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Chapter 3- Date Night
That Monday at work everybody saw that Olivia was in a good mood. They have never seen her smile so much in one day. They all just figured it was because she had a great weekend off.
Olivia could not stop thinking about her date that night with Bayard. She felt like a teenage girl. Even though she was in an extremely good mood, she was disappointed when a case came in. she hoped that she'll be able to make the date. Then she remembered that she was supposed to speak to Cragen about her schedule.
Olivia knocked on Cragen's door waiting to hear permission to enter. When she did she walked in closing the door and then taking a seat in a chair in front of Cragen's desk.
Cragen watched his detective for a minute. He was the first to notice Olivia's mood today. The last time he ever saw her in such a great mood was before Stabler left. "What can I do for you Olivia?" Cragen asked knowing that she needed something.
"I was wondering if it was at all possible to leave work early on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays." Olivia asked.
Cragen wondered why she needed to leave early on those days, "Why may I ask?"
Olivia gave him a small smile, "This past weekend I was asked to help coach a softball team." Olivia said smiling remembering the night Bayard asked her.
Cragen notice the smile, he realize that had to be part of the reason for her smile. "I can't promise anything Olivia, but I'll see what I can do." Cragen said. He felt that this was good for her, for the past fourteen years she just consumed herself with her work. So he was glad to see her doing something that will get her mind off work.
Olivia stood up, "Thanks Cap I appreciate it very much." Olivia said receiving a nod from Cragen. Olivia walked out to see Nick coming towards her. "What's going on Nick?"
Nick handed her a file, "Forensics and the M.E office got something." Nick said as they both headed out.
By the time they returned back to the precinct it was almost 6:30. Olivia walked right to Cragen's office leaving Nick to wonder why she was seeing Cragen when they just spoke to him on the phone.
Olivia knocked on the door as she opened it. "Hey Cap, do you mind if I head out a little early today." Olivia said hoping he wouldn't ask why she needed to leave early.
"Sure, but if there's a break in a case, you'll have to come back in." Cragen said
Olivia hoped she wasn't called in. She gave him a grateful smile, "Thanks Cap." Olivia said leaving. Nick wasn't at his desk so she left him a note to let him know if he needed her to give her a call, but warning him it better be a good reason.
When Olivia got home she rushed straight to her bedroom to get dress in thirty minutes. When she put her shoes on she heard her buzzer go off. She buzzed Bayard in. Two minutes later she heard a knock at her door. Olivia open the door to find Bayard there with a bouquet of the most beautiful red roses she ever saw.
Bayard stood there just looking at Olivia. She was wearing a red short-sleeve dress that came just above her knee. The dress had a sweetheart neckline that showed off her cleavage but not too much. Her hair was down in lose curls. She also wore a pair of tear drop diamond earrings with a matching necklace and bracelet, to complete the look she had a pair of red high heel shoes and a red clutch purse.
Bayard gave Olivia a big smile, "You look stunning Olivia." Bayard said handing Olivia the Flowers.
Olivia took the flowers and move to the side to allow Bayard to enter her place. "Thanks, their beautiful. And you look pretty good yourself." Olivia said noticing he was wearing a suit she hasn't seen before and he wore a red tie. "I guess great minds think alike." Olivia said with a little laugh pointing towards his tie.
Bayard laughed also, "I guess so, and if you're ready we can head off to the restaurant." Bayard said.
"I'm ready." Olivia said, ready to start their night, hoping neither Cragen nor Nick call her tonight.
They left her apartment and got into Bayard's black Camaro. They drove in a comfortable silence. They soon pulled up in front of a very nice restaurant. Bayard got out of the car and opened Olivia's door for her.
Olivia gave him a grateful smile; she loved it when guys were a gentleman, "Thank you." Olivia said taking his hand.
Bayard gave the valet the key's to his car and guided Olivia inside the restaurant.
When they walked into the restaurant they were greeted with a romantic setting with dim lights, candle's and single rose on the tables and a piano player playing a soft romantic music. Olivia fell in love with this place. "Bayard this is a beautiful place." Olivia said still glancing around.
Bayard was glad she liked it, he wasn't sure if she was a very romantic person as he was. "I'm glad that you like it." Bayard said walking towards the hostess. "Hello I have reservations for two." Bayard said.
The hostess looked up at them and gave them a smile, "Hello, what name was the reservation made under." The hostess asked still smiling.
"Ellis, Bayard Ellis." Bayard said returning the hostess smile.
"Ahh, yes Mr. Ellis your table is all set, right this way please." The hostess said guiding them to their table. "Your waiter should be right with you." And with that the hostess left.
Two minutes after the hostess left the waiter came to take their orders for wine and food, and then he left.
Ellis took another look at Olivia; he still could not believe she agreed to go out on a date with him. "So how was your day?" Ellis asked trying to make small talk.
Olivia waited for the waiter to set their wine down then he left. They thanked him, Olivia turned her attention back to Bayard, "It was good, almost didn't make it, a case came in, but Cragen allowed me to leave since there wasn't any leads." Olivia said taking a sip of her wine, "Oh Cragen said he can't promise anything but he'll allow me to leave early on the days we have practice and the games, it just all depends on our case load that day." Olivia said.
"That's good, and I'm glad that you were able to make it tonight." Bayard said smiling at Olivia he could look at her forever.
Olivia and Bayard talk about their worst dates they had to date, they got to know each other better. They discuss various things, from their hobbies to their favorite singer. They also talked about work for a little bit.
"So, does Jessica know that we're on a date tonight?" Olivia asked wondering how Jessica felt about this.
Bayard could tell Olivia was worried about how Jessica felt about them two dating. "Don't worry Olivia; she's more than happy about us going out on a date." Bayard said trying to reassure her.
Olivia sighed in relief, "Jessica is really ok with this." Olivia said more to convince herself that his daughter was happy about the possibility of them being a couple.
Bayard laughed, "Yes Olivia, in fact it was Jessica's idea to get us together." Bayard saw the surprised look on Olivia's face, "When Jessica said she heard a lot about you when you met her that was because I talked to her about you a lot." Bayard explained.
Olivia nodded taking a sip of her wine, once again waiting until the waiter set their food down. "I kind of figured that." Olivia said laughing deciding to take a bite of her food.
Bayard ate some of his food also, "Yeah well it was more than talking about your job. I sometimes talked about how beautiful you are and how beautiful your personality is. Jessica could tell that I had feelings towards you, so she would always try to encourage me to ask you out…she was actually disappointed when she found out that you were seeing someone." Bayard explained, letting Olivia know how long he actually been attracted to her physically and just as a person.
Olivia was surprised at just how long Bayard been attracted to her. She had to admit that she was starting to find Bayard attractive herself. "I'm glad you took your daughter's advice. You are a great guy Bayard. Not only that but a wonderful father." Olivia said putting a hand on top of Bayard's hand.
Bayard looked down at their hands, turning their hands around to intertwine their fingers. Bayard then looked up to look into Olivia's eyes, he wanted to kiss her right there, but he was worried that it would be too fast for her. Bayard was brought back to reality by the waiter asking them if they wanted desert. Neither wanted it so the waiter left the check.
Reluctantly Bayard let go of Olivia's hand to take out his wallet. He gave the waiter his card then turned his attention back to Olivia, "I'm really glad I asked you out Olivia. I think we could make this work." Bayard said never feeling so strongly for someone, not even his ex-wife.
Olivia gave him a smile, maybe Alex was right, Bayard could be that guy to make her dreams come true. "I'm glad you asked me out too, and I think we could work out too. I should warn you though that when the squad fine's out about us they won't be happy about it, they'll give you a hard time." Olivia said giving him a heads up.
Bayard laughed, "Yeah I know, but I think if they want you to be happy, they'll be happy for us, supporting you." Bayard said. He knew when he asked Olivia out that he'll have to deal with the squad which was like a family to her, he was ready to face them, the question was, was Olivia ready to let her family know, he knew it would be a while before she'll be ready to tell them about them two, he would wait until then.
Olivia was glad that Bayard was ready to face the squad and he knew how protective they were of her, most guys she went out with were scared to meet the squad.
After the waiter brought back Bayard card, Bayard left a tip and they left the restaurant holding hands. When they received Bayard's car, Bayard open the door for Olivia, afterwards he proceeded to get in himself, then drove off heading towards Olivia's place. They drove in a comfortable silence. Bayard was holding Olivia's hand with his free hand, both enjoying the contact. They soon pulled up in front of her place.
Olivia looked over at Bayard, "I really enjoyed myself tonight Bayard." Olivia said. She was glad that neither Nick nor Cragen called her.
"I enjoyed myself too. I'll walk you up to your apartment." Bayard said letting go of Olivia's hand and then opening his door to walk over to open Olivia's door, receiving a grateful smile. He walked Olivia to her apartment door. Bayard then proceeded to lean forward giving Olivia a kiss good night on the cheek. He really wanted to kiss her on the lips but decided to play it safe. "Goodnight Olivia." Bayard said.
Olivia could feel the blush rising in her cheeks, Bayard was such a gentleman. Olivia gave him a goodnight kiss also but on the lips instead, "Goodnight Bayard, thanks again." Olivia said turning around to open her door, before closing it she gave him a final smile even though she wanted to kiss him again, she closed her door still smiling.
Bayard left, smiling all the way home. When he entered his home he found his daughter still up waiting for him.
Jessica gave him a big smile, "So how did it go." She asked walking towards her father.
Bayard shook his, "Goodnight Jessica I'm going to bed like you should be doing since you have school in the morning." Bayard said walking upstairs. He walked into his bedroom changing clothes then getting in bed, falling asleep with Olivia on his mind, thinking about what he wanted to do on their next date.
On the other side of town Olivia too was in bed thinking about Bayard and their date. She fell asleep with a smile on her face wondering when their next date would be.
Well I really hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. The next chapter will be their second date and then a little bit of Jessica and Olivia bonding. As always Review.