Seasons greeting everyone. I would like to take this opportunity to thank anyone that has followed, liked or taken their time to review this story. It's very encouraging and greatly appreciated.
Also, I know a few people have asked about I'm Ready- all I can I can promise is that I have not given up on it entirely, however I do have a major mind block as to where to take it next, so please bare with me for now.
Again, thank you for all your patience.
Next steps
Over the next 2 months Fitz and Olivia continued to make a conscious effort to work upon their relationship. As promised Fitz attended the therapy session with Olivia, which, much to his surprise he found it very enlightening and also a safe place in which he could be totally honest about his trust issues and his fears of Olivia leaving him. And by doing so, it made Olivia realise that she was not the only one that felt vulnerable when it came to them giving their relationship a second chance; because he too had just as much to lose if things didn't work out. After the first session, Fitz attended a further 4 sessions with her, where every doubt, painful recall and insecurity was brought to light and addressed with open minds and hearts; ultimately it became an emotionally cleansing experience for the two of them.
Alongside the therapy, they also carried on with their originally agreed parenting plan. Olivia would continue to have Joshua for a couple of nights on her own, because aiding and strengthening their bond remained as vital as ever. But in addition to this they also made a point of duty to factor in family time, where all 3 of them would either go somewhere, or simply spend some quality time together. It was good for their son to witness them interact and work in partnership as parents. It also became obvious that Joshua loved those days especially and revelled in having both his mum and dad around him, which only encouraged their resolve to restore their family unit. It was something that remained a constant point of discussion and consideration. Honestly both felt ready to make it official, only they couldn't seem to agree and how best to proceed… They needed to sit down and explain to Josh of course, but the question as to whether or not Olivia should move back into the apartment they once shared, or whether they should start over in a new place, still remained up in the air. It was a big step for both of them; however they were also acutely aware that they wouldn't be able to move forward as a family without taking that plunge.
But were they truly ready for that? Was Joshua? How was Fitz's parents going to react to the news?
Fitz had not confirmed his parents suspicions yet. As both he and Olivia had felt felt that it was imperative that they worked on their relationship first, and Olivia's with Joshua's, without any other factors (or people) playing a part. Although, if their love for each other was the deciding factor, then the answer would be yes, Olivia would be moving back in a soon as possible.
Both of them felt secure in the love for one another, despite the fact that they had refrained from expressing their love physically. Dr Synnaire felt it was important that they developed their relationship beyond the realms of physically intimacy, by focussing on spiritual and emotional growth first, for it was these areas that laid stronger foundations for the future. They knew she was right, and so both made a pact to remain abstinent until they were ready to make their union official again. At times this proved difficult to sustain, as overrun with emotions, desires and longing it often fought to get the better of them, however, their determination to succeed always outweighed their baser needs. Although, one thing was for certain, when the time came for them to join again as one, in the physical sense it was going to be something to remember. But right now, they needed to concentrate on Joshua in order to prepare him for what was ahead.
Once again, life for this little chap was about to change altogether, in which Fitz and Olivia could only pray and hope would for the better.