As they continue to eat and chat, the mood feels lighter between them. Having settled their hurt feelings, and hearing out each other's perspectives.

As they begin cleaning off the table, and prepare to head to the living room to watch some television. Mellie comes through the door. They all exchange pleasantries, and Mellie happily to partakes of the food Olivia purchased.

While Olivia and Abby sit on the couch and Mellie sits in the chair across from them. Mellie asks, "So how was everyone's day?" Abby replies, "My day was boring as hell in comparison to Liv's."

Olivia chuckles and Mellie asks, "What happened? Did your love session from earlier come back to bite you?" Olivia shakes her head as she replies, "No. Nothing like that." Mellie quickly says, "Aha, I knew you were with somebody. Did you hear that Abby?"

Abby smiles as she replies, "Yeah. I did. Livy has a new boo." Mellie playfully says, "OOOOW you freak. Wait. What happened with Eddie?" Olivia dismissively says, "We broke up a week ago; he's been trying to wait me out. But, it's a no go. We're done."

Mellie swallows her bite as she says, "Damn, why'd yall break up this time?" Abby chimes in, "Because his punk ass was cheating again, and our girl deserves better." Olivia smiles at her friend, despite her cutting her off. She at least gave a concise answer that even she has to agree with.

Mellie asks, "So you gave back the ring, it's official?" Olivia nods as she sips some water, and replies, "Yes. I met with him today to return his ring. And, of course he brought his parents with him to convince me to stay with him. Dramatic ass."

Mellie shakes her head as she says, "Oh my, He is a drama queen. I'm so glad I missed that bullet." Both Olivia and Abby look at each other and then back at her as Olivia asks, "I'm sorry, what did you say?"

Mellie looks at them and says, "I said I am glad I missed that bullet. You know Ed and I were supposed to talk. But, you two hit it off. So, I let it be." Abby sighs loudly as she replies, "Oh boy. Revisionist history at its finest."

Mellie responds, "What do you mean Abby? That's how it happened." Olivia replies, "No Mellie. That's how you recall it happened, because you're not being honest. You and Eddie never were supposed to be anything. He was on the up and coming political star list, you and I happened to attend the mixer and that's how we both met him. But, at no point did he approach you romantically."

Mellie scoffs as she responds, "Well, we could've been romantic. But it didn't happen. So like I said, I dodged a bullet." Abby replies, "Why do you have to do that all the time Mel?" She finishes her food as she asks, "Do what?" Abby responds, "Make things about you when it's not really about you. You even go so far as to make up details that didn't happen. Are you okay?"

Mellie smartly says, "Oh my goodness. Just because you two remember something differently than I do. Doesn't mean something is wrong with me. And while I know you're a psych major. That doesn't mean you get to psycho analyze me just because you don't agree with something I've said. It's really not that serious."

Olivia is not in the mood for a full blown argument. She's had enough of harsh words being spoken to last her a lifetime. So, she interjects as she says, "Okay ladies. Let's leave it at that. No arguing. Can we please just get along and chill like we use to. It's been a while since we've all been home together at the same time and able to relax a bit."

Abby agrees, it's been a long enough day. And in the end. They've been cooler than a fan since the day they all met freshmen year in college. Plus, Mellie is who she is, she's not changing. So why bother to address it now?

The silence ends as Abby says, "Okay. Truce Mel." Mellie agrees as she replies, "Truce. Let's get back to Liv's new boo." Olivia smiles to throw off the nervousness she's feeling, as she responds, "There's really nothing to tell yet. It was just a casual situation, nothing more for now."

Mellie probes further, "So was it a one night stand with a random?" Olivia shakes her head as she replies, "No. He's not a random guy. He's someone I'm comfortable with, and I know very well." She pushes further as she responds, "Oh, so more like friends with benefits, huh? Nice! Do we know him?"

Olivia again feels a twinge in her gut a bit, as she replies, "I'm not saying anything more, until or unless our relationship develops. For now. We just shared a hot moment."

Abby teases as she says, "OOOOOOW a hot moment, okay. That's code for dude laid the fucking pipe!" Mellie adds, "Hell yes. That's exactly what it sounds like to me." They all laugh together, and Olivia tries to enjoy the moment without looking like she's hiding something.

As they continue to relax, Mellie asks, "So what did your parents say about you and Eddie?" Olivia explains, "Well, after I left the gym after work. I called them, and they're actually happy." Abby replies, "It's not like they loved him. Your dad was just being nice to him because of you." Mellie agrees as she replies, "I noticed that too. Looks like your dad saw something you didn't Liv. It almost always works that way with parents."

Olivia agrees, as she says, "Yeah, they definitely knew better than I did. If I am being honest. In the beginning I may have gotten caught up in the idea of being a senator's wife. And that aided in me staying way too long."

Abby compassionately says, "It happens to the best of us girl. At least you got out. I'm super proud of you Liv." Olivia smiles at her friend as she replies, "Thanks Abs." Mellie follows with, "She's not the only one Liv. It was the right choice for sure."

She agrees with both of them, letting go was best. Regardless of how it ended. She wouldn't change a thing. Her parents were not a fan of Eddies, but they accepted him because she was raised to make her own decisions, even if they don't always agree with her. Which is something she has learned to really appreciate. Even if in some cases she made incorrect decisions that took more time than she wanted to give. Because in the end, she learned a valuable life lesson or two. That will sever her well as she ages.

The night with her roomies goes well, and ends without a hitch until they all get ready for bed. After putting away the dishes Mellie says, "Hey have either one of you talked to Fitz today?" Olivia's eyes perk up, but she tries to remain cool. As both she and Abby say, "No." And Olivia asks, "Why?"