Thanks for the reviews gave me a fit of giggles. Stephen is still trying to get his Phase 2. However he needs to get past Tom to do it. Good luck with that:P

++++++++++ Ritz Carton Washington DC The Road not Taken ++++++++

Olivia turned to Tom, "Stephen will give you a statement I promise. He is a bit flustered due to the craziness of the day. He shouldn't have run form your Agent earlier."

Tom face looked apologetic, "Miss Pope you know to know I read that man's file. The only reason he is even allowed in the building is because he came with you. I trust you, and if you say he will help us I will take your word for it. He will be released as soon as his statement about the women is finished. He will not be harmed."

Olivia smiled at Tom, "Thank you Tom. I was worried giving his past that he would be banned from the building. I am honored that you trust me enough to approve him."

Tom nodded, "You help people in trouble Miss Pope I noticed that about you. I admire you for it. If I can offer you some advice caring about people is a good thing. However you have to care about yourself sometimes also. There is a line between being selfish and self-preservation; most people get the balance wrong."

Tom pulled out a picture. It was Tom with a woman. "I wanted to talk to you alone for a long time. I was always so curious about you. At first I didn't see what he saw in you beyond the fact you're a very beautiful woman. Then I watched you interact with Fitz and I saw it. You and Fitz are the picture of true love, you complete him."

Tom stopped walking to look at her, "A long time ago I met the woman of my dreams. I let family, friends, and those who pretended to have my best interests at heart convince me to reject her. So I reluctantly let her go. Only to late did I realize my mistake. The only thing that has eased that pain was watching Fitz fall in love with you."

They walked as Tom continued to talk. "Ms Pope, from the moment we are born everyone around us plans our lives. Rarely is that planning with our happiness in mind. The world shapes itself for its own benefit. That leaves a world full of unhappy broken people, trapped in lives they never wanted but feel powerless to change.

Tom suddenly ducked his eyes to stare at hers. "Never forget, advice is rarely objective from the people around us. Always answer this question after receiving advice. "If you follow the advice someone offered you who benefits, you or them?" Lastly, has any of the advice giving to you about Fitz made you happy lately?"

Tom smiled at Olivia, "We only get a love like this once in our lives, everything else is second place. Inside this door ahead is a man who would run barefoot into hell to reach you. Will you do the same for him? Will you take on the world together to be with him? I see how you look at him, you know the answer."

Olivia didn't realize it but they had been walking toward the Presidential Suite. As they neared the ornate doors Olivia saw Hal standing outside the door with another agent.

Tom turned to Olivia one last time, "He is not demanding that you agree to be with him, only to hear him out. The choice is yours. Do you want me to open that door?"

Olivia closed her eyes then turned to Tom after making her decision. "Yes Open the Door."

Tom open the door and closed it behind her. Olivia eyes widen when she saw the contents of the room. "Fitz what is all this?"

Fitz walked to Olivia hugging her gently, "This is me making my move. Follow me."

Olivia walked around the room in shock not sure what to make of any of it. "Fitz I only have one word beyond amazement, HOW?"

Fitz smiled "When a man is in love he can be motivated to move mountains. I did all this for you, I wanted to show you that our love is eternal. What do you think?"