James Madison Hospital was calling Liv and she had no idea why. Liv hesitated for a moment before finally answering the phone.

"This is Dr. Gowens Office calling for Olivia Pope."

Liv felt a little relieved that it was a Dr.'s office calling and not the emergency room, but that still didn't ease her worries. Liv held her breath before responding. "This is she."

"Ms. Pope. Dr. Gowens needs to see you in his office. It has to do with testing that was done when you were in here a few weeks ago for a concussion. There were a few tests that we have discovered did not find their way into your file when you were being treated."

"I'll be there in 20 minutes." Liv thanked the receptionist and hung up.

Her heart sank trying to figure out what it was they had to tell her. She was feeling fine. There was nothing wrong with her. Of course she has been feeling a little woozy but she figured maybe it was because popcorn and wine weren't really a balanced meal.

She sat in the car for a moment before she proceeded to pick up the phone to call Fitz. She told him that she was on her way, and if she wasn't there within a certain amount of time she knew he would worry.

"Hi Beautiful, are you on your way?"

"I am but I have to make a quick stop at the hospital before I make my way over. Dr. Gowens just called and said there were some tests that weren't placed into my file when I was in the hospital a few weeks ago."

"Tom and I will meet you there, and I won't take no for an answer. If there is bad news, you do not need to get it alone. I can be there in 15 minutes."

"Ok." Liv knew better than to argue with Fitz especially now. He was engaging in a very dangerous game of Political Roulette, and there was no way that she could stop him. However, she had to admit that if she was about to receive bad news Fitz is who she would want comforting her during this time.

"I'll see the two of you there in 15 min." Liv hung up and realized that her hands were shaking as she set the phone down. What was it? Was there some sort of brain damage they missed that could kill her? Liv tried to center herself as she pulled out of her parking spot and headed towards the hospital.

Fitz's heart sank not knowing what it was that could possibly be wrong with his Livvie. He did know one thing; no matter what it was, he was willing to spend every dime he had to make it better. "Cyrus, I'm headed to the hospital. I'll be back in a few. Yes, I'm going and there is no way in hell you are stopping me so, save your rant, and either come with me, or take the night off. Your choice."

Cyrus would normally take this time to tell Fitz just how stupid he was being to just rush off to the hospital but he decided not to.

This new Fitz scared him a little as he proved that he was more ruthless than Cyrus could ever imagine. Cyrus also knew that there could only be one person that would prompt Fitz to leave the White House on a whim and rush to her side. When it came to matters of Olivia Pope, Cyrus knew he was in a losing battle.

"Sir, is Liv ok?"

"I'm not sure Cyrus but I do know that the Dr. called her out of nowhere and summoned her into his office to speak about something that happened 6 weeks ago. Whatever it is, the Dr. called her in for a reason so it can't be good, and I'll be damned if she is going to be alone during this time."

"Ok sir, please keep me posted." Cyrus watched Fitz walk out of the room with Tom and Jason at his side. Cyrus had to admit that he was getting older and Fitz and Liv were adults that were going to be together regardless of what he said. He knew that Liv was perfect for Fitz; he just didn't think their timing could be any worse.

As soon as Tom pulled into the parking garage, he spotted Liv standing by her car. Perfect he thought. There was a parking space open right next to her so he pulled in and motioned for her to get in the back.

Once she entered the back of the car Fitz pulled her into his arms. Liv took a deep breath and allowed herself to sink into him. Fitz held her tightly until Tom and Jason came back for them alerting them that all was clear. Fitz looked Liv in the eye and caressed her face.

"Livvie, whatever this is we will fix it. I promise you that." He kissed her on the forehead before stepping out of the car and walking around to open the door for her. Once Liv stepped out of the car, she took Fitz's hand and made her way up to the Dr.'s office.

As they made their way through the door, Liv found it eerily quiet, but then had to remind herself of who she was with. She was sure the Tom had cleared out the office the same way he's cleared out restaurants, bowling alleys, and movie theaters for them in the past.

There were no nurses, only Dr. Gowens.

"Frank! How the hell have you been you old bastard?" Fitz said as he shook the Dr.'s hand.

"Life of a Dr. is never easy you old coot. But then again, I'm guessing my work load is nothing compared to that of the President of the United States." Liv's Dr. Replied returning Fitz's greeting with laugh.

"Wait, the two of you know each other?" Liv was a little curious as to how they knew one another. Was there anyone in D.C. that Fitz did not know?

"Livvie, Frank and I grew up together. We've been friends since kindergarten. Of course being president kind of took me out of the loop with friends and I had no idea that he was living and working in D.C. now."

Liv felt a little more at ease knowing that her Dr. wouldn't blab that she was here with the president to receive what could be bad news.

Dr. Gowens could sense the worry on Liv's face. "Ms. Pope you have nothing to worry about. I've been completely on your side since the campaign trail. Fitz always spoke of the love of his life and how he couldn't believe he found her. I never could stand his wife. Of course Fitz never said your name, but I figured that part out when I realized that this hospital shut down one night as he made a late night visit and you were the person he came to see. Let's have a seat in my office shall we?"

As they sat down Fitz was beginning to get a little impatient waiting to find out what was wrong with Liv. "Frank, I'd hate to be blunt but why are we here?"

"Ms. Pope, when you were in the hospital a few weeks ago there were a battery of tests that were run. I need to ask you a few questions."

Liv nodded in agreement and waited for the doctor to proceed.

"Ms. Pope, have you experienced any dizziness, nausea, or mood swings recently?"

"Nausea mainly. I feel a little woozy when I haven't eaten in a while but that's about it." Liv watched as Dr. Gowens noted her responses on paper.

"How about fatigue? Headaches?"

"'I do have moments where I need to take a nap, but it's nothing I'd call alarming."

"Tell me, when was your last period?"

Liv looked at Fitz and then the Dr. trying to remember when her last period was. "About 3 weeks ago I suppose."

"Was there anything odd about it?"

"It was a lot lighter than normal. Just spotting and it didn't even last more than three days. Dr. look, I'm sorry but I do not understand what my periods have to do with a concussion."

"Nothing Ms. Pope. But I'd like to do one quick test. It won't take more than a minute."

Liv looked up at Fitz and he simply nodded for her to take the test. "Ok."

"Great. You'll need this cup, and the bathroom is down the hall and to your left."

Liv stood and exited the room entering into the bathroom. A few moments later she returned to the Dr.'s office holding the specimen.

"If you will excuse me, I will be right back." Fitz and Liv nodded not sure what the hell was going on. The Dr. returned in less than 5 minutes. With the results.

"Frank, what's going on? Can you please just tell us already?"

"Ms. Pope, I'm glad that you decided to bring Fitz with you because I have news for you. For the both of you." The Dr. looked at Liv and Fitz who were clearly hanging on the edge of their seats. "Ms. Pope, Fitz, You're pregnant." He waited a moment for a response. Once he didn't get one, he continued.

"When you came into the hospital with the concussion, we ran the normal set of tests mainly a pregnancy test. Through the hustle and bustle of things the results never made it to your file until today. The results were lost in the mix of lab papers, and when I went to sign off on a few cases, found the test results in the midst of it all. Based on the timing of the test, and your levels then, I would say that you were possibly 3 weeks at the time which wouldn't have been anywhere near enough time to register had it been a urinalysis instead of a blood test. I would say based on the timing, you are around 7-8 weeks along."

Stunned at the news but thankful there was nothing wrong with Liv, they thanked Dr. Gowens and proceeded to leave the office.

"Lesson number 5. Through death a new life is born." Liv said out loud as she thought back to where she and Fitz were 7 weeks ago. The only time she and Fitz had been together during that time frame was their escapade in the Utility Closet after Ella's christening. It was the darkest time either of them had even been through in their lives.

As their relationship lay beaten and bruised, their love was stronger than the both of them and refused to die. This child growing inside of Liv that was conceived when they were both at their most vulnerable was proof of that.

It was almost as if Fitz was reading Liv's thoughts because when she looked up at him, tears were filling his eyes.

"Lesson number 5." He repeated and Liv knew that the same thought had struck him as well.

Fitz talked Liv into riding back with him. "Jason can follow us in your car. We need to be together right now." Fitz said as he pulled Liv into his arms.

Liv agreed and climbed into the back seat of the SUV with Fitz as Tom pulled off driving them back to Blair House. Liv rested her head on Fitz's chest as he placed his hand lovingly on her belly.

"Our love is growing inside of you. I know that I made those moments after hell for you, but I just want you to know that I'm sorry for that. My love for you at that moment, the moment we conceived this life was so strong I knew I needed to step back or risk losing you forever."

"Fitz" Liv said looking up with gentle tear filled eyes. "My love for you at that moment was the strongest it had been up to that point. What came immediately after that means nothing. That moment, the moment in which we created this life is all that matters. It is all that will matter."

Liv returned her head to Fitz's chest as he lovingly massaged her stomach. Kissing her forehead, he asked. "What do the two of you want for supper tonight?"

"Surprise me."

Their love was strong enough to endure the tests of time. Through it all they held on to one another. Their love was enough. Sure they would have to tell Mellie and her team about the baby, but not now. This was their moment and they were going to enjoy it. There was no way they were going to let anyone get in the way of them living in this moment.

When they returned to Blair House, Fitz carried Liv inside and laid her down on the sofa before turning on the fire. "Stay here remember I told you earlier that I had a surprise for you, and I think now is the perfect time to give it to you."

Liv watched as Fitz walked towards the steps and heard him run upstairs. When he returned, he had a bag in his hand. He sat next to Liv and caressed the side of her face.

"Close your eyes." Fitz said dangling the bag in front of her.

Liv closed her eyes anticipating exactly what it was he was going to give her. Liv had no idea what it was that was waiting for her, but she couldn't wait to find out.

Hey Gladiators, Thank you so much for the amazing reviews you have been sending me regarding this story. I really hope that you liked this chapter. If any of you read my first FF, you know that I have developed an obsession for Olitz babies. I can't wait for all of you to read what is in the bag Liv is holding. I will hopefully have that update ready for you all tomorrow so we can set Scandal Thursday off the right way. Thank you for reading and taking this ride with me. As always, I welcome your comments.