A/N: Apologizing in advance for any spelling, and grammatical errors.

Chapter 14

A few weeks later and things were almost normal. Fitz had served Melody with a request to confirm paternity. He also had it written up that she couldn't contact him unless she was calling to coordinate the paternity test, or if paternity had been confirmed.

As expected they hadn't heard from her since. Olivia still didn't feel comfortable sending the twins back to camp. Olivia and Fitz's family and friends all pitched in watching the twins from day to day. They loved spending time with Liliana and Leo, and Liliana and Leo enjoyed spending time with them as well.

Olivia had gone back to work, and was relieved that things had calmed down. Olivia was nearing the end of her first trimester of pregnancy. When she had fainted she had been concerned that Fitz had told her parents that she was pregnant. Come to find out he hadn't. Olivia was planning a party for the upcoming weekend where they would tell everyone their good news.

Olivia and Fitz had finally found a house to both of their liking. The twins even loved the house too. The house was almost done being furnished, and decorated. Olivia was in the process of finishing up the kids rooms, and putting a few finishing touches on the rest of the house. She had ordered the furnishings for her and Fitz's bedroom, and it was scheduled to be delivered the next afternoon. They purchased the house in an auction, and between work, and trying to get the house together Olivia was more than busy. The party that they were having was pretty much a housewarming party, but they also planned to tell their family, and friends about their pregnancy.

Olivia, Abby, and Liliana were out shopping for new bedroom furniture for Liliana. Fitz and Patrick had Leo, and they two were shopping for new bedroom furniture. Except they were looking for things for Leo's room. Olivia said, "I feel like everytime I cross something off of my to do list, ten more things get added. I am so behind schedule. I should push this party back."

"I wouldn't recommend that. I mean, I'm holding on by a thread when it comes to keeping your secret. I don't think that I can hold on to it for another week. You'll be fine. Stop whining," Abby said.

Olivia looked at her best friend. She said, "Sometimes I want to physically hurt you."

Abby said, "Wow, here I am trying to be moral support, and getting abused in the process."

Liliana said, "Mommy, I want a princess bed because My Fitz calls me his princess."

Olivia smiled at her daughter, "I know he does. We'll see what we can find."

"My Fitz can make it. I knowed he can. All we have to do is ask him," Liliana stated.

Abby said, "That man really hung the moon in the sky for this little girl. Has she ever even been upset with the man?"

Laughing at Abby Olivia said, "Now that you ask the question, I don't think so."

Changing the subject Abby asked, "So how have things been going? You know with your little psychotic psycho bi-" Abby remembered that Liliana was within earshot so she stopped herself before releasing the expletive.

Olivia laughed at her best friend. She answered, "Things have been great. Crazy has been keeping her distance. Part of me believes that it's all too good to be true, but I am going to take it for what it is right now. I have more important things to worry about."

"Like," Abby asked?

Lilliana stopped at a pink and purple bedroom set. She looked intrigued. The bed had a pink and purple sheer canopy, and looked like a princess' dream. Abby and Olivia watched on as Liliana inspected it a little further. Olivia said, "I have never lived with a man that I'm not married to. I thought Fitz would've proposed by now, but nope."

Abby laughed, "You're worried to death because he hasn't proposed to you yet. Olivia, you like to borrow trouble don't you. The man just co-purchased a whole ass house with you. He's having a whole ass c-h-i-l-d with you. He's committed. Stop being so crazy all of your life."

At that moment Liliana ran up to Olivia, "Mommy, this is a princess bed! Can I have this one pretty pretty please?"

Olivia lifted her daughter into her arms. "This is the one you want, mini me?"

Liliana put a hand on each side of her mother's face kissing her lips before saying, "Yes, mommy. I wanted it as much as I want My Fitz to be my daddy."

Putting the little girl back on her feet Olivia said, "Alrighty, munchkin. You can have this one."

As Olivia flagged down the salesperson Abby said, "Girl, as long as you have this little girl who worships the ground he walks on then you don't have to worry about him going anywhere. Where is she gonna let him go?"

Olivia rolled her eyes. "I want him to stay for me not my kids."

"Is that a hickey on the side of your neck," Abby asked?

Olivia's hand flew to her neck. She smiled. She lied, "Umm. I hit my neck with my curling wand this morning."

"You're a liar Olivia Pope. I know the difference between a burn, and a hickey. But whatever you say," Abby smirked.

As the salesperson approached Liliana asked, "Mommy what is a hickey?"

Olivia's eyes automatically flew to the salesperson, then to Abby's. She was going to kill her friend.

"Nothing, baby girl, let's talk to this lady about getting your new princess bedroom set," Olivia said quickly changing the subject.

Abby said in a whisper, "I don't understand why the fact that he hasn't proposed yet is bothering you so much. With crazy, and trying to find a house, sell your homes, and move. There has been a lot going on. I'm sure once things slow down, and you all get a chance to breathe he'll be putting a ring on your finger."

Olivia heard what Abby was saying, but she was concerned that maybe the situation with Melody, was making him think twice. Olivia had tried to remain calm. She didn't want to act irrationally, but when Melody brought her children into things Olivia hadn't been able to control her emotions.

However, throughout it all Olivia has been cognizant enough to let Fitz know that she didn't blame him for what they were going through. Because in her mind it was something that the both of them had been going through. If something were to happen to her, or the twins she knew that Fitz wouldn't survive. She understood that he was doing everything in his power to keep them all safe. She just hoped that he knew that she understood that.

Fitz, Patrick, and Leo sat a table at an outside cafe. Fitz said, "Leo before we go find things for your new room, we're going to go to a store and buy a present for your mom, and Lili, but you can't tell them. It has to be our secret. Ok?"

Leo nodded. He asked, "It's a surprise?"

Fitz smiled. "Yes, son. It's a surprise."

Leo said, "My Fitz, you always call me son, but I can't call you daddy. It's not really fair."

Fitz smiled at the little boy. He said, "Don't worry buddy. You will be able to call me daddy after we give your mom and sister the surprise."

"When are you going to give them the surprise," Leo asked?

Patrick laughed, "He's persistent."

Fitz said, "They both are. We will give them the surprise at the party."

Nodding Leo said, "I can't wait for the party."

Leo, Patrick, and Fitz went to a popular jewelry store in Washington DC. They looked at what the store had to offer, but Fitz didn't see anything that screamed Olivia, or Liliana. Fitz asked, "If I design something is there a way that I can get it by Friday?"

The salesperson nodded, "Yes sir. For a nominal fee of course."

Fitz nodded saying, "Great. Money is no object, my girls are worth all of the money in the world."

Over the next hour Fitz, Leo, and Patrick looked at diamonds, and different ring settings. He liked the idea of having his son there to help design the rings for his mother, and sister. He was getting Leo started out early. When he was older, and fell in love he would be more than knowledgeable about attempting to give his girl the world.

About an hour later, they left the jewelry store with a receipt that made Fitz about fifty five thousand dollars poorer, and an delivery date of Friday to Fitz's office.

Once they were in the car headed for the furniture store Leo asked, "My Fitz, are you going to ask my mommy to marry you?"

Fitz smiled, "Yes, son. I am going ask your mommy to marry me. Is that ok with you?"

Leo nodded, "My mommy loves you, and she said that she can't wait to marry you if you haven't changed your mind."

Fitz looked at his brother with a raised brow. He said, "I'll never change my mind. You can't tell mommy though, remember? It's a surprise, ok?"

Leo said in an exasperated tone, "It's a surprise."

Patrick asked his annoyed nephew, "Little man, what do you want in your bedroom?"

Leo perked up, "I want Lion King. I'm the king of the jungle, and it's my favoritest movie. I lost my dad like Simba, but now I am getting a new dad, and I love him a lot. He's nice. Some people don't have nice daddies. I'm glad that mine is nice. My first dad was nice, and he used to make pancakes. My Fitz, can you make pancakes?"

Fitz couldn't answer Leo right away. He was choked up listening to the little boy talk about losing his father, and getting a new one. He knew that Liliana and Leo's hearts were easily opened to him because they were so young. He was thankful that they loved him as much as he loved them. He hoped that he could always live up to their expectations as a father.

He managed to gather himself. He said, "Pancakes were the special thing that you shared with your dad. I we will share something else special with you."

Leo thought for a minute, "We can share waffles? You can make them on Sunday. We usually have a big breakfast at home on Sundays."

Fitz smiled at the little boy in the rearview mirror. He said, "I like the way you think, kid."

Fitz and Patrick helped Leo find a bedroom set that he liked, and then they purchased a bunch of Lion King themed accessories. Fitz wasn't one who like shopping for home decor, and things of that nature, but he found that he really enjoyed doing so with Leo.

A few months ago Fitz hadn't even thought about settling down, but now here he was ready to be a devoted family man. That day when he had first met Olivia in person his life had completely changed. He had knew what he wanted right away. He knew that she was the one.

He found Olivia to be smart, loving, strong, loyal, and drop dead gorgeous. They were qualities that he hadn't known he was looking for. Qualities that he hadn't realized were the most important to him.

His mother who loved, Olivia and the twins had asked if he was sure that he was ready for such a commitment with a readymade family. Fitz had told her that he couldn't see his life without them in it, and he meant it. They were his destiny.

The next few days the next couple of days everything moved at supersonic speed. The movers came to pack up and move Fitz's things, and Olivia and the kids things. They also had consignment shops, and thrift stores picking up the things that they were not taking. Olivia finished putting together all of their bedrooms all while battling a horrible bout of morning sickness.

Early the morning of the party Olivia, and Fitz were up early. Olivia had been going full speed cleaning this, and fixing that. It was a rush. At one point Fitz grabbed Olivia. "Babe, I need you to chill. The only people who are coming over are our family, and friends. They love us so everything doesn't have to be perfect. You're pregnant, and you need to relax. That's non-negotiable."

Olivia looked at Fitz as if he had grown another head, "Really? Your parents have never been to my house. So them coming here it's the first time that they will see what type of house I keep. I don't want them thinking that their son is involved with some trifling woman."

Fitz laughed. He laughed so hard that tears ran out of his eyes. He laughed for like two minutes straight. He said, "Babe, my parents adore you. They also know what type of woman you are by the children you've raised. They're smart, kind, mannerable, and they're always immaculate."

Olivia looked at him. She couldn't hold it in any longer. She asked, "Fitz, are we good? As a couple are we good? I think we're good. We bought this house, we're having a baby. You seem happy that we're having a baby, but I told you that I'm ready to marry you, but you still haven't asked me to marry you. So I was wondering if maybe you were having second thoughts about us. That's unstandable. I just wish that you would be honest about."

Fitz stared at her. He said, "Olivia we're more than fine. I am happy we're having a baby, and I am not having second thoughts. Things haven't slowed down long enough for me to plan the type of proposal that you deserve."

Olivia said, "Fitz I told you, I don't need a grand proposal. I only need you to tell me that you love me, and that you'll have my back forever."

He said, "You should already know all that. You also know that when I propose I'm going to make a grand production out of it because that's how I do. What's up with the trust issues?"

Olivia said, "It's more along the lines of abandonment issues. I felt abandoned when Stephen passed away, and I have a little anxiety that the same thing will happen with you."

"Olivia, I can't tell you enough how much you mean to me, and how much I love you. In the short time that we've been together you have become my very best friend. You are my world. I was just living life before I met you. When I met you I started to exist. I exist for you, babe," Fitz said sincerely.

Olivia walked up to him and kissed him as if it would be her last opportunity to do so. Fitz lifted her in his arms and carried her up to their bedroom.

Once Fitz had closed and locked the door they started pulling at one another's robes. When Fitz got Olivia's robe open he was mesmerized by the sight of her firm pregnancy swollen breasts spilling out of a pink lace La Perla bra.

He kissed the tops of each mound, the he kissed her clavicle bone. He whispered, "I love you so much. I wish I had the time to show just how much, but our babies will be up soon."

Finding the nearest wall Fitz pushed Olivia against it. He removed the robe completely from her body. Next he went to work on her bra as he sucked on her neck branding her. Fitz's hand circled her waist. A few she heard a ripping sound as Fitz ribbed her very expensive matching panties from her body. Olivia released an aroused gasp. She said, "Babe, those were my favorite."

"I need you now, Livvie. I can buy you more," Fitz said just before capturing her lips with his own.

Using one hand to keep Olivia hoisted, Fitz used his other to release his cobra from it's confines. Using his length he tested Olivia for readiness. Feeling her silky wetness he said, "Damn, baby. You're so wet."

Olivia scratched her nails through his scalp and murmured, "Only for you."

That statement alone had Fitz taking Olivia's hips in his hands as he drove into her with one hard thrust.

Olivia tightened her grip around his shoulders as she let out a muffled sigh. Fitz took her hard, and fast against the wall. Once the both reached their joyus end he carried her to their shower, and took her again. The time with Olivia's hands braced on the shower wall as he took her from behind.

After Olivia, and Fitz brief rendezvous they dressed, and went to make breakfast for the twins who would be up soon. Olivia and Fitz were setting the table, and putting the food out when a still sleepy Liliana, and Leo walked into the kitchen.

Liliana said, "Mommy, I was scared because I forgotted where the kitchen was. I smelled the food, but I couldn't find it. I tried looking in your room for you, or My Fitz, but you weren't there. I had to wake Leo to help me."

Olivia picked up her baby girl. Giving Liliana a kiss on the forehead she said, "It's ok pumpkin. Leo was able to help. You'll remember how to get around once you get used to the new house. Are you hungry?"

Olivia turned towards the kitchen to find both Fitz and Leo huddled, and giggling over their food. Olivia sat Liliana in her chair, and took her own seat. She asked, "What's so funny?"

Leo answered, "Nothing, mommy. It's a mans secret."

They ate breakfast, and cleaned the kitchen. Afterwards they bathed and got the twins for the party. Olivia was thankful that she had decided to have the party catered. It was one thing less for her to do. While the caterers set up she put the finishing touches on the house as she waited for their guests to arrive.

Their guestlist was short and sweet with the usual suspects: Olivia's parents, Fitz's parents, Alexandria, Patrick, Abby, Harrison, Quinn, and a friend of Fitz's that Olivia had never met named Charlie.

They had also invited a few of the parents from the twin's school. They wanted them to bring their children so that twins would have other children to play with.

The party was in full swing, and everyone was having a blast. Especially Quinn. She and Charlie had found seats on the back patio, and had been talking for a while. Fitz walked up behind Olivia as she watched Quinn, and Charlie. He pulled her into his arms. He asked, "What are you doing, babe?"

She said, "Have you seen how well they've been getting along? I think that there might be a connection, or something."

Fitz turned Olivia to face him. He placed a kiss on her lips before asking, "Olivia Pope, are you playing matchmaker?"

Olivia shook her head. "No, you invited him, I'm just observing what seems to be a connection."

Fitz kissed her again murmuring, "Umm hmm. Are you ready to make our announcement?"

Olivia smiled at him nodding. She said, "Yes! I think that we should go ahead, and explain it to the twins as well. I think that they might be able to understand."

Fitz kissed her. He said, "You go round up those two, and I'll get everyone else gathered."

Five minutes later everyone was gathered outside. Olivia said, "Family and friends, Fitz and I would like to thank everyone for coming out to celebrate our new home. It really means a lot to us that you all choose to come spend your Saturday afternoon with us."

Fitz said, "Some of you don't know how to follow instructions, and you brought us gifts. Now we will have to figure out where to put them. Seriously though we thank you so much for being here, and your kind gestures. If you're here your special to us, and we like to share all of our milestones with you all. Which is why we're here. Olivia, and I want to share some news with you all."

Together Olivia and Fitz said, "We're having a baby!"

Everyone cheered, and applauded pulling Olivia in for hugs, and words of congratulations.

The twins made their way to their mother with their many questions.

Liliana asked, "Mommy where is the baby?"

Olivia said, "Remember I told you that the baby had to grow inside of mommy for a while? The baby is inside, and will grow. Soon mommy's tummy will get bigger, and you'll also be able to feel the baby moving inside."

Liliana then said, "You also said, when you and My Fitz were going to have a baby that we could call him daddy. So can I call My Fitz daddy now?"

Before Olivia could answer Fitz said, "Babe, before you answer that, Leo, and I have something for you and Lili."

Olivia to find both Leo, and Fitz on one knee holding ring boxes.

Fitz said, "Olivia, this week Leo, Pat, and I spent some time having manly talks, and doing manly things. I talked to your father, then I talked to your son, and they both gave me their blessing to ask for your hand in marriage. Baby, I didn't know what it truly meant to live until the day you walked into your office with this little dude as I waited for you."

Olivia had lifted Liliana on her hip. Liliana rested her head on her mother's shoulder as she watched on. Tears flowed freely down Olivia's cheeks. Actually every woman in the house was crying.

Fitz continued, "You have enhanced my life in ways I didn't know I was lacking. You've given things that I never knew I needed. I love you with all of my heart. You are the whole cake, and these beautiful children are the ice cream. I'm a blessed man because I get to indulge in both. There will never be another woman to complete me. Olivia Carolyn Pope will you do the me the extreme honor of becoming my wife?"

Olivia put Liliana on her feet. Liliana went to stand next to Fitz leaning against him. Olivia leaned over and kissed him. She whispered yes against his lips.

Fitz slipped the four carat cushion diamond set in a platinum fortuna setting onto Olivia's tiny finger. He kissed her again before taking the other ring box from his partner in crime. He turned to Liliana. He said, "I already asked your brother, and he said yes, but I wanted to ask you too. I love you my little princess, and I would love the honor of being your daddy. Will you have me?"

Olivia buried her face in Fitz shoulder, and cried. Fitz held her in his arms feeling the sobs shake her tiny body. Leo came to stand on the other side of Fitz, and rubbed his sister's back. He said, "It's ok, Lili. He's our daddy now. Don't cry."

Olivia watched on with more tears running down her face. She didn't know what she had done to be so blessed, but she truly felt blessed in this moment.

After a moment longer Liliana pulled back and said, "I love you, daddy."

In that moment Fitz knew that he wouldn't allow Liliana to date. No one else was going to get the pleasure of his baby girl's love. Fitz hugged her whispering, "I love you, too."

Fitz slid the half carat cushion diamond set in a platinum luminesce setting on to her little finger. Pulling Leo into his arms he held both kids, while tears cascaded down his face.

Leo said, "Daddy, I love you."

Fitz's heart swelled with pride, "I love you too buddy."

After a moment Olivia punched Fitz in the arm. She said, "When you had that talk with me this morning you knew along what you had planned."

Fitz smiled saying, "A man doesn't show his cards until he's ready."