You and I [A Bensler Fanfiction]

Nineteen

Olivia dozed off in the passenger seat as Elliot drove them home. Never once did he let go of her hand, because he didn't want her to have a nightmare on the drive home that led her to think he had abandoned her.

"Welcome home, baby," Elliot cooed, as he smoothed Olivia's hair. Her eyes fluttered open, and a sleepy smile grew on her lips.

"Is my surprise ready?" Olivia asked, and Elliot chuckled softly and nodded.

"Yes, ma'am. Now, do you want to try to walk, or should I carry you in?" Elliot questioned.

"I'll walk. I don't want to scare the boys more than they already are," Olivia replied.

Elliot helped Olivia to her feet before wrapping an arm around her waist. Olivia was still so sore from the last several hours of labor that her body was aching with each step. Before they even made it up the stairs, the front door had swung open and three little ones came running out.

"Mama!" Jackson cried, as he sprinted towards them. Elliot got behind Olivia and supported her, as she held on tightly to Jackson, then Landon. She held her little boys close and caressed their hair.

"I'm so sorry that I scared you two. I promise to not do that again," Olivia breathed, before pressing gentle kisses to the top of her sons' heads.

"Liv, are you okay?" Avery asked. Olivia quickly lifted her eyes and locked them on the small girl.

"Avery? What are you doing here?" Olivia questioned.

"Daddy said you and the baby were sick, so Mommy brought us here. I need to be here for our baby," Avery spoke. Olivia's sons moved away from her and hugged Elliot, while Olivia reached a hand out to Avery. The little girl's blue eyes were blurry with unshed tears, as she stepped forward and clung to Olivia. Her tears soaked into Olivia's shirt as she felt so much relief at being able to see Olivia in person, and to know that 'their baby' was still safely tucked in Olivia's belly.

"I'm so happy to see you, baby," Olivia whispered.

"I'm happy to see you too, Livvie."

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Olivia didn't meet Christine for a few hours. Elliot had ushered Olivia upstairs to her bedroom and tucked her in for a nap before heading downstairs to where the kids were. He gave them a child friendly update on the situation, before sending them outside to play. Then Elliot talked to Serena and Christine about what was happening.

Christine, even if she hated that Olivia and Elliot were together, was very understanding regarding this situation. Elliot was clearly in love with Olivia, and having her in so much pain had completely drained him.

"Olivia?" Christine whispered, as she opened the door to Olivia's room. Olivia opened her eyes slowly, and she almost felt sick to her stomach when she spotted Christine. She was nervous about what would come out of her mouth, especially since she was the one keeping Elliot and Christine apart.

"Hey. You can come in..." Olivia trailed off, as she slowly pushed herself up and rested against the several large pillows behind her.

Christine flipped on the overhead light as she walked into the room. She glanced around the room and noticed lots of pictures of the little boys she had met downstairs. On Olivia's bedside table sat a picture of Olivia and Avery, which left a bitter taste in Christine's mouth.

"How are you feeling?"

"I'm okay. My body is all achy, but I'm just thankful that my baby can grow for at least another eight weeks."

Christine nodded awkwardly as she moved to the foot of the bed. She sank down on it before looking at Olivia.

"So this baby is either Elliot's or your ex's, huh?"

"Yeah."

"And you don't have a clue, not even a teeny tiny idea of who the father is?" Christine asked, her voice sharp. 

Olivia felt sick to her stomach once again as tears burned her eyes. Right now, she didn't want to feel bad about what happened. She was a grown woman, not a teenager. If she slept with two men, that was her business, not Christine's. 

"Christine, that isn't any of your business. Who I sleep with-"

"It is my business since my husband may be the father of that child," Christine snapped. 

"Your husband? I think you two got a divorce because your job is more important than your family," Olivia huffed.

"Hey-"

"Elliot!" Olivia yelled. Christine rolled her eyes and stood up slowly as she walked to the mirror. She fixed the loose curls around her face before turning to face Olivia as Elliot rushed into the room.

"Babe, what's wrong? Are you okay?" Elliot asked quickly, as he smoothed Olivia's hair with one hand and rested his free hand against her swollen midsection.

"I want her out of my house."

"What?" Elliot asked, as he glanced over his shoulder. Christine had her arms crossed over her chest and an annoyed expression covering her face.

"You heard me, Elliot. I don't want her in my fucking house anymore. She is being a bitch and attacking me the day I get out of the hospital! So either kick her out or I'll break bedrest to kick her ass. Trust me, I may be pregnant, but I'll do what I gotta do," Olivia spat, her face red with anger.

"Chris, I think you should head home."

"Then I'm taking Avery with me," Christine replied.

"No, you are going to leave her here. You need to go home and get your shit together, because this is our new normal. Avery and I will live here with Olivia and her boys. We will raise that baby together. The baby who was almost born early, and one that you were worried about! So either apologize to Olivia and stay in the city so you can see Avery, or go back home and wait until I bring Avery home," Elliot sighed, as he stepped away from Olivia.

Christine shook her head and stepped closer to Elliot. 

"She's crazy, El. You are crazy for loving her when she's a slut. She'll spread her legs for anyone that has a dick, and you were just another one of her conquests. I'd get tested before you come home, because I don't want to be with someone with an STD. And I'm sure she gave you them all," Christine said with a smirk.

"GET THE FUCK OUT!" Olivia yelled as she went to climb from her bed. Elliot quickly pushed her back down and pointed at the door.

"You heard her. Get the fuck out."