A/N-Just as a warning this chapter includes some violence. For those of you who want to pass over I understand. Also for those of your who are reading my other stories this is a whole new Fitz and Olivia. I am exploring my creative side.

Mellie was sitting at Blair House stunned at the turn of events that had taken place over the last week. Mellie had heard about Olivia's career since becoming the First Lady. She knew she was good at what she did, but Mellie felt she was better. So far she had lost every battle with Olivia.

From the moment that Olivia had laid into her she had been on the move. She had seen more happen in a week at the White House than she had in six months.

Olivia had spoken with Andrew and Hal. Andrew didn't want to be a father and gladly signed away his parental rights so that Fitz could adopt Karen. Big Jerry was dead so it made it easy when it came to Jerry.

Mellie first mistake was not believing Olivia. She contested Fitz trying to adopt the two teenagers. Hal wanted to be there for his child, and actually was seeking primary custody of Teddy which Fitz was supporting.

When Mellie didn't get the paperwork back to Olivia within 24 hours Olivia became a beast. DNA results were released showing that the President had no biological children, but was seeking to adopt the teenagers. He released a statement supporting Hal when it was leaked that he was Teddy's father, and wanted primary custody of his son because Mellie wasn't taking care of Teddy the nannies were.

It was also leaked that the children had sat down with family court judge Verna Thornton. The children would be headed to boarding school soon, but it was what they wanted and they wanted the court to allow Fitz to have visitation and adopt them.

Olivia was sitting in her makeshift office when Mellie had come in after the leaks. Olivia felt her at the door, "I told you that you didn't want to mess with me. I told you my nuclear was not the same nuclear as Fitz. I'm doing this mostly for Fitz and the children, but I'm going to be honest this is also payback. Had you listened I wouldn't have gotten this chance, but you are still the same Mellie. The problem is I'm not the same Olivia. So do your best Mellie but it will never be enough."

Olivia stood up and closed the door in Mellie's face. That should have given Mellie pause, but it didn't completely.

Two days after the leak they finally sat down and did an exclusive interview with Robin Roberts. Mellie tried to sweet talk her way out of the mess she was in, but she only made it worse. Especially when the children didn't come to her defense. She was forced to concede on national television that the children would be able to see Fitz whenever they wanted. She would also not stand in his way of him legally adopting the kids.

During Mellie's segment she thought that she was home free now that the issue with the children was resolved. Mellie wasn't prepared for the new leak that she likes to blackmail people when she doesn't get what she wants. Olivia had leaked a call Mellie made from Blair House.

By the time Mellie walked out the room she was at a complete loss for words. She was losing and she was losing bad. She was running out of cards to play, but she placed a call from her burner phone. She was not going to let this bitch win.

Meanwhile Fitz approval ratings had double in the last couple of days. They had decided to hold off on heading to Camp David to handle the children. During his interview with Mellie and the kids he was praised for his patience, support of the kids, and not disrespecting Mellie. During his segment with Robin he showed a ton of support for President-Elect Sally Langston.

He applauded the country for believing that a woman could be the Leader of the Free World. He made it known that he supported equal rights for women especially equal pay. He also expressed his support of blended family and adoption. He admitted that he had learned a lot as he was going through his divorce, and felt he could do more good as a private citizen than as President.

Robin asked about any specific plans once he left office. He told her he planned to take some time to travel and relax. He had not decided where he was going to settle down at, and what he wanted to do other than support the children through their transition.

After the interview was over Fitz was sitting in the Oval office with Cyrus and Lauren. Olivia had turned Fitz's image around in a matter of days. He was no longer the President who gave up, couldn't handle his personal life and professional life, and wasn't a leader. They watched as Senators and Congress people from both side of the aisle support the President. Many wished him well and hoped to work with him in the future.

Cyrus looked at the President, "Why are you not married to Olivia? You guys would be political gold."

"Because I screwed up and also because I'm apolitical so hence why he is in this mess to begin with."

Fitz smiled, "Cyrus, stick around for act two. You will see us together doing what we always wanted to do when we were in college."

Lauren asked, "Which is?"

"To make the world a better place"

Lauren smiled, "Well count me in to be around to see this act come together. It looks really good so far."

Olivia smiled, "Good, because you have been a good friend to Fitz and now to me. Something I don't have a lot of."

Lauren hugged her, "Well count me as a friend."

Cyrus nodded his head, "Ditto, and again I'm sorry Olivia for being out of line the first time we met. I wish you were around earlier. Fitz is now the man I always knew he could be. While I'm sad he will not be here for four more years I believe he will do a lot of good with you around. I'll support you guys."

Olivia went over and hugged Cyrus and to Fitz's surprise he hugged her back, "Good to know. We have some ideas that you could be of some use for when we get back."

Cyrus nodded.

Olivia turned to Fitz, "Tom is going to take the kids and I over to the townhouse to meet Terry. I have a session and then the kids have sessions with her. They packed a bag to stay the night. Will you be able to join us for dinner later?"

Fitz nodded, "Yes I just have a meeting and a short conference call. Then I'll head over to the house. Do I need to bring anything?"

"Nope Marta stocked up the kitchen so we are good. I'm going to stay home tomorrow I've been going for three days straight unless you need me to come here."

"No Livvie. Rest. I have pulled the kids out of school. Do you mind if they stay at the house tomorrow for a change of scenery?"

"Nope, I could use the company."

The kids came into the office with their bags. They made it over to the couple.

Fitz smiled, "Livvie says that you guys can hang out at the house with her tomorrow so you can get away from the madness."

The kids nodded. They hugged Fitz and headed out.

Once they were in the car Olivia could tell it was something on the kid's mind.

Olivia said, "Ask away. Whatever is on your mind ask me."

Jerry looked at her, "Why did you walk away from dad? You guys seem so in love, and why do you care about us? Don't stepparents try to get rid of the children? You are doing the total opposite."

Olivia put her head down which made Jerry feel bad. He didn't want or mean to come across as rude. Olivia had been nothing but nice to them.

"I'm sorry Olivia. I didn't mean to sound crass."

Olivia shook her head, "I didn't take it that way. When my mom died I struggled with her death. My dad was nothing like yours. He treated my mom and I like crap. When she died I was all alone. I became depressed and start cutting. When I met your dad things were great for me until your grandfather was determined to get rid of me. I started cutting, but I stopped when your dad started asking questions. I did however start medicines which helped. When you dad chose me over money your mom and grandfather threatened to tell your dad. Deep down I knew he would support me, but I was so embarrassed. I didn't want my past to come to the light so I agreed to leave your dad. Then I found out I was pregnant and the investigator told them. I aborted the baby. They tried to pay me off but I didn't accept the money. Despite what you mother has told you being a dad is everything to Fitz, and there is nothing he won't do for his children. Although his blood doesn't run through your veins you are his children. I'm not threatened by you. He can love me and you and any children we have. I can love you. Your dad and I had wonderful moms who died and horrible dads. His has died and I don't know if mine has, and when he does I'll feel safer. So you aren't charity to me or to Fitz. We just believe you both deserve the best despite the crap around you."

Jerry went over to Olivia and hugged her and cried. She held him and allowed him to cry. Karen came on the other side and she consoled her. "You guys are going to be okay. Terry will help you sort through your emotions, and soon you will get away from D.C."

Karen looked at Olivia, "I'm sorry Liv."

"For what?"

"What our family has put you through. Nobody deserves to be treated the way you and dad have. I'm sorry."

"You apologized to your dad and he accepted your apology. Did you hurt him? Yes, but has he moved on yes. You were pawns in a game, and as children you did as you were told. You know better so now you do better. Treat people how you want to be treated. When you get back to the White House apologize. You will be amazed how much that will mean to them, and they see your attitude has change."

Jerry looked at her, "I hope you and dad get married. You deserve it after everything you've been through."

Olivia smiled and kissed his forehead, "Well if we do you both will be there and in the wedding okay."

Karen grinned, "Deal."

Tom helped them in the house. He went to the guest apartment and told Olivia to call him if she needed anything.

Terry arrived a short time later. She spent the next 90 minutes with the children. She could tell they were reluctant at first, but they really began to open up half-way through. She assured them that she wouldn't share what they discussed as long as they were of no harm to themselves and others which they were not.

Once they were done it was Olivia's turn. Olivia told them that there were sandwiches in the refrigerator and snacks in the pantry. She also told them that the family room now had a Wii and X-box.

Terry smiled and hugged Olivia when she came in, "Hi Olivia. You look great."

"Thanks I feel better these days now that I am back on my meds, and doing sessions with you. I also took your advice and started a journal. Some days I have a lot to say about serious stuff, and other days it looks like I'm a teenager talking about my crush."

"That's okay because you are being authentic and honest with yourself, and that is important."

"So from your standpoint how are you and Fitz doing?"

"Better than I expected even with the drama of his soon to be ex-wife."

"Does she scare you?"

"No, the only thing I am scared of is losing Fitz and those children still end up traumatized more than they already are."

"Why do they matter to you so much?"

"Because they remind me of myself, and I wish that someone would have stood up for me. They didn't ask for this. All three of them have learned so much in a short amount of time. Fitz is trying to do right not only by them, but himself. For once I refused to run when he needs me. He is a package deal, and that is okay by me."

"I will say that they have a lot of respect for you. Without sharing anything personal they are scared, but between you and Fitz they feel like they have a chance to be better."

"Terry, when my mom died I was lost. I had nowhere to turn. I don't want that for them. I don't know if Mellie is going to change. My gut says no. I want to learn how to put as much effort as I do in my professional life in my personal life. For so long they have been two different people, and I need that to change. Not for Fitz but for myself. I want to be okay."

"Well Olivia you have admitted that. That is always the first step to admit there is a problem. You have voluntarily went back on your medicine, and taking an anti-depressant doesn't make you crazy. It makes you smart. Your brain needs this medicine, and it is not something you have to remain on forever. Continue to do what you are doing. Don't hide from yourself. When you want to quit tap into the professional Olivia who never backs down from a battle. Even if you lose a round doesn't mean you lost the battle."

They continued to talk about another 20 minutes. They called Fitz and checked in as a couple. They were focusing on the kids, but they were communicating with each other. They were definitely progressing, and working hard. Terry was pleased. The endgame was them, but they were working on themselves as individuals as well.

Once they finished up and Olivia walked Terry out she went and cooked dinner. Fitz had called and told her that an emergency came up. He didn't know when he would be done. She offered to bring him something. He told her he would grab a sandwich for the moment.

Olivia & the kids enjoyed dinner together. They talked and decided to watch a movie. The three of them were not aware that their lives were about to change forever.

Fitz was at his desk when Lauren came rushing in. She told him that there was a gentleman name Huck demanding to see him. He said it was a matter of life and death. Fitz didn't recognize the name at first. Then he remembered Olivia telling him that Huck got her the information needed to get her marriage annulled to Edison.

Huck was brought in. Huck introduced himself and he hit play. As Fitz listened to the tape all the color drained from his face. Anger creeped in.

Huck knew that look. This wasn't the President in front of him. He tried to call Tom, but no answer. He made a call and demanded that Mellie be brought to him immediately.

When she walked in with Lauren Fitz literally took her by the throat and held her against the wall. They were all shocked for a second, but Huck had to stop him. He was going to kill her, and they needed her at the moment.

Huck told him she would get hers but right now they needed information so he let go and she dropped to the floor.

Mellie screamed, "Fitz, have you lost your damn mind? I should have you arrested!"

Huck turned and looked at her, "I didn't save you because I like you or that you are a woman. I saved him from killing you so we can find out some information. Why did you call Edison and give him the address where Olivia was staying?"

At first she tried to play it off which made Fitz mad, "You got ten seconds to start talking or I am going to hold you under the Patriot Act, and I will make sure that you are tortured until your last breath now answer the damn question."

"I was mad. She was ruining me and thought that she would get away with it. I knew that Edison was looking for her. I don't know why. He said he wanted to punish her for what she did. I thought she would get beat up."

"So you gave him the address knowing she would be there tonight. Did you not care about your kids?"

"What do Karen & Jerry have to do with it? They told me they were staying with you tonight?"

"Yes Mellie at my townhouse. I was headed there, but then I was told there was some emergency which I think was a set-up to keep me here. They are there with Olivia."

Huck's phone rang. "It is my girlfriend. I sent her and back-up over to check on Olivia."

"Quinn what's going on?"

"It's bad Huck. Tom was knocked out. I'm told he has a pretty bad concussion. Olivia was stabbed several times and beaten. Jerry & Olivia were protected Karen. Jerry got cut on the arm, but when the guy tried to stab him again Olivia pushed him out the way. She forced them to run to the panic room and locked themselves in. She was beaten and stabbed, but she protected the kids. Karen was untouched thanks to her and Jerry. Jerry's may require surgery on that arm. He said he heard the men say Mellie didn't tell them about the kids, but they were trying to kill them because they were witnesses. She is being taken to Georgetown Memorial. She will have to go into surgery immediately."

"Quinn, this is President Grant we will make arrangements to sent agents over to the hospital. Stay with my children please. I don't trust them with anyone else."

"They are right here. Do you want to talk to them a moment?"

"Please..."

Jerry took the phone. Karen was too distraught to speak, "Dad"

"Jerry, how are you son?"

"My arm hurts but it could have been worse if it wasn't for Olivia. Dad, she is hurt really bad. When we got to the panic room we saw them. They kept beating here when she wouldn't tell them where we were. She was stabbed blocking them from hurting us. Mom had something to do with this dad. She set Olivia up."

"I know son. I just found out. I'm so sorry. I'll be there soon."

"Dad, please don't make us go back to her. We almost died tonight because of her. Olivia is fighting for her life because of us. It is because she stood up to mom for us I bet. If she dies we have taken something else from you."

"Son, Livvie is a fighter. She was doing what she felt was right. I will protect you. Quinn is going to get you to the hospital. I will be there shortly I promise. I love you and Karen so much."

"Love you to dad."

Fitz was about to hang up when he heard Jerry called him, "Yes Jerry."

"She said to tell you that if she doesn't make it that she had never stopped loving you. She loved us. She did the right thing."

Fitz composed himself, "Thank you. I'll see you soon."

Fitz hung up the phone. He looked at Cyrus, "I want a floor set up to take care of the three of them. I only want the best taking care of them. I don't care what you have to do to make sure that happens. Any decisions come through me."

Cyrus nodded and walked out. He turned to Lauren, "Call Terry and get her to the hospital. I need someone I trust to check on them. Please call her friends Abby & Harrison and arrange for them to be picked up by Secret Service and brought to the hospital. I will speak with them. I don't want the children out of my sight so can you have things for the three of us packed to be taken to the hospital, and bring them over later."

Lauren nodded and left. He turned to Huck. "I need you and Quinn to get to the bottom of this. I want Edison picked up. Take him to a safe location of your choice. This is not being handled through the legal system. I am revoking the First Lady's immunity. Hold her wherever you want. kept her alive and fed for the time being till I get the whole picture."

Fitz walked over to Mellie who was now crying after hearing what had happened. This was not what she wanted. She wasn't trying to hurt her kids. She didn't expect him to try to kill Olivia.

Fitz spoke with nothing but venom and hate in his voice, "You better pray to whatever God you pray to that Olivia doesn't die. If she dies because of your bullshit you are going to die, and not because of the death penalty. I'm going to have you killed, and I am going to make sure it is slow and very painful."

"I didn't want this. I would never hurt my kids."

Fitz screamed, "Yet here we are. You decided to play this game. See Olivia is right when it comes to going nuclear she is more deadly than me, but when it comes to me protecting my family which is her and those children I have no problem wiping out the world. See here is where I am just like my dad when you mess with what is mine I will blow down everyone's house. Unlike my dad I am smarter than him, and I have people who are loyal. I could kill you and they will never find your body. Remember that."

Huck knew who Fitz was. What people don't know is that Fitz had several successful missions in the Navy. Those missions were not on the books, and he had killed several threats to the United States. He also headed B-613. Some Presidents ran this group which protected the Republic and some put someone they trusted at the helm.

Huck use to be part of B-613 but had gotten out so he could lead a normal life. You could find nothing on this group officially, and you would never know who use to be part of this group. They were your CEOs, Suburban moms, bankers, President, etc. Fitz. The best way to describe Fitz was he was Batman. Don't let the suit fool you. He had a special set of skills. Huck knew that Fitz realized who he was once he saw his face. Edison was going to be sorry he ever went after Olivia.

A/N-So I told you that there was going to be some violence. I told you that Fitz and Olivia would be different from how I ever wrote them, and in the next couple of chapters you will continue to see this.

Olivia's dad will make an appearance down the road, but he is a regular man in this story. No high-profile government job. As you can see B-613 is in this story, but my own version of the organization.

I can only tell you that Olivia will not die. I will say give you something to look forward to, and that is that Mellie doesn't get a pass in this story.

Stay tuned.