"Was the service bad?" Fitz asked.
"No, Shanice is in there. She called us bad parents. The nerve of her. I'm a bad mom for making wise choices? Our kids will have everything. We didn't bring our kids into dysfunction like her. Marcus can't erase her whorish past."
Fitz laughed, "Calm down Livvie. She's jealous of you."
"If it wasn't for me, she would still be a single mom raising six kids in the ghetto."
"You're right."
"After one year of community college, she thinks we're the same?"
"You're making yourself upset."
"It's not our fault Shanice and Marcus only get a break when they scrape pennies together for summer camp and daycare."
"Are you happy Olivia?"
"Yes."
"Then why are you upset?"
"Because she tried to make me angry."
"You're letting her control your emotions. We do what works for our marriage. Give yourself some credit. You're a great mom. We use nannies during the week because we need a break. Be happy we can enjoy our day after work and sleep at night without getting up to check on a crying baby."
"Okay, I'll stop letting her make me upset."
"Do you want to go to a movie after dinner?"
"Yeah."
"I know how much you like the ballet. I hate that I can't afford the tickets right now."
"I'm fine with cheap entertainment and Gettysburger."
"How about a romance movie?" Fitz asked.
"You really are trying to make me smile."
"It's a nice day. We can eat at the park, and in a few weeks, we can take the babies for a walk in park." Fitz said.
"I'm looking forward to it."
"I know they're ready to see the cherry blossoms." Fitz said.
Olivia smiled and stuffed her mouth with fries. "Hurry up and get to the park. The fries are still hot."