Hello everyone. I hope you all didn't think I would let Christmas go by without the Grant Christmas update. Thank you all for the comments and support you all have shown for this story. As always, thank you for reading and Happy Olitzing.
"Mommy Daddy wake up it's Christmas!" Tommy and Teddy yelled as they jumped on the bed ripping them both out of their slumber.
"Daddy, you need to go see if Santa came WAKE UP!" Tommy yelled tugging at Fitz.
They had spent all of Christmas Eve with family and friends. The Rosen's left after Christmas Eve dinner as did Huck, Quinn, Tom, Lauren, and Tauren.
After the kids went to sleep, Liv, Fitz, Eli, Maya, Mellie, and Jake spent half the night setting up a steam train that spanned the entire downstairs as well as numerous "Some assembly required" toys for Tommy, Teddy, and Maya.
"Liv, why do they say some assembly required if all they did was fuse the poles together and throw them in a box with some screws?" Fitz asked as he fumbled trying to piece together a swing set they had bought for the children.
"They must've known we were coming sweetheart." Liv said with a roaring laugh as she fumbled with Tommy's tricycle.
Mellie stood and poured a glass of wine.
"Would anyone care for a glass?"
Jake, Eli, and Maya accepted but Liv looked at Fitz and they both declined.
"Liv you're not having wine? That's not like you. Are you feeling okay?" Mellie asked anticipating Liv's reasoning for declining.
"We just have to be up early and I don't want a hangover on Christmas morning. I want to be alert when the children wake up and see their presents." Liv said careful to keep a calm voice.
"I must admit, the two of you have outdone yourselves this year." Jake said as he looked at the mountain of gifts that filled the room.
"Thanks again for inviting us to spend Christmas with you and the children. That was very kind of you Liv." Liv nodded with a smile and turned her attention back to the task at hand.
After they finished with the swing set, they had to work on the trampoline and bike that Teddy asked for. Thankfully they were able to have someone come in and build the skate ramp that Jerry wanted to go with his new Tony Hawk Skateboard.
"Why cant they all be as simple as Karen. All she wanted were Beats which I still don't understand $250 headphones, the iPad, a laptop, and a the gold iPhone 5S. Speaking of which Livvie, how are you liking yours?"
"I love it although it's not that much different. Siri is more annoying though. Maybe Jerry and Karen will like theirs more."
Once they finished putting the toys together, Liv and Fitz said their good nights as Mellie and Jake retired to their cabin, and Eli and Maya retired to their wing.
Finally everyone was asleep and they were able to retire upstairs for the evening. They were even able to fit in a session of passionate lovemaking, leaving them with only 3 hrs of sleep before Tommy came in and woke them up.
"Okay Tommy, Teddy, we're awake." Liv said as she stretched and sat up in bed.
" Let's go brush our teeth while daddy goes and checks if Santa came and then we'll check on Maya and head downstairs."
The boys ran down the hall into Karen's room and woke her up next.
"Karen! Wake up! I think Santa came last night!"
Their next stop was Jerry who heard Tommy yelling and was already waking up.
"I'm up buddy."
"Good, go brush your teeth! PLEASE!" Teddy yelled as they ran back to their parent's room.
Downstairs Fitz turned on the train and the steam but left the sound off for the moment.
He called Mellie and Jake and had them come over from the cabin with their gifts for the children. To Fitz's surprise, they had even bought presents for Maya and Tommy. He then went to wake up Eli and Maya so they could join them in the morning.
He set the video to blu ray camera Liv bought for him as a present up in the corner and pressed record.
"Okay children, I think it's safe to come down now." Fitz yelled upstairs to the children.
Tommy hopped up on his stool and slid down one side of the railing and Teddy the other side which was something that always made Liv nervous.
"Weeeeeeeee" Tommy yelled as he zoomed downstairs and straight into Fitz's arms.
Once the children had gotten downstairs they waited for Liv and Maya to make their way down before heading into the den to see the presents that waited for them.
Fitz kissed Liv and took Maya before counting down.
"3...2...1...GO!" Fitz yelled with a laugh as he watched all four children take off.
The adults followed the children into the wonderland that awaited them. Tommy's attention was immediately taken away by the child sized train that was circling the home.
"Daddy, can I ride it?" Tommy asked as he jumped up and down excited about the new toy.
"Of course you can son." Fitz used the remote to bring the train to Tommy and knelt down by his son. Before you go, there is something you must have. All train conductors must have the proper hat and scarf." Fitz placed a conductor's hat on Tommy's head and loosely tied an oversized bandana around his neck.
"Now you look like a conductor Tommy. Hang on, the Grant express is about to take off in 3...2...1... Blastoff." Fitz pressed the button and watched his son enjoying the ride.
"First stop, Christmas tree station."
Tommy found a button that wasn't lit up and pressed it.
Choo-Chooooo chugga chugga chugga chugga Choo-choooooo.
Tommy began mocking the train sounds as he looked around and waved to everyone he saw. As the train came to a stop in front of the tree, Tommy jumped out and ran to see his presents.
"Okay kids, find your name." Liv yelled as she watched their bright eyes scanning the room.
Liv took pictures as Fitz went and warmed up a bottle to feed Maya who was beginning to get antsy.
The kids had gotten everything from trains, to bikes, to dolls, action figures, clothes, electronics, Legos, and more. Each boy had even received a Hess Truck.
Three hours, and a destroyed room later, the children had opened all of their presents from Santa, and now it was time to open presents from the family.
Karen opened Liv's present first. "My very own Prada bag? It's GORG! I love it thank you!"
She opened Fitz's present next.
"Dad, these are the boots I wanted when we went to Milan! And they match the Prada bag! Thank you thank you!"
She opened her gift from Mellie and Jake next. " It's a white Pope coat! Just like Liv's" Karen screamed rushing over and hugging each one of her parents.
Jerry and Teddy opted to open theirs at the same time.
"The Lebron Soldier VII's and the throwback Air Jordan's! Thank you!" Jerry yelled as he hugged Liv.
"Teddy open your next one first." Fitz said as he handed a large box to Teddy.
"It's the new Xbox!" Thank you! Teddy said as he hugged Liv and Fitz.
Jerry went to open Fitz's present next. "This is from both Liv and me. You are going back to college in a week, and we figured you could use it."
Jerry opened the box and inside was a keychain.
"A keychain dad?"
"Well Jerr, you do need something to hold the key to your new Jeep!"
"Holy Shit! I... I mean... Oh my goodness! A car? Thank you so much!"
"Now Jerry, you will have to pay for the insurance and your own gas, but you may need to get around going to VMU and all." Fitz said with a grin.
"Jerry, why don't you go check it out. There's another surprise outside for you as well."
Jerry went outside and became confused.
"Dad, which one is mine? There are two."
"The black one is yours Jerry. The silver one is Karen's."
"WHAT?! Dad! I have a car too?"
"You have a license don't you? Liv and I want to see you both more, and you are expected to help your mother with errands and taking Teddy places. Am I clear on that?"
"Crystal sir. Oh my gosh daddy, mom, thank you! Mommy did you see this?"
"Yes sweetie, I love the fact that they are practical and safe. Now make sure you wear your seatbelt at all times and no speeding to showboat for your friends; either of you."
"Yes mommy." both Karen and Jerry said in unison before running off and jumping into their new cars.
"Dad, is this the beats sound system?"
"Yes. Liv had them installed in both Jeeps. Don't blow your ears though kids." Fitz yelled as Jerry began turning his volume up to see how high it would go.
"Let's head back inside. We'll get breakfast started. There are a few more presents to open." Liv said as she collected Tommy off of his swing set.
"You all go in, I have a present for Liv before we come in. Livvie, follow me."
Fitz grabbed Liv's hand and pulled her around to the side of the house.
"Fitz what are we doing? It's. Freezing out here."
Fitz pushed the button on the garage door opener.
"Merry Christmas Livvie."
Liv couldn't believe in front of her was a brand new Lexus.
"Fitz.. I"
"Now Livvie, before you go talking about how you have a car and there are the kids, this car isn't for family time, this car is for Livvie time. When you want a day out to yourself, or you want to drive down to DC instead of fly, you have this car. It's your sexy car. You still have your mommy car, but this is all about you."
"Thank you Fitz, I love it." Liv said as she kissed her husband.
"Go ahead, get in. Oh, do you have your phone?"
"Yes."
" Okay, dial 78278 and Call."
Liv did as she was told. Within seconds her car started on its own.
"Fitz!"
"Now say car stop."
"Car Stop." the car shut off automatically.
"Fitz this is amazing."
"Now say armor on"
"Armor on." This time within moments the car locked and armed itself.
"Livvie, the car will do anything you and only you or I tell it to as long as you have this key in the vicinity." Fitz said as he held out a key for Liv.
"This is the most amazing car I have ever seen! Thank you honey! You know, I have a few more presents for you as well, but let's go give everyone the family gift then I'll give you yours."
They returned into the house and found that Karen was already in the kitchen working on breakfast.
"Liv and I have one final present for everyone." Since everyone is spending the week with us, we thought that it would be a fun treat to take all of you with us when we go sailing in St. Bart's this week."
"That is overly generous but Mellie and I do have to get back to work tomorrow." Jake said creating an excuse as to why they couldn't join the family fun. Truth of it was he knew that there was no way he could compete with Fitz and his generosity was beginning to make him feel a little inadequate.
"I'm sorry to hear that Jake. Maybe next time?"
"Maybe next time." Jake responded politely.
Fitz, Liv, and her parents exchanged gifts, and finally it was time for Fitz to open Liv's. "There are three. Open them. The fourth will be here in a week."
Fitz opened his presents one by one. "Season tickets for the Patriots, A new tv, tickets to Wimbledon? Thank you Livvie." Fitz said as he kissed his wife.
"Although nothing is better than the present you gave me yesterday." Fitz said as he pulled Liv in closer.
"What present was that? Or do I not want to know?" Karen asked afraid of the answer.
Liv looked at Fitz before responding.
"Well everyone, this came a lot sooner than we expected but Fitz and I... We're...I'm pregnant."
Karen and Jerry jumped up and hugged Liv and then Fitz. Mellie sat back as it was all making sense to her now. Liv excusing herself after dinner last night and Fitz running after her. Liv's refusal of wine. It all made sense now.
Although Mellie was happy with Jake, she couldn't help but feel her heart sink a little when she realized just how happy Liv made Fitz.
"Ok, it's time for me to start preparing dinner. Everyone go relax, men, go watch the game and I'll be back shortly. Karen, Jerry, don't get too lost. Let Jason know where you are going and keep your radio volumes down and phones on so I can get a hold of you when needed."
"I'm going to Ashleigh's house." Jerry said. I have to give her her Christmas gifts.
"I'm going to Devon's. I have to give him his present too."
"Remember, dinner is at 3."
"We will!" Each kid yelled as they ran off to go get dressed.
"Olivia Grant, this Christmas has been a very special Christmas. You've made everyone's dreams come true. I love you my sweet Livvie."
"I love you too Fitz. Merry Christmas my love."
"Merry Christmas."
