Kathy POV
I remember the call I got from Don the day Elliot died. He said he was sorry for our loss, but that someone really needed help. Olivia was falling apart he said. She had been crying on and off for hours and that was after she went almost catatonic on them. He was hoping that maybe if seeing the kids and I could go by his house and maybe talk to her. Mourn our loss in a way.
I was good with doing that and felt that the kids would need it in a way. I remember seeing Olivia that day and thinking she should never have to go through something like this.
*Flashback*
I walked in behind the kids giving them a second to see Olivia and maybe calm her a bit. I talked to Don trying to get some information. "How?" was all I had to ask.
"Girl came in for revenge. Killed Sister Peg then aimed at Olivia. He died saving her and the twins lives. Got one round off at Jenna and killed her as well, but Olivia felt not only Peg die, but felt Elliotts last heart beat."
"She holding up at all?"
"Not really George gave her a mild antidepressant and a mild sedative, but its worn off and she has kind of shut off a bit. I think she is just afraid of losing anyone else"
"She won't and I will help her along through this." I told him then I glanced into the room. The kids were crowded on the bed with her crying and she was trying to hug all of them. It wasn't going to well, so I decided to step in and get the kids to stand back just a little bit. Give her some space because she also looked like she was about to run off. "Kids?" I said quietly. "Why don't you go sit out in Grampa Dons living room. Maybe he will make you guys some hot cocoa" I said and glanced at Don seeing him nod. The kids followed him out and I sat next to Olivia. "Hey" I said quietly. "You and the twins alright?"
"He's gone" she said so quietly I almost thought I imagined it.
"I know Liv"
"The twins will never get to know him. I won't get to be his wife. I won't get to wake up to him anymore." she started to cry by then and I held her to me.
"I know sweetie" I cooed.
*End Flashback*
We got through the funeral just fine and then after that I still helped her. Then the courts stepped in, they ordered full custody to me and said that since she hadn't married him that the kids and her were to have no contact and no matter how hard I tried they wouldn't budge. They said that if I broke the order I would lose the kids.
The last day she saw the kids was completely heartbreaking.
*Flashback*
"Ok guys its time to go" I whispered knowing that they wouldn't see each other for quite awhile.
"No" Kathleen said hugging Olivia closer. I watched Olivia try to pull away from her, but give up. I was worried about what would happen now that she lost even more of her "family." She had lost Elliot she didn't need to lose us too.
"Kathleen I can't do anything about this you need to get your stuff its time to go" I told her.
"I am eighteen I can take care of myself!" she screamed. I caught Olivia jump a bit. George had her on a sedative that made her zone out, so when a loud noise or quick movement caught her attention she would jump due to the shock. I should tell him that maybe he could start her getting back to normal.
"Fine. Lizzie, Dickie, Eli. Come on" I huffed knowing I couldn't move my oldest either.
"We don't want to"
"I don't have a choice in this and neither do you" I said and they got up and started to say their good-byes. I sent them out to the car when they were done and convinced Maureen and Kathleen to come with me telling them that they could do what they wanted after today, after I got the rest of the kids into a routine without the weekend visits. They agreed, once they left I turned to Olivia who had started to cry again. "I'm sorry" I whispered. When she didn't reply I got closer to her. "I am here day and night. Got it?" I said taking her shoulders and looking into her eyes. "I will call and let you know about the kids and let them talk to you. Maur and Kathleen will visit with pictures and everything that they want you to have. I wiil have my cell and I will visit when the kids are at school. I won't leave you and you won't leave me!" I finished and she moved to hug me, but stopped.
"Thank you" I heard her say just as she wrapped me into the biggest hug she could give me around her seven and a half month pregnant belly.
"No problem I have known you for twelve years your family" I said and grabbed my stuff fast so she didn't see me cry.
*End Flashback*