And in the beginning..There was you!!!

10

(It's been a few weeks after the shooting, and Olivia's relationship with El had become closer. Noah had also become closer with El, and Liv couldn't have been more happier .)

(It was Friday evening, Liv was in the kitchen cooking dinner when the doorbell rang. Noah checked the security camera to see who it was and ran to answer it.)

Noah: I got it mommy.

Liv: Noah you know I don't like you answering the door.

Noah: It's just Elliot mommy.

(She hears the door open and hurry towards Noah as Elliot stands there.)

El: Noah, what have your mom told you about opening the door?

Noah: But I saw it was you.

El: I know buddy but it's always best for a grown-up to check.

(Elliot walks in and tousels Noah's curls before he closes and locks the door. He sees Olivia in the kitchen stirring up some pots.)

Noah: Mom Elliot brought you flowers.

Olivia: (looks up) Hey.

Elliot: Hi, where do you want this?

Olivia: Ill take those, can you watch this for me, please? Just have to keep stirring it so it does stick.

Noah: Mama is making her special dish tonight.

Elliot: Special? The last time your mom cooked it was toast and she burned it.

Olivia: Ha ha very funny. My burnt toast was great and it got me through a lot of trying times.

(Elliot takes over stirring the pot as she gets a vase out and fills it with water before putting the flowers in.)

Noah: Mommy?

Olivia: Yes my love.

Noah: My brother will be going to summer camp and he asked if I can go with him before he leaves. It's for two weeks and his mom and dad said it was ok.

Olivia: I don't know Noah, you are still too young to be away from me for that long.

Noah: But I stayed with them for three days not that long ago.

Olivia: I know, but you're talking about two weeks.

Elliot: Let him go, it could be good for him and...

Olivia: (gives him a look) Butt out.

(He holds up his hands as surrendering.)

Elliot: I'm sorry. Sorry Noah I tried.

Noah: Mom please just talk to his mom, I really want to go. I never get to do anything and you're always working.

Olivia: (exhale) Ok, I'll talk to her but no promises.

Noah: Ok.

Olivia: Now eat your food so you can get ready for bed.

Noah: Yes ma'am.

(Noah starts to eat while she looks over at Elliot and smiles. They have a whole silent conversation with their eyes lost in they own world. Noah sits there looking between them with a weird look on his face.)

Noah: Mom?

(No answer.)

Noah: Mommy, hello?

Olivia: Uhh yes Noah?

Noah: Why are you guys staring at each other like that? It's weird.

Elliot: It's our special secret.

Olivia: (chuckle) It's just another way one can communicate without saying a word.

Noah: Oh so what were you talking about?

Olivia: Oh nothing sweetie. Why don't you finish for dinner?

(By nine Noah was in bed asleep while Olivia and Elliot were in the living room. After a few beers they both were a bit tipsy watching some movie on TV. Olivia was sitting close to Elliot and it felt like old times again. They would laugh or she would yell at the TV. It was when an explicit sex scene came on that things became awkward.)

(Elliot shifts as he tries to get comfortable, as Olivia bit her lip as the moans comes through the TV. To make it less awkward Elliot decides to speak.)

Elliot: So I think you should let him go. How bad can it be?

Olivia: (gives him a look) I don't know Elliot. It's only been two years since he has met them, I'm just not comfortable sending him for two weeks.

Elliot: I think someone has abandonment issues.

Olivia: I do no thanks to you.

Elliot: (looks down) I apologized, and I'm trying my best to make it up to you.

Olivia: I know, I'm sorry I'm just a little frustrated and this pass week didn't help.

Elliot: Anything I can help with?

Olivia: (blushes a little) I don't think so El.

Elliot: You're sure? I've grown a lot over the years Liv.

Olivia: (mumbles) Yeah, in more ways than one.

Elliot: What?

Olivia: Oh nothing just talking to myself. God I find these sex scenes to be so cringy.

Elliot: How so?

Olivia: (smacks her lips) Come on El, what woman you know sounds like that?

Elliot: Well I wouldn't know Liv, I've only ever been with one woman.

Olivia: You kidding right? You're telling me that even during your separation and Kathy's passing, you've never been with another woman?

Elliot: (wiggle his brows) Well there was that one time.

Olivia: (blush) Yes, how could I forget?

Elliot: I must say, even though it's been ten years, I still remember that night like it was yesterday.

(Olivia licks her lips as her mouth suddenly becomes dry. The noises on the tv doesn't make this situation any better.)

Olivia: Yeah well let's not dwell on the past. How about we find something else to watch hmm.

Elliot: Why is the scene getting to you Liv?

Olivia: No!

(Between the beer and built-up sexual tension, she is fighting against her body's desires. Feeling hot all of a sudden she gets up.)

Olivia: Umm do you need another beer?

Elliot: No I'm good.

Olivia: Well I'm going to go to the restroom I'll be right back.

(She walks off fast not wanting to hear whatever he has to say next. She makes it to her bathroom and closes the door as she leans on the counter. She turns on the water and splashes some on her face and sighs. Grabbing a towel she wipes her face before she turns to go back out. As she opens the door it is pushed open suddenly. Before she can comprehend what's happening, she is pushed against the counter.)

Elliot: You're hiding from me?

Olivia: (voice quiver) N. No...

Elliot: No need to be scared Liv.

Olivia: I'm not scared.

Elliot: (moves closer) So if I was to do this......

(Throwing caution out the window, Elliot cups Olivia's face and kisses her. In shock, it's taken her a minute to respond before she's relaxed into him.)