This is my first story on FF in a while. I hope you enjoy!
Whenever a president leaves office, whether it be after just one term or a lucky two, it is the end of an era. Not only for the American people or the country itself but truly a wrap of time started and finished in the world, affecting everyone. When Fitzgerald Grant III entered office, he wasn't quite sure what he wanted the synopsis of his era to say but he did know that he truly did care about the people he would be serving. Tumultuous, testing and tiring couldn't begin to describe the challenges he faced. Between his corrupt chief of staff, a dead marriage with a woman he considered to be a lunatic and all of his official presidential duties in between; after eight years, he knew it time to get away. When considering where to place his dedicated library and a spot where he could help run his foundation, there was only one true place that felt like home: Vermont. Not to mention the only person that has ever felt like home currently resided there.
Olivia Pope ran a small operation firm right out of Woodstock, Vermont. She now took on cases for local hospitals, businesses and any other corporate or public institutions. Sometimes when taking a look back at her life so far, Olivia is amazed at how detached she feels from her previous self. Still, a powerhouse at heart, Liv's ambitions have shrunk a bit - for her own good, she would say. Her thirst for power has dwindled and has been replaced with the need of being at peace and happy. Although, sometimes she can't help to wonder if she'll ever be happy without him; fully at least. She left so much behind when she decided to move on from Washington for good; when she gave up the white house; when she finally left him. Only two years truly felt like an eternity.
"Abby, where are we on the Mt. Auburn case?" Olivia walked into the old warehouse turned office.
"At this point, I really think we should settle Liv, I think that's the best thing we can do…" Abby looked up her boss, knowing she wouldn't be happy with that response. She had already pulled out all of the case files and begin to prepare the news after hearing the resounding sound of Olivia's heels clocking away outside the window, upon her arrival.
"The hospital has already settled with too many clients to count this year. They aren't even the main hospital, they don't have unlimited funds. You know that."
"I do but we've looked at this case through and through and it is clear they are guilty. No amount of spinning, twisting or arguing is going to change that. They were negligent, that nurse on duty was negligent and the overseers on the board were too for not admitting to it right away." Abby shook her head. She knew they were the good guys, Olivia was the best guy but taking a client that she didn't agree with was always Abby's weak spot even in law school.
"You know damn well we fight for our client. Feelings aside, it's our job to prove their innocent, like it or not." Olivia responded with a pointed look.
Abby just huffed and nodded. Picking up the files and headed back to her office.
"I'll get back to you in an hour about any new leads."
Olivia gave her a soft smile before heading over to her own office, where she lay her purse down. She silently laughed to herself about all of Abby's tendencies. How stubborn she had always been but always such a good friend. It felt like just yesterday that Abby had agreed to move with her to the small town. She said after getting her out of her terrible relationship with Charles that she still owed her a life and was would be more than happy to start a new one with her. Even if that meant leaving all she knew to help open up Olivia Pope and Associates in a brand new place.
Their homes being only a block away from each other gave a great deal of comfort for the first few months and still does in times of need. Abby, who won millions from her ex in restitution from the divorce bought herself a spacious but cozy townhouse, not wanting to overdo it, knowing it would be just her. Whilst Olivia opted for what was familiar and found a great two bedroom apartment right in the middle of town. Both girls helped the other with unpacking and decorating, a bonding experience they could forever remember and cherish. All of the fun and commotion also took Liv's mind off of the actual situation of hand - Being heartbroken.
When it finally came time for Fitz to leave the White House, he was more somber than expected. Eight years of his life passed. Some would say ten, considering the campaign trail and all of the spots made before along the way. Almost a decade of time. Twenty years of marriage, come and gone and his children growing up before his eyes. Jerry had just entered his sophomore year at Yale and Karen, making her way through her junior year at school in Connecticut. Teddy would be turning five in July and both Mellie and Fitz could hardly believe it. His era had come to an end, but to Fitz, his life was only getting started.
I know Scandal has already went off, so I have no idea if there is current, ongoing Fandom but if love the show and Olitz as much as I do, I hope you'll consider sticking around and reading! Let me know your thoughts and ideas in the review section or PM me if you would like! Next chapter will be a lot longer. Xx