~*~*~Previously. "You sure you're ready to talk?" Olivia asked, knowing he didn't like to be pushed into talking.

"Yeah. I just don't know where to start."

"Why did you need the morning off?"

"I needed time to think."

"About?"

"My divorce."

"Divorce?" ~*~*~*~*~*~

"Kathy handed me the papers the other night."

"God Elliot, did she say why?"

"She couldn't deal with the lifestyle anymore."

"Lifestyle?"

"Me coming home late, sometimes not at all."

At that point the doorbell rang. Olivia answered the door and paid the delivery guy. She put the bag on the coffee table and then turned back to Elliot.

"She said I was never there for my kids or her."

"What do you want me to do?"

"I don't know, I just needed someone to talk to."

"I'm always here to listen Elliot."

"I know. I know."

Olivia leaned forward and hugged Elliot. He pulled back slightly; looking into Olivia's eyes then he kissed her. Olivia fell into his kiss. He slowly laid her down on the couch. He pulled back momentarily looking for approval in Olivia's eyes, which he saw then leaned down to kiss her again.

~*~*~*~ Elliot reached his climax and collapsed on top of Olivia. He kissed her then rolled off of her. He gathered her in his arms and they both fell asleep.

Olivia was the first to wake up. She instantly remembered the night before. Her movement caused Elliot to wake up.

"Olivia," he said almost questioning the situation.

"Elliot."

"Listen, I'm sorry. I'll leave," Elliot said beginning to get up.

"No Elliot. Stay. We have to talk."

"I'm sorry Olivia. I really am."

"I had a part in this too."

"So what do we do now?"

"Last night we were both upset. No harm?"

"I just don't want you to think that was planned."

"Listen Elliot, I would never think that. We are both at fault. It hurt me to see you so upset last night. I care about you, but you've just gotten into a divorce fight."

"So you don't regret last night?"

"Only the circumstances," Olivia said with a smile.

"So it never happened?"

"Nope. All I remember is us talking about why you've been off lately."

"I guess I should get dressed."

"Good start."

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Sorry it's so short, but the future ones will be long and full of stuff!