Once the family returned from there vacation they didn't have a lot of time to settle in. The kids started school on March 30, and they had their interview the week before. Lots to do in so little time it seemed.

Olivia stepped into her role as a parent quite nicely. Like anything else she did she was not going to fail. If she failed she wasn't just letting herself down she was letting the children down.

Their photographer Chelsea who captured their ceremony had left a message for the couple when they returned that she several shots that came out so well she couldn't decide which one to enlarge to go above their mantel so she wanted to see if they could meet.

Olivia had arranged for her to come to their home, and told her to bring her children. The kids immediately hit it off. Chelsea's son John was 17 and her daughter Payton was 13 going on 14. Like Chelsea said they showed the kids around Vermont.

Since Olivia wasn't working she had no problem shuffling the kids around. Olivia treated the girls to a manicure and pedicure one day. Payton was really into fashion so she had no problem helping Karen change her wardrobe.

Olivia was shocked that Karen didn't have a lot of clothes. Even at her age she had more clothes it seemed, and her parents were no where near as well off. It showed Karen just was unsure of herself.

After the girls went through the clothes they decided to pretty much start over. Payton said there was some girls in her class that lost everything in a house fire. Their dad had lost his job, and the insurance had lapsed so not only did they lose everything they had no money to start over.

Payton told them that the community had been able to help them pay rent for an apartment for the next year although the apartment was really to small, their had been a food drive, and donations.

Olivia went to Fitz's office and relayed the story to him. After they discussed what they wanted to do Fitz made some calls to get the ball rolling.

They got boxes and put the clothes aside that they would give to the girls. Karen went shopping and added to the clothes they bought on their trip.

Olivia made an appointment with Jerry's counselor to his surprise. She wanted to discuss a plan that would help Jerry when he headed to college to become an engineer. His counselor recommended that Jerry take advanced placement courses and work towards the CAPSTONE diploma. Jerry was okay with the recommendations, and was looking forward to the challenge.

In between taking care of the kids she was getting everything set for their dinner party. Fitz was sending his jet to pick everyone up and bring them to Vermont.

They went for her monthly check-up. Mom and baby were doing great. Heather told her that her iron was a little low so she told her to add an iron pill with her prenatal vitamins, and eat more foods with iron such as red meat, beans, dark green leafy vegetables. The family promised Heather they would stay on top of it.

Fitz was researching what he wanted his non-profit foundation to be, he had been sent several designs for his presidential Library, and Lauren had sent him a slew of speaking engagement requests. He was weeding out the ones that were absolutely not an option, and then he would discuss the left overs with Olivia. Lauren would officially be living in Vermont the weekend that she came down for their party.

Olivia had been helping Tom add some life to their home. She knew that Lauren would put her own touch on it, but when she first arrived it looked like a bachelor's pad. She couldn't let Lauren walk into that set up.

The week before everyone was set to arrive Olivia woke up with a bad cold. Fitz told her that she had been running herself crazy. It had caught up with her. They took care of her hand and foot. She woke up the second day worse so Fitz took her to the doctor where they found out it was more than a cold. She had bronchitis and a sinus infection. The doctor called in her medicine, and Fitz took her back home where he spent the week nursing her back to health.

The kids were working out with some of their team mates to prepare for tennis and lacrosse. Fitz made sure to get them there. He quickly found out that the parents took turns car-pooling the kids, so they had help with the kids.

Olivia woke up Friday morning feeling ten times better. Karen had made sure that the guest house, and the rooms were ready. The bathrooms were stocked. Fitz & Jerry handled the grocery shopping.

Tom came into the kitchen and gave Olivia a subtle nod. She had some gifts for her husband, and although they didn't compare to all that he done for her she knew he would love what she had done.

Fitz was the breakfast king so he automatically cooked most of their breakfasts. He knew Olivia was just getting her appetite back so he fixed her a bowl of oatmeal and some toast.

Between the lingering affects of being sick and pregnant she was still suffering from fatigue. They told her the house was ready, and they would take care of anything else and sent her back to bed.

She stayed in bed most of the day. They even brought lunch up to her. She was up and getting ready by five, and a when she made it downstairs at 6:30 their friends were coming through the door.

Cyrus & James did not know that Olivia was pregnant. When she showed up in Vermont they decided they wanted to see their faces when they found out she was pregnant.

Cyrus & James speechless. Ella ran over to her. Aunt Livvie!. James finally broke out of his spell and did some kind of scream.

Cyrus finally asked, "How far along are you?"Instinctively Olivia put her hands on her bump, "Three months one week."

Cyrus smiled, "You look good Liv. You look happy, and even when you were my student you were never this happy."

"Because I wasn't Cyrus. I have a family now, and I love all of you dearly, but I belong to someone."

James smiled, "You deserve it and I always thought you were beautiful and when you smiled it would light up a room, but you are glowing."

The doorbell rang. Fitz opened it and it was Chelsea and her family. They were meeting her husband Daniel for the first time. Chelsea nodded to her.

Olivia brought everyone to their family room. Fitz & Olivia along with the kids were facing everyone.

Fitz looked at his wife, "I never thought when I left office I would finally get the life I always wanted, and it is all thanks to these three people beside me. We have another surprise that Chelsea is going to help us share."

Chelsea & her husband unveiled the photo and it stunned everyone in the room. After Chelsea left she went home and found another roll of pictures, and when she came across the shot she knew it was the one. She decided to surprise even the family.

The photo was Fitz & Olivia staring at each other with hands entwined and you could see their wedding bands. The kids were at their feet looking up at them. Their hands were resting in front of them to show their rings. To add to the dramatic effect Chelsea did the portrait in black and white.

Olivia had never anything so beautiful. She was brought out of the moment by James screeching.

"Wait a minute. Those are wedding bands. That is not Fitz's band when he was to Mellie." Olivia turned her engagement ring around and showed them her bands

Cyrus gasped, "You guys are married."

Olivia nodded

"When"

"A month ago"

"What is your name?"

Olivia laughed, "Olivia Grant"

Abby yelled, "Shut up. You went the traditional route."

Olivia nodded. She had to surprise her team. She always made it know she was never going to take a man's last name. When she was engaged to Edison he begged and pleaded to no avail.

It was happy times.

James asked, "Why did you pick Vermont, and this is one bad ass house how did you come up with the layout?"

Fitz smiled and tears came to Olivia's eyes. "This is Livvie's dream. After we became friends one night we stayed up and just talked. We knew how we felt about each other, and Mellie had tried to set us up so we would sleep together. Huck kept track of her antics. There was a camera in my room. We ordered a bunch of food and a couple of bottles of wine. Huck made sure that the audio didn't work, but she could see us. We spent the night talking about what if we could be together. This home is what and where she wanted. The both of us did. I knew I was going to divorce Mellie, but I wanted to be in control so I had to wait for her to screw up. While I waited I built the dream. It is what kept me sane."

Everyone's hearts melted as they realized how in love they really were, and how patient they had been to get to this moment.

Olivia grabbed Fitz's hand. "You have made so many dreams come true for me, and I wanted to do something for you. There is one thing in particular that is not in the house that you wanted that I have here now."

Fitz was trying to think, but nothing came to mind.

Olivia continued, "Huck helped me with the other. See Fitz had hired a friend of his mother to be the kid's nanny. When it was determined that Fitz was going to win Mellie fired her without Fitz's knowledge. It ate away at Fitz because he promised his friend who died serving our country that he would take care of his mom. Fitz couldn't locate her because she lost her Work Visa when Mellie fired her. Her name was Marta and Fitz considered her his second mom and more of a grandmother than a nanny to the kids which never sat well with Mellie."

Olivia looked at Fitz and the kids and could tell they missed Marta. He had thought of her often. He asked Olivia to try to find her, but Olivia had told him they had no luck.

Olivia faced the kids, "The truth is that Huck & I found Marta. She was in a shelter for a while, but we found her at a hospital after she was diagnosed with breast cancer."

The three of them began to sob. Olivia allowed them a moment to process what she said. When they calmed down Olivia continued.

"I was able to get her a medical visa because there was a treatment available in the US that had a high success rate for the type of cancer she had. I paid for everything. Once she was back on her feet we worked to get her citizenship in the United States. 18 months ago Marta became an US citizen. She was in California from the moment that we brought her back. Huck & I have made sure she was taken care of. Once she was able to work she has been taking some nanny jobs to keep her busy."

Fitz was sobbing, "Livvie, can we see her? I just need to put my arms around her. I need to apologize to her Livvie."

Hearing him was breaking their hearts including Olivia's.

Olivia caressed his face, "What Mellie did was not on you, and she knows that. I have spoken with Marta, and I thought it was time she came home to live with us."

Fitz fell to his knees sobbing. The kids were crying. It had been years since they last saw the woman who took care of them.

The door opened and in walked Marta with a Golden Retriever.

There was not a single word that could describe the moment. Olivia stepped back and allowed the four of them to reunite.

Abby came over, "What you gave them is priceless Liv. Good job!"

Olivia smiled.

Marta caressed Fitz face, "Sonny (his nickname), I have missed you so much, but I knew that Mellie was the one getting rid of me. You have integrity. Olivia and dear old Huck have taken great care of me. Huck has even made this old woman technologically advanced."

Everyone laughed.

The kids hugged her, "Nana we missed you."

That is what they called her when Mellie wasn't around.

"I missed you too, but Olivia always made sure that I got to see pictures and videos of you guys. Huck would send them to me. We decided it was best to keep quiet so Mellie couldn't mess up anything for me."

Karen asked, "Are you going to help take care of the new baby?"

Marta looked at Karen confused. Olivia had not told her about the baby or them being married. She wanted to surprise her.

Olivia walked over and Marta looked at her shocked.

"Oh my word Liv. How could you not tell me?"

"I thought my husband and I should share the news together."

Marta grabbed her hand.

"You did it. You finally realized that you deserved to be loved. You finally realized that Sonny really loved you. Oh my God. I love it."

It was really great watching this moment unfold, but they were not over.

Fitz finally realized that Marta had a dog. The dog came over to Fitz. Fitz picked her up and she snuggled in Fitz's arm.

Fitz smiled. He now remembered that he said he wanted a golden retriever to run around the property with. She was so cute, and she loved Fitz already.

Fitz kissed Olivia and thanked her for everything.

Fitz faced his wife, "You have been adamant about wanting to enjoy your pregnancy and our family for a while. I think those things are important, but you worked too hard to establish your business. I wanted to ensure that your team had enough resources at their disposal until you make concrete plans in the future. I also know that you can never have enough good friends so my friend Huck who it sounds like has been really busy helped me."

Tom opened the door and in walked Stephen & Georgia. She ran over to him and shared a long hug. She missed her friend, but she was glad that he had found a piece of normal.

'Georgia & I were considering relocating to be closer to her family. Fitz thought I could possible come back to work for the firm, and Georgia can help. He couldn't make that call, but it would make sure that the rest of the group doesn't get stretched too thin. Also they won't have to turn down jobs. Plus I missed my friends as well."

"I absolutely approve you coming back, and I know the guys would love to have you back. Georgia can join as well."

The team nodded in approval.

Fitz & Olivia to look at Huck.

Olivia grabbed Huck's hand, "You are such a special person yet you live in the shadows. So much has been taken from you, but you still keep pressing forward. Fitz & I survived thanks to you, and we wracked our brain on what we could do for you. We had to call in some favors, and agree to a couple of things, but I am happy with what we did.

For the last time the door opened and Huck dropped to the floor. He never thought he would see them again. He was forced to disappear out of their lives. He never expected them to forgive him for leaving the way he had.

Through tears Olivia explained to the group that the two people were Kim & Javier. They were Huck's wife and son.

Everyone gasped. No one knew anything about Huck, and the last thing they expected was to find out that this loner actually had a family.

Kim took Huck's hand, "President Grant spoke with us and told us what happened to you. I am willing to try to repair us. Olivia suggested we sit down with someone. I'm willing and Javier has never stopped asking about you. We are no longer mad. We are sad, and I am sorry that you suffered as much as you have."

Huck just held them. Finally he looked at Olivia & Fitz. "What did this cost you?"

Fitz shrugged, "So donations and attending some speaking engagements."

Huck looked at Olivia. At first she didn't answer, "Once the baby is born I promised my dad he could meet his grandchild at least once."

Huck started shaking his head.

Olivia grabbed his hand, "Fitz spoke with him as well. We are in agreement. I don't mind at all."

Stephen was staring at Olivia. That looked like a baby bump. When she sat up he realized it was. "OMG Liv. You are pregnant. Wow this is some celebration."

Olivia agreed.

Once everyone had their emotions in check Olivia went over to Fitz.

The kids came over to her, and for the first time people really looked at them. They were a family. They were married.

Olivia smiled, "I am glad all of you are here. You all mean so much to us, and we wanted you all here to celebrate our union. We are not standing in front of you as President & Crisis Manager. We are standing in front of you as Fitz & Liv Grant with our two children Karen & Jerry with one on the way. We just want to have a fun & relaxing time with our family and friends."

Everyone cheered.

Olivia decided she would show everyone to their rooms, and then they would head over to the formal dining room for dinner.

Cyrus, James & Ella were staying in the other guest house. The family helped everyone else to their guest rooms.

Thirty minutes later they were in the dining room sitting down for dinner. Olivia was going to cook, but when she got sick Fitz nixed that idea, and called in a cater.

The couple decided on Rib Roast with Roasted potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, Brussels Sprouts, Peas and Pearl Onions, and for dessert Chocolate Bundt Cake.

As they sat enjoying their meal Olivia looked around the table. It was a testament to how life could change in an instant. In her case in an instant for the better.

She looked at Jerry & Karen who were laughing with John & Payton. She could see the peace in their eyes. They looked like normal teenagers without the weight of the world on their shoulders.

She didn't see Fitz happy too much during his time as President, but once he realized that she was staying in Vermont with him and kept the baby that all changed. Those dreamy blue eyes glowed. With Marta being here he found peace. It was the one thing she knew bothered him, but Huck convinced her to keep it quiet. Mellie did things out of spite. She would have done something to try to prevent Marta from staying, because FItz & the kids loved her as well as her secret. She made the right call, but even when you do the right thing it doesn't always feel good. This was the end reward. She also knew that she didn't want a stranger raising their kids. When she went back to work she was comfortable knowing Marta would be the main caretaker other than her and Fitz.

Olivia look at the other side of the room at Huck. For the first time she was able to see what his eyes really looked like. They were no longer dead.

When she called her dad, and all he asked in return was to actually meet his grandchild once and she denied him, and hung up.

Fitz sat down with her. He didn't try to change her mind. He just told her that she was different, and that he was not like those other men. Her dad didn't scare him. He wasn't going anywhere. If she wanted to still cut her dad off he would support her, but if she decided that she wanted any type of relationship he would support that too. She realized that is why she was in love with him. He never forced himself on her. She was an equal partner, and he stood beside her not in front or on top.

The next day she called her dad back and agreed. When he asked what changed her mind she was honest, "Fitz did dad. He told me this was my call, but if I wanted to have a relationship with you then he would support me. If I didn't he would support me to. He reminded me of what true love is. When you support a person through anything. Something I wish you would have done for me, but you didn't. Denying you this moment is me being spiteful, and something the old Olivia would do to play that game with you. The new Olivia who is a wife and mother is too old to play games like that."

Rowan was quiet for a moment, "I was wrong, and I can't make it up to you. I'm sorry Olivia, and I am glad that one of us grew up. You are better than me, and you will be a fine wife and mother."

"Thanks dad. When the baby comes you are more than welcome to fly out to Vermont to meet your grandchild."

"Thanks Olivia. I would enjoy that. I will get the information that you need."

Olivia smiled. They were at least on the right track, and everyone's life was moving forward, but Olivia knew that they had to deal with Hurricane Mellie who would come storming in after their interview.

The problem was that Mellie didn't know she was walking into a tsunami, and she was not going to allow Mellie to up root their children. Before they left on their trip Olivia had mentally and emotionally prepared herself to deal with Mellie, but after listening to the kids she would give her life before she allowed that to happen.

A/N-So the weekend of the interview has finally arrived, and I threw in some surprises for you guys with my own set of Scandal twists.

For those of you who are interested about what Olivia & Fitz has planned for the family that lost everything in the fire it will come. You won't see it until after the interview, the showdown, and the fallout. Those brains are thinking. LOL

Next up is the interview and some minor stuff will be mentioned, but other than that the next chapter is devoted entirely to the interview.