A Case Reopened [Book Two]

Sixteen

Serena didn't say anything to her daughter. She just turned on her heel and left the room. Olivia slowly turned towards Elliot before swallowing hard.

"I'm going to go pack... Mind booking us tickets for the next flight home?" Olivia asked, as Elliot stood and moved towards her. He gently tucked some hair behind her ear before nodding slowly.

"Anything for you, Olivia... I hope you know that I mean that when I say it. I may be married to Jenni, but it's like you and I have always been meant to be in each other's lives. You are my best friend and if you need me to kick some ass, just tell me which ass to kick." Elliot smiled. He pressed a firm kiss to Olivia's forehead before hugging her tightly.

They stayed in the embrace for a while before Hunter started to whimper for Olivia.

"I'll be packed in less than an hour."

"Make sure you shower," Elliot spoke, as he pulled his phone out.

"What?" Olivia asked as she turned to look at him.

"I'm not spending hours on a plane just to sit next to you when you smell." Elliot grinned. Olivia rolled her eyes but smiled a bit. His plan had worked, and he was glad it had.

///

Olivia was finishing up packing up her items, and the things she had packed for Hunter, before moving from the room. Hunter was awake, but quiet as she ran her fingers through a wet strand of her mother's hair. Olivia didn't even bother this morning to wear a bigger shirt to hide her bump, because she was heading back home and didn't feel the need to hide her pregnancy anymore.

"Where are you going?" Serena asked, as she quickly followed Olivia to the front door where Elliot was waiting. Olivia passed her baby to her best friend before sitting down and starting to slip on her shoes.

"Home," Olivia replied, as she grabbed her red sneakers and loosened the laces so she could slip them on easier.

"Olivia, are you really pregnant?" Serena asked. Olivia had to restrain herself from yelling, as she tied her shoes.

"Mom, would I lie about being pregnant? Because I have lost a baby before, and I would never lie or even joke about being pregnant." Olivia huffed. She stood before staring her mother down.

"Liv, you knew that Lena and Jacob were trying for a baby."

"Mom, I don't have to put my life on hold for Lena. I can get pregnant and have kids if I want because it's my life. I don't have as many years as Lena does to have kids, so I'm using the years I have left to expand my family." Olivia spoke. She watched as her mother shook her head before throwing her hands up in the air.

"You just ruined two relationships." Serena huffed.

"You are going to miss out on the lives of at least two amazing kids. Let alone the life that Amanda and I are making together. Bye." Olivia spoke bravely. She grabbed Hunter from Elliot, before letting him gather the few bags. They walked out together, and once the door was close Olivia turned to Elliot.

"Are you okay?" Elliot breathed.

"My baby moved for the first time as I just ruined my relationship with my mother."

///

Once back in Manhattan, Olivia and Elliot drove back to her house. Elliot kept glancing at Olivia as he drove, but she didn't say anything. She was still a little angry about how her mother and sister had reacted, so she didn't want to talk. 

"Want me to hang around?" Elliot asked as they got to the house. Olivia shook her head as she looked over at him.

"I'm fine, Elliot. I just want to go inside and see my wife. I also want to nap." Olivia spoke with a weak smile.

"Same... so promise me that you'll call me later? I want to know that you are doing good." 

"I promise, El. Thanks for coming out to get me and Hunter. And for not hating me when I had to borrow your jacket on the plane when I had to nurse her." Olivia spoke.

"Eh. Harrison has actually shit on my jacket, so some milk isn't a problem." Elliot smiled. He leaned close and kissed Olivia's forehead before looking back at where Hunter was sleeping.

"Yes," Olivia spoke.

"Huh?" Elliot asked quickly.

"You can help us inside but then you have to leave."

///

Amanda didn't know that Olivia and Elliot were coming home, so she was napping when her wife and daughter arrived at the house. Olivia unpacked her stuff before taking Hunter upstairs and giving her a bath before laying her down for a nap. Olivia walked into her bedroom and smiled when she saw her wife bundled up under Olivia's favorite afghan.

"Mandy," Olivia whispered, as she moved over to where her wife slept. She settled down on the edge of the bed before kicking her shoes off. Then she laid close to her wife and caressed her soft blonde locks.

"Liv?" Amanda whispered as soon as she opened her eyes. Olivia smiled before nodding.

"Yeah, baby. Hunter and I are back." Olivia breathed. She felt like crying as soon as Amanda sat up and hugged her tightly.

"I'm so glad you two are back... you three." Amanda whimpered. She rubbed Olivia's back as she held her as close as possible.

"Mandy, she moved." Olivia smiled, as she leaned back a bit and grabbed her wife's hand. She kissed her palm before moving her hand to her swell.

"Already? You didn't feel Hunter move until closer to when we found out her gender!" Amanda exclaimed. 

"I know it's shocking! But her little flutters just made me so happy." Olivia smiled. Amanda helped Olivia lay back before she rolled up her shirt. Amanda settled down and ran her hands over her wife's swell. She pressed several soft kisses to it before feeling subtle fluttering beneath her fingers.

"Hey there, little one... I'm your Mama and I absolutely love you." Amanda cooed softly.

"Do you think it's a girl because I do," Olivia spoke. Amanda rested her head against Olivia's stomach before nodding a bit.

"I do too... but either way, I'm just excited to have another baby."

Hey guys! Thanks for reading and please vote and comment all of your feedback below! :D