Note: Hey everyone I am glad that you are enjoying this telling of Olitz post Presidency. Since our couple is in NY I took account of the fun characters that could have been in the Universe of NYC social's circle. Two shows came to mind, one was the fab four of SOTC and Castle and Beckett. I have already included the girls and now let's visit Castle's loft when he has two very special dinner guests. My apologies , characters do not belong to me… Castle and the gang belong to Andrew Marlowe… The fab four belong to HBO and Darren Starr and as always, Scandal characters belong to award winning Shonda Rhimes.
Martha Rogers stood in the living room and sipped a martini . She sized up the Secret Service as they walked around her son's loft. She looked at every sinewy muscle as they tore his loft apart in preparation for the visit of the former President and his girlfriend. Richard Castle had come across many celebrities and politicians in his literary career. This had to be the crowning achievement. He stood next to his lovely wife, Katherine as they waited anxiously for the arrival of Fitzgerald T Grant and Olivia Pope.
"All clear sir." Daniel announced as he and Susan combed the large apartment before they could come in . Castle straightened his tie and smirked at his wife. Kate crossed her arms and just shook her head at the way her hubby was behaving. He was always the little boy, perpetual Peter Pan that never grew up.
He moved away when he saw the tall man enter and then extended his hand. "Mr President, this is indeed an honor. Welcome to la casa de Castle , my humble abode."
"Ah come on Rick we 've been working on the benefit, call me Fitz." Fitz smiled. "Nice place you have here. This must be the wife." Fitz looked over at Beckett.
"Finest Detective the NYPD ever had. Captain Kate Beckett , my wife." He said with pride.
"It is an honor and a pleasure to meet you, Mr President." Kate said.
Castle was well aware of the lovely woman in the Alexander McQueen dress and Manolo Bialiks . "And this is the famous Olivia Pope. You are a genius and I wish that I hired you as publicist when I divorced my wives. Unfortunately, I chose to marry mine. "
"I am such a fan. I have all of your books and have read them when I have some free time." Olivia was fan girling. "I got so excited when I heard that Fitz was going to work with you on the Gala."
"I consider that a compliment from as beautiful a woman as you." Castle bowed down and kissed Olivia on the hand. He rose back up. "On that note, let 's all have a drink."
Martha finished her drink and then moved toward the gathering. "I remember a gathering at your father's house when you were a little boy. Oh my Big Jerry was throwing quite a wing ding , congressmen, senators, producers, directors, and there you were in a little sailor suit. You just kept holding on to your late mother. She was a dear woman and full of fun. She would have been very proud of her little boy growing up and becoming President."
Thinking about his late father and the developments he found out about him. "Yeah, let's get a got any Scotch?" Fitz sputtered out.
"I came prepared. I think you might be amused by this 200 year old bottle I found." Castle took a tumbler and then poured him and Fitz two drinks.
"And what would you like , Miss Pope." Kate said as she went to the bar.
"Livvy is a bit of a wine snob." Fitz said as he accepted the glass.
Kate then reciprocated by carrying in two wine glasses in her hands. "I hope this is alright. It's a modest little wine but I am sure you are used to a lot fancier."
"It's fine." Olivia waved her hands.
"Let me propose a toast. " Castle said as he lifted his glass. "To a special evening."
Everyone toasted. Everything was going fine until there was a knock at the door. One of the SSA agents popped in. "I'm sorry sir. But there is a young lady who is standing at the front door claiming to be Mr Castle's daughter. "
A small red headed girl popped her head in the door. "Daddy, what's going on? Why won't they let me in here." Alexis Castle pushed her long hair off her face and then gave a pouty face.
Martha ran over to the door. "it's a very exciting night. Your father is having the former President of the United States and his girlfriend over for dinner." She turned to the handsome SSA agent. "This is my granddaughter. Please can she come in." Martha asked. Alexis turned her head and when she did, you could hear her earrings tinkle.
Fitz waved her in. "I have a daughter too. Please join us."
"This is my daughter , Alexis , she attends Columbia."
"I am pleased to meet you, Alexis. My daughter is scheduled to attend Stanford." Said Fitz as he shook the young girl's hand.
"Stanford is where Kate went to school." Castle added.
"Fine school, I came East myself. Yale, Harvard, and then Oxford." Fitz added. "Olivia went to Georgetown."
"For law school, honey. " I went to Yale for undergrad." Olivia added.
"Karen is actually doing great. She is the acting First Lady while Mellie is President. She has grown into a fine young woman." Fitz said as he took a sip of Scotch.
The chef came from the kitchen. "Dinner will be served in five minutes." Castle had an embarrassed look on his face. He wanted everyone to think that he made the dinner. Kate just took another drink and shook her head.
Everyone filed into the dining room that was set with fine china and crystal.
"You told me, Fitz, that you love a good steak. So I had the caterer barbecue some steaks and make some baked potatoes and a salad . For dessert, a rich crème brulee. " Castle announced.
All the people sat down and Fitz pulled out the chair for Olivia . Rick pulled out the chair for his mother and Kate. Fitz pulled out the chair for Alexis. "And let me do this for you, young lady." Alexis giggled.
"I should introduce you to my daughter. And my son." Fitz said.
"Will they be at the benefit?" Castle asked.
"Of course, along with my ex wife." Fitz admitted.
The gathering laughed and enjoyed sparkling conversation. Both couples agreed that the Gala was going to be the social event of the season. Richard was actually going to donate a mystery murder evening with him and an autographed copy of his latest book for the benefit. Olivia said that she ran into her law party gal , Miranda and gave some of her tickets to them to attend the benefit. She also said that the gladiators would also be attending the party. During the party, Carrie Bradshaw called her and said that she would donate a pair of Manolo Bialiks afternoon of shopping with her and an autographed copy of her latest book. "Marriage Comes Next." It was shaping up to be an evening to remember.
"If you would like, I could sing a couple songs before dinner." Martha volunteered . Richard just shook his head and replied. "Oh Mother."
"Actually that would be great. I love the old standards. Sometimes I think I was born about forty years too late." Fitz admitted.
"Well I think that we have accomplished a lot tonight. I will just get my assistant to make the final arrangements and then we can plan on a special evening. Fitz, I am sure that we can get a lot of donations for the Grant foundation. " Rick said as the couple headed toward the door.
Olivia gave Kate a hug. "If you want me to hook you up with some fabulous designers for the gala, let me know. We should have a gals day. Wine and pedis."
"Ok it's a date." Kate smiled.
"We'll be talking." Fitz said as he headed for the door. Olivia waved as they left and then Daniel and Susan followed behind.
"Well that was fun." Castle said as he closed the door. "I can't wait for the Gala. We are going to have a ball." Rick said as he twirled Kate around as they danced to no music in the living room.
NEXT : The Grant Foundation gala