Chapter 9

A/N: The song is from the movie 'George of the Jungle'. Great Song!

The day was long and tiring for Olivia, between catching up on the case they were working and getting to know her new squad, she was drained. When Olivia returned home from work, she was thrilled to find Kathy had dinner on the stove and and Nevaeh was playing in the living room with some toys.

"Mommy!" she cried as she jumped up and ran to the door, throwing herself into her arms.

"Hello sweetheart, did you have a good day with Kathy?" She asked as she kissed her on the cheek.

"Yea!" he chirped, "We read books, and play games!" she smiled shyly at Kathy.

"She was a wonderful joy, so well behaved. You've done a great job raising her Ms Benson." Kathy smiled back at her.

"Sorry I am late, traffic was horrible. I hope you didn't mind."

"Not at all. It is something that cant be helped vin this city, think nothing of it." Kathy returned to the stove.

"Thank you, Kathy, and please call me Olivia." she said as she unbuttoned her coat and hung it on a hook. "I am grateful to have you here looking after Nevaeh, but you didn't have to make us dinner. I do appreciate it, but I don't expect it of you."

"That's alright Olivia, I wanted too. I figured that you might be tired, and I was hired to make life easier for you." Kathy waved a hand at her protests. "Relax, spend time with Nevaeh and I will finish here. Then I will go home."

"You're an angel. Remind me to thank Don for sending you to me. Of all that he has done, you have been the most wonderful and appreciated." Olivia walked up to Kathy and hugged her. "Thank you! So much," she said as tears started to brim her eyes.

"It a pleasure for me as well Olivia." She patted Liv's back as she smiled at the mention of Don's name. 'You have no idea what you are in for my dear.' Kathy thought with a smile.

Kathy finished up with supper as Liv set the table. She really enjoyed having her around for a while longer. As always in a new place, it was getting a little lonely.

"Well dinner is ready and I must go." Kathy put her jacket and shoes on.

"Yes, thank you very much. My shift starts later tomorrow; I will call you in the morning. Is that Ok?"

"Yes, that will be fine, Bye-bye Nevaeh." Kathy waved to Nevaeh who was hiding behind Liv's leg.

She smiled and waved back.

Olivia stood in the door and watched Kathy leave, wondering who was taking care of her family. She might have asked, but she didn't want to pry.

Kathy was brushing the snow from her car when a black Mercedes pulled into the parking lot. She paused a moment as it approached next to her. The window slowly lowered and Fin grinned out at Kathy.

"Hello, Kathy."

"Mr. Tutuola. What are you doing here?"

"I just wanted to make sure that Olivia has everything she needs," Odafin explained.

"What if she sees you?" Kathy opened her car and started the engine

"From five stories up?" he asked in doubt.

"You can never be too careful." she wisely pointed out.

"How is she?" His voice was low and full of emotion.

"She is doing really well I would say." Kathy felt sorry for him. "Why are you going through such lengths Mr. Tutuola? Why don't you just go up and see her."

Fin chuckled, "The last time I did that, she ran out on me. No.." He said with a smile, "The next time we meet…well let's just say she won't soon forget it!"

"Well, I have to go, good luck Mr. Tutuola. I hope it works out for you." She got into her car and drove off.

Fin sat thoughtfully in his car for a while, looking up at Liv's apartment window. His heart skipped a beat when he saw her opening the blinds. He ducked back, just in case she did have eagle vision. He laughed at the absurd idea, as he shifted into drive. Then slowly and reluctantly he turned his attention back to the road.

Liv looked down onto the street and stared at the black car in the parking lot. It took her back to the days when she and Fin used to ride in his expensive cars. Her heart ached as she watched the car pull onto the street wondering what life with Fin would have been like if Tristan had not torn them apart.

As the car pulled farther away to her complete surprise, she felt a sudden sadness when it disappeared into the night. 'Girl you seriously need a life when an expensive car makes you feel like someone just ran over you.' she sighed, unable to conceive what just came over her. She exhaled loudly and joined Nevaeh for dinner.

xXX

The phone on Tristan's desk rang shrilly. He picked it up with an impatient snap of his wrist. "It's about time. I left you a message and an hour ago." He yelled angrily.

"I'm sorry Mr. Tutuola. It won't happen again." The voice was strained and on the verge of panic. Quickly changing the subject it said, "Olivia has a 3-year-old daughter."

The man on the line grimaced at the sound of the phone crashing against a wall. Then the line went dead.