"Elizabeth? Darlin'? Hon?" Drew Culter asked as he walked through the hallway.
"She's not back from Boatwright yet." Livie said from her bedroom. Drew walked into his daughter's bedroom.
"Livie what's goin' on?" Drew asked bending down by her table.
"Oh, I'm just doing my homework." Livie responded.
"Can I help?" Drew asked.
"It's science dad. I was gonna ask Mama for help." Livie replied.
"Oh, I see." Drew said pretending to be disappointed.
"Dad! I thought I heard your voice." Andrew exclaimed.
"Andrew, get out." Livie glared at her brother.
"Olivia Elizabeth Cutler!" Elizabeth exclaimed. They all turned to look at her. Elizabeth was standing there with a disappointed look on her face and her arms were crossed. She was five foot six, with blood red hair, shimmering blue eyes, and a bright smile.
"Hi Elizabeth." Drew said standing up. He walked over to his beautiful wife. She took off her glasses and looked at him. "How was class today?"
"Oh it was alright. We had midterms yesterday and today. I have a lot of grading to do tonight. Boatwright just isn't the same school it was when I went there. Or even when John Boy or Mary Ellen went there." Elizabeth stated.
"That was a long time ago Elizabeth. And I think I know somebody who could use your help." Drew looked over at Livie, Elizabeth nodded and walked over to her.
"What's the problem Liv?" Elizabeth asked.
"Why do I have to take science? I hate it." Livie said. Elizabeth laughed.
"I know you do. You have to take science so you can get a solid education. Not everybody can be a botanist like I am. Is there a more specific question you had in mind?" Elizabeth questioned. Olivia nodded no. Elizabeth kissed her head.
"It'll get easier, I promise." Elizabeth said. "If you need help, I'm always here for you Liv. It's the weekend, why don't you take a break? I have some news for all of you."
"What is it?" Livie asked.
"Elizabeth?" Drew questioned looking worried, but Elizabeth just smiled.
"This weekend is Grandma's eightieth birthday and we've all arranged to surprise them tomorrow on the mountain." Elizabeth said.
"Awesome!" Andy exclaimed. Elizabeth stood up.
"Well I should be getting to bed." She said. "It's awfully late." Elizabeth and Drew walked over to the door.
"Good night Livie." Drew said.
"Good night dad." Livie replied. When Drew and Elizabeth got Andrew tucked in they headed for their bedroom. Elizabeth leaned up against the wall while Drew opened the door. Drew turned and looked at her and then kissed her. After a few moments, Elizabeth pulled back and looked at him.
"What was that for?" Elizabeth asked.
"For being that wonderful woman I married years ago. For being the kind and caring mother I knew you would be." Drew replied.
"Drew, that's so sweet." Elizabeth said.
"I know it is." Drew smiled. "I can't wait to go see everybody this weekend." The couple walked into their bedroom and went to bed.