The Best Mistake Ever
Chapter 10
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The Grants
"Livvie I think it's time I introduce you to my family. But there are some things I have to tell you and prepare you for first." Liv tucks her foot underneath her and gives Fitz her undivided attention. "I'm listening."
Fitz becomes nervous. He wasn't prepared for this but knew it had to be done. "Well let me start by saying I love you and I am going to marry you one day. So with that being said my family is a bit much. My brother and my father are a lot alike. They are very determined and used to getting what they want including my girlfriends."
Liv raises an eyebrow. "Really, as in sleeping with her?"
"Yes. I dated this woman 4 years ago I was 30 years old then."
"I can count love."
"Livvie?"
"Ok, I'm sorry. Keep going."
"I was 30 years old. Her name was Mellie Sinclair. After dating for 2 months I was ready to introduce her to my family. I thought I was in love any way I brought her to meet my family and not even 10 minutes of her being there my brother and dad was making passes at her. She basted in the attention. All it took was a few expensive gifts and her legs came open." Liv facial expression is priceless. The look of total disgusted was only way to describe it. "Needless to say I knew nothing about this until she became pregnant and my father flew into a rage and blurted out that he was too old to have children and Teddy and I needed to decide who was going to step up. I was speechless. Teddy swore he always used a condom, so that left me or my dad as the potential father. I felt like a complete idiot. I told them I didn't give a fuck who the father was, that I was not taking responsibility for their fuck up and I left her and them standing in my father's office."
"OMG! Did she have the baby?"
"And ruin my family's reputation. No my dad bribed her into aborting the baby with a large sum of money. He made sure she went to his people to get it done. He also made her take a pregnancy test before and after. My dad is very sufficient."
"Where is she now?"
"Off somewhere living off the 5 million dollars my dad gave her."
"Well dam that some shit right there. What about your mom?"
"My mom is a sweetheart. I'm a lot like her. She loves my dad and I guess that's why she's still with him. I don't understand it so I don't question it. She must have her reasons."
"Hmm…I'm not sure I want to meet you father and brother."
"It's up to you Liv. We don't have to if you don't want to."
"Tell you what. I will meet them and then let you know how I feel. But whatever you do, do not leave me for too long alone with either of them. I'm don't like unwanted male attention. It makes me think of what Edison did to me."
"That's why it took me so to bring up introducing you to them. To tell the truth it scares me because I will lose it if one of them made you feel uncomfortable or afraid. I want you to meet them but like I said it scares me."
"Oh baby. I tell you what if at any time I feel uncomfortable I will tell you and we can leave. But I would really like to meet you mom especially if she's anything like you."
"Ok I will inform my mother and we can maybe visit them in a couple of days."
MEANTIME AT THE POPE RESIDENCE…..
"Mya dear my men have a lead on Chase. He rented a car with a LoJack. Our people are tracking him now."
"Good when they find him, if at all possible tell them not to kill him. I want to do that myself. Nobody puts their hands on my baby and live to talk about it."
"Mya my love you don't get to do that, I'm the only one who kills in this family. I need you to stay pure my love. But I promise you he will die at my hands."
"Eli I want him to suffer first. I want him to live long enough to know Liv is having Fitz's baby not his cocky bastard."
"Mya dear you don't play with people you intend to kill, that's just wasteful energy. They only do that on television. When I kill someone I don't sit and talk with them. I damn sure don't give them the opportunity to think and plot their escape and/or revenge."
"Your right dear, just make sure you catch him." Little did they now Chase was not be found that easily.
"Whatever you say dear, so I spoke with Gerry the other day he mentioned that he hasn't seen Fitz in over a year." Eli says changing the subject.
"Well Gerry can be an ass at times. I'm not surprised. Don't let Gerry rub off on you. You and Liv are in a good place now."
"I won't dear. I think I've learned my lesson. I never want to go that long without speaking with my Livvie bear ever again." Mya walks up to Eli and kisses him on the lips.
…..
The next two days Liv is too sick to meet with Fitz family. Her nausea is out for vengeance. Liv can't keep anything down and didn't have the energy to get out of bed. "Livvie if you don't try to eat or drink something I'm taking you to the hospital. I will not sit here and let you dehydrate and starve to death. Now open up." Fitz has been trying for the last twenty minutes to get Liv to eat and drink. She slowly sits up and sips the spoon of broth and takes a nibble of a cracker. It took about another twenty minutes but she ate two crackers with several spoon fills of broth and a half a bottle of ginger ale but refused to eat much more. This had Fitz very concerned so he did what he thought was necessary call Liv's mom for help.
30 minutes later he was opening the door inviting Mya into their home. "Hi Mrs. Pope I did not know what to do. She throws up almost everything and now she refuses to eat and drink. I finally got her to eat some broth and crackers and a half a bottle of ginger ale.
"You did good son. You got her to eat something. Can you take me to her?"
Fitz leads Mya to Liv inside of their bedroom. Mya walks over to the bed and sits next to Liv on the bed. Liv thought she was dreaming.
"Hi sweetie it's me mommy." Liv lifts her head up and reaches out as to touch Mya and see if she's real. "Mom?"
"Yes Livvie. I hear you're not feeling well. I called Mary and she prescribed you some nausea meds. Come honey sit up and take one." Liv does as instructed not one to defy Mya not even when sick then falls back asleep.
"Has she showered?" Mya asks as she looks over at Fitz standing on the opposite side of the bed.
"Ah yes ma'am, I showered her with me. She didn't have the strength to do it herself."
"Good her nausea meds should kick in soon."
"Ok great. Mrs. Pope I need to go and see my parents are you able to stay with Liv for a bit?"
"Sure go do what you need to do. I'll be here."
"Thank you so much. I will be back soon." He kisses Liv before he leaves.
Mya looks at her daughter and smiles. "That man really loves you." She softly says as she caresses her daughter's hair while she sleeps.
Meanwhile Fitz arrives at his parent's home and goes inside. "Hi Hilda." He greets the maid. "Fitzgerald. Oh my dear it is so good to see you. How have you been?" Hilda was the only person Fitz allowed to call him by his full name. She had been with the family for many years and out of respect she call him and Teddy by their full names. She said it created integrity in men.
"I've been good are my parent's home?"
"Yes dear they are in the study."
Fitz heads for the study and find his parents sitting going over numbers for the family businesses. "Hey mom, hey dad."
They both look up and a smile forms on both of their faces. "Son!" Fitz walks over to his parents and gives them a big hug. "Fitz my boy it's been so long. How have you been son?" Gerry says in sincerity.
Fitz looks at his father with confusion on his face not knowing if he really means what he's asking but never doubting his mother. "I've been good. I just thought I'd stop by and let you guys know I'm back and tell you guys I've met someone and you're going to be grandparents."
Both of their faces lights up with joy. "Oh my, really? Who is she can we meet her?" His mom excitedly says. "That's great son. Congratulations. This is big. I can't wait to meet her." This coming from Gerry. "You hear that Marie… we're going to be grandparents." They both hug Fitz again. Fitz is a bit taken back at his father's excitement and is unsure how to perceive his attitude. Last time he saw his dad was when he found out about Mellie. He needed to tread lightly. This new attitude had Fitz weary.
"Yes you will get to meet her. I wanted to bring her by this weekend for dinner."
"That would be perfect son. Who is she do we know her?" Marie asks
"I'm not sure, but you might have heard of her. Her name is Olivia Pope."
"Eli Pope's daughter?" Gerry inquires. Fitz nods. "Wow son, she's one beautiful young lady…."
Fitz cuts his dad off. "Dad if you even think about trying that…."
Gerry interrupts Fitz. "No no son, I'm done being an asshole. I almost lost you and your mother for my past behaviors and I truly am sorry for the ugly things I did in the past. But I've changed. I've been waiting for the day you would return just so I could personally apologize for my actions. Plus you save our family from being scammed that call from you about CM Investments really save our asses. That man played me like a violin in a symphony I almost invested a big portion of our wealth in him. Thank you again. I promise I will treat Olivia with nothing but the upmost respect. Plus she's Eli Pope's daughter and he and I are business associates."
"Good to know. Where Teddy?"
"He's around her somewhere." Fitz mother answers. "Your dad is sincere, but that Teddy you have to watch. If he wasn't my son, I would have him committed but since I can't do that…."
Just as Marie is about to finish her statement Teddy walks in the room. "Dam if it isn't my big brother. What's up man? You finally decided to come home?"
"What's up Teddy."
"Oh dam, that's all I get? No hug no hand shake, just what's up Teddy? You not still mad about the shit with Mellie are you? Look man I did you a favor she was a hoe."
"Now Teddy I'm sure your brother didn't come home to remanence about the past. Let's just enjoy him being home." Gerry states
"You're right dad. Sorry Fitz, so what brings you home?'
Fitz frowns at Teddy. "Family asshole."
"Yes Fitz is about to be a father and we are going to be grandparents." Marie spouts out with excitement.
"Oh really?" Teddy questions.
"Look Teddy, I'm bringing my girl to meet the family. If you even look at her wrong I'm fucking you up on site. She's not Mellie, but you're still an asshole looking for validation, and if you even think about trying that bullshit with Liv, neither mom nor dad will save you from me."
"Well dam brother who is she Olivia Pope or some shit. You act like you dating someone real big."
Fitz shakes his head at Teddy's accuracy at guessing. "As a matter of fact it is Olivia Pope."
"Shut the fuck up! Really? I was just kidding brother, stop playing who is she for real do we know her?"
"You'll see when she comes to dinner this weekend if you're here. I'm heading out it was good seeing you guys." Fitz hugs his parent kissing Marie on the forehead and smirks at Teddy as he walks out of the door and drives home but not before Teddy turns to their parents and asks.
"Is he really dating Olivia Pope?" They both just chuck and go back to what they were doing before Fitz stopped by.
When Fitz enters his home he's greeted by Eli. "Hello Fitz, I just stopped by after talking with Mya I hope you don't mind?" Again Fitz is confused by the change of attitude by another person who originally didn't seem to like him.
"Ah yeah, I mean yes Sir. That is fine with me you're more than welcome in our home; after all you are Liv's father."
"Thank you Son I appreciate that. I also would like to apologize for my behavior when you came to see Livvie. I just didn't really understand everything at the time and I prejudged you and my daughter's relationship and for that I am sorry."
"I appreciate that Mr. Pope…."
"Please call me Eli or pops."
Fitz smile. "Ok then pops." The two men shake hands as Mya enters the room. "Hey Fitz you're back."
"Yes ma'am pops here was just explaining to me how much he loves his daughter. " He smiles again
"Pops huh? Yeah ok, good to see you two getting along Livvie is still asleep. I will prepare her some meals that she should be able to digest without throwing up if you don't mind can you show me to the kitchen."
"It's actually around that wall behind you be my guest. I can use all the help I can get but there's not much in there we still haven't been shopping."
"Great! I had Eli bring some things with him. Why don't you go and check on Livvie and Eli you join me in the kitchen." With that Fitz heads upstairs and lies in bed with Liv while Eli and Mya prepare meals that will settle better during Liv's pregnancy.
Two hours later Liv wakes to Fitz sleeping spooning her with his hand on her breast. She smiles and turns to kiss his lips. Fitz stirs and opens his eyes and returns the smile. "Hi."
"Hi." He responds. "Feeling better?"
"Yes, I'm also starving."
"Your parents are both here." He looks over at the clock. "Well at least they were when I laid down."
"Let go see." They both get up and head down stairs finding her parents sitting in the kitchen. "Hi mom, hi dad."
"Oh Livvie dear how are you feeling?"
"Better I'm am hungry though I just don't want to throw up again."
"Well I've prepared you some homemade soups, chicken, vegetable, and potato it really helps when barfing while pregnant."
"I really have a taste for some M&M's with peanuts but I will have some potato soup please."
"Really?" Fitz says stunned. "Oh boy." Mya says. "Fitz my boy you're in for some serious exercise."
Fitz looks at everyone somewhat lost. "What does that mean?"
"That means you have to go and get M&M's." Eli states looking at Fitz in disbelief. "You got her pregnant you have to take care of her cravings."
"What like right now? Livvie you want M&M's right now?"
"Yes baby I want M&M's right now."
"But you have to eat something first baby."
"Fine… forget it. Daddy… can you…"
"No no I'll go. I didn't realize you were serious. Is there anything else you want while I'm out?" She shakes her head while accepting the bowl of homemade potato soup from her mother. "What about you guys?" "No dear I'm fine." "No son nothing for me." Fitz heads to the door grabbing his keys to go to the store and get Liv some M&M's.
"That young man is in trouble." Mya states with a chuckle.
"Yep, it's already started." Eli laughs
"What? It's just M&M's."
"You with that pout and those doe eyes." Mya answers. "Today M&M's, tomorrow it will be something else. I see that nausea medicine is already working."
Twenty minutes later Fitz returns with the candy and hands it to Liv. "That's all of it? Is this it? One little pack? Baaaaby this isn't enough."
Mya and Eli quietly chuckles at the two. "You didn't say how many." She looks at him and tosses the small bag on the counter top. "Fine don't worry about it." Liv place her now empty bowl in the sink and walks out of the kitchen.
Fitz knows whenever she says fine, she actually means the opposite. He grabs his keys and heads back out. When he returns with an entire box filled with M&M's and handed them to her. Her smile returns.
…..
The weekend is here and Liv is finishing her final touches to her hair. "Baby is what I have on to casual?"
Fitz looks in Liv's direction. "No baby I love you in jeans you look gorgeous."
"Thanks babe, you look very handsome yourself." She walks over and kisses him. "Do you think your family will like me?"
"I wouldn't give a damn if they didn't, but yes I think they will. They already know of you through your parents. Now they'll get to meet you in person."
They head out and are at the Grant home 45 minutes later. "Ready Livvie?"
"Ready." Fitz gets out and walks around and opens the car door for Liv taking her hand and guiding her inside his childhood home and finds his parents already waiting for them. "Mom dad this is Olivia, Livvie these are my parents Marie and Gerry." Marie pulls Liv into a hug and Gerry shakes her hand.
"Mom what time is Fitz…." Teddy stops in his tracks as he walks into the room. "Hey big brother." Teddy says as he takes in Liv's beauty. "You weren't lying you really are dating Olivia Pope." Speaking very slowly as he emphasizes every word of his last statement still in a state of disbelief. "Hi I'm Theodore everyone calls me Teddy." Teddy reaches out his hand
"Nice to meet you all." Liv says with a small smile. She attempts to shake Teddy's hand and he pulls her hand to his lips to kiss it when Fitz places his hand over hers.
"A simple hello will do." Fitz pulls Liv hand back keeping it in his gentle but tight grip. Teddy throws his hands up in surrender.
"Ok big brother. No disrespect. You are stunning though." Turning his attention to Liv winking at her as he walks away. "Teddy don't get your ass whooped in here today." He then turns to Liv. "Sorry about that. You give him an inch he takes a yard. I have to put him in his place." Liv nods.
"Olivia dear please excuse Teddy he can be an ass at times." Marie states causing Liv to smile. 'I think I'm going to like her.' Liv thinks to herself. "I must say though you are even more beautiful in person."
"Thank you ma'am." Liv responds
"Oh no call me Marie."
"Olivia welcome to our home. Please forgive our son. Shall we head to the dining area for dinner?" Gerry pipes in. They all head for the dining area. Marie sits at one end with Fitz and Liv to her left and Gerry at the other end and Teddy to his left. As the food is place on the table by the servants Marie tries to make small talk. "So Olivia how are you parents?"
"There good they said to tell you both hello."
"So you're Eli Pope's daughter. I never knew he had any children, he never spoke of you." Teddy says from across the table feeling the need to talk to Liv.
"That's because we keep our family life and personal lives separate." Liv states already starting to feel uncomfortable so she grabs Fitz's hand.
"But why wouldn't a man brag on his child as beautiful as you. I know I would."
"My family knows the Grants and I've never heard of either of you. Even Fitz didn't mention you until we decided I wanted to meet his parents." Liv shoots back.
"That's enough Teddy." Gerry strong authoritive voice sounds out. Marie is a bit embarrassed.
"No dad let him keep talking he likes to play games knowing he already knows who Liv is. I've been itching to show him why I'm the big brother." Teddy shuts up but not for long.
"Olivia I hear we are about to be grandparents?"
"Yes ma'am I mean Marie we're due May 7th."
"So son how'd you two meet?" Gerry inquires.
"We were working together for several months while I was under cover."
"Rumor has it you're married Olivia, brother are you sleeping with a married woman?" Fitz stiffens but Liv speaks up first.
"And it's just that rumors I'm not married nor have I ever been."
"That's not what that guy…what's his name…Chase Montgomery said in his news conference."
"Teddy our relationship is none of your business, and if you continue to disrespect Liv with your line of questioning…."
"Wait wait now Fitz please calm down. Teddy please dismiss yourself from the table." Gerry says tiring of Teddy's theatrics.
"What I just as the lady a question."
"OUT NOW!" Gerry yells causing the women at the table to startle. Teddy stands from the table and leaves the room filled with anger and jealousy. How did Fitz score Olivia Pope? He has been infatuated with her since she blew up in DC. Olivia should be his girl. What did Fitz have that he didn't? They were the same height, Fitz is a bit more muscular, but they have the same brown curly hair, piercing blue eyes, and a smile that women just dropped their panties for. If she liked Fitz why did she never notice him. He was at every one of her presses conferences when she was working in DC. She even spoke to him at one time. How did she not notice him? All he needed was some alone time with her he was sure he could win her over even if it was only for one night.
Needless to say Teddy did not return to dinner. Instead he went to another wing of the house to clear his thoughts. The rest of the dinner went on without a hitch.
A/N: What do you think about this? Fitz has some background attatched to him huh? And Mellie eww! Momma Pope to the rescue. The cravings have started and Teddy is another Chase. Just know that this humble patient Fitz has a beast inside of him. Leave your thoughts.