A/N: Now that I'm done hurting my cousin, I'll give you my original idea. Sorry to disappoint you guys. No hard feeling? I made a very bad and costly mistake. Forgive me.
jennkyle: You are one of the most positive followers of this story, so no i take no offense. Everyone was upset. After I sent the story, it didn't feel right. Thank you for you amazing reviews.
To everyone I didn't address…. Thank you so much for the positive reviews. Without further due here's my version. Also i made a twitter so you guys can yelled at me on there too lol. My twitter name is maria_trutwein.
It has been a week since Olivia had seen Fitz. No call, text, email, nothing. She missed him terribly. The news of their breakup spread like wildfire. Olivia missed his love for her, sent, smile, warmth, comfort, and how he treated her with the utmost respect. " Why was I so stupid to listen to Jake?" Olivia asked herself with tears dripping down her face. Maya felt so bad for her daughter. Eli after hearing from Olivia what had happened between her and Fitz, brought her up to Vermont.
For the past week Olivia did not leave her room. Eli had taken care of Jake.
FLASHBACK: To Saturday after Jake fucked everything up.
"Jacob Mitchell Ballard, grew up in Brooklyn, graduated top of his class, and joined the navy during his years at University of Rochester. Became a Seal at the age of 23." Eli finished. He, Huck, and Jake were in a room together. Jake was tied up and had duct tape over his mouth.
As Eli continued to read Jake's file he came came across something that drew his attention.
" It seem that our boy here pissed off the Russian government really badly. Jakey here is wanted in Russia, Huck. Do you think we should buy him a one way ticket to Russia. Oh look he pissed off the Thai government too. Both countries have cruel prisons."
" I think Joke here can decide which country he would like to go to." Huck smirked. Jake was trying to say something, but the sound was muffled because of the tape.
" Oh no that won't be necessary. I have a close friend that is a high ranking government official in Russia. I'm pretty sure he would LOVE to get his hands on Mr. Ballard here." Eli said as he punched Jake hard.
" That was for breaking my daughter, you worthless piece of shit. I hope you rot in hell in Russia. I'm sure hell would be much decent, rather than the prison you're going to Jacob. This is what happens when you mess with my family. I hope you learned a variable lesson my dear boy." Eli said evilly.
Eli and Huck walked out of the room, Jake was screaming at the top of his lungs, but it was too late now. Eli Pope is an amazing man, but when it comes to his family, he is not afraid to get his hands dirty. He walked over to the head of his security team and gave him specific orders.
" I want you and your team to personally escort Mr. Ballard to Black Dolphin prison on the Kazakhstan border. My friend will be waiting for him there. Huck will accompany you to make sure the everything goes smoothly." Eli gestured towards Huck.
" You have nothing to worry about Mr. Pope. I will personally make sure Joke is in his cell in that prison before I come back. Can you promise me one thing?" Huck requested.
" Of course.." Eli responded.
" Help Liv and Fitz find their way back to each other. Their love is too strong to end like this." Huck sighed. It broke his heart to see his two friends get broken down because someone decided to be selfish.
END OF FLASHBACK.
On Sunday evening Olivia came out of her room. To say that Eli, Maya, Teddy, and Taylor were surprised was an understatement. They were all in a heated discussion in the family room. With Eli's connection Teddy and Taylor were able to take a leave of absence to help Olivia and stay at Vermont. Olivia went straight to Eli and snuggled into his lap and rested her head of Eli's chest.
Teddy hated to see his sister like this, and to know that he couldn't do anything about it. He knew he should have gave clues for Fitz to talk to Olivia was Jake being too close to her, but with his rough recovery and Teddy's demanding job at the pentagon, it didn't happen. Now his sister was pregnant and the father of their child and the love of her life was no where to be found.
Teddy blamed himself for Olivia's pain. " I'm a terrible brother, and a friend towards Fitz." Teddy thought to himself. Olivia was literally sobbing into Eli's chest and that left Maya and Taylor to tear up as well.
" Daddy….." Olivia sobbed said as she continued crying into Eli's chest. Between the heartbreak, knowledge that she lost her other half, and prenatal hormones, Olivia emotional status was not that great right now.
" Shhh….sweetheart it'll be okay. I know Fitzgerald and I know that he loves you and will come back." Eli comforted his daughter. Teddy and the team had informed Eli of Jake's evil plan and what happened last Friday night. Eli was beyond pissed and wanted to fly to the Russian prison and beat the shit out of Jake.
" Daddy….how" sob. " could" sob. " I" sob. " so" sob. " naive" sob." Olivia asked her father between sobs. Eli's heart was breaking by the minute.
" Pumpkin….look...at….me..." Eli requested. When Olivia didn't look up, Eli asked again.
" Baby girl look at daddy…please…" Olivia finally looks up.
" There's my girl." Eli placed a kiss on Olivia's forehead.
" Daddy….he….he...Fitz..hates….me and….will...never...never forgive me…" Olivia cried again.
" Sweetheart, that man loves you. Love is forgiveness, give him time to heal….Fitzgerald is very distort and hurt right now….he's not thinking right. But I do promise you this, daddy will do everything in his power to bring you happiness again." Eli promised.
" Daddy….I'm...I'm...pregnant with Fitz's baby….." Olivia finally admitted. Eli and Maya gasped, while Teddy and Taylor sat there with guilty looks in their faces.
" Oh my sweet girl…" Maya cried and rushed to Olivia. Eli and Maya held Olivia and they let her cry. Olivia cried till she got tired and fell asleep. Eli scooped Olivia up and carried her upstairs to her room. Once Maya and Taylor retired to their bedroom, Teddy and Eli knew they had to take some actions.
" Teddy, my boy why didn't you tell me your sister was pregnant…?" Eli asked with so much emotion in his voice.
" It wasn't my news to tell dad…" Teddy said with so much guilt in his voice.
" Why didn't Livia say anything to Fitzgerald when she first found out?"
" We were planning a surprise party for his birthday next week and that was her present for him."
" Oh no…" Eli sighed and he pinched his eyes with his fingers.
" It's all my fault dad….I should have been a better brother to both of them. I knew what happened that night at the hospital would cause trouble, but yet I let Livia dictate what she wanted to do about it. Now….now she's all broken.. and I don't...know how to. fiixx… herrrr." Teddy finally lost it and started to cry. Eli went over to embrace his son.
" Teddy...this is not your fault….you hear me.." Eli said as Teddy continued crying.
" This...is..my...fault...I'm such...a ba...bad...brother…"
" Theodor Emerson Pope, you are the best brother anything body could wish for. You are always there for Livia and Fitz and it's because of your help that they have made it this far. This not your fault. You cannot take the blame for all of this." Eli said in a firm voice.
" So...so you don't think...Livia's going to hate me?" Teddy asked wearily.
" Livia, could never hate her little brother. Just be there for okay bud?"
" I will dad. Now more so ever. You're the best dad we could ever ask for. I know I don't say this enough, but thank you for giving me a wonderful life that night at the hospital. Dad, you could have easily persuaded mom not to adopt me, but you did. And I love you so much dad."
" Theodore, when I saw those sad blue eyes I was a goner. You never have to thank me for adopting you. I love you more my boy. You and Livia make me the proudest dad in the world. Now we have to do something about Fitzgerald and Olivia, he deserves to know that Livia is with child. Livia needs Fitz back because I don't think she'll survive if she loses him." Eli sighed.
" You're absolutely right dad. You and I will get right on it, but dad?"
" Yes, bud?"
" Could we possibly start in the morning because I'm hungry and sleepy. So I'm going to make some food and head to bed.." Teddy gave his dad a small smile. Eli laughed, and ruffled Teddy's hair.
" You know my boy, you are something else. Night bud."
" Night dad." The two men hug again and headed their separate ways.
When Eli reached the bedroom he was surprised that Maya was still awake.
" Mi, what are you still doing up?" Eli asked with concern in his voice.
" Honey did you honestly think I can sleep with our daughter pregnant and her fiance just broke off the engagement with her…" Maya replied with a sigh. Eli sighed as well he climbed into their bed and pulled his wife into his arms.
" I know honey, Teddy just broke down in my arms. The poor boy thought it was his fault Mi. Our children are a mess right now, and I don't know how to fix them." Eli confessed.
" Hey….you are helping them by being their dad. Eli Pope you are an amazing dad and both Olivia and Theodore are very grateful they have you honey." Maya replied as she cupped Eli's face and kissed him.
" Thank you honey. Let's head to bed. Goodnight my queen."
" Goodnight my savior." With that Eli spooned Maya from behind and fell asleep.
In the morning Olivia woke up with the biggest headache and she rushed to the bathroom and emptied out her stomach full of liquid. Olivia haven't eaten since Saturday and she honestly didn't want to. But then she guided her hand down to her stomach. Olivia was starting to show, but barely. She have to stay healthy for the baby and stop feeling sorry for herself. Olivia had no idea where Fitz was, but she just wanted to be in his arms right now.
Just as she finished her morning routine and headed down for breakfast. Eli and Maya were up as usual, but Teddy and Taylor were still knocked out. It was safe to say this was affecting everyone in the Pope family.
" Morning daddy. Morning mamma." Olivia greeted her parents and sat down.
" Morning sweetheart." Eli and Maya replied in union. They all ate their breakfast in silence.
" Will he ever come back?" Olivia asked out of the blue.
" He will honey, and if he doesn't it's his fault. Because Livia honey you
Is Strong. You is
Beautiful. You is
Smart. Baby girl you have us and we are willing to help in anyway." Maya comforted her daughter. When breakfast was finished Olivia decided to go for a walk. It was colder in Vermont, but Olivia didn't mind. The cold was the least of her worried. Olivia worried about the baby she was carrying will ever meet his or her dad. Or will Fitz come back. How can she find him.
Olivia knew Teddy blames himself for not being a better brother so she decided to talk to him when she returned from her walk. Olivia knew teddy would be with Neal chatting about cars. Olivia walked into the garage and true to her predicament, there he was.
" Morning Neal, may I borrow my brother for a minute?" Olivia asked politely.
" I am glad you are feeling better Ms. Olivia. And yes I was just on my way out." Neal replied. When Neal was out of the garage, Olivia took his seat and took Teddy's hand.
" Teddy, I know you blame yourself for what happened, but I want you to listen to me carefully, when I say this okay?" Olivia asked and Teddy nodded.
" This was not your fault. It was mine. I was foolish enough to believe Jake and look where it got me. I love Fitz and if he doesn't come back it's not your fault okay?" Olivia pleaded with her brother. Teddy sighed and nodded.
" Come on loser, last one in the house is a sore loser." Olivia bolted out of the room.
" Hey wait sis! You're pregnant stop running!" Teddy ran after Olivia.
It was now December and still no word from Fitz. Olivia light was dimming everyday. Teddy and Taylor returned to work, but on weekends they came back to Vermont. Olivia was evidently showing now, and she was starting to believe that Fitz was not coming back. Olivia put Andrew and Mellie in charge of the firm till she had the motivation to come back, but the real reason is because everything reminded her of Fitz.
Seeing this Teddy and Eli realized they have to put their plan in motion. It was a week till christmas and they have located Fitz. Eli had Teddy flown there immediately. When Eli's private jet touched down in Bora Bora and Teddy reached the place Fitz has been hiding out in. Teddy caught a glimpse of Fitz and he headed that way. When Teddy got closer her was surprised. Fitz hair had grown longer and he a beard. He looked like he haven't slept since he broke up with Olivia.
" What do you want Teddy?" Fitz spat.
" Okay, Fitz I know you don't want to see me, but hear me out okay?" After a while Fitz nodded.
" Fitz….Jake lied to you man…." Teddy began.
" What?" Fitz said in disbelief. They was not an ounce of lie in Teddy's voice, and Fitz believed him.
" Yeah, man I was there. When i reached to the two of them Olivia flinching away from Jake…."
" Are you serious? So you're telling me I've got it all wrong….? That I broke my engagement with Livvie over a fucking lie…." Fitz asked with regret in his voice.
" Fitz, man you didn't let Livia and I explain. You just got up and left. There's something I need to show you though." Teddy pulled out an iPad from his backpack and played the video of when Jake and Olivia took that walk in the hospital.
Then he played Fitz the video of Jake telling Olivia that she was like Fitz slave. It all made sense now. When the video finished Fitz felt like the scum on earth.
" Before you wonder what happened to Jake let's just say he's in a place that's worse than hell"
" Where is Livvie?" Fitz asked.