Disclaimer: Nope. Still not mine.
Author's Note: Sorry it's been so long but I'm wrapped up in my new story Coming Home, which is AO, my new addiction. But I knew I couldn't just let this story go so here ya go. Hope it's okay.
Olivia's POV
My son's eyes are wide and confused but I see joy etched into his chocolate orbs too. At his innocent question I nod and he grins.
"MOMMY!" Running quickly into my arms he leaps and we topple onto the bed in a tangle of limbs giggling in elation.
"Hey, can Daddy get in on the hug fest too?" Elliot asks and I feel little Mattie's body tense as he rolls to face his father.
Uh oh.
Now I remember hearing Matt call Elliot "Uncle Ellie" when he came in but it didn't really hit me until now that Elliot still hadn't revealed himself as Matthew's father.
"Yea Buddy, I'm your Dad. I'm so sorry I haven't told you before Buddy but I had my reasons." Elliot sighs and reaches over to pat Mattie on the head but winces when Mattie pulls back burrowing farther into my arms.
"Go away." Matthew's voice is cold and hard, so much like I know both mine and Elliot's can be when we're hurt or angry. Elliot sighs and opens his mouth to speak when I feel Mattie nearly growl in my arms and repeat himself, "Go. Away. Now."
Elliot bites his bottom lip and I can see tears forming in his eyes but he stands and exits the cribs.
After almost an hour in the crib trying to calm my son we exit hand in hand and head back downstairs.
"Mommy!" Taylor yelps and runs to me jumping in my arms and giggling. "Aunt Lexi is funny Momma! She lemme put on her shoes!" I chuckle and smile at Alex conveying the thank you in my eyes. She nods and smiles back then holds her hand up to her ear with her pinkie and thumb extended and shakes it indicating that I need to call her. I nod slightly and she walks over hugging Mattie then Taylor and I.
"Bye bye Aunt Lexi! You come over and play with me 'kay?" Taylor's big eyes sparkle and Alex nods kissing her forehead.
"I'll come see you later Punky. Have your Mommy call me, m'kay?" Tay and I bother nod and Alex smiles once again before kissing my cheek along with Taylor's and taking her leave.
"Momma, who's dat?" Taylor points at Mattie and I sigh to myself before kneeling down so they're eye level to one another.
"Tay, this is Matthew, your brother. Mattie, this is your sister Taylor." I watch as both of their faces contort in confusion until Taylor slowly smiles making Matthew smile along with her.
"Hi." Taylor whispers and Mattie giggles.
"Hi."
I smile and sit Tay down beside Mattie and stand watching as they instantly connect. Sibling rivalry will soon set in, I'm sure, but for now they're happy to have someone to play and interact with who is their own age.
"Liv, can I talk to you?" I turn to face Don, my surrogate father, and nod smiling.
"Sure." I glance at Fin and he nods indication that he'll watch the kids and I follow Don into his office. As soon as the door closes he pulls me into a hug and we both break down in tears.
Twenty minutes and what I'm sure was gallons of tears we step back into the squad room. I smile as I see both Matthew and Taylor on Elliot's lap coloring in Nickelodeon coloring books.
"Hey Punkies." I grin at them and they both smile at me and Tay jumps into my arms quickly followed by her brother.
"Mom! I colored you a picture!" Mattie holds up a Go Diego! Go! picture and I grin as a Dora the Explorer picture pops up beside it from Taylor.
"Me too!"
I laugh and kiss both their foreheads. "Thank you very much Babies. I love them. I'll make sure they'll both go up on the refrigerator as soon as I get home."
Mattie frowns at this and I smile reassuringly at him. "What's the matter Bub?" He sighs and shrugs which instantly bothers me so I sit in my old chair and seat both he and Taylor on my lap.
"Baby tell me what's wrong."
"I just…" He pauses and buries his head in my neck. "Do I getta come over to your house?"
I sigh, thankful it's nothing more serious and kiss the top of his head. "Anytime Baby, anytime."
He looks up at me and smiles and I smile back and then glance at Tay making sure she knows she's still included and she smiles too.
Elliot stands in front of us smiling and picks up Taylor kissing her cheek as she grins. "How about some dinner?"
We all smile and nod at him and stand, grabbing our things. Half way to the door I stop dead in my tracks spotting a familiar face that I'd rather never see again.
"Olivia, Baby, I found you!"