Thump Thump Thump. Liv woke up to a weird sensation. She knew what it was right away. Yes the baby had moved, but it had never kicked before. But here, as she sat in her bed at 2 in the morning, her baby was kicking her.
"El" Liv whisper-screamed He slowly opened his eyes, not wanting to face the day yet. "What?" he said groggily. "Babe, the baby's kicking!" He was awake now. In 2 seconds he was there in the same spot she was, hand on baby. He knew he still couldn't feel it himself, but again, it was what felt right.
"Wow" was all she managed to say. "That's our tiny turtle in there" Elliot said. Liv laughed at this name. "Tiny turtle, I like it." she said with a smile. There was definitely no better start to a day.
Sophie woke up and walked out to the kitchen, wondering why it was so quiet. "Morning honey" Liv said, sitting on the couch. "Good morning! Hey is there a chance I could have a few friends over tonight? It's nick's birthday.
"Sure honey." Sophie sat down on the couch next to her, laying her head down to rest on her shoulder. "I started to feel the baby kick last night" "no way really?" Liv knew Sophie would be excited. She had been staying with them for 4 ½ months now, and she had really been taking an interest in the baby lately. It was nice because it was making them a lot closer. She'd sit with Liv on the couch at night with her hand on her belly. She'd jokingly talk to the baby, saying things like "i'm your favorite" She'd even asked if she could come along to Liv's next appointment.
Today was just a lazy day for the bensons. Elliot made a killer breakfast with all the fixings. Liv and Sophie and "tiny turtle" ate it up. At about 2, Emily and Nick arrived. Nick was Sophie's boyfriend of a year and a half. She greeted him with a quick peck on the lips. "Hey sweetie!" He said. "Happy early birthday." she greeted him.
Then the rest of their friends showed up. Amanda and john, Olivia and owen, Kelly and tim and cassie. Suddenly there were 10 teenagers in the house. Luckily for Liv and Elliot, Sophie and Nick had nice, respectful friends who weren't overly loud and annoying. They had some funny old rap music on an were all just chatting on the couch. Sophie went out and bought all her own soda and food for the party, against Liv's instructions to use the 20 she gave her.
Around 11:45 they all got their drinks ready, and the cake out. 11:59 the camera started rolling. 5..4..3..2..1.. Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear Nick, Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday! They all yelled.
Later on as the night calmed down and everybody was left talking to their own devices, Nick found himself sitting next to Elliot. "So, 17, that's a bit deal." Nick seemed a bit nervous. "yeah , pretty big!" "hey you wanna grab me another beer real quick?" Elliot asked. "Yeah sure" "hey ah, grab one for yourself too" he called. "Um, are you sure? That's against the law" Nick stated. "Buddy, I am the law." Nick laughed at Elliots comment. "Uh, ok I guess."
So they sat there, just like a father and a son sharing a beer. Liv looked over to see the sweet sight, noticing how happy Elliot seemed to be. Maybe he wanted a boy? Liv thought to herself. Well, It wouldn't be long until she'd find out...
