Brushing Olivia's hair from her cheek, Ed cradled her in his arms as she lay against him. Her eyes were on the TV on the wall across from the bed, but she was hardly invested in whatever show was playing. Instead she was worried. Of course she was worried, she did nothing but worry when it came to Jim. Ed understood, of course, and a part of him did not mind, but he just wondered if she would ever not panic. Would she ever be strong enough to embrace the danger? Would she understand why Ed had thrived off of it? A part of him wanted that. He felt that it could bring them closer if she understood him more, but then the other part of him liked her how she was. She was his sweet, docile Olivia. He enjoyed having her scared, knowing that he could protect her.

"Ed," Olivia spoke his name, her voice light. She sounded sleepy. Ed continued running his hand down her hair, hoping that it was soothing her. "I don't know how much longer I can stay awake for."

"You've had a busy day," Ed whispered down to her. He had changed into his own pyjamas and climbed into bed with Olivia. She had been resting against his side for a few hours, both of them eating room service and snacking.

"Well…not that I've been sleeping well since we argued," Olivia said to him. Ed rested his chin on the top of her head, closing his eyes and nodding.

"Neither have I," he responded, "but when Galavan is taken care of then we can go back home. We can go back and everything will be as it should be."

"Hmm," Olivia hummed in contentment.

Ed kissed the top of her head as they heard a knock on the door. Olivia sat up straight, fear coursing through her veins. Who knew they were there? Ed moved from the bed as Olivia moved to support her weight on her stretched out arm. Holding up a finger for her to keep quiet, Ed stepped towards the door, feet padding on the plush carpet flooring. He looked through the peephole and his shoulders slumped in relief. Pulling the door open, he looked on.

"Doctor Thompkins," he greeted her, relief in his voice.

Olivia moved to stand then as she saw Lee stood in the doorway. She tugged on the shirt she wore, making sure that it was covering her to her mid-thigh.

"Sorry, Ed, but Jim said you would be here and I had to come," Lee spoke.

"Lee," Olivia sighed and Lee looked to her. She was wearing one of Ed's shirts, his sleeves rolled up to her elbows and the material unbuttoned on her chest. Ed stepped aside and allowed Lee into the hotel room. Closing the door, he locked it once again as Olivia embraced Lee, holding onto her tightly. "Are you okay?"

"Fine," Lee nodded her head. "I went to see Jim before all of this and he told me what he planned to do."

"I didn't agree with it," Olivia said, stepping back from Lee and sitting on the end of the bed as Lee took the chair at the dresser. Olivia folded her legs beneath her while Ed sat down next to her, his arm moving to rest behind her back as he leaned back slightly. "I told him not to go after Galavan. What good could it do? He would have been better off dealing with this inside the law."

"But the issue is that he is outside the law," Ed said, pointing downwards. "He wouldn't be able to convince them to stop Galavan until it is too late."

"But working with Penguin?" Lee asked, voice still on edge. "It is dangerous and I am scared for him. I am scared what might happen."

"Me too," Olivia agreed and Lee watched as Ed moved a hand to her arm, comfortingly stroking it. She turned to look to him and he offered her a reassuring smile.

"So you guys are back on?" Lee asked.

"Fully," Ed said with a nod. "I told Olivia how that night I had been harbouring Penguin because I knew what he wanted to do with Galavan and how he wanted Jim's help…I should have told her the truth, but I panicked."

"We're fine," Olivia said, looking to him. "Really," she whispered for added reassurance.

Ed smiled again and leant in, kissing her tenderly on the cheek before she looked back to Lee. The two women shared a knowing look, with Olivia reaching out to rest a hand on Ed's thigh.

"And you and Jim?" Olivia asked from Lee. "Are you two okay? Will you be okay with this?"

Lee sighed, running a hand through her hair. She tossed it over her shoulder and knew that Olivia was going to find out sooner rather than later. It had taken a lot of self-restraint to stop her from telling her before Jim sometimes, especially when Jim was always out and at work. Olivia was the closest thing she had to a best friend. She was her confidant since she had arrived in Gotham.

"Well, I hope so," Lee said, "but there is something that I need to tell you. I would have preferred for me and Jim to tell you together, but I don't know what is going to happen or when this will be over."

Olivia frowned. "What is it?" she wondered from her.

"I'm pregnant," Lee said.

Olivia's mouth dropped open as she heard that piece of information. Placing a hand over her mouth, she finally found her words and smiled. Ed's hearing faltered when he heard a high pitched squeak escape Olivia. She stumbled to her feet and rushed over to Lee. Lee managed a smile at her enthusiasm as Olivia bent down and held onto her tightly.

"That is great news," Olivia said, pulling back. "How far gone are you?"

"A month and a half, I think," Lee said, "so I think it is best to keep things quiet until we have the twelve week scan."

"A baby," Olivia said softly, moving to perch on the arm of the chair Lee sat in.

"Congratulations," Ed managed to inject into the conversation.

"Thanks, Ed," Lee responded.

Olivia suddenly had a dawning through, hand going to Lee's shoulder. "Wait," she spoke, "so Jim knows you are pregnant and still intends to go through with this plan?"

Lee shrugged. "Galavan had Bruce Wayne and Jim couldn't leave him. We know what your brother is like, Liv," Lee said. "I just need to keep thinking about him coming home. I'm trying to be optimistic."

"I'm sure he will come back," Olivia said, knowing she now had to be optimistic. She tried to brighten her tone once more, squeezing Lee's shoulder. "A baby…wow…I mean, do I get to be godmother as well as fun Aunt?"

"You don't even need to ask," Lee said to her and Olivia squealed again, clasping her hands together. "I mean, I haven't had chance to speak it through with Jim, but there is no chance he would say no."

"This is so exciting," Olivia said. "I mean, it is such good news, Lee. We never have good news."

"I know," Lee agreed with her, "and I will be happy when all of this is over and I know Jim is safe."

"He will be," Olivia said with a nod of her head. "He has to be."

"I hope so," was all Lee offered and she moved to her feet. "I should head off to my own room and leave you two. You're probably tired."

"Are you sure?" Olivia asked, also rising to her feet. "I can come down with you if you need me?"

Ed forced himself to keep quiet, but Lee shook her head. She assured Olivia that she would be fine and would let her know as soon as she heard about what had happened. They had embraced again and Olivia had watched Lee walk down the corridor and away to her own suite. Closing the door once more, Olivia locked it and turned to see Ed still sat on the edge of the bed. He pushed his glasses further onto his nose as she walked back into the bedroom, her arms crossing over and hands holding onto her forearms.

"Are you okay?" Ed asked of her.

She nodded to him and he stood up, moving to stand in front of her. Taking hold of her waist, he leaned back and peered down to her.

"Jim…a dad," she whispered. She blinked a few times and shook her head. "I guess there are some things you never see coming and my brother having a kid is one of them. I shouldn't be shocked really…it's natural, isn't it? But I didn't think that it would happen this soon."

"I suppose he must be happy," Ed said.

"I imagine so," Olivia said. "I just want him back safe and sound now. He has a child to think about on top of everything else."

"Had he ever spoken about kids before?" Ed enquired from her and she scoffed, shaking her head. She went to crawl back into bed and Ed followed suit. He took the other side, leaving his arm dangling out for her to rest against. She curled against his side once more, hand clenched on his chest.

"Not really," Olivia said to Ed. "I suppose it's not a conversation you normally have with your brother, but for a long time the only family we had was just us two. It's always just been me and Jim."

"And now that family is growing," Ed commented.

"I'm happy about that," Olivia confirmed. "I love Lee. I think she is great and good for Jim. I wonder if they'll get married?"

"That sounds legitimate," Ed said to her and sniffed the air before speaking, his chin doubling as he managed to look to her face. "And you know…well…I am always here for you, Liv. I have no intention of going anywhere."

"I know," Olivia said, patting his chest. She rested her chin on top of her hand and glanced up at him. "I love you, Ed."

"I love you too," Ed whispered and kissed her briefly.

"So," Olivia said in a drawl once they had parted, "what do you think we should do when all this is over? I feel like I should throw some kind of congratulations dinner for Jim and Lee."

"They would like that," Ed agreed. "Perhaps dinner somewhere nice? I get the feeling that they would prefer something quiet instead of a party?"

"Oh definitely," Olivia nodded. "That sounds like a good idea. I can get them some presents too…oh I could make a scrapbook for them…pictures as they go through pregnancy…something to remember that time."

"That is very sentimental," Ed commented. Olivia shrugged.

"Do you think it is too soppy?"

"No," Ed quickly said, "I think that it sounds lovely."

"So that is one idea," Olivia said. "I'll have to go shopping when we get back to Gotham. Will you come and help?"

"I don't know how much use I would be," Ed warned her.

"I mean you don't have to come if you-"

"-No, no, no," Ed said, interrupting her and squeezing her shoulders. "I want to come, Liv, I am just warning you that I might not be the best help."

"I don't care," she assured him. "It would be nice for us to do something normal, wouldn't it? We could go shopping and then grab lunch…spend an afternoon on the sofa and then order takeout."

"Sounds idyllic," he said, kissing the top of her head. "You should try and get some sleep. Both of our phones are on loud and we will hear them if they start ringing."

"Okay," Olivia agreed, wondering if she would be able to sleep, despite how tired she was. She closed her eyes and moved away, rolling onto her side. Ed followed suit, his head hitting the pillow. He placed his glasses onto the bedside table.

"Do you want space?" Ed wondered.

"No," she responded and took hold of his arm, draping it over her waist as she held onto his hand. Ed stuffed his other arm under the pillow she had her head on, his front pressed to her back. "Goodnight, Ed."

"Goodnight, Liv," Ed whispered against her ear and closed his eyes, a smirk on his face as he realised he had what we wanted.

….

Olivia had been overjoyed with relief at the news that Jim was safe and well. It was the following afternoon when he called and said that business had been sorted. It was then when Ed's idea had struck. It was a Saturday afternoon and Jim was safe. Olivia wasn't worried about anything. She had a weight lifted off of her. And so Ed suggested they stay in the hotel. They could spend a weekend ordering room service, watching TV and laying in bed. Olivia had agreed, liking the idea of it being just the two of them for a while.

Reality had soon hit on Monday when they had to return back to the city for work. Ed had dropped Olivia off at work, telling her that he would pick her up that evening and spend time with her. She had warned him that Jim had insisted she go round for dinner, but she doubted that Jim would mind if Ed joined them.

Ed picked Olivia up after work, standing outside of the car with a smile on his face. Olivia returned it, greeting him warmly. Kissing him quickly, Olivia allowed him to hold the car door open for her. She climbed in, both of them talking about their days at work on their way over to Lee's apartment.

Once inside, Olivia greeted Jim warmly, holding onto him and asking him how he was doing.

"Lee said that she told you our news," Jim commented, opening a bottle of wine.

"She did," Olivia said as Lee set the dining table. "You're going to be a father. How weird does that feel? I mean, are you responsible enough to look after a child?"

"Haha," Jim drawled at his sister's teasing tone and she kissed him on the cheek.

"I'm happy for you," Olivia said to him. "It's great news, Jim."

"Well, prepare for the next piece of news," Jim said and looked to Lee. The doctor stood up straight and moved over to Jim, holding onto his arm while Olivia looked on. "I asked Lee to marry me."

"I knew it!" Olivia exclaimed and Jim chuckled as Lee laughed. Ed remained stood behind Olivia, watching the scene unfold. He had somehow found himself involved in this dynamic.

"You knew it?" Jim checked as Lee held her ring finger up and flashed her engagement ring. Olivia moved to take hold of her hand, examining the ring as Jim watched his sister. "How did you know it?"

"It just felt right," Olivia shrugged, "what with having a baby…being married…you can be a family."

"That is wonderful news," Ed finally piped up. "Congratulations."

"Thanks, Ed," Lee said.

"Hey, Ed," Jim spoke. "Can I borrow you for a moment? I just need to ask you about the case we're working on."

"Of course," Ed said and followed Jim over to the living room while Olivia kept on gushing with Lee.

Standing across from Jim, Ed waited for him to ask his question. He suspected that there was no chance Jim wanted to discuss the case. In fact, it seemed more likely that he wanted to know about Ed's involvement with Penguin. But Ed had been clever. Both him and Penguin had come up with the same story. They were on the same page.

"Listen, Ed, I want to thank you for looking after me after what Galavan did," Jim said, hands on his hips. "But…well…"

"You are concerned about the nature of my relationship with Penguin?" Ed guessed and Jim nodded. "You have nothing to be worried over. I found Penguin one evening while I was out walking. He was battered…beaten…he kept whispering about how his mother had died and he needed to see you. I suspected that it might be for the best to bring him back to my apartment until he sobered up and told me why he wanted to see you. It turned out you both had similar concerns over Galavan."

"I see," Jim said.

"I doubt I will see him again," Ed said. That was true. He hadn't seen Oswald since Galavan had been found shot. He was accused of the murder. Jim had never said anything on the contrary. "I just wanted to help."

"You did," Jim promised Ed, a hand moving to rest on his shoulder. "And thank you for looking after Olivia."

"Oh…well that was my pleasure," Ed nodded his head.

"She really likes you, Ed," Jim said, smile on his face.

"And I…well…I love her," Ed admitted and Jim's eyes widened. He hadn't expected Ed to say it out loud to him. Glancing over to his sister, Jim watched as she poured three glasses of wine and tucked her hair behind her ear, smiling as Lee said something to her. Looking back to Ed, Jim nodded.

"I'm happy for you both," Jim managed to say.

"I will look after her," Ed said. "I promise."

…

"Do you want to go back to mine or yours?" Ed asked after dinner with Jim and Lee. Olivia sat in the passenger seat, eyes closing as she felt herself on the verge of tiredness.

"Hmm," she mused. "Yours."

"As you wish," Ed said to her, holding onto the steering wheel as Olivia looked out the window. "You know, being at dinner with Jim and Lee…it made me realise something. We haven't exactly defined what we are, have we?"

"Defined what we are?" Olivia echoed back, eyes turning to him. "I did not know we had to define what we are."

Ed shrugged. "Well, we are clearly dating, but I wondered if perhaps you would mind if I…well…called you my girlfriend?"

Olivia looked entertained at hearing that. "Are you asking me to be your girlfriend, Ed?"

"I think I would like that," Ed said.

"Mmm," she hummed again, moving to fold one leg over the other. "I think I would like that too."

Ed continued smiling to himself as Olivia closed her eyes and dozed off for a while. He drove back to the apartment steadily, knowing that everything would be fine now. He would see that it was.

…

A/N: Do let me know what you think!