Olivia unlocked the door to her apartment a wide smile plastered on her face. She felt like she was walking on air, she couldn't remember a time where she had ever been so happy. Mr. Johnson wasn't Noah's biological father and unless Noah's actual father suddenly made an appearance she was going to get to adopt him. A part of her was sad that Noah might never know who his real father is but there was a bigger part of her that was happy she was going to be able to officially make Noah her son.

"I'm glad everything worked out Liv" she heard Murphy say behind her.

She had invited him over to celebrate. It was also a way for her to thank him for being so supportive, not only through the last two days, but for the past year. He was always there for her when she needed help with anything.

She flashed back to a couple months ago; Murphy had invited her and Noah to his place for dinner. Noah had fallen asleep early and she and Murphy spent the rest of the evening drinking wine and telling war stories. Olivia had convinced herself that they were just good friends and co-workers but that night Murphy was looking at her in a way that was much more than that. In that moment she began looking at Murphy in a completely different light.

Through their time together Olivia saw that he was kind, funny, smart, dependable and incredibly loyal and though he wasn't as handsome as say Trevor Langan or Nick Amaro, there was something about Murphy that she was attracted to. She had been staring at his mouth as he told some story she wasn't listening to and she found herself wanting to know what it would feel like to kiss him. And before she knew what she was doing she was leaning into him, and he was leaning into her. They had only been inches apart when a sudden cry from Noah brought them back to their senses. They pulled apart and Olivia went to tend to Noah, deciding that it was time for her and Noah to head home. Murphy walked them to the door and as he said good night to Olivia he leaned in and kissed her on the cheek, lingering a little longer than needed. Neither one of them had ever brought up what had transpired between the two of them that night, though Olivia often thought about it. She wondered if Murphy did as well.

"I don't know what I would have done if the results had turned out differently" Olivia said as she took a sleeping Noah out of his stroller. She brought Noah to his room and placed him in his crib and gave him a kiss on the forehead.

"I'm happy that we're not going to have to find out…but you're the strongest woman I know Liv, you would have been okay" Murphy said when she returned to the living room.

Olivia looked away bashfully; she was never good at getting compliments. "I uh can't thank you enough for all your help this last year." When he looked at her questioningly she continued, "with the whole Lewis indictment and especially with Noah…I just…I really appreciate you being here."

Olivia saw his mouth twitch up in a small smile, "I'm glad I can be here for you Liv"

An odd silence hung in the room before Olivia felt the urge to say something to break it, "so are you hungry or something? I can order a pizza or…" and before Olivia knew what was happening Murphy had closed the distance between them and was kissing her. Just like that he was kissing her. There was no big build up or romantic lines spoken, he was just suddenly kissing her. She responded quickly putting her arms around his neck to pull him in closer. His beard was scratchy against her but his mouth was soft, it was exactly how she imagined his kiss would be. After what seemed like too short of a time they pulled away for air.

"You have no idea how long I've wanted to do that" Murphy said, his forehead rested against Olivia's.

Olivia let out a small chuckle, "you have no idea how long I've been waiting for you to do that." Murphy smiled before leaning in to kiss her again.

Their kiss increased in intensity, Murphy running his tongue along Olivia's mouth begging for entrance, which Olivia happily complied. Olivia's hands slipped under his suit jacket and running her hands up to his shoulders she helped him shrug out of it, the jacket falling to the ground behind him. He pulled away when he felt her begin to unbutton his shirt.

Reaching up he cupped her face in his hands, "are you sure you want this?" he asked.

Olivia gave him a quick peck before answering honestly, "more than anything."

This story is going somewhere I promise!