So definitely mixed feelings about the last chapter and Mellie being pregnant. I appreciate all of your reviews and hope that you'll continue to hang in there for the ride. This is a pretty long chapter, lots going on. Hope you enjoy. Please let me know what you think.
Chapter 36
"You know she is going to use the baby to try and hold on to you," whispered Olivia staring at the ceiling. Fitz lay next to her running his fingers lightly over her naked form.
"I know," he replied, "The only way to prove it's not mine is to drag her through the mud. To ruin Rob's career and to ruin her."
"She doesn't think you'll do it" Olivia turned to face him.
"The press is going to think I knew about the baby when I announced the divorce" he added.
"And a pregnant woman gets sympathy," Olivia pointed out, "What if she uses her fifteen minutes of fame to expose our affair?"
Olivia was worried. She worried about Fitz's chances at getting elected, she worried about Karen and Gerry finding out about their relationship, she worried about what her parents would say. She had told her parents she was dating someone and now it would look like she was hiding Fitz from them as well.
"First of all, Livie, this isn't an affair," he traced circles on her shoulder, "Second, I don't care. I need to be rid of her. I'll do what I have to do but I'm not backing down from the divorce, even if it means losing the election."
"Don't say that" she looked at him earnestly, "You should be president."
"There is nothing in this world worth doing if I can't have you" he kissed her lips gently and moved his hand to her bare abdomen, "Can I tell you a secret Livie?"
"Anything" she smiled.
"I wish we could start our family right now" he looked deep into her eyes, holding her gaze, "You are going to be so gorgeous with my babies growing inside you."
"This won't happen until after we're married," she insisted, "My parents would kill me...and my Dad would kill you. You haven't even met my parents yet and I don't want the first time to be when we're telling them that I'm pregnant."
Their conversation was interrupted by Fitz's phone ringing. He looked at the caller ID and answered, "Hi Cy, what's up?"
"Sir, where the hell are you?" boomed Cyrus, "I have been trying to get in touch with you for hours."
"I'm in a very important meeting," Fitz winked at Olivia who was looking at him intently.
"I think the baby is a great opportunity for you and Mellie to win some votes," Cyrus began, "Go on joint speaking engagements. Talk about how overjoyed you are to be adding to your family. Have Gerry and Karen talk about how excited they are about their new sibling."
"No" Fitz's voice was absolute, "It's not my baby and we're not using it to get me elected. Mellie and I are getting divorced and she is leaving."
"Fitz, I know you think that you're in love with Olivia" said Cyrus, "She's a great girl. She's smart, funny, and brilliant"
"You forgot that she's the most beautiful woman on the planet" he again looked at Olivia, lying with the comforter wrapped around her.
"I think you should stay with Mellie until the baby is born," Cyrus spoke as though he hadn't heard a single thing Fitz had said, "Then see how things go from there."
"Cyrus, are you afraid you're going to lose your job?" Fitz asked, "Because I'm not staying with Mellie. I am getting a divorce, I am going to be elected President, and I'm going to be with Olivia because she is the love of my life."
Olivia felt her heart skip a beat. The love of his life, she could never tire of hearing things like that. Almost involuntarily she scooted herself closer to Fitz and ran her hands over his back. Then she whispered, "Come back to bed."
She felt him shiver and saw goose bumps form on his arms at her statement spurring her on. Olivia ran her tongue along the shell of his ear, smiling when she heard his breath hitch.
"The things the love of your life wants to do to your body" she breathed into his ear.
"Listen Cyrus, I have to go" choked Fitz unable to bear much more, "I'll see you tomorrow." He hung up the phone without waiting for Cyrus' reply and swiftly grabbed Olivia, pushing her down on the mattress.
"You don't play fair, Ms. Pope" he smiled into her neck, "Cyrus doesn't know I'm here."
"So I gathered" she giggled, "He thinks you should stay with Mellie right?"
"At least until she has the baby," Fitz replied propping himself on his elbow.
"I think you need to use the information you have and neutralize her once and for all," Olivia stated firmly. Fitz liked when this Olivia appeared, it meant things were going to be fixed.
"I just keep thinking about the kids," Fitz was obviously pained, "She's still their mother."
"She's the woman who gave birth to them, I have yet to see her act like a mother," whispered Olivia surprising Fitz.
"Wow, what's gotten into you?" asked Fitz.
"Nothing, just an observation" she replied wondering if she had said too much. Olivia slid out of Fitz's embrace and pulled his shirt on as she padded to the kitchen for a glass of water. Fitz picked up his cellphone and dialed his home number. He joined Olivia in the kitchen.
"Hi Jackie" she heard him say, "Can I talk to the kids?"
"Hi Sweetheart" his face lit up when he heard Karen's voice.
"Hi Dad" Karen was anxious to talk to Fitz, "Can I go to Angela's birthday party this weekend?"
"I have to talk to her parents" Fitz replied, "Give me their number and I'll get in touch with them tomorrow." He grabbed a piece of paper from the counter then turned to Olivia and mouthed "pen?"
"In my purse" she whispered moving past him and back to the bedroom.
Fitz opened Olivia's purse and began searching for a pen. He found one and Karen gave him the phone number.
"Are you being a good girl for Jackie?" Fitz asked.
"Of course, Daddy" replied Karen, "But I'm sad I didn't get to see Liv today."
"You'll see her soon" Fitz assured her, slightly confused by her statement.
"I know, I just miss her" Karen answered.
"I know you do Sweetie," he knew exactly how his daughter felt missing Olivia because he missed her desperately when they were apart.
"Do you wanna talk to Gerry?" Karen asked him, "I am going to have a snack."
"Sure thing" Fitz responded, "Sleep well, Honey. I love you."
"Love you too Daddy" she whispered, "Here's Ger."
"Hi Daddy!" called Gerry into the phone.
"Hey Ger," beamed Fitz, "How was your day?"
"It was the best day ever" enthused Gerry.
"Oh yeah, what made it so great?" Fitz asked, "School?"
"All of the kids at school are jealous because I have the prettiest Mommy" Gerry said, "The party was so fun!"
"Oh right, I forgot about your party" recalled Fitz, "I'm glad it was fun." He paused for a moment, thinking, "But how did the kids see your Mommy?"
"Well not My Mommy Mellie" retorted Gerry as if Fitz should understand, "My Liv."
Fitz was stunned into silence, sure he had misunderstood what his son had said. He knew that Gerry had an active imagination but couldn't figure out why he would make up a story about seeing Olivia.
"I'm glad you had a good day" Fitz stated still deep in thought, "Are you being good for Jackie?"
"Yes Dad" Gerry rolled his eyes, "I'm gonna go eat my snack."
"Okay, be good and be sure to brush your teeth."
"I know Dad" Gerry sounded exasperated, "Love you, Goodnight."
"Goodnight Buddy" Fitz uttered as the phone disconnected.
Fitz reached into Olivia's purse to replace the pen and saw the frame Gerry had made peeking out. He moved to pick it up and gasped when he saw the photo. He recalled Olivia's comment from earlier about Mellie not being a mother. Fitz carried the picture into the bedroom where he found her reading a book about the history of Pennsylvania.
"A little light reading about my home state?" he asked with a crooked grin.
"I've always had an interest in Pennsylvania," she returned his smile as he climbed under the covers next to her.
"So when I was putting your pen back I found this" he held up the frame.
Olivia blushed slightly and tried to gauge if he was upset, "He invited me and after you told me how much he missed me I thought it would mean a lot to him."
"You are incredible" he smiled.
"You're not mad?" she asked, relieved.
"Mad? You made that kid's day" Fitz moved closer to Olivia, "and he tells me tonight that his friends are jealous of how gorgeous his Mom is."
"Was Mellie…" she began.
"You" interjected Fitz, "he meant you. His friends think you're his 'pretty Mommy'."
"I'm not trying to take her place, Fitz" Olivia felt bad.
"I'm not upset Livie, you made him so happy" Fitz beamed pressing his lips to her neck, "And that makes me happy."
"Oh?" whispered Olivia relishing the feeling of his hot mouth on her neck.
"Pretty Mommy" Fitz said in his deep baritone.
"What can I do for you Governor?" she asked playfully.
"Take off your clothes" he breathed. The sound of his voice and the words he spoke caused a wetness to pull between her thighs.
"If you insist" she unbuttoned the top button of the shirt.
"I can't let my son have all the fun with Pretty Mommy" Fitz smirked, reaching to help her with the buttons, "You are full of surprises Olivia."
His warm breath delighted her skin as his mouth moved from her neck down between her breasts. He paused, licking circles along her sternum, then trailed his tongue along her abdomen. Olivia felt his strong hands skim her inner thighs stopping just short of her waiting heat. He looked up from between her legs. Their eyes met in a searing stare neither breaking the bond even as Fitz began to trace his tongue over her clit. Knowing he traveled so far to deliver news that he knew she needed to hear from him in person brought a heightened arousal to Olivia. She fought to keep her eyes open as his pace increased and her hands ran through his curls. He kept his eyes trained on her, savoring the pleasure that shown on her face.
Fitz pulled his mouth from her long enough to suck two fingers into his mouth then sink them into her wetness.
"Oh Fitz" she continued looking into his eyes saying so much more than the words her brain allowed her mouth to speak.
Fitz watched her, wriggling beneath him. She was perfection. Her body, her lips, the way she said his name, and the power she had over him. All she needed to do was say one word or give him one look and he was at her mercy. He wanted to be inside of her in that moment but he knew he needed to take his time. This was about the two weeks they had been separated and his fear that she wouldn't believe that Mellie's baby wasn't his.
"Livie" he hummed against her clit, "My Livie"
The sound of her name echoing from his lips against her most sensitive spot muddled her senses. She felt the pleasure begin in her toes, curling them, it lagged up her legs following the same path his strong hands traveled. Then the surge exploded at her center as Fitz nipped and licked her clit. He pressed his two fingers deep into her as her body rose to meet him. He was forcing her body to experience every second of pleasure.
When she stilled under his touch he slowly pulled his fingers from her. He moved to bring them to his mouth but she caught his wrist and pulled his hand to her mouth. She leisurely licked each finger, sucking it deep into her mouth, never letting her eyes leave his. When she felt his erection twitch against her hip she reached for it.
"Olivia" he moaned against her neck, "I love you"
Olivia rolled him to his back, not allowing her hand to lose contact with his erection. She straddled his abdomen facing his feet, still slowly stroking his length. He could feel her warm juices run along the muscles of his abdomen. He ran his hands along her spine not able to pull his eyes away from the way her firm ass slid up his torso as she moved her mouth closer to his erection. Her body blocked his view of what she was doing so his breath caught when he felt her nails drag along his balls while her tongue traveled a path from the base to the tip of his cock then her mouth enveloped his entire length.
"I missed you Livie"
She continued to move her mouth over his length, teasing with her tongue, changing her pace from slow and leisurely to fast and unrelenting then back again. As much as he felt like he knew her body, she knew his just as well. She knew when to slow so he wouldn't climax too quickly, she knew the perfect pressure of a lick or a suck and she knew how to make him forget about everything else that existed in the world. When she was touching him he had absolute focus.
Fitz felt his orgasm approaching, he curled his torso so he could reach her. His hands reached her breasts, running her nipples between his fingers. His contracted abs pressed against her clit and she slid herself over them at the same pace his hands teased her breasts. The scent of her rose to his nostrils further provoking his desire. He wanted to take control, to grab her and push her onto the bed and have his way with her but he loved watching her work. He loved feeling her all over him, awakening every one of his senses simultaneously.
"Livie" his voice was deeper than she had ever heard it and a new wave of desire swept over her. Olivia pulled her mouth from him and slid her wetness down his torso until it made contact with his quivering erection. It bumped her clit evoking a small moan from her. The limited contact with her made his skin yearn for more, "I need you to touch me, Olivia."
The sound of her full name caused her to turn and look into Fitz's face. She saw everything she wanted to say to him reflected in his expression. She kept her eyes on him as she slid her wetness slowly down his shaft. He watched the muscles of her back tighten as she moved up and down on top of him but he wanted more contact. He leaned up, wrapping an arm around her waist and helping her ride his cock. He gripped her shoulder, her waist, her thighs, any part of her that was within his reach. He bit at her neck as an overwhelming tension built inside of him. As her walls gripped his cock he needed her mouth on his. He gripped her neck moving his mouth to her ear, "Turn around Olivia" he growled feeling her quiver beneath his breath.
"Fitz" she breathed then turned to face him straddling his lap. She wrapped her legs around his waist, grinding her center down onto him feeling his cock grow harder with the contact. Their lips met in a rush of passion, pressing together in a tangle of lips and tongues. Their hands left marks on each other's flesh, deep red scratches trailing down each of their backs. His thumbs dug into her hips as he dragged her down onto him. The temperature in the room was sweltering. Olivia drew her teeth over his shoulder as their pace increased and she gripped him tighter. Fitz relished the smell of Olivia's perfume and soap and shampoo and their passion. He slowed long enough to sample the skin below her ear, he loved the way she tasted.
Olivia felt her orgasm approaching and moved her hands to Fitz's hair. Fitz moved his arm under her thigh allowing him to thrust deeper into her heat. He groaned in appreciation of the added depth and pulled his face back slightly to look into her eyes. Her pupils were dilated and he could barely see the tawny rim that surrounded them. He saw unmistakable desire burning in her eyes causing him to pick up the pace of his thrusting.
"Don't stop Fitz" she spoke, not breaking their eye contact, "Come with me" her voice was slightly louder.
"Olivia" Fitz's voice cracked with emotion and he gripped her tighter in preparation of his release. He thrust into her twice more before he watched her orgasm peak.
"Oh God, Fitz" she screamed when his cock met her g spot one final time. The sound of her moans and her lurid scream brought his own climax roaring over him.
"Olivia…My Livie….I…." she felt his seed spill into her and collapsed against his chest. They were both panting as they lavished leisurely kisses upon one another. She laid her head on his chest enjoying the contact, unsure of how much time they had left to lie together.
"You never call me Olivia" she whispered against his damp skin.
"I call you Olivia sometimes" he laughed causing her head to jostle.
"Only when you're upset with me" she countered, "or when you're trying to pretend like we're just colleagues."
"So I won't call you Olivia anymore," he pulled her body flush with his and kissed her deeply.
"I didn't say you couldn't" she ran her fingers over his chest, "I just said that you usually don't call me Olivia. It's usually 'Livie' or 'My Livie'."
"Well Livie, My Livie, Olivia," he kissed the tip of her nose then held her chin in his hand, "I absolutely love you."
"Ditto" she grinned before he dipped his lips to hers.
A ringing phone broke their dialogue. Both turned to their side of the bed to check their phones. Olivia tapped to answer the call from a number she didn't recognize, "Olivia Pope"
"Liv, its Mellie" she felt a wave of nausea at the sound of Mellie's voice.
"Hello Mellie" choked Olivia, "What can I do for you?"
"Two things, actually" Mellie sounded downright giddy, "First, do you know where my husband is?"
"No, the last time I talked to him on the phone he said he was heading into a meeting" Olivia lied, "Maybe you should check with Cyrus."
"Maybe you're right," said Mellie, "It just seems that every time I can't find Fitz he's with you."
"Sorry, I haven't seen him" Olivia refused to allow Mellie to goad her into an argument, "What was the other thing you needed?"
"Since you're part of the 'Grant for President' team I wanted you to be one of the first to know that Fitz and I are having another baby," Mellie sounded elated, or gloating, Olivia wasn't sure, "Ahhh….I'm pregnant Liv. Isn't that fantastic?!"
"Congratulations" Olivia tried to sound excited.
"Of course that means that the divorce is off and I guess you're going to have to stop sleeping with my husband" Mellie supposed, "Maybe you can ask out that Captain Ballard that you danced with at the benefit."
"Maybe" agreed Olivia, her voice flat.
"Fitz is such a great dad, he's always so attentive when I'm pregnant" Mellie continued, "I almost think he's more turned on by me when I'm pregnant."
Olivia felt her hands shaking and worried that she would pass out. She wanted to yell at Mellie, to tell her that she had just finished a mind-blowing session of lovemaking with Fitz, and let her know what bullshit it was to think that Mellie was carrying Fitz's baby. She bit her tongue and let Mellie believe she had won. She kept telling herself that the longer Mellie thought she had the upper hand the easier it would be to catch her off-guard.
"Mellie, listen I have to go I have plans," Olivia said as calmly as possible.
"I'll keep you updated on the baby, I'm sure you'll want to work that into our press" cooed Mellie, "I'm just so excited Liv, it's like a miracle."
"It really is" Olivia muttered, "Bye, Mellie"
"Bye Liv" and the line went dead. Olivia sat holding the phone in her shaking hand. She stared at it, processing the conversation then she looked to Fitz. He saw overwhelming hurt in her eyes and took her in his arms.
"What did she want?" he whispered against her hair while he rubbed her arm and back lightly.
"She is looking for you and she wanted to tell me your exciting news" Olivia's voice sounded hollow.
Fitz pulled back so he could look into her eyes again, "Livie, you know that baby isn't mine."
"I want to know that," Olivia began, "I want to believe you but she knows you could demand a paternity test. Why would she lie?"
"She's desperate, Olivia," Fitz held tight to her hands, "I need you to believe me. Not just because you want to but because you truly believe."
"Then get a paternity test" she said flatly.
"I already talked to my attorney on the way here," Fitz assured, "He was sending notice to her attorney today."
"Why is this happening" the dizziness was returning, "I believe you. I know that you love me and that 16 weeks ago you were here with me…"
"I haven't had sex with Mellie since I met you" Fitz ran his fingers between hers, "I only want you Livie." He drew circles on her palm with his finger, "I need you to trust me."
"I do" she still wanted this to be a nightmare.
"Livie, I know you, and I know when you are saying something just to appease someone" his voice was bordering on urgency, "She is doing this to break us up. We need to be a team."
Olivia sat up on her knees and moved closer to Fitz, "I believe you" she whispered looking directly into his eyes, "I am your teammate. I'm here for you always. You aren't going to get rid of me. I just want her gone."
"Then we'll do it" he kissed her lips lightly, "together."
She cuddled into him, resting her head on his chest, "I love you" she whispered, her eyes closed.
"Ditto" he replied.
He held her like that for several minutes until, again, they were interrupted by the ringing of a phone, this time it was Fitz's.
"I think we should start turning off our phones when we're together" he laughed as he reached for the phone, still holding Olivia to his chest, "Hello?"
"Governor Grant?" the woman on the other end asked.
"Yes" Fitz pulled Olivia tighter to him. She could feel his tension.
"This is Debbie, I'm a nurse at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia…" the woman kept talking but Fitz couldn't hear her. He dropped the phone, a ringing in his ears, and pounding in his chest.
Olivia saw the fear on Fitz's face and heard a voice still coming from his phone.
"Fitz" she said, "Fitz, what's wrong?"
He didn't answer but held her hands tightly. Olivia reached for the phone, "Hello?"
"Is this Mrs. Grant?" the woman asked.
Olivia paused for a moment, "Yes it is."
"Ma'am I'm sorry, this is Debbie, I'm a nurse at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia," the woman continued, "Your son was brought into the Emergency Department."
"Gerry, is he okay?" Olivia felt her stomach drop and her hands start to shake.
"He's going to be fine but you need to come right away" the nurse replied, "He had a little fall. We are going to keep him overnight in the PICU for observation."
"We'll be right there" Olivia hung up the phone, "Fitz, you have to go, you can take my car, come on."
Fitz got dressed quickly, time seeming to move at a glacial pace, "Livie, what if he isn't okay? You need to come with me."
"Fitz, you know that isn't smart" Olivia kissed his cheek.
"Olivia" he nearly shouted, "I don't care about the election or the optics in the press or anything right not except you coming with me to help our son."
"Your son" she corrected.
"Olivia, he loves you and if he needs the people that love him around him for him to get better then I need you to be there," Fitz's eyes were moist and his voice unsteady, "He needs you to be there Livie. He needs you."
She pushed the cautious Olivia aside and thought about Gerry…and Fitz, "Okay," she said quietly, "I'll call Mark. He'll bring the car."
"We'll take my Mom's helicopter" Fitz said grabbing her hand, "Mark can drop us off at the heliport."
"You have a helicopter?" Olivia asked as they walked outside to wait for the car.
Fitz didn't answer just held her close to his side. She slid her arms around his waist and placed a kiss on his cheek, "He's going to be fine" she whispered.
"Just keep telling me that Livie," she had never seen him so terrified and it broke her heart.
"The nurse said he's going to be okay," repeated Olivia as much to convince herself as to convince him, "He's at the best children's hospital in the country. He's getting the best care."
Mark pulled up with the car and rushed to open the door for Olivia and Fitz.
"Thanks for coming so quickly Mark" she said with a quick hug, "We need to get to the heliport as fast as we can."
With that Olivia followed Fitz into the backseat and they sped away. Olivia held Fitz's hand, interlacing her fingers with his. He leaned his head on her shoulder and allowed a tear to run down his cheek.
"I could lose him" he said softly, "I let you walk away from me in California and I sent my children to be raised by their nanny while I pursued a dream that wasn't even mine. And I could lose any of you in a second."
"You're not going to lose me and Gerry will be fine" she replied stroking his cheek.
They rode the rest of the way in silence holding one another tight. They boarded the helicopter and arrived at the hospital thirty minutes later. As they entered the hospital reporters were gathered outside shouting questions.
"No comment" yelled Fitz as he pulled Olivia through the crowd and into the hospital. They approached the desk, "I got a call that my son is here, Gerry Grant?"
"I'll take you to his room," the woman said leading them down a hallway to one of the emergency department's trauma bays. Gerry was lying on a stretcher wearing a cervical collar with multiple IVs in his arms. Fitz rushed to his side, "Gerry" he called, alarmed.
"Daddy" the little boy answered starting to cry.
"It's okay Ger," Fitz ran his fingers through Gerry's curls, "What happened?"
"Governor Grant" said the doctor entering the room and shaking Fitz's hand, "I'm Dr. Green the director of Emergency Medicine. Gerry had a fall from a bunk bed from what we are told. He hit his head on the dresser on the way down. He has a pretty severe concussion so we're going to watch him overnight at least."
"Is he going to be okay?" Fitz reached for Olivia's hand again, squeezing it tightly.
"He should recover full neurologic function but it's going to take some time," the doctor explained.
"Whatever he needs, we'll get for him" Fitz assured looking back at his son and maintaining his hold on Olivia's hand.
"We'll have him transferred to the ICU in just a few minutes" the doctor said, "Let me know if there is anything you need in the meantime."
"Thank you, Dr. Green" Fitz said, shaking the doctor's hand again.
Fitz turned back to Gerry, "How are you feeling Buddy?"
"My head hurts" Gerry responded, "and I was scared because you weren't here. I just wanted you or Liv with me."
Olivia felt her heart warm at Gerry's statement, "Hi Ger" she whispered.
"My Liv, you came" Gerry said with excitement, "I missed you."
"I'm here Buddy," she touched her finger lightly to his curls, "You're being so brave."
"Will you stay with me?" he asked looking from Liv to Fitz.
"I'll be here with you until you get to go home" responded Fitz, "You won't be able to get rid of me."
"Will you stay Liv?" he asked.
"I don't know if I can" she smiled continuing to stroke his curls, "Usually they just let Mommies and Daddies stay."
"Well you're my Pretty Mommy" said Gerry, "That's what I call you at school."
"My baby boy!" Mellie's shrieking voice came echoing down the hallway followed closely by the woman herself, "Are you okay?"
"Mellie, he needs quiet" said Fitz, "You can stop the theatrics there are no reporters in here."
"I'm concerned about my son," she scowled at Fitz, "and after the evening I've had I am not in the mood to argue."
"Mommy I'm okay" said Gerry quietly, "I just have to sleep over one night."
"I'm glad you're okay" Mellie said bending to kiss his forehead.
"My Liv came and she's going to stay with me" Olivia heard the words and immediately felt the room closing in around her. She held tighter to Fitz's hand and waited for Mellie's reaction.
"My Liv?" she bit turning her attention to Fitz and Olivia, "Who came up with that little nickname?"
"Gerry did," Fitz held, "He and Livie have grown close."
"I'm his mother and I don't want her here" Mellie's voice was shrill.
Olivia turned to Fitz, "I'm going to go get a cup of coffee."
"I want Liv to stay Mommy" Gerry said, "I want Daddy and My Liv here."
"Well what about Mommy?" she asked in her sweetest tone.
"You can stay too if you want to" replied Gerry, "but I want Liv to read to me and Daddy to tell me jokes."
"Fitzgerald, can I speak to you in the hallway?" Mellie spat turning on her heel and walking out the door. Fitz followed behind giving Olivia a small smile as he disappeared out the door.
"I don't want her near my children" Mellie seethed.
"I don't want you near the children," Fitz replied unmoved, "especially in light of the new addition who I can only assume will look an awful lot like Robert Owens."
"This baby is yours Fitz"
"Unless it was an immaculate conception that's impossible and you know it" Fitz insisted, "Tomorrow your attorney can tell you all about how things are going to be from here on out. You are going to get a paternity test and you will see our children only if they choose to see you and Robert will resign from Congress and there will be an official investigation into your family's financial dealings."
Mellie's mouth dropped open, "You wouldn't."
"I told you not to push me Mellie" Fitz's expression was ice cold, "You left me no choice. You hoped that the pregnancy would break up Livie and me."
"She knows this baby could be yours" Mellie interjected.
"She knows that I wouldn't touch you with a ten foot poll" replied Fitz, "I told you to leave us alone and now you've sealed your fate. Yours and all the people who care about you. You let your blind ambition ruin their lives."
"You'll never get elected" she said feebly.
"I don't care Mellie" he avowed, "Why don't you go home."
"I'm not leaving my son" she insisted.
Fitz gripped her upper arm tightly and brought his face close to hers, "Make no mistake that you are not going to stay here with my son. You aren't a mother, you're just a woman who gave birth."
The words hit Mellie hard, physically knocking her backwards. She allowed her eyes to meet his. She saw nothing there except contempt.
"Go home Mellie" he said releasing her arms, "Go home."
She turned and walked out of the hospital while he walked back into Gerry's room. Olivia was laying on the edge of the stretcher reading a book to Gerry. She rubbed his curls lightly as she voiced the animals in the story. When she finished she kissed his forehead and whispered, "I love you Buddy"
"I love you too Liv" he replied reaching up and touching her hair, "I wish you were my real Mommy."
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