One Shots-Season Five Chapter 10: I Deserve Another Chance, a scandal fanfic

March 2018

Angela was sitting in the house waiting for Fitz to get home. They had gotten together while he was finishing his second Presidential term. She had to admit that it had not been easy, but she thought they had made it on the other side after almost a year and a half of dating.

She realized she was wrong when on Valentine's Day he didn't propose to her. She knew he had his mother's engagement ring, because she saw it in his safe. Deep down she had a feeling that only one woman would ever get that ring, and it was the woman who was a thorn in her side, and she wasn't even living in Washington D.C. full-time anymore.

The kids never really warmed up to her. Neither of them were rude to her, but they didn't try to be around her other than when they were required. She had walked by Karen's room several times, and heard her on the phone with Olivia who now resided in Vermont. Teddy had visited her a couple of times with Mellie. Who would have thought that Olivia Pope had the mom gene?

She would later learn that it was a home that Fitz had built for them. He was going to put it on the market to sell, but Olivia called him to purchase the home. She placed some calls, and found out he sold the home to her for $1.00.

Mellie & Olivia had remained cordial. After all it was Olivia who had gotten her into office. As she sat in the home that she shared with her boyfriend she didn't understand why she felt like she was the other woman. Unlike Olivia she didn't have an affair with Fitz.

Since Valentine's day her mind had been in overdrive how to procced, and she had the house to herself the last couple of days with Fitz in New York finalizing his book deal. Once he left office he spent time with the kids, and did a few public appearances to keep himself busy. She tried to tell herself that he was happy, but she knew that he wasn't. She knew what had to be done.

Later on, that evening Fitz walked in the door. It had been a grueling couple of days. The most work he had done in a while. It was nice to be back in a suit & tie again.

He had to admit that he was shocked to find suitcases near the door. He thought maybe they were his, but upon close inspection he noticed that they were Angela's. He didn't think much of it. She had a demanding job. She must have gotten a call that required her to leave on assignment.

He called out for her, "Angela, where are you?"

"In the office…"

He walked into the office, "Hi, I saw your bags by the door. I wasn't aware that you had a big assignment coming up."

"I don't. I called mom, and she stated that I could move into the townhouse. She was about to rent it out."

Fitz looked up, "You are leaving me?"

"That is up for debate. I don't think I ever really had you."

"What is that supposed to mean?"

"It means that there is only one woman who will ever have all of you, and she is in Vermont."

"Don't bring Olivia into this. We rarely speak to each other, and if we do it is business or related to the kids."

"If you have moved on them why was she the only one who could convince you that it time for you to write your memoir?"

"She didn't convince me. With everything that happened I never intended to leave office, and sit down to write a book immediately."

"Funny, how you never sat down and told me your specific timeline…."

"Angela, stop playing games. It is beneath you."

"This is not a game. This is my life. I am not placing all the blame on you. I knew deep down that you two were not over each other, but since neither of you were jumping to get back together I told myself that you two were over. The truth of the matter is that neither of you at the time were willing to sit down, and talk with each other. You were still reeling from Olivia's kidnapping, and her later aborting your child. She was still dealing with her dad, the kidnapping, and aborting the baby. Instead of dealing with it together you two fell apart, but you never stopped loving one another."

Fitz wanted to tell her that she was wrong. He really liked Angela. He wanted to love her, but he had become Olivia. When he was with her it was him who was always professing his love to her, and now that he was with Angela she was the one professing her love with Fitz unable to reciprocate his love for her. He tried to tell himself that he needed more time, but deep down there wasn't enough time in the world.

He didn't want to lie so he chose not to respond.

Angela decided not to press that issue further, "The final straw was knowing that you have no intentions of proposing to me. I may not be as cunning as Olivia, but I am an intelligent woman myself. I accepted that you would never put your mother's engagement ring on my finger, but to know that you purchased another one and still won't propose stings."

Fitz gasped. He felt so exposed in this moment. "You were spying on me? Wow, that is low."

"Desperate times caused for desperate measures. I still have a lot of good years left in my life, and I am not going to sit here and wait on you. Especially if you don't want me. You are a great man Fitz, and a wonderful lover, but that is not enough for me anymore. I want all or nothing. Can you give me all of you?"

Fitz looked at his girlfriend of the last 1 ½. He wanted to be able to say she was wrong, and that she had all of him. He wanted to be able to say that whatever she didn't have he could give to her, but they knew he would be lying. There was only one woman who would complete him, and even if she never took him back no one would ever have his complete heart.

He walked over and kissed her forehead, "I'm sorry…"

She tried to prevent the tears from falling, but she couldn't. She sobbed as he held her. She couldn't be, but so mad at him. Her mom told her that she should have never went after her friend's sloppy seconds. Her mom had a strict rule. She never dated her friend's past lovers. She had taught her children that messing with someone's sloppy seconds will always lead to heartache. She should have listened, because the moment she began to date Fitz she lost the relationship she had with Olivia. They were close in college. Their work life had them going in two separate directions, but when they got together it was a good time. That ended the moment Angela asked her to date Fitz. If she wasn't so busy trying to bed Fitz she would have noticed the body language that is clear in her mind now. She was about to walk out the door with nothing.

Neither of them exchanged words as they walked out to her car. The agents assigned to her had already packed up her car for her.

As they were saying their final good-byes Olivia was in Vermont about to get ready for her evening swim.

She knew that she should have never given Angela permission to date Fitz, but when she said yes, she never thought her friend would date her ex-boyfriend. While they had gone their separate ways when they entered the working world Olivia thought they were still close.

It was too hard to see them together, and once Fitz's term was over and he was free to come and go as he pleased she needed a different change of scenery.

Living in Vermont was hard at first. Especially living in a house that was meant for her & Fitz. It was too much house for one person, but she loved it. Her team would come down often. Charlie & Quinn were married. They announced a couple of weeks ago, they were expecting their first child. Huck & Javier would come down, and have a blast on doing some of everything on the property. Marcus & Mellie had recently gotten married. Mellie was a different woman. Olivia loved spending time with Teddy.

It took some time, but she was able to mend her relationship with Cyrus. Once that happened Ella & Teddy would come down for weekends, and the three of them would live it up. Those were the times that Olivia thought about the child she aborted the most.

Mentally she was in a better space. She found a therapist who agreed to come to the home, and she treated Olivia for PTSD. Although she had episodes every once in a while, it was clear she was a different woman.

So much had happened between Abby & Olivia. Abby stayed with Fitz once he left office. The pair were on friendly terms, but they were no longer best friends.

Olivia Pope was still the most feared crisis manager in the world. She had an office built on the property, and she flew to D.C. whenever necessary. With Fitz's approval Olivia hired Charlotte. Olivia originally planned for her to be her executive assistant, but she often assisted with cases. She was part of their team, and got along with the team.

Now that she was in a better place she hated that she messed things up with Fitz, and sent him into the arms of her friend. As the saying went she had to lay in the bed she made. That is why she left Washington D.C.

She had no choice but to accept he had moved on, but that didn't mean she had to have a front row seat. Especially when Angela & Fitz got married.

Karen had come out to visit her, and she let it slip that Fitz had not signed the deal to get started on his memoir. She decided to call him. They didn't talk long. Olivia just reminded him that he had done important work. They he shouldn't let what happened between them stop him from giving the world what they wanted. She learned that Fitz was considering proposing, and the only thing Olivia could do was wish them well before rushing off the phone before he could tell that she had begun to cry.

It had been a depressing couple of days for sure. She was thinking about dating again, but she realized after her reaction to hearing that Fitz was planning to propose to Angela that she wasn't ready to date. She wasn't over Fitz. The real question would be would she ever be over him.

As she jumped in the indoor pool she realized she didn't have any choice. Fitz had found someone who made him happy, and he was ready to spend the rest of his life with her. She had more chances than most, and she threw him away. Now she had to live with the consequences.

Back in Washington D.C. Fitz was now sitting in his bedroom closet with a glass of scotch. As he looked around the half empty room he should have felt sad that he had just broken up with Angela, but he had to admit he was relieved.

While he was in New York he had lunch with Mellie & Karen. On the way, out he was surprised when Mellie said to him, "I get it now Fitz. Life is so much different when you are with the one you love. I am sorry for all the pain I put you through years ago. If I could change my actions I would, but I can't. You still have time to fix it. "

He had no idea what the outcome would be, but he had to know that he had at least tried to make things rights. He picked up the phone, and made some calls.

Early the next morning he was on the plane headed to his destination.

Olivia was up early the next morning. She wanted to get caught up on some paperwork that she had let sit on her desk the last couple of days due to her depression. Between swimming and talking to her therapist she felt a little bit better.

She had to smile when she walked into the gourmet kitchen. She absolutely loved it. Although Fitz was the better cook it was a little-known fact that she could cook. She just never had any time or desire to cook for just herself until she moved here.

As she waited for the water to get hot she looked out at the orchard. Spring was just around the corner, and she was looking forward to seeing what would bloom.

She had a small staff that helped her take care of the property. She didn't find out until after she moved in the house that Fitz had paid the staff's salary for the next three years. She tried to pay him back, but he wouldn't accept it.

They not only did a good job of helping her manage the house, but they had all become her friends. Her life had come full circle. She was in a much better place. There was only one thing that would make her whole, and although she knew she could steal him back she didn't want it to be that way.

Olivia had been working in her office for hours. She was startled when Maggie, her main housekeeper walked through the door.

"I'm sorry that I scared you Miss Liv, but you have a visitor up at the house."

Olivia was confused. She had no appointments, and even if she did she had a driveway for her clients to enter.

Maggie smiled, "I really think you should come up to the house."

Olivia nodded, "Okay, I'll be there in a few minutes. Can you make them comfortable until I get there?"

"Sure, they asked to wait in your office."

Olivia nodded, "Thanks Maggie you are the best…"

"As are you Miss. Liv!"

Olivia quickly finished before she made her way to her office inside the house. She assumed that one of clients had recommended her services. She was glad she was dressed in a pair of slacks with a silk button down shirt.

Olivia rushed in her office not looking up at first, "I am so sorry it took me so long. I wasn't expecting to see anyone today."

"That is fine. I have nothing, but time."

Olivia stopped. That voice. Was someone playing tricks on her.

She looked up and it was no tricks. He was there in the flesh, "Fitz…"

"Hi Liv, I hope I am not interrupting anything."

"No, I was just catching up on some paperwork. I try not to book any appointments on Fridays in hopes of having the weekends for myself."

"Wow, you taking the weekends off. Is this something new?"

"I started shortly after I moved here. I needed time to recover after some of my therapy sessions so I implemented the change. The team has it under control, and if I am needed then they call."

Fitz looked at her in shock. He knew that Olivia had been through a lot even after the kidnapping; including the passing of her dad from cancer. Although they weren't close he understood that it was still her dad. He had attended the small ceremony to be there as support, and it was something she appreciated more than he would ever know.

He composed his thoughts, "I am sorry for showing up unannounced, but can we talk?"

"Sure, I saw on the news that you signed a deal for record money by the way. Congratulations. Did you need our assistance with anything?"

Fitz decided to just be blunt, "Angela and I broke up?"

Olivia eyes became wide, "What, why? I'm sorry to hear that? Is it not amicable? What can I do?"

"Liv, I don't want to beat around the bush. Angela & I broke up because she knew that she would never have all of me. I tried. To be completely honest I didn't expect for us to last. When she began to flirt with me in the Oval office I didn't immediately return her advances. Then one night she tells me that she had drinks with you, and you gave her permission for the two of us to date. I was so mad at you. I l felt like you pawned me off to your friend. We were over if you would let me date your friend. Then over time I found that I really liked Angela. She was like you in a lot of ways, and please don't say including being a black woman. I also enjoyed how simple our relationship was, but as time passed and I knew what the expectations were it became harder. I tried to propose three times. The last time being Valentine's day, and I couldn't do it. She knew it, and she confronted me last night when I returned home. She wanted me to tell her that I could give her all of me, and when I really thought about it I know there is only one woman who will ever have all of me."

Olivia sighed, "Oh Fitz…"

"Liv, I never came straight out and said this, but I know about the abortion…"

Olivia jumped up. Her worst nightmare was coming true. It was one of the reasons she never fought to get him back.

"It hurt at first, but at the end of the day it is your decision. I am just sorry that we weren't at a place where you could talk to me. Even worse that you felt the only choice you had was to abort our baby, but I need you to know that I am not mad. That with time and some therapy of my own I understand why you felt like you needed to do it. Although I don't like every twist and turn that we have taken I believe that the advice that Mellie gave me over the weekend is right."

"Mellie gave you advice?"

"She did. She apologized to me for the problems she caused us…"

Olivia nodded as she had done the same with her.

"She also told me that I still had time to fix it. When Angela confronted me when I came back from New York I understood what she meant. This is not a demand Liv. This is just me here saying that I want us to do something we have never done, and that is give our relationship a real chance. For the first time both of us are not attached. I think we are both mentally in the best place we have ever been. Although it is not needed it is nice that we have the support of those around us. Truthfully, I am still in love with you Liv. This was supposed to be our dream, and I understand if you don't want children with me. I have accepted that, but I still want you. I came here to find out if you still want me."

The old Olivia would have played hard to get, and made Fitz wait for an answer, but she was older and wiser. She didn't go to church, but believed in God. She always said that if she ever got another chance to be with Fitz she wouldn't waste like she had all the other times, and she meant it.

She stood up and walked over to him, "I am sorry that I aborted our child. I regret that we were in such a terrible place. I still believe that it was the right decision, but I want you to know that I didn't do it to hurt you."

He pulled her into his lap, "I know baby…"

"When Angela asked to date you she caught me off guard. I wasn't at that place where I could admit that I still wasn't over you. When I told her to go for it I never expected her to do it. We were good friends, and life got in the way. I didn't know she wanted you until I saw you together on the balcony, and then you two were everywhere. You both looked so happy. I felt like the least I could do after all the pain I put you through was let you go, and allow you to be happy."

He caressed her cheek.

"Leaving the Beltway was the best decision I ever made. It was hard at first to move into the house that was supposed to be ours, but then it gave me comfort. If I could no longer have you or our dream I could still live my life in our home. I found a wonderful therapist, and I put in the work. I can honestly say that I am a better person. I still have my moments, but I have found balance. Although Mellie & I will never be best friends I think once she met Marcus she finally understood that there was more to life than power. Getting to spend time with the kids has also changed me. I never knew why you thought I would be a good mom, but when Teddy & Ella come down I long for our baby."

"What are you saying Livvie?"

"I am saying that I still want you too Fitz. I was so hurt when you told me you were proposing. I wanted to tell you then that I was still in love with you, but I wanted you to be happy. I thought Angela is who you wanted, but if you are saying that you want me I am telling you that I want you to more than anything else in this world."

The pair shared a passionate kiss. Neither pulled away until they both needed a moment to breathe.

Fitz said, "I really love what you have done with the house Liv. I noticed some things when I looked at pictures the kids took, but being here is surreal."

"Thanks, but the staff helps me out a lot. Maggie is a godsend."

"I had a feeling you would like her. She is the niece of one our head housekeeper for the ranch. We call her Mama Jo. She had called me right before my term was ending, and send me Maggie's resume. She was getting out of a bad relationship, and was willing to relocate so I thought it was a win-win."

"Yes, recently she sat down and told me over breakfast about the abuse. She takes good care of me. How is this going to work for us? You have primary custody of Teddy."

He stopped her before she got upset for nothing, "I spoke with Mellie last night. I told her of my intentions. I also told her that if we did work out I would like to move down to Vermont. It is only an hour by flight. She is more than okay with it."

Olivia smiled, "I want you both here. As you know Teddy already has his room. I recently put his big boy bed in there, and he loves it. I left the room across from the master bedroom empty. I just always saw that as the perfect room for a…"

"Nursery…"

"Yes…"

"You still want babies…"

"I am about to turn 40, but I am healthy. I still want babies."

"I am about to turn 55, but I am also healthy. I still have a lot of years left. I want babies with you still too sweet baby."

She leaned down and they shared a kiss that officially reunited them as a couple.

For the next ten months Fitz wined and dined Olivia. For the first time, he courted her, and she loved every minute of it.

With Teddy, still being in school Fitz lived in Washington D.C. during the week, and he went to Vermont every weekend.

After a month of dating Olivia started staying in D.C. with him. She had grown even closer to the kids now that she was back with Fitz, and they kept hinting that the couple should get married.

Fitz was pleasantly surprised when Olivia agreed to attend a White House dinner that Mellie requested they attend. It felt good to be able to dance in Fitz's arms for the world to see. They shared an earth-shattering kiss on the dance floor that put them on the front-page news.

That next morning Fitz was expecting her to freak out. Instead she rode him until he was babbling like a baby.

With their relationship growing stronger by the day, and it getting closer to the end of the school year they decided to talk to Teddy about them moving to Vermont. Even though Olivia didn't want to move back she didn't want Teddy to be unhappy, and she insisted that this be a family decision.

The couple were enjoying dinner when Fitz said, "Teddy, Liv & I need to talk to you about something important."

"You asked Liv to marry you."

"Not yet buddy, but I am working on that I promise."

Teddy nodded.

"You know that Liv lives in Vermont. She has been nice enough to come here during the week since you are in school."

Teddy began to cry.

Olivia went over to him, and pulled him in her lap. "Why are you crying sweetie?"

"Because I love you Livvie."

"I love you too."

"Then don't leave us. I am sorry that you had to leave your home. I know you really like it, and it is big. I miss my room there, and if you stay with daddy he and mommy can find a way for you to go home. Mommy is President now, and daddy was President."

Olivia hugged him tight willing the tears not to fall, "That is very sweet of you honey. Your dad & I talked. I am okay with being here. It was important for you to finish school with your friends. Your daddy & I want you to move with us to Vermont, and go to a new school and make new friends when school starts again. Your mom and daddy Marcus will visit, and you will still come see your mom at the White House."

It took a moment for Teddy to understand, but he finally put it all together and he was excited. He loved his mom, but he was a lot closer to his dad and Olivia. He had made some friends in Vermont. He looked at his dad to make sure he understood.

"Dad, you are coming too right."

"I am buddy."

"We are becoming a family."

"Yes, we are son."

"That is what I want for us…."

Olivia looked at Fitz and mouthed, "I love you…"

Fitz would never tire of her saying that to him. He grinned and mouthed back, "I love you more…"

Teddy split the summer between his parents, and when he came back to Fitz. Fitz surprised them by taking all four of them to Paris.

Fitz & Olivia bonded as a couple. He took her on several romantic dates. Karen & Olivia went on a shopping spree funded by Fitz. They did several things together as a family, but their time at Disneyland Paris was the highlight of the trip.

They returned to Vermont, and got Teddy enrolled at school. Fitz was surprised that Olivia was such a good parent.

They quickly fell into a routine. Fitz handled nightly duties, because Olivia was up with Teddy in the morning. He was surprised to learn that she met an older woman in town while grocery shopping who taught her how to make jam, and Teddy lived for it each morning.

She took him to school every morning, and she was one of the classroom moms, and Teddy loved it. As much as Mellie loved Teddy she didn't do anything that required her to be around other children. She struggled to kiss babies and hug children when she was on the trail as First Lady and as President.

Fitz didn't think that he could love Olivia anymore, but seeing the mom side of her made him fall in love with her even more.

It was Mellie's year to get Teddy on Christmas & New Year's Day, but Marcus wanted to take Mellie on a couple's getaway. She knew that Fitz would have no problem changing things.

After speaking with the kids, they arranged for them to spend the week before Christmas with Mellie. Fitz had to go to New York to discuss his book so Olivia agreed to fly to D.C. to pick the kids. Although Karen could have flown back to Vermont with Teddy she missed them. She decided to kill two birds with one stone. She wanted to schedule a meeting to give her team their Christmas bonus which she was doubling as a surprise, and she was closing the office until after the new year. Also, she wanted to go shopping with the kids to get Fitz's gift.

Olivia had finished the staff meeting, and sent her team home. Charlotte had left her a couple of forms to sign when she heard the elevator.

She assumed it was someone from the team that forgot something so she kept working. She was waiting to hear them say something, and when she heard nothing she was about to get up until she saw who came up.

She looked up and saw, "Angela, what are you doing here?"

"I heard through the grapevine you were in town so I thought I would take a chance on catching you in the office. Do you have a minute?"

"Just a minute. I have to pick the kids up from the White House soon."

Angela sighed, "So I see it took no time for the two of you to get back together. I know that made the kids happy. They never really bonded with me."

Olivia didn't have time to waste, and she wasn't going to allow anyone including Angela to spoil her good mood. "As I stated Angela I don't have a lot of time to waste. If you came here expecting me to apologize for getting back together with the only man whom I have ever loved them I am sorry I can't give that to you."

She nodded, "Why did you give me permission to date him Liv?"

"Because I didn't take you serious. I thought even though we had gotten busy in our professional lives we were still good friends, and that you wouldn't try and date my ex. Not just my ex, but a man that you knew I loved. When I saw the two of you on the balcony it was a knife to my gut, but I couldn't be mad. You had asked."

"I am really sorry Olivia…"

"I'm sorry too. I know that you were hoping for more, but Fitz belongs to me. I belong to him. I am not ever letting him go again."

"I understand. Where do we stand?"

"Any resentment I had for you is gone. I own up to my responsibility in all this mess. He has too. I can't say that we have a friendship, but I'm not upset with you."

Olivia was glad that the two talked, and they had an understanding.

Olivia made it to the White House where the kids were waiting for her in the Oval. It was a warm welcome, and she was just as glad to see the two of them as they were to see her.

The agents had arranged for them to visits some stores before getting on the plane so they didn't have much time.

Marcus came down, and they spent a few moments together before it was time for the trio to head out.

Before leaving Mellie grabbed Olivia's arm. Olivia looked at her, "I just want to tell you that I am happy that you and Fitz got back together. Both of you deserve it. Teddy asked me if he could call you mom."

Olivia looked up shocked. Especially since Mellie was so calm, "I am okay with it Liv. I love my children, and losing Jerry made me a better mom, but I still can't give them the TLC that you do. I am happy that we are at this place, and the decision is yours but when Teddy asks I just want you to know I already see you as his other mom."

"Thank you, Mellie, for your kind words. I love them like they were my own, and I am glad that we are at this place. Enjoy your trip, and we will see you in the new year."

The holidays were good to Fitz, Olivia, and the kids. On Christmas morning Teddy, did ask Olivia if he could start calling her Mama Liv. She readily agreed.

It was now the last week of January, and it was the weekend of Olivia's birthday. She was turning 40 that Sunday, and Fitz wanted to give her a weekend that she would never forget.

Despite Olivia being a huge wine drinker she had only been to Napa Valley once, and that was a day trip. Fitz wanted to change that.

The pilot had not disclosed their location when they boarded their private plane, and when they landed Fitz put a blind fold on her so she could not see their destination until they arrived.

A short time after they landed they pulled up. Fitz took the blind fold off.

Olivia took a moment, and when it finally sunk in where they were she jumped in his arms. "You brought me to Napa Valley!"

"I did and I plan to spoil the birthday girl rotten. Come on let's go check into our room."

The couple were taken to their suite which was on the Eastern slope of the valley. It gave them a front row seat to the expansive terrace. Their suite featured an open floor plan with indoor & outdoor showers as well as a two-person soaking tub.

Olivia walked over to her boyfriend and pushed him down on the couch. She gave him a sweet kiss that said so much without words. She looked him the eyes, "You know I love you right…"

"I do. Please tell me you didn't let me bring you on a romantic trip to break up with me."

Olivia scoffed, "We are never breaking up again. I want you to know I have never been happier with myself or with the life that we are building. I am glad that we are together, and we did it the right way this time. We had a lot of bumps on the way, but what we have now is worth it. I love you so much Fitz."

Fitz looked at Olivia, "I love you too sweet baby so much. I can't say that I regret what has happened, because it led us to where we are. Not only are we happy this time, but so are those around us. It feels so much better. Especially knowing that you are at peace with yourself. As much as I love you, and wanted a life with you I wanted you to love yourself more."

"And I do now baby I assure you."

"I know baby."

The next couple of days were a dream come true for Olivia. They visited several wineries. Olivia was in heaven learning about the different wines. Fitz let her order whatever she wanted, and however many she wanted. He arranged for all of it to be shipped home. The wine cellar he built for her would hold thousands of bottles of wine.

The morning of her birthday she woke up to breakfast in bed. Fitz told her to write down what would be the perfect 40th birthday. When she handed him the list in Vermont he smiled? At the bottom of the list was a note that said I am ready to try for a baby. That was the code for she was ready to get married and start a family.

On the list was starting her birthday in bed making love to him. At midnight, he slid inside her and whispered, "I can mark this off the list."

She could only smile. Leave it to Fitz to find a creative way to make her wish come true. She pulled herself back so she could be present in the moment.

She smiled as he sat the tray in front of her. He leaned over and shared a short but passionate kiss, "Happy birthday Livvie."

"Thank you for making it a special birthday."

"Oh honey, the day is just getting started."

"What do you mean?"

"I am going to make sure that this is a birthday that you never forget."

Olivia smiled. She was going to fight him on whatever he had planned, but decided to enjoy it. You only live once. She simply nodded, "It already is. I am with the man I love."

Her response threw him. He was expecting push back. He had already prepared his defense. He had no words so he simply nodded.

"You have an appointment at the spa in an hour."

He knew it would make her happy. She tried to go to the spa at least once a month. That was her time away from Fitz, the kids, and work. With the holidays and a couple of big clients she had not had a chance to go in a while so she looked forward to going.

An hour later she was at the Meadowood Spa. Forbes has given this spa five-stars so she knew she was in for a treat. When she walked in and gave her name they were waiting for her.

Fitz had arranged for her to have the ultimate spa experience. She started out her experience in the relaxation garden where she sat in the mineral soaking pool for an hour. Afterwards for the next couple of hours she enjoyed a wrap, exfoliation, massage, facial, and manicure.

She was presented with a gift on the way out the door. She felt like a new woman.

She was escorted back to their suite where Fitz was waiting for her. She went over and hugged him. He asked, "Did you enjoy your spa day?"

"Yes, it was heaven."

She showed him her nails. He was so used to seeing her wearing nude or natural colors that he was shocked to see the black/silver design on her nails.

"I love it. What made you get that?"

"To go with the gown that I am wearing for dinner."

The only thing that Fitz disclosed was they would be going to a formal restaurant for her birthday dinner. He had a stylist come in, and help her choose a gown for her birthday."

"I can't wait to see it tonight!"

"You look comfortable."

"I am…"

There was a knock at the door. Fitz answered it. The agent was letting him know everything was set up.

Fitz grabbed her hand, "Ready for lunch?"

She nodded. She had a feeling this wouldn't be a normal lunch.

She was right. Fitz had arranged a romantic picnic lunch at St. Clements Vineyard.

Olivia couldn't stop the tears from falling. Fitz went over to her, "What's wrong Livvie?"

"Nothing, no one has ever done anything like this for me. You never forgot my birthday, and I always thought that was special, but today has been nothing short of spectacular."

"You deserve to be treated like the Queen you are, and I promise to make sure that every birthday we have together is special in one way or another."

"Thank you."

Fitz pulled out a picnic basket and a blanket. He requested the resort make her favorites so for lunch they enjoyed country ciabatta, oven roasted turkey, gruyere cheese, penne pasta salad, pineapple & berries, and Pellegrino water.

They made out like teenagers and fed each other. What Olivia didn't know was that Fitz had hired a photographer to capture the entire day. She had her team helping her to secretly capture the moments.

They decided to go back to the suite and take a short nap before dinner.

When Olivia woke up she found herself alone in bed. There was a note beside her along with some tiger lilies that said be ready by eight. At the bottom of the note it said that hair & make-up would be there to help her get ready.

Olivia had used a team to get ready for many events, but tonight felt different. Although she turned 40 today she felt 20. Even with the kids calling her Mama Liv she felt young. Although she talked on Facetime with them earlier today she had to admit she missed them, but they promised to take her out when she got back from her trip.

She was ready at eight on the dot, and as she looked in the full-length mirror she had to admit that she looked damn good. She decided she wanted something that was sexy and glamorous.

She stepped out the second bedroom that was transformed into her dressing room to find Fitz waiting for her. He took her breath away.

She was wearing a black Giorgio Armani embellished-lace bustier gown. The hair stylist had straightened her hair, and put a part down the middle. Her makeup was flawless. It looked natural, but the makeup artist also gave her smoky black eye.

Fitz grabbed her hand, "You look really beautiful Livvie."

She blushed, "Thank you…"

"Before we head out I want to present you with part of your birthday gift."

She tried to protest. He had done more than enough, but he insisted. A few moments later an older man walked in with a briefcase. He opened it up and presented it to Olivia who gasped.

Inside the briefcase was a Bulgari Serpenti white gold full pave diamond necklace, bracelet, and earrings.

Fitz smiled, "Perfect…"

The couple was escorted to a private room. A bottle of 2005 Screaming Eagle was sitting on the table waiting for the couple.

Olivia looked at him, "That is a $10,000 bottle of wine."

"I know…"

"It is just my birthday…"

"It is your 40thbirthday…"

She had no comeback so she simply accepted the seat.

She looked around windows, and her heart instantly melted. He had given her everything she wanted for her birthday. When she had, her physical done this year she had herself checked out from top to bottom. The doctor assured her that she was healthy, and although it would be considered a high-risk pregnancy due to her age she had no reason to believe she wouldn't carry a child to full-term. She decided not to renew her birth control. She was ready to try and get pregnant, and she hoped that Fitz wanted to marry her. They had no discussions other than the note she put on her birthday request that told him she was ready to start a family with him. She had taken so much from him. When he proposed to her she wanted it to be on his terms.

He kissed her hand, "You okay honey?"

"I'm sorry. I was just thinking about us, and how happy I am."

"I am to. Do you remember the list you gave me with your birthday requests?"

"Yes, and you sir in one way or another made every one of them come true."

"I did. You wrote at the bottom that you were ready to have a family with me. You were all in. Although I have never asked I want to confirm that means that we are officially in baby making mode, right?"

Olivia looked at him nervously, "Yes, I am no longer on birth control. Is that okay?"

"It is, but there is something else I want to discuss with you."

She nodded

"I am not sure how to say this. For weeks, I have been trying to find the right words. Liv, we have been through so much. There were so many times I wanted to be done with you, but my heart could never completely let you go. Now I understand why. You are my soulmate. You are the only woman I have ever been in love with, and I pray that I never fall out of love with you. It is not just me that loves you, but the kids. Teddy lives for his time with Mama Liv. There is this light in his eyes that I didn't see until we got back together. I love to hear him talk about things the two of you do together. I love watching the two of you in the kitchen together, and when the two of you laugh I feel whole. Then there is the relationship that you developed with Karen. You are her confidant. She knows there is no pressure when she talks to you. You don't care that she is a Grant. She has this newfound pep in her step that she never had before. With you I feel like I can do it. I can go out in the world again, and create change as the former President of the United States. You give me the confidence and courage to want to be the best version of myself, to want to be more, and to do more. I never want to lose you again Liv."

She squeezed his hand and whispered, "I am not going anywhere…"

"Not if I can help it. I was going to do something grand, but for this moment I just wanted to keep simple and honest."

He got down on one knee and Olivia gasped. She could not believe that on her birthday he was giving her the one thing she wanted most in the world. She wanted to be his. She wanted to be his wife, and she would never forget that on her 40th birthday he granted her this one wish.

"Olivia Carolyn Pope would you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"

Tears flowing down both of their faces as she tried to compose herself, and Fitz waiting on baited breath for her response. She finally responded, "I can't wait to be your wife."

Fitz grinned. For the first time, she looked at the ring, and realized by the vintage look of the ring that this was his mother's ring. This wasn't the ring he proposed to her with in the White House.

Fitz quickly explained, "While I was in office I didn't have a chance to go through all of the things that I inherited. Once I left office I went through the safe deposit box. I never knew what happened to the ring, because she didn't give it to me to propose to Mellie with. With the ring was a note where she explained that she knew my dad was forcing me to marry Mellie. That one day she hoped I would wise up, and seek out my soul mate and if so then I should propose with this ring that her grandmother had passed down to her."

Olivia sighed as she looked at the ring. Olivia's engagement ring was seven carats. The center diamond was a champagne cut diamond in a bezel setting surrounded by a halo of European diamonds.

After he put the ring on her finger she leaned down and shared her first kiss with her fiancée.

She pulled back, "I can't wait to tell the kids. They have wanted this as much as I have."

"I know which is why they are here."

She jumped back, "What?"

He grabbed her hand and took her around the corner to another room. When the door opened, everyone yelled, "Surprise…"

In front of her were her team, Mellie, Marcus, and the kids. She was at a loss for words. All she could do was ball her eyes out.

When the kids came over the tears became full blown sobs as she realized her life had now come full circle.

Teddy became nervous. He had never seen Olivia this emotional. He finally whispered, "Mama Liv, are you not happy that you get to officially be my other mom."

Olivia bent down and looked Teddy in the eyes, "These tears are happy tears. I have wanted to marry your dad for a long time, and I love you and Karen very much. There is nothing I wouldn't do for either one of you, and I am so excited to marry your dad and make it official like when your mom married Papa Marcus."

Teddy grinned, "Good, because I want you in my life forever and ever. Mom said that that with daddy marrying you that I get double the love with having two moms and two dads."

"She is right. She loves you very much and so do I. You are my Teddy Bear, and I need you as my helper so we can continue to make all kinds of yummy jam. Did your mom like the jam we made her?"

"Yes, she did…"

Olivia looked up to see Mellie. The two women share an emotional embrace. One that years ago, would have seemed impossible. Olivia had run her campaign, because she felt sorry for being in love with Fitz. The campaign allowed them to learn so much more. While Mellie was about power Olivia learned, she wasn't as heartless as she thought she was, and Mellie learned that Olivia was never intentionally trying to hurt her. She simply was in love with her soul mate who happened to be her husband at the time, and when she finally let him go she found her own soul mate.

Mellie pulled back, "I really am happy for the both of you, and I am grateful Fitz allowed me to celebrate tonight with you two. Happy birthday."

"Thank you. I want you and Marcus at the wedding."

"Email me. I'll be there unless a war breaks out."

"Yes, Madam President…"

The couple continued to mingle while the dining room was being set up. The guests were enjoying appetizers and wine while Fitz was proposing.

The guests were notified that they could sit down for dinner. The room was beautiful. Fitz had kept it simply with black and white china, white roses, and white/tiger lilies arrangements on the table.

Olivia kissed her fiancée, "I need to use the ladies room. I'll be right back."

He kissed her hand that now adorned her engagement ring, "Hurry back. I am ready to celebrate you being Mrs. Pope-Grant to be."

Olivia grinned. She turned and looked at Fitz, "That is going to be Mrs. Grant to you."

She walked out the room leaving Fitz in shock.

She walked out the stall to find Abby at the sink. They only got to talk a moment before being pulled in different directions.

Abby looked at Liv, "Liv, I know that things happened between us. We both did things to hurt each other, and once I got the title I got a big head. I want you to know I am happy you are finally getting the life you wanted with Fitz. God knows you both deserve it. We will be seeing more of each other, and I hope that maybe with more time we can find a way to become close again."

Olivia didn't say anything at first. She finally looked at Abby, "We could start with you being my matron of honor. Quinn says she just wants to be a bridesmaid, and I was going to ask Karen to be my maid of honor."

Abby started jumping up and down, "I would love that."

"Good, I would like you to come to the house next weekend. You have never been to our home, and I would love to personally show you the home Fitz had built for us."

"I can't wait…"

"Let's go before my fiancée burst in here."

The dinner menu once again centered around the birthday girl. They all started out with a mixed green salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing. For their entrée, they enjoyed Pan Seared herb marinated chicken with sautéed vegetables and oven roasted potatoes. For dessert, they enjoyed red velvet cake which was Olivia's favorite.

The couple made a short speech thanking the guests for coming to surprise Olivia not only for her birthday, but to also celebrate their engagement.

Olivia decided she would open the gifts when she returned to Vermont, and send out thank you cards because she wanted to end her birthday the same way she brought it in.

Before the couple left Teddy & Karen surprised Olivia with a three-tier birthday cake. It was black and white. It had a diamond topper. The top layer that had the topper was red velvet. It was taken off, and packaged so Olivia could take it back to the suite with her.

The other layers were vanilla. Fitz fed Olivia, and it gave her the chills as it made her think about her wedding day.

After mingling for a few more minutes the couple thanked everyone and left.

Olivia walked back into their suite. Their bedroom had been turned into a romantic haven with candles all around the room. There was a bottle of champagne along with chocolate covered strawberries.

Olivia leaned against the door loving the look her fiancée was giving her, "Someone was planning to get lucky tonight."

Fitz shrugged his shoulders, "He was hoping that he was going to celebrate."

He turned the music on.

Olivia began to sway to the beat of the music, and slowly made her way over to Fitz, "He had nothing to worry about."

"I know, but with everything that we have been through. I wanted this proposal to be perfect. You deserve nothing, but the best."

"And you have given me that. Unzip me…"

Fitz did as he was told. When she let the dress drop Fitz mouth dropped. Underneath the dress was a black corset with a thong. She had no intentions of playing fair. She knew that he would make her birthday special, but it had truly been perfect from beginning to end. She woke up being Fitz's girlfriend, and she was going to bed Fitz's fiancée.

As she heard the song playing Sex Never Felt Better she saw the look in her man's eyes, and had a feeling she was about to learn otherwise.

What's happenin, baby? What's good tonight?
I'd rather show you than tell you
What's on my mind
Just clear out your schedule
Cause I need some time
I know you got is to do but baby tonight
Don't be selfish with your body baby
This what I've been wanting baby
So let's get together, you set the time
Just know when you get the embodied's on my mind
Just bring it over here, trink your phone off
Leave them heels on, take your clothes off
Don't wanna see no one else, girl I'm all yours tonight, tonight

Fitz sucked on her ear causing her to moan. He cupped her left breast, and he heard a sound he never heard before but wanted to hear again so he moved his hand to the right breast and repeated the same pattern.

He took his other hand, and moved it between her legs. She opened them wider to grant him access. For some reason this moment felt different. It was like they were making love for the first time, and they were as an engaged couple.

His fingers stroked her pearl making her gasp.

She moaned, "Fitz, oh baby!"

"You're so wet…"

"Always for you…"

He began to massage her clit. Her hips moving in tune with his fingers. She rhythmically moved her hips in tune with his fingers until he brought her to her first orgasm of the night.

Sex ain't never felt better
I wanna swim in it all night
Girl your body belongs to me,
Belongs to me
I want my hands tattoed on your body baby
Sex ain't never felt better
I wanna swim in it all night
Girl your body belongs to me,

Belongs to me
I'll be your sex slave
Sex ain't never felt better, babe

Let's make a movie, you steal the show
You can be my leading lady baby anything goes
But the bed be the set, cause I know you on some freak shit
Girl I really like what you be doing
So cancel all your plans
Cause tonight anything goes baby
Make your way over here
Don't you keep me waiting too long for that body
Bring it over here, turn your phone off
Leave them heels on, take your clothes off
Don't wanna see no one else, girl I'm all yours tonight, tonight

They kissed all the way to the bedroom.

Fitz turned them, and they were now facing the full-length mirror.

"You are so beautiful to me, and I thank God that he allowed me a chance to do right by you."

She leaned back into him and turned her face where they shared a passionate kiss. She finally pulled back to catch her breath, "I didn't have a choice. You are it for me. When I realized that I stopped running. I worked on me, and God answered my prayers."

Fitz slid into her catching her off guard. He held her up.

Olivia threw her head back and closed her eyes.

Fitz massaged her clit while he was stroking inside of her, "Open your eyes Livvie. I want you to see us together. I want you to see how much I love you. How much I need you. How you are the only one for me!"

Olivia opened her eyes and watched in the mirror as they made love to each other. She had to admit that this was intimacy at a whole new level.

She knew she wouldn't last for much longer.

She whispered, "Fitz…"

"I know baby. I got you. Until death do us part…"

Hearing those words were her undoing, and she exploded.

I know what you're looking for, oh
You ain't gotta search no more, oh

Baby let me run the show
Hold on, it's a bumpy ride so don't let go
All for me to lean, once you start to ride on
That was made for me, let me kick the lights on
Just so I can see, the body begging me for more
And it's better on the floor

Fitz picked her up, and laid her in bed. She didn't think her body could handle another orgasm until she looked into his eyes.

As she caressed his cheek the diamonds from her engagement ring sparkled, and it made them both smile.

Seeing the ring on her finger gave her a second wind, and she flipped them over so she was on top.

Before Fitz knew it she had slid down on his cock making him groan in pleasure.

Olivia rocked her hips as she rode her fiancée. Seeing the pleasure that she was giving him on his face was everything.

He was such a giving man inside and outside the bedroom he always made sure that she was taken care of.

"I love you Fitz…"

"I love you too Liv…"

"I promise that I will be a good wife. I will make you as happy as you make me."

"I know baby. That is why I proposed."

"We are going to have a good life together."

"No baby, our life is just going to get better. It is already good."

She couldn't stop the tears from falling. She grabbed the back of the headboard, and she began to ride her husband to be hard and fast.

Fitz tried to hold on and maintain some control, but Olivia wouldn't allow it.

She leaned over, "Let go you know you want to."

Fitz looked at her and saw the smirk on her face. He had never seen her this confident in the bedroom. She normally left that to him, but it was like a switch came on and she wasn't turning it out.

Fitz tried to gain some control back by kissing her neck. It worked for a moment before she pulled back. She began to bounce on his cock, and Fitz felt like he was close to screaming.

Fitz threw his head back, and she began to suck on his ear knowing that was his spot. She now had all the control back.

He was still holding on. Olivia leaned over and whispered, "For my birthday you gave me the greatest gift by asking me to be your wife. I am going to give you the greatest gift on your birthday May 20th by marrying you, and becoming Mrs. Fitzgerald Thomas Grant III."

That was it. Fitz exploded, and the orgasm was so powerful that it forced Olivia to cum with him.

Sex ain't never felt better, TGT

The couple were laying in their bed basking in the afterglow of their lovemaking.

Fitz was afraid to ask Olivia if she meant what she said or if she was caught up in the moment. It would be a dream come true, and truly a remarkable story to share with their children and grandchildren.

He finally turned and looked at her. He quietly gasped. He could see the peace on her face, and that she owned the moment she was in.

She leaned over and kissed him, "If I am being honest I said what I said without thinking. I know that your birthday is on a Saturday, but as I lay here and look at you I want to get married on your birthday at home."

Fitz smiled, "Okay under one condition. Well two…"

"What are those?"

"One, I want you to promise me that you will not worry about cost. This is it. You are never getting married again. We have waited a long time for this, and I want the day to be all that you want it to be. The other is that I want to plan the honeymoon."

Olivia snuggled up to her fiancée, "Deal…"

Four months later it was the day of Fitz & Olivia's wedding. Mellie had suggested a wedding planner to Olivia who ended up giving Olivia the wedding of their dreams.

It was a perfect spring day. A custom gazebo had been built and put in the couple's backyard. The orchards were their backdrop.

Olivia ended up with a case that was more demanding than planned. Fitz had several speaking engagements lined up, and Mellie was out of the country. Between work and mommy duty her hands were full.

Abby & Karen stepped up to make sure that Olivia's vision came to life. It mended the fractured relationship that Olivia & Abby had, and the close bond that Olivia & Karen had become unbreakable during that time.

Considering how powerful they were, and how many people they knew they had a small wedding since they only invited 150 people.

As previously discussed Abby was Olivia's matron of honor, Karen was her maid of honor, and Quinn was her bridesmaid.

Fitz decided to make Teddy his best man, and Cyrus and Charlie were his groomsman.

Huck walked Olivia down the aisle.

When Olivia turned to walk down the aisle Fitz was blown away. He had dreamed about this day more times than he would ever admit. He fantasized about what type of gown she would wear. Nothing prepared him for the real thing which was a hundred times better.

Olivia had chosen an ivory Romona Keveza gown. The gown was ivory rose petal silk chiffon with a dramatic low V-neck. It featured a detachable chapel train, and an illusion open back.

Olivia had to admit that she was nervous, but when she saw Fitz all the butterflies went away. She was finally about to marry the love of her life. It couldn't get much better than that.

Minister

It is one of life's richest surprises when the accidental meeting of two life paths lead them to proceed together along the common path as husband and wife. It is one of life's finest experiences when a casual relationship grows into a permanent bond of love. This meeting and this growth bring us together today.

Fitzgerald and Olivia, will you take vows here before all of us which symbolize the manifested vows you have already made and will continue to make to each other throughout your lives?

Bride and Groom

We will.

Bride

I, Fitzgerald, take you, Olivia, as my friend and love, beside me and apart from me, in laughter and in tears, in conflict and tranquility, asking that you be no other than yourself, loving what I know of you, trusting what I do not yet know, in all the ways that life may find us.

Groom

I, Olivia, take you, Fitzgerald, as my friend and love, beside me and apart from me, in laughter and in tears, in conflict and tranquility, asking that you be no other than yourself, loving what I know of you, trusting what I do not yet know, in all the ways that life may find us.

Minister

The circle is the symbol of the sun, earth, and universe. It is the symbol of peace. Let this ring be the symbol of unity and peace in which your two lives are joined in one unbroken circle. Wherever you go, return unto one another and to your togetherness.

Groom

Groom places ring on Bride's finger.

I give you this ring to wear upon your hand as a symbol of our unity in steadfast love.

Bride

Bride places ring on Groom's finger.

I give you this ring to wear upon your hand as a symbol of our unity in steadfast love.

Minister

You are mature people who have established individual patterns of living. Yet you have found not only a need for companionship, but the satisfaction of that need in each other's company. It is this love, based upon a responsible understanding, that will aid you in creating out of your two lives, a marriage and a happiness you will share together. Stand fast in hope and confidence, believing in yourself and believing in each other.

Inasmuch as you two have come before your friends and family and have declared your love and devotion to each other, I now greet you with them as husband and wife.

Fitz picked up his wife and the couple share a quick, passion filled kiss that drew a lot of applause and whistles.

Their reception was a lively affair. The couple wanted a grand party, and a grand party they had. Their guest were served extravagant wine and food.

Olivia wanted to enjoy their reception so they were not scheduled to leave for their honeymoon until the next morning.

It was time for the couple to cut their wedding cake. Before they cut their cake, Fitz's groom cake was brought out. Olivia worked with the baker to surprise Fitz, and they were only ones to have seen it other than her.

As requested it had remained hidden until right before it was time to present it to her husband. She walked behind him as he was escorted to view the cake.

Fitz looked at the cake that was presented to him. At first, he was confused, but it quickly set in and he turned to find his wife.

Olivia stood on the side looking coy. She had asked the planner to find the kids.

Fitz grabbed his wife's hand and pulled her into him. "Are you serious?"

"I am…"

The couple were in their own world. They had not noticed the kids coming. Karen looked at the cake, and quickly caught on. Teddy was a little confused until Karen whispered in his ear what the cake meant.

His screams brought the couple out of their haze.

The cake had a married couple in the middle, on the left side there was a little boy and little girl, and on the right side there was three onesies.

The kids went over to the couple where Olivia confirmed to them, "I am pregnant guys, and the doctor did an ultrasound which I have pictures for you guys that I am having triplets. Two of them are identical."

Teddy asked, "What does that mean Mama Liv?"

"That you will for sure have two brothers or two sisters who are going to look a lot alike."

"So I get to be a big brother?"

"Yes, and daddy and I are going to need your help."

"I can't wait…"

Olivia & Karen shared a long embrace. Olivia kissed her hair, "You will never miss any important moments. Your dad & I will make sure to schedule the big appointments around your school schedule, and your dad is not much of a decorator so I'll need some help."

Karen pulled back and Olivia wiped her tears, "I can't wait. You are going to be such an awesome mom. Those babies are so lucky."

"Well thank you. I look forward to having my own, but I am not a first-time mom. Just a first-time biological mom."

Karen smiled and nodded. She shared an embrace and words with her dad before walking away.

Olivia nervously looked at her husband. She could tell he was still in shock. She was too. Not so much that she was pregnant, but that they were expecting triplets. Her doctor had assured her that if she took care of herself that she could carry the triplets fine. They would likely come before their term, but that was common with multiple births.

She thought about telling him in private, but he had made her birthday one for the ages and although getting married on his was special he knew finding out that the one thing he wanted most other than marrying her he was also getting on his birthday was priceless so she decided to share the news this way.

She grabbed his hand, "Are you okay?"

Fitz finally composed himself, "I should be asking you that. How long have you known? How far are you?"

Olivia laughed, "I have only known two weeks. I had to get a physical before I could get the shot I needed to be able to go out of the country, and the blood work showed that I was pregnant. I called my OBGYN who had a cancellation so I could get the ultrasound done that day. I was six weeks then, and now I am eight weeks."

Fitz just stared at his wife. He was in shock. On his birthday, not only did he get his one wish which was to marry his soul mate, but he gets his other which is to find out they are expecting. Then he finds out they are expecting not one child, but three. It was such an overwhelming feeling that he could not put into words how this made him feel.

Olivia was starting to get a little nervous. For some reason, she expected her husband to be swinging her around. She finally asked, "Are you not happy honey?"

Fitz picked his wife up and planted a kiss on her that took her breath away. When she finally looked at him she could see how happy he truly was. It was then that she understood she had two weeks to process that she was carrying three babies. He had barely had five minutes, "Today, I got to celebrate being alive another year with those around me that I love. I got to marry the love of my life, and then she tells me that she is carrying our babies. Three of them to be exact. Nothing will ever top this day. It was perfect from beginning to end. Thank you for sharing this with me Livvie, and the way you did it. I love you so much Mrs. Grant…"

Hearing him call her Mrs. Grant along with his heartfelt words melted her heart, and she was unable to stop the tears from falling.

The couple shared another few moments together before their guest came over, and the couple made an official announcement that Olivia was expecting.

On a cold December morning at 5:45 A.M. Olivia delivered the triplets a month early by Cesarean section. The identical twins ended up being girls. They came first. Kaia Elizabeth Grant was born weighing in at 4 pounds 9 ounces, Keegan Carolyn Grant was born weighing 4 pounds 5 ounces at 5:49 A.M., and Kingsley Thomas Grant joined his sisters three minutes later at 5:52 A.M. weighing 5 pounds two ounces.

It was a normal pregnancy for Olivia, but once she hit the four month mark she blew up overnight. Fitz doted on her the entire pregnancy. He spent most of the pregnancy getting his memoir finished so he could be at home. He had a couple of engagements that he couldn't reschedule that require him to stay overnight, but Karen, Abby, and her team stepped up.

Teddy matured during the pregnancy helping around the house, and making sure to keep his room clean and doing his chores. He grew even closer to Olivia

It was an emotional moment for Fitz when he saw the triplets cleaned up and together for the first time. He had gotten his wish. The girls looked a lot like their mom, and Olivia got her wish because Kingsley looked so much like him.

They had given Olivia something for the pain so she was asleep when the triplets were brought in the room.

Two hours later Olivia woke up to a site that she would never forget. Her husband was sitting on the couch holding all three babies in his arms.

The last two months had been hard on her. She had been put on bed rest. Overall it had been a smooth pregnancy, and it brought her family and team closer together. Eight months had flown by, and now she was staring at the products of their love.

Fitz looked up and his wife and whispered to the babies, "Mommies is finally waking up. You guys were rough on her while you were growing so I think we need to make it up to her, and be nice to her now that you are here. I think you have waited long enough."

Fitz slowly stood up, and handed her each one of the babies. He gave her a chance to inspect them. When she had all three in her arms he recorded the moment. As he looked at his wife he tried to remember a time she looked so at peace. He couldn't recall a time.

Olivia looked at her husband, "Thank you…"

Fitz laughed, "I think that is my line. You did all the heavy lifting today my dear."

Olivia smiled, "I couldn't do it without you. Thank you for coming back to me, and giving us another chance so today would even be possible. I am grateful that God gave me another chance, and I got to do right by you.

Fitz leaned over and kissed his wife, "No, thank you for waiting on me this time Livvie."

She smiled thinking about his words.

A/N-I am going to end it there. Check out my Twitter account kimberl17711667 for pictures related to this story.

After much consideration, I have decided to wrap up several of my stories this summer including Bound Together which has just one more chapter left. Before you get nervous the plan is to start one or two new stories in the fall. Although I do have a troll that is enjoying harassing me I have decided to look past that since I have more positive than negative reviews. Once most of you get tired of me I will put the pen down.