Elliot and Noah arrived back at Olivia's apartment a little before ten. After the movie, they stopped at the grocery store for vanilla ice cream, fudge, caramel sauce, and some oreo cookies.
"Let's put the ice cream in the freezer for a few minutes," Elliot said as they walked into the apartment.
"Ok." Noah put the ice cream in the freezer and the bag of ice cream toppings on the counter.
"Noah, would you like to hang out like this each week?" Elliot asked as he put the pizza and root beer in the fridge.
"Yes, it was fun," Noah said as he ran into the living room.
"Me too. Can you do me a favor? Please go put your backpack and coat where they belong. Then get your pj's on. We want to show mom how well we get along." Elliot walked into the living room and sat on the couch.
"Sure." Noah jumped off the couch grabbing his coat and backpack as he raced into his bedroom. Five minutes later he was back in the living room dressed in his pj's.
"Wow, you are fast. Could you have a superpower? Maybe your nickname should be Flash. I promise I will keep your secret and not tell mom." Elliot said quietly as he heard the apartment door open.
"Thanks." Noah laughed as he ran to the door to greet his mom.
"Hey, honey. El, thanks for tonight." Olivia said as she walked into the apartment and closed the door. "Did you have fun tonight Noah?"
"Yes, we saw Star Wars. I loved it. Elliot, I've decided I'm a Jedi." Noah said excitedly as he swung his hands back and forth.
"Good choice. I'm a Sith. Darth Vader is my favorite character. Since we are on opposite sides we need to have a battle." Elliot said as he smiled.
"Looks like you both had fun tonight. Good." Olivia said as she sat down at a chair at the dining room table and took off her shoes.
"Did you eat supper yet?" Elliot asked as he got up from the couch and walked into the dining room.
"I was thinking of grilled cheese," Olivia said as she pulled her hair into a loose ponytail.
"We brought you home something for supper and picked up dessert. I will make it if you would like to go get changed." Elliot asked as he looked at Olivia.
"That would be amazing. I am so tired. Today was a long day. I will be back in a few minutes. Noah, can you please show Elliot where everything is." Olivia asked as she got up and walked to her bedroom.
Ten minutes passed. "Liv, time to eat," Elliot called. He then got out some bowls and spoons for the ice cream.
Olivia came out dressed in a pair of black sweatpants and a pink top. "Smells good. Pizza?" Olivia asked.
"Noah, can you get the ice cream and toppings please?" Elliot called as he got the pizza out of the oven.
"Coming" Noah called as he raced into the kitchen.
"Liv, I have a surprise for you," Elliot said as he carried the pizza pan into the dining room placing it down on the hot pad.
"Is this what I think it is? You and Noah went to Jake's? I can't remember the last time I went there." Olivia asked as she grabbed herself two pieces of pizza.
"Really? It is your favorite pizza place. I would have thought you would go there all the time." Elliot asked curiously.
"No, that was a place we went together. After you left I stopped going. I moved on." Olivia said as she gave Elliot a stone-cold stare.
"Here we go," Noah said as he came in carrying the tub of ice cream and bag of toppings.
"Noah, how much would you like?" Elliot asked as he started scooping the ice cream.
"Two scoops, please. All the toppings." Noah said as he opened the bag of Oreo cookies.
"Noah, can you please go pick a movie and we will be in there in a few minutes. You can eat your ice cream in the living room as long as before bed you put your bowl in the sink. Deal?" Olivia asked Noah.
"Deal," Noah said as he grabbed his bowl and started walking into the living room. "Thanks, Elliot," Noah called back as Olivia gave her son a look.
"I think we should talk for a few minutes," Olivia said as she turned back and looked at Elliot.
"That doesn't sound good," Elliot said knowing exactly what Olivia's tone meant. Elliot was in trouble.
"No, it is a warning. Don't play games with my son. If you can't commit to being a part of his life then don't do this again." Olivia said as she took a sip of her drink.
"Liv, I promise. I am committed to you and Noah. Give me a chance to show you. I would like to take Noah each Friday night." Elliot said as he looked at Olivia.
"One chance. If you hurt Noah you will not get another chance." Olivia said, returning Elliot's look.
"I promise," Elliot said as he smiled trying to break the tension between them. He knew if he messed up this time Olivia would be done for good.
"Good. Let's go join Noah and watch the movie." Olivia smiled at Elliot as she stood up from her chair.