The Baby Plan

Couple of hours later they finally arrived, it was already the evening but they were welcomed by music and drinks given by a good looking staff. It was like they expected them to come, the place was beyond gorgeous. Immediately a familiar man approached Mark with a grin on his face.

"I haven't seen you for years!" He bellowed with excitement as he had open arms towards Mark.

He smiled back and hugged the man. "It's been a while, Andy."

He pulled away and looked at the rest of the family. "The whole family is here, just like old times."

Olivia finally remembered him.

"I cannot believe the owners of the Royal Hotels is here at my petty resort." He marvelled as he extended his arms. "Welcome."

Mark rolled his eyes as he nudged him, knowing his resort was anything but petty. "We couldn't stay away."

"Once you called me that your family was coming over I couldn't resist but jazz up the place a bit."

Claire looked around and nodded impressed. "It's as beautiful the last time we are here."

Andy smiled. "Just like you, Claire."

She laughed lightly. "You're a married man, Andy." She wagged her finger at him as she rolled her eyes.

He always knew how to use his charm.

They finally got to enter their room once they were finished talking and they couldn't help but be in awe how beautifully the rooms were decorated, the rooms could be compared to Elliot and Olivia's room back home but bigger and more clean. They all had magnificent views.

"I'm so excited to swim tomorrow!" James exclaimed as he entered the room with a goofy grin on his face. "Are you allowed to swim too, Auntie Liv?"

Olivia turned around and smiled at him, she was just admiring the view through the large window, they had a balcony but she didn't dare to go on it since they were on the 10th floor.

Jade quickly entered the room after James, she was jumping up and down.

"I can't swim but I can be in the shallow water." She answered.

"Where's uncle Elliot?" Jade asked, looking around. Once she saw the bed she sprinted towards it and began jumping.

"He's with Uncle Owen and Alex right now."

James immediately frowned. "Why is that Alexander boy here anyway?"

Olivia giggled quietly. "He just wants to get to know more about our family and we want to get to know him better as well." She started, taking a seat. "That's why Grandpa and Grandma invited him."

James rolled his eyes. "Whatever, I don't like him anyway." And with that he turned around and stomped out of the room.

Jade giggled as she watched her brother, she then stopped jumping and sat down on the bed. Her eyes twinkled as she looked at Olivia, a look of curiosity. "Do you really love Uncle Elliot?"

Olivia was taken back by her sudden question but she forced a smile on her face. "Yes."

"Auntie Liv, you do know that kids can tell if you're lying." She replied with a sweet smile on her face.

"Do you think I'm lying?"

"Nope, I know you love Uncle Elliot like a lot. You love him more than I love pizza and everyone knows how much I love pizza." She told her.

Olivia blushed lightly.

"But Grandma told me that you guys are fighting." She pouted with a sad look on her face.

"It's what all couples do, honey."

Jade jumped off the bed and walked towards Olivia and put her hand on her large belly. "I don't think it's good because Celeste is probably sad."

Olivia looked down at her and smiled sadly. "Alright, sweetie."

She smiled ear to ear and outstretched her hand. "Come on, Auntie Liv. We're going to have dinner at this fancy restaurant."

***

"Elliot, would you stop it." Riley scolded her brother, slapping his arm in annoyance. "You're embarrassing me." She mumbled.

He rolled his eyes. "But that's my job as your older brother." And with that he went back to conversing with Alex about the time Riley pooped her pants in middle school.

They were sitting at a long table in a Hawaii themed restaurant, it was placed outside under the night sky while performances were going on. The restaurant was busy but they managed to get a reserved spot for them.

Olivia giggled as she watched them.

Jade clapped her hands loudly as she cheered once the performance was finished.

Owen and Noelle couldn't look more in love, making Olivia slightly gag at the fact that her older brother and her girl best friend were together.

"How are you feeling, honey?" Mark asked her. He was sitting at the end of the table.

Olivia looked at him and smiled. "I'm fine, dad."

"You're awfully quiet."

She reached over and gripped his hand. "I'm just looking at everyone."

He nodded and held her hand in his. "I know you hate it when I do this but I can't help it." And once he said that he stood up, letting go of Olivia's hand.

She frowned, knowing exactly what was about to happen. He was going to do a speech.

He cleared his throat loudly capturing everyone's attention. "This has been a long a awaited vacation and I cannot be more joyful." He started. "It's been quite some time since the whole family has been together, with Olivia living on her own, Odette having her own family and Owen busy in school it was difficult to have everyone gather like this." He gestured for Claire to stand beside him and she followed.

Everyone had their undivided attention to Mark.

He wrapped his arm around her waist and smiled sadly. "Your mother and I have discussed about this and we've realized how horrible parents we've been. With working so much and having such high expectations for all our children we didn't have time to show how much we truly love you."

"We also just want to say we're sorry." Claire budded in, looking at them with eyes filled with tears.

They all looked back at them, knowing that by the end of this night crying was bound to happen.

"We love you both very much and we couldn't be more proud of all that you have accomplished, watching you two grow has been nothing but wonderful for us." Mark looked between Owen and Odette. Then their glance moved to Olivia.

"Liv, honey. After having you and Elliot move in with us it only made us realize how much we missed you, we are so glad that everything that happened the way it did. Although it was unexpected, nonetheless we're happy." Claire smiled, wiping a tear away.

"You are our baby and we just are deeply sorry for all that we've ever done to have hurt you." Mark added, rubbing his wife's back. His eyes went to Elliot and he chuckled lightly. "I can't believe I'm saying this but thank you for impregnating Olivia, I couldn't have been more happy with her choice of being with you."

Olivia sat there in guilt, her heart feeling heavy and her eyes building up with tears. She glanced at Elliot and gulped.

"Dad, don't ever say impregnate again." Owen brought up, fortunately cutting the silence.

Suddenly the room was filled with laughter.