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Olivia was surprised when after the appointment, Xander volunteered to drive Stella home while asking her to stay with his wife. She guessed that Joanne had kicked him out - it could have been the only way he would have left her side. Her doubts were confirmed when Rodney too approached them to say good bye, babbling about everything her little girl might need.
"Do not worry about it, Rodney." Olivia gave the older woman a warm assuring smile. "I somewhat know how to deal with her many moods."
Rodney gave her a tired nod and left.
Olivia said goodbye to Xander and Stella and made her way to the surgical floor, where her best friend was recovering post-transplant.
"Did they irritate you so much that you actually kicked them out?" Olivia grinned at
