A/N: I'm back. Sorry it's been so long. With Scandal on its hiatus and a busy schedule I haven't had much motivation to write. However, I am back now and with Scandal coming back I'm hoping seeing Jake and Olivia again will help with the creative process. Thank you for sticking with this story. Please fill free to let me know your thoughts. WARNING: a little smut at the end. Enjoy!
2 months later.
Olivia took a deep breath as she paced back and forth in the large conference room. She paused and placed her hand on her slightly protruding stomach, helping her to relax. Their client Joseph Rondo had been taken into custody for allegedly wiring money from Technologic, a rising software company. Olivia's team was still working on a defense when the Justice Department came in with a warrant for Mr. Rondo's arrest. Quinn had been sent down to the police station to represent their client while Huck and Marcus worked on the company itself. Marcus went undercover as a newly hired HR personnel, in order to observe the people that Joseph worked with. In the meantime, Huck pretended to be a member of the company's IT team, looking to see if there was a digital trail.
In his defense, Joseph, had told Pope and Associates that he didn't steal any money for the company. He argued that someone else in the company was using his access code to access the company servers and make the transfers. Since it was indeed Joseph's access code being used Justice had enough information to arrest Joseph. It was Quinn's job to delay the trail process as long as possible in order to give Huck and Marcus enough time to find the person responsible for framing their client.
The sound of the elevator stopping broke Liv's concentration as she instinctively reached for her purse that was sitting on the conference room table. Olivia's hand found her gun as someone opened the front door.
"Liv, you here?" A familiar voice called out. Olivia breathed a sigh of relief and pulled her hand out of her purse as Jake walked into the conference room.
"Were you going to pull your gun on me?" Jake asked jokingly as he walked into the conference room, having seen Olivia remove her hand from her purse.
"That's not funny Jake." Olivia replied, trying to hide her uneasiness. "I was kidnapped and you were stabbed in this very room. So, forgive me for being a little on edge."
"Touché, I'm sorry." Jake apologized realizing his joke wasn't funny. It pained Jake that Olivia was still traumatized, he hated seeing her so fragile. Jake had tried to always be there for Olivia and protect her, but ultimately, he had failed.
"So, what brings you here?" Olivia asked wanting to change the subject.
"Lunch. Where is everyone?" Jake asked, noting the quietness of the office.
Olivia explained what had happened to their client as she and Jake ate Chinese take-out.
"How are you feeling?" Jake asked as they wrapped up lunch.
"My feet are killing and growing a small human is exhausting." Olivia complained as she took off her heels to give her feet a break. Jake patted his thigh as an indication for Liv to give him her feet.
"Maybe if you didn't wear such uncomfortable shoes, your feet wouldn't hurt." Jake pointed out as he slowly began to rub her feet.
"Those hands are magical." Oliva breathed as Jake soothed her aching feet.
"You said it not me." Jake smirked. Olivia rolled her eyes playfully, knowing she had walked into that one. Jake and Olivia shared small talk before the sound of the elevator interrupted them. Oliva stood up and Jake quickly stood beside her, waiting to see who entered the office. Olivia was expecting Marcus, Huck, or Quinn.
When the office door opened and seven secret service agents entered to do a sweep of the office it was clear who was coming to visit, The President.
It wasn't long before Fitz strolled into the building wearing a black suit and blue tie, not a strand of hair out of place. Fitz was surprised to see Jake standing next to Olivia. Although Fitz had moved on after Olivia had left him, he despised that it was Jake by her side. Deep down Fitz knew that Jake loved Olivia and he would do everything he could to protect her however, he hated seeing Olivia with another man, especially Jake.
"Hi." Fitz said softly.
"Hi." Olivia said in an even tone.
"Mr. President." Jake said, addressing Fitz.
"I hate to drop by unannounced." Fitz said, focusing his attention on Liv.
"I doubt that." Jake muttered under his breath, causing Liv and Fitz to shoot a look his way.
"Anyway" Fitz continued, "I need your help."
"Politely sir, I don't work for you anymore." Olivia replied.
"Liv, I need your help." Fitz repeated.
"I'm sure Abby is more than capable of handling whatever problem you have." Olivia answered.
"I need help and I would like it done discretely. Please Liv." Fitz insisted.
"Fine, we can talk in my office." Olivia gave in. She shared a quick look with Jake before following Fitz into her office. Jake had intended to sit at the conference table and watch the exchange between his girlfriend and the President, but two secret service men stood in front of the door to Liv's office blocking his view.
"What do you need?" Olivia asked bluntly. She didn't want to spend any more time alone with Fitz then necessary.
"Alexandra Ruiz. I need her vetted." Fitz stated as her poured two class of Bourbon and handed one to Liv.
Olivia shook her head indicating she didn't want the glass. "You want her vetted for the supreme court, that's bold." Olivia replied. There was a vacancy in the Supreme Court and Fitz planned on filling before he left office in a few months however, both of his other candidates would not pass confirmation. Ruiz was a conservative, Latina, woman, who Fitz hoped would be a more favorable choice. Although she considered herself a conservative Ruiz had a history of ruling on the liberal side.
"She is a great pick, and she may be able to pass through confirmation." Olivia said as she thought it over. "But, you do know it will be hard to convince the Democrats to approve of this choice when Frankie Vargas could be the next president." Although Olivia had to admit that Fitz had made a brilliant move, picking a person who would please both sides of the aisle, but someone who was Republican at heart.
"So, you'll vet her?" Fitz asked optically.
"Consider it handled." Olivia said with a smile.
"How are you?" Fitz smiled with a twinkle in his eyes.
"Fine." Olivia replied flatly.
"And you and Jake?" Fitz pressed. "Together now that his wife is dead?"
"That's none of your business Mr. President." Olivia smiled, trying to keep her cool.
"Your right." Fitz apologized, realizing he crossed a line. "I should go. Please let me know about Ruiz as soon as you can."
"I will." Olivia responded as she opened the door, leading Fitz back into the conference room.
"Mr. President." Jake acknowledged.
"Captain Ballard. Ms. Pope." Fitz replied as he was escorted out of the office by his secret service detail.
"What did he want?" Jake asked as soon as he heard the office door close.
"A favor." Olivia replied vaguely.
"Liv." Jake said warily.
"He wants me to vet a potential Supreme Court pick, one that might be able to pass confirmation before he leaves office." Olivia sighed.
"Are you going to do it?' Jake questioned as he threw away the last of their lunch.
"Why wouldn't I?" Liv countered.
"He only has a few months left in office, don't you think he should let the next President chose who gets that seat on the bench." Jake argued.
"There is a vacancy in the Supreme Court, which the President has an obligation to fill. Fitz is still the President." Olivia shot back. Olivia didn't understand why Jake was picking a fight with her over this.
"If you were Mellie's campaign manager." Jake started. "But I'm not." Oliva interjected. "If you were, and you got wind that the President was trying to confirm a new justice before he leaves would you take issue with that?" Jake continued
"Probably." Olivia agreed.
"My point exactly." Jake replied.
"However, I am not running Mellie's campaign and the President asked me to do this." Olivia added. "I'm just vetting her, whether she is chosen and confirmed is beyond my control."
Jake was going to respond, but his phone rang.
"Duty calls." Jake smiled as he hung up. "I will see you at home?"
"Yes, around 6. I love you." Liv smiled as she stood on her tip toes to give Jake a kiss goodbye.
"I love you too. And you too little one." Jake whispered, as he broke the kiss and bent down to kiss Olivia's stomach.
Huck and Marcus were unable to find the person who had framed their client, however they had a few leads and would hopefully have something by the end of the week because Joseph's hearing was set for Monday morning. Unfortunately, in this case it was hard to argue against Justice's ruling of probable cause, so the team could only hope that they had an answer by Monday.
*Later that Night*
"You're not going to be able to hid that bump much longer." Jake commented as he watched Olivia climb into bed, noticing her tank top was a little tight around the stomach.
"I know. I will probably have to go maternity shopping this weekend. Maybe drive up to New York, take Quinn and Abby." Olivia replied as she rubbed a hand on her belly.
"Why not shop in D.C?" Jake asked, confused.
"Because the minute I go maternity shopping here the entire town will know I'm pregnant. Everyone from the politicians to the walkers in Lincoln Park. I'm not ready for that." Olivia replied.
"People are going to find out eventually." Jake said stating the obvious.
"I know, but I'm just not ready for people to know." Olivia sighed.
"You're not ready for people to find out your pregnant, or you're not ready for people to know we are together?" Jake asked defensively. Jake understood that announcing she was pregnant would be big news in D.C., but Jake also felt like Liv was insecure about their relationship.
"Both." Olivia said hesitantly. Jake was silent and Olivia was scared he was about to give her an angry lecture.
"I understand that your publicizing your pregnancy may cause a stir in this town, but I don't want to hide our relationship. I love you and I want to be able to show the world how much I love you and our child. I don't know what I have to do to ease your insecurities, but whatever it is I will do it. You have tossed me aside repeatedly, but I'm not going anywhere. You can't get rid of me this time Liv, we are a family now, you, me, and our child. I'm not going to leave and I'm not going to hurt you. I love you and only you. Please talk to me, tell me your fears and let's work through them together." Jake replied calmly.
Olivia was surprised by Jake's soft tone and soothing words, the next thing she knew she was crying. Olivia blamed the hormones, but it was Jake. His words brought her to tears. She just wished she could love him the same way he loved her, but she was scared that she would never be good enough.
"Talk to me, Liv." Jake pleaded as he scooted closer to Liv and wrapped his arms around her, allowing her to cry on his shoulder.
"I don't want you to leave me because I'm not good enough. You have become the love of my life and I'm scared to death that I'm going to lose you. I love you so much that it hurts." Olivia sobbed.
"Look at me liv." Jake whispered, as she slowly raised her head to meet Jake's gaze. Jake brushed the tear tracks away with his thumbs before speaking. "Olivia, you are the best thing in my life. I love you with every fiber of my being and I will never, ever leave you. Trust me to love you, protect you, and care for our family until I am unable too." Jake then leaned in and kissed her with all the passion of his words. Jake felt a fresh wave tears streaming down Olivia's face as their lips collided.
"I love you." Olivia whispered as she broke the kiss and crawled on top of Jake.
"I love you." Jake repeated as he tugged at her tank top assisting it up and over her head. Olivia leaned down and kissed Jake as his hands roamed her back. Olivia could feel Jake's growing member against her thigh. Olivia soon abandoned her position and slide down Jake's body to situate herself between his legs. Jake could feel himself hardening in anticipation. The next thing he knew Olivia had slipped a hand into his pants and was messaging is member. Jake's breathing intensified as Olivia stroked him harder. Once Olivia was satisfied with the hardness in her hand she removed her hand from Jake's boxers licking the precum from her fingers. As Jake watched Olivia clean her fingers he was about to lose it.
"I need you." Jake let out in a deep voice full of lust. Olivia stood up on the bed, over Jake and slowly removed her pajama shorts, reveling that she wasn't wearing any panties. Jake quickly kicked off his boxers as Olivia began dancing over him, teasing him even more. Jake wasn't going to hold on much longer so he took control. He sat up and wrapped his arms around his waist guiding her towards him. As soon as Olivia made it to Jake's lap she wrapped her legs around his waist and in one swift motion Jake flipped the over. Jake kissed his way down Olivia's body and when he reached her pelvis he slipped a finger inside instantly feeling her wetness coat his finger. Jake then inserted another finger as Olivia thrusted into his hand practically beginning for more. In order to ease the tension, she was feeling Olivia reach for Jake's balls and began to squeeze them.
"Please Jake." Olivia begged as Jake's fingers continued to glide in and out of her. As much as Olivia appreciated how much Jake tortured her she didn't know how much longer she would last. When Jake felt like Olivia was finally ready he removed his fingers and slowly guided himself inside her. Olivia's head felt back on the pillow as she gripped the bed sheets next to her for support. As Jake began to slowly move insider her Olivia could feel him filling every inch of her as he pounded into her G-spot. "Ahhh...ohhh…yesss." Olivia moaned as she reached her peak, clamping down around Jake causing him to release letting out a moan of pleasure. Jake slowed his rhythm as Olivia came down from her high.
"You satisfy me in a way no man ever will." Olivia breathed as she was trying to catch her breath.
"And no woman will ever satisfy me like you do. I love you." Jake replied as he kissed the top of Olivia's head.
"Good." Olivia said with a small laugh. "I love you too." And with that Olivia rested her head on Jake's bare chest, letting the steady rise and fall of his chest lull her to sleep.
P.S. if you are reading my other story I will update that soon.
