Olivia goes for her regular check-up with Dr. Rick and he tells her that it’s obvious, she’s been drinking too much and should stop. Josh sees a drunken Olivia stumble down the Beacon hallway and flirts with her reminding that he is there if she is interested.
07.27.09 Olivia Tells Ava About Her and Natalia
Olivia is there for Ava as her daughter struggles with the loss of Jeffrey. Olivia reveals to Ava that her and Natalia fell in love but Natalia left.
07.24.09 I Would Have Done the Same
Ava is back for Jeffery’s memorial service. Doris officiates the service and everyone speaks a memory of Jeffrey as they place a memento in the box. Doris talks about how Jeffrey was in and out of the courtroom and places a gavel into the box. Rafe speaks about Jeffrey writing letters of reccomendation to facilitate his parole and places the letters in the box. Olivia places a photo of Ava and asks that Reva give one of Colin so that both of Jeffrey’s children are represented. Ava speaks about her father. Reva angrily confronts the photo of Jeffrey about leaving her and not letting her say goodbye. Phillip and Olivia talk about saying goodbye to the person you love.
07.23.09 Everyone Deserves A Chance to Say Goodbye
Rafe and Olivia have an argument over Natalia’s leaving. Olivia calls Ava and finds out that she’s flying in for Jeffrey’s memorial service. Rafe tells Ashlee that his mom is in love with another woman. Ashlee tells Doris that it’s an awful thing to keep something so big from a child.
07.22.09 We Have A Plan. Okay? (Chicago)
Olivia is so focused on going to Chicago to find Natalia that she scares Emma. Deciding to let Jane take Emma, Olivia talks to one of Natalia’s former employers. After getting herself arrested Olivia calls Josh who comes to post her bail.
07.21.09 Give Me The Chips
Olivia continues to struggle with Natalia’s absence. Recognizing that she’s losing control she refers to Josh as a good friend who keeps her out of trouble. Blake finds her sitting on the bathroom floor eating potato chips. Later she gives Remy Natalia’s social security number and asks that he find any information he can to help her find Natalia.
07.20.09 I Think You Can Cheer Me Up
After drinking to help her cope with everything that seems to be crashing down on her, Olivia forgets to pick Emma up from camp. Christina takes care of Emma. Olivia and Josh share a drink at Farley’s and they talk.
07.17.09 I Miss Natalia Too
Olivia is so upset that she snaps at Emma while they’re getting her ready in the morning. When she apologizes Emma points out that she understands and that she missing Natalia too. She receives a call from Josh saying that Jeffrey has died. She spends some time with Dinah and Shayne remembering Jeffrey and then calls Ava to break the news.
07.13.09 Bill and Lizzie’s Wedding
Olivia attends the impromptu wedding for Bill and Lizzie. Emma is a flower girl. Rafe feels he needs to express himself to Olivia. It’s a beautiful wedding, but being there without Natalia is too hard for Olivia and she allows Phillip to stay with Emma and bring her home later.
07.09.09 “Naaattaaallliiiiiaaaaaaaaa”
Olivia and Doris take a road trip tour of catholic retreats in search of Natalia. Doris and Olivia bond. Olivia has her A Streetcar Named Desire moment before deciding that she doesn’t want to be pathetic and heading the car back toward Springfield.