Hello my fellow "Pumpkin-Gladiators"….after the shocking "Nobody Likes Babies" episode of Scandal I decided to finally give you all what you've been waiting for. The OLITZ Wedding. I am skipping what I was going to do originally and give you the chapter you've all been waiting for. Seeing what occurred last night totally broke my heart and I needed to write something happy and mush/gush. I hope this mends our broken hearts…

Just bare with me…I need to set you up for it first….Thanks for sticking with this story, and here's your MAJOR punch on your ticket to ride….

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Chapter 10: "Having Everything You Need…If You Just Believe"

Schedule of events for the OLITZ New's Year's Wedding….

This is what happened for Fitz and Olivia in the days leading up to their big day.

December 26th: Wedding cake tasting and Reception Meal decided on. Brides maids dresses decided on. Flowers for ceremony, her bouquet, and bride maids chosen.(Info to come in the wedding details)

The first dance was also decided on, and what music/songs were going to be played at the reception. Olivia had talked to the musicians. She had something special in store for Fitz, and trust me it will blow his mind. ;-) (Sorry not telling yet…keep reading.)

December 27th: Fitz and Olivia talked to the wedding coordinators about where the wedding was taking place on the ranch. It was right outside the back of the house where he likes to chop wood.

Abby, Quinn, Stephen and Georgia arrive at the ranch. Olivia went dress shopping for her gown. She found the perfect dress. Fitz also had his tux fitting. The ladies also had their fittings for their gowns. She also found a perfect dress for the "First Daughter" to wear.

At "bed time" Abby and Quinn separated the new couple. Since they were getting married in a few days, and there was no "hanky panky," Olivia and Fitz would be sleeping separately till the wedding night. (Oh Yes I totally went there.) Olivia giggled, and Fitz of course moaned and groaned but went along with it. But it didn't stop him from sneaking in every morning and seeing his beautiful bride to be before she woke up. ;-)

December 28th: Press Release for the divorce of Mellie and Fitz. Olivia had them record something the day before. Fitz and Mellie stood unified and together. The news was shocking to the American Public but they revealed that even though they did love each other, they were not IN LOVE with each other. Fitz announced that he was not leaving "America's Baby" and would be there to support Mellie, and his children no matter what. It was also announced that even though she "technically" was not the first lady any more that she would still have those privileges. They were a team and would continue to be that way, not only for the country, but for their children. ;-)

December 29th: Huck, Harrison, Cyrus and James arrive at the ranch. Since the boys were now here and Olivia had her "ladies," they all go together and had separate evenings. Fitz had a bachelor party, and Olivia had a ladies night out. For Fitz, the boys played poker, watched 'guy movies," had pizza and beer.

Olivia took two secret service agents with her when she went out per Fitz's request. They ladies went to see a matinee, ate dinner, went to the mall for some serious retail therapy, and then dancing. Fitz was a little annoyed at the dancing part but he got over it once Olivia did her "Little Dance" routine for him later.

December 30th: Final fitting for Olivia's gown. The seamstress only had to lift the hem up about an inch. The waist portion, and bodice fit perfectly. When Fitz finally sees her in it, he's going to flip. The girls also had their fittings and the seamstress worked her magic.

Fitz had also flown out some of the senior staff he was extremely close to for the ceremony. Mrs. Hanley and her assistants. Cyrus's secretary, and Mellie's chief of staff, and assistants. Once Olivia took over they would be there to help her. Total about 25 people made it out for the big day. Everyone signed a non-disclosure agreement as well.

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Day Before the Wedding..December 31st…EEEKKKK…;-)

(This is where the story begins)

Olivia woke up the next morning, with her handsome fiancée in bed with her. Since Abby and Quinn had separated them, he made it a point to get into her room every morning before she awoke. He wanted her to see him first, after she awoke.

She opened her eyes to see him perched above her, watching her sleep, like he had been doing every morning. He did not say anything to her, he just laid next her, caressing her face with his hands, and kissing her face and cheeks. With each kiss, he lingered, and looking back into her beautiful eyes. She smiled sweetly and touched his face in her hands, and pulled him down kissing him deeply.

After the passionate kiss, he pulled away. He cupped her face in his hands again, looking deep into her eyes and said, "Say You'll Marry Me, Olivia." His voice was low, almost a whisper when he said this to her. It quivered with anticipation, waiting to hear her say the words to him. Since he purposed almost a week ago, every morning he asked her to marry him. That is the first thing he said to her, after she opened her eyes to meet his.

Every time she uttered the words "Yes I will marry you, Fitz," he placed his entire body on top of hers, kissed, hugged, and caressed her in every way possible. Before he got carried away, and wanting to do more than kiss her, he always stopped himself. He would place himself on the side of her body, snuggle up behind her, and wait till Jerry and Karen came into the room to get them for breakfast.

By the time breakfast was finished and everyone was showered and dressed, it was time to make sure everything was being set up for the wedding. They walked out to the back yard, and a tent was being placed up just in the off chance of rain. Once the tent was up, they saw the chairs being placed, a runner for her to walk down the aisle on, and tables for the food, and guests to sit. The altar was the last item to be assembled. Fitz had planned everything so beautifully that Olivia didn't have to worry about much of anything.

In the afternoon, Fitz had some things to discuss with Cyrus. He left Olivia, her gladiators, Mellie and the kids outside to enjoy the last day before the wedding. He hated to leave her, but he would be discussing some things for his return to DC after they were married.

"What is it, Mr. President?" Cyrus asked him.

"I am getting married tomorrow Cy, and I want everything perfect for Olivia. Not only that, but I want my return to DC to be delayed to the second weekend in January."

"Mr. President, the White House is expecting you back. I am not sure how to handle that."

"Cy, I am asking you to do this for me as one man to another. Five to Six days with Olivia is not enough. I want another week to be with her, as my bride. She is already flying out ahead of me. It's going to kill me to see her leave without me. I want to get off Air Force One with her by my side but, I can't do that yet. Yes the country knows I am divorced now, but her and I still have to be careful."

"I will arrange something with everyone Sir. We'll just tell them, that you wanted to spend more time out here because you hardly get a chance to come home."

"Thank you Cyrus."

"You're Welcome. Take care of her Sir."

"I'm planning on it, for the rest of my life. Tomorrow is not only a new year, but it's the day my life truly begins." With that they both shook hands and walked back outside.

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Once they got to the door, they heard laughing and giggling. Fitz and Cyrus saw Olivia and Stephen out on the dance floor that had been set up. It looked liked the "boys" were trying to dance with the bride a day early. He leaned against the wall, because he had not been noticed, and watched. Cyrus stood next to him.

"Oh come on darling," said Stephen "get your butt over here and dance with me?"

"Stephen, are you crazy? I am so not dancing with you, like you want to, with your wife here, and who knows where my fiancée is?" Fitz smiled and he could see Georgia laughing.

"Humor your best friend here. The moment you say "I Do" tomorrow, I know that President husband of yours will not let you be in anyone's else arms but his. We all know he won't share." Fitz was really smiling now.

"Oh geez he won't be that bad, will he?" She was looking at Karen and Jerry. They both nodded.

"Okay Stevie Wonder," she walked up to him, "what the heck are we going to dance to then?"

"I've got that covered." Stephen said. He looked over and the kids pressed play on their tablets. "Plus you want to be prepared for that first dance with your husband don't you?"

"Come on, Stephen show me your moves."

Stephen got a hold of Olivia and got ready for their dance. Harrison started the music and it was "I Believe in You, (You Believe in Me) by Johnny Taylor. (This was the song they played at the end of Crash and Burn when Fitz showed up at her door.)

Fitz stood and watched not only Stephen, dance with his beautiful bride, but Harrison, Cyrus went down to dance with her, and Huck. As the song played through, everyone in the room saw Fitz standing their watching her. The look on his face was pure joy. Fitz came down the stairs and Stephen sent her in a twirl. When she stopped, she was right in his arms where she belonged.

Olivia melted in his embrace instantly. She through her arms around his neck and held onto him as they danced. At the end of the song, she said to him "I believe in you, do you believe in me." He looked into her eyes and said "Absolutely Mrs. Grant." He was ready to lay a passionate kiss on her lips when the kids came and broke them apart.

After the dance, it was time for the rehearsal dinner. For the meal, Fitz and Olivia decided to keep it "low key." Olivia found it amusing to see her future husband at the grill, on the back deck, making hot dogs and hamburgers for everyone. He didn't see her there watching him. She walked up behind him, and hugged him from behind. She heard him let out a huge breath, and melt in her arms.

He pulled her in front of him, and picked her up. He kissed her passionately, and then put her down. She told him, "God I love you. Especially in an apron."

He raised his eyebrows…"Well after tomorrow, I think I can accommodate that for you." He touched his forehead to hers.

"Good. I wouldn't miss it." She said to him, and she squeezed him.

After dinner everyone hung out till the clock struck midnight. Everyone stayed up late to ring in the new year together. The moment the ball dropped, Fitz pulled Olivia into his embrace and kissed her passionately. He did not care that everyone was in the room. When someone, finally said "Hey you two, get a room," they broke apart, blushing.

Fitz tried to drag her upstairs, but Abby and Quinn blocked him. "Oh no Mr. President, she is not going anywhere she is coming with us."

Fitz pulled her in closer to him. "Excuse me."

Abby looked at him. "It is now January 1st. Which means, it's bad luck to see the bride the day of the wedding." She walked up to Fitz, pulled his hands off of her. Quinn pulled Olivia away from him. Everyone in the room was giggling and Olivia was blushing.

"Now everything has been arranged. The cars are out front, and Olivia's bagged are packed. Us ladies are taking her out of here. We have a hotel reservation. I don't care that you're President. You are the groom right now. And the bride is coming with us. Oh and by the way, I have female secret service agents coming with us, to make sure everything goes according to plan and ensure her protection."

Fitz made a very unpleasant noise but for once did not argue. He knew he was not going to win this fight with Abby. The gentleman walked the ladies to the cars and bid their farewells. He went upstairs, and laid in the bed that him and Olivia were sharing before they got separated. He called her quickly, told her that he loved her, and drifted off to sleep. He would wake after some much needed sleep. He was finally going to marry the love of his life, and he couldn't be happier.

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TISSUE ALERT….TISSUE ALERT….HERE'S THE WEDDING DAY! Enjoy…;-)

January 1st… "What a Difference a Day Makes.."

The next morning, Fitz woke up, about 7:00 am and was about to reach for his cell phone when it rang. He knew in an instant who it was.

"Hello," he said.

"Marry Me, President Grant?" The sexy voice on the other end said to him.

A Cheshire grin, came across his face. "Hey aren't I supposed to ask you that?"

His fiancée, let out a sexy laugh. "Say yes, and I'll make your wildest fantasies come true this evening Mr. President." The voice practically growled into the phone.

"Well in that case, Yes I'll Marry you Olivia Pope. Today in fact if that suits your needs and desires." Her voice dropped down even lower, adding lustfulness to it.

"Wouldn't miss it. I love you Fitz. I'll see you at the altar. I need to go before Abby yells at me."

"And I love you Olivia. I love you more than anything in this world. I can't wait for you to become my wife today."

"I can't wait to become your wife, and for you to become my husband. See you at the altar Mr. President. And don't be late. You don't want to keep me waiting." Her voice dropped.

"Don't worry. This is one appointment I wouldn't miss for anything. Goodbye Olivia."

"Goodbye Mr. President."

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It was time for the wedding. Once her car entered the premises, the secret service blocked the house, so Fitz could not see her. He was already ushered out of the house prior to her arrival. Just before she was to go down the aisle Tom met her.

"Miss Pope, it would be an honor to escort you part of the way to your wedding to the President. I will hand you over to Mr. Beene." Tom said to her.

Olivia was so touched beyond words. "Tom you don't have to do that."

"Yes I know. But I want to."

Olivia took his arm, and got ready to exit the back of the house to see Fitz waiting for her.

She could already here music playing for Karen, Quinn, Georgia, and Abby to go down the aisle. She picked out light lavender dresses, and they chose the style they wanted. She could just see them through the window reach the altar.

When the doors opened she took in the scene before her. She could still not see Fitz or him her. She noticed that the tent had flowers on long strands hanging from it with twinkling lights. The seats were covered with gold and silver cloths, with bows to match. There were candles lighting the way down to the altar.

Once the song she picked out began to play, she emerged from the house onto the deck. Cyrus was there waiting for her. He kissed her on the cheek and they turned to face Fitz, who had began to cry.

Fitz had never seen her look so beautiful. He literally couldn't breathe seeing her walking towards him. Her gown was gorgeous. (Olivia is wearing the dress Izzy Stephens wore on Grey's Anatomy.) It was sequenced spaghetti straps, and beaded bodice and enhanced her cleavage. The bottom of the dress was made from chiffon, fanned out at her hips, with lace all the way around the bottom of the hem. The back of her dress was open, and stopped right at the top of her tail bone. A feature that Fitz would love later. She looked like an angel. Her veil, went past the gown in the back, had tiny crystals all over it. Her hair was partly tied into it, in curls and partly up in the back.

Olivia was also admiring how sexy her fiancée looked. His hair was jelled back some except for his stray "Superman Curl" that she loved to play with. His black tux made him look like a Presidential James Bond. It gave him an old Hollywood look, that made her knees go weak, and causing the butterflies to come back into her stomach. At that smile, LORDY, she was regretting wearing high heels because her legs were now shaking walking towards him.

As the music played for her to march closer, she gathered her courage. Out of her mouth, Fitz heard singing as she came towards him. The voice was Olivia's. She was singing to him, walking towards him. Her eyes never left his, even for a moment.

The day we met,
Frozen I held my breath
Right from the start
I knew that I'd found a home for my heart...
...beats fast

(Olivia makes it to Fitz,on the altar. She's standing in front of him. She could hear guests talking, "Oh my goodness, she's singing to him, walking down the aisle.)

Colors and promises
How to be brave?
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall
But watching you stand alone? (She grabs onto his hands.)

All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow

One step closer

(She let's go off his hands, and wrapped arms around his body, making Fitz sigh and melt on the spot.)

I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

(She then places her hands on his face, still singing to him. He has tears down his cheeks that she is rubbing away.)

And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more (Song Ends)

(A Thousand Years, Pt 2…Christina Perri)

Minister: "Wow, talk about an entrance. Welcome and Happy New Year. Dearly Beloved, they say that New Year is a time for new beginnings. It is a time to start over. A time to say out with the old and in with the new. A time to create new memories. But this new year's day is truly special for us all. Today is not only a new year for all of us, but the start of a wonderful journey. A journey for two hearts, two souls, that will finally be joined. Today we have the distinct pleasure to witness the joining in holy matrimony of Olivia Carolyn Pope and Fitzgerald Thomas Grant III.

I have known both of you for some time and I have married many couples. But I have never seen two people more in love than you, Olivia and you, Fitzgerald. You both not only compliment the other, but complete each other. You both are soul mates in every possible way. You're marriage to one another, makes us all believe that a love like yours exists, because like your love, you exist for each other.

Fitzgerald, do you take Olivia to be your lawful wedded wife. To have and to hold, from this day forward, till death do you part, as long as you both shall live;"

Fitz: "I do." He kissed Olivia's hand.

Minister: "Olivia do you take Fitzgerald to be your lawful wedded husband? To have and to hold, from this day forward, till death do you part, and as long as you both shall live?"

Olivia: "I do." She reached up and touched his face with her hand. He melted instantly.

Minister: The bride and groom have chosen to write their own vows…Whenever you're ready Mr. President…

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Wedding Vows: Fitz: "Olivia it is strange to think that I haven't seen you in six months until Christmas Eve. Now you stand here before me ready to become my wife. I have seen the moon. I have seen sunsets, and sunrises, but nothing prepared me for how truly beautiful you would look walking towards me, to marry me, until now. The pieces of my broken heart, mended the day you agreed to marry me. But now, my heart is flying. I have missed you like the sun misses the flower in the dead of winter. You are my light on the darkest of winter days. Without you, my life is not what it could be.

The day you came into my life, my entire world stopped. I didn't know what love was, until I saw you. You knew me instantly. No one has ever gotten under my skin so quickly. Those first words you said me, changed my life forever. Not only did I want to be a better man to win the election, I wanted to be a better man, for you. You saw me. The real me. You looked into my soul, and made me realize everything I ever wanted and needed in my life. You took me for who I am, not anything else. You accepted me, and in doing that, you brought out the best in me.

Hope is what kept me going. The hope that we would be here today, ready to start our life together. It is what guided me. It was hope that even though you were gone from my sight, that you would return in bring light back into my life. You always knew the man that I am. You never questioned it. You just believed in me. It is your belief in me, that made me fall hopelessly in love with you. I love your spirit, how you take charge, and fix things. But the day you came into my life, you fixed me in every possible way. You made me realize what I was missing. What I was missing, was you.

Today I promise not only to be faithful to you, honor you, and cherish you but I also promise to be there when you need me. To be there to hold your hand in your darkest hour. To be there in all our happy moments to come. I promise to hold you close and never let you go till death do us part. But most of all I promise to love you unconditionally through it all. I wait for you. I watch for you. I belong to you. And today I not only exist for you, I exist for us. I love you Olivia Carolyn Pope, and I can't wait for the rest of our life together."

Wedding Vows; Olivia…"Fitz, today's the day my life begins. All my life I've been just me. A lawyer, campaign fixer, non political student, and woman. But today I become a wife, step-mother, and most of all your partner in all that you do. Today I become accountable to someone other than myself. I become accountable to you Fitz. I become accountable to our future, our love together, and our life together. To all the possibilities our marriage has to offer. Together no matter what happens, I'll be ready for anything, and everything, as long as I have you Fitzgerald Thomas Grant by my side. To me you are not only the Leader of the Free World, but you are the Leader of my heart. With you by my side I am ready to take on life, love, First Lady duties (giggles), and anything else that comes our way. I am ready to take on more than I have ever before because I have you. Your love is what guides me. You say that is my belief in you, that made you "the man I voted for." But you see Fitz, it's not just that.

You not only believed in me, you believed that are love, and the hope of us being together was worth everything. You never gave up on us, even when I did. You never gave in thinking that we were not worth fighting for. That our love, that we share, is worth everything. Looking back, I realize that you saved me. You saved me from a life alone. A life without a love, I didn't think I needed or deserved until you came into my life. I never needed anything, until you came into my life, and turned my world upside down.

I always had this invisible wall that I placed around my heart. The day I met you, you tore it down with one glance. I didn't think that I could ever love someone the way I love you Fitz. I didn't think it was possible. Loving you, and having your love in return, has been my greatest joy. Not helping you win the Presidency, but having you love me. I didn't think that I deserved it. I was scared to want you. I didn't think someone like you, could ever love someone like me. But you never gave up on me, or that our love was the greatest gift. You fought for us, and for that I love you more.

From this day forward, I promise to love, honor and cherish you till the end of my days. I promise to be your closet counsel, your best friend, your lover, (Fitz raised his eyebrows), and the woman you fell in love with three years ago. You are my miracle, my dream, my everything. I belong to you. I wait for you. I watch for you. My whole life is you, and I don't want that to ever change.

Today, Fitzgerald Thomas Grant III my life begins with you, and for one I can't wait."

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Minister: "And now Fitzgerald, would you both please repeat after me.

I , Fitzgerald, take you, Olivia, to be my wife, my constant friend, my faithful partner and my love from this day forward. In the presence of God, our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, and in joy as well as in sorrow. I promise to love you unconditionally, to support you in your goals, to honor and respect you, to laugh with you and cry with you, and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live." (Fitz repeats this.)

Minister: "Now Olivia would you please repeat after me", said this minister;

"I, Olivia, take you Fitzgerald to be my husband, my partner in life and my one true love from this day forward. In the presence of God, our family and friends, I will cherish our union and love you more each day than I did the day before. I will trust you and respect you, laugh with you and cry with you, loving you faithfully through good times and bad, regardless of the obstacles we may face together. I give you my hand, my heart, and my love, from this day forward for as long as we both shall live." (Olivia repeats this to Fitz.)

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Minister: "Now for the exchange of the rings;"

Fitz looked over at Cyrus and he handed him Olivia's wedding ring. It was absolutely beautiful. It was made from the purest platinum like her engagement ring, with perfect diamonds that ran the entire length of the band.

Fitz took Olivia's hand, and repeated what the minister asked him to say "Olivia with this ring, I thee FINALLY wed."

Olivia then reached out her hand, and Abby placed his ring in her hand. The entire time, their eyes never left the other. "Fitz, with this ring, I thee wed."

Once the rings where on their fingers, Fitz pulled her in closer to his body. Olivia said "Sorry, the President is a little impatient." The guests giggled. Fitz reached under her veil and caressed her face, saying "I love you," to her.

The minster finally said; "Olivia and Fitzgerald, you have given and pledged your promises to each other, and have declared your everlasting love by exchanging the rings. Your vows may have been spoken in minutes, but your promises to each other will last until your last breath. As they have pledged themselves to meet sorrow and happiness as one family before God and this community of friends. By the power vested in me, through the state of California, I now pronounce you, husband and wife. Mr. President, you may finally kiss your bride."

A huge smile came across Fitz's face at that moment. He lifted the veil over her face. "Hi, Mrs. Grant," he said to her.

"Hi, Mr. Grant." She replied back.

He placed both hands on her face and pulled her into his lips. The kiss started out slow, and tender. As the kiss began to deepened, Fitz wrapped his arms around Olivia body, and she wrapped her arms around his neck. But once their tongues found the other, Fitz picked up his bride, kissing her with such love. The kiss was so passionate that the minister, had to "Eh Em" them to break apart.

The minister said finally, "Now I would like to present to you all for the first time in public, Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald Thomas Grant III, The President and First Lady of the United States."

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Hello pumpkins. I have been working on this chapter for the last four days. I hope it lived up to all your expectations. Olivia's vows came partly from "Grey's Anatomy" where Izzy and Alex got married. Fitz vows partly originated from the movie "A Knight's Tale" starring Heath Ledger. I just changed them up a bit.

When Olivia walked down the aisle to Fitz, I chose to have her sing along the way. He knows she has a voice, and I decided this would be a perfect way to render her speechless. Christina Perri's song "A Thousand Years" was just right for the job.

I hope this healed your broken hearts after last week's episode. I cried writing parts of this chapter. The reception, wedding night, and honeymoon is going to be in the next.

Leave me milk and cookies,

Peace, Luv and Pumpkins….;-)

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