Standing on the beach with Heath's arms wrapped around her, Olivia checked her watch and reluctantly pulled away from his warmth.

"We need to head back to the house if we want to be ready on time."

"We?" Heath asked with a frown, "You're coming?"

"Only if you want me there," Olivia replied, earning a nod and pressing a quick kiss to his lips as he entwined their fingers.

Returning to the Braxton house, Olivia left Heath to talk to Brax and went to get ready. Joining Brax in the kitchen a while later, she smiled at him in thanks as he handed her a cup of coffee and took a seat at the table. Hearing Heath curse under his breath, she looked over to where he was struggling with his tie and went to help him out. She had just finished straightening it when the door opened, and Cheryl walked in.

"What's she doing here?" Cheryl inquired as soon as she spotted Olivia.

"She's here because we want her here," Brax stated without hesitation, "Don't start today mom."

Following the boys out to the car a while later, Olivia climbed in beside Heath and wrapped her hands around his. Ignoring the glares that Cheryl was throwing her way, she stared out the window and allowed her mind to wander back to her own dad's funeral.

'Standing with her mom at the open graveside, Olivia looked around at the people gathered and wondered what they were all thinking about. It was raining heavily, and dark clouds had gathered above there heads, which seemed quite fitting for a funeral.

She was surprised to see so many people there to grieve over the loss of one man, although she was pretty sure that most had come to make sure that he was dead and for that she couldn't blame them. Her dad had hurt a lot of people and committed some terrible crimes, for which, he would never be forgiven… not even in death.'

Feeling slight pressure on her hand, she pulled herself out of her thoughts and realized that they were already arriving at the cemetery. Taking her place at Heath's side, she felt him tense and looked up to see Casey being led towards them in handcuffs.

"You can't hate him forever, you know," Olivia whispered in Heath's ear, sending Casey a sad smile and noticing how tired he looked.

Listening as the vicar spoke, she kept her eye on the youngest Braxton and frowned as he swayed on his feet. Nobody had any stories about Danny Braxton, no memories that would bring any comfort to those grieving and his body was soon lowered into the ground. Casey was led away after that and everyone else returned to the house, where they had a few drinks. Standing in the garden with her hands wrapped around a glass of pineapple juice, Olivia felt a flutter of movement in her stomach and smiled.

"Are you sure that you don't want something stronger?" Ricky asked from behind her, causing her to jump and nearly drop her drink, "Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you…"

"It's fine," Olivia replied, shaking her head as Ricky offered her a bottle of beer, "I was miles away."

"Anywhere nice?"

"Just lost in my own head as usual."

"Can I ask you a question that you may not want to answer?"

"Sure."

"Are you pregnant?"

"I..." Olivia stammered, unsure whether to answer or not, "How did you know?"

"I noticed that you've been wearing more baggy clothes lately and there are times when you'll touch your stomach or cover it protectively," Ricky explained with a smile, "How far along are you?"

"Twenty-one weeks today," Olivia admitted, sitting on the steps and running a hand over her face.

"I'm guessing that Heath doesn't know?"

"I want to tell him, but I'm scared," Olivia replied honestly, "There's so much going on at the moment and I'm scared that me telling him that I'm pregnant will be too much... that I'll be left alone to raise our kid alone."

"I'm not going to tell you that everything will be okay because I don't know that, but I do know that you're family and no matter what happens you will never be alone."

"Thanks, Rick," Olivia mumbled, smiling as Ricky put her arm around her shoulders and hugged her.

"Congratulations."

Author's Notes: Thought I'd try something a little different with the Braxtons! Thanks for reading