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Simon had watched then exchange, his concerns only growing as it went on, he knew his sister quite well, and he knew the look on her face was from her heartbreaking, she was building that wall again. Staying strong to keep from breaking down, she used the wall to take nice, but insulting Jabs at the woman, and if everything she was gloating about were true, Liv deserved to stick it to her, that's the only reason he hadn't stepped in.
He had heard what Liv had said, the hidden innuendo in her ''getting over it'' dripping with sarcasm. He tried his best to hide his smirk at the Sass that had overcome his sister, The Looks of amusement but awkwardness of the groups face, followed by the horror in Elliot's eyes, he knew it was time, he walked over, placing a hand on Liv's arm.
''Let's go…Now'' He said softly, his eyes contacting with hers
Carrie stood up and walked around Elliot's chair to stand in front of them, the smile still on her face.
''How sweet… He your boyfriend?'' Smiles at him '' I don't believe we've met'' She held her hand out towards Simon.
Olivia looked at her, this time nothing but hatred in her eyes. ''Why? You gonna try and jump him next?'' She smirked ''Sorry. I'm sure by now your way too loose for his taste.'' Kathy's mouth had dropped wide open at this point, followed by the grown kids snickering.
''Score Benson'' Kathleen whispered
Elliot stood, and stood beside Carrie, keeping his distance a bit, but close enough for her to hear him.
''Stop right now'' He looked at her firmly
''Its Fine Sweetheart'' She put a hand out touching his arm, making sure her ring was visible as she looked at Olivia with a grin.
''It's all probably too much for her… After realizing she couldn't satisfy Jake, he had to turn to me, and now I'm the one getting the happily ever after… It's probably just hit home that she'll never actually more than a good time to anyone''
The people at the table gasped, Simon's eyes shutting tightly. Elliot saw rage, no matter what the two women's past, or what little comments they were throwing each other's way, that comment had been completely unnecessary and over a big line.
''I SAID ENOUGH!'' he spat at Carrie, his tone laced with venom as he stared her down, she visibly flinched, he looked over toward Olivia, her eyes were broken, there was no masking it any longer, no fake smile, no sarcasm.
She looked at him hurt. She backed away a couple steps. She turned and brushed past her brother, walking straight out the back door, Simon felt his heart hurt for his sister, he looked at Elliot and shook his head. ''500 bars in New York and you to bring that disgusting piece of garbage to mine?!'' Points at Carrie before walking away, heading out the back. Elliot turned and glared at his brother, Bobby felt awful, he just wanted his brother to stop lying to himself, he wanted him to see Olivia while he was with Carrie and realize he felt more for her. Kathy and the kids had stood up at this point, getting their things together, none of them saying a word.
Carrie had let out a snicker, shaking her head. ''Poor Pitiful Olivia… Never could take criticism…''
That was it, that was one comment too many, she should have stopped while she was ahead, now she had been firmly redirected into her place By Kathy's Fist connecting with her face. The contact sent her stumbling backwards into the table, her head spinning, and her eyes barely adjusting to the light, as all 4 kids could be heard in unison. ''YEAH MOM!''
Kathy rubbed her hand with her other, Breathless with adrenaline, she looked at Elliot, his mouth wide open. She raised her hand and pointed her finger at Carrie. ''Don't be stupid, don't make another mistake'' She turned and looked at her children who were standing, coats on. ''Sit your Asses down!'' She yelled and they each scrambled to find their seats once again as Kathy spun on her heels, jerking on her coat she took off in the direction of the backdoor where Olivia had gone.
Carrie stood up unsteady, the room still uneven. ''Great! I hope I don't have to walk down the aisle with a broken nose!'' She rubbed her nose, looking at him
''You Won't'' Elliot said simply as he turned to her
She stared at him as he turned to face her. ''You're not walking down the aisle''
Her eyes widened. '' Excuse Me?''
''You're not walking down the aisle. Not with me at least. Unless you find your next dumbass real quick'' He glared at her, the group watching closely.
''Elliot! Your calling off our wedding because of an old rivalry of mine?'' she looked at him
''No. I'm calling off our wedding because that scene you just made, finally showed me what a Bitch you really are, and what a moron I really am for letting this joke of a relationship get this far'' He spoke soft but firm as he stared her down, fire in his eyes. '' I am calling off our wedding because I slept with someone else. I slept with Olivia, I MADE Love to her over and over Saturday night, it was the most incredible, most amazing night of my entire life, I have never felt anything like what she made me feel, especially not with you!'' His voice began getting louder '' I am telling you this because I'm finally going to do the right thing by her, because I'm in love with her, and after everything, I owe it to her to make sure you know that you are nowhere near as Fucking good as she is!'' Her eyes filled with rage, she grabbed her purse and stormed out of the bar. The kids sat stunned, their mouths open in shock. Bobby had a Cheshire grin on his face as his brother finally admit out loud that he was in love with Olivia. Now he just had to get him to say it in front of her
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She sat on the back steps of the deck, Simon sat next to her, she had stormed outside, finally letting the wall down, she didn't care who saw her vulnerable anymore, the tears had just come so naturally. Simon had followed her out moments later, he took one look and walked across the deck wrapping his arms around her. He let her vent for a few minutes before she started to calm down. ''I'm ok.'' She told him softly as she stared in front of her at the night skyline.
''No… No, you're not, so please don't lie to me'' he looked at her.
''I'm leaving tomorrow. I can't be here anymore Simon. I'll finish packing the important stuff, I'll lose the rest of it if I have to I don't even care. I'm getting the hell out of New York.'' She wiped her tears
''Liv… Please don't do this.''
She turned to face him. ''No matter how many miles apart''
''Just a plane ride a way'' Simon finished for her, sadness in his voice
A voice cleared behind them causing their heads to turn. Kathy stood looking at the doorway with her hands in her pocket. ''Simon? Can I have a minute with her?'' He simply nodded, he kissed the top of Liv's head before getting up and walking back towards the door, he stopped momentarily and looked at Kathy. ''Be easy on her'' He said softly and she nodded.
Olivia stood and walked to stand in front of her. ''Kathy… I'm sorry about that. You and your kids especially didn't deserve to have to see that…'' She was stopped by Kathy placing her hand on her arm. ''Do not apologize for defending yourself. Ever. '' Olivia felt another tear rolling down her cheek.
''She was right'' Liv took her eyes away, looking at her hands as she spoke softly
''What?''
''Carrie was right. I'm not good enough'' She wiped her eyes
''Olivia. Stop it. Right now'' Kathy looked at her
'' If I was anything, anything more than his bachelor party pre-wedding hookup. He would have come looking for me 7 years ago… Instead he went looking for her'' She turns away and leans up against the railing
Kathy mimicked her actions, standing against the railing, side by side with her.
''Olivia…Liv… He's in love with you. I know he has a shitty way of showing it, and he's screwed up, but he's a man, they're all idiots occasionally. '' She touched her shoulder, turning her to face her, Olivia's face red and tearstained. ''He's scared to death because of how strong it is, the feelings you two have for each other have been your biggest secrets for 20 years. You two need to make this right, I would hate to see both of you living in misery and alone because you didn't open your hearts.
''It was one night.''
''El doesn't just jump into bed Liv.''
''It's not what I want, He's not what I want.'' She couldn't look her in the eyes as she said it, she pushed off the railing and walked to the middle of the deck before turning back to face her.
Kathy saw him, he came quietly out the back door, standing behind Olivia he stood, watching her.
''You want a no risk guarantee, no chance of getting hurt. Real Love doesn't work like that. You want the magic? The Fireworks? The unconditional devotion? You have to take the leap of faith, hold on for your life and jump, but make sure when you do jump, your holding his hand tight.'' She walked towards the door, touching her arm as she brushed passed Elliot. ''This is your last chance'' she whispered ''don't Fuck it up''
Olivia wiped her eyes. She turned towards the door, startled when she saw him.
''Liv''
'' Oh Don't... Just don't'' she shook her head, holding her hand up, avoiding his eyes as he stepped closer.
''Please… Just please give me 5 minutes''
'' Why did you have to bring her here? Here of all places? ''
''I am so sorry Liv, Bobby suggested it, and I just couldn't talk them out of it'' She shook her head, walking past him he reached out and grabbed her arm, she quickly jerked it back.
'' Do...Not...Touch...Me''
''Liv'' he pleaded with her
''I'm moving Elliot, I'm leaving with my son tomorrow'' she put her hand on the doorknob
''M-moving where?''
''Arizona'' His eyes flashed with hurt
''And I'm finally going to get what I was robbed of 7 years ago''
He looked up at her then, his eyes tired and hurt.
''I get to say goodbye'' she turned and walked out the door
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