The Best Mistake Ever

Chapter 13

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Decisions

Liv's doctor refused to allow her out of bed. He needed to make sure that all was well with her and the baby. After performing a 3D ultrasound and running labs and a blood pressure check every 30 minutes he finally decided that all was well. He prescribed Liv some fast acting anxiety medicine for when she feels her panic attacks coming on. Liv agreed to take the medication just to get her release. There was no way she would take medication that side effects were greater than the remedy. As Olivia signs her release papers the Grant's along with Tom enters her room.

"Olivia sweet dear are you alright?" Marie says while approaching Liv for a hug.

"I'm ok Mrs. Grant. Your son just kind of caught me off guard, and I panicked he's really creepy. How is Fitz? Is the surgery over? Did he make it through?"

"Fitz pulled through they are finishing up the surgery now. He was shot in the back the bullet just missed his heart but Fitz is a fighter. The doctor's say we just have to see what happens over the next 48 hours. He should wake up on his own." Marie repeats to Liv what the doctor's said to her and Gerry.

"I'm so sorry about what happened Olivia Just know that Teddy will be handled." Gerry promises. The Pope's just stand by but says nothing. Eli has already explained to Mya the mishap. She was pissed and ordered Eli to fire the men responsible. A new team was already being assembled. She agreed to not tell Liv unless absolutely necessary. This would surely make her hate him. For now they needed to find out how Fitz was doing and if he would survive. "Olivia this gentleman is Tom Fitz's partner and best friend. Tom found him." Gerry states.

"You're Tom. Liv stands and walks to him hugging him. "Thank you. Do you know what happened? Why he was home when he was supposed to be in Miami?"

"He had just informed our superiors that he quit. He needed to be with you. He didn't like being that far from you. He wanted to surprise you and show up unannounced."

"Oh. Ok. You say you are his best friend?"

"Yes Fitz and I go way back to college. He talked about you all the time. We were supposed to set up and official introduction, but work got in the way."

"Mom dad Mr. and Mrs. Grant do you guys mind if I speak with Tom alone for a moment?" They all agreed and left them alone.

"Tom I know who shot Fitz. It was my ex-hu…boyfriend Chase Montgomery."

"Fitz told me about him. I know he was your husband and the people with power made that small fact disappear. I told you we are best friends. But that would make since. Just know that Chase will be stopped and properly handled."

"That's good to know."

"How'd you know Fitz was in Miami? He was undercover?"

"I have a guy."

"You have a guy?"

"Yep now can we go now I want to see if I can see him?"

They leave the room and both families go to the MICU where Fitz was being care for after surgery. With only two at a time being allowed in at once Liv went in with Tom after the Grants finished their first visit. Liv heart sank with sadness. She slowly walks over to Fitz's bedside as Tom approach on the other side. Tom tells Fitz to be strong that he needed to pull through for his beautiful woman and baby on the way. After that he left. Liv stands with tears in her eyes. She grabs Fitz's hand and rubs circles with her thumb. No words are spoken. She can't find them to speak at this time. As Olivia set with Fitz Eli decided to pull Gerry to the side.

"Gerry you know your son has to pay."

"Eli I swear I spoke with that boy. What did he do exactly?"

"He caused my daughter to be hospitalized by his action what they were exactly is of no importance to me."

"Eli please give me a chance to speak with him, give me one more chance to fix this?"

"I will do whatever you ask Eli…please don't kill my son?"

"I'm not going to kill him, but he will die." With that Eli walks away and returns to his wife's side.

Gerry steps away and calls his son. "Teddy…what the hell did I tell you? What did you do to Olivia that she had to be hospitalized?"

"I didn't do nothing to that bitch. I only spoke to her and her security attacked me and threw me out of the store. I had nothing to do with why she ended up in the hospital. But is she ok?"

"You need to worry about yourself right now. That young lady comes from a powerful family and you are on their radar."

"Dad you worry too much. Our family has power too. Beside like I said I didn't do anything to her."

Gerry hangs up without sharing the news of Fitz because he did not want him to show up at the hospital. He returns to find the Pope's gone except for Olivia who was still at Fitz's bedside. Once the Grants have been informed that Fitz is stable and should wake within the next 24 to 48 hours they returned home against Marie's will of course. Liv was given permission to receive all information concerning Fitz's recovery and was also allowed to stay and visit him at any time.

For the next two day Liv would stay at Fitz's bedside only to go to her parent's home to shower and change. She had not returned to their home and would not until Fitz was awake. She didn't understand why he hadn't woken up. He was breathing on his own. All he had was an IV to keep him fed and hydrated. She couldn't take it anymore she needed to be closer to him. She needed to feel his body next to hers. She needed to hear his heartbeat and breathe in sync with him. She climbs into bed with him laying her head on his chest placing his hand on her stomach. She takes slow breaths as their child begins to actively move around in her stomach as if she knows she's near her daddy and his hand is on mommy's stomach. Liv chuckles as tears fall. "I know M&M daddy's going to be alright, you feel him touching you huh?" She then looks up at Fitz. "Baby why haven't you woken up, you got to wake up baby we need you? Me and your little M&M needs you to come back to us. Baby please wake up please Fitz I need you, I can't do this alone. I'm so scared baby." For the first time since hearing about Fits Liv cry's releasing all her emotions with a full on sob. Then she hears it.

"Baby don't cry. " Fitz says just above a whisper as he rubs his hand over her stomach. She looks back up at him and with closed eyes he kisses her forehead. Then suddenly all she sees is blue looking back at her. "Hi." He whispers out.

"H..hi" Liv didn't move she just presses the nurse call button and continues staring at her man. "You came back."

"I came back." He responded.

A nurse appeared in the doorway. "Yes ma'am how can I help you?"

"He's awake. My Fitz is awake." The nurse looks over at Fitz and sees he's truly awake and runs to notify his doctor. When the doctor's entered the room they tried to pry the two apart but Fitz refused to release Liv's hand. "She stays." He pushes out.

"Sir we need room to exam you." The doctor challenges.

"I don't care she stay right here. This is the love of my life and my future wife. She stays." Fitz said in a defiant but hoarse tone.

The doctor's do what they have to do working around Liv. She moves closer to the head of Fitz's bed still holding his hand with her other hand on her stomach. After drawing more blood, taking blood pressures, looking into his pupils, pushing on his stomach, checking his wounds they find him to be in great health. The wound is healing nicely and Fitz pain level is a 4 on the pain scale. He would be kept in the hospital for many more days before discharge. The doctors are shocked and amazed at his recovery but not Liv. Marie told her that Fitz was stubborn, and a fighter. He fought to get himself help. He fought to breath breathe back into his body and he fought to live and be here for her and the baby. After that Liv refused to give up hope. It was only when she did what they do together as one did he respond to her and fight to wake up and for that she was grateful. Everyone was relieved once notified especially Eli.

After Fitz was examined and the staff left him to rest he and Liv begin to talk.

"What happened love you called me while I was on the plane? I called you back but you didn't answer."

"I had a panic attack. I don't know where my phone is but I also umm…umm blacked out again."

"What…when….why…what caused it?"

"I was trying to call you and when you didn't answer I went to my parent's house and that's where it happened. They brought me here. I just got released."

"Liv you still haven't answered my question what cause the panic attack?" Fitz was getting upset.

"Umm…Teddy unexpected approached me in the store and placed his hand on my stomach. I had my back turned looking at some jewelry. It scared me."

"Where the hell was your security detail?"

"They were there. They thought he was you and once they realized he wasn't they took him down." Liv begins to cry.

"Baby I'm sorry come here." Fitz hugs her while sitting up best as he could.

After Liv cries subside she tells Fitz about her thoughts as to who shot him. "Baby I think it was Chase who shot you. I think he's here in DC."

"You might be right love. That's the only logical explanation. I have to find him before he finds out he failed."

"I have my guy looking for him now. Not only are the police looking for him, so is my father."

"Your father?"

"Yes babe, my father is a very powerful man. He runs a highly intelligent secret service division under the protection of the federal government which also includes black mafia ties. His reach is very long. He's like a black godfather or something. I don't like talking about it because it means my father has the power to kill with no allegiance to anyone and can get away with it."

"Dam. You think he has people looking for my brother too?"

"I'm sure he does. I don't like to ask him a lot of questions because I'm not ready for the answers."

"Well I hope your father doesn't kill my brother for what he's done. Do you think I should talk to him?"

"Noooooo…but my mother yes, if anybody can get him to do something it's her."

"Ok. I will talk to Mya and see what happens." Liv smiles and kisses Fitz on the mouth and they sit and talk about today's events.

The local police paid Fitz a visit by that time his parents were back at the hospital. Fitz didn't have much to tell them. They were spending time together when Gerry's phone rings. He was informed that his son Theodore was arrested.

That same day after hearing Fitz was shot through an associate Teddy was headed straight for the hospital only to be pulled over and arrested for having 10 pounds of drugs. 10 loaded illegal unregistered weapons in the trunk of his car. He shares the news with his family.

How it got there only Eli and Mya knows. Mya requested that Eli not kill Teddy because Liv and Fitz were going through enough at this time, but to put him somewhere where he can't get to Liv. Gerry thought his son being arrested was a blessing. Eli couldn't get to him if he's in prison so he thought. So Gerry decided not to intervene with the process and allow Teddy to take the fall without his assistance and was later in the week shocked to hear a speedy trial was requested and 10 to 15 years was on the table. He was also informed by the judge that it's in his family's best interest that he stayed far away from this case and not interferes with the process. He then knew that this was Eli's doing.

One week later…..

Tom and Liv are picking Fitz up from the hospital. The Grants and Popes are also there to see him off. Before leaving her security detail returned her phone which was found on the backseat of the travel car that took her to her parent's house. After all the hugs Tom drives them home. Once home Fitz pauses before getting out of the car. He stares at the spot where he once laid. Tom has cleaned up all the blood. There is no sign of Fitz ever being shot. Liv opens his door. "Are you alright babe?" Fitz shakes his head removing the memory. "Yes love." Liv steps back and walks to unlock and open the front door as Tom helps Fitz out of the car. A car pulls up as they are entering the home. Tom turns and pulls out his gun placing it at his side as he watches the vehicle comes to a stop. Fitz stands upright no longer leaning on Tom. "Do you know him?" Tom inquires.

"No." Fitz answers. "Know who?" Liv says as she steps back into the doorway. Her face lights up. "Huck!" She runs to the car and hugs him. Fitz and Tom look at her like she has two heads. Tom still has his gun in his hand. "Come on inside." Liv offers.

Both men block the doorway. "Liv who the hell is this?" Fitz asks with a frown on his face.

"Babe this is Huck…my guy…remember? He's the tech guy. Huck this is my boyfriend Fitz and his best friend and partner Tom" The men shake hands.

"Oh, ok yeah, hey man, come on in." Fitz says letting his guard down. Huck follows them into the house. Liv speaks to Huck while Fitz speaks with Tom. "Talk." Liv says to Huck.

"You were in the hospital…Why?"

"Panic attack."

"Why what caused it?"

"I had an unexpected run in with Fitz's brother Teddy."

"Did he hurt you? I will end him."

"No Huck he's just…just creeps me out and makes me very uncomfortable. He approached me and touched my stomach. It threw me off but my security detail took care of him. On my way to my parent's house the panic attack started and I guess I sort of lost consciousness."

"Liv this is serious and unhealthy for you and the baby. I think it's time to call in the team. Chase and now Fitz's brother you need the team here."

"Huck no my father is handling Chase, and Fitz will handle his brother. When I open the business then the team will be called am I clear?"

"Crystal." Huck responded and turns to see Fitz and Tom entering the kitchen where he and Liv had been privately speaking. The three men get to know each other and find that they all have similar back ground expertise. So they decided to work together in bring Chase down. Liv feels very protected with these three men. She now has four men who would do whatever it took to keep her and her child safe. She just needed to work on keeping her panic attacks at bay for the sake of her and Fitz's unborn child.

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