I decided since I couldn't update on Friday that I would give you two updates in one day! Please R&R! I would really like to know what you guys thought of this chapter. I'm a little unsure about it.
Manhattan Dance Studio ~ Thursday ~ 9:00pm
"Alright ladies I will see you all tomorrow at the recital." Said Ms. Nicole Ali and Liz's dance teacher.
"Ms. Nicole?" Ali said.
"Yes?"
"We need you to reserve two seats next to each other." Liz said.
"What two seat?"
"My dad's"
"And Olivia's."
"What are you two up to?"
"Nothing!" They said in unison.
"Hmm okay, consider it done." She said smiling.
"Thank you Ms. Nicole" Ali said.
"No problem ladies."
Manhattan Dance studio ~ Friday ~ 5:45pm ~ Recital
"Liv your seat is row 2 seat 5. It's reserved." Ali said smiling.
"Thanks Ali! I can't wait to see you dance! Good luck!" Olivia said smiling giving her a hug.
"Bye Liv see you after!" She said smiling and waving.
Olivia walked to her seat and sat down.
"Okay dad so your seat row 2 seat 4. It's reserved." Liz said smiling.
"Where are your mother and brothers sitting?"
"They couldn't make it. They are meeting Mom's new boyfriend."
Elliot's blood began to boil. How dare Kathy miss their daughter's recital for a guy.
"Alright, I love you sweetie! Good luck!" he smiled and kissed her head.
"Love you too dad!" Liz walked away smiling.
The lights went out and Elliot walked to his seat.
The first few acts went by in a blur. Then Liz and Ali came on stage dancing to Slow Me Down by Sara Evans. It was a slower song but Ali and Liz danced wonderfully, the moved so gracefully and was in sync. At the end of the song the grabbed hands and bowed.
"Way to go Lizzie!" Elliot yelled.
At the same time Olivia yelled "Beautiful Ali!"
Once they recognized each others voice they turned to see the other staring back at them.
"Olivia" Elliot breathed
"Hey" she said just above a whisper.
"It's so good to see you."
"Yeah, I guess. Excuse me I need to use the bathroom. Then she got up and practically ran to the bathroom. Elliot got up and followed her, he needed to fix this now.
"Liv? Olivia?" he said as he walked into the bathroom. He heard faint sobs.
He walked to the last stall and gently knocked on the door.
"Go away"
"Liv please, let me fix this."
She slowly came out of the stall with tears in her eyes.
"Oh, Liv. I'm so sorry! I was a complete ass! I should have called. Said goodbye." He started rambling.
"El. Calm down. I understand why you didn't I just wish you would of trusted me."
"I couldn't face you. I was so scared. I'm sorry." Another tear slipped down her face. Elliot pulled her into a hug and she just sobbed. For the first time in 4 years she finally felt safe again.
"Liv?"
"Yeah?" she said as she looked up into his eyes.
"I'm really truly sorry, I will never leave you again. I promise. Please forgive me?"
She snuggled closer to him and then said " Consider yourself forgiven, but I swear if you leave me again. You can forget about walking."
He chuckled "wouldn't dream of it."
"Oh and El."
"yeah?"
"Promise you won't get mad?"
"I could never get mad at you."
"well see about that…" she mumbled
She pulled away slightly and looked into his eyes.
"I'm dating Brian Cassidy." She breathed then closed her eyes.
She felt him tense up. He went to speak but then was interrupted by Ali.
"Hopefully not for much longer that guy is a total ass." Olivia started laughing then Elliot chuckled.
"So, Dad are we still going out for dinner?" Liz asked.
"Is the recital over already?" Olivia asked.
"Yeah, Hey dad why don't Ali and Liv come to dinner with us?" Liz asked.
Elliot looked at Olivia she nodded then he said "sounds like a great idea!"
Cindy's Diner ~ 9:00pm
"So Ali how long have you been living with Liv?" Elliot asked as he took a bite out of his burger.
"About 3 weeks."
"How long have you and Kathy been separated?" Olivia asked.
"About 2 years."
"Oh wow."
"So I have this great idea! Why don't we all go to the park tomorrow?" Liz said smiling.
"That's a great idea!" Ali said.
"Maybe we can work something out." Olivia said smiling.
Ali pulled out her phone and texted Liz.
Phase 1 done! Now to get rid of Cassidy.
~Ali
Liz pulled out her phone when she felt it vibrate. She smiled over at Ali.
Yeah I have an idea about that, I say next time he comes over. Keep all of Olivia's attention so he gets pissed and make her choose between you and him!
~Liz
You are evil but I LOVE IT!
~Ali
"Ladies phones away, we are eating." Elliot said looking at both girls.
"Sorry dad."
"Sorry Mr. Stabler."
"Call me Elliot, when you say Mr. Stabler it makes me feel old."
"You are old!" Olivia said playfully.
"So are-"
"Don't even go there Stabler!" Olivia said.
They all started laughing.
"You have a beautiful family" their waiter said as she handed Elliot the check.
Ali and Liz looked at each other smiling. Olivia Started blushing.
"Thank you." Elliot said smiling.
Once they paid and were by there cars all saying goodbye.
"Night Liz"
"Night Ali! Don't forget to text me later." the girls said as they hugged.
"Good Night Elliot, I guess Ill see you tomorrow?"
"It's a date, I mean well you know… it's an umm. A day for the girls to hangout."
Olivia tried to hide her blush.
She hugged him then said "Ill see you tomorrow, Goodnight Lizzie."
"Goodnight Liv!" she said waving as she got in the car.
"Goodnight Mr.- I mean Elliot."
"Goodnight Ali." He said smiling.
They all got in their cars and left.
Benson Residence ~ 10:30pm
Olivia was in Ali's room tucking her in.
"Goodnight sweetie ill see you tomorrow. Get a good night sleep." She said and kissed her forehead.
"I will, love you Mom." She mumbled Snuggling into her pillow.
"Love you too" Olivia whispered as she shut her bedroom door.
'Mom' Ali had actually called her mom. Olivia couldn't believe it. She was so happy a tear slipped down her face.She went to bed that night with a smile on her face. It was the first time she didn't have nightmares. She had her Daughter and Elliot to thank for that.
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