Single and Seeking Barson story

Chapter 30

Olivia felt relief wash over her as her apartment door came into view. It was the end of another stressful week, a week she didn't think she could have gotten through without Rafael Barba. This week she was faced with another child abuse case, she still hadn't caught The Weekend Rapist. Olivia thought he fled the state, the rest of the squad thought he was dead. Rollins had not yet gotten back in touch with Ryan Bailey. Olivia and Barba were working tirelessly preparing for Paul Gibson's trial. She looked at her watch, it was 8:30 the earliest she had gotten home in a long while. All this week she and her best friend had working dinners, and he insisted every night on driving her home. She didn't argue. Today, Barba had a long day in court, so she decided to take a cab home, she called him, so he wouldn't worry. She put her key in the door, and began to open it. "Sweet boy, mommy's home.

"Hi Liv," Lucy said softly.

"Hi Lucy "Olivia answered. Lucy smiled as she watched Olivia eyes focus on Rafael Barba who was siting on the couch with a sleeping Noah in his lap. Barba watched as her brown eyes widened in amazement. "Barba." Olivia whispered.

"Noah had a play date today LIv." Lucy said.

"I remember." Olivia replied. "With Scott."

"He was so over tired when we got back, I couldn't get him to lie down. Barba showed up, read him The Little Engine That Could, and he went out like a light." Lucy smiled.

"How long have you been here?" Olivia asked Barba..

"An hour, let me put him in his bed. Barba said carefully getting up.

"Barba?" Olivia called softly. He stopped walking, and waited for her. She was so close to him, as she kissed her son's forehead.

"Liv, I need your help. Can we talk in your room?" Lucy said quickly. Olivia's mind began to race at Lucy's words. Was Lucy hurt? Did Roberto hurt her?

"Sure" Olivia replied trying to keep the worry she felt out of her voice. Olivia turned, and followed the young woman.. She knew her son was in good hands.

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"Is everything ok Lucy?" Olivia asked as she entered her bedroom, and closed the door.

"Yeah. Liv", don't worry." Lucy replied.

"It's just, your tone, you made it sound like an emergency. Are you sure you're alright?"

"I'm Ok Liv." I'm happy!" Lucy answered, excitedly.

"Then I'm confused. Did Roberto purpose?"

"Not yet. Soon." Lucy said in a joyful sing-song voice. She walked over to Olivia's closet and flung open the doors. Within seconds she was touching clothing.

"Lucy did you call me in here to talk or go through my closet?" Olivia asked. She sat down on her bed.

"Both. Mr. Barba wants to take you ice skating."

"Does he?" Olivia paused briefly then spoke again. "Lucy I can't. No one knows better than Barba how tired I am."

"I'm sure he does, but he also wants to show you a good time. You need to recharge, why not recharge together?" Olivia closed her eyes, and opened them seconds later when she felt some of her clothes being placed on the bed beside her. "What are you going to wear?" Lucy held up some clothing.

"Nothing you have in your hand. This is not a date. I'll wear black leggings, and my white turtleneck."

"No, no turtlenecks Liv!"