Chapter 6: When Christmas Comes to Town…

Fitz and Olivia were still sitting on the couch in a much heated, hands everywhere make out session. Their lips had been attached to the other for about 10-15 minutes now. If they weren't on the train, clothes would have probably been off by now. Olivia finally broke the kiss, and put her head down on Fitz's shoulder. Fitz was rubbing his hands up and down her back, hips, and trying to slip them up her dress.

Once his hands made it up the dress she tapped them away. "Ah no…that you are going to have to wait. Plus, um,"

"Livy what is it?" He was kissing her kneck.

"Fitz, we have an audience." Fitz turned around and saw her entire staff bugging Tom and Hal to let them back inside the train car. They could even hear Abby saying "Boys you let us in there. Or I swear someone is going to get kicked in their junk!"

"Fitz I know you want more of this but if we don't let them in here, Tom or Hal is going to be singing soprano. Plus you have some explaining to do."

"Okay, but you are mine after this train ride is over. No interruptions, just me and you."

"Really and how the heck are you going to pull that off."

"Well the press thinks that I am still in Santa Barbara at the ranch. So no one knows I am here. So after this train stops, I am spending Xmas Eve with my future wife at her place. I am going to sleep in her arms and wake up to her on Christmas Morning. The perfect gift, well besides you saying yes to my marriage proposal."

"And how the heck are you going to get off this train without being noticed Fitz?"

"But as Santa Claus of course!"

"Oh Lord, I am marrying the President of Dorkness."

"What, the President of Dorkness? I thought you liked Santa Claus. You seem to like being in his lap at the moment." Fitz said kissing her neck and ears.

"Fitz, quit it. You've thought of everything haven't you."

"Yes I have. I have been planning this for months. To have you back in my arms, as my fiancée, is a dream come true for me Livy. I am not letting you go anytime soon."

"Fitz, you're too much. We best let the gang in now." He gave in but he REALLY didn't want to though.

/

Fitz braced himself and was ready for the parade of questions from everyone. The first was from Olivia's staff who all wanted to know how their relationship started. The couple told them how Cyrus hired her to work on his campaign. Fitz used her exact words on how she pegged his marriage and why he was loosing. Olivia told them how they both tried to deny their feelings for one another but how they felt was just too strong to deny.

Olivia spoke up saying why she left the White House and Fitz behind almost two years ago. Her sadness, and how difficult it was for her to walk away from him. Fitz told them all about the sex tape, and how it was their first time. They did not hold anything back. The entire room feel silent.

Then it was time for one of the biggest questions, Cy asked him.

"Okay Mr. President, how in the hell did you get a divorce and have no one find out about it. You didn't even warn me. You tell me everything. And more importantly how the heck did you get Mellie to agree to it?" Cy asked.

Olivia was now out of his lap, looking at him. Fitz had not let her get to far away from him but he knew she was getting freaked out. Her breathing was becoming quicke

"After the 20/20 interview I made my mind up that I did not want to live a lie anymore. I do not love Mellie and she does not love me. We only stayed together this long to get into the White House. It wasn't until I met Liv, that I realized what I had been missing. The baby that Mellie is carrying is not mine. She has had a lover, or guy she's been with forever. He is the father and is in love with Mellie. I told her that she could be free to be with him. She thought I was crazy but deep down I know it was what she wanted.

"She fought me on the divorce in the beginning. But in the end she signed the papers the beginning of December. I got her to sign them by telling her even if I got Liv to say yes to my marriage proposal, she could still have First Lady privileges. The secret service will still protect her even after Liv and I are married. She can still come into the White House but must not cause any problems. The baby will not carry my name. He is not mine. Just his first and last name will be released to the press at the birth nothing more.

"Since she can still have some First Lady rights she signed the papers. No one will call her the "ex" first lady and she will be allowed to still travel promoting her ideas after Liv and I are married. She's not technically loosing anything but once Liv and I are married she obviously won't be living at the White House anymore. She's practically moved out already.

"I also made everyone involved in my divorce to sign non-disclosure agreements. Anyone who breathes any of this to the press without written consent from me, ends up in lots of trouble. Once Liv and I are married, then we will take the next steps to announce everything from there."

"So when is the wedding going to be?" Abby asked him.

Olivia looked at him. "My god, we are not getting married tomorrow are we?"

"No, despite how much I want that, how does New Years Day sound?" Fitz answered looking at LIv.

"OH cool, a year from now, 2014. Plenty of time to get things ready." Said Quinn.

Olivia looked at Fitz and new in an instant that is not what he meant. "Um that is not what he meant. We're getting married in a week aren't we, Fitz?"

"Yes Livy we are. I am not waiting any longer than that to be your husband. I am ending this year as your fiancée and starting the new one as your husband."

"Fitz, are you crazy. That is not enough time. I'll never get all the planning done."

"You don't have to. Do remember when we were together we talked about our perfect wedding?"

"Holy crap you didn't? You mean you remember all that?"

"Yes Livy I do and took care of everything. The only part I was missing was you until now. Once I got my divorce in motion I planned everything for our wedding. Our perfect day."

"Fitz, Oh my god! You're just too much right now. But a dress. I need a dress."

"I have dresses waiting for you in Santa Barbara the day after Christmas. No I haven't seen any of them. Karen helped me pick some out. The wedding is at the ranch. Tomorrow morning after breakfast we fly out there to see the kids for Christmas dinner. They made me promise to come back not married to you already. Jerry and Karen know me to well."

"But there's so much more to do than me getting a dress. Bridesmaids, etc? Abby will you be my maid of honor?

"OH my gosh Liv yes." Abby ran over and hugged her.

"Quinn and Georgia will you be my bridesmaids?"

"Hell yah we will." They said together.

"Cy," he looked at her, "I would be honored if you gave me away."

"Livy, I don't know what to say. Yes of course." Cy answered her kissing her cheek.

"Thank Liv you just stole my best man." Fitz teased her.

"Mr. President I am honored," said Cyrus, "but I can do both."

"Stephen and Harrison I would be honored if you would be groomsmen. My son Jerry is one also. Karen is a bridesmaid for Liv already. Well if Liv doesn't mind." Liv nodded that is was fine.

"James I want you to take our photos." Olivia asked him.

"Olivia I am touched. But I am journalist. My picture taking skills are rusty." Said James.

"It's fine James really. But I need someone that I can trust not to leak any photos of us to the press."

"Sure. I get my new camera ready." James answered.

"Huck I am going to give you temporary clearance to work with the secret service to bump up security. My ranch is going to need an extra pair of eyes and yours would be best. Plus Liv trusts you above all else, so I know nothing will happen."

"I am honored Sir. I will do my best." Huck shook Fitz's hand.

"Mr. President," said Quinn "Um, how did you set this train ride up for all of us? No one's asked and I know I am not the only one wondering."

"Well a few Christmas' ago Liv and I watched this movie together. I remembered how much she loved the movie. I heard about this train ride and arranged this as soon as tickets came on sale. The organization that does this ride blocked this car out so no one could purchase tickets." Fitz said.

"Well how did you get Tom Hanks to play the conductor?" Quinn said.

"I knew he voiced the conductor in the movie and the other characters. I met him a few times when I was governor in California. We kept in contact via email over the years. He supported my campaign to the White House. I called him to do this for me and he said yes. That's it." Fitz smiled at Olivia.

"Wow, I guess it pays to be the Leader of the Free World." Quinn answered him.

"Yes it does. Okay now that all that is settled. Let's sit back and enjoy the ride back. I have to suit up soon. No one can know that I am here outside of this car." Fitz said.

/

Everyone relaxed, chit chatted and enjoyed the ride back. Olivia needed a "pit stop" so she excused herself. She also needed a minute to gather her thoughts about everything.

Fitz wanted Tom or Hal to go with her but she insisted she would be fine. She went into the bathroom and splashed some water onto her face. After she dried her hands she decided to walk back to the open part of the train car. There was an open area on this car. It was the caboose after all. She had never felt happier but after everything that had transpired she needed some "me one minute" time.

She stood there looking at all the lights, remembering the part of the movie when the little girl sang "When Christmas Comes to Town." Fitz was beginning to wonder where she was, and excused himself to go find her. He was missing her already. He walked closer to the back of the train and heard her voice singing….

"The best time of the year

When everyone comes home

With all this Christmas cheer

It's hard to be alone

Putting up the Christmas tree

With friends who come around

It's so much fun

When Christmas comes to town"

(The Polar Express)

Fitz stopped just outside the door and made sure she didn't know he was there. He had never heard her sing before. He noticed that as she sang she'd look his ring on her finger. He had made her Christmas wish come true tonight. They were finally going to be together. By the time she finished she "felt" him there.

"How long have you been there?" She asked him somewhat embarrassed.

"Long enough to hear your beautiful voice. Wow. How come you never sang before in front of me?" Fitz asked her. He was standing directly in front of her now. His arms wrapped around her.

"Just never thought about it I guess. I never had the opportunity too. Why, did you like it Fitz?"

"My god Livy, I loved it. It was beautiful, just like you are. Are you okay?"

"Yes I am okay. Just still in shock that's all. My word Fitz, you did all this, for me?"

"Yes. I wanted to show you that I love you more than words can say. All I've ever wanted was you. To be married to you. To be your husband. I've wanted that since the moment I saw you. I love you so much."

She reached up and touched his face. He had happy tears. "I am not going anywhere now. Don't you forget that. I am not walking away from you ever again Fitz. I mean it. Plus it would be hard to since I am going to be your wife in a week. Wow…a week, holy crap."

"Yes Livy ONE WEEK you will be Mrs. Fitzgerald Grant III. The First Lady of the United States."

"Holy crap I didn't think of it that way but I guess I will be won't I?"

Fitz laughed out loud. "Yes Liv you will the First Lady. My wife. When we get off of Air Force One next week I will have you by my side as my wife, not Mellie."

She started to pull away from him. "Livy what's wrong?"

"No, we can't do that."

"I AM marrying you next week you know. You best not try to run from me now Liv." His voice sounded paniced.

"Oh god no, Fitz. I'll never run from you again. Not ever. But think about your Presidency. Don't give me that look. We are getting married next week, I am not going to run away. But we can let the press know that you and the Mellie have been separated for sometime now. You both thought the new baby would help your marriage but it has not. It happens. You won't officially "divorce" her to the public until after the baby arrives."

"Liv I don't like this. I don't want to hide you. I want to get off of Marine One at the White House with with you as my wife."

"I know, but I want you to have a chance at re-election. Then after the baby arrives you can officially say you two divorced. If you want to announce then how much you love me but did not act on anything till after everything was finalized it's fine. I won't stop you. I will prepare a statement also. What are you worried about? Don't tell me nothing. I know you remember."

Fitz took her hands in his, touching the ring on her finger. He looked into her eyes. "It's just if I/we don't declare to everyone one that we're husband and wife, then I am worried that someone will try and hit on you, or take you out, or…" He stopped.

"Or what?"

"Or, oh god this is silly."

"NO it's not Fitz tell me."

"I'm afraid that if no one knows we're married someone will try to take you away from me."

Olivia had to suppress this huge laugh. "Seriously. That is what you're worried about. Fitz, just because you can't tell the world next week that we're husband and wife doesn't mean that someone can take me away after that. We WILL be married. I WON'T be single. I will have a husband, remember. That husband is you." She took his hands in her hands.

"Fitz I don't want anyone else. I haven't been 'single' since I met you. You've had my entire heart that day. I've never been able to get it back since. Look if anyone tries anything, I'll tell them I'm in a very serious committed relationship. If I have to I'll show them my engagement ring. I don't want your divorce and our marriage to come out at the same time."

"I love you Livy, do you have any idea how much?"

"Yes I do. You did all this for me." She pulled his head to hers, kissed him, then rubbed her nose on his. "I plan on showing you for the rest of your life how much I love you too. So can we do this my way for now?"

Fitz begrudgingly said…"Always the fixer."

"It's my job. My new job title will be Olivia Grant, Fixer, First Lady, and… I am sure you can think of something to put in that blank spot." She said giving him this incredibly sexy smile wrapping her arms around his neck.

"What do you have in mind?"

"I don't know Mr. President. You always been awfully HOT to me. Why don't you put your body heat to good use and warm me up. I am getting cold out here with no jacket on."

Fitz opened up his jacket and he wrapped her up in his arms in it. He held her so close and planted a passionate kiss on her lips. He broke away from her lips and asked...

"You want to go back inside yet?"

"One minute." Liv said to him.

"One minute." Fitz said to her.

They just stood there looking into each other's eyes for the entire time. Wrapped up in each other's warmth. Then snowflakes started to fall on them.

"Fitz it's snowing. Oh my goodness."

"Yes it is Livy. Yes it is."

She put her head down onto his chest and huddled into one another for a while longer. The snow got heavier but neither one was cold. In one weeks time they would be officially married, and that was the best Christmas gift ever. Christmas had already come to town for them, and they could not wait to start their life together.

Now they just had one week to pull it all together.

/

Okay my Pumpkin loves, now you know how Fitz set everything up. From his divorce, to the wedding details. As you can tell he thought of everything. He has many resources to make all of Olivia's dream's come true.

The next chapter will be Xmas Eve, and Xmas Morning over Olivia's and at the ranch with the kids. Wedding chapter is coming up I promise. Just not sure what chapter.

Happy New Year….

Peace, Luv and Pumpkins…

Me's