Summary: This is set when Rowan tells Olivia that Fitz will not see a second term (3x11). Quinn is not in B6-13, she and Huck are a thing. The shooting has not happened and Olivia has come to terms with the fact that she will always love Fitz and that its never over between them. Dont worry the shooting will happen just at a different point in time. Jerry and Karen are still young, Jerry is 8 and Karen is 6. Teddy, I might make you know who pregnant idk yet. I also changed a bit of (ugh I hate saying her name) Mellie's past. She did get raped but she also had an affair with Andrew Nichols. So Fitz wasnt the first one to cheat. Rant Alert! Okay so I hate that in Scandal they make it seem like Fitzgerald was the one that fucked up their marriage. Mellie was the one that denied him love AND sex! I mean really! A man like that cant be denied sex (love too but more sex). I mean his libido is out of this fucking world. Anyway, they make it seem like its his fault their marriage sucks but really its Mellie's. She denied him love and sex, she was so stupid and insecure that she didnt tell him that his son of a bitch father raped her, she was the one that pulled away from HIM! Not the other fucking way around I mean really! Im not saying Fitz is not at fault here. He still committed adultery and thats obviously wrong but if you think about it if Mellie had just told him they could have worked through and moved on. They're marriage, I cant say would be the same because who knows. He still might have cheated but at least their marriage would have had a fighting chance. Jesus, I dont get it! Obviously I cant really do anything about it considering I own nothing except this plot but still! Rant over. Sorry about that. I went a little crazy. Exams are coming up and Im a tad worn out. This is obviously Olitz ^-^ Its all centered on how Olivia reacted, it might be OOC. I find it hard to really capture Olivia. If Im going about it wrong please tell me and I'll try my hardest to change it. If not then sit back, relax, and enjoy what I have to offer. Im just going to keep the summary here just in case you forget or whatever Im feeling lazy. Okay who else hated the last episode of the 3rd season? Anyone?
"Mellie we're through talking about this. Its done."
Fitzgerald Thomas Grant III walked into his office dismissing the very pregnant First Lady. She scoffed and waddled after him, closing the door behind them,
"Mellie..."
"This will ruin you! Are you insane!? The American people will not re-elect a divorced president! This will ruin everything we've worked for! After what I've done to get you into office this is how you repay-"
"Excuse me? What you've done? Melllie, I dont understand how you've constructed this profound thought that you actually contributed in getting me elected. You did nothing. All you did was sit next to me, kiss babies, smile, and make sure that you're dress matched my tie. You're ornamental Mellie, not functional. You need to get that inside your mind now. Now, if you're worried about the children there's no need. I will be filing for full custody of Karen and Jerry, and as soon as soon as you give birth I will be filing for custody of that child as well so dont worry. You wont have to be burdened with our children anymore."
Mellie flinched at his words. He just didnt get it did he? He couldnt do this without her! She made him! She shaped him into everything he is today! She made him a winner and THIS was how he repaid her!? She deserved to be First Lady and she would be damned if she let him take her spot and give it to his whore! She'd be damned if she let Olivia fucking Pope take her seat in the White House. She smiled at her husband,
"Fitz,honey, you're tired. You're tired and you're not thinking straight. Now if you would just consider-"
"There's nothing to consider Mellie. I've made my decision, all you have to do is sign the documents."
Fitz went into his desk drawer and pulled out a manilla envelope. He dropped on the table in front of Mellie and stared at her,
"Just sign them and we can quit this charade. Arent you tired of pretending? Arent you tired of putting of the lies? Everyday we have to pretend to be in love Mellie and I just cant do it anymore. Now, if you sign the papers we can-"
"We can what?! We can "be friends"?! Hm? What Fitz!? This will destroy any chance you have of being a second term President! And me!? Did you actually think I would even consider giving up my spot in the White House so what!? So you can move your wh-"
"I'd be VERY careful how you end that sentence Melody."
Fitz tone was sharp yet calm. He was done. He was done with the lying, the sneaking around, the charade. He was done with the manipulations. He was done. If the American people could not see him for the intelligent, courageous, bold, chivalrous leader he was then he didnt want it. He didnt want to be President if it meant having to suffer and lie for another 4 years. He had been waiting for this for 4 years. He need this and he knew somewhere deep down that Mellie needed this too. Mellie needed to be set free just as much if not more than he did. He sighed and walked over to where Mellie stood. He took her hand in his and looked into her eyes,
"Mellie you are an intelligent woman, you're a beautiful woman,and at one point you were my world. But now, I see it Mellie. Everyday I look at you and I see it. You dont want this anymore, you simply dont want me-"
She caressed his cheek and started a lie,
"What are you saying? Of course I-"
"No you dont Mellie. Its okay. I've known for a very long time and deep down I know you've known it too. You dont want me anymore. Im trying to set you free Mellie. Im trying to give you another chance at life, at a better life. Im trying to give you what you deserve and what I couldnt. You deserve someone who loves you, someone that will let you be heard. You deserve better Melody. I want you to have better."
Mellie searched his eyes for something, deceit perhaps? He was playing her, he had to be. It was too genuine, too sincere, for him not to. He hated her, she could see it in his eyes everyday. He hated her so why? Why?
"Mr. President Im-oh! Im sorry am I interrupting?"
Fitz and Mellie turned to face Lauren, dropping their hands from another. Clearing his throat Fitz spoke,
"Of course not Lauren. What is it?"
"Well,um, Miss Pope is here to see you. I didnt know if you were busy or not so I thought..."
"Its alright Lauren. You can send her in."
The young secretary smiled and called out to Olivia who walked in with a smile,
"Mr. President, Madam First Lady, its great to see you. Madam First Lady hows the baby?"
Mellie only looked at Olivia then to Fitz then back to Olivia and smiled,
"Olivia you wouldnt happen to have a pen would you?"
Reaching into her purse, Livvie pulled out a pen and handed it to Mellie. Smiling, Mellie opened the folder and took out the papers signing each one and handing them to Fitz. Fitz only looked at her as his wife began to make her way to the door stopping before exiting,
"Olivia?"
"Yes?"
For once since she figured out about the affair Mellie gave a Olivia a genuine smile,
"Take care of him."
With that she exited the office, closing the door behind her. Olivia looked at Fitz with a confused and curious expression,
"What was that about?"
Fitz smiled and sat on the couch, his legs crossed and propped up on the table,
"Mellie just agreed to a divorce."
Olivia's expression turned to one of surprise when he spoke those 6 little words.
Divorce?
Mellie?
Agreed?
"Livvie?"
Divorce?
Mellie?
Agreed?
"Liv?
"..."
"Olivia"
Fitz stood up and walked over to the love of his life wrapped his arms around her. She hadnt noticed but tears had began to fall slowly down her face. She couldnt think, she couldnt speak. This was...She had been waiting so long and...
"Fitz..."
Her voice was barely a whisper but he heard it. He stroked her back and whispered to her comfortingly,
"I know Livvie. I know."
"Fitz..."
"I know."
"We can finally...?"
"Yes."
He pulled away from her and wiped the remaining tears off her cheek with his thumb. She closed her eyes at his soft, feather like touch.
"Fitz..."
"I know Livvie."
He gathered her face in his hands and pressed his lips to hers, his tongue conquering hers instantly. For a while they only stood there, their tongues doing an intricate dance until they had to pull away to breathe. Livvie looked at Fitz, his eyes dark with passion and lust. She breathed out,
"No more lies."
"No more lies."
"No more sneaking around."
"No more sneaking around."
"We're in this together."
"Livvie,"
Fitz took Liv's hand and brought it to his lips, kissing it gently. It was a small gesture but it spoke so many words,
"We're in this together."
He wrapped his hands around her waist and brought her closer to him. Olivia groaned as his erection pressed hard against her,
"Please Fitz,"
"What do you want Livvie?"
His voice was smooth and screamed so many emotions. He pressed harder into her. She shivered and whimpered,
"Please Fitz, take me."