Finally the day arrived for the dedication. The winds blew through the ribbon that was draped on the doors of the library. News crews had set up to televise this event for the evening news. All of the magazines had been treated to a sneak peak before the dedication. That was they could get the best shots before the crowds descended on the library.

Fitz held Olivia's hand as they strolled together with their family for the first time. Jeff had his arm around Karen , Andrew had his around Mellie, Jerry chose to walk next to his dad and his baby sister. Teddy picked up the rear , holding Ella's hand. Glass cases chronicled the important milestones in Fitz's life. He had degrees, his Navy discharge, articles when he was shot down in the service. Mellie was shocked to see their wedding picture prominently displayed in a case.

"Me?" she said surprised.

At this point , Fitz stopped and walked back to Mellie, "I told you we would be part of history. And we were." He said and grazed her cheek with his lips. A small smile came to her face.

A tear came to Olivia's eye when she saw her section. They had followed the story all the way back to the campaign trail. Posters and shirts were spotlighted, as well as tapes from the debates and photographs of her and him when neither thought anybody was looking. She could remember the days when she thought it would never happen. Now she was looking back on it all as a memory. A wonderful journey that she wouldn't have traded for the world.

James pushed Cyrus through each part of the library. They had come to a part describing the major players in the Grant administration. Cyrus put his head down for the memory of Verna, she was tough but fair. She had come to a sad and tragic end. James beamed with pride as he viewed the picture of a younger Cyrus. He then leaned down to the wheelchair and gave him a kiss.

There's our baby." Cyrus pointed out when they saw the picture of Ella's christening. Olivia looked at Fitz and smiled as they remembered that particular day. Before they got together, it was probably the most passionate day in their young relationship. It was his intention to hurt her, but instead he let his emotions take over as well as his lust. Sadly, it would be months before they would get to see each other again.

After the walk through, crowds began to gather as the former President and his wife stood by the ribbon. Olivia was wearing a white Prada coat with her signature heels. Fitz made quite a statement with his black Tom Ford coat covering a grey Brooks Brothers suit.

Like he had done so many times before, Fitz made his way to the podium and began to speak.

"We made history. It is what we set out to do and we certainly did that. We may have done it a few ways that we didn't try to do but we still made our mark. This journey started many years ago, it started with a little boy in California and a man with a vision. He could see that little boy in the White House and he started him on a journey that took him there.

Through school and service to his country, he found where America was . He started to realize that there were more people out there then the ones he had been raised with. He wanted to help them and he wanted to give them what they needed so they could realize their dream too. This became his reason to want to run for the highest office in the land. It wasn't about power.

I have been truly blessed. I have wonderful children, great friends, and two women who have both made me who I am today. Mellie was the mother of three of my children and was my force during the first term of my administration. Olivia , my Livvie saw me for who I am , she pushed me to be a better man, a better father , and today pushes me to be a better husband.

Today we dedicate this library as a testament that dreams can come true. It is also a testament that the winds of change indeed blow hard. I will be long remembered as not only the man who passed many acts of legislation , but as the man who indeed followed his heart. Many people helped me to this point and they are here with me today. I consider them family because we all had the same goal in mind, a better America. We may have done a few things that were questionable, but we did them anyway for the common good.

May those who visit this library be inspired. Be inspired to be the best that they can be. And let future generations learn the lessons we learned and grow from the mistakes we made. We can learn from each other and grow from each other. After all , it is still the greatest country on the face of this earth.

At that point, Olivia held up the scissors and then let Fitz cut the ribbon as everyone cheered.

At the reception , a tall man with brown hair and glasses came up and embraced Fitz. He then moved back and saluted him.

"Captain Grant." He said with a salute.

"Jake?" Fitz had to see if it indeed was his navy buddy. "You son of a bitch." He embraced him like the brother he once was before everything.

Jake had to turn to the side and see her. "Hello Olivia." He said softly.

She didn't know what to say . This was the man who almost ruined them for good. When they thought that Jerry wasn't going to make it, she took off with him to escape. They had been away on an island for a couple months to "stand in the sun" He had declared his love for her, but he knew she would return to where her heart was. After that , he quietly left Washington.

"Hello Jake. It's nice to see you again." She smiled at him.

"I see that Life has been good to you. You still take my breath away. " Jake whispered.

Olivia didn't know how to answer that . She felt his hand in the small of her back as he walked back over when he noticed her talking to her former lover. He possessively put his face next to hers as he placed a kiss on her cheek.

"The happiest day of my life was when this woman stopped running and let me catch her. She has been the best wife a man could have. " Fitz smiled. "Did you ever get married , Jake?"

Jake put his head down. "No sir,guess I have just been married to the job."

Fitz put his hand on his shoulder. "Well you should be proud of you have done. You were one hell of a sailor and a great help to me when I needed your help."

"Thank you sir." Fitz saluted him and he returned the salute. Jake never felt the need for a drink more than he did right at that moment . He made a beeline for the bar and then held the beer bottle in a salute as he looked at her playing the hostess.