Chapter 11- The Others
That weekend was Elliot's turn with Dickie and Lizzie. Maureen and Kathleen were coming home from college as well. Olivia was anxious and worried. What will they think? What will they say? What will they do? All of these thoughts were racing through her brain.
Ding! Dong!
Olivia walked over to the door and looked through the peephole. There were all four kids standing outside. She opened the door and smiled sweetly at them.
Maureen: Hey Liv!
Olivia: Hey Maureen how is college going?
Maureen: It is going.
Olivia laughs at the comment and looks at Kathleen. She is the only Stabler kid who didn't seem to like Olivia very much before, and after she and her dad got married. Olivia smiled and Kathleen just pushed her way in shaking her head in disappointment. Dickie and Lizzie ran up and gave Olivia a giant hug.
Olivia: Hi guys how are you?
Dickie and Lizzie: Good!
They run in after Kathleen to find Elliot in the kitchen. Maureen walk in with Olivia but before they got to the kitchen door Maureen stopped.
Maureen: You're pregnant, aren't you?
Olivia: Where did you get an idea like that?
Maureen: It is written all over your face!
Olivia: Ok, yes, I am pregnant.
Maureen: Congratulations!
Maureen wraps her arms around Olivia.
Olivia: Thank you. Now how and when do I tell your brother and sisters? How do you think they will react?
Maureen: Well I am not sure what to say about Kathleen she is still stuck you being the enemy. Mom drilled those stupid thoughts into her head. As for Dickie and Lizzie I think they will be as thrilled as I am.
Olivia: So I should tell them after supper so if anyone decodes to storm off it will be after we are finished.
Maureen: Sounds good to me.
They walk into the kitchen to find Elliot and Dickie setting the table and Lizzie and Kathleen pouring milks for everyone. They all sit down at the table and Olivia whispers the plan into Elliot ear and he shakes his head in approval. He looks at Maureen and smiles. She smiles back at him. They eat and after dinner Kathleen starts to get up.
Kathleen: May I be excused?
Elliot: First Olivia and I have a little announcement to make.
Dickie: What is it? Come on come on!
Elliot: We are having a baby.
Kathleen: Great. Can I go now?
Elliot: Fine go!
Dickie and Lizzie: Yeah we're happy for you Livia. We love you.
Olivia: I love you guys too. Thank you.
Maureen smiled at her two siblings that remained at the table. She looked over at Elliot to figure out what he thought about Kathleen. He had a blank expression on his face telling her that he was disappointed. After they cleaned up Elliot went up to Kathleen's room.
Elliot: Kathleen!
Kathleen: Leave me alone!
Elliot: No! I am your father and I can do whatever I want!
Kathleen: Now you are a father to Olivia's baby so why don't you go to her and just leave me alone.
Elliot: Just because there is going to be another baby in the house doesn't mean I love you any less than the day you were born.
Kathleen: Sure right.
Maureen: Damn it listen to him Kathleen!
Kathleen: Why should I?
Maureen: Because Olivia is in her room crying and you did that!
Kathleen: Good I'm glad! (Putting her face in her pillow and beginning to cry too)
Maureen: I know you don't mean that.
Kathleen: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to…I love you daddy and I love Olivia too.
Elliot: I know sweetie. I know.
Kathleen gets up and walks to Olivia and Elliot's room she crawls up on to the bed next to Olivia.
Kathleen: I'm sorry. I love you.
Olivia: I love you too.