"I brought you a plant. I didn't know what else to get you from the gift shop."
"Thank you."
"How are you?"
"I'm nervous very nervous."
"Why?"
"I don't have a job anymore, and I have a lot of bills."
"I understand living on the fringes of society is a new experience for you. I'm used to it."
"Harrison, I can't get a job being a date to weddings."
"You can. I don't think your husband will like it."
Olivia laughed, "My stomach hurts when I laugh. Can you be serious?"
"I think you should stop letting your career define you. You have babies at home and all you can think about is your job."
"They need things."
"Let Fitz pay for everything. He owes you that."
"We can't afford a nanny."
"Do you really need a nanny with you and Fitz home all day?"
"I can barely function as an independent woman right now. I can't help Fitz with anything until I recover from this surgery."
"The dating service needs gorgeous women for dates. You can always accept a few dates every month. You can pay for your nanny with the money."
"I'm married. I can't date anyone. Why are you being silly?"
"Okay, I know you need to get some sleep. I have a date tonight."
"That's great."
"Yeah. She's not gorgeous like you, but she's okay. Goodnight Liv."
"Goodnight Harrison."
XXXX
Fitz carried Olivia over the threshold like they were newlyweds. His reality was four kids with a wife recovering from a hysterectomy and a fragile marriage.
"I'll be here tomorrow to take Karen to school, and I'll drop her off here after school." Maya said.
"Thank you." Olivia said.
"Fitz, make sure she's not looking for another job."
"I can't walk. How can I work right now?"
"I'll call you later Livvie." Maya said, before leaving them alone in their new home.
"You can put me down."
"I like holding you."
Olivia leaned against his chest. "Thank you."
"For what?"
"Being here for me."
"I blame myself for the health issues you're having."
"It's not your fault."
"You wouldn't have been pregnant without me."
"I'm fine now. At least I hope so. I'm so tired of the hospital."
"We can stay home together."
"I can wear sweat pants every day." Olivia said.
"Are you ready to see our babies?"
"Yeah, I haven't seen them in a whole month."
"They miss you." Fitz said, carrying Olivia up the stairs.
Fitz sat Olivia down in the rocking chair. Karen was sleeping. It would be Fitz and Olivia taking care of their babies for the first time in their new home.
"They're not wearing their colors. I can't distinguish the twins yet." Olivia said, as Fitz put a baby in her arms. They were all wearing white sleepers with baby animals.
"Maya dropped these off yesterday when she brought Karen home. They're so cute dressed alike."
"Who are you?" Olivia whispered, putting the baby on her shoulder.
She hadn't held their babies in a whole month. When the baby breathed on her neck, Olivia's eyes watered. In that moment, being principal wasn't important anymore. She wanted to be with her babies every day.
"That's Serenity. She's always calm. Savannah whines until she falls asleep. Savannah also has a birthmark on her leg."
"I didn't notice that in the hospital."
"They are glad you're home Livvie. They need you."
