A/N-Ktss14 you have talked me off the ledge especially after the troll came back again, and said she was being kind because of medical condition, but she meant what she said. I was prepared to say something back, but it is not worth it to go back and forth. There is a delete button and an unfollow button. I am happy despite my physical condition that I continue to write. I respect that it bores you. There are so many exciting stories on this site. Try those and get your excitement back. Now on to the story…
Flashback
Liv, "I really think that you should slow down some. I know that you are working on the fashion line to make sure everything is ready for fashion week, working with the kids at the Boys and Girls Club, taking care of the kids, and the list goes on."
She looked at her husband, "I haven't told you to slow down. You are working on your memoir, volunteering, spending time with the kids, catching up with friends, and the list goes on. So why should I stop?"
Fitz yelled, "Because you are pregnant and you are tired and you don't have to be all things to all people all the time. The kids will understand if you need a break. Shana and her team are willing to step up. You are just being…"
"What a bitch. I am hurting your feelings. Not falling in line like Mellie would."
Olivia knew she had gone too far when she saw the look in his eyes.
Fitz walked away. He had to go to D.C. to meet with his publisher. Although Fitz planned to write some this summer he planned to spend more time with his family.
Olivia not willing to bow down, "So you have nothing to say…"
Fitz grabbed his suit case before turning to look at his wife, Yes, I didn't care what Mellie did. She could have fallen on her face, and I probably wouldn't have noticed, because we didn't care about each other. That was still low of me, but you are the love of my life. I am nothing without you. I have watched you burn both ends of the candlestick like you must do it on your own. You are Olivia Pope Grant. We don't do things alone. I don't know what has caused this shift. If it is something I have done, then I am sorry. I want you to and Teegan to be okay. Know that I love you, and I would never ask you to do or be anything like Mellie."
With that he walked out and left, and when she heard the car take off and she fell on the bed crying. She cried herself to sleep.
When she woke up it was dark. That was how tired she was. She jumped up.
Karen walked in the room with a tray, "We called Shana. They said everything was under control. They were waiting for the fabric to come in for the last couple of outfits. Dad make it to the hotel safely, and he asked us to order your favorite Chinese food so it would be ready when you woke up. Jerry took Natalia out for their brother/sister date. Do you need anything before I head out to practice?"
Olivia had to will herself not to cry in front of her daughter, "No honey thanks you for everything…"
Karen nodded. Before she closed the door, "A lot of these women here have known my parents for a long time. Some feel like they should remain loyal to my mom, but we are loyal to you. Dad doesn't care about them, and told them so. I heard him on the phone say they wouldn't like if he wanted them to choose between them or you. None of us want Mellie the mom. We want Olivia the mom. Don't kill yourself or Teegan trying to prove yourself to meaningless people."
Karen closed the door. She was too tired to cry but so much. She needed to eat. She took a quick shower, and gulfed down the food her loving husband who she treated like shit made sure she had.
All over hearing some no so nice comments about her. How she was given to the keys to a kingdom because she married a Grant. Like she couldn't make her own way.
End Flashback
Fitz & Olivia had not really talked during the two days he was gone. It wasn't really on purpose. He did have back to back meetings, because he didn't want to head back on the East Coast for a while.
Despite the kids knowing they were at odds it was not discussed. They would chat for a few minutes, but it was clear they were not on the same page.
Olivia was in her office. She didn't plan on being there long. She was meeting with the team to get an update on the clothing line. They were putting the sneak peak up in two weeks, and then they had to make sure everything was ready for Fashion Week in London which was in September.
Olivia looked at Shana, "You have done an extremely good job. This line is your baby. So, for the last five outfits I am going to let you decide on your own. I am going to take a break. We can meet once a week at the house to be in contact, but you and the team have this. If you need me before the meeting Shana, you know how to reach me."
Shana smiled and nodded, "We got your back-Mrs. G. You just go home, get some rest, and catch up with your family. Like you said I know where you are it if I need you."
Olivia smiled and they left her office. Before she left she called Harrison.
He answered, "Hey Liv what's up?"
"I need you to take over for a while. I need a time out. Please issue a statement on my behalf. I trust what you should say. I have two upcoming appearances, and I won't be taking anymore until at least after the fashion show and it may not be until after Teegan comes. My husband and children need me."
She was expecting him to ask a ton of questions, but he simply said, "We got it Liv. We'll see you next month when we come out to visit."
Olivia drove back home expecting to be home alone. Jerry, Karen, and Natalia were spending time together, and Fitz was not due back until that night.
So, she was surprised when she walked in their room to find him sitting on the couch watching television.
He just looked at her to see her first move. For a pregnant woman, she moved fast, and ran into his arms. He welcomed her like nothing had happened two days ago.
She was sobbing so hard she was about to make herself sick until her husband calmed her down, and once again she had cried herself to sleep.
This time when she woke up she was in the arms of her husband who never let her go although when she looked at the clock she had been asleep for almost three hours.
That thought alone was making her emotional again, but she kept it together.
She finally looked up at him and he smiled back at her like nothing ever happened, "Hi..."
She smiled back, "Hi"
She began, "Fitz, I am so sorry…"
He stopped her, "Before you continue I need to say this. I fell in love with you from the moment you walked through the door. I feel in love with this fierce woman who didn't need me, but wanted me. I feel in love with the woman who commands a room, and can make grown men fall to their knees. I feel in love with a woman who didn't need validation, because she already knew her worth. Most importantly I feel in love with a woman that loves me and my children just the way we were. Our name had no bearing on your feelings. My point is I know you. I know who Olivia Pope was, and I know even more about who Olivia Carolyn Pope Grant is. You are everything I ever wanted and more. I can't help that I am a Grant any more than you can help being a Pope, but our name does not define us. I am not Mellie. My net worth and list of celebrity friends do not define me. Many of them have found out recently. No one gets away with disrespecting my family especially my wife and children. I know that I didn't always man up, and do right by you. For that I am so sorry, because I know that leaves you with lingering doubts. However, I need to assure you that it will never happen again if I can help it Olivia. You and the kids come first. You all are my everything.Everyone else comes secondary."
Olivia was at a loss for words after his speech. It wasn't that she didn't feel loved by her husband. She just didn't realize until now that she had allowed their past to creep into their marriage.
Olivia looked at him, "I won't sit here and deny that what you said holds some truth, but I honestly didn't realize until now, and for that I am sorry. I know that you love me. More importantly I know that you will always choose me and the kids. It was just hard hearing them at the time, and I am human. I allowed my insecurities to come into play. I need you to know that it works both ways even if I had a momentary lapse in judgment. Family always comes first, and I am sorry for putting ours in jeopardy."
"Our family was never in jeopardy. They don't get that much power over us. I knew that time would fix this. We went to our separate corners for a moment and now we are back together, and better than ever. You have two strong teams Livvie, and there is nothing they won't do for you. They want to do the work. As you use to tell me you must work smarter not harder. Neither team wants to let you down. They want to lift you up. You just have to let them."
"You are right which is why before I left the office I put Shana in charge to design the last outfits. This was her baby, and I am going to allow her to see it through with my guidance, but her leading. I also spoke with Harrison. He is issuing a statement that should be released anytime now. I am taking a break to spend time with my family, and relax before Teegan is born. I will not be taking any more appearance for awhile. It was left opened ended, and included that I may not be seen taking an appearance until after the baby is born. I posted on my Twitter and Instagram account that I was taking a step away.I needed to recharge."
Fitz had to admit he was shocked. While he was hoping, she would slow down she was practically stopping, and he honestly didn't know how to take it.
She smiled, "I need it. We need it. Between the election, the clothing line, getting prepared to come here, and appearances I am truly tired mentally. I need to take a moment. I need to take the break not only for the family and the baby, but myself. I never felt like I could take a break it is something that I have never done before because I never had a partner to back me. Well I have that now, and I am going to lean on my husband and family. I am going to enjoy my husband and family. Most importantly I am going to enjoy myself."
Fitz smiled and kissed her forehead, "I am glad you said that. The kids are going to take Natalia up to the beach house for a couple of days. She is soaking up being with them, and I thought we could get away. Go to a nice hotel and spa and get pampered. You more than me. I also thought that although we are not far from home it would be nice to stay in a hotel when we went to Disneyland. I thought I could bring everyone up from Vermont since your team will be visiting, and we could stay there all three days. Reward everyone for their hard work, and thank them for their friendship. Besides Karen & Jerry have truly never been able to enjoy Disneyland, because when they were kids Mellie made a spectacle about it both times so they are excited, and no words are needed for Natalia."
Olivia nodded, "I say yes to all the above."
Two days later Olivia was in Whole Foods grocery shopping for the house, and for food for the kids to take down to the beach house. She was so glad she decided to take a break. These are the things that she wanted to do for her family, and she knew her team was holding down the fort.
There were two female agents in plain clothes that were with her so she was safe.
She was in the snack aisle stocking up on treats for them to take. None of them indulged a lot in sweets except when they were on vacation so she didn't complain a whole lot.
She was in her own world when she heard her name called. When she looked up she saw Nancy one of the women who had a lot to say about her being married to Fitz. It was clear that her husband had ripped her a new one. Her face said it all. She was hoping she could apologize, and get back into the grace of the Grant family.
Olivia looked at her, "Nancy, what can I do for you?"
"I was going to call, but since you are here I wanted to take the time to apologize for what I said. It was in poor taste, and I should have never said those things about you."
"I don't accept your apology."
"Excuse…."
"You think I don't know my husband put you in your place. You are nothing more than another judgmental bitch that saw a black woman, and sad she couldn't possible love Fitzgerald Grant the man. Yet Mellie who I know you know didn't give a shit about Fitz was good enough. You are one of her closest friends I not only know, but can prove that you knew and helped cover for her when she was having affairs. Yet for me a woman who can count on one hand the men she slept with before she married, and never had a child suddenly only wanted a baby daddy. Newsflash, if all I wanted was a baby daddy I wouldn't have married him. I would have had an affair with him, and made sure that I got pregnant. You don't get a pass with me. I let you get in my head, and even in my marriage briefly but not again. If you want to fix your relationship with Fitz then go ahead, but I am not going to help you. You don't get to give me an apology that you don't mean or want to give. I'd be very careful the next steps you take. I let you near me and my family once my mistake, but not again. I'll make sure that I destroy you worse than I did Mellie. Good day Nancy."
Before she could open her mouth to say anything the agents had escorted her away. She finished her shopping feeling free. She loved her husband, and he loved her. He had gone to bat for her, and she made sure to do the same for him.
Olivia got home, and the kids and Fitz got the groceries out. Fitz had fixed lunch, and they all decided to eat by the pool.
After Natalia ate she climbed in Olivia's lap. She kissed her forehead, "What's wrong pumpkin?"
Nat rubbed her bump, "Nothing, I just missed you mommy. You had to work a lot…"
Olivia felt bad as she realized how much the kids missed her. All three of them were clingy the last two days. Jerry would get up and cook breakfast, and they would sit around the nook and just talk to her about everything and nothing.
Nat would climb in her lap, and rub her bump.
Fitz stepped back knowing they were going away, and wanted her to spend time with the kids.
Olivia looked down at her daughter and kissed her forehead, "I'm sorry mommy worked so much, but that will never happen again. I missed my babies too much."
She looked up and kissed her mom's cheek, "I love you mommy…"
"Mommy loves you more. You excited about going to the beach with your brother and sister?"
Her little face lit up. She had been spending some much time outside with her siblings that her often light skin was a beautiful bronze.
She looked up, "Your dad has some awesome news for you guys."
Fitz looked at his wife, "We have some good news for you guys."
"Next month we are not only going to Disneyland, but we are going to stay the entire time. Not only are the teams coming down, but everyone from Vermont will be coming down as well. Our own family reunion I guess."
The couple watched as the children jumped around in. You couldn't tell at this moment who was the adult, teen, or the toddler. It was the cutest thing ever, and the couple just watched them content that they were in a solid place.
The next day the family split up. The kids promised to call as soon as they arrived at the beach house.
A couple of hours later the couple pulled up to a retreat, and just looking at the surroundings relaxed her body.
A few seconds later a couple walked out.
Fitz smiled, "Hey Charlie so good to see you and Amanda!"
Charlie nodded, "I missed my Navy friend, but you had to leave ne and become President and all."
They all laughed.
Fitz nodded, "Yes, well my wife here saw it in me."
Amanda smiled, "Then I know you are a smart cookie."
Charlie looked at Olivia, "Olivia it is so good to finally meet you. We have heard so much about you over the years. When Fitz called me, and told me he finally wised up and married you I told him he needed to bring you here."
Olivia was in shock that not only did the couple know about her pre-marriage, but that they wanted her with Fitz.
"So, I take it my husband has never been here. I am assuming it is because he became President?"
Amanda shook her head, "As you can tell this is a family and couples romantic retreat. The guests who come here want to reconnect as a couple or family. None of which Mellie was so let's just say we all mutually agreed that they would not come here, and I would never allow her to exploit the children on my property. You however are another story. From the first time, we heard about you we knew you were the one. Fitz became a different man, and although you weren't married yet every decision he made it was with you and the kids in mind. He used to say he was jealous of us. We were married because we loved each other. We respected each other, and our married was not one of convenience. You two are soulmates. You have a marriage that we are jealous of, and I for one am okay with that, because I know that my friend is now well cared for with you. I am Amanda by the way."
Olivia embraced the woman and thanked her for her kind words before doing the same with Charlie.
Charlie said, "We set you up in our Estate Lodge, and not just because you were President. This is the lodge families stay at so if you love it up there then next time you will bring the kids. Besides I haven't seen Jerry and Karen in forever, and I would love to meet Miss. Natalia if that is okay with Olivia?"
Olivia looked at Charlie, "I have a feeling we are going to love it here, and the next time we come we will come as a family. You'll not only get to meet Natalia, but Teegan as well. I also hope that you will come to our home. Amanda, do you think you can get away for a couple of days in September?"
She looked at her husband, "We can hold the fort down. You held it down recently when I took my golf trip."
Olivia smiled, "Good, because I have the perfect outfit for you to wear during our fashion show in London."
Amanda choked when she heard what Olivia wanted.
Before she could refuse Olivia said, "You have been nothing but kind to me before we met, and now we have met. Good friends are hard to find especially when your husband is a former President. Besides, the line is about the everyday woman so it's not like I am pitying you."
Fitz looked at Charlie, "Is it possible you both can get away? The kids will be there. We can catch up while the women do their thing, and we can both be there to support our women."
Charlie nodded, "Sure man, since we have more than enough notice my brother and his wife can come down to oversee the staff."
Fitz nodded, "Then its settled…"
Amanda nodded, "Come on. We can catch up later in the weekend. In the meantime, you guys have a couple's weekend to get started on."
They took the couple down to the estate.
When the couple walked through the lodge they smiled. The Estate Lodge was over 2400 square feet. It was secluded by the creek, and was near the banks of serene Lake Lommel. There was also a beautiful mountain backdrop as well.
Olivia just leaned into her husband and took it in. When she thought, it couldn't get any better she saw the private outdoor hot tub.
Before they left Amanda looked at Fitz, "The kitchen is stocked with all the foods you requested, and the things you wanted booked are in the room."
He saw the couple out. When he walked back in the room his wife was still standing by the window looking out enjoying the view.
He walked back over to her.
He kissed her hair, "So I don't have to ask you if you like this place?"
"I love the place and the people. Most importantly I love the man standing in front of me. You are my everything Fitz…."
He leaned down and shared a passionate kiss with his wife.
He pulled back and she realized how much she missed her husband.
They unhurriedly undressed each other. Olivia took her time kissing her husband, and reacquainting herself with his body.
Fitz was trying to pick her up, and take her to their master bedroom, but Olivia had other ideas. No kids meant they had this whole house to themselves.
She pushed her husband down on the coach, and she climbed on top of him. She didn't give him a chance to say anything before she slid down on his cock.
"Livvie, what has gotten into you?"
"Nothing, I just want to show my husband how much I love him, and I am sorry for the pain that I put him through. That I will never do it again."
He nodded.
She looked him in the eyes, "I need you baby…"
"You have me…"
He aligned their bodies, and slid them back down on his cock.
They never took their eyes off each other as they met each other thrust for thrust.
Fitz leaned in and aggressively kissed his wife, and she accepted all that he was giving her bruised lips and all.
She couldn't control herself, and before she knew it she exploded. A few thrusts later Fitz was right behind her.
She fell into her husband's arms, and they lay there for several minutes just enjoying each other.
When Fitz asked Olivia if she was hungry he was met with soft snores.
He smiled.
He took her to the bedroom. He grabbed a cloth, and cleaned them both up before climbing in the bed.
She quickly snuggled up closer to her husband.
She woke up a couple of hours later in the arms of her husband. She looked up at him and smiled. He leaned down and kissed her, "Did you sleep good sweet baby?"
"In your arms I always sleep good."
"How about we take a bath, and then we can figure out what we want for dinner?"
"Sounds like a plan…"
The couple enjoyed a nice dinner. It was a perfect evening to sit outside.
Olivia climbed in between her husband's legs. He let her get comfortable. He could tell her mind was somewhere, but he decided to be patient. He knew she would tell him what was on her mind at some point.
They had been sitting out there for some minutes when she said, "I ran into Nancy at the grocery store…"
Fitz wasn't surprised. Their circle was small.
"Did you guys talk?"
"Kind of…"
"She apologized, but I didn't accept her apology."
Fitz didn't say anything.
Olivia turned and faced him, "Was I supposed to accept her apology?"
"No, not unless you forgave her. I forgave her, but I am not talking to her. I forgave her, because she doesn't get to have that much space in my life. If she is not taking up space in your life that is all that matters to me."
"She hasn't, but I have been thinking about how much I have missed. Seeing the kids cling to me the last couple of days. Seeing you want me, but allowing the kids their time has been on my mind. I have thought about how much I missed doing the small things like grocery shop for the kids. How I missed just doing this with you, absolutely nothing because we could. Honestly, I have missed you so much, and I have no one to blame but myself. When I married, you I promised I wouldn't turn into my dad. I wouldn't put things or people ahead of my family. I wouldn't lose focus, because I know what happens when you do. I understand that I am human, and there are a lot of promises I might break, but hurting my family was just not one of them."
She couldn't stop the tears from falling, and Fitz let her cry. She needed to get this off her chest. Now he knew what her real anxiety was.
When she calmed down Fitz looked his wife in the eyes, "Liv, I understand how you feel, and I am not trying to pacify your feelings. As horrible as my dad was to me we both know I wasn't always the best dad. It wasn't until you came along, and set me straight did I remember I had two children that I couldn't fail. No matter what at the end of the day we are the product of our parents. We can't change that baby, but what we can do is be better than them. Even when we slip up, and we will slip up because we are human."
Olivia looked at her husband, "Thank you…"
"For…"
"Being the best partner any woman could ever ask for. Thank you for knowing what I need. Thank you for protecting me and loving me even when I don't know what I need."
Olivia woke up the next morning to breakfast in bed as well as a couple's Swedish massage.
Although they had not been there long Olivia was having fun, and she looked forward to coming back with the kids. She wanted to get to know Amanda a little better, and she wanted Fitz to catch up with Charlie. She had sent a text to Amanda who agreed to lunch with her while the men were playing golf.
Fitz was surprised to see the couple at the door.
Olivia said, "I asked Amanda out to lunch so we could get to know each other a little better, and I know you would love to catch up with Charlie."
Amanda looked at Olivia, "I arranged for lunch to be brought here so we could have privacy."
"That sounds great Amanda. Excuse us for just a moment…"
The couple nodded.
When they made it to their room Olivia went into the closet, and pulled out the golf outfit she got ready for him.
"You are the best sweetie. Are you sure you are okay with me golfing? This was supposed to be our time."
"It is our time. I don't mind sharing. Besides I really like having friends. Especially with us not really having family, and I know Charlie and Amanda like you for who you are not your title or wealth."
"Yes, I go way back with Charlie. He has always had my back."
"Good, then the least you can do is spend time with him. Show him you are just as loyal to him."
"I love you so much Liv. Tomorrow we are leaving early. I have something special planned."
Olivia could only nod. She kissed her husband and left allowing him to change.
A short time later it was just the two ladies on the terrace enjoying good food and each other.
Olivia was having a great time. She was showing Amanda pictures of the kids.
Olivia asked, "Do you and Charlie not want kids?"
"We do. I wanted to wait and then when I was ready we had trouble conceiving. We plan to try IVF one more time, and if that doesn't work we are going to adopt. We have been considering doing both."
"I know you want your own, but adopting is not a bad thing.When I look at Karen & Jerry I just see my two babies."
Amanda nodded, "I know what you mean. There is this little girl that we were sent the information on after IVF failed the last time. We were disappointed that it failed, but not discouraged. Charlie & I keep going back to this little girl. She is now 10 months old. She was born addicted to some drugs, but she is doing so much better. We both want her, but we haven't sat down and discussed it."
Olivia grabbed her hand, "Charlie, reminds me of Fitz in that he will do anything to make you happy. He will also do anything to minimize upsetting you. Just tell him."
"You are right. Thanks Liv..."
"Anytime, so tell me how you two got together."
Amanda smiled, "Ironically, it was Fitz."
Olivia was shocked that she looked somewhat sad when she said Fitz.
"I am almost afraid to ask now. I wasn't expecting a sad response."
Amanda looked at her, "It is not what you think. Charlie & Fitz knew each other in high school. Fitz comes from old money, and Charlie's parents worked hard and became millionaires with their successful business. Even in high school Fitz was nothing like his dad. He didn't look down on people. I went to their school, but on a scholarship. We were middle class. We all ended up being assigned a group project, and that is how we became friends. Mellie looked down on us, and didn't even acknowledge our presence especially mine. After graduation, everyone was shocked that Fitz went into the service. After training camp Charlie & Fitz were assigned to the same unit. They came home for a visit. Mellie kept trying to set Charlie up with one of her friends. That group of women I am sure you ran into they were each paired with a man to make a power couple. Make sure that the money kept pouring in. One night Charlie told Fitz that he liked me, and Fitz had a suspicion that I liked Charlie although I felt I was out of his league. The next time they were home Fitz invited me to their party, and he made sure Charlie didn't suffer the same fate as he did. Mellie was pissed at him for a while, and she didn't speak to Charlie again which was fine. As you can tell we lived happily ever after."
Olivia was surprised, but then she wasn't. That was her husband, but it did make her a little sad to know how much he gave up. She reflected with Amanda for a moment. She ultimately fell in love with her husband a little more.
Amanda grabbed Olivia' s hand, "Liv, I know that those women are still around. Fitz maintained a friendship with them, but it was more like keep your friends close but your enemies closer type of thing for him. Unbeknownst to Mellie he maintained his friendships with the lower-class people in her eyes. He will never choose them over you. He will never allow them to hurt you or your family. You must believe that. I know they will try to get in your head. Lord knows they tried to break Charlie & I up a couple of times. We both know they know that Mellie didn't want Fitz, but what he had. They are bitter women who know you won't conform to them. Don't let them win Liv. You are too good. Fitz has waited a long time for you. Long before either of you knew you existed for the other. He deserves to be happy. He has a right to be happy, and you are it for him. Just seeing him so happy means everything to Charlie & I. Thank you for loving him for him. Seeing the Fitz that most don't get to see. You are something special."
Olivia smiled, "I have been waiting for him a long time too. I did let them get into my head for a moment, but never again. I love him and the kids too much to let anyone mess up what we have. Going forth I only want to surround myself with people who love us who love me for me. I am grateful that you and Charlie support us. Most of my family is in Vermont and D.C. so it is nice to have a friend out here in California."
Amanda smiled, "You absolutely have a friend in me…"
The ladies enjoyed the rest of their lunch. They got to know each other more. Olivia explained the collection they would be showing. Charlie & Fitz returned, and Olivia could tell that Fitz enjoyed spending time with his good friend. The four of them ended up spending hours together until it was time for the couple to head back, and relieve their staff.
Olivia was sitting in her husband's lap after dinner, "I haven't had that much fun since Vermont. I love your friends…"
"Well, I think I can safely say they are our friends. They love you too. I always enjoyed spending time with them, because they were real.
Although Charlie was rich he understood that money wasn't everything. His parents taught him the importance of family, and Amanda's family was the same way. They are a special couple."
"They are. Amanda told me you had a hand in making sure they happened."
He shrugged his shoulder, "They loved each other. They had a chance, and I wasn't going to let it slip."
The couple talked for a little longer before heading to bed. They had to be up early for Fitz's surprise.
Olivia was surprised after a short drive they pulled up to an air field where a helicopter was waiting for them.
He had told her that she could dress casual so she was clueless where they were going.
Olivia was in awe of the view from the helicopter. She had been on one several times, but it was always for business or to arrive home. The scenery below was beyond beautiful and very romantic.
She had no words for her husband so she just squeezed his hands.
Fitz was excited to show Olivia this surprise. Years ago, during one of their conversation she mentioned wanting to go to this place. Not with him specifically so he hoped she was okay with him being there.
Olivia had snuggled up closer to her husband, and enjoyed the view. More than an hour and a half later they were about to land. As Olivia looked around she had an idea where they were. Before she could ask her husband, the pilot confirmed her suspicion.
Flashback (Trail Talk)
They had been going nonstop for the last couple of months. They were in Houston, Texas where they were only supposed to be there for the day, but mother nature had other ideas.
Mellie & Cyrus had already left early in the day along with most of the staff when they found out that due to snow, sleet, and ice all forms of transportation had been shut down.
Olivia stepped up and got the staff booked into rooms. Fitz knew they were just as tired as he was. He told Olivia to allow them to order whatever they wanted from room service. They were also allowed to go, and get a spa treatment of their choice for free.
Fitz insisted that Olivia stay in a suite. The only two available were adjoining suites.
He heard Olivia when she walked into her suite. He knew that she was the most exhausted out of everyone, but she would never admit it. He knocked on the door that joined their suites.
When she answered, Fitz asked, "Iknow you are tired, but I was hoping that you would join me dinner. Relax a minute before you go to bed.You deserve it Liv."
She was tired, but it was too early to go to bed. She also didn't want to be alone. She knew that her friendship with Fitz was borderline inappropriate, but she no longer cared. They were not sleeping with each other. They knew they had feelings for each other, but they were not going to cross that line.
She finally looked at Fitz, "Sure, you know what I like. I am just going to take a shower. By the time, I get finished the food should be here."
Fitz nodded
The pair had enjoyed dinner, and were now just relaxing by the fire enjoying a bottle of wine.
Whenever they had free time they would just sit and talk about everything and nothing. They were quietly becoming each other's best friend.
Olivia asked, "What was your dream romantic trip with Mellie?"
"Honestly, we never went on one. Sure, in the beginning we acted more like a married couple. Slept in the same bed, talked to one another, ate together. We were friends, but I quickly learned everything with Mellie was a political opportunity. There was always a camera lurking around. Every photo-op was one step closer to our goal of getting into the White House. So, romance wasn't really an option. Our friendship went downhill when we had kids. She tried to say because I resented them. It was the opposite. I could handle her pimping me out to move up the political ladder, but I felt horrible that the kids were being used. They were intelligent so they caught on quick. They quickly learned their part, and did it without complaint. So, I dreamed of a romantic getaway, but it was never with Mellie. Honestly, I never saw who the woman was. All I know was that I was on a private island in Belize. There were no cameras it was just the two of us sitting on the beach holding hands, and each of us had a drink."
"Wow Fitz. I think that was God's way of saying that it will come true one day."
"You might be right. I still have that dream from time to time. So, what about you? You were with Edison for a long time. You must have done something really romantic."
Olivia shrugged, "Edison tried to be romantic.When we first began to date, he would woo me in his own special way. I say that because we never really sat down, and got to know each other. He never asked me what I liked or wanted. He wanted us to be the modern Cosby's couple. It would have been fine except he forgot Bill respected Claire's opinion. Claire didn't give up her career when she married Bill. We took trips, but he never turned work off. One day he did finally ask me where I wanted to go. I was so happy he asked. I told him I wanted to go to Catalina Island even if it was just for a couple of days. Just the two of us. I wanted us to unplug, and just enjoy each other.We were going to after the winter session was complete. I felt like this was our chance to work on our relationship. It had been years. I was ready to give up. The night before we were set to fly out he calls me on the phone. I knew we weren't going. I don't even remember the excuse he used. Something about a bill I think he said."
Fitz could tell she was getting emotional. She was vulnerable with Edison, and she got nothing in return.
He pulled her onto his lap. She tried to fight him at first, but she eventually let down and let go of her emotions.
After she calmed down Fitz looked her in the eyes, "I am really sorry that he let you down. I am even sorrier that Edison wasn't man enough to face you. He doesn't deserve you. That doesn't take away the sadness, but I have learned a lot about my gut since you have come into my life, and I promise you that one day you will get your dream vacation to Catalina Island, and it will be better than ever because you will be going with someone that you are in love with."
For the rest of the evening they shared intimate details about one another. What they would like their dream partner to be provide them physically, mentally, and emotionally.
They accidentally fell asleep on the floor in front of the fire place. Nothing happened although they both wanted it to. Olivia got up and went to her room to shower and get ready for the day. During her whole shower, she imagined that it was Fitz taking her away to Catalina Island. It felt so wrong to have that dream, but so right.
End Flashback
Olivia was overwhelmed at the scene before her. She had never forgotten any of their conversations over the years, but she expected Fitz to. One he was a man, but he was also the President. In her mind, she just wasn't that important to him. Since they had gotten together he continued to prove her wrong. This however, was a big one to her. This was the first time she was vulnerable with him. He didn't judge he listened to her, and now he was making her ultimate wish come true. She was truly at a loss for words.
Fitz was becoming nervous. She had not said a word to him. He could tell that she was crying. He didn't know what to say. He had planned on them staying there for three days, and from here flying out to Disneyland to meet their kids, family, and friends. He was about to go discuss with the pilot arranging for them to go home when Olivia grabbed his hand.
She pulled him into her arms, and kissed him with everything she could muster. Fitz finally had to pully back catch his breath.
He didn't say anything still wanting to know how she felt, "You promised me that I would come back here, and when I came back that I would be here with a man that loved me for me. Possibly the man of my dreams. I never forgot that day in Houston, because when I took a shower that night I dreamed that man would be you.
Fitz was now crying as well, "I wanted that man to be me so bad, but I couldn't put that type of pressure on you. I knew that I would get out of my marriage, but when and how was a question. I also didn't want you to feel obligated to wait on me. I didn't know if that was something you wanted."
"The feelings were mutual. I was just scared for so long. Even when the door opened I was scared to walk through it. Scared that I had been waiting for so long, and my dreams might not live up to my reality. Thankfully, I made the right decision, because the life that I have with you is better than any dream."
"Ditto"
He told Olivia the plan, and she was all for it. As she looked around she felt like a little school girl. She could not believe she was finally on Catalina Island with a man she loved.
The couple was escorted over to the Banning House Lodge. Olivia walked around and enjoyed the views of the Isthmus of Catalina and Catalina Harbor from its hilltop perch.
Even though the host was talking to them she went over and kissed her husband again. This trip solidified them even more in a lot of ways, because it the ultimate romantic getaway. Most importantly it was being shared with the person they wanted to share it with. She had been thinking about Belize off and on. Now that he was making her getaway come true she would have to surprise him, and she always ready knew the perfect time. She just had to come up with a cover story.
She finally tuned back into the host who explained that this was an intimate hotel room. They would be served breakfast each morning. They also had a trellised courtyard where they could enjoy a drink, and get a great view of the California mainland.
It was stunning. Olivia had researched the island, and it did not do it justice. Fitz just allowed her to walk around. He could see her talking to the baby. Her rosy cheeks were bright pink, and that is all he wanted for his wife.
He walked over to her, "I have some things planned so you could get the full island experience. We need to leave soon for the first tour, but we have time to take a nap before the second tour. How are you and Teegan?"
"We are great. Thank you, Fitz, for doing this for me? For loving me enough to make my dreams come true even after all this time."
"You are welcome. You made mine come true by becoming a mom to my oldest, and expanding our family, and coming to California. Just you showing up in Vermont was my dream come true, and then to tell me that you kept the baby. I have been floating since."
Olivia leaned up and kissed her husband, "Best decision I ever made. I love you so damn much."
"I love you too sweet baby. So much."
The couple quickly changed and were escorted out. A short time later they were pulled up a semi-submersible vessel. Agents in plain clothes were already aboard.
As they stepped on board Fitz pulled out a new camera for her to catch not only these memories but memories of their trip to Disneyland.
The captain came down and explained that each passenger had their own seat and port hole although they were free to roam around the cabin especially since the vessel was not full.
Once they got going they could experience an underworld adventure. They saw an array of undersea dwellers. Olivia wasted no time snapping away with her new camera, and Fitz took the time to snap photos of her. The tour was only an hour. They made it back to their room. By the time, Fitz got Olivia out her dress she was knocked out.
Olivia woke up, and realized they had time left before they needed to get dressed for their second tour and dinner.
She had to wait a long time for Fitz to be hers, but God said it would be worth the wait. He was right. Even when they had their hiccups it was worth every moment they now had together. When she planned to come here with Edison it was to try and find some happy with him, but when she told the story to Fitz and dreamed of coming here with him it was built on their happiness. Fall more in love with each other, and in the short amount of time they had been there it was happening.
She slid down and pulled his boxers off. She wasted no time. She began to play with his balls for a few moments with her hands before licking them. He began to stir slightly so she made her way up, and took his whole cock in her mouth. She began to sing a song. What song she had no idea, but it gave her the perfect rhythm. She smiled as Fitz became to move in his sleep with her.
Fitz was in heaven. He was dreaming that his wife had done down on him. She didn't go down as often when she was pregnant, because she was not comfortable. That was fine by him. He would always make sure her needs were met. Still he was a man, and Olivia knew how to take care of hers. In this dream, she is sucking him to the beat of a song in her head. She is working wonders like never before. She pulled up before deep throating him which caused Fitz to open his eyes. He then realized it wasn't a dream. He tried to speak, but he had no words. She was being relentless.
She let up enough to say, "Let go baby. Give me all you got."
He was so turned on in that moment, and did exactly as his wife instructed him to do. He let go, and his wife took every drop from him not wasting a little.
He picked her up and took her to the shower. She held onto her husband as he gently threw her against the wall.
He wasted no time sliding his cock inside his wife, "Is this what you need baby?"
"Yes, I'll always need you. Do you need me?"
"Every second of every day I not only need you, but want you. You are it for me sweet baby. I love you."
"I love you to Fitz. I love you too."
Both met each other thrust for thrust until they exploded. They quickly washed each other and dressed.
They made it back to the helicopter so that Olivia could get a tour of the island as the sun set.
They took a selfie and sent it to the kids. It was clear the surprise had gone over well. They responded back.
Olivia looked at her husband, "The kids knew…"
He nodded, "They knew this place was on your bucket list. I didn't go into detail. You make us happy Liv. The team is thriving and happy. They just want you happy too."
"I know and I am going to do better in the future. I must get my mind right, and not go backwards. At the end of the day you are all too important to lose or cause distance in our relationship."
"We won't go backwards Livvie, because I won't allow it to go that far. We are too good for that. We talk every day. You just must forgive yourself Liv for what happened with the ladies. I forgave you before I even went on the trip. The kids understand that you were dealing with a lot, and your team understood that you had a lot going on. Even the great Olivia Pope Grant can make a mistake, and that is all that was. A mistake allowing them to get in your ear, but we handled it like the team we are. It made us a better couple in the end in my opinion even though it hurt us for a moment."
"You are right. Let's move on."
When they landed, they were taken to Harbor Reef Restaurant for dinner. Fitz had reserved them a table on the patio.
They started out with coconut shrimp for an appetizer. Next, they ordered a spinach salad that was topped with strawberries, mandarin oranges, cherry tomatoes, red onions, blue cheese, candied pecans, and was served with poppy seed vinaigrette.
Olivia grabbed her husband's hand. Teegan was kicking up a storm. She knew it was because she heard her dad's voice, but he wasn't paying her any attention. After he promised her if she let mommy enjoy dinner he would play and sing to her tonight she calmed down. She looked around the restaurant and smiled. The women seemed to in awe of her husband, some even jealous that their husband/lover were not as attentive to their needs. She shrugged. She knew she had one of the best men in the world, and she had no desire to give him up.
Neither of them wanted a fancy meal so they went with the fish & chips. It was an Alaskan cod served with tartar sauce, Cole slaw, and French fries. They fed each other and laughed.
Fitz said, "We need to talk more like we did on the trail. We talk, but it seems like it is about work, or the kids, or the foundation, or just something professional. I don't want us to get lost. I look around at some of these older couples, and you can see the ones just going through the motion. 20 or 30 years from now I want to look and feel the same way about you, and I think it is possible if we continue to talk to each other. I never want to fall out of love with you honey."
She looked him in the eyes, and could tell he was very serious, and so was she. I can do that. We can do that, because we deserve to give our relationship it's all. You are it for me.
"I feel the same way Fitz. Not only am I in love with you. I am in love with the family we have, and the one that we are building. I am never giving you up."
Fitz leaned over and kissed his wife, "Ditto…"
The waitress came over and cleared their plates. They decided to order two different desserts since they couldn't decide on one. Olivia ordered the bread budding topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and a homemade rum butter sauce. Fitz ordered the chocolate ganache with a raspberry liquor.
The couple decided to walk off dinner so they walked along the waterfront hand in hand. They made it back to their room where they made love for hours before they fell asleep in each other's arm.
The next day they explored more of the island by going on a hike after they received their permit. They took tons of pictures for the kids to see. Once they made it made it back they took a shower; well they made love before taking a shower and enjoyed a nice afternoon nap. That night they enjoyed dinner and a movie.
After two rounds of steamy sex the couple finally ordered breakfast. Fitz had one last surprise for his wife. The couple boarded the Ocean Runner. This tour took them into the Catalina Channel. After a few minutes, she saw a family of dolphins and sea lions. The look on her face was priceless. She was so happy snapping the pictures telling him she couldn't wait to show the kids.
Finally, she looked at her husband with tears in her eyes, "You always thank me for marry you, but it is I who should be thanking you. I didn't realize what happiness was until we got together. You are a remarkable man."
"I am the man I am because of you."
"Ditto…"
"As much as I have enjoyed this time with you I know we both miss our babies a lot so I was thinking we could surprise them at the beach house before we head down to Disneyland."
"I like how you think Hubby."
A/N-We stop there. So, I added another element of Fitz's past to this story. It caused some minor conflicts for the family. That they quickly worked out together. This story as well as From the Beginning will see more cases like you see on the show. I have not watched the show on a regular basis since the middle of season five so these are all my ideas. Again, I understand that it is not for everybody.