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Chapter 6
"Thanks for meeting me Kathy. I appreciate it." Elliot said, hugging her swiftly and sitting down.
"Sure El. Whats this about?" Kathy asked curious but wary.
"Lets order first." Elliot said nervous as he waved to the waiter.
After they ordered, (pancakes for Kathy and eggs with bacon for Elliot) received their coffee's, and made small talk about what was happening in each other lives, Elliot spoke.
"Before I say what I need to say, I just want to say I never meant to hurt you Kathy. I know your going to be furious and hurt. And I don't blame you if you never want to speak to me again. And I am going to be totally honest with you and come clean." Elliot began looking at her, his eyes searching hers.
Kathy registered the words and nodded already knowing what he was going to say. "Was it worth it?"
"What?" Elliot asked, surprised at her question. How could she already know what he was going to say to her?
"Sleeping with Olivia? Your partner? Was it worth it?" She asked bluntly stirring her coffee.
"Yes." Elliot told her, still surprised.
When she looked at him, surprised, he said "I told you I was going to be honest."
She nodded "Thank you."
He sipped his coffee, feeling better. It felt good to get it off his chest after all these years.
"I always wondered why she left." Kathy told him.
"You suspected?"
"I always have, Elliot." She told him softly.
Elliot looked at his ex-wife with surprise and thoughtfulness "You never said anything."
"I didn't need to." She answered.
"Why not?" Elliot asked curious.
Kathy waited until the waiter put down their food and left. "Because Elliot I know you. You would never cheat on me. You respected me enough and were religious enough not to. And you were never that man."
They looked at each other for once actually looking at each other. Elliot didn't realize how much she changed, how much wiser she has gotten. Kathy was relived to see he wasn't looking so tired. For the first time in ages he actually looked sober and in control of his emotions. What changed?
"Did she come back? Is this why you are now telling me after all these years?" Kathy asked.
"Yes and she brought someone with her." Elliot told her.
"Who?" Kathy asked, curious.
"Our daughter." Elliot answered.
Kathy dropped her knife, shocked.
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"Gracie! You are going to be late for school!" Olivia yelled, standing at the door with her stuff.
Grace ran out her room "I had to say bye to my toys Mommy."
"Thats fine sweetie but your running late." She helped her put her jacket and backpack on.
"Remember today Uncle Fin is going to pick you up after school, ok?" Olivia reminded her daughter as they hurried down the stairs.
"Yes Mommy." Grace said, holding tightly to her mom's hand.
Liv smiled, loving those words.
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"How old is she? Whats her name? Does she look like you?" Kathy asked.
"Slow down, Kathy." Elliot chuckled "Her name is Grace, she is seven years old, and she looks like Olivia through and through."
Kathy smiled, relieved. But it still hurt to know that he had a child with her, ached that he slept with her while they were still married. It shouldn't hurt, but it did.
"Hey." Elliot said softly, registering the change in her.
Kathy looked at him, her face unreadable.
"I am sorry for hurting you." Elliot apologized.
"Do you love her?" She asked.
"Yes." Elliot answered.
"I see. Well, thank you for telling me, Elliot. I appreciate the honesty." Kathy said gathering her stuff.
"You don't want to finish your breakfast?" Elliot asked looking at her half-eaten plate.
Kathy shook her head and put some money on the table "I'll see you later, Elliot."
"Bye Kathy." He watched her walk out, her blond hair catching in the sun, blinding him for a moment. He loved her still. Because she was the mother of his children. But it was nothing compared to his love for Olivia's.
Later around seven p.m.
"Thanks Fin for watching her." Liv said hugging him gratefully.
"No problem baby girl." He let go, smiling.
"Did she give you any trouble?" Liv asked watching him put on his jacket.
"Nope. I helped her with her homework, made her lunch, then put her for a nap. After she woke up we played barbies." He grinned.
"Your such a softie." Liv chuckled "You sure you can't stay for dinner?"
"I wish but I cant. Kevin is coming over tonight and he is going to introduce me to his finance." Fin told her, smiling.
"Really? Congratulation! Invite him over tomorrow so we can celebrate." Liv grinned, hugging him again.
"You sure?" Fin asked.
"Of course I am. Kevin can also meet Grace." Liv smiled.
"Ok, then. I'll see you tomorrow." Fin grinned.
"Bye." Liv said.
"Bye." Fin said.
"Wait! I want to say good-bye too!" Grace yelled running to the front door. She ran to Fin who picked her up and hugged her hard.
"Bye boo! It was fun spending the day with you."
"Thank you for playing Barbies with me. Bye!" She hugged him hard, and he set her down.
"Bye." He closed the door behind him.
"Alright then! Lets have dinner, shall we?" Liv said, locking the door.
"Can we have spaghetti mommy?" Grace asked.
"You know that sounds so yummy? Can you go read while I make dinner?" Liv said smiling.
Grace nodded and ran off.
"Did you say grace, sweetie?" Liv asked.
Grace nodded her mouth full.
Liv smiled as the door bell rang.
"Who could that be?" Liv asked getting up.
She looked through the key hole and opened the door surprised. "Kathy?"
"Hello, Olivia." Kathy smiled.
I know its a short chapter, guys! I know. But I barely had time to right this. I am back in the States and I have major jet lag. And the heat in Cali isn't helping either. But hope you enjoyed it!
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Bonnie.