Mellie Grant was concerned about Fitz working so much at the office looking at her boss drag in everyday. She leaves her secretarial desk walks into his office looking at him with a question she decides to ask it.
Mellie said, " How is Gloria ? I don't mean to pry but I don't see you leaving this office once you're here let tonight be different how about having dinner with Gary and I ?
Fitz looks up from his paper work to answer " Gloria and I got a divorce our marriage is over so instead of going to a empty home, I prefer to stay here and work on my cases. No, I can't go out to dinner tonight ! " He tells Mellie. Just then Gary( Mellie's Boyfriend) walks into the Office to get Mellie, " Hey Honey what gives ? It's time to go. Mellie said, " I'm trying to get Fitz to join Us but I'm not having any luck can you try ? Gary clears his throat makes his request, " Fitz, hey man come on give Us peace of mind we all notice how you never leave this office anymore give this stuff a break. Fitz gives into the pleading couple they arrive at The Bar order a couple of drinks they began talking about Gary & Mellie's up coming Marriage. Fitz said, " I want to wish you two the best hope it's better than mine " he looks down at his drink " I'm sorry guess, I'm not great company. Gary said, " You just need a beautiful woman in your life and I know the perfect girl for you.. Fitz gives Gary a skeptical look, " No more blind dates for me ". Mellie said, " Give it a try I think she's beautiful here's her number look Fitz, I maybe your secretary that doesn't mean I can't care that your happy too. She quickly reaches into purse pulls out a piece of paper and pen writes the number down gives it to Fitz with a smile. He quickly looks at it puts it into his pocket " What's her name ?
Mellie said, " Olivia, Olivia Pope ... ! She a wonderful girl we went to High School together are you going to call her ? Fitz smiles " Yeah, I will call her anything else I should know about her ? Gary said, " She's a special woman just call her... Fitz take a drink of his martini with a slice of lime they enjoy the rest of the evening. He arrives home throws his jacket over the chair pulls out Olivia's phone number looks at it thinks about calling until he checks his watch decides to call tomorrow. He turns on the CBS Evening News to see Senator Robert Kennedy announcing his run for President of the United States while over seas the Vietnam War is raging. The current President is Lyndon B. Johnson the year is 1967. The next day Fitz wakes with his alarm clock ringing he looks at the time quickly get ready for work when he notices Olivia's phone number on the floor he quickly picks the paper up.. He decides to call her letting the phone ring a few times before hanging it up. He was scared unable to complete the call giving him a sense of defeat.. he promises to call her when he gets to work hoping he doesn't forget.
Mellie was the first to confront him with questions " Well did you call her ? What did she say ? Come on give ! Fitz said, " I can't think about that now there's work to do to answer your question " No, I haven't call her well I did try this morning but I didn't receive any answer so I'll try later. Mellie said, " I told her that you would call her. Fitz said, " What ! why did you do that ? Mellie said, " Because I know you won't follow thru without a little push giving him a smile. So, don't make me a liar now call her ! Mellie crosses her arms across her chest " Well get on with it then " Fitz gently pulls the receiver off the phone he looks at the paper then dials the number it rings then click " Hello " Fitz waits before talking looking over at Mellie for moral support Mellie said " Go on talk to her " she waves her hands to give him courage " Hello " who is this ? " Hello " whose calling ? Olivia's sweet voice coming from the Phone : Fitz said, " Hello Olivia it's um Fitzgerald Grant, I'm calling well I'm calling because Mellie gave me your number... he hears complete silence he waits for answer, " Olivia " he repeats quickly covering the receiver with his hand he tells Mellie " she's not answering ! Mellie whispers," Keep talking to her go on she's shy too ! Fitz said, " Olivia will you go out of with me tonight ?
Olivia said, " Yes,here's my address. I live at 66 Boxwood in the District of Columbia when should I expect you ?
Fitz said, " How does 6 sound ?
Olivia said, " Great I'll see you then ( ends the call )
Fitz said, " I'm really doing this a date it's been so long, thank you Mellie for encouraging me this should be interesting she sounds great.. Mellie left to return to the secretary desk to answer incoming calls from the firms switch board. Fitz went about his daily routine only this time he didn't stay late he had a date with Olivia Pope he hopes she looks like she sounds. He imagines a tall blonde with a sexy shape since his friends never really describe her to him completely. Finally it was the end of the day Fitz hurries home takes a shower then shaves he puts on his white shirt along with his black necktie slips on his black shark skin suit combs his hair back grabs his keys opens the door to his red mustang convertible drives to the address Olivia had given him hoping she will like what she sees he really wanted to impress her. Fitz notices the lights of the neighborhoods as he drives he rarely left Washington, D.C to ever notices the areas around the capital he arrived at Olivia's house he takes a deep breath before walking to her door he looks at his watch it's 6 pm exactly he rings the door bell.
Olivia was busy putting the finishing touches on her make up she wore a blue form fitting dress with a scoop neckline and blue high heels shoes. Her hair was style into beautiful free curls that softly framed her face she grabs her hand bag takes a deep breath straightens her skirt before opening the door. " Yes ! she said, " opening the door for him to come inside. Fitz stops just short of walking inside, " I'm sorry but I'm looking for Olivia Pope is she here ? Olivia said, " I'm Olivia Pope. Fitz said, " Oh, I didn't know I'm sorry to have bother you it's just that well my friends never mention they didn't ... this is a mistake, I'm sorry. Olivia said, " Who were you expecting ? I'm sorry you were looking for someone else your right this is mistake.. She starts to close her door until Fitz stops her wait allow me to apologize to you for being a complete Jerk.
Olivia opens her door to allow him to come inside he takes her hand let me introduce myself," Fitzgerald Thomas Grant you can call Fitz. Olivia said, " I'm Olivia Pope a proud black Woman nice to meet you, Fitz. Fitz takes her by the hand leads her to his car opens the door for her then closes it once she's inside he gets inside starts the car. He turns on the Radio to 62.5 on the Am dial the first song they hear on the radio " The Platters -Smoke gets in your Eyes.
Olivia said, "What a beautiful song its so romantic she takes a deep breath, " Fitz, you really don't have to continue this date if your uncomfortable, I saw how surprise you were that Olivia Pope was me. I don't understand why Mellie didn't tell you I was black if it made such a difference to you. Fitz said, " I'm glad she didn't tell because I wouldn't have met you and that would have been the biggest mistake of my life. I don't care what color you are Olivia, I don't want you to feel that I'm still looking for someone else because I'm not I think I've found what I have been looking for tonight. Olivia said, " What have you been looking for ?
Fitz said, " You !
The arrived at The Dinner Club where they were immediately seated although there were stares most people just continue their meal.. Olivia & Fitz order their dinner soon drinks arrived with the couple getting to know each other better. Fitz said, " Tell me about yourself Mellie only gave your name.
Olivia said, " I'm a Civil Rights lawyer and Activist for Women rights, I'm working on Senator Robert Kennedy Campaign for President we are doing a lot polling trying to get out the vote since the Senator just announce for President, I'm so excited he's a good man one this country needs. What do you do for a living ?
Fitz said, " Yes, Senator Bobbie Kennedy is a good man do you think his campaign can use another volunteer ?
Olivia said, " Yes, glad to have you aboard can you start tomorrow?
Fitz said, " Yes, back to your other question I'm a lawyer and I'm a divorce father of two girls. I see them mostly on weekends my time with my daughters are very precious to me, " Olivia what's your situation ? Olivia takes a sip of her drink," I'm single looking for that special Man, I had a boyfriend but we broke up and we both moved on great our dinner is here looking a the sizzling steaks and butter potatoes on their plates. After dinner Fitz escorted Olivia to the Restaurant's outside patio area couples were dancing holding each other close the music was slow and sexy Fitz looks at Olivia, " Shall we dance ? Olivia said, " I haven't dance in while I'm a little rusty so you'll have to do all the work. Fitz takes Olivia into his arms holding her close the couple dance to Sam Cooke " Send Me ".
Darling, you send me I know you send me Darling, you send me Honest, you do, honest, you do Honest, you do
Ohh, you thrill me I know you, you, you thrill me Darling, you, you, you thrill me Honest, you do
At first I thought it was infatuation But, oh, it's lasted so long Now I find myself wanting To marry you and take you home
Ohh, you, you, you send me I know you send me I know you send me Honest, you do
Ohh, whenever I'm with you I know, I know, I know and I need you Honest, you do Honest, you do
Ohh, I know, I know, I know when you hold me Whenever you kiss me Honest, you do
At first I thought it was infatuation But, ooh, it's lasted so long Now I find myself wanting To marry you and take you home
I know, I know, I know you send me I know you send me Oh, you, you, you, you send me Honest, you do
Songwriters COOKE, SAM
Fitz gives Olivia a kiss at first she didn't allow it warming up slowly she let him get to first base with a full mouth kiss. Now in front of her home Fitz could barely let her go asking for one more kiss good night she gave him another kiss this time on his cheek " Good night Fitz ". Fitz said, " I love you Ms. Olivia Pope call you tomorrow.