His unselfishness will forever be something she will never forget, and hopes that he too one day finds what or who truly makes him happy. Because he deserves a slice of happiness he too can call all his.
Aspiring to have a happy life is something that most people want, and very few manage to obtain because they don't know what their happiness is. But once a person figures out what they really want and what really makes them happy, and goes after it. They can't be stopped. This is what she's come to understand most of all in her life. In the end she's in the driver's seat when it comes to her happiness and only she can derail it.
Of all of the crew she never would've thought that Huck would be the one who was most willing to reach for true happiness. However, he is the only one of their group who came the closest to living the dream they all secretly wanted, or thought about. But they never thought was obtainable.
Huck was and is the most complex of all of them, and easily the most loyal to her and their group as a whole. He's her ride or die for sure. She can't say enough about him. She knows that he'd do absolutely anything for her. All she has to do is ask and she could consider it handled. The fierceness of his loyalty is unparalleled to anyone or anything she's ever seen. It's his passion for protecting and defending those who mean the most to him that made him an impeccable soldier in the military, and also made his desire for having something more out of life so incredibly special and important to him.
When he realized he had a family, a real family out there. The animalistic side of him that had dominated his psyche for years took a step back, and the human side of him took the primary position. He took a huge step attempting to regain what he lost many years prior, by trying to get his family back. He gave it a valiant effort, and while they were all cheering for him. It didn't come to pass the way he wanted it to. Initially, it led to lots of regret for having attempted to have the white picket fence, house in the suburbs with a wife, kid and a dog dream.
However, in the end when it all shook out, despite the failure of his attempt in achieving the goal of being the family guy. According to him it was worth it. Yes. He found out that too much time had passed for him and his ex-wife to work things out for them. But he also rediscovered his son and his son has rediscovered him, and that is a winning deal that he could never pass up. He discovered his happy. His happy was family, and for him that's being a dad to his son.
The marriage part isn't something he can handle, nor doing the nine to five deal. But being a dad is something he adores and it keeps him grounded, along with the support of Quinn, a woman who truly gets him. She's truly proven that through it all she unequivocally and unapologetically loves him regardless of his flaws.
In regard to all of the members of the original group; she's the one who is the newest. But she's also one of the most stable too. She came to them after Olivia tried to make things right. She wanted and needed to make sure she didn't suffer the consequences of another. And in doing so, bringing her in and giving her a new start with a new name and new life was a part of the deal. Since bringing her in, she's been the one to change the most as far as evolving into her true potential.
Never in a million years did she think that Quinn would be the go to in getting things done around the office. But with the changes in the dynamics she's been the foot soldier of a lifetime. She kept OPA going when Olivia herself didn't have a desire to keep it afloat. She made sure that everything was in place and when needed, she found her and brought her home. She never forgot why OPA was started, despite the fact that she wasn't around at its inception. The fighting spirit of being a gladiator is in her for certain, and she takes her role in their group seriously. She smiles as she thinks about their age old tagline, started by their fallen gladiator Harrison, gladiator in a suit.
That's what she's become over time and it's clear she doesn't just think it or say it. But she believes it. With every change she rolls with the punches, and although she asks questions and contemplates things to be damned. She also always steps up and gets it done without waiting for a thank you, or even an explanation.
In essence, Quinn has become the heartbeat of OPA, and Olivia can't thank her enough for being who she's been. Her commitment and loyalty to the group and to the mission statement of OPA is tremendous, and there's no way they'd still be in business, or be nearly as effective as they are today without her. She is another true asset to their success.
In reviewing the photo as a whole Olivia thinks to herself; these people who orbited around her kept her in check. They balanced her life and with all of the significant changes occurring to their group; it's no wonder things don't feel like they used to. Not only does this photo make her long for the days of old, as far as the familial relationship they shared. But it reminds her of how quickly things can and do change. It's taken her some time. But she now realizes that change is inevitable no matter what. And change isn't always a bad thing. Change is a necessary factor of life, because things can't always stay the same. She knows that at this point not only has everything and everyone around her changed; but so has she. Therefore, she has to embrace all of the changes she's facing, and do so knowing that it's all a part of what needs to happen. Finally, she's understanding the reality behind what's kept her from filling the position vacancies. It's not just finding the right fit; once she fills these slots. It's then official that OPA as she once knew it; is no longer the same.
Olivia takes a breath as this epiphany settles on her mind. It all makes sense now, and she accepts it. In accepting the concept of change, she recaps how the old photo made her feel. And she locks on to the feeling of resiliency her team has shown over the last few years, especially as of late. How the business has been running well, whether she was at the helm or not. This reminds her that OPA is bigger than her, it's bigger than all of them and no matter what it must continue to thrive.
She instantly says, "Are we gladiators? Or are we bitches?" The phrase makes her smile, as she rubs her fingers over Harrison's face in the photo. Although his tag lines were always thought to be corny; they were incredibly motivating at times, and i this moment. Her old friend's words have inspired her beyond the grave.
Feeling the fighting spirit in the moment of her fallen loved one. Olivia settles with the fact that despite the loss of Harrison and Stephen being permanent, and Abby no longer being a part of her day to day. OPA is still standing and still strong. In fact, they're probably stronger than ever because they're battle tested. She realizes that as long as their commitment is to help those in need, and right the wrongs of the world in favor of saving those who deserve it. They're not failing and they are successful. But they need more resources if they're going to be able to help as many people as possible. Which brings her back to the task of the candidates she has to interview.
With renewed insight into filling the open slots within their team. Olivia picks up the phone and makes her first call to set up an interview. She can't replace Abby, Harrison, and Stephen. And she's not trying to. She's simply bringing in more people who can help her and her team help those in need of their services. In essence, she needs more gladiators in suits.
As she makes her call she looks at the clock and sees that it's just after noon. Her mind goes to her beloved. She's hopeful that all is well. She hasn't heard from him since his kinky text earlier before he met with Jake. Although she managed to send him a reply, she's a little concerned that she hasn't seen a response to her message yet. What could Jake possibly want with him? Is it one final chance to taunt him? She can't say she'd be surprised given how twisted she now knows him to be. Anything is possible with him. Whatever it is she's confident her man can handle it. And a part of her is looking forward to him handling him in whatever way he sees fit. She needs him to get closure around this situation; because only then will this finally be behind them. With the phone now ringing, she prepares to talk to the first candidate she plans to interview. But again her love is still on her mind.