Golden Bad Girl

by: Liv-x-Case-Benson

Ch. 10: By Another Name

Alex kissed Olivia deeply before they stepped from the car the following afternoon. The break had done them both good and the couple appeared refreshed, as well as relaxed. Holding Olivia's hand, they walked the path to Elliot's front door slowly. "Thank you for the perfect break."

Kathy opened the door with a smile a minute later. "Oh, hi! Come in..." she said, stepping aside.

Olivia smiled, walking in with Alex. "How was he?"

"Only got teary at bedtime, but Elliot managed to settle him."

"Figures he would. Is he napping?"

"No, wide awake in the living room. I think they're coloring."

The brunette smiled, going into the living room, standing behind Elliot and facing Noah, just watching him.

Noah's eyes shifted from Elliot's face to Olivia's in seconds and his smile beamed. "Mama!"

"Hi Noah!" She smiled, walking toward him.

Noah reached out desperately for his mother.

Olivia picked him up, kissing his cheek. "Hi. Did you have fun?"

Noah kissed Olivia's cheek in return, hugging her tightly with a nod.

The brunette rubbed his back. "I missed you."

"He missed you too," Elliot replied. "Kept asking for you."

"Well, you won't need to worry much anymore because we got the adoption papers and everything went through."

"Liv, that's fantastic!"

Olivia smiled, sitting with him on the couch.

"How was your break?" Kathy asked, entering with Alex

"Great. It was nice not having to worry."

"Can I get you a drink or anything?"

"I'd take a cup of coffee."

Kathy nodded, leaving the room as Alex joined Olivia on the couch. "Hey little man," she smiled, kissing Noah's cheek.

"What did you guys do?"

"Coloring, watched some TV, went to the park and a children's story time at the library."

An hour later, the two walked into their house, Olivia carrying a sleepy Noah, as they sat on the couch.

Alex sat beside them, kissing Noah's cheek. "Who's my sleepy boy?" she smiled, "You think we should put him down for a nap?"

Olivia nodded. "Wore himself out. You want to?"

"Sure," the blonde smiled, taking Noah from her, his head against her shoulder. She lay him down with a few minutes later. "Time to nap now. I missed you so much. "

Olivia leaned in the doorway, waiting for her. "Lunch?" she whispered.

Alex kissed Noah's forehead, then turned towards her wife. "Lunch sounds great."

She smiled, wrapping an arm around her waist, walking from the room.

Alex turned into Olivia's arms as the reached the kitchen, cupping her face as she kissed her deeply. "I love you."

"I love you too."

The blonde pulled away to fix them some food, setting it on the table twenty minutes later, sitting opposite her wife. "As much as I enjoyed being away, it is good to be home."

Olivia nodded. "I still feel tired though," she said, beginning to eat.

"I hope you're not coming down with something," Alex frowned.

"I know."

"Are you feeling ok otherwise?"

"Yes."

Alex kissed the back of Olivia's hand, then continued to eat. "How would you feel about getting somewhere bigger?"

"How big?"

"A house. With a backyard for Noah to play in."

"You've found a place, haven't you?"

"I saw somewhere when I was driving to see a client. I've not looked at it or offered interest."

"Do you want to look at it?"

"If that's ok with you?"

"Sure."

"I'll call and arrange a viewing," she smiled, "Food ok?"

"Very good."

An hour later, Alex sighed as she ended a call. "I need to pop to work. I'm sorry."

"What's wrong?"

"A perp wants to do a deal on my day off!"

Olivia wrapped an arm around her. "Want me with?"

"I would love that, but we can't leave Noah. Unless you drop me off?"

"How long will it take you?"

"I'll probably be an hour, including security checks. I have to wait for her lawyer too."

Olivia sighed. "Okay."

"How about I go, and meet you guys somewhere?"

"I'll need to wait until he wakes up."

Alex kissed Olivia softly. "I'll call you when I'm out."

Olivia nodded. "Love you."

An hour and a half later, the blonde called her wife as she got back into her car.

"Hi..."

"Hey. What are you guys up to?"

"Nothing much. He's still asleep."

"Still? Bless him. Do we need anything on my way back?"

"I might need some medicine."

"For you or Noah?"

"Me."

"What sort of medicine? Cough mix? Painkiller?"

"Better get both."

"Ok. I'll be home soon. Rest."

Olivia nodded, closing the phone and laying back on the couch.

As soon as Alex made it back she unpacked the shopping. Finding Olivia in the living room, she kissed her cheek. "Hi."

"Hi. How was the deal?"

"Fine. How are you feeling?"

"My head is killing me."

"Painkillers and water are on the coffee table. Can I get you anything?"

She shook her head, taking the painkillers.

"Noah still sleeping?"

"I haven't heard him."

"I'll check on him," the blonde replied, covering Olivia with a blanket. Entering the nursery, she smiled down at Noah. "Have you been keeping yourself entertained?"

He smiled, reaching for her.

Alex's heart swelled as it always did when he wanted her. "Hi Noah," she said, cuddling him close.

He cuddled into her. "Mama?"

"Mama is resting. She feels sick."

Noah nodded.

"So Mama Alex will have to do," she said softly, walking out to the living room with him.

Olivia smiled, sitting up and trying to relax. "Maybe I should go lay in bed."

"Wherever you'd be more comfortable," Alex smiled as Noah cuddled in further.

"I love you guys," she said, going upstairs.

The blonde sat on the couch with Noah facing her in her lap. "Can you say Mommy Alex yet?"

He looked at her hard. "M-Mama...A-Aex?"

Alex's eyes widened and she grinned. "Good boy!"

He smiled, cuddling into her.

"Mama Alex loves you very much."

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