Olivia took a bite of her strawberry cupcake and reached for her cider. Analise poured herself another glass and laughed when Olivia drank from her glass bottle.
"Are you sure that's not wine?"
"I really wish I had a glass of red wine."
"So how does it feel to be married to the President again?"
"The sex is better. I think it's because we have a stronger connection."
"I owe you an apology."
"For what?"
"I was kinda pushy about going to New York."
"No, thank you for insisting I take a vacation. If I was home right now, I'd probably be cooking dinner and sending Fitz to the store for popcorn."
"You know I sometimes wonder how my life would be if I remarried and had kids. Would it be really different?"
"Funny, I think about the opposite. I still miss being chief of staff."
"Really?"
"I want more days like this."
"You can have every day like this. Hire a maid, chef and a nanny."
"I'm not doing that again. I want to experience motherhood without paid assistants. I missed out on a lot with Violet, and I still regret that."
"Is that why she is so spoiled?"
"That's part of it. A few months ago, I lost my temper and slapped her. I still feel bad about that."
"Maybe she needed it."
"I should have controlled my temper."
"I think you're a great mom. I don't agree with your 21st century parenting strategy, but it works for you."
"How would you parent?"
Analise laughed, "You don't want to know the answer to that. I'll just say it involves a good belt."
"You do know that's illegal in Vermont."
"Which is why I will be moving back south if I ever have a child like Violet."
Olivia laughed, " You are too much Analise."
