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Olivia woke up at 5:30 am, an hour before her alarm clock was set to go off. Olivia hadn't slept well the night before as she thought about Mellie's campaign, Vanessa's death, Jake's well-being, and her father. There was so much happening in Olivia's life she didn't know which thing needed her attention the most. Olivia had successfully made the necessary changes to Mellie's campaign and after the press conference later that morning the only thing she had to for Mellie was cheer her on as she continued to push towards the Oval. On to Vanessa, nothing was going to bring her back from the dead, but Olivia knew she could start planning the memorial. As for Jake, he was a big boy and could handle himself however, Olivia still worried about him. Olivia just had to believe that Jake would talk to her when he was ready. In regards to her father, Olivia had no idea what to think; as much as she wanted to figure out and put a stop to whatever her dad was scheming, getting involved with her father had never gotten her anywhere. Every time Olivia tried to stop him, he won; he always won and for now Olivia was going to stop trying to win.

After spending a half hour lying in bed mulling over her many thoughts and eventually ending up back where she started; having no idea what her priority should be, Olivia decided to get up and get for her day. If there was one thing Olivia knew she had to do, it was to be at Mellie's press conference at 11am with Jake.

Olivia chose to let Jake sleep until he needed to get up, so she turned off the alarm clock and headed to the kitchen. Olivia started a pot of coffee, and put a couple of pieces of bread in the toaster before picking up the morning paper and taking a seat at the table.

It didn't take Olivia long to spot the headline: Newly-wed Vanessa Ballard Dies in Bizarre Burglary Stabbing. Olivia skimmed the article, although she has already fully aware of what occurred.

"Anything good?" Jake yawned, making his presence known.

"Same old, same old." Olivia replied, flipping back to the front page. "There's an article about Vanessa in here." Olivia added.

"And?" Jake asked, as he poured two cups of coffee, bringing one to Olivia and taking a seat beside her.

"They called it a 'Bizarre Burglary Stabbing'." Olivia answered.

"Hmm…" Jake responded as he sipped his coffee.

"How are you doing?" Olivia questioned softly, her voice full of concern.

"I'm going to get in the shower." Jake stated, getting up from the table.

"Jake." Olivia protested weakly, as he avoided her question.

"Just leave it alone Liv. I'm fine." Jake replied before walking off towards the bathroom.

Olivia didn't say anything; she turned her attention back to the morning paper and her cup of coffee. Clearly, Jake needed a little more time to deal with his emotions and accept his loss.

Olivia knew that Jake had never truly loved Vanessa and their entire relationship had been built on a lie, but Olivia never wanted Vanessa killed, especially for all of the unknown sacrifices she had for Jake and her father. Olivia just hated seeing the effect that Vanessa's death was having on Jake, he seemed to shut down internally.

Olivia got up to retrieve the toast she had made, spreading strawberry jam on each piece of bread before returning to the table and picking the newspaper up again. Olivia flipped through the pages as she gazed over what else was happening in Washington D.C. Olivia was so distracted by the article on Vanessa she had skipped over the story on Mellie's new campaign manager. Olivia smiled as she finished reading the article; a few political insiders had comment positively on Pope's decision to bow out now, quoting that it was admirable for Olivia to put her friendship with Mellie ahead of their professional relationship.

Olivia finished the article pleased with her handiwork and proceeded to her bedroom to get ready for the day, hoping that Jake had finished his shower.

Olivia and Jake got ready and headed down to OPA for a little while before going over to press conference. With Jake's help Olivia and her team began planning Vanessa's memorial service.

"It's going to be a beautiful service Jake." Olivia commented as she and Jake sat alone in the conference room.

"I know. I saw how you planned Harrison's." Jake replied softly, knowing that Olivia was planning the perfect memorial for Vanessa. "Are you ready to go?" Jake asked after a few moments of silence.

"Yes." Olivia replied, as she got up to retrieve her purse and coat. "Quinn, Huck, Jake and I are heading out now; we should be back in about an hour or so." Olivia called out as she and Jake walked through the office towards the elevator.

Mellie's press conference went perfectly. The crowd was sentimental towards Jake and completely supported his decision to step down during the difficult time. It also helped that Jake was very emotional when speaking about Vanessa, which really hit close to home with the reporters and others in the audience. Senator Mathews and Mellie both carried out their roles flawlessly and it seemed that Olivia could make another mark in the win column.

Olivia told Mellie that she would monitor the news outlets over the next 72 hours to see how this news was handled, but Olivia was confident that nothing but positive press would come from this announcement as many mourned for Jake's loss and were impressed with Mellie's new running mate.

Later that evening Olivia sat her office wrapping up a few things as she prepared to go home. A lot had been done during the day and she felt good about where things were going. Olivia had sent Jake home a couple of hours ago, so that he could relax.

***SUNDAY EVENING***

"Jake, are you ready?" Olivia asked impatiently as she paced in the living room. Olivia didn't want to be late to dinner with her father.

"Yes, I'm ready. But really Liv you need to relax. Your dad asked us to be there at 7, its 6, and it only takes 15 minutes to drive there. Maybe 25 minutes if there is traffic." Jake could see that this evening was stressing Olivia out; it had been since she told him that Rowan expected to see the two of them for dinner every Sunday.

"I know how long it takes to get there." Olivia snapped back.

"Hey, Liv, relax." Jake soothed as he walked over to Liv and placed both hands on her arms to stop her from pacing. "Everything is going to be ok; we are just going to dinner with your father. Take a deep breath."

"I just get anxious around him." Olivia said letting out a sigh.

"I know. Come here." Jake commented as he pulled Olivia into a hug, instantly feeling her body relax in his arms.

Olivia and Jake arrived on Rowan's doorstep 10 minutes early. Olivia knocked confidently before reaching for Jake's hand.

"I have been waiting your arrival." Rowan greeted them. "Olivia, how are you?" Rowan asked, giving his daughter a warm embrace.

"Busy, but good." Olivia replied.

"And how about you Jake?" Rowan asked extending his hand out. "I'm sorry for your loss."

"I'm hanging in there, thank you. And how are you?" Jake questioned as he followed Olivia and Rowan into the kitchen.

"The Smithsonian keeps me very busy these days. They want to add a digital exhibit, to make it more interactive. I don't know about all that high-tech stuff, but we shall see." Rowan explained. "Dinner is just about ready; I think the chicken just needs a few more minutes. Jake would you be as kind as to fetch us the Pinot Noir, from the wine cooler, it is the lone bottle on the top self." Jake nodded before heading off to get the bottle on wine.

"So how are things going, I saw Mellie's press conference, pure brilliance. And the way Jake addressed Vanessa, it was very moving." Rowan replied.

"It was." Olivia agreed through gritted teeth, wishing her father would refrain from speaking Vanessa's name. Olivia didn't want to see any conflict between her father and Jake at this dinner.

"And how are things between you and Jake?" Rowan continued to question.

"We're good." Olivia responded, not wanting to elaborate on her relationship. Jake returning with the evening's wine saved Olivia from answering any more of her father's questions as she quickly made herself useful by retrieving three wine glasses.

Olivia was surprised with how well dinner had gone; besides a few tense moments when Vanessa was mentioned everything had gone smoothly and Jake was right, Olivia had nothing to worry about. Although the dinner was going better than she expected, Olivia couldn't wait to leave her father's presence. After everything he had done, the crimes he had committed, the people he had killed and the lives he had ruined Olivia couldn't stand to spend extended periods of time with her father.

Olivia passed the time by listening to the conversations that Jake and her father had, finding it strange how well Jake got along with Rowan despite everything he did to ruin Jake's life. But, that was just the type of guy that Jake was, he rarely held grudges and he learned how to move on.

Throughout the night Olivia kept her eye on Jake to ensure she would catch any signs of an explosion before it was too late. When it became apparent that Jake wasn't going to start anything, Olivia couldn't help but continue to watch him, she kept stealing glances of him. Olivia loved to light stubble that Jake was growing; it made him look poised and defined his jaw line, bringing out the features of his face. Olivia also admired how Jake's charcoal grey button-up pulled tightly at his muscles, this made Olivia lick her lips ever so slightly.

Olivia was relieved when she and Jake were finally able to leave. One dinner was successfully completed, and no lives were threatened. Rowan wished Olivia and Jake a goodnight following the promise of meeting again next Sunday at the same time.

"That went well." Olivia stated as she got in the car.

"Yeah, it did." Jake agreed as they go onto the freeway. "Can I help you with something?" Jake asked as this was the fourth or fifth time he had caught Olivia looking at him during the car ride, not to mention the few times he had seen her staring at dinner.

"I'm sure you could help me with a lot of things." Liv said seductively as she placed a hand lightly on Jake's thigh. Jake didn't respond, but he could feel the effect Liv's touch was having on him. Jake tried to keep his eyes on the road, while watching Olivia.

Olivia kept her hand resting on the middle of Jake's thigh for a few minutes before she slowly moved it up higher. "Fuck." Jake cursed under his breath hitting the breaks. Why was he now sitting in bumper to bumper traffic? Jake was trying to keep calm, but Olivia was beginning to push the right buttons.

"What's wrong?" Olivia asked innocently as she moved her hand up to his groin. Olivia had barely done anything and Jake could already feel himself getting hard.

"I have no idea why we are in traffic and I have you over here distracting me." Jake replied.

"You don't like my distraction?" Olivia questioned flirtatiously as she reached over a little and began palming Jake's member. Jake let out a deep moan. "Because that reaction tells me otherwise." Jake let out a slow breath as he kept his eyes on the road.

Olivia seemed to be inspired by traffic speeding up, because as traffic picked up the pace so did she, palming Jake harder. "Liv." Jake warned, not knowing how much more he could take, luckily they were almost back to Liv's apartment. Olivia ignored Jake's warning and continued by taking things up a notch. Olivia managed to unbuckle Jake's belt and slip her hand inside. Jake moaned loudly as Olivia's hand made contact with his member.

Jake knew that if he was going to make it back to Liv's without having to pullover and finish what she started than he was going to have to even the playing field. With one swift motion Jake kept one hand on the steering wheel and slipped the other under the hem of Olivia's dress. Olivia let out an audible gasp when she felt Jake's fingers brush up against her panties. "What are you doing Jake?" Olivia breathed as she threw her head back against the headrest.

"Two can play this game." Jake teased, as he felt how wet she was against his fingers.

"If that's the way it's gonna be." Olivia retaliated, as she began stroking Jake's full length. Jake did all he could to contain himself, but Olivia's hand was no match for him. Olivia smirked knowing she had Jake right where she wanted him.

Jake was not going to go down without a fight, as he pulled off the freeway, Jake pushed Olivia's panties aside and slipped one finger inside of her. The moan Olivia let out almost caused Jake to lose it right then and there. Jake took pride in the noises he was consistently able to get from Olivia.

Once Olivia regained her focus, she worked Jake faster and harder, feeling him hardening in her hand by the minute. As Jake pulled into the parking structure of Olivia's apartment he slipped a second finger into her, causing another load moan to escape her lips. Olivia was relieved when Jake made the quick turn into the first vacant parking space.

Jake had barely shut off the care before Olivia was in his lap grinding into his hips and attacking his lips. Jake moved the driver's seat back giving them more room, knowing that neither of them was going to leave the car without be satisfied.

Jake ran his fingers through Olivia hair as he kissed her neck. Olivia quickly worked to unbutton Jake's shirt needing that skin to skin contact. As Olivia worked on Jake's shirt, he unzipped her dress and pulled it up and over Olivia's head, revealing her bare chest. "No bra." Jake moaned, as he messaged one breast and then the other. Olivia just smiled, seeing how much that had turned him on.

When Olivia leaned down to kiss Jake, the contact of their two bare chests sent a shiver down her spine, she was ready. She needed Jake now. "Pants." Olivia ordered in between kisses as they tried to create enough separation between their bodies for Jake to lower his pants.

As Jake freed his member, Olivia could feel herself dripping wet. "I need you Jake." Olivia moaned as she kissed Jake passionately. Jake removed her panties and slowly guided her on top of him. As soon as Olivia had adjusted to him Jake picked the pace up, thrusting into her. Olivia responded by grinding into him, they were both beyond ready to be satisfied.

Jake kissed Olivia's neck as he continued to move in and out of her. Jake could feel himself getting there, but refused to climax until Olivia did. With one more hard thrust Olivia climaxed, letting out a loud moan. Jake was right behind her, feeling the toe-curling pleasure.

Olivia rested her head on Jake's shoulder, allowing herself to come down from her high before moving. Jake wrapped his arms around her, leaving soft kisses on her bare shoulder as he waited for his breathing to return to normal.

"That was absolutely mind-blowing. Wow! That may have been the best sex ever." Olivia commented.

"You started all of this." Jake replied, smiling, happy to have pleased Olivia once again.

"And boy did you end it." Olivia added, laughing.

"Honestly, I didn't know if I was going to make it all the way back here." Jake said with a chuckle. Olivia nodded.

"As amazing as that was, there is a big, comfy bed upstairs with our names on it. I would love to cuddle and watch a movie with you." Olivia responded as she moved over to the passenger seat and got dressed.

"I would love that." Jake stated with a smile as he buttoned his shirt.

"Last one up's a rotten egg." Olivia called as she jumped out of the car and made a bee line for the elevator.

"Hey." Jake yelled after her as he sprinted up the stairs. Olivia and Jake arrived at Liv's door simultaneously.

"Tie." Olivia smiled.

"Tie." Jake confirmed giving her a kiss as they walked into the apartment