Chapter 9
When Elliot and Kathy were gone, Olivia washed the sippy cups and Alex made up the guest bedroom. When they were done, they joined Eli on the couch.
"What do you want to do for dinner?" Olivia asked as she tickled Eli
"I was thinking a pizza." Alex said
"Sounds good to me." Olivia said
"I'll go order it. Do you mind setting the table?" Alex asked
"No I don't. I'll feed Sam before they get here too." Olivia smiled
As soon as Sam heard the word food he immediately jumped off the couch, and followed Olivia into the kitchen. The doorbell rang just as Olivia was letting Sam outside after he had eaten; thank goodness the fence is high enough for Sam not to able to get over, because every time someone new came over, Sam made it his mission to greet them with a tackle and a soaking wet tongue.
"Sam, come in here and leave that poor man alone." Olivia laughed
Sam reluctantly came inside and they all sat down for dinner. Eli ate two pieces of pizza, and before he finished his third he decided to give the rest to Sam, who was happy to finish it.
"I guess you're done Eli." Alex laughed
"You must be ready for your bath." Alex continued
Alex carried Eli from the table to the couch so he could watch the last few minutes of Peter Pan, while she ran his bath water. Olivia let Sam out for the last time and while he was outside she cleared the table and started washing the dishes. A few minutes later Alex came out of the guest bedroom to let Sam inside.
"Hey Liv, uh did it rain at all?" Alex tried to say without laughing
"Yeah, it was raining while we were eating." Olivia said
"Why?" she asked as she turned around
"Oh, no reason." Alex said opening the back door
Sam came in and ran straight to Olivia and jumped on her, and covered her white tank top in mud.
"Alex!" Olivia yelled as she pushed Sam off of her.
"You're such a child sometimes." Olivia yelled as she walked down the hall and slammed the bedroom door.
"What's wrong with Aunty Liv?" Eli asked as he walked into the kitchen
"She didn't like my joke." Alex said
"Why don't you go watch Tarzan while I bathe Sam?" Alex said as she picked Eli up
"Okay!" Eli smiled
"Sam, stay!" Alex demanded
"I don't need to clean up anymore mess than necessary." She muttered
Alex put the movie in and Eli on the couch, then came back into the kitchen only to be covered in mud when Sam decided to shake. Alex shook her head, she knew it was her fault and this was karma getting back at her for being a jerk to Olivia. She grabbed a dog treat and headed down the hall and into the bathroom. Sam followed close behind and as soon he was in the bathroom, Alex closed the door.
"Here, take this while I run new bath water." Alex said handing Sam the treat
"Sam, get in the tub." Alex requested when the tub was ready.
Sam laid down in an effort to look as small as possible. Alex laughed and stood over Sam, and tried to figure out where to pick him up to get him in the tub. Olivia came out of the bedroom and couldn't help but stop and listen at the bathroom door, the sound of Alex screaming, Sam barking, and the repeated splashing were enough to make Olivia forgive Alex on the spot. Did that mean she was going to in there and help her, of course not.
"What are watching buddy?" Olivia asked as sat on the couch and put Eli on her lap
"Tarzan!" Eli exclaimed
"This is my favorite movie." Olivia smiled as she tickled Eli who began screaming with laughter
"Aunty! I'm trying to watch the movie!" Eli tried to protest
"Well I'm trying to tickle you." Olivia laughed
Just as Eli began to scream again Sam came running in surprisingly dry for someone who had just had a bath, Alex on the other hand came out completely drenched, her blonde hair stuck to her face and dripping water. Her shirt clung to her body, thank goodness she was wearing a bra or poor Eli would have seen his aunt's boobs.
"Alex! You look a little wet." Olivia snickered
Alex walked over to Olivia and shook her head. Eli laughed and wiped his face. Olivia put Eli on the couch and got up and kissed Alex.
"I love you." Olivia smiled
"I love you so much more." Alex beamed
"I doubt that." Olivia laughed
"We can decide that after you know who is in bed." Alex winked
Olivia got the idea and threw Eli over her shoulder and took him into the bathroom for his bath. When they were in the bathroom Alex changed and partially dried her hair, and then stood by the door petting Sam as she listened to Olivia quack and Eli laugh. They came out 20 minutes later, both were completely dry.
"We've brushed teeth, combed hair, and washed out ears. All that's left is the bedroom story." Olivia said
All four of them walked into the guest bedroom and sat on the bed, Eli in the middle, Olivia on the left, Alex on the right, and Sam at the end of the bed watching the door. When the story was done, Alex and Olivia kissed both of Eli's cheeks and got up.
"Come on Sam!" Olivia said patting her legs when she got to the door
"We love you Eli." Alex and Olivia said in unison
Alex turned off the light and cracked the door then followed Olivia into the living room to clean up. When they were done, Olivia checked to make sure the doors were unlocked and Alex went straight to the bedroom.
"Are you coming in the room Sam?" Olivia asked
Sam laid down in front of the guest bedroom.
"Alright you make sure he's safe." Olivia smiled as she pet Sam's head
"Goodnight buddy."
By the time Olivia got into the room Alex was in bed and was halfway asleep, she smiled and got into bed. Alex rested her head on Olivia chest and fell asleep. Olivia laid there and thought about how it might be when she and Alex actually have kids, if it was anything like today, yeah it would be hard sometimes but in the long run it would all be worth it.