This Fan Fic is based around the characters Olivia Pope, and Fitzgerald Thomas Grant III; these characters belong exclusively to Shondaland Productions. This story was born as a result of my imagination, pertaining to the love that exists between these two dynamic characters, and how they will, or can exist, in the world around them. Thank you for your interest, and I hope you enjoy it.
It's 2pm on a Friday; the phone rings, "Ms. Pope it's your father on-line 2, and Cyrus Bean holding on-line 1." She takes a breath, and looks at the lights blinking, unsure which to take first. After a brief pause, she says, "Thanks Dana." As she makes her choice. When she picks up the line, she says with a smile, "Hey daddy how are you?" Her father joyfully replies, "Hey how is one of daddy's best girls today?" Liv loves how happy her dad always sounds when she talks to him. "I'm doing well dad. What's going on with you?" She asks. He replies, "Your mother wants to know if you are bringing company home with you next weekend for the party or not?"
Liv closes her eyes, and shakes her head; until now, she completely misremembers promising her parents, she would come home for their 35th wedding anniversary party. She's been working so much, the date sneaks up on her, but she isn't about to let them know she forgot. Instead she says, "I'm not sure daddy, tell mama I will call Ellie, and let her know by tomorrow okay?"
Her father smiles, and uses this opportunity to tease her by saying, "Okay baby girl; you should bring Harrison with you, it would be good to see him. I don't know why you two won't stop kidding yourselves, and become a couple." Liv rolls her eyes; she's grateful he can't see her. But she says, "Daddy stop it. Harrison is like my brother, there is nothing going on. I know you know that by now." Hearing the stress in her voice; her father let's her off the hook. He says, "Okay sweetie; I will leave you be. Just don't forget to let your sister know soon okay?"
She smiles as she says, "Okay daddy I will. Was there anything else?" He replies, "No sweetie nothing else; I will let you go. I know you are working. So I will talk to you soon, love you." She smiles and shakes her head, as she says, "Okay daddy; I love you too, bye." After the call ends, she reflects for a moment. Her father is such a joy to talk to; he always makes her laugh. He's been joking about her and Harrison, since they were in grade school together. But she knows, there is no way anything can ever develop between them; oddly they did try in college, and it was a huge mistake, they both still avoid talking about like the plague.
Liv takes a moment to refocus; she sees Cyrus still holding. He's certainly persistent; she thinks to herself. She knows he's calling about her accepting his offer to join Governor Grant's presidential campaign. However, she has already made her decision; but she hasn't relayed the news to him yet.
Although she is not thrilled at the amount of work it will entail; she is excited about the opportunity to run a presidential campaign. She's had some experience with governor elections, but never a presidential election; so she's looking forward to the experience, and the chance to pad her resume with the achievement, especially if they win.
After thinking about the amount of time she will need to invest in the campaign; it's good being her own boss. She can take as much time off as she needs; in order to dedicate her focus to the campaign. She is also thanking God, she has hired a new assistant, to ensure the office runs smoothly in her absence. Between her, and her department heads, Harrison, Huck, Stephen and Abby, everything should run smooth as silk.
It's insane to think being head of the most successful crisis management, and entertainment law firm in DC, could fail to keep her busy enough these days. But she always loves a challenge, and this is sure to be one. After her moment of processing what is about to happen. She readies herself, and she answers Cyrus' call. He's sweated enough, she thinks to herself.
"Hey Cyrus; thanks for waiting. I'm sorry, I was on with my dad. You know he tends to be long winded." She says smiling. "Hey Liv, no worries; you know why I'm calling though." His response is dripping with impatience in his voice. She replies, "Yes I do Cy, and the answer is yes. But I can't start until after next weekend. I'm going home to NY."
Cyrus is so happy she is joining the campaign; he doesn't care when she shows up, just knowing she's coming helps. "Wow, you had me sweating there for a minute; thanks for agreeing to join us. You will not regret it. He is the real deal Liv; he can win this thing with our help. Plus, a presidential election wouldn't look to shabby on your resume, despite your current success. Congrats by the way on how you took care of Hollis Doyle's issues, and the array of other clients you've saved in the last 3 weeks. It reminds me of why you're the best one for this job."
This much complimentary talk from Cyrus makes her nervous, but she lets it go. She says, "Thanks Cy; I appreciate your kind words. I will join you officially, when I return from my NY trip." She says smiling, while hoping she doesn't regret taking on this task. He replies, "Okay Liv. I'll be in touch," He says as they share good byes, and the call ends."
After hanging up; she decides to get more familiar with the candidate. She knows some things about him, but not enough to satisfy her curiosity completely. She picks up the phone, and calls her investigative department. The phone rings and a voice answers. "This is Huck." Liv smiles, as she says, "Hey Huck. It's Liv. I need a full work up, on Governor Fitzgerald Thomas Grant lll, as soon as possible okay?"
He replies, "Okay consider it done Liv. She responds, "Thanks Huck. I appreciate it, good-bye." Huck replies, "Bye Liv." She hangs up, and decides to work a little longer, before preparing to head out. Suddenly, her cell rings; the caller Id tells her it's Matt. She smiles immediately, and picks up the phone.
When she answers she says, "Hey you." With a smile he replies, "Hey beautiful; are you busy?" She smiles as she responds, "No, not at all. What's up?" She says, as she leans back in her chair. He says, "I am in town for our game tomorrow night, and I was wondering if you were available tonight for dinner, and whatever."
Liv smiles as she says, "Yes I am available; what time and where?" He grins as he replies, "Great, Our usual spot, and I will send a car for you around 7:00pm. We have dinner reservations at 7:30pm, and I will meet you at the restaurant." She replies, "Okay, it's a date; I will see you there." He responds, "Okay, good-bye." She replies, "Good-bye." As they hang up.