They got home, Zach immediately going up to his room. Liv sighed going to the kitchen, Raf followed. He watched her getting a bottle of wine and a glass. Raf followed by grabbing a glass and the bottle of scotch. They both sat on the couch, sipping their drinks.

"What are we going to do Rafa?"

"I don't know, he knows what he has done is wrong and acted like he regretted it and he took the punishment without any fuss or backtalk like he's been doing."

Liv nodded.

Raf could tell she was upset. He got her to turn toward him.

"Hey, don't do that." He smiled at her.

"Do what?"

"Blame yourself. Remember we are both in this together, even if I was the reason." Raf looked down.

"What are you saying? That this is your fault? How exactly?"

"Well for starters I wasn't around when I got promoted to be the DA after Jack died. That takes up most of my time, plus helping Carisi from time to time." Raf said.

Liv smiled.

"Have you thought about retirement?" Liv asked.

"Yeah, I was wanting to retire by the end of the year, when Brook and Zach graduate."

"And do what exactly?"

"Move to Miami?" Raf smirked.

"And do what?"

"Lay on the beach, go shopping, take it easy. Noah and Tyler could come and visit in the summer with our grandkids." He wrapped his arm around her.

"That does sound tempting, Rafa."

"I know I've been dreaming about it for a while. I know Tucker asked you before, but that was a long time ago."

"So are you ready to hang it up Liv?"

"Yep, are you?"

"Yep, but let's get the kids out of the house first."

Liv nodded. Her phone pinged, she picked up her phone after it pinged.

"Work?"

"No, Zach's teacher just sent an email saying he could come after school to get help and get caught up."

Raf smiled and kissed her.

"I love you always have always will ever since Captain Harris brought you and Rollins into that courtroom."

Liv kissed him back.

The next few weeks Zach's whole attitude changed for the better, He brought his grades up to an A, and a B one point away from an A in math. He was more involved with family activities. One night Noah and Tyler came over after dinner, Zach wanted Noah's help with one of his college classes he was taking. They were in Zach's room. Tyler wanted to ask Raf something.

"Mr. Barba..."

"Tyler, I have told you over and over to call me Rafael."

"Okay, Rafael. I need to ask you something."

"Which is?" Raf asked, knowing what it was.

"To ask you if I can marry your son?" He asked nervously.

Raf looked at him. Tyler was a man that was good for Noah, all Noah could talk about was Tyler.

"Of course you can. Do you have a ring?"

"Yes." Tyler pulled the box out handing it to Raf, it was a simple black band with his and Noah's initials on the inside.

"Beautiful."

"Thank You."

"When are you?"

"Later tonight."

Raf smiled and shook his head. Tyler quickly put it away, Raf looked towards the stairs seeing Noah.

"How's he doing?" Raf asked.

"Good, he had it mostly done."

"Hey Noah, I have something to do I forgot about." Tyler said.

"Okay, we can go if you want." Noah said.

Raf smiled and hugged Noah.

"Are you guys leaving?" Liv asked coming into the living room.

"Yeah, I'll text you guys later."

Noah kissed Liv and gave Raf another hug. After they left, Raf and Liv went upstairs to check on the kids. Walking into Zach's room,

"Mijo."

"Yes?"

"How's the homework?"

"Got everything that's due tonight and tomorrow. This weekend I'll get everything else caught up."

"Sounds good, Night mijo."

"Night Papi."

Raf walked into their room, hearing Liv in the bathroom. He opened the door, seeing Liv in the bathtub.

Liv smiled.

"Join me."

Raf smirked as he undressed, joining her in the tub behind her. Liv leaned against him resting her head against his neck. Raf wrapped his arms around her stomach.

"I've missed this." he whispered into her neck.

Liv nodded.

They sat there in each other's arms, kissing each other.