Hello readers, this is my first Fringe fan fic. I have written two previous fics, but for Robin Hood BBC. I do love Fringe so much. I must admit, though, that my science is not as strong as it should be, so sometimes things may get a little farfetched. I do love Peter & Olivia and will be writing mostly about them. The other fine characters that we know and love are also present, some coming back to life before our very eyes.

I don't "own" Fringe, per se, I enjoy, love, adore and delight in the science and quirkiness of it. I do love the naughty stuff! I can get a little carried away sometimes, so please forgive me; it is the creative monster that takes over my brain. . Here goes!

This fic will be AU, (yes and no), also none of the crossover stuff has happened, and this is also not proofed. I will try and be as truthful to the characters as I can. Charlie is alive, John is dead and a few unexpected people may show up…who knows. This will be rated M for Chapter 2, be for warned.

Author's notes: Italics mean inner thoughts or inner monologues.

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Peter wanted to make sure that this year Olivia had a great birthday. After hearing about her birthdays in the past and what her stepfather did every birthday as a reminder, he wanted it to change. Asking Nina Sharp for some help, as well as recruiting Rachel, Astrid & Ella, Peter managed to plan a surprise party for the gorgeous FBI agent who he has been happily calling his girlfriend the last nine months.

Olivia looked at herself in the mirror. She rarely dressed up, but since Peter insisted on taking her out to celebrate her birthday, she relented and was putting the final touches on her outfit. Olivia put on the midnight blue strapless dress that clung to her curves in all the right places that she bought one day on a dare from her sister. Rachel had commented to her that she rarely sees Olivia in anything but the standard suit for work or her sweats and a T-shirt. Sighing, she slipped her matching shoes on her feet, grabbed her clutch purse sans gun, took one last look, ran her hand through her hair quickly and exited her bedroom.

Peter had been waiting patiently for Olivia to emerge from her bedroom so he could start the night she would never forget. Looking very dashing in his black tailored suit which fit him like a glove, he brushed some lint off his blue shirt that Olivia said brought out the sparkle in his eyes. He was a little nervous, he hadn't really had this long of a relationship with a woman before, but Olivia was different. He was in love with her, for the first time in his entire nomadic life, he had a reason to stay in one place. Yeah, sure he had women, in every country in the world, he cared about them, lusted after them and desired them, but he never loved them, at least not the way he loved Olivia.

Olivia slowly walked out to meet her Romeo and saw the look on his face when he caught sight of her.

"Liv, you look…wow…wow" Peter muttered at a loss for words.

"I rendered Peter Bishop speechless? That's a first" she said, amused and kind of proud of herself.

Approaching her swiftly, Peter slid his hands around her waist, leaned into her neck, drew in her scent and kissed her delicate skin, sending shivers down her spine. Drinking in her intoxicating smell, Peter had to hold himself back from ravaging her right then and there so close to her bedroom.

As if reading his mind, Olivia said "Let's go Bishop, we've got reservations and I hate being late", she quipped while grabbing his hand and dragging him out the door. Opening the car door for her, Olivia climbed into the car as best as she could with the tight dress on. Closing the door and making his way to the driver's side Peter thought I want this night to be the best ever.

Driving with one hand on the steering wheel and the other hand laced with Olivia's, Peter prayed that Olivia couldn't hear his heart beating almost out of his chest. He was so worried that she would be angry at him about the party. He knew that Olivia wasn't a social creature; she barely leaves the apartment and has no real friends outside their little fringe family or the bureau. He wanted to do something special for the woman he loved, show her how he really felt and make her feel like the only woman on earth.

Pulling up to the back of a building, Olivia looked at Peter with a confused look on her face. This didn't look like the restaurant she had wanted to go to, in fact it looked a hell of a lot like an abandoned warehouse. Turning off the car, Peter turned to Olivia who had the most bizarre look on her face.

Kissing her hand that was laced with his he looked at her with those gorgeous eyes of his and said "I know you wanted to go to Chez Monet tonight, but I decided on something different. Please don't be mad, but I just wanted to give you the best night of your life, Olivia Dunham. Trust me?" he asked with a little hesitation in his voice.

She noticed how genuine he was when he spoke and decided to give him the benefit of the doubt, besides she'd make him pay for it later. Waiting for him to open the car door for her, she wracked her brain to try and figure out what that 190 IQ of his could conjure up for her birthday. Opening the door and offering her his arm, Olivia exited the car and planted a kiss on his lips.

A little surprised that she did something a little bold Peter asked "What was that for?"

"Because I do trust you," she countered wrapping her hands around his arm for a little warmth. She did trust him, with her life and most importantly her heart.

There were very few people in this world that Olivia could trust, especially after that gut wrenching betrayal by John Scott. She had become so untrusting that she had closed her heart and mind to ever being happy again. It wasn't until she met that maverick con man who called her 'Sweetheart' that she was able to even entertain the idea of opening her heart again. Peter Bishop did more than get her to trust him, he got her to love him, deeper and more passionately than she ever did with John.

With Olivia pressed into his body, Peter guided them towards the back door of the warehouse. Looking at her, with lots of love in his eyes, he brushed a hair behind her ear, and kissed her sweetly.

Peter knocked three times on the door and it was opened by a man in a tuxedo. Stepping through the door Olivia's eyes went wide. The warehouse was decorated so wonderfully, with silver and black balloons clinging to the ceiling and elegant table settings. There was a full bar, their own private DJ and an absolutely gorgeous buffet waiting for them to eat greedily. There was even a dessert table, with the most delectable desserts imaginable. Peter added that for Ella and Walter, knowing that they would be busy gorging themselves on that table throughout the evening. "Surprise!" everyone yelled as Olivia realized what was going on. Peter had put this amazing night on for Olivia.

Olivia looked around the opulent surroundings and was speechless! Walter, Astrid, Rachel, Charlie and even Ella were gathering around Olivia, smiling like fools. Olivia noticed others were there, too, people she worked with and considered friends. Broyles, Agent Amy Jessup, Agent Kashner and even Nina Sharp, were all standing off to the side waiting for her to notice them.

Looking at Olivia, Peter noticed that she was a little overwhelmed. Smiling at her, he squeezed her hand in reassurance. A group of waiters came by with drinks for all, Champagne for everyone, accept Walter & Ella, they got only sparkling cider. Peter didn't want to take any chances tonight, so he made sure that Walter was as lucid and sober as he could possibly be.

When everyone had their drinks Peter cleared his throat and said "I just want to say to my beautiful and amazing girlfriend that I love you and may this night be the best night of your life. Happy Birthday my love!" The gang chimed in unison "Happy Birthday Olivia" and all clinked their glasses together in cheers. Olivia kissed Peter and whispered "I love you" to him in his ear sending shivers down his spine.

Olivia was smiling and holding onto Peter when the bevy of friends that were gathered in the room started coming over, each wishing her a glorious birthday. Olivia's head was swimming with compliments, Peter's arm was firmly wrapped around her waist, and not letting her get even an inch away from him. He wanted to make sure EVERYONE knew that she was his.

The gang was clearly enjoying themselves. Walter and Ella made a beeline for the dessert table, diving into the plethora of candy, cookies, ice cream and other sugary goodies that would keep them occupied. Laughing at his father, Peter shook his head and noticed that Astrid had made her way towards Walter, making sure he didn't overdue it in the sweets.

"Happy Birthday, Livy" Charlie said, smiling and hugging his partner. "You really went all out, Bishop I am impressed," he said to Peter with an approving tone.

"Well, I did have a little help," he admitted, motioning to Nina Sharp.

"Nina Sharp helped you?" Olivia questioned.

"Yeah, what's a few favors among friends," he replied, grinning like the Cheshire cat.

"Oh, no, Peter! Please tell me you don't owe her more favors now? That is the last thing I want you to do," Olivia asked, hoping that she wasn't right.

"Don't worry about it. It is nothing I can't handle, besides, you deserve the best," he answered sealing it with a chaste kiss. Olivia couldn't believe that this party was for her. How did she get so lucky to have this amazing man in her life?

Olivia had somehow wriggled herself away from Peter and found her way to that scrumptious buffet table. As she was making her way down the table, a pair of hands covered her eyes.

"Guess who?" a sexy voice asked.

"Lucas?" Olivia inquired with surprise in her voice. She turned around to see her fellow agent standing there with a gorgeous grin on his face. Olivia almost dropped her plate as she gave him a hug. Agent Lucas Vogel was a close friend and former lover of Olivia's. They almost reconnected a few years ago when Olivia went to Germany to investigate David Robert Jones. She wasn't involved with Peter at the time, but he was never far from her thoughts. Olivia was grateful to Peter for calling while she was in Germany with news about the case, it saved her, she almost slept with Lucas.

Lucas had been recruited to be part of the extended investigative team that was still working on finding all the inner secrets and myths of the ZFT and what Jones had left behind. He has remained in Germany since Olivia last saw him, only recently arriving back in the U.S. when the invitation to Agent Dunham's party was passed his way. He wouldn't have missed it for the world. He was hoping that he and Olivia could pick up right where they left off.

Peter was watching his girlfriend talk and giggle with Lucas, not liking that situation at all. He knew about Lucas and Olivia, about what had almost happened in Germany. He knew how close they were and he hated it. Peter didn't want to be one of those men who controlled everything his girlfriend did. He knew how fiercely independent Olivia is and that she would be very pissed off at him if he even hinted at that kind of behavior. Watching Lucas and Olivia was torture; he could feel his ears get hot with anger. He noticed that Lucas kept a hand on Olivia's bare back, stroking it up and down. Peter's grip on his beer glass became tighter, almost to the point of breaking it.

He watched as Olivia and Lucas made their way down the buffet table, whispering to each other and pointing to the delicious food laid out in front of them. Astrid had been watching Peter from table she had acquired for Walter and his mountain of food, and noticed the tense look on his face. She followed his gaze and knew instantly why he was so on edge.

Astrid had known about Olivia and Lucas and was a little worried and confused as to how he got invited to this party. She had gone over the guest list and made sure that everyone on the list was approved beforehand. She wanted to make sure that there were no conflicts that might arise from an awkward situation. Astrid knew that Peter loved Olivia, but she also knew that he was very protective and had a tendency to get jealous of lovers that have filtered in and out of her life. Uh-oh I'd better go save him before Peter does something stupid.

Confidently walking over to Peter, Astrid looped her arm with his. Feeling how tense he was, she knew she had a daunting task ahead of her. "You did an amazing job tonight Peter, everything looks beautiful," Astrid said smiling at him, hoping he'd buy it.

"What?" Peter said not taking his eyes off of Olivia and Lucas who were now seated at a table together talking and laughing. Although Jessup and Kashner were at the table, too, all Peter could see was Lucas flirting shamelessly with the love of his life.

"Peter, did you hear me?"Astrid said raising her voice a little.

"What? Oh sorry, yeah I heard you and thanks at least someone appreciates my efforts," he said forcing an apologetic smile across his face.

"Olivia loves it, just because she is over there talking to Lucas doesn't mean she doesn't appreciate it and you." Waiting for some reaction to her statement Astrid continued "Look she hasn't seen Lucas in a while, they are close friends, and it is only natural that she is happy to see him. Just remember, YOU are her boyfriend, YOU are the one she loves, and YOU are the one she is in love with. Nothing or no one can ever change that, okay?" Astrid made sure that she stressed the 'in love with' part of her speech to him.

Peter took a deep breath, he smiled at Astrid and said, "Thanks, I'll remember that," smiling at her as a reassurance that he heard her. Making her way back to Walter, Astrid hoped that what she said to Peter would register in that highly intelligent brain of his.

Charlie was watching the whole scene unfold. He was watching Olivia with Lucas, watching Peter's reaction to what he saw. Charlie was the one person whose approval Olivia counted on the most. They had been partners and friends for a long time and considered him her confidant and secret keeper. Charlie didn't quite know what to think of what he was watching, he knew it was difficult for Peter, hell it was difficult for himself. He cared about Olivia deeply, they had gone through lots of horrific things as partners and watching her unconsciously flirt with Lucas as Peter watched was hurting him.

Peter had been watching Olivia from a far, transfixed. Astrid's speech kept playing, like a broken record, over and over in his head. He knew Astrid was right, but he still had that feeling, he was jealous. Jealous that another man could make Olivia smile like that, make her giggle like that, talk to her intimately like that. Olivia was scanning the room from where she sat with Lucas, trying to find Peter. When she spotted him, she waved him over to join them. If he keeps flirting with her I may have to hurt him… badly. Making his way over to them, he just kept repeating, "she's mine" in his head.

"Hi," he said loudly, as he bent down and gave her a forceful kiss throwing her off guard a little.

"Agent Lucas Vogel, this is Peter Bishop, the man I have been talking your ear off about," Olivia chimed with love and affection in her voice.

Standing up and shaking Peter's hand Lucas said "It's nice to finally meet the man who I've heard so much about," competing with Peter. Lucas was eyeing Peter like he was some suspect that he needed to get answers from. He saw the hint of jealousy in his eyes and thought of the little victory he just won, if only temporary. Olivia was watching Peter shake Lucas's hand, noticing the storm brewing in Peter's eyes, she knew instantly why. Smiling to herself, she felt her heart swell, she knew without a doubt Peter was truly, madly and deeply in love with her. A curious plan started to germinate in her blonde head.

Olivia knew Peter, inside and out. She knew that as confident as he was, as cocky as he was, threaten those he loves in ANY way and gets protective, most of the time recklessly overprotective and jealous, until his last breath. She also knew that when he did become protective, it made her feel safe, like nothing or no one can ever harm her (and she was the one with the gun). When they fought about when he gets overprotective, those heated and passionate disagreements led to mind blowing sex, the kind that transcends everything and anything in any universe. Tonight was one of those nights, she could feel the jealous, overprotective vibe rolling off of Peter. It was her birthday and she wanted to have everything she wished for…she wanted to literally have her cake and eat it, too. A jealous Peter is a sexy Peter, and tonight she wanted him to be pure sex.

"Aunt Liv! Aunt Liv! Will you dance with me?" Ella asked her favorite aunt.

"I would be most honored Ella bear!" Olivia answered her niece with a smirk on her face.

Excusing herself to dance with Ella, she kissed Peter on the cheek and headed to the dance floor where a few others were already dancing. As Peter and Lucas stood there watching Olivia dance with her favorite nice, spinning her around and laughing, they both sighed simultaneously.

"You know, I never got a chance to thank you for helping Olivia with the Jones case. I know that it was difficult for her to be there, but it was nice to know she had a friend to help her," Peter said to Lucas, hoping to call a truce.

"It was my pleasure to help Olivia. It was bittersweet actually, I had hoped that she wouldn't be so emotionally involved with this case, but we BOTH know how passionate she can be in her life…and job. It worried me to see her so conflicted about what was happening in the case, it took a real toll on her and I made sure that I took very good care of her during the process," Lucas answered slyly knowing that Peter would get his innuendos. Peter tensed up again when he heard those words exit Lucas's mouth. He wanted to punch him, just haul off and punch him for making snide comments about his girlfriend. You smug bastard, you are lucky there are people here. I would punch your fucking lights out right now for being an asshole. Stay the fuck away from Olivia, Peter thought as he watched Lucas watching Olivia an Ella dance and twirl again on the dance floor.

"Peter! Peter! Do you know how many red vines I have had since we arrived?" Walter asked his genius son.

"I don't know Walter, how many?" he asked trying to appease the man.

"350! Can you believe it? I've consumed 350 red vines! I don't think I have ever had that many in one sitting." Walter said with giddiness and guile in his tone.

"Congratulations Walter, I'll be sure to call Guinness tomorrow about that," Peter replied not really interested.

"Really? That would be wonderful! I must tell Aspirin!" he said, running off to tell Astrid the good news.

Lucas had since made his way to the bar and was nursing a cognac, still eyeing Olivia, who was now joined by Rachel on the dance floor. Peter's jealousy didn't waiver, he still had that feeling that Lucas was still trying to get with Olivia, still trying to convince her to be with him instead of this 'criminal con man who would break her heart and end up leaving her one day'. The way he eyed her made him sick, he had seen that look before in his travels and it never meant fair play.

Walking over to the table that Walter was at, still consuming food, I swear that man has more stomachs than Gene, sat down and started brooding. Amy Jessup, who Olivia had become friends with and who was now part of the secondary Fringe team, stopped her conversation with Agent Kashner and said "Peter, great party. I am glad to see that Agent Vogel made it," innocently with a doe eyed look on her face.

"You invited Lucas?" Peter asked, with slight annoyance in his voice.

"Yeah. I mean he said he knew Olivia. In fact he asked me about her when he was requesting information about Jones. He asked if I knew her because she could give me better intel in case anything was missing. I told her I knew her, both of you actually. He mentioned that he was an old friend of hers and said to say hello. I told him about the party for Olivia and he wanted to surprise her for her birthday. I figured since they were good friends that it shouldn't have been a problem. I didn't have time to call and ask you or Astrid about it, so I told him to come. I'm sorry was that wrong?" Amy questioned as she took in the look on Peter's face.

"What's done is done, Jessup. You didn't do anything wrong, you were being gracious," Peter reassured her, even though he wanted to strangle her for telling Lucas about the party.

As Peter watched Olivia dance with the other Dunham woman, he took it upon himself to walk over and cut in.

"Hey ladies, mind if I steal Olivia away for a dance or two?" Peter asked in a prince like manner.

"Sure, Peter, Ella is getting tired anyway. I think I am gonna get her home, all that sugar she had is finally wearing off," Rachel said as she picked Ella up.

"Okay, Rachel, do you need any help?" Peter asked watching Ella fall asleep.

"No, I got it. Thanks Peter for the wonderful evening, Ella and I both had a blast," she said as she leaned up to kiss his cheek.

"I had fun watching Ella and Liv dance, Walter was happy, too, to have a dessert buddy," he said as he rubbed Ella's back.

"Let me walk you out Rach," Olivia said, as she started to walk away.

"No, no, Liv, you don't have to do that, stay with Peter and dance with this dashing man! I can make it, besides Peter arranged a ride home for us," she assured her sister.

Olivia eyed her sister and knew that she was insistent on doing it alone. Smiling and kissing both Ella and Rachel she said "Okay, be safe, I love you and I will talk to you tomorrow?" all in one breath.

Rachel nodded her head and made her way to the door to go home and sleep.

Watching her sister and niece leave, Olivia turned to her handsome, sexy, jealous boyfriend and said "Alright, Bishop, let's see if that genius IQ can make those feet of yours dance," wrapping her arms around his neck and drawing him into a hungry kiss. Knowing that the night was young and her curious plan was just beginning.

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More to come, but wanted to get this out for now. What plan does Olivia have up her sleeve to have her cake and eat it, too? Will Lucas interfere anymore with Peter & Olivia? Will Charlie say anything to Lucas, will Nina or Walter? Stays tuned for the continuing saga…reviews are welcome!