Olivia jerked awake when she felt someone touch her, biting her lip at the pain that coursed though her.

"What is it? What's wrong?" Olivia asked as she grabbed her weapon from the table going fully into cop mode.

"You didn't tell me." Alex choked out as a fresh batch of tears ran down her face "I thought I meant more to you."

"Baby you do." Olivia said as she sat up motioning for Alex to sit next to her.

Alex shook her head no and wrapped her arms tighter around her.

"Is it the red head I saw talking to you the other day at the diner. Do you want her and don't know how to tell me."

"Red head what red head are you talking about."

"The one who's number I found in your pocket the other day when I was doing laundry. I watched her give you her number last week."

"Honey I'm confused what red head and what number are you talking about?"

"So your going to deny it."

"Yes as soon as I know what your talking about."

"When you came into the diner last week. I looked up in time to see some red head flirt with you. Next thing I know she had her arms wrapped around your neck and was shoving a piece of paper into your pocket. Then she kissed you on the cheek and left. You did nothing to stop her."

"Alexandra Cabot I didn't keep her number and its obvious that you weren't paying close attention. I was trying to pry her off me and get over to you. I threw her number in the trash."

"Yeah right. Do I really look that dumb to you. I thought you were different from everyone else." Alex walked toward the kitchen "How wrong I was."

"Is that what you think?" Olivia asked as she stood trying her best not to yell at Alex. She knew and understood why she was taking her anger out in this manner. But she had to draw the line somewhere.

"It's what I know."

"Alex I'm not going through this with you right now. I'm tired and my side is throbbing. I'm sorry I didn't call you but I didn't want you to panic. You graduate in the morning and your under enough stress already."

"Come on admit. You got what you wanted from me and now you're done. Time to toss me aside."

"Yeah that's it." Olivia said as she slid her boots on "I used you and now I'm done. I got the red head on the side she appreciates your money."

"I should have known better. Why did I ever think you were different?"

"I don't know maybe because I am but for some reason tonight I'm not." Olivia shot back as she grabbed her jacket and reached in the pocket "Maybe this will change your mind."

Olivia stepped forward and slammed something on the table. The next thing Alex heard was the slamming of the door. She turned around slowly and looked at the small black velvet box on the table. She picked it up and opened it slowly. Her hand flew to her mouth as a sob escaped it. Inside had to be the most beautiful diamond engagement ring she had ever seen.

She ran to the door a flung it open hoping Olivia was still standing on the other side. Her heart fell to the floor when she was met with nothing. She quickly ran down the stairs and out the door.

"Olivia Olivia" She hollered as she reached the street and looked around. She pulled her robe tighter around her and slowly made her way back inside. What have I done? She asked herself as she closed the door behind her.

"Hey princess" Robert shouted through the door as pounded on it.

"I heard you the first time you shouted my name" Alex said as she threw the door opened.

One look at Alex told Robert what he needed to know. Sometime last night they had a major fight and Alex had spent the night crying. His guess would have to be over Olivia being injured. He was just surprised that they hadn't worked through it.

"You ready?"

"I'm not going." Alex said as she turned and headed for the couch.

"Honey I can tell you two had a fight but that's not a reason for you not to go to your graduation. Just give Olivia your keys that way you're not in the same car."

"I would love to dad but she left last night and hasn't been back. She's been avoiding my calls to."

"Princess give her time to cool down. Maybe after graduation you two can talk." Robert said as he wrapped his arms around her

"I doubt if she will be there. I said some pretty hurtful things last night. I accused her of being like everyone else I've ever dated."

"Alex you cant take your fear out on her and try to push her away. What's going to hurt more you pushing her away and or losing her on the job?"

"Both dad."

"Yeah but if you push her away you wont be able cherish the moments you would have had."

"I know."

"Now come on and lets get going." Robert said as he held the door open catching sight of Alex's left hand "What is that?"

"My ring" Alex whispered as she stared at the diamond as she had all night "Olivia put it on the table before she left. Said maybe this would change my mind. I chased after her but she was already gone. Dad what if I've lost her because of my stupidity?"

"She came back once she'll come back again."

"what if she don't?"

"Honey you cant think like that. God knows if I did every time your mother was pissed at me and walked out we would have never made it. One thing is for sure you wouldn't be here."

"Something tells me this time is different."