Olivia thought about what Trevor had said the whole way home. He was right; she didn't want Noah to grow up without a father the way she did. Yeah, Noah's a smart, good kid but she always had a feeling that he knew something was missing from his life. It was never her intention to become a single mother but you know things happen, and not the way there planned. She was in such deep thought that she didn't realize she was at her apartment already. She unlocked it, opened the door, and walked in. The living room was dark besides the TV light flickering and the sound of quiet breathing. She strolled down the hallway and slowly opened her son's door. He was sleeping, Thank God for that. He had kicked his blanket off which was now tangled around his small legs. He was clutching his teddy bear tightly as he slept. She smiled and silently walked in. Upon approaching his bedside, he moved and mumbled something. She just couldn't believe that this adorable, innocent child was the son of a Detective and Defense Attorney. Wow, the fucking irony. She walked out and closed the door. She went into the living room and shook the sleeping body.

"Mel."

Melinda just moaned.

"Melinda, get up." She said louder and shaking her harder with every motion.

Melinda jumped up. "I'm up, I'm up."

"Hey sleeping beauty."

"I probably look like the complete opposite, what time is it?"

"9."

"Noah wore me out. He had enough energy for all 3 of us the play for a week straight with no breaks."

"How did you get him to go to sleep?"

Melinda grinned. "The power of Sesame Street. Who knew it could be annoying as hell, yet so helpful."

Olivia smiled and sat beside her. "Thanks for watching him for me."

"No problem. Fin will just have to wait until tomorrow night to get his. She said laughing. "Oh, and Trevor called looking for you."

"Yeah, he found me at the bar."

"What did he want."

Olivia shifted in her spot on the couch. "To talk." She said offering no more information.

"Let me guess, he wants to get to know Noah? It pains me to say it but, I told you so."

"He wants me to let him in our lives. How can I do that after what he did to us. He knew I was pregnant with his child and then he told me some bullshit about not being ready."

"Maybe he wasn't."

"And I was?"

"You weren't either."

"I don't know if I can Mel, I don't want him in Noah's life and then just leave. I think we've had enough unexpected leaves for one lifetime."

"You're talking about Elliot?"

Olivia slightly nodded. "Yeah."

Melinda sighed. "Trevor's not like him, Liv."

"Yes he is. He'll meet Noah. Noah will get attached, Trevor will leave...again and Noah will be hurt."

"How do you know he will Liv?"

"How do you know he won't?"

"But you wouldn't know if he will just by the past."

"What's your point Mel?"

"Maybe he's serious about all of this. Maybe he does want to change and get to know his son. He does have a right to and you're making it worse by not letting Noah see his father, or Trevor to see his son." She explained. Olivia sneered.

"You make me sound like the bad guy."

"That wasn't my intention and it's not my place to make decisions for you and your family, that's your job. The only thing I can do is help."

"So help me."

"You might not like it."

"I'll deal with it."

"Olivia, you should let Trevor form a relationship with Noah. It'll be good for him to have a male figure in his life."

"He has Fin and Munch...I guess."

"I'm talking about a father figure Olivia. And who knows, it may lead to unexpected results. How do think Trevor feels right now after hearing he can't see his son?"

Olivia flared her nostrils. "He feels pretty damn guilty for not wanting to be in his life from the start."

Melinda stared into her friends confused eyes. "And now you're feeling pretty damn guilty for keeping Noah from him, aren't you?" She asked.

Olivia looked to the floor not answering the question.

"Well, I'll take that as a yes."

"Okay, I do and I know I fucked up."

"Then fix it."

"How?"

"That's up to you."

"This helping thing doesn't feel like help at all."

Melinda smirked. "I told you, you might not like it."

"I just want to do what's best for Noah."

"Then give him the chance to know his father."

"And if it doesn't work out?"

"Dammit Liv, you always look for the negatives in a situation."

"You can never be too careful, especially with something like this." She said chuckling a bit.

Melinda stood up. "It's getting late."

Olivia stood up beside her. "Yeah, Fin's probably losing his head now."

"He won't miss it."

"Thank you."

"For what."

"Being the friend I need right now."

"That's what I'm here for. And don't worry; whichever choice you make, it'll be the right one.

Olivia scoffed as they walked to the door. "Like I have a good record with that."

"It's called following your heart."

"I don't want to follow something that's lost."

"Then draw it a road map and lead it in the right direction."

"That's a hell of a lot easier to say than to do."

"It'll get better, trust me."

"Hopefully."

"Oh, and I heard about your new partner. What's his name again?"

"Nick."

"Yeah, how's that working for you?"

"I hate it."

"I heard he's a good guy and detective."

"He's still green."

"So were you, just give him time."

Melinda smiled and gave her a hug. "Good night."

"Night." She replied. Olivia closed the doo after Melinda left. She went and laid across the couch. Thanks to Melinda and her cleverness, she was going to have a long night.