A/N-Part Two. I decided because of the length that I would split the chapter into two. More emotional stuff, but the next update I will lighten the mood I promise.

Kimberly Mitchell: Good evening. As promised I am live at the White House with President Fitzgerald Grant. Tonight we find out after months of speculation who the President has been dating. Before the interview we received some shocking information about the President's ex-wife and our former First Lady.

KM: President Grant thank you for taking the time to sit down with me. You have had a busy couple of months.

FG: I have but they have been the most rewarding for several reasons.

KM:Well let's not keep the world waiting. There has been a lot of speculation that the woman that you have been dating who we have dubbed as the "First Girlfriend" is crisis manager Olivia Pope. Are you ready to confirm that tonight?

FG: (Laughing) I am. People are very perceptive. They are right. Olivia is the current First Girlfriend of the United States.

Camera moves to show Olivia. Fitz leans over and they share a simple kiss that spoke volumes to the world.

KM: Olivia welcome to the show. How does it feel now that the world knows who you are, and your relationship with the President?

OP: I feel great. He is the man I love and I have nothing to be ashamed of.

KM: Before we go any further I showed you the breaking news we received earlier. Did you have any idea that she had multiple affairs?

FG: Multiple no. I was aware of Andrew. I found out that is who she was seeing during our separation. In regards to the other gentlemen I trusted Mellie when she told Olivia & I that they only had a professional relationship.

KM: Does it change how you feel about Ms. Holden?

FG: None. We are divorced. Any lies she told and secrets she has are her cross to bear. I have moved on with Olivia. My only concern these days are the country, my children, and Olivia.

KM: Olivia, the reason why many speculated that you were the woman the President was dating was because you shut down your firm. Did you shut down your firm because you are now dating President Grant?

OP: No it was a personal decision. I was kidnapped last year. Due to the nature of my job and who my clients are my team kept it out of the press. With a lot of prayer and a little bit of luck I was rescued before I was killed. I came back and tried to continue with my life like nothing happened, but it did. I needed a friend so I called Fitz. He convinced me that I needed help, and that didn't make me weak. I took his advice and focused on me. Shortly in I decided that I needed a break from fixing other people's problems, and concentrated on my own.

KM: (Stunned silent for a moment) I'm sorry Olivia. I have to be honest I wasn't prepared for that answer. President Grant were you aware of Olivia's kidnapping.

FG: Yes, the White House was made aware. Because she worked in the White House and who her clients were I assigned a couple of agents to assist in her return. I needed to air on the side of caution. It was not an easy time for me. Olivia & I remained friends after we ended our relationship, and my children know her. My oldest Karen and my son Jerry who died remained in contact with Olivia and loved her. She has helped so many people, and no one deserves to die but a woman who would go days to protect other people's lives from imploding deserved to live.

KM: Do you know who is behind the kidnapping?

OP: There have been some leads. Once I returned I tried to forget about it, and wasn't much help in the investigation. Since I started therapy I have been able to provide some assistance in the investigation.

KM: Well I'm sure you will hear this a lot in the coming days but I am glad they were able to save you. So now that the world knows you are a couple what is the plan?"

FG: Our plan is to continue to grow as a couple, as a family, and as leaders.

OP: It has been nice to date the President without the world watching us. It allowed us a piece of normal. As a couple we will remain the same other than now millions of people will be watching us. The children are happy and thriving in school. Karen will be starting her senior year, but this summer is attending a college program. Teddy will be starting kindergarten. I am in college to finish up my Master's Degree. I also plan to lend my voices to some causes that are important to me that I may expand if we get married while my boyfriend is still in office.

KM: President Grant, do you plan on remarrying while in office?

FG: Yes, the world will get to see Olivia transition from "First Girlfriend" to "First Lady". That is something I can guarantee. I can also promise you that it will happen by this time next year.

Olivia smiled

KM: How do you feel about that declaration?

OP: I feel like the luckiest woman in the world.

They took a commercial break. When they came back the children were now with the couple.

KM: So for those of you are just joining us. President Grant has officially confirmed that the First Girlfriend is indeed nothing other than Crisis Manager Olivia Pope. We are now joined by President Grant's Children Karen & Teddy.

TG: That's my mommy.

Fitz & Olivia were shocked. Karen tried to keep a straight face. Internally she was glad her brother spoke. He couldn't be held accountable like her.

KM: I'm sorry what did you say Teddy.

TG: I was just letting you know that Liv is my mom. She takes me to school, she helps with my reading, we play together, and we bake cookies for me and daddy because we love them.

KM: Wow that is very cool. Well I guess I don't have to ask if you like Olivia. So Karen do you feel the same way as your brother?

FG: I absolutely feel the same way. Despite my dad holding office he has always been as hands on as he can be. So Teddy & I enjoy having a mom. We enjoy her. I enjoy having her in the stands cheering me on, we have mom-daughter dates, and I can come to her for anything. More than anything she respects us and we matter. Before her and dad agreed to date they talked to us. More to me because of my age. They wanted to be together, but they wanted us to be happy as well.

KM: How do you guys feel about your dad marrying Olivia, and maybe down the road having children?

KG: I want it to happen. Our family has suffered so much. When we lost Jerry it took a toll on us that many people can understand. My brother loved Olivia. She was the only one that calmed him when dad was shot. So I hope that the American people can respect that my dad is like any other human. In order for him to do the job he was elected to do he has to be happy. The three of us make him happy. Olivia becoming his wife would make him happier. The two of them creating a child out of their love would me them the happiest. Not only would it make dad happy but Teddy and I as well. I also believe my brother is looking down smiling. My dad made a tough call. Jerry & I knew my dad only stayed married to prevent us from dealing with the fall out of a divorce, and because of the expectations that we expect of our President. I gained more respect for my dad when he decided to end the charade, and be completely honest. Divorces happen all the time, and I think that anyone who judges my dad needs to look at themselves in the mirror. You want a man of the people. Now you have one. How many divorces take place and the world shuts down?

She was impressed with the young woman. Although she was not Olivia's biological daughter she sounded a lot like her and her dad.

TG: I want daddy to marry mommy so she never leaves me. She is the only mommy that reads and plays with me. I also want to be a good big brother like Jerry was to me.

Olivia & Fitz had tears in their eyes and America watched the family shared a tender moment. This was something they never saw with Mellie.

KM: Olivia, how are you handling all of the changes? You went from being a single woman with a hectic career to being in a relationship and mother.

OP: (Looks at the children and then at Fitz and tears start to fall. He wipes her eyes and Teddy leans into her) I don't care for the choice of words you used. When I was kidnapped I almost died and the only thing I had done was have a successful career. That is not what I want my legacy to be. To everyone Fitz is the Leader of the Free World. To me he is the man I am hopelessly in love with. He is the man I want to marry and have more children with. I love Karen & Teddy like they are my own. They are a package deal, and one I would never want to seperate. I'm not Mellie. Don't want to be. Won't try to be. I'm not filling her shoes as a mother or First Lady. I am my own woman. I am scared to death because I am behind the scenes and now I am front and center.

KM: First of all I apologize for my choice of wording. I don't mean to minimize your relationship at all. To piggy back off what you just said why are making this step.

OP: Because I have nothing to hide. I have always played by the political rules. Until I met Fitz I never questioned them, but I do now. We put politicians on pedestals like they are God. We crucify them for every mistake they make. If Fitz was a singer for example it would be cool. He could write a song and make even more money off of it. Musicians and actors marry and divorce after being together for days, but it is okay. Everything is about optics and I know that will never change. I've just changed. The truth is Fitz & I have been in love for some time, but I wanted him to play by the rules. I wanted him to fight for a marriage that was dead. I never stopped to think how unhappy he and the kids were, and that divorcing wasn't that bad. He could be happy with whoever and so could Mellie. The kids wouldn't suffer because their parents would be happy. I am sitting here because this is my family.

KM: President Grant, you have never spoken ill about your ex-wife but many people are going to ask what her role is now. It doesn't seem like the children see her. Why is that?

Fitz was about to answer but Karen grabbed her dad's hand and said let me. He nodded

KG: Kimberly, I know it is your job to ask this question but you nor America get to vilify my dad or my mom. Olivia is my mom. She is Teddy & I's legal mother. My mother Mellie is not a bad person, but she does not have paternal instincts. My grandparents made decisions for my parents, and they did as they were told. They had a plan and they followed it, but they forget that people have feelings. My dad wanted my mother to have what she has always wanted which was her own career. We have seen her several times, and if I wanted to see her they would make it possible. My dad is not bad nor is my mother. She was selfless when she allowed Olivia to become our mom.

Fitz kissed her forehead

FG: Since becoming President it almost cost me my life. It cost my son his life. My daughter was lost and lonely. My other son was withdrawn and kept to himself. I contemplated suicide and Olivia was kidnapped and hurt. I love being President. I love creating change to make this world a better place, but at the end of the day this is a job. A job that will end in 2 1/2 years. My family is forever. Olivia & I decided to be open and honest because we have lived by the rules and we were miserable. Today I sit here happy and in love. I'm enjoying life and for the first time I really feel like I'm a good President. You, the rest of the media, and the world can tear us apart however you want. We respect that. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I know that everyone may not approve. That's life, but with life is love and happiness. I have that on this couch, and hopefully in the future we will sit down and introduce an addition.

Kimberly decided that it was best to leave the interview on that note. She had asked the tough questions, and got answers. She didn't want to get on their bad side. She also didn't want to be seen as villain. She knew the couple had been pretty honest. As much as they could be. Their body language told the story.

Once their mics were off Fitz told the kids that he and Olivia had to handle some business, and then they would be up to the Residence. Tom had arranged for the kids to have pizza and wings.

He nodded to Fitz to let him know that his appointment had arrived, and Mellie would be arriving in 90 minutes.

The couple made their way down to the Oval office. Olivia had to admit that she loved walking the halls now. She wasn't a dirty little secret anymore. What made it even better was that the staff many that she knew were happy for her.

Charlotte smiled at the couple. Charlotte was filling in while Lauren recovered from surgery. She was disappointed because she loved the job so it made her day when Olivia offered for her to become part of her staff.

The couple walked in and Cyrus was sitting on the sofa waiting for them.

The couple sat across from Cyrus.

Cyrus was full expecting Olivia to speak. To his surprise she was being submissive. Her body language said it all. I can handle you, but my man is going to handle this. It was the first time he had seen her since he had been fired, and everything he thought was confirmed. This was a whole new woman. One he had never met even when he was teaching. She wasn't haunted. She wasn't acting. The people were seeing the real thing, and he now knew he was on the wrong side of this.

Fitz said, "You know Cyrus looking back I can't sit here and act like your actions over the years is surprising. You were after all friends with my father. I did however believe that deep down you at least had a soul. I was wrong. Thankfully Ella won't be corrupted by you. I'm still trying to come to terms that you were willing to kill Olivia because she was a threat to what? Don't say this administration. That's bullshit. Let's call a spade a spade. Olivia was a threat to you. You were worried about your job. If Olivia & I got together I wouldn't rely on you as much. That was the threat."

"Mr. President, you are right and I am sorry to you and Olivia for all the harm I caused the both of you."

"Bullshit Cyrus. You are trying to save your ass. Time and time again you and Mellie have tag teamed me because I'm the stupid President when you two were the dumb asses. No Cy I was being smart. I was going by that motto "Keep your friends close but your enemies closer." I was going to have Huck kill you. Make that heart of yours weak, but my Livvie said no."

Cyrus breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank you!"

Fitz smiled, "No problem. Her idea was better. Killing you is easy. You wouldn't have to suffer. Liv had to suffer when she was kidnapped, hit, locked away in fifth, and almost killed by you and your dogs. No no you should suffer. Michael was vilified in the press. He had to marry you to save your career. Wait and who helped you. I'll wait for it. I hear Huck supplied him with the mother load of information. That is going to be juicy book. I know I'm getting a copy. How about you Livvie?"

"Yep!"

"By the way Harvard is going to be calling soon. That deal to become the dean is going to be rescinded when they get that packet. They can't worry about the dean sleeping with students. I knew that James was half your age. I didn't know you liked the young twinks. They are of age, but it doesn't look good. Optics. You know a little about that right."

Cyrus was stunned. Fitz was smirking at him and Olivia had no emotions.

"Well Cyrus it has been real, but now I have to prepare for my ex-wife's visit. Maybe you can compare notes."

Cyrus got up to leave when Olivia called him.

"I'll tell you like I told Mellie. If I even think you are up to something I'm going to bury you. You got in bed with my dad, and he didn't care who went down with him. I don't think you want to try and fight us. You are getting up there in age. Prison is not where you want to be. You helped cover up a murder, and their are other skeletons in your closet that I'm sure you don't want to come out. I look forward to watching you suffer."

Cyrus walked out the office dejected. It was over. He had lost the war. He would never recover. It was time for him to leave the country.

The couple enjoyed some dinner.

Tom went down to escort Mellie to the office. She was treated like guest. She went through the entire process, and everyone was acting like they didn't know who she was.

When she was escorted in the office she saw Olivia sitting on the couch with Teddy in her lap. Marta had brought him down so they could do their nightly routine. Teddy would read a page and then she would, and then she would read to him until he fell asleep.

They had finished reading to each other before Mellie came in.

Olivia looked at Teddy, "Sweetie can you let Marta finish reading to you tonight so I can help daddy do something important. Tomorrow we will work on your strokes together I promise."

Teddy jumped down, "Okay mommy."

Karen walked in. She didn't even see Mellie, "Mom, Stacy is in town. Can she stay over tomorrow night? "

"That's fine with me as long as Linda is okay with it. Tell Stacy I'll call Linda in the morning just to confirm."

"Cool thanks mom. Love you. Oh, and Quinn left your new laptop in the Residence and she said make sure you check your Twitter account."

"Okay love you too."

Karen got back on phone. She didn't even notice Mellie. Marta & Teddy had left when Karen walked in.

The couple sat down not acknowledging Mellie.

Mellie looked at Fitz, "Aren't you going to say something?"

"Like what. I didn't ask for this meeting you did."

"You agreed that we were not going to air each other's dirty laundry out in the public. You humiliated me."

"I had nothing to do with that."

"I don't believe you. When I called Charlotte she said you expected me to make an appointment which means you knew about it."

"Oh, I knew but I didn't leak the story."

"Then who"

Olivia said, "My client"

"I thought you shut down OPA"

"I did but before I shut down for good I had to help one last client. It was only right after I have helped everyone else."

"So I'm assuming you are not going to tell me who the client is."

"Sure, the client is me."

"What?"

"See Mellie I've taken your bullshit over the years. I've taken you treating me like I'm some ignorant black woman, and that I should bow down to you. You have called me everything, but my name like you were innocent. Like you actually loved Fitz. It is about power and control. Now I'm about to show you just how much power I have, and you don't. You & I made no deal. I can ruin you. You are nothing more than an evil bitch that wanted me to die. You don't care about me, and frankly I despise you."

"Olivia if you think that you are going to rake me over a coal then you have another thought coming."

Fitz was officially pissed but before he opened his mouth he felt Olivia's hand. He looked at her, and he saw the look. The look that someone was about to be brought to their knees and it wasn't him.

Charlotte had stepped in the room to hand Olivia the file she asked for but when Abby stepped in and saw her she told Charlotte to wait.

The only person who was obvlious to what was about to happen was Mellie. She had never stopped talking.

"You can't find your own man so you take mine. Since you didn't have a man you didn't have children so you took mine and got them calling you mom. You walk around like you are better than me when you are nothing but a whore."

"Shut up Mellie and sit down!"

Mellie didn't stop

Olivia jumped up, "I SAID SHUT THE FUCK UP MELLIE AND SIT YOUR ASS DOWN BEFORE I DO IT FOR YOU."

The look on Mellie's face was priceless.

Fitz, Abby, and Charlotte were stunned. No one had ever seen this side of Olivia.

Five-I didn't steal your man. He was never yours. He was a business transaction for you. You can't steal someone when they want you as much as you want them so cut the bull shit about me stealing him. That line doesn't work on me anymore.

Four-Let me be clear. You are their biological mother. Their egg donor. Nothing more. In the eyes of the law, in Fitz's eyes, in their eyes, and in mine they are my children. They will remain my children until they are dead and gone, and they will still be mine. They call me mom because I am their mom. I get them up in the morning, feed them, nurture them, and love them because I want to. Because I need to and because I love them with everything I am. This is the last time in my presence you get to say they are your kids.

Three-You don't have room to call me a whore when you have pages full of men you slept with considering that I can count on one hand all the men I slept with. I'm no whore, T.H.O.T, or slut. I slept with a man who I am in love with, the man I am going to marry, and will be the father of all of my children. The fact that he was still married to his whore of a wife was a mistake, but we have since corrected that.

Two-You are wrong. I am going to continue to rake you over the coals like you did me. When you called me out of my name, when you leaked my name to the press, when you teamed up with my dad to get your Senate seat that cost 16 people their lives, when you tortured the staff that worked for you, when you sat by and let them take me and didn't aid in my safe return. Not only am I going to rake you over the coals I am going to make sure you are fucking burnt.

So one let's be clear Mellie Holden you have no standing here. This is not your home now it is mine. Fitz has always been mine but now the world knows he is my man. Karen & Teddy are my children. You are nothing but the whore who thought she would always get what she wants. You and Cyrus got your rocks off putting Fitz & I down. We let you do that. Our mistake but today I am correcting our mistake. I'm no one's bitch baby but by the time I am done with you Mellie you are going to be the bitch baby.

You could have heard a pin drop in the room. Abby had seen a couple of people be Poped but not like this. Same with Fitz. This was new for Charlotte and she gained a whole new level of respect for Olivia.

Olivia called Tom

"Yes Ms. Pope."

"Was everything handled?"

"Yes Ms. Pope!"

Fitz was curious. He didn't know about this plan.

"When Tom was in prison he was stabbed after talking to me. My dad didn't know what he told me. He was supposed to be dead. I'm not letting anyone ruin us this time. I know your dear sweet ex-wife over here thinks my dad may be her saving's grace. Unfortunately for him he had an accident tonight at the prison. His heart gave out. Tom was kind enough to arrange for him to be cremated."

Fitz smiled

Olivia then turned to Mellie who look horrified. "Your only friend Elizabeth North well she was arrested a few minutes ago. Money laundering and embezzlement. Millions of dollars. She is going to be going away for a long time. Don't worry even if she tried to take you under it is going to be hard considering Andrew passed away last week. His family quietly laid him to rest. Well I'll let Cyrus tell you himself what problems he has."

Olivia walked over to her smiling, "So you see I have systematically tore your house down. By the way your dad is disappointed that you stole money from the family business to invest with Big Jerry. It would really suck if the world found out that all of the affairs they know about are nothing compared to you sleeping with your ex-husband's father."

All of the color left Mellie's face. She looked at Fitz who was looking at her stone faced. He knew.

"Funny thing is he already knew. See who is the whore now. Thank god Jerry was his son. You are the Queen T.H.O.T."

"Tom, escort Ms. Holden off the White House grounds and make sure it is known she is not welcome here for any reason. If she tries anything arrest her."

Mellie snapped out it "Fitz, you are going to let her do this to me?"

"No Mellie. You did it to yourself. I thought you liked playing games. Wait only when you are in control and you win. Well you got what you wanted. Now I have what I have always wanted. As far as I'm concerned we have nothing more to ever say personally. You will never get a chance to hurt Olivia or the kids."

"And Mellie so help me God if Huck finds out you are trying anything I'm going to have him kill you. I mean it and I promise I won't lose any sleep."

Tom escorted Mellie out.

Olivia sat down drained. The weight of everything that had happened hit her, and Fitz pulled her to him. She broke down.

He comforted her until she calmed down. Charlotte got to see up close how much they loved each other, and how right they were for each other.

Charlotte came over, "Ms. Pope"

Olivia gave her a look.

"Sorry Olivia"

Olivia smiled

"Why don't you head upstairs. It's been a long day. I'll stick around with Abby to continue to sort through the data. You guys are polling well. A lot of the news stations panels will be tomorrow morning. I can handle it."

Fitz smiled, "Thank you Charlotte. Not only for working so hard for me, but Olivia. I'm glad we have found a way to keep you and Lauren when she returns. Both of you mean a great deal to us."

Olivia nodded, "Agreed and Charlotte"

"Yes Olivia"

"After you and Abby finish up email it to us and both of you take the rest of the weekend off. Everyone has put in hours to prepare for today. Your family, friends, and loved ones need to see your faces."

She got up and hugged them. Abby loved this Olivia even more than the one she was used to. She still was that no nonsense Olivia when she needed to be, but being with Fitz and becoming a mom brought out another side of her. The softer and more vulnerable side that she loved.

They now had girl chats and ate lunch together. Abby had been invited to hang out with her and Lisa. It was fun to get to know all of Olivia.

When they made it to their room Fitz took care of her. When they climbed in the bed he knew what she wanted. She needed to feel safe so he pulled her almost of top of him.

He kissed her forehead, "You did it baby. You took back your life, and I am so proud of you. I know it has been hard and taxing, but you didn't give up. I love you and we are now officially standing in the sun. It is going to be great."

"It is going to be better than great."

"It is going to be better than great baby."

"I don't mean to spoil the mood, but Jake requested to meet with me. Charlotte tentatively scheduled it for tomorrow morning. Are you okay with me meeting him?"

"Don't you think I should be asking you that question?"

Fitz laughed, "Touche!"

Olivia sat up and looked at him, "You do know there is not a chance in hell for him or anyone else don't you."

He caressed her face, "I do baby. You can come to the meeting. I trust you. This is not me testing you baby. I want our relationship from here on out to be open and honest. No secrets. At least ones that I can share."

"I know baby. I don't need to be there. Besides you know the kids and I cook breakfast together on Saturday mornings. So do that and hurry back to us."

"I will. Let's get some sleep."

A/N-So I have officially tied up the loose ends. They have gone public. Mellie may or may not make an appearance in the future. I have learned from my mistakes by saying I'm done with something. If she does it will be quick and painless. She has been handled.

As promised the next couple of updates are really going to be a lot of fun. I enjoyed writing up the outline. I am researching a couple of things, but it should be up within the next week.

Next update you will see the reason that Jake asked to meet with Fitz. You will also see the response from the interview.

As usual let me know what you think.