just writing my version of the theory most people are thinking of at the moment :)
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olivia and spencer have spent the last eight months getting to know each other again, going on dates, having pure & honest conversations and just genuinely being in love again. ever since her time in london, olivia has found a purpose within herself. she has fallen in love with herself and has learned a lot through her growth and maturity. even with all of her growth, she had been struggling to find her "home." while la may be her actual home, she didn't exactly feel that way. she has changed her perspectives when it comes to beverly hills. having been separated from her boyfriend, dealing with drama within the vortex friend group, and having to gripe with the death of her father, she has doubted where her home was, either in los angeles or london. that was a choice she had to make. and fast. because that day had finally come.
draft day.
after years of hard work and dedication, spencer feels happy that he has finally come to this moment in his life. his professional football career was going to take off. and he couldn't be anymore happier. he knows that he's made his family, friends, girlfriend, and most importantly, his two fathers proud. all though he was excited about what's gonna come when it came to picking a team, he was extremely nervous about a certain someone.
a pre-celebratory party was happening before the official announcement could be made. having won a championship game, and earning a chip, spencer & jordan were jumping with glee, aching for their name to be called and the team they would be playing for. "yo spence, can you believe the moment is finally here?! we're about to be drafted!"
"yeah, man. it's crazy. i can't believe we made it. a lot of hard work paid off."
"yes, it did man, yes it did. i know our dads are looking down, being proud." spencer gives a genuine smile, knowing that was exactly true. everything that has led up to this moment has all been thanks to billy & corey. he would never forget what they have done for him.
as the convo goes on, liv walks towards spencer, holding his hand & giving him a sweet kiss. "hey baby! today is the big day! are you ready?!" he gives a nod towards his girl, for some reason not giving an honest answer. she takes notice of that. as soon as his actual expression starts to show, that was when jordan knew it was his time to go.
"so, i'm gonna go hang with my woman before the call so i'mma leave you with yours. oh, baby girl!" he scurries off to find layla while an awkward silence brews between liv and spencer. just as their mouths were about to open, the tv came on, announcing the official names and teams. the shock on their faces couldn't be fully comprehended as they were pushed near the screen and glued to the couch.
"ok now ladies and gentlemen, it's time to announce our draft picks!" the announcer suddenly said on the television. everyone gathers around, with spencer becoming even more nervous than before.
"it's time baby!" olivia said excitedly, holding spencer's hand. here it is. the moment spencer and everyone else in the room, have been waiting for. as the announcer says different players that are corresponding to different teams, he has just waiting for his name to be called.
"as for the new york giants, we pick..."
spencer's thoughts: "come on, come on, come on..."
"number 11! spencer james! wide receiver!"
the whole room cheers as they witness spencer's proudest moment. spencer breaks down, falling onto his knees, balling his eyes out. as emotions run high, olivia picks him up, grabs his face, and kissing the hell out of him. the pure joy and emotions she has while she cries for him is very heartwarming. she was very proud of him. and she knew their fathers were too.
as they celebrate for some time, the pair decides to walk off into the backyard to find a quiet space. they sit down on the chair, preparing for the hard conversation they've been trying to hold off for months. "first off, i just want to say how very proud i am of you. you've worked so hard to get where you're at and the passion, drive, and dedication you have, i hope that never leaves you." olivia starts, having spencer give a genuine smile. "appreciate you. thank you."
another quick round of silence goes by as spencer speaks. "be honest, you knew this conversation was going to eventually happen..."
"yeah, I figured. but to be honest, i don't know what to say. i'm afraid of what your reaction might be."
"to be honest, i am too. i'm very nervous to have this talk. i just got drafted liv. to the new york giants. i'm going to be in the city, playing professional games and having to deal with a lot of sponsorships. baby, i'm going pro!" liv chuckles at his slight excitement at the feeling.
"and to be honest, i don't know if i can fully go through with this... if you're not there with me." liv frowns as she hates to see his boyfriend having to worry about being separated from his girlfriend again. but a deep breath from spencer, holding her hand, taking in every part of her beauty and frame, makes liv feel different.
"but let's say whatever happens, happens and we end up being apart. just know that no matter where we are, and what we're doing with our lives, just know that we will always be one. we will always be in each other's lives, even if we're separated."
"see, that's the thing... i don't want to be separated from you." olivia tears up as she finally reveals her true feelings regarding distance. "spencer, there's a reason i came back to la, and that reason was you. had you not been here, i would've stayed in london." he sort of freezes in place, processing what she just said and the thought of her never coming back home. never being with her family. never being with her friends. but most importantly, probably never being with him again.
"over the past few months, i have struggled to find my footing here. i've tried to piece things together, trying to figure out what was the real issue regarding where my home was. whether it was here with my family & friends, or back in london, a place where i would have never thought i would find a new piece of me, a piece of self-love."
"but after much consideration, and after tonight, i've finally realized where my home is."
"really? where?"
"wherever you were." spencer widens his eyes as emotions quickly start to run by. tears slowly start to fall as he hears her confession.
"you are my home spencer james. that was clear the minute i came home and i rekindled with you. this love that i have for you is indescribable. it's undeniable. it's uncanny."
"i want to have a future with you. i want us to be married and have a family. i want both of our careers to take off in the same place. which is why i made a big decision..."
"i want to go with you to new york."
and in that moment, spencer james knew that his one true love was a ride or die for a reason.
