Olivia collapsed on to her mother's couch and buried her head in her hands. She was physically, emotionally, and psychologically drained. Today reminded her of so many of her birthdays. Started out great and her mom sober and ended with a shouting match and her mother past three sheets to the wind.

Olivia jumped when she heard someone knocking on the door. Olivia groaned as she stood up. It was probably Mrs. Johnson from next door. She would always come over and complain when her mother would come home yelling and throwing bottles as she did tonight.

"Mrs. Johnson I'm really sorry we disturbed you." Olivia started to say as she opened the door but stopped when she saw who was there. "Mr. Cabot, what are you doing here?"

"I came to see you."

"I'm really sorry. I'll reimburse you for the party and anything else you need me to. As for Alex. I'll, umm, I'll stay away from her. You don't have to worry about that."

"Olivia I came here to talk to you."

"Please come in" Olivia exhaled as she stepped to the side.

Robert stepped into the small apartment and looked around. There was a few pictures of Olivia on the wall and that was it. Empty Liquor bottles was everywhere and the trash was over flowing. He found it amazing that Olivia had turned out so well.

"I think we need to talk about earlier." Robert said as he turned to face Olivia.

"I'm really sorry. I was hoping that she would refrain from drinking when I invited her. She swore she would."

Robert shook his head. Here Olivia swearing she would never come near Alex again but she was still protecting her.

"Olivia stop. I know that Alex invited your mother. She used the firms investigation service to locate her."

"Please" Olivia said as she looked up at Robert wide eyed "Any anger or anything take it out on me please. What ever you do don't say anything to Alex. Its my fault."

"Stop." Robert said as he stepped to Olivia "I'm not here to yell at you or anything else. You have no control over your mother's actions and can't be held liable. I'm here to take you back to Alex."

Olivia stepped away from him "Did you not hear my mother."

"I'm pretty sure my neighbors heard your mother."

"Did you at least listen?"

"At what?"

"Mr. Cabot I'm the product of a rape. My mother is an alcoholic and my father was a rapist. Know what that combination turns into. An alcoholic rapist. You heard my mother."

"Do you really think I didn't know that. Do you really think I didn't investigate you when I saw how serious you were getting with Alex. I know everything."

"You're ok with your daughter dating a future rapist?"

"Have you ever forced yourself on Alex?"

"No sir."

"Will you ever force yourself on Alex?"

"I swear to you I will kill myself before I would ever hurt Alex."

"Good. Grab your coat and lets go."

"Go where?"

"I came here to take you back to Alex." Robert said as he handed Olivia her jacket.

Olivia looked at Robert with a puzzled look on her face.

"Olivia when you and Alex have kids you will learn you will do what ever it takes to make your children happy. You make my daughter happy. Even if I hated you I would still be here to get you. Because I would rather fake liking you than to see the pain and tears on my princess face."

"I promised you I would never hurt her and I did."

"No your mother did. Despite what she has told you or said to you. You cannot be held responsible for your parent's sins."

"I've paid my whole life for my father's sins."

"That is unfortunate, but it stops now. So can we go, I really want to see my princess happy again."

"Mr. Cabot I appreciate you coming here and everything but I can't go back.'

"Why not?"

"I not only embarrassed you and your family but the look on Alex's face when I left. I can't get it out of my head."

"Your mother embarrassed my family not you. The best way to lose the look Alex had on her face when you left is to replace it with the look she will have when I bring you back. You ready to go?"

Olivia smiled and nodded as she took her coat from Robert and slid it on. Taking one last look around the house Olivia turned and followed Robert out the door.

"Are you sure she wants to still be with me?" Olivia asked as they turned down the Cabot's drive way. She wasn't sure she could handle it if Alex refused her.

"I'm positive Olivia."

"Are you sure you and Mrs. Cabot don't have a problem with me dating Alex? With my history and everything." Olivia asked as she turned to face Robert

"If I wasn't Olivia trust me I would have to move past it. I have never seen anyone make her as happy as you do. She lights up whenever you walk in the room. There's a glow that comes over her that is amazing, whenever you are around. If you ask me you two are soul mates."

"One more thing" Olivia said as she stepped out of the car "Alex asked me to move in with her tonight."

"I hope you said yes."

"I did" Olivia said as a smile spread across her face "I want you to know I'm going to pull my fair weight. I don't expect to live there without paying my share."

Robert walked around the car and wrapped his arm around Olivia's shoulders and hugged him to her.

"There's not a doubt in my mind on that Olivia. Now please go to Alex."

Olivia nodded and quickly bounded up the stairs as Crystal opened the front door.

"I'm so glad you came back." Crystal said as she motioned for Olivia to follow her.

"I am to Mrs. Cabot."

Crystal stopped at the door to the same bedroom that Olivia had changed in earlier and knocked on the door.

"Mom I just want to be alone right now." Alex shouted through the closed door.

"Ok Blondie, I'll just have your dad take me home." Olivia said as she opened the door

"Olivia" Alex said looking up.

Olivia's heart clenched at the sight of Alex. She had black streaks running down her face from where her mascara had ran and her eyes were red and puffy from crying. Her hair looked as if she had stuck her finger in a light socket. To Olivia though she had never looked more beautiful.

Alex sprung up off the bed and leaped into Olivia's arms.

"I thought you left for good." Alex said burying her head in the crook of Olivia's neck and inhaling deeply to make sure she wasn't dreaming.

"I had but someone decided to come and talk some sense into me."

"Oh daddy, thank you" Alex said looking over Olivia's shoulder at her father not yet ready to leave Olivia's arms.

"You're welcome princess." Robert choked out

"We'll see you in the morning." Crystal whispered as she quietly shut the door behind her giving the two some privacy. Crystal turned and looked at her husband and smiled to herself when she saw the tear roll down his cheek. He may always come off as a hard ass but when it came to Alex he was a softie.

A/N: I know there was some that reviewed wanting ALex to chase after Olivia. I thought I would be a little unorthodox and have Robert go and bring Olivia back to Alex. I hope everyone liked the switch up. As always reviews are welcomed.