Chapter 51

SO I'M GOING TO TIMEHOP FROM TIME TO TIME FROM NOW ON BUT NOTHING MAJOR JUST NOT STRICTLY DAY BY DAY.

Olivia settled into her promotion as Sergeant Benson. The transition wasn't as rough on Amanda as Olivia originally thought. Munch was a Sergeant and had been for years, if the Captain was out, Munch or Olivia stepped up. He really helped her and showed her the ropes. He was a great mentor and even told her that her next move better be Lieutenant. She worked more, but still had time for Amanda. Amanda had made progress herself. She was still attending monthly therapy sessions, still with Olivia coming along, but she was going and no more fighting it. Amanda even started branching off. Sometimes she stayed home and didn't follow Olivia everywhere. It's like she finally had a life she wanted.

She had people she could trust and her friendship with Kat was normal. They would get together, go out to eat, have fun, but no clubs or drinking. Kat was dating Mike now and when they got together for a girls night, they told stories from the bedroom. "Really Kat like I need a visual of how big Mike is, I won't be able to look him in the face." Suddenly Kat's computer dinged, "Hold on, this is a dummy from Georgia and we're stuck in a group together." She answered the video chat, "Hey Brian! What's up?" Amanda poked her head in the chat, "Hey Kat thought about our deal?" Kat rolled her eyes, "Yeah and the answer is still no, plus I don't need money." Amanda perked up, "Who's your friend? Is she interested?" Amanda looked puzzled, "Kat what's he talking about?" Kat shook her head, "Writing papers for money, just say no?" Amanda thought, "Hell yeah I'm interested. I'll get Kat to send you my info, but I charge a lot." Brian high-fived his roommate, "Baby whatever, I just need an A." Kat tried to talk Amanda out of it, "Amanda you and I know Liv would not be happy. What are you thinking?" Amanda was thinking. She hadn't worked since she came to stay with Liv and her savings was decreasing. "Look, I know and she won't find out because this is between us. And chill out, it's not permanent, I need it to buy Liv's Christmas gifts." Kat still wasn't sure but she let it go.

Olivia had worked three weekends straight, but finally they had a Saturday all to themselves. "Wake up sleepyhead" Olivia whispered in Amanda's ear. "Liv didn't you get enough of me last night. Geez there's helpline for sex addicts you know" Amanda smiled a wide grin knowing she was facing away from her sexy girlfriend. "Really Amanda!" Olivia started tickling Amanda, until she was able to get her flat on her back and straddle her, then she kept going. "Okay! Okay! Liv I'm going to pee on myself, let me up." Olivia pinned her hands down, "I'll let you up when you take that back." Amanda had gained the weight the doctor wanted, but she couldn't beat Liv's strength. She pumped her hips upwards and tried to move her arms, nothing. "Okay Liv, I take it back." Olivia kissed her and winked, "Good because you're the horny one that jumped me in the shower last night." Amanda smiled and rolled out of bed, but not before Olivia smacked her ass for that comment.

"Baby let's get dressed and go out to breakfast. I don't feel like cooking, plus we need to go shopping. Amanda came out of the bathroom with her eyes wide from excitement, "Shopping? What are we shopping for?" Olivia got out of bed, "Well you need a coat, hat, scarf, and gloves." Amanda scrunched up her face, "Liv I have 3 jackets in the closet. Every time a leaf falls you buy me a jacket." Olivia stopped getting her clothes ready, "You know you're pushing it this morning. You need a coat, like layered and warm, because eventually every leaf will fall and then snow." Olivia giggled when she saw Amanda's face. Once summer was over, she was always cold, so saying snow got her attention real quick. Olivia grabbed her things and headed for the shower. "This isn't Georgia, Amanda." "Whack" Olivia laughed all the way to the bathroom, "Are you joining me or what?"

Olivia waited for Amanda to finish getting ready, "Baby Melinda called, she's joining us for breakfast. Do you want to see if Kat wants to meet us?" Amanda came out, "Yeah I'll text her, even though she's probably laying under Mike." Olivia shook her head, "Thanks for the visual Amanda."

Amanda: Melinda, Liv, and me are headed to breakfast at the spot. Want to join us or is Mike buried inside you? LOL

Kat: Ha ha ha! We did that all night and he's at work. Meet y'all there.

"She's coming, Liv." Melinda got there first and had a table. Amanda sat down and ordered immediately, while Melinda and Olivia just looked at her. "What? Kat's coming, but she said get the usual. I'm starving." Olivia rolled her eyes, "Sorry Melinda. Someone's having trouble with their mouth this morning." They all laughed, talked, and ate. "Hey Kat do you have a good winter coat, because Amanda and I are going shopping after this?" Kat smiled, " I have like 5 jackets at the house." Amanda giggled, "Not you to? A jacket and winter coat are two different things. Just come with us." Kat shook her head, "Okay."

Kat spoke up before they got ready to leave "Ummm Olivia, Thanksgiving is this week coming up." Olivia looked up "Yeah I put in an order for food. I meant to tell you about it. We'll have turkey, stuffing, the works. Alex, Casey, Fin and Cragen are coming. You can bring Mike." Kat looked nervous, "I'm sorry I didn't ask earlier, but I mentioned it to Mike last night thinking it was a silly idea… never mind." Amanda listened to this dance and finally said, "Kat! Spit it out, what are you trying to ask?" Amanda had gotten comfortable and was becoming more independent and Olivia was finally getting a peek at this "badass" that Kat described, but she was getting disrespectful. Olivia popped Amanda and she rubbed her arm, "Sweetheart what is it?" Kat looked at them, "I was wondering if everyone wanted to come to my house, it's big enough. Like even the squad and their families. I don't know and maybe the girls spend the night, for Black Friday shopping the next morning. I know it's probably dumb and short notice." Olivia grabbed Kat's hand, "It's not dumb, it's perfect. We will pick up the food on Wednesday, bring it to your place, so have the refrigerator all empty. We will stay over Wednesday and Thursday night. Melinda and I will start cooking Thursday morning. I will invite everyone. Our first family holiday. How's that sound?" Everyone smiled, "It sounds great Olivia."