A/N: Thanks for all of your responses and advice! It means a lot to me.

"Mamma we got to help him!" Carolyn said in a panic, as Olivia was still pointing the gun at the confederate soldier.

"Carolyn! GET AWAY FROM HIM! He is the enemy! You know what they are fighting for!" Olivia spoke in a ger.

"But mamma you always said how we have to help people in danger! This man haven't done anything to us….."

"Yes, I understand that Carol, but it's what he fights for. Our people are suffering and you have to understand they are not good people."

"I think we should help him mamma….." Harrison spoke up, looking at the helpless man. Olivia and Carolyn both looked at the boy. Olivia finally sighed and nodded.

"Harrison, go get mommy some water and clothe. Carolyn, get me a knife, some of your Pa's alcohol and some restraints." Olivia gave her children commands. She knew the doctor was on his rounds and wouldn't be back for a while. Before she met Edison and started a family, she was being Doc apprentice. But, sometimes you have to do some sacrifices for the people you love.

The children hurried back with the supplies that Olivia asked for and she got to work. The soldier was shot in the stomach, thy, and soldier. Olivia ripped his shirt and couldn't help but notice that he was well built man. This also made her scared because what if he regained his full strength and decided to take advantage of her and the children. She couldn't think of that right now. Right now she had to worry about saving this man's life. Removing the bullets was one thing, but it was stopping the bleeding and making sure the wound doesn't get infected. Carolyn got on the floor and started to put pressure on the man's stomach wound.

Olivia started to dig into the wound to find the bullet and it took a little, but she finally found it. He's lucky because by the amount of blood coming out, Olivia knew something major was not hit by the bullet. Carolyn and Harrison started to clean the stomach wound with water then alcohol. Olivia removed the bullet from the man's thy and the children helped her clean it. Soon she had to get the shoulder bullet. That one was a challenge. She couldn't find it and there was too much blood. With one final attempt she got it out. Once all the wounds were all cleaned, Olivia began to stitch them.

The man was unconscious so it was a positive and a negative. Olivia stitched up the wound and started to wrap them up. He was not looking too hot. The soldier looked pale and his lips were blue. Olivia put a sling on his left hand and tied his hands up.

"He's going to stay in the barn."

"But, mamma!" Harrison responded. He was concerned that the man was going to freeze to death.

"Don't worry Harry, he'll be okay!" Carolyn assured her brother. Helping her mom with Harrison. Together all three of them placed the soldier in the barn. Harrison looked worried and he put the blanket over the wounded man and tucked it in.

Olivia smiled at the gesture, because he raised such amazing and caring kids. They were so mature for her age and were the best of her and Edison. Edison, was like a brother to her and although she never loved him romantically, but she did love him. Never in her life she thought she would lose him, but this was her life now and she has to make the best of it. Also, her Aunt Sally. Although, she never really knew how Aunt Sally and her got here, but all she knew was that: Aunt Sally was moving to the midwest and found her abandoned. Olivia always wondered why her parents didn't want her, but being the terrible way her people are treat, she wasn't upset.

She just gets so upset when she thinks about the ignorant white people who can't give her people freedom. They've used and abused her people so for long, when all they've ever wanted was freedom, and to be treated as equal. In her life time she knew she probably won't see it, but someday, Olivia hoped. She came out of her thoughts and led the children back into the house. Throughout the night Olivia couldn't sleep because she was scared for her children, with that confederate in their barn. Not to mention she was basically committing treason.

Although Colorado was an unclaimed territory, they still sided with the Union, which she was grateful for. So, for her to have helped a confederate, it makes it dangerous for the children. Not to mention how the Sheriff is in her favor. He was a close friend to Edison and so Jacob Ballard has been making his advances. It would never happen though because she knew men like Jacob. They wanted something they couldn't have, just for the heck of it. But, were they serious? Nope! A white man and a black woman? That was a No for men like Jake.

Plus she'd rather die alone than be with Jake. Also, Harrison never liked Jake anyway. Before Olivia knew it, the morning has come. She brought some water and bread and went to the barn. The man haven't woken up yet and his breathing was low. Olivia left the water and bread and went to make breakfast. After reading the Bible with the children the three of them spilt up to do their chores. Around the afternoon, Olivia went to redress the soldiers wounds. He was still unconscious, but was coughing a little. At the end of the week, he still haven't woken up, but Olivia was sure he was to be up any day now.

Sunday after the service, Olivia and the children got back home and she went to check on the soldier. Holding the gun Olivia went into the barn. She checked the bandages and they looked pretty good. As Olivia was about to leave, the soldier started to move. Olivia quickly grabbed the gun and pointed at him. He opened his eyes and Olivia was mesmerized. They were so blue. Olivia didn't know what the ocean looked like, but if she were to guess it would be the color of his eyes.

"Don't you dare move!" Olivia pointed the shotgun at the soldier. He stilled and didn't move a muscle.

"What's your name? And what are you doing here?"

"Can…...I….have….some….water…..please…..ma'am…" The man asked. Olivia nodded and fed him some water. He drank all of it and starred at this beautiful woman.

"My…..name….is…..Fitzgerald Thomas…..Grant…..The Third…...I am…..so…..sorry….I put you….into this situation….." Fitz choked out.

"Well, Fitzgerald. I'm Olivia Pope. As soon as you get better you better be out of my barn." Olivia spoke in a harsh tone.

"Yes….ma'am…..I'm sorry again…." Fitz said and closed his eyes again. He was still in much pain because of his injuries.

Two days later Fitz could finally stomach some food and he almost ate the whole loaf of bread. He asked Olivia if she could give him a shave and a haircut. Olivia nodded quietly and started with his beard. First she used the scissors to trim the bread, and then the raisor to make it hairless. Olivia's got to admit he did look good without his facial hair. That jawline was firm. Olivia shook her head and continued with the task. About an hour later she was done with his hair and Fitz looked like his normal self. Olivia gave him the mirror to look at and Fitz smiled.

"Thank...you..So much Olivia…."

"You never answered my question, Fitzgerald." Olivia said.

"What is that ma'am?"

"Why were you shot so many times and why you ended up in my barn."

"I know….I know….what you think of…..me….A confederate….A racist….A scum….We'll I want you to know that….You and your children are safe…..I am...working for the...Union." Fitz pauses to cough.

"I was in the Navy…..Went to Annapolis, which is the Naval Academy….I retired and attended Harvard for Law School…..I have only been….a lawyer for two years when the war broke out….I was approached by…..the leading generals to be a spy…..I signed up because….I think that slavery….should be abolished and everyone should be treated equally…..Unlike some of my colleagues….I don't see color and believe everyone should be equal…..We are made in God's image, and so if God doesn't want different colored people….He wouldn't have made them different….I think that we are all equal and….deserves an equal opportunity….."

Olivia was stunned to silence because here was this white man saying something that a white man wouldn't say. Then Olivia got skeptical.

"How do I know that you aren't lying to me?" Olivia asked.

"I would show you proof, but I lost all of my paperwork and my bags when the confederates soldiers caught on to me….I escaped from Texas and is being chased down by four men…..I got away for a while, but then when I was on the move to the midwest they started to catch on…...They might be in town Olivia…...All I'm asking for you to help me…..And to trust me…..I am so sorry….."

"First stop apologizing…..Second…..I don't why but I trust you…...But don't mistake me to be a fool…..If I find out you are lying I will not hesitate to shoot…."

"You have my word….Olivia…." Fitz looked intensely at Olivia. She saw herself being lost in his eyes. They were her very own 'Ocean eyes'. Olivia cleared her throat and left Fitz in the barn. Fitz was resting when he heard giggling. He heard footsteps approach and pretended to be asleep. When they got close to him, Fitz yelled out "BOOOO'! The children squealed and ran away. Outside he heard another lady's voice.

"Grandma Sally! HI!" The children ran over to Sally.

"My babies!"

"Silly grammy! We aren't babies anymore!" Harrison laughed. Sally was away on business and just arrived back. That's what she told Olivia and the children, but in reality she was meeting Eli.

FLASHBACK: To Sally's conversation with Eli.

Sally waited for Eli as she just arrived in New York City. Late as usual her brother was. As Sally watch Eli hasty make his way towards her. After Maya's death he was never the same. The light in his eyes was no longer there. As time passed she insisted he should meet Olivia, but Eli always refused. After graduating from Harvard Law, Eli never returned home. He was so fed with with his father, his mother, and basically the horrors of the south. He started small, but now Eli owned one of the largest law firms in the North.

"SALLY!" Eli ran to his sister and hugged her. He haven't seen her in five years.

"Oh my God Eli…!" Sally started to cry and Eli took her in his arms. They caught up during lunch and afterwards, Eli took her back to his home.

Eli was a bachelor. He never married and doesn't plan on it. Maya was the best of him and he would not love anyone else. Sally got settled in and took some time to rest. When it was dinner time she brought down a folder. Sally loves to draw and she drew a picture of Olivia. She knew Eli didn't want to know about Olivia because it hurt too much. They had a lovely conversation at dinner and when it was time for tea, Sally pulled out the picture she drew of Olivia. Sally didn't say much, but handed the picture to Eli. Eli was confused by looked at the picture.

"That's your daughter Eli….She just turned 30…"

"Sally….I don't want to hear this…." Eli looked at the picture of his daughter. His sweet Olivia, whom he never met.

"She is your daughter, Eli." Sally spat.

"I can't Sal…..She looks so much like Maya…..I just cannot." Eli cried. Sally pulled out the drawings of the children and handed it to Eli.

"All I'm asking that you make an attempt…..You're a grandpa Eli….Olivia married and has children….He poor husband was murdered…..So it's just her and the children."

"I can't hear this longer!" Eli went to get up, but Sally was getting upset!
"She is your daughter ELI! DOES THAT NOT MEAN ANYTHING TO YOU?"

"YOU THINK I LIKE NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE MY DAUGHTER? THAT IT HAS BEEN EASY FOR ME SINCE MAYA'S DEATH! I LOVED HER SO MUCH! SHE WAS THE BEST OF ME! And the society we live in…..I WOULD BE A DANGER FOR OLIVIA." Eli burnested.

"ALL I'M ASKING IS THAT YOU TRY ELI! THAT GIRL DESERVE TO KNOW HER FATHER IS ALIVE! I CAN'T KEEP LYING TO HER ANYMORE ELI!"

"Just….give me….some time okay?" Eli pleaded.

"Okay, brother okay." Sally sighed.