Olivia's Mission

Chapter 1:Looking For The Right Agency

(Olivia's POV)

I look at my computer, analyzing different agencies, "Still looking at those agencies?", asks James as he sits on the couch next to me. I sigh, rubbing my eyes, "I'm just stressed, I need to get into an agency soon, you don't make enough money as a cashier to support two kids, that's why I need to get into an agency quick, I'm just sick and tired of looking everyday", I say frustrated. James wraps his arm around my back as he lays his hand on my shoulder, rubbing my shoulder with his hand, "I know, you want to keep Caleb in the school he's in right now but, he might have to leave next year if you can't find the agency you want that can hopefully keep him in Harper's Elementary School", he says seriously. I look at him, "I know it's just, I need to join an agency that I can come home to you and the kids instead of just staying most of the day, rarely not seeing you guys", I say concerned as I look back at my computer, scrolling through the list of agencies. I hear James sigh as he gets up off the couch, heading upstairs, "Don't stay up too late, Caleb has school tomorrow", I hear James say as I hear him walk upstairs. I close my eyes and sigh, "Mommy", I hear Caleb say. I open my eyes and look to see Caleb in his train pajamas, holding his teddy bear that he's had since he was born, "Your supposed to be in bed, come on", I exclaim as I get up off the couch. Caleb walks towards me, still holding his teddy bear, "Can you sleep with me? I had a nightmare", he says. I nod my head, tiredly as I pick him up, putting him on my hip, "Yeah, will you go to bed if I sleep with you?", I ask as I walk up the stairs with Caleb on my hip. Caleb nods as we enter his room, full of toys, "Okay, I'll be with you in a minute, I have to get my pajamas on", I say as I lay Caleb in his blue and white bed, pulling the covers of him. I walk out of Caleb's room and head to my room, looking to see James looking at me, "Your not sleeping with me tonight?", I hear James ask as I get my pajamas out of my drawer. I turn around and shake my head, "I'll be back in here, Caleb just had a nightmare", I answer as I head into the bathroom, closing the door. I take my clothes off and put my pajamas on, feeling tired and anxious to get to bed, "I can sleep with Caleb if you want", I hear James mention as I get out of the bathroom with my pajamas on. I sit next him on the bed, looking at him straight in the eyes, "It's okay, hold on", I say as I get up off the bed and head out of the room. I go to Caleb's room to see him still up, "Caleb, why don't you come and sleep with Daddy and I?", I ask softly. Caleb nods and jumps out of his bed, running to our bedroom. I smile softly as I walk into our bedroom to see Caleb laying on James 's chest, giggling, "Your supposed to be in bed by now", I say as I walk over to him, tickling him, "Daddy will get you if you don't go to bed", I say as I get in bed, Caleb laying in the middle. Caleb gasps and pulls the covers over him, hiding from James and I. I laugh as I turn off the lamp, pulling the covers over me, "Goodnight Liv", I hear James say softly. I sigh happily, "Goodnight James, Goodnight Caleb", I say softly. I don't hear an answer from one of them so I close my eyes, relaxing as I feel James next to me, his arm wrapped around me. I smile and get comfortable as I fall into a deep sleep.

2:00 A.M

I wake up to hear crying in Sophia's room. I sigh and get up to feel someone grab onto my arm, "Where you going?", asks James quietly. I rub my eyes tiredly, "Sophia is crying, I'll be back", I whisper. James gets up with me and rubs my shoulder, "I'll help you, I known you've been woken up by Sophia every night so, let me help you", he says softly as he kisses my cheek. I sigh, nodding, "Okay", I say tiredly as James and I walk to Sophia's room. I walk into her room to see Sophia crying, laying in her crib, "Come here baby", I say as I pick her up out of her crib, cradling her in my arms. Sophia quiets down a little as I rock her, letting her lay on my chest, "You have the magic touch", says James from behind me. I turn around and smile at him, "No, it's just parenting skills I had", I say with a smirk. James laughs softly as he rubs Sophia's cheek, smiling at her sleeping face, "She's so beautiful", he says with a smile. I smile as I look down at her sleeping on my chest as I keep her in my arms, "Yeah", I say, cuddling her close to me. James wraps his arms around me and Sophia, laying his head on my shoulder, "Your so beautiful, you know that?", he ask softly. I smile, turning towards him, "You tell me that everyday", I say with a small laugh. James chuckles as he rocks me, still hugging me, "You going to look at more agencies tomorrow?", asks James as he pushes my hair back behind my ears. I nod, sighing, "Yeah, I need to get into one, I'll check out more tomorrow", I say softly as I put Sophia back in her crib, rubbing my eyes, "I want you to know, whatever job you decide you want, I'll support you every step of the way", says James as he strokes my messy hair. I look at him and smile, "Thank you", I say softly. James smiles and leans in, kissing me passionately. We pull away, looking into each other's eyes, "Ready to go to bed?", asks James as he smile at me. I smile, sighing, "Sure, I feel like crap right now", I say as we head to our room. As I get in bed, I start to hear crying from Sophia's room, "Seriously, already?", I ask myself as I get out of bed. James sits up, "What's wrong?", he asks me. I sigh, yawning, "Sophia is crying again", I say as I walk out of our room, heading to Sophia's room. I walk in her room to see her fussing in her crib, "I'm here", I say quietly as I pick her up, cradling her. I start to rock her, hushing her as I walk around her room, trying to get her to be quiet.