cane, that was meant for later in her recovery, was held tight in her right hand.

Doris stood in front of her helping to keep her steady. "You sure this is a good idea Spencer? You just got out of the hospital."

Olivia nodded. "Yes. I r-refuse to let t-that ass hat th-think he beat me, in either s-sense of the w-w-word."

"Okay then. Hey, where in the hell is your wheelchair? I know you aren't supposed to be walking long distances yet."

Olivia all but glared at her. "I am n-not going to let F-Frank see me in a wh-wheelchair. I'm w-walking in there."

Doris nodded. "Alright, let's go then."

The other three doors of the SUV opened, and the family all filed out. Natalia came quickly to Olivia's side, while Sam held tight to Emma's hand, who had run over from her father's car. Rafe and Ava shared a look, before joining their mothers.

Rafe came over to wrap an arm around Olivia. "You ready mom?"

"For Frank C-Cooper, al-always." She said as a matter of fact, with the best smile she could muster.

The clan slowly followed their security guards to the doors, Rafe helping Olivia who winced a few times, but walked none the less. As soon as they walked through the doors, Olivia's face went neutral and she made Rafe release her. Frank wasn't going to see an ounce of weakness out of her. She reached back for Natalia's hand who quickly came up beside her wife and laced their fingers together, squeezing tightly. Emma let go of Sam's hand and joined her mother's, grabbing Natalia's free hand with all her might. Ava and Rafe walked side by side behind them, Sam bringing up the rear and Doris leading the way. The seven walked through the station without a glance to anyone, ignoring the many stares that were directed their way. Everyone knew better then to try and stop the mayor when she was obviously on a mission.

To those watching, it was hard to envision that Olivia just got out of the hospital and was recovering from a concussion and several broken ribs as she walked with her head held high, barely using the cane, and keeping any sign of pain off her face. She truly was an incredibly strong woman, in every sense of the word.

As they got close, Doris stopped and turned back to Olivia. "You're really sure about this?"

Olivia leaned her cane against the wall and released Natalia's hand, she leaned over and kissed her wife's cheek, then, without a word, she marched around Doris and straight to Frank's cell.

When the family tried to follow, Doris held out her hands. "Let's um, let's give her a minute." She said, giving Natalia a look. They both knew Olivia, and she would need to release at least a little of her rage before Emma went back there. Doris gestured to Mallet when he started to approach, letting him know that he wasn't needed and to let the family have this. Mallet nodded and went back to his office.

As Olivia reached the cell, she saw Frank, laying on the cot with one leg outstretched and the other bent at the knee. He had one arm under his head and the other thrown over his eyes. Before alerting him of her presence, she took a moment to steady herself. She squared her shoulders and schooled her features.

"Hiya Frankie." Olivia said, eerily cheery as if they were at Company and not the police station with one of them behind bars.

"Olivia. Out of the hospital I see." He said dryly.