Hello fan fiction readers, this fan fiction comes from my thoughts of Fitz and Olivia in an alternate universe. I'm tapped out with the possibilities of these characters within the confines of Scandal. So let's see how real life situations may or may not impact their pursuit of love and happiness. I hope you enjoy this story; I enjoy your comments and critiques, so please feel free to let me know what you're thinking. Be blessed!

Fitz stands in front of the floor length panoramic mirrors, in the dressing area, of his, his and hers walk in two story closet, checking his finished look. As he talks to his parents on the phone. He can hear the tension in both of his parent's voices, as they have now jumped from his situation to worrying about his sister Karen's current issues.

Glad they're finally done talking about him, Fitz willingly plays interference for his little sister, as always. Because it's what brothers do. He loves his parents, like both of his siblings. But they all know firsthand how crazy they can drive a person. It's one of the main reasons he's been gone from North East Ohio for the last ten years. Unlike both his sister Karen and his brother Franklin, who have resided in their hometown all of their lives.

Having lived in Cleveland all of his life, with the rest of their family. Fitz eventually grew tired of the scene. He was ready for a change, and he thought it was going to be a glorious one. He met and fell in love with a woman. He proposed, and they moved to Alpharetta Georgia.

But about a year after relocating, the relationship fell apart, and the engagement was off. However, instead of moving back to Ohio, as his family expected. He decided to make this relocation work for him anyway, by staying in Georgia, and moving to Atlanta.

He practiced law for seven years, before being elected as a judge in Fulton County, where he's been on the bench for the last two years, and he loves it. It appears his ex-fiancé brought him to Georgia, breaking his heart in the process. But he's surely made lemonade out of lemons since their split.

As Fitz continues to talk to his parents, as he finishes dressing. He checks the time, as he puts on his Presidential Rolex. He realizes, he needs to get going, if he's going to be on time for the mixer. But his parents are going non-stop, it's like he's not even on the phone.

This is their routine though; they call him, and both are on opposite phones, while he has them on speaker, and they talk to each other about him or his siblings, and he chimes in every now and then, when he's asked a question. It's insane, but hey, what can he do? He will deal with this over the phone any day, over witnessing it in person.

When a break in the conversation comes; Fitz jumps in as he says, "Mom and dad. I have to get going. I will call you later, okay?" His mother says, "Okay. Are you all dressed honey?" Fitz smiles as he says, "Yes mom. I am. Would you like me to send you a picture?" He can hear the smile in her voice, as she says, "Would you be a dear and do that for me Tom Tom? I sure would love to see how handsome my baby looks all dolled up."

Fitz grins as his mother gushes over him, as she always does and forever uses his childhood name when addressing him. He hates that his family still uses that name. But he's given up on correcting them, there's no point in doing it anymore.

He'd rather not take the picture. But he knows he and his siblings get their love of fashion from her. Largely because she worked in New York City, as a fashion designer, for 15 years, before she married his father, and relocated to the Midwest post marriage, where she became a seamstress. But she still did consulting work on the side for various premiere fashion houses.

Continuing to consult, was her way of getting her fashion fix. But still being home to make dinner for the family, and be a mother and wife, another passion of hers. She's always loved fashion, and sewing, and still owns two dress shops in Cleveland, that continue to thrive in large part due to her reputation and connections in the fashion world.

After all, who wouldn't want to work with a seamstress that works with designers like, Vera Wang, Calvin Klein, and one of her very good friends, who is his sister's God Mother, Donna Karan?

Again looking at the time, Fitz responds to his mother, "Okay mom. I will send you a picture." She quickly responds, "Send it with me on the phone. So I can give you instant feedback." Fitz hangs his head slightly, because he was hoping he'd be able to hang up the phone and send her the picture, for the sake of saving time. But he knows how much joy his mother takes in seeing him dressed up. So he relents, as he prepares to snap the picture.

Just as he snaps a shot of himself. Fitz hears his father say, "Jesus Christ Martha, he's a grown man. Not a little boy. I am sure he knows how to dress himself. He doesn't need your approval or direction anymore."

Fitz laughs at his father's frustration. He's always taken exception to how involved his mother was with their clothing and style. But he doesn't mind his mother's opinions on fashion, he appreciates it greatly.

After he snaps a few shots, he sends the picture to her, as he says, "Okay mom. Here it comes." His mother responds, "Quiet Jerry. Just because you want to look like you slept in a car. That doesn't mean everyone else does. Hold on Tom Tom, let me grab my cell phone out of my purse."

Fitz shakes his head laughing at his parents; this is them through and through, and apparently it's what almost 50 years of marriage looks like. As he takes in his parent's banter; he continues to look over his suit. He feels like this is the best he can do. Despite the fact he's changed his cufflinks and tie twice, before finally being satisfied with his finished ensemble.

As he peruses his outfit; he waits for his mother's approval of the photo. While his father says, "What do you think about our Cavaliers this season Tom Tom?" Fitz responds, "I think they're doing well dad. This might be the year they get it done. They made it to game 6 last season of the finals, and almost won it. If Love and Irving were healthy. I think they would've taken it all. Looks like this year they get to prove that theory, with them both being healthy heading into the post season."