"Put your phone down."

Maya slumped her shoulders and listened to her husband. It was 9:00, and she still hadn't heard from Olivia. It was her first time driving alone, and Maya needed to know that she made it home okay.

"I should have waited at the dealership."

Eli laughed, "Olivia is very okay. I'm sure Fitzgerald escorted her home. There's a reason she hasn't called yet. Obviously, he's still there."

"You think so?"

"I'm hoping she's not pregnant, yet. It was your idea to let her move out."

"She's 18. We can't keep her in an ivory tower."

"She can't stay away from this guy."

"It's puppy love, Eli. He's her first boyfriend. I really don't think Livvie is having sex."

"Okay, so they hang out for hours and eat popcorn. I'm not an idiot Maya."

"That's exactly what they do."

"I hope she's on birth control."

/

"What?"

"Damn it's dark already. I have to call my mom."

"You didn't send her a text?"

"No."

"Were you serious about being ready?"

"Yes."

"I think we should wait."

Olivia laughed, "You don't want sex?"

"I don't want you to regret it."

"We have our own homes, cars and jobs. We're in a committed relationship, so we should have sex."

"What if you get pregnant?"

"l'll take birth control."

"What if it fails? Do you want an abortion?"

"I don't know."

"We should wait. With my luck you'll be pregnant with twins after our first time."

"Twins?"

"Yeah, I bet one will be a scientist, and the other will be a basketball star."

Olivia laughed, "You are very funny."

"It could happen, so maybe we should wait until we're married with a lot more money."

Olivia nodded in agreement. Maya answered on the first ring.

"Hi Livvie."

"I was going to call you a few hours ago."

"You don't have to check in with me."

"I was upset when you left me at the dealership."

"You made it home okay. I'm proud of you."

"Where's dad?"

"Pouring us drinks."

"He doesn't like Fitz."

"He's not going to like any guy you date."

"There's not going to be anyone after Fitz."

"Are you trying to say something Livvie?"

"Yeah, I want to be with him, and I'm happy."

"Be safe Livvie. Protect yourself."

"I'm not ..."

"It's not my business. I'm not asking. I want you to protect yourself. Goodnight Livvie."

"Goodnight Mom."