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Chapter 11

Emma was wide awake after her nap. She asked if they could resume watching the movie. Olivia and Natalia had now sat up on the couch. They agreed and finished watching the movie. After the movie finished, they started another one while Olivia tended to dinner for a while. She had everything ready, just waiting on Rafe to get home from work. He strolled in the door at 6:30. She finished setting the table and called everyone for dinner. It was black bean soup with corn bread and slaw. Everyone loved supper. Afterwards, Rafe started another movie for him and Emma, Natalia stayed in the kitchen while Olivia cleaned the kitchen.

"That was wonderful. I didn't realize how bland the hospital food had been." Natalia said as she praised Olivia's cooking.

"Good, I'm glad you liked it. You know, I didn't realize how much I missed cooking."

"Well, even when I am back on my feet we both can share in KP duty."

"You're on!"

Olivia had gotten all the leftovers put away and was washing the dishes.

"How about I dry?" Natalia asked.

"Do you think you are up for it?"

"Well, let me try and well see how long I can last."

"You're the boss. Come on."

Natalia got up and went to stand next to Olivia. She was able to help with most everything except for the crock pot. She finished and returned to her seat while Olivia finished it up and put it away. She then wiped up the stove, the counter tops and the table.

"So, do you want to go join the kids and watch the rest of the movie?" Olivia asked.

"Well, I'm feeling kind of tired. I think maybe I ought to head up for bed. I'd like to shower this evening, but I don't think I have the energy to stand. So I guess I will have to manage with a long hot bath."

She intentionally dropped her voice lower and gave Olivia a very seductive look when the words 'long hot bath' rolled across her lips. She actually thought she saw Olivia blush; but Olivia had turned back to the sink to quickly. Olivia cleared her throat before she replied to Natalia.

"Ahem, OK. I help you upstairs and we'll get you cleaned up and ready for bed."

Olivia locked the back door and then helped Natalia up and she flicked off the kitchen lights as they entered into the living room.

"Kids, can you pause the movie a sec? Natalia wants take a bath and go to bed. Rafe, would you put Emma to bed tonight?"

"Sure, Olivia, no problem." He replied.

"OK, as soon as this movie is over, Jellybean, it's bed time, OK?"

"OK, Mom."

"Thanks, Rafe."

They both stopped by the sofa and gave each kid a good night kiss before making their way to the stairs. It was slow, but Natalia managed fairly well. This would be the first time that she will have been back in her own room since the accident and now she was not alone.

Olivia opened the door and turned on the lights. Once Natalia was through, she shut the door. Her room looked pretty much the same. There were a few new pictures displayed. On the dresser she saw Olivia's jewelry box and a few various perfume bottles. Natalia had only one nightstand before; Olivia had Rafe bring the night stand from Olivia's old room in her for her. It had a picture of Olivia, Emma and Ava, a single photo of Natalia and her alarm clock.

"I didn't want to move too much around yet till you got home. I did manage to consolidate a couple of your drawers to make room for some of my clothes. I only put the things I wear most often in the closet. I thought maybe one day, you could help me we can go through your closet and see if there is anything you want to donate or things you want to keep but don't wear often. We can move those and the some of mine into the closet in my old bedroom." Said Olivia, while she led Natalia to the bed.

"You sit here. Let me go start you bath. Do you want a bubble bath? I brought all of my stuff in here." Asked Olivia.

"Sure, a bubble bath sounds good."

"Which do you want?"

"Surprise me."

Olivia had brought her bath robe to her and Natalia began to undress while Olivia was drawing the bath.

"Olivia?"

"Yes, Princess?"

"Do you think we will have enough drawer space for the both of us?"

"I don't know, it's getting pretty tight."

"Well, we could see if we can find another chest of drawers that matches the suit. It could fit over there, next to the window."

"We could, but I had another thought?"

"Oh, do tell, Ms. Spencer?"

"When you feel up to it, why don't we go furniture shopping? We can both decide on a new bedroom suit, something that we both like, we can add an extra chest of drawers?"

Olivia had come back into the room now; Natalia had managed to get completely undressed and was now in her robe while Olivia had been drawing the bath. She sat down on the bed next to Natalia, with a few extra bounces as she finished her pitch for a new bedroom suit.

"And a king size bed! Yes?"

"You are going to beat me down till I agree anyway aren't you?" Replied a knowingly defeated Natalia.

"Absolutely!"

"You think we really need a bigger bed? With a smaller bed we would be closer to each other?" Asked Natalia sadly thinking Olivia wants more space in the bed away from her.

"Oh, we will still be wrapped in each other's arms every night; but with a bigger bed, there is more room for, shall we say, bedroom activities." Olivia added with a sexy smirk and a raised eyebrow.

Now it was Natalia's turn to blush. Olivia thought to herself, OK, now we're even for the comments in the kitchen. Olivia stood and held a hand out for Natalia, "Come on, Princess. You bath is getting cold."

Natalia took her hand and let Olivia lead her into the bathroom. Natalia was hesitant once she reached the tub. Olivia was standing behind her ready to take her robe.

"What's wrong? I don't think you'll have any problems about not getting your head wet." Asked Olivia.

"It's not that. It's…" Natalia replied softly.

Olivia took her arm and gently turned her to see her face.

"You've got to get in the tub to get clean."

"I don't want…this is embarrassing."

"What, you've lost me?"

"It's just that I thought the first time you saw me…saw my body without any clothes on, that shortly there after we would be making love. I don't want this to be the first time you see me like that."

Olivia smiled slightly. She didn't want to mock or upset Natalia.

"OK, how about this…cause you aren't stepping over into the tub without holding on to me. That just ain't happening; I'll close my eyes. I promise not to open them. You hold on to me here and steady yourself against the wall and I can help lower you down. Would that work?"

"What about when I get out?"

"Same thing. I'll pull you up like this with your one arm. Once you are standing you can step over the tub and grab the towel here."

"OK…uh, OK. Let's try it. Close you eyes."

"There closed, see."

Natalia turned to see the Olivia's eyes were closed. She slowly untied her robe and threw it on the floor behind Olivia. She took Olivia's arm as they had decided, she stepped over into the tub and Olivia slowly lowered her into the tub.

"OK, you can open you eyes now."

Olivia did and she saw Natalia nestled in a sea of bubbles. She was definitely a vision. The only thing missing was Natalia's long beautiful hair.

"So, why don't I go ahead and wash your head and then I'll leave you to relax and enjoy yourself for a while?"

"OK."

Olivia stepped over to the sink and ran some warm water onto a clean wash cloth and she rung it out as best she could. She sat down on the edge of the tub, Natalia sat up a bit more so that Olivia could reach her. Olivia slowly and gently washed all of the exposed skin, staying clear of the incision. She washed her head, behind her ears, the back of her neck. She, then turned Natalia's head towards her and washed Natalia's face. Natalia had closed her eyes when Olivia was washing her face. She realized that she had taken the cloth away, but she did not immediately open her eyes. The next thing she remember was feeling Olivia's lips on hers, kissing her gently. Then Olivia pulled away and Natalia opened her eyes.

"There, Princess. All done."

"Thanks."

"I'm going to brush my teeth and get ready for bed, then I'll leave you to your bath."

"Alright."

Olivia stood from the bath and walked over to the sink; she brushed her teeth and washed her face. She grabbed her moisturizer and then left Natalia to her long hot bath. She finished getting ready for bed; she used the spare bathroom since Natalia was occupying theirs. She returned to their bedroom and changed into her PJs, a matching short set. She grabbed her laptop and decided to check emails and send a couple to dos for Greg and Ashlee tomorrow.

She had finished and had her laptop all packed up when Natalia called to her that she was ready to get out of the bath. Olivia returned and as promise closed her eyes while she helped Natalia from the tub.

"OK, you can open you eyes now." Said Natalia.

"All squeaky clean?" Asked Olivia.

"Yes, I am. I just need to dry off, put on my PJs (which was an oversized t-shirt) and brush my teeth."

Olivia stepped back out of the bathroom to give Natalia some privacy. It was quiet for a few minutes, then she heard Natalia brushing her teeth; she heard the toilet flush and Natalia opened the door.

The over head lights were off, only the lamps on the two nightstands were lit. Olivia got up from the bed and went over to Natalia and led her to her side of the bed.

"How's the incision? Is it itching, do you need to cream Rick gave you?" Asked Olivia.

"No, so far, it's OK."

"That's good. Well, let's lay you down and get you settled."

Olivia help ease Natalia to lie on her back. Olivia reached down and lifted Natalia legs onto the bed and pulled the covers over her. She turned off Natalia's lamp and walked around the bed to her side and crawled in. She turned off her lamp and turned over onto her side to face Natalia. It was a clear night, the moon was nearly three-quarters full and it was shinning bright into the bedroom. Olivia had also placed a nightlight in the bathroom and one in the bedroom.

"Olivia?"

"Yes, Sweetheart?"

Natalia reached down to pick up Olivia's hand; she brought it to her mouth and kissed the palm of her hand.

"I love you."

Olivia leaned over and kissed Natalia's neck and nibbled on her ear lobe before whispering in Natalia's ear, "I love you, too, Princess."

Natalia felt sense of heat rush over her. She felt it from her head to her toes and all points in between. Olivia pulled back a little laying her head on the pillow. They were still holding hands. Olivia could feel sleep coming on.

"Olivia?"

"Yeah, baby?"

"Will you hold me?"

Olivia shifted onto her back and Natalia turn slightly on her side. She felt Olivia's arm reach under her back; she, then laid her head on Olivia's chest and draped her free arm around Olivia's mid-section. Now content she closed her eyes.

"Always, Princess, always."

They both soon fell asleep.

TBC