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"Where are you heading bro?" Rich said standing by Fitz' bedroom door. "All dressed up. Can I come?"

"No you cannot and don't worry about it. I'll be back." Fitz says grabbing his blazer and brushing past him. "Tell dad I will catch him when he gets back."

He goes to the garage and hops in his custom two door blacked out Audi. He threw on his satellite radio and tried to relax on the hour drive to Malibu. His mind kept drifting to Olivia during the drive and how he wishes he was back in DC with her. He knew she was missing him and he missed her even more. He felt bad about the way he ended their call earlier and decided to call her back.

"Hi."

"Hi." He smiles at the sound of her voice feeling the speakers.

"I was starting to think that you wouldn't call back.." She said quietly.

"Why did you think that?"

"I don't know...you seemed upset with me earlier."

"I wasn't upset with you." He sighs, hating the thought of their earlier conversation and desperately wanting to change the subject. "Let's not talk about earlier though. What are you doing now?"

"Nothing. Laying on your side of the bed waiting for you to call."

"That's it?" He says surprised.

"Don't act surprised. What else is there for me to do?"

"Umm I don't know. Have you been doing your yoga? You know they say it helps during the delivery if you've been working out."

"I haven't in awhile..can you stop being a fitness guru all time? I'm too tired to do it."

"Ok, but it will help your energy and make it easy to get back in the flow of working out after the baby."

"Can we talk about something else? I don't care about working out."

"Oh really? You don't care huh?" He says smiling at how easily she got riled up.

"No, I don't. Not right now, give me a break Fitz."

She knew Fitz would never be ok with her not doing some type of fitness workout that was just a part of his nature but right now she didn't really care about it.

"I didn't say anything I just said really." He said laughing.

"Yea but I know what you're thinking. Anyway, what are you doing?"

"Well I can do some yoga with you when I get back. Oh and I'm in the car going to Malibu."

"Malibu? Why are you going to out there?" She asks already knowing the answer.

"I know a few people out there."

"You know one person in particular out there, who are you trying to kid?"

"I'm not trying kid anyone."

"So are you going to meet up with her?"

"I'm not really meeting up with her I need to ask her a few questions, that's it. Then I'm meeting with my old teammate maybe get a night work out in." He says like it's the most natural thing in the world.

She's quiet on the line.

"Did you hear what I said? Why are you so quiet?"

She still stays quiet.

"Since you aren't talking I guess I'll talk to you later."

"I guess.." She says.

"Livvie, what's up. Why are you acting like this?"

"You know why."

"Why because I'm meeting Jasmine? Who was the person that was talking about trust just a hour ago? It's not about anything it has to do with Rich." He explains.

"You know this is different and what about Rich?"

"Let me get more details and I'll give you the full run down and how is this different?"

"It's different because you used to date."

"No, we didn't. Having sex from time to time does not equate to dating. You and Jake slept together and yet you two work together."

"Different. I don't like this and I know if the tables were turned you'd be losing your mind. Why exactly can't you tell me what is up with your brother now?"

"I'm handling Rich, you aren't the only one that knows how to fix things. As for Jasmine, she is married now for God's sake, Liv. You think I came all the way to Cali to mess with some chick? Have I ever given you a reason not to trust me?" He says sighing.

"I didn't say that."

"Then what's the problem?"

"Nothing Fitz. There's no problem. This isn't what I was expecting when you called." She says annoyed.

"You asked. Did you want me to lie? I have nothing to hide." He said quietly.

"It's getting late here..I'm going to go. Have a good time. Goodnight."

"What if I don't want to hang up..I know you're not sleepy. Will you wait up for me?" He asks almost pleading.

"I don't know.."

"I don't want you worried about this Livvie. I certainly don't want you mad and upset by yourself. So I want to talk to you before you go to sleep and make sure that you and peanut are ok. Can I do that.."

"Sure, do what you want. Look I'll call you later." She says trying to get off the phone.

"I love you Livvie, even when you hate me, don't forget that.."

"Don't say that..I would never hate you..love you too. Bye."

"Bye."

She leans back on the bed and takes a deep breath trying to remember that Fitz would never do anything to jeopardize them. She knew that but the fact that he was meeting her..The last person he was with before her made her a little bit upset. She wanted to bring up the old texts that he never knew she saw. When she first started spending the night with him at his beach house she would always see his phone going off throughout the night when he was sleep.

She'd admit that she shouldn't have looked at his phone but she couldn't help it. Of course it was late night texts from Jasmine saying how much she missed, loved and needed him. Being the investigative person she was she scrolled up through his messages and saw their text history. For someone who he considered a friend with benefits he was always texting that he missed her and he needed to see her and yeah he could've been playing her but it never sat sit right with Olivia.

She never mentioned it though. Jasmine wasn't just some average looking girl either. She was mixed with something but Olivia never asked what. Originally from New York but their family moved to Malibu when she was in high school. She had hazel eyes and her hair was long and down her back and she was what some would call thick. She could see why Fitz was attracted to her just based off of her looks. She had only met her once but that was enough time to tell that she was a high maintenance bitch.

Olivia got up to put on some music and take a nice warm bubble bath. Anything to drown out her own thoughts.

Fitz pulled up and gave his keys to the Valet. He walked into the lounge and looked around. He almost didn't see her as she tucked into a secluded booth in the back corner of the VIP section. He walked over and took a seat.

"So what'd you find out?"

"Damn Fitz, no hello?"

"Look I already don't want to be here and the sooner this is over the better I'll be."

"Calm down, I have your info. So how have you been?"

"I've been good."

"That's it, good? You know what..I am just going to leave since you want to be an ass." She stands to leave and he grabs her arm to stop her.

"Wait. Just hold on a second. What do you want to know?" He says removing his jacket.

"I see you still work out." She smiles as she sits back down. "I just want to know how life is. How's the east coast?"

"The east coast is good. I enjoy it. Not looking forward to winter though." He signals for the waiter. "Can I get a water?"

"Yes Sir. Anything for you the lady?"

"No I'm good." She turns back to Fitz. "So.."

"So? What?"

"You still with her? You know the little young one you followed around like a puppy? What was her name?"

"First off she is only three years younger than us and her name is Olivia. Yes I am still with her she is my wife."

"Really..you married her? Wow, of all the women I pictured you with over the years she was not even on my radar. She must have some secrets to the universe between her thighs to lock you down. Honestly, she didn't look aggressive enough for you.."

"She can hold her own. Is that what you wanted to find out? Who I was with?" He says laughing.

"What's so funny?" She says with a attitude.

"You! Why are you so interested in my love life? I'm good."

"Obviously, you aren't that good since you are here with me. Does she know you're here?"

"Of course, we don't have secrets."

"I bet her shit isn't better than mine. Especially my head game. Mmmm. Fitz loves getting his dick sucked." She said licking her lips.

"Chill with all of that." He says looking around. "I think you owe me some info now."

"Right. Christine is not pregnant. She had a scare last week and went to the doctor but blood test was negative."

"You knew that when I talked to you the other day didn't you. Fuck, you couldn't just tell me that on the phone?"

"And miss.." She scoots over in the booth until she flush against him and places her hand on his thigh. "This..us.."

He looks down at her as she bites her lip.

"We were great together.." She grabs his hand places it on the inside of her thigh and slides it up towards her core slowly. "We can get tipsy and You can tell me how much you missed me...How I fuck you better than your little princess.."

He allows her to move his hand further up her skirt and leans down to say something in her ear.

"You wish." He says pulling his hand back and grabbing his jacket. "You will never be better than my Queen...Ever. Remember that. It wasn't a pleasure and I hope to never do this again. I'm out."

Fitz leaves and waits for his car in the Valet parking.

"What's up Ty, we still on for tonight?"

"Hell yea. We are going to get it in so I hope you didn't plan on going back to Santa Barbara tonight."

"We will see. Can you make sure it's just us though."

"What do you mean just us us? You know I'm not with that funny Ish."

"Stop being a dick. I'm talking about the women. I don't want to have a lot of women around out of respect for my wife."

"Ohhh, Fitz on a leash! Never thought I'd see the day." Tyson said laughing. "You found out sistahs ain't having that shit huh."

"Fuck you Ty. Just be ready. I'm on my way."

"Bet."

As soon as he hangs up his line beeps.

"Hello."

"I got the info you wanted. It's in the drop spot."

"Thanks."

His line beeps again and he's ready to throw his phone.

"What." He answers annoyed as he gets in his car and switches to bluetooth.

"I thought that was my line."

He grins and automatically relaxes.

"Hi."

"Hi."

"Are you getting tired? I guess it is midnight."

"Yes. I can't keep my eyes open any longer." She says sleepily.

"Thanks for calling me back then. How has peanut been? Did you tell him daddy missed him?"

"Of course I did. I read him a a little story too."

"What! Without me? I'm so jealous. When did you even get a book?"

"I didn't get a book silly. I just got one out of the app store." She says laughing at him.

For the first time since he landed in California he was genuinely happy. Her laugh was everything to him and hearing it all around him as he drove made him feel all warm inside like she was there with him. He just sat there quiet enjoying it.

"Babe are you still there?"

"Yes. I'm just enjoying the sound of your laugh. It makes me feel like you're here with me..I guess I got caught up."

"You're so sweet babe." She says smiling.

"I'm heading to LA to meet up with Tyson and he wants to drink. I told him I'd check with you first. Do you care?"

"No Fitz have fun. We probably won't be out there until December so have fun. Thank you for considering me."

"Of course Livvie. I promised you. Don't worry I told him not to have women everywhere too."

"Fitz, I know I was a little upset earlier but I do trust you. Have fun, Ok?"

"Ok, I'll let you get some sleep. I love you."

"Love you too. Good night." She goes to hang up.

"Wait!" He yells before she can hang up.

"Yea?"

"Can you send me a picture? I want to see my beautiful wife."

"Sure. I'll do that then I'm going to sleep." She says smiling at his request.

"Sweet dreams Livvie." He says as he hangs up.

He is in LA sooner than he expected and pulled into Tys drive way. He had a long drive way and his house was tucked away from the street. As he pulls up he notices that there are a bunch of cars lined up and he knew that his request was quickly tossed to the side as soon as they hung up. He gets out and walks up to the entrance.

"Fitz! Wassup man!" Ty yells over the music as he pulls him inside. "Sorry but I was already having a tattoo party when I talked to you and I wasn't about to kick people out."

"It's all good man. I was thinking about getting a little ink myself."

"Yea right! The Golden boy with some ink? I don't believe it."

"Well show me where the beer is and we will see." Fitz says putting him in the headlock.

"Oh you want to wrestle?" Ty says pushing him off of him.

"Naah man, not right now I'll beat your ass later. I need that drink." Fitz says laughing.

"We will see whose ass you're gonna beat white boy." Ty says pushing him.

His phone goes off and its a message from Olivia. He opens it quickly. It's a picture of her biting on her finger and she has a little devious grin on her face and the caption says I miss you. He feels a twitch in his pants and saves the photo to his phone.

"Daamn, she gets hotter and hotter the older she gets." Ty says leaning over Fitz shoulder.

"Hey, get your ass back." Fitz says pushing him.

"Still don't know how the hell you pulled that. Better be lucky she didn't see me first." Ty says as he takes off through the house as Fitz chases him.

They wrestle a bit and Fitz makes him tap out.

"Talk that shit now playboy." Fitz gloats.

"You caught me off guard plus I've been drinking."

"Yeah. Ok." Fitz laughs. "Where is the tattoo table setup at? I need to get this ink."

He texts Olivia back as they walk to another part of the house and find an artist that was free.

Fitz: You are perfect. I love you. Good night.

"What are you trying to get?" The artist asks.

"I want 'Olivia' written right here." He says pointing over his heart. "And the day we met in roman numerals underneath it."

"Wait, what?" Ty says in disbelief. "Your first tattoo is going to be that? Can you say sprung."

"No my first and last tattoo. Call it what you want but she is my heart might as well put it on my heart."

"Let's get started then. Write her name and the date you want and I'll get it prepped."

Thirty minutes later they were about to start.

"Last chance to change your mind."

"I'm not changing my mind now back up Ty."

"Suit yourself."

Fitz finished his beer and took a shot then laid down.

A hour later he was done and it was perfect just like her. It hurt like hell but it was worth it. He couldn't wait to show her, he wanted to call and tell her right then but he knew she needed her sleep.

He tipped very generously and the headed back into the party. "So what brings you back out here?"

"Rich, got himself caught up in some trouble again."

"When are you going to stop bailing him out? He needs to grow up and be a man. You fighting all of his battles for him is not helping him."

"He's not a bad kid just a little misguided and he only has me. What am I supposed to do, say no?" Fitz says drinking his beer.

"That's exactly what you are supposed to do. You're married now Fitz. You have your own shit to worry about."

"Liv knows I will never not help my brothers."

"Yes she knows but should she have to deal with that? Especially when it's Rich. His ass stays in some shit."

"Don't worry about Olivia. I got her, plus it's not like it's everyday." Fitz says feeling himself getting pissed off. No one tells him what he can and can't do with his family.

"Don't get yourself all worked up Fitz, I'm just saying."

"I know." Fitz says with his attitude still evident. "Look where's the room I'm sleeping in? I'm just going to go to bed. I want to get a run in am and need rest."

"Ok, cool. This conversation isn't done either. Sometimes the truth hurts." Ty says getting up and showing him to his room.

Fitz strips down to his briefs and lays down on his back. He tosses and turns for a while then falls asleep.

Olivia woke up at her usual time and felt for Fitz forgetting that he was gone.

"Ugh" She moans at his absence.

She wanted to call and wake him up but it was three am there and she knew he would be grumpy. She showered and did her hair. Leaving in record time she decided she would stop and get her own tea this morning and bring some for the others.

When she got in Abby and Jake were already waiting.

"I love how punctual you guys are." She says smiling. "Here. I brought tea for both of you."

"Thanks Liv but I need caffeine in the morning." Abby says grumpily.

"Uhh Ohh, someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed." Olivia says sitting at her table. "Well let's get started, shall we. Jake can you want to start and go over what we came up with last night."

They went over the case broke down the details and came up with a great plan. After two hours she felt like they were on the same page.

"I think we are good to press the green button on this. Remember this is highly secretive. His organization will not handle him not taking the fall for this very well and we can expect some push back in the coming weeks."

"I know the drill. I'll get Huck on the security outside of your house and here."

"Thanks Abby. Hey I'm going to surprise my mom at the airport since I have time. Just have Quinn lock up." She gathers her things and heads out.

"Why does she need a security detail?" Jake asks as they gather the documents off of the table.

"Since her name will be the only one associated with the case they will try to get to her."

"Ohhh, makes since. Hey aren't these her keys?" He said holding up they keys he found.

"Shit. Yea they are. Run them down to her please. Her mom will be here shortly and I don't want her to have to come all the way back up."

"Ok, I'll be right back to help you finish."

Olivia couldn't shake the feeling that she forgot something as she stepped off of the elevator. She continues walking to her car and shoots Fitz a quick text as she walks.

Liv: Morning babe. Going to get mom. I miss you can't wait to see you. Love Mrs Grant. :)

She gets to the car and digs in her purse for her keys. "Shit." She says out loud to herself.

"Don't move."

"Look I don't carry any cash but I can get you any amount of money that you want, just don't do anything stupid." Olivia says in a calm voice.

"Oh so now I'm stupid? Back up and get on your knees."

She backs away from her car and slowly gets on her knees.

"It's daytime you know someone will see you-"

"Shut up." He says as he slaps her across the face. "You talk too damn much."

She falls to the ground and can taste blood and her whole face burns.

"Now listen. This is the only warning you're going to get. Drop the Johnson case today. My boss doesn't like repeating himself."

"I don't know what you're talking about." She says spitting out the blood in her mouth and smirking a little bit as she looked up at him.

"You think you're really smart don't you?" He says punching her across in the face. "Do you know what I am talking about now?"

Olivia is dazed and this time she doesn't even try to stop the blood it's too much. She tries to keep herself from falling over, but she can't.

"I said do you remember now?" He lifts his leg to kick her.

"Don't..please.." She chokes out.

"You're the begging type huh? Well, I hate when people beg." He goes to kick her in the stomach but she turns and he kicks her in the ribs, over and over again.

He goes for his knife. "This will only hurt a little bit."

"Liv! Liv!"

He hears some one calling and he stops, quickly grabs a card out of his pocket and drops it in the blood on the ground.

"You've been warned." He says as he ducks off between the cars.

"Oh my god. Olivia? Olvia? Stay with me." Jake says as he kneels next to her.

She was still in a daze and she can barely breathe. Everything was slowly going black and she needed him.

"Fitz.." She choked out right before passing out.

"I need an ambulance in the parking garage at 1970 K. Street, right now. Someone has been hurt and they are barely breathing." He hangs up and calls Abby.

"Abby, it's Olivia.." He breaks off.

"Jake what is it, what is wrong with Olivia?" She says sensing his tone.

"She's..I came down and someone.."

"Jake..is she alive?"

"Yes, I think so. The ambulance should be here shorty. I..don't know..it's so much blood and she is struggling to breathe Abby I can't handle this."

"I'm coming down. Just keep talking to her."

"Ok."

"Olivia please wake up. Just open your eyes. I need you to open your eyes...He needs you to open your eyes. He loves you so much Olivia you can't leave him, not like this..they are coming for you I can hear them just hold on."

The ambulance arrives the same time as Abby.

"Oh my god..what the hell happened." She says rushing to Jake as they work on Olivia.

"I don't-"

"We need to get her to the emergency room now. We need one of you to ride with her."

"Go Abby."

Abby starts walking over then stops. "Shit her mom. I have to go get her she doesn't know you. Go with Olivia and I'll meet you there."

"Ok."

She pulls out her phone to make a call.

"Huck, I need you down stairs immediately. It's about Olivia."

Fitz woke up at his usual six am and went for a run. He drug Ty along with him much to his displeasure. They got back around seven thirty because Ty needed breaks then wanted breakfast.

He left his phone at home like usual and he had been having a bad feeling all morning but he figured it was the pancakes.

He went in the kitchen to get some water and grab his phone to check his messages. He sees about one hundred missed calls and text messages and his hand subconsciously moves to the new tattoo on his heart. He just stares at the phone afraid to open it and it starts ringing in his hand.

"Hello." He says as his mouth goes dry.

"Fitz where the hell have you been? How is she?" Stephen yells in the phone.

"How's who? You aren't making any sense."

"Uhh Fitz I think you need to see this." Ty says turning up the TV.

He hung up the phone and listened to the TV.

Breaking News

"As reported to you about thirty minutes ago the CEO and the Head of Olivia Pope and Associates was viciously attacked by an unknown assailant outside of her vehicle around ten am Eastern Standard Time. She was found unresponsive by one of her associates. She is currently in critical condition and that is all the information we have attained at this time. Remember Pope made headlines last year over the controversy of her changing the name of her father's company..."

Fitz couldn't breathe, this couldn't be true. Not his Livvie this had to be wrong, they had to be wrong. He opened his phone and dialed her number.

"Hi, you've reached Olivia. I am unable to come to the phone right now please leave a message and I will get back to you."

He hangs up the phone and just stands there.

"Fitz what do you need me to do?"

Fitz doesn't move doesn't blink. He's frozen.

"Big Gerry." Ty says answering his phone. "Yes he's right here we just saw the news. He is in shock."

"Fitz, its your father."

He grabs the phone but still doesn't say anything.

"Fitz, I'm going to get you home son. Don't worry about it, you are going to see her again. We are in the air on our way to LAX. Meet us there. You got that son? I need a response."

"Yes, dad I got it." Fitz responds quietly.

"Ok. See you soon."

Somehow he makes it to the airport and thru security. Everything was just a blur. His body was moving but his mind was somewhere else. He sees the jet on the runway and heads straight for it.

"Dad." He says breaking down as soon as he hugs him. He couldn't hold it in any longer and he didn't care who was around. His whole reason for living was by herself fighting for her life and he couldn't help her.

"It's ok Fitz. She's going to be ok. We are going to get there soon as we can ok?"

Fitz nods and before he can speak his phone rings.

"Abby." He chokes out as he takes his seat. "My Livvie..the baby.."

"Fitz..I'm so sorry. We will find who did this. The baby is fine holding on." She says as her heart breaks from the sound of his voice.

"How is she?"

"She in surgery now..emergency lung surgery one of her broken ribs punctured it.." She pauses trying to keep herself from crying with him. "They said it's routine Fitz. Please hold on until you get here. She's going to need you."

"I know, I'm trying. Is her mother there?"

"Yes but she is in shock. She hasn't said a word since I picked her up."

"Give her the phone please. I need to talk to her."

Abby hands her the phone.

"Maya..I'm so sorry. I should have been-"

"Fitz, where are you? You were supposed to take care of her. You promised. My baby is literally suffocating and you aren't even here."

Fitz feels like he was hit by a ton of bricks and lowest person on earth. She is right. He said he would always take care of her and protect her. Now she was there alone unable to breathe and he was thousands of miles away.

"I'm on my way. I'll find out who did this and they will pay. You have my word." He says gathering himself a bit.

"Look where your word has gotten us so far." She says coldly as she hangs up.

He puts the phone down signals for them to take off. The silent tears fall and he doesn't even bother to wipe them. All he could think about was her laugh last night when they talked. He prayed that he would hear that again, that he would have a chance to make good on his promise to protect her. He wouldn't fail her again and he would spend everyday of the rest of their life proving that to her.

A/N: This took a little bit longer than I planned. Don't kill me, no real Olivia Pope's were harmed from this chapter. Soo Fitz told Olivia he was meeting Jasmine. Was he right go bring Jake up as an example to try and make it make sense? How thirsty was Jasmine. What do you guys think of Fitz' friend Tyson? Fitz got a tattoo and I love it! Was mama Pope out of line? Let me know what you think. Thanks for reading! Until next time.