Raf got up, with Jr. in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other, he sat down to make some calls.
"Just like the old days." He muttered.
By the time Noah, Tyler, Brook, and Liv walked down the stairs he had arranged for Noah and Tyler to get temporary custody of Ella.
"Morning you two."
"Morning papi." Noah sat beside him, taking Jr.
"I've got good news."
"What?" Tyler asked.
"You have temporary custody of Ella as soon as she's discharged from the hospital, later today."
Noah and Tyler looked at each other.
"How did you manage that?"
"I know people." Raf shrugged, sipping his coffee, with one hand, the other holding his grandson.
"Papi you're the best." Noah hugged him.
"Yeah, you are." Tyler said smiling, looking at his father in law.
"I try, now if you can excuse us, mi amor and I have a date." Raf sat the coffee cup down and grabbed Liv's hand.
"Where are we going?"
"You will find out when we get there."
He pulled her into their car and drove to a romantic restaurant they liked. It was on the beach a little further down the coast. Liv discovered that Raf had booked a table right on the edge of the beach. As it was reasonably early there were few people on the beach so their view of the lovely view was beautiful. They also had the restaurant practically to themselves and took their time having brunch along with a few glasses of scotch and Cabernet. As they finished Raf called the waiter over and whispered something to him. Liv gave him a questioning look but only received a smug grin. She was broken out of her irritated thoughts by the waiter appearing almost completely obscured by an enormous and very beautiful vase of flowers. Liv burst into tears when she was handed the flowers. Raf looked worried until she told him they were happy tears. He looked so relieved that she couldn't help but laugh. Once they had paid they asked if they could leave the flowers at the restaurant whilst they took a walk. They slowly ambled down the beach arm in arm occasionally stopping to look at the view and for a few kisses.
After Liv and Raf left, Noah and Tyler pulled up to Zach's and Sophia place.
"What are we doing, babe?" Tyler asked.
"Well, I got a call from Sophia and Brook, they wanted to talk about anniversary plans for Papi and mom." They walked to the backyard where they were.
"What are we doing bro?" Noah asked, as he sat down.
"I thought about flying in Uncle Sonny, Fin, Aunt Amanda, and Jesse, for a barbecue, does that sound okay?"
"Let's do it."
Meanwhile…
"What are we doing Rafa?" Liv asked.
Raf pulled her closer to him as they walked through the nature trail next to the beach.
"Nothing, just killing time enjoying the view." He smiled at her.
They stopped at the edge of the beach, Raf pulling her into his lap.
"You know what is in a couple of days?"
"Our anniversary?"
"Our 20th anniversary, to be exact." Raf whispered, kissing her neck.
Liv hummed in agreement, running her fingers through his gray hair. After a while, they left, stopping by the restaurant to get the flowers.
"Where are we going?"
"Home." Raf said, taking her hand.
Later that day
Tyler and Noah walked into the hospital, after filling out the discharge papers and talking to Ella's doctors they quickly found Ella's room. Tyler knocked on the door.
"Come in." Ella replied.
"Hey, Ella." Noah said as they walked into the door.
"What are you guys doing here?" Ella asked, smiling.