love - j.w [BOOK 2]

19.

They'd dropped Grace off at school and Olivia was at home, editing and FaceTiming David. He'd kept contact most of the day, to make sure she was okay. Jeff was filming and said he would be out most of the day. Which made this day perfect for Olivia. She had something planned for Jeff. He'd been so helpful with looking after Grace on his own whilst Olivia coped, but also helping her deal with the death of her brother. He'd been so strong and selfless, which Olivia admired about him.

"Yeah, and I know it's TMI. But he's been asking for another baby." Olivia spoke. She was on the phone to Natalie, and had been all day. They were both attempting to plan this special night for her and Jeff.

"Oh my God! So...?" Natalie squealed.

"I haven't thought about it yet. We've only just gotten Grace into school." Olivia reasoned.

"But you're such amazing parents! And I know you could handle it."

It was now the evening, Olivia had collected Grace from school and was making dinner before Jeff came home. She was spending the night at Natalie's so she could sort things out without letting Jeff know. She'd finished dinner, dished it up for them all, just as Jeff had walked in.

"Hey, baby. How was your day?" Olivia asked, sitting down beside Jeff.

"Filming can get on top of me, but coming home to this makes it all worth it." Jeff whispered, smiling at her.

"Tonight, I'll be gone. But I'll help you put Grace to bed." Olivia spoke, standing up to put her plate in the sink.

Jeff seemed offended. "Where are you going?"

"To Natalie's, we're doing something."

"What's that?"

"Oh.." Olivia stuttered. "Girl stuff."

Olivia knew she was a bad liar, so she didn't know how 'girl stuff' would sit with Jeff.

"Oh, okay. Well text me when you're safe."

She did as she said, put Grace to bed, left, then texted Jeff when she got to Natalie's.