Down To Ride

61. Confirmation

Olivia Baker

"He said, 'I don't want to give us another try, unless you know for sure, that this is what you want. I know what I want...and that's you'" Simone explained to Olivia on the phone.

"...so what did you tell him?" Olivia raised an eyebrow as she pulled into her driveway. 

"I told him, 'You are what I want. Us being together is what I want'" Simone replied and a smile crept on Olivia's face. "You're hella quiet right now...is everything okay?" she asked her best friend.

"I want to fucking scream!" Olivia smiled with pure excitement. "I just KNEW that you and Jordan would eventually come back to one another. I tried to support both of your decisions while you navigated the break up...but ultimately I think we all knew that you're it for each other. I just...I love this for the both of you and I am proud of you!" she exclaimed on the phone.

"Thank you, Liv. I appreciate you and how supportive you've been through our shit. You're a real one, for sure" Simone chuckled. "Look I know you have to go and get ready so we can finish this conversation later!" she added.

"For sure! I just pulled up so I'll see you later!" Olivia said just before ending the call. She quickly hopped out of her car, rushing towards the front door of her home. "Baby!" she yelled for Spencer, rushing up the stairs.

"Baby, guess what?!" Olivia cheesed as she entered their bedroom. "You won't believe what I just found-Spencer?!" her eyes widened as she found her husband laying down in their bed. 

"Babe?!" Olivia glanced at the clock as she approached him. "Spencer, why aren't you dressed? We've gotta get out of here soon?!" she questioned, watching as he sat up.

"I ain't goin'" Spencer shrugged his shoulders.

"You're funny" Olivia laughed, reaching for his hand. "Come on, babe. We've gotta get out of here soon" she reminded.

"I just told you, I ain't goin'" he repeated sternly and Olivia's face scrunched. 

"Spencer...what do you mean you're not going? Tonight's a big deal for you" she inquired, joining him on their bed.

"...This shit is fuckin' stupid man. All of it" Spencer shook his head as he closed his eyes. 

"Baby...what are you-"

"I don't wanna do this shit no more, Liv" he glanced at her. 

"We've discussed this numerous times already. You're not backing out of this. Tonight is here, Spencer" Olivia told him. "I understand there are nerves and a bit of anxiety. But I can assure you that tonight will be beyond amazing. You worked your ass off to get to this moment. All that you've put into this show will be recognized on a larger scale. You deserve this more than anything, babe" she assured, her eyes following his.

"What if-"

"You tell me this all of the time. 'You have to get rid of doubt. It ain't gon' work if you doubt what you doin'" Olivia quoted. "Whatever doubt you're having...toss that shit out of the window. You stand strong...poke your chest out. The night is yours. You were made for this, babe" she affirmed.

"Damn...I did right" Spencer chuckled to himself.

"What'd you do right?" Olivia inquired with furrowed eyebrows.

"I married you" he replied and Olivia's eyes filled with adoration. "I say this shit all the time but know that I mean it. Any success I've received from this shit...is owed to you. I ain't doin' this shit without your faith in me and my vision...your humility and grace. Everything is because of you. You are the source" he added.