"You're nervous Olivia."
"Of course I am. Jake is going to be there."
"I hope you can keep your emotions in check."
"You had to put my ex-husband in charge of the NSA. Do you know how awkward this is for me?"
"You married my ex-husband. I know all about awkward Olivia."
"I don't want to speak to him."
"You share custody of a child, and you don't want to speak to him?"
"This isn't about Amelia. He will find a way to make the conversation about Fitz."
Mellie leaned on Olivia's shoulder and held her hand.
"Do you know how much I hated you?"
"Not that much if I'm your chief of staff."
"You're my chief of staff because you're smart and good at your job. Your ex-husband is also good at his job."
Olivia squeezed Mellie's hand. If she could be friends with her husband's ex-wife, she could be cordial with her ex-husband.
The plane was waiting on the tarmac. Olivia thanked the driver when he opened her door and tried to avoid eye contact with Jake. He was already seated on the plane.
"Hello Madam President."
"Hello Jake. I really appreciate you coming along."
"It is always an honor to work with you Madam President."
"Hello Olivia."
She ignored him and stared out the window. A courteous hi could became an argument in less than a minute.
"I guess we're not speaking to each other now."
Olivia put in her ear buds and grabbed her phone. She didn't have to speak to him on the plane. It was going to be a long flight. Hopefully, their hotel rooms would be on different floors. She didn't want to see him outside of a conference room in New York.