Chapter 5:
Liam arrives at Steffy's house and tries to let himself in only to find the door locked and faceplants into the door. Inside, Steffy who was playing with Kelly, hears the thud at the door and chuckles to herself. "That must be daddy." She says to Kelly as she picks her up and goes to open it. She looks through the peep hole and sees Liam rubbing his face. The door opens and Steffy has a smirk on her face.
"Hey there slick," Steffy says.
"Ha ha very funny. Why the locked door?"
"I have two small children, I don't want anything to happen to them. All the doors are locked." Steffy says as she walks back in towards the living room, "Want some ice?"
"No I'm fine." Liam says as he takes Kelly from Steffy's arms.
"I'll go get her diaper bag," Steffy says heading towards the playroom off the living room. After she emerges from the room she hands Liam the bag.
"You know I can take Phoebe too if you want some alone time."
"I don't think that's a good idea Liam." Steffy says, not wanting to have her daughter used as a therapy dog. "Go have fun with Kelly, Phoebe and I will be ok."
"Ok, hey can I talk to you about something?"
"Of course, is everything ok?" Steffy says sensing that Liam is a bit uncomfortable.
"Yeah, it's just that," Liam hesitates a little, "I think Hope has been spending quite a bit of time with Thomas and Douglas lately."
"Is this concerning to you?" Steffy asks trying to figure out where Liam is going with this.
"I don't know," Liam again hesitating, "Do you think it's concerning?"
Steffy sighs, she is trying to be patient with Liam considering everything he is going through. But she knows him, he likes to make something out of nothing, "I don't think so. They have all gone through a terrible loss, as have you. They are just comforting each other. Thomas and I talk daily and I haven't heard him say anything concerning. He just really misses Caroline."
"Ok," Liam nods, "I trust you." Steffy gives him a little smile. "We'll be back later." Liam holds up Kelly's little hand and makes it wave goodbye to mommy.
"Have fun," Steffy says planting a kiss on Kelly's cheek, "Mommy loves you."
