Rafe accuses Natalia of hovering. Olivia explains to Emma that the Farmhouse belongs to Natalia and Rafe. Emma wants to know if Olivia misses Natalia. Olivia and Emma visit the Farmhouse and Natalia tells Olivia that things are going well but Rafe needs time to adjust. Olivia suggests that Natalia tell Rafe the truth about them. Natalia doesn’t think Rafe is ready to hear about her love for Olivia. Frank plays ball with Rafe and returns Gus’s badge as a reminder to Rafe of where he came from.
05.27.09 – Rafe is Freed
Natalia can’t contain her excitement about Rafe’s hearing. Natalia explains to Olivia that when he comes home, it won’t mean they can’t be together. Frank doesn’t want to go to the hearing. Buzz questions why Olivia wants to take Natalia and Rafe to Company when Rafe comes home but Frank says its okay. Rafe gets uncomfortable thinking about living at home as Natalia expresses her excitement about it. The lawyer approaches the bench in Rafe’s defense. The judge says there’s still a problem. Frank steps up and offers to be a strong mentor for Rafe. Rafe is freed, and Natalia is grateful for Frank. Rafe bunks Olivia’s surprise dinner by saying he was hoping for a small dinner of just family, including Frank. Frank decides to stay behind. Olivia notes he must love Natalia very much.
05.22.09 – Olivia Requests A Favor; Toast to Edmund
Olivia asks Jeffrey for a favor regarding Rafe. Jeffrey agrees to speak at Rafe’s hearing. Reva learns that Olivia was the one who saw her in the park with Edmund shortly before his death. Reva points out to Olivia that she didn’t see Reva do anything but argue with Edmund. Reva and Jeffrey, with Colin, head to the picnic with Olivia. The group makes a toast and addresses what Edmund did to each of them.
05.20.09 – Flirting at Work
Olivia and Natalia decide they’ll act normally at work but find that they cannot help but flirt. Natalia says that if Olivia gives her special treatment, she can’t keep working for her. Olivia thinks that they should set up a timetable of when they’re going to explain everything to Emma, Rafe, and the community about their relationship. Olivia admits she’s scared but knows it’s worth it. Frank informs Natalia they have scheduled a hearing for Rafe next week. Natalia is excited that Rafe could be coming home soon but knows it will change things for her and Olivia.
05.19.09 – Olivia is Home
Olivia comes home and Natalia throws her arms around her. Olivia suggests that maybe it’s time for them to move back in together. Natalia doesn’t want to jump in too fast but says she doesn’t regret revealing to Olivia that she loves her. Olivia learns that Edmund is dead and explains to Natalia that she saw him talking to someone the day before. Olivia realizes she needs to deal with that information. Natalia admits to Father Ray that she has feelings for Olivia. Later, Natalia doesn’t think they should live together yet but NOT because she thinks it’s a sin.
05.12.09 – Buzz Confronts Natalia
Natalia makes breakfast for Emma. Natalia runs into Buzz and he harshly says to her that she can’t just follow her heart to the altar then change her mind and pretend it didn’t happen. Doris notices how rattled Natalia seems and explains that reality bites but it is all part of coming out. Doris says she owed Frank a favor and will be petitioning to get Rafe a new hearing. Natalia leaves a message for Olivia and admits to her that it’s hard without her there and she wants her to come home.
05.11.09 – Olivia Goes to San Francisco
Natalia and Olivia are packing up to go home from their weekend getaway when Olivia gets a call from Ava and has to fly to San Francisco. Natalia offers to take care of Emma while Olivia is gone. Natalia brings Emma to the farmhouse. Emma reminds Natalia that she has two mommies and Natalia is one of them. They decide to call Olivia.
05.06.09 – Otalia Goes Hiking; Emma Arrives
Olivia and Natalia realize they’re fighting because it’s safer than figuring out what’s next for their relationship. Olivia, dressed in cute hiking gear, calls out to Natalia behind her, who is not thrilled to be hiking. Natalia is surprised that Olivia is the outdoors type. Olivia gives Natalia a head start as they race back to the room. Olivia and Natalia come back from their massages. Emma surprises them at the door and says she asked Jane to bring her there because she missed them. Natalia and Olivia decide to let Emma stay and they realize they’ve missed Emma. Olivia and Natalia are relaxed with each other now that Emma is with them.
05.05.09 – Weekend Getaway
Emma and Olivia are at the Beacon packing. Emma suggests that they move back into the Farmhouse once Natalia and Olivia return from their weekend getaway. Natalia picks up Olivia for their trip. When they arrive at the hotel, Natalia and Olivia share a look when the manager informs them about a couple’s massage. The two are surprised when they run into Blake, who asks them if they’re dating anyone. Later, Natalia and Olivia start to argue about their relationship and what it means.
05.04.09 – Frank Warns Olivia
Frank wakes up in his hospital bed and sees Natalia and Olivia sleeping close together, keeping vigil. Frank hauls himself up and heads out as Olivia follows him. Frank warns Olivia to get out of Natalia’s life before she ruins it. Natalia sees the confrontation and advises him not to blame Olivia. Natalia comes clean and stands up for both Olivia and herself. Frank fights his anger and confusion. Frank admits to Rafe that he and Natalia weren’t meant to be but hopes they can stay friends. Natalia and Olivia know that they should be ready when word gets out about them and decide their weekend away will be a sort of test run.