Chapter 38
Olivia rushed around her apartment straightening throw pillows and adjusting pictures. She was waiting for Fitz to pick her up. They were meeting her parents for dinner at Gramercy Tavern. She had always credited her father with her interest in politics so she thought he would enjoy the opportunity to meet Fitz and discuss policy. It was also a nice excuse to spend time with the man she loved. Her phone rang and she answered, "Hello"
"Hi" she heard Fitz's baritone voice bringing a smile to her lips.
"Hi"
"Livie, I'm really nervous about meeting your parents" Fitz admitted, "Is your dad a big man?"
Olivia laughed, "You bet and he owns lots of guns."
"I hope you're joking" he said with a cautious laugh.
"Fitz, relax" she breathed in her most soothing voice, "Are you almost here?"
"That's why I called, I'm just around the corner," she heard relief in his voice, "I'll be at your door in ten minutes."
"Okay, see you then."
"Bye Livie"
"Bye"
Olivia went back to her tidying finally admitting to herself that she was nervous about her parents meeting Fitz as well. She wanted them to like him but she wasn't sure how she would tell them that he was so much more than the candidate she worked for, more than the handsome governor of Pennsylvania, more than a married man she was having an affair with. She looked down at her bracelet and forced herself to smile. He loved her, she believed that wholeheartedly, but she worried that she would always be thought of as his mistress. She wondered if anyone could really understand their situation. From the outside she was part of the events that led to the end of a marriage. To the uninformed eye she was a home wrecker. The truth was that they had never intended it to happen. She reasoned that the marriage was over, that Mellie's betrayal ended their union long before she and Fitz had met. But she knew what her parents would think. She knew the disappointed look her father would get and the stern lecture her mother would give her. Olivia felt it best that they not tell her parents about their relationship yet. Fitz had begrudgingly agreed.
The doorbell rang and she nearly skipped to answer it. She opened the door and was nearly floored by the handsome man standing in her doorway. Fitz was dressed in well-fitting black slacks, a white button down opened just far enough to tease at the chiseled physique underneath, and a jacket. She stood for a moment allowing herself to take him in.
"Enjoying the view?" Fitz asked tipping his hips slightly, "Are you ready to go?"
"Let me get my coat" Olivia replied tearing her eyes away from him long enough to turn back to her apartment and retrieve her coat and purse. Fitz took her hand, interlacing their fingers, and they walked to his waiting car. The driver opened the door for the couple and they ducked in, hands still clasped.
Olivia glanced at Fitz, "Are you okay?" she asked with a smile.
"Really nervous, that's all" Fitz replied, "I just want your parents to like me. I want your father to think I'm good enough for his only daughter."
"Fitz," Olivia stroked his cheek lightly, "I know that you're good enough. My father will love you because I love you."
"I just wish we could be honest" Fitz slid his arm around Olivia's shoulder pulling her closer, "I want to tell the entire world how much I love Olivia Caroline Pope. But before you go on about timing and optics and propriety I know why we have to keep things quiet for now."
He smiled and kissed her lightly upon the lips, "Did I mention how much I love this outfit?"
"Why thank you Governor" she blushed as his hand stroked her shoulder.
"I can't stop thinking about what's underneath" he moved his lips to her collar bone, "Those bras and little thongs you wear drive me utterly wild."
"I'm glad you like them" she smiled up into his blue eyes. She could see his anxiety brewing just beneath the surface. It was an anxiety she hadn't seen in Fitz for months. Anxiety in Fitz sometimes resembled dishonesty. Olivia needed him to be calm, or at least calmer to give him the best chance of impressing her parents.
She watched Fitz wringing his hands and biting his lip, deep in his nervous thoughts. Olivia pulled his hand from his lap, holding it in hers. She brought his hand to her lips placing light kisses on each of his knuckles.
"Livie, I can't remember when I've been this nervous," he admitted quietly.
"Maybe I can help you relax" she smiled, releasing his hand and turning to straddle his lap, "take your mind off of meeting my parents."
Fitz pulled her against him, pressing his lips to hers as he ran his hands along the outside of her thighs. Feeling her on top of him dissipated any anxiety that remained. He focused on her hands in his hair, the feeling of her warm skin beneath his touch, and her heat separated by just a few layers of fabric from his burgeoning erection. Her smell calmed his nerves and the now familiar way she slid her tongue against his mouth before tangling with his. Olivia began sliding herself along his lap.
"Olivia" he broke their kiss and ran his fingers along her neck, "sit still or you're going to make me lose it."
She let out a disappointed sigh and stuck out her lower lip for emphasis. Fitz took the opportunity to capture her bottom lip and sucked on it lightly then deepened the kiss.
"Don't pout, Livie," he breathed against her lips, "I promise I'll make it up to you later."
Olivia pulled back giving Fitz a devilish grin, "I'm going to hold you to that" she replied before returning her lips to his. They continued to kiss and caress one another over their clothes until the restaurant came into view. Then it was Olivia's turn to be nervous. She straightened her clothes and pulled a mirror from her purse to check her hair and makeup. She took a few deep breaths and replaced the mirror. When the car came to a stop she quickly leaned over and kissed Fitz's lips briefly. She wiped the evidence of her lipstick from his mouth and smiled her most reassuring smile, "Ready?"
"As I'll ever be" he grinned back pulling her hand to his lips and kissing it gently.
X-X
Maya and Eli Pope sat waiting for Olivia and Fitz to arrive at the restaurant. Eli always prided himself on being early so they had arrived fifteen minutes before their reservation.
"How is the new exhibit coming along?" Maya asked.
"We're still looking for a few pieces but it's coming together" Eli replied in reference to the geology exhibit he was curating at the Smithsonian. He glanced at his watch, "Olivia is never late. I wonder what's keeping her."
"Maybe Governor Grant was delayed" offered Maya, "He has a lot on his plate right now."
"I'm still not sure why Olivia left her job at the firm to work for him" Eli said, "She doesn't need to get involved in politics."
"Well she gets her interest in politics from you, Dear" Maya smiled, "and she really seems to like working with the Governor. She talks about him constantly and she has helped him a lot with his son from what she's told me."
"How does she have time to date her mystery man when she's spending all of this time with work?" wondered Eli, "It sounds like she's getting pretty serious about this guy and we haven't even met him."
"She told me he travels a lot so they end up talking on the phone quite a bit" Maya responded, "But it does sound like they are getting very serious."
"I hope she doesn't lose focus at work just because she thinks she wants to get married," Eli stated, "I have told her time and time again, men come and go."
"Eli, everyone wants to find that special someone" said Maya patting her husband's arm, "She's barely dated because she has been so focused on her professional success. I'd like to see her settle down and find happiness with someone…maybe have a few babies."
X-X
Olivia checked her watch, they were right on-time which meant that her parents would be waiting for them. They checked that they were separated by what they affectionately called their "public distance" and walked towards the restaurant. Fitz held the door for Olivia letting his hand touch the small of her back as she moved past him. They approached the hostess, "Hi, reservation for Grant" Fitz gave his best politician smile to the young woman.
"Here it is" she said looking at the reservation book, "the other two members of your party have already arrived. Right this way."
"I knew they'd be here already" Olivia whispered, "They're always early."
"We got this Livie," Fitz squeezed her hand quickly as a means of reassurance.
"Olivia" her father rose from the table and hugged her briefly.
"Hi Dad" she replied, "This is Governor Grant"
"Governor" Eli offered his hand and Fitz shook it firmly.
"Please call me Fitz," he smiled, "It is great to meet you Mr. Pope."
Olivia's mom rounded the table and hugged her daughter warmly, "It's so great to see you Sweetie."
"It's good to see you too, Mom" Olivia replied. She stepped aside so Maya and Fitz could shake hands.
"Mrs. Pope, it's wonderful to meet you" beamed Fitz suddenly feeling much more confident, "Livie has told me so much about you."
"Livie?" Maya looked towards her daughter. Olivia pretended that she didn't notice the nickname and waited as Fitz pulled out her chair so she could have a seat at the table. He pushed her chair closer to the table and ran his fingers over her shoulders when he let go of the chair. She welcomed the contact as a reminder they were a team.
They sat in silence for several minutes looking over the menu and wine list. A few times Olivia whispered something to Fitz and he leaned over to look at what she was pointing to on her menu. The waiter arrived to take their order. Fitz watched as Olivia and Eli discussed which wine they wanted, finally settling for a 1998 Gravner Breg. The four then ordered their meals, Fitz resisting the urge to order for Olivia. Though she never felt like she was the type of woman who wanted a man to order for her, she loved when Fitz did. It was further proof that he knew her so well inside and out. Fitz enjoyed ordering for her on the few dates they had gone on. He found it incredibly sexy to take control of what the powerful fixer would eat. He also relished watching her enjoy a meal he had chosen for her. They had an unspoken agreement when it was just the two of them, he picked the food and she picked the wine.
The sommelier arrived with the wine, Olivia approved, and a glass was poured for each of them. Fitz took a small sip of the wine, it was delicious.
"Mr. Pope, it's obvious where Olivia gets her knowledge about wine," stated Fitz, "This is really fabulous."
"One of our favorites isn't it Olivia?" he turned his attention to his daughter.
"Yes Dad" she sounded timid around her father.
Fitz looked to Olivia while he took another sip of his wine, "You always pick a really great wine" he smiled. He intended to cheer her up and it seemed to work as she returned a small grin and reached under the table to touch his hand.
When the waiter brought their meals the conversation became more comfortable. Eli and Fitz discussed politics while Maya and Olivia caught up on what each of them had busied themselves doing over the past several weeks.
"Fitz I understand you're facing a tough race" Eli said.
"It does seem to be shaping up to be a close race" agreed Fitz, "That's why we brought Liv…Olivia on board to help us out. She's the best." He smiled at the now blushing Olivia and patted her hand, a gesture not lost on Maya.
"Fitz will really make a fantastic president" added Olivia, "He has some great ideas that have the potential to change the country."
"And you don't think your personal difficulties might hamper your ability to get elected?" Maya asked, catching both Fitz and Olivia off-guard.
"I'm not sure I understand" Fitz tried to play dumb.
"Your divorce, the photos of your wife leaving the hospital while your son was still in the ICU" Maya explained.
"Livie is handling all of that for me so I think we'll be fine" replied Fitz confidently, "She really is the best at what she does." He snuck a wink in when he looked in her direction and patted her thigh.
When they finished dinner Fitz insisted on paying for their meal and they stepped outside.
"How about a walk around the park" suggested Fitz standing closer to Olivia than was likely appropriate, "It's just a half a block and I know Livie likes to walk after a meal."
"I'd like that" Maya replied looking to Eli for his reaction. As usual he was difficult to read but agreed to the walk in the park.
"Is that okay with you Livie?" he asked her, "I don't want you to get too cold." He put his coat around her shoulders.
"I'd like that" she replied taking a deep inhale breathing in his scent as she pulled Fitz's coat tighter around her. The foursome walked in the direction of the park. Fitz and Eli discussed the law and politics while Olivia and her mother chatted a few paces ahead of them.
"Have you been out with your boyfriend lately?" asked Maya.
"I've been busy, Mom" replied Olivia fighting the urge to look back at Fitz, "But we've been able to spend some time together."
"Did you hear that Katherine Worthington got engaged?" Maya asked, "Her mother called me the other day."
"I saw it in the paper" Olivia looked at her feet, "I haven't seen Kate since boarding school. She looked so happy."
"He works on Wall Street, sounds like he has a really fantastic job" Maya continued, "Do you think your mystery man could be 'the one'?"
"I think he could be," all the issues surrounding her relationship with Fitz filled her mind, "but it's really complicated."
Maya stopped and took Olivia's hands in hers, "Sweetheart, if you love him it isn't complicated. Tell him how you feel and what you want."
"It's not as easy as it sounds, Mom" Olivia wanted to tell her mother about Fitz, "Working on the campaign and traveling, we don't get much time alone."
"I noticed that you and the Governor seem close…" Maya began.
"We spend a lot of time together," Olivia explained, "He's a really good hearted man."
Maya nodded at her daughter, there was something in her eyes when she talked about Fitz. They arrived at the park and Maya moved to Eli's side. Fitz stepped next to Olivia, too close to her, she thought.
"Remember our first date?" he breathed close to her ear, "You let me hold your hand while we walked through the park."
"I remember" she whispered and slid her hand into his, "I kissed you by that little garden"
"And then you attacked me in an elevator" he laughed, "And made me take you back to my hotel room."
Olivia hit Fitz playfully in the arm, "Oh right, I attacked you" she laughed and nuzzled into him slightly, forgetting that her parents weren't far away. He laughed along with her and fought the urge to put his arms around her but whispered low, "I love you Livie"
They reached the garden where Olivia and Fitz had kissed. She felt the excruciating sexual tension of that night all over again. She remembered him pulling her hips against him and how his touch lit her skin ablaze. Olivia started to walk past but Fitz caught her wrist and before she knew it she was standing right in front of him again, looking up into his eyes. The reality of other eyes hit them and they quickly separated.
"Quite a romantic walk" said Maya looking from Eli to Olivia and Fitz.
"It's chilly" replied Eli, "Maybe we should get back. It's late and I'm sure Olivia has to be up early in the morning."
"I think our little girl can take care of herself" Maya smiled watching her daughter laugh with the Governor, "Why don't we head home."
"Well, I guess the Governor will be sure she gets home safely" replied Eli.
"Sweetheart, we're going to go home" called Maya.
Olivia turned in the direction of her parents, "Are you sure?" she asked, "We could stop and get a nightcap."
"I'm tired and your father has to be up early" replied Maya as they embraced, "Why don't you enjoy a nightcap with the Governor."
"Mom" Olivia blushed at Maya.
"He seems fantastic, Olivia" Maya's face softened, "I just hope this divorce business doesn't have anything to do with you."
"He's wonderful" Olivia felt relief wash over her, "But Dad…"
"I won't say anything to your father" Maya assured, "You can tell him when the time is right."
Olivia hugged Maya again and whispered, "I love him Mom. It makes me so sad to think that my engagement announcement may never be in the society pages like Kate's."
Maya pulled back and took Olivia's cheeks in her hands, "Don't worry about things like that. Just be happy."
Olivia hugged Eli, "It was great seeing you Dad."
"Take care, Olivia" he replied.
Fitz shook hands with Eli and reached to shake hands with Maya who instead pulled him into a hug.
"You'll make sure Olivia gets home safe?" she asked with a twinkle in her eye.
"Of course, Ma'am" Fitz replied.
Fitz and Olivia watched as Maya and Eli disappeared around a bend in the path.
"Did I do okay?" Fitz asked, "Do you think they liked me?"
Olivia chuckled straightening the collar of Fitz's shirt, "They loved you." She pulled him down to her for a kiss, "I've wanted to do that all night."
He wrapped his arms around her dainty waist and pulled her against him. She rested her head on his chest listening to his heartbeat and enjoying being in his arms.
"Can I interest you in a nightcap Governor?" Olivia asked looking up into his eyes, "There is a good bar about half a block away."
"Ms. Pope, you know that I can't be in a bar with you" Fitz said in a hushed tone, his lips just inches from hers, "Because you and me and alcohol equals dirty dirty things and we don't need those things splashed across the headlines."
"Okay," Olivia said stepping back slightly.
Fitz sensed her disappointment and pulled her back to him, "How about I do as your Mom requested and make sure you get home safely?" he nibbled her earlobe, "We can call the kids…drink some wine…see where the night takes us."
Olivia couldn't help but smile at his crooked grin, "I guess that sounds nice."
"You guess? You guess?" he reached his hands to cup her ass and nibbled on her collarbone playfully, "What could be more fun than that?"
They started to walk back towards Fitz's car. Fitz laced his fingers with hers. It had been nearly a week since they spent the night together at Fitz's house. That night had changed so much for Olivia. Allowing herself to have sex with Fitz in his house, in his bed, had permitted her to imagine what life would be like if she ever really married Fitz. There seemed to be so many things standing in their way. His divorce from Mellie, the fight for custody of Gerry and Karen, the election, Cyrus, and her parents. She wanted to believe in their dream but some days she wondered if it wouldn't be better to find a less complicated relationship.
They reached the car and climbed into the backseat. Olivia sat in silence for several minutes staring at nothing in particular. Fitz could sense something was bothering her.
"Livie, are you okay?" he asked quietly, scooting himself closer to her.
"Fine" she replied not looking at him.
"I know something is bothering you" he whispered taking her hand and kissing it lightly, "Tell me what's wrong."
"I don't want to feel like what we're doing is wrong" she whispered without making eye contact, "I love you and I don't want to feel guilty about it anymore."
"Olivia, you have nothing to feel guilty about" he stroked her cheek, "What can I do?"
"Nothing, I'll feel better eventually" she gave a half smile.
"No, you fix things for me all the time," Fitz looked into her eyes, "Let me fix this for you."
Olivia paused, considering what her mother had said to her after dinner, "I want our dream, Fitz." Her voice was almost a whisper and she was afraid of how he would respond.
Olivia's phone rang piercing the tension that hung between them in the car.
"Olivia Pope" she answered.
"Olivia, its Sam, the paternity test results are back" said the voice on the other end. Olivia felt her heart start to race and her hands start to shake. Fitz noticed it too.
"Livie, what's wrong?" he whispered.
"And?" she asked against her better judgment. She was afraid the baby would be Fitz's. She didn't believe it was but nothing seemed to be what she expected when it came to Fitz, his campaign, and their relationship. "Who's the father?" she asked quietly.
The question drew Fitz's attention and he held her hand tightly to his lips.
"I didn't open them, I'll drop them off at your place in twenty minutes" Sam replied, "Instructions were that the information was for your eyes only."
"Thanks Sam" Olivia said, "I'll see you soon."
She hung up the phone and looked at Fitz, tears in her eyes. She laid her head on his chest then nuzzled into his neck. His fingers found her hair and his lips searched out hers. She kissed him hungrily, needing to feel connected to him, needing him to take away the pain she was feeling and the fear that had been eating at her since Fitz told her Mellie was pregnant. She could fix things, she was good at fixing things, but she had to admit she couldn't fix this. If Mellie was pregnant with Fitz's baby it would all be over and she knew it would crush her. Her whole life had been about him for months and now there was a very real threat to her happiness.
The car pulled up outside of Olivia's building and Olivia stepped out. Fitz didn't follow directly behind her.
"Are you coming up?" she asked.
"Only if you want me to" he replied sliding out of the car and moving close to her, "Do you want me to come up Livie?"
It always distorted her senses when he was so close to her. She was always distracted by something about him, his blue eyes, his scent, or the warmth of his breath. She slid her hand into his and looked down at their now entangled fingers. She looked back up to his eyes before answering, "I want you to come up, Fitz."
They walked, their hands still grasped, through the front door of her building and into the elevator. The doors closed and Olivia felt Fitz's hands in her hair again. She never knew someone touching her hair could make her so hot but her passion flared and their lips joined in a hungry kiss. She slid her leg along his until he caught her knee at his waist and slid his hand up her thigh. He broke their kiss, keeping his forehead pressed against hers, and looked down at her leg then kissed her lips anew.
"I can see up your dress" he mumbled against her mouth as his hand traveled towards her hip. Olivia moaned her response against his lips and pressed closer to him trying to move his hand higher. The doors opened on Olivia's floor and Fitz pulled her by the hand towards her door. He slowed his pace when he saw a man standing at the door.
"Can I help you?" asked Fitz standing between Olivia and the man.
"Hi Sam" Olivia said, moving past Fitz and hugging him.
"Here ya go," Sam said offering her a manila envelope, "Nice to see you Governor." He said in Fitz's direction then turned back to Olivia, "I know, you drop me if there is any mention of him being anywhere near here." He gestured in Fitz's direction, "You two have a good night."
"Who was that?" whispered Fitz as Olivia unlocked the door, "And what is in the envelope? Is that the results of Mellie's paternity test?"
"That was Sam, he helps me when I need information," replied Olivia, "and yes, this envelope has the answer that will determine our future."
They walked into the apartment and Olivia placed the envelope on the kitchen table before hanging up her coat. She returned to the kitchen and opened a bottle of wine, pouring a glass for each of them. She took a long drink and looked at the envelope that seemed to be taunting her from the kitchen table. Fitz followed her stare then moved behind her sliding his arms around her waist, his hands resting on her stomach.
"Open it Livie" he kissed her neck.
She slowly reached for the envelope, picking it up as though it might burn her. She carried it over to the couch and took a seat. Fitz sat close to her offering her a sip of wine. She gladly accepted the glass gulping the wine that remained then turned to the envelope.
"Here goes" her hands were shaking and her palms sweating, she felt nauseated and her heart felt like it would beat out of her chest, "I love you Fitz" she felt tears prick her eyes, "No matter what it says on this piece of paper….I am unconditionally in love with you."
Fitz took her hands, "Olivia, I'm not worried about what that piece of paper says. I know that baby isn't mine and I hope you do too."
"I'm not sure of anything anymore, Fitz" her eyes were moist, "I'm not sure of anything except that I love you, I'm in love with you."
She took Fitz's wine glass and finished his wine then tore open the envelope. She pulled out the papers contained inside and began to read. She flipped to the second page which contained the DNA results. The first result showed no match to Rob's DNA. Olivia's nausea increased as her eyes moved to the second result, listing Fitz. She read it five times before letting the papers slide to the floor. She crumpled into Fitz, tears fell unreservedly down her cheeks, shrieking sobs erupting from her as she quivered against him.
Fitz pulled her into his lap, placing soft kisses into her hair. He ran his hand over her cheeks and into her hair. Her tearstained face turned to his and her lips captured his mouth. Her tongue pressed intensely into his mouth as she hiked up her dress and straddled his lap. Fitz had never seen this aggressive side of Olivia and he found it unequivocally stimulating. His strong hands gripped her thighs hard enough to leave red finger marks. She moaned at his strength as he worked to unzip her dress, lifting it over her head and tossing it across the room. He sat back beholding the stunning woman in front of him.
"Livie" he murmured. He saw her lips moving and heard a sound escape her lips though he couldn't make out the words. He was about to ask her to repeat herself when she spoke again.
"It's not yours Fitz" he felt her wetness soak through his pants onto his thigh, distracting him, "and it's not Rob's."
Olivia's lips crashed onto his again and she began unbuttoning his shirt and stroking his powerful chest.
"What did you say?" he asked, her face in his hands, "Did you say it's not Rob's?"
"It's not his" she muttered, "and it's not yours….and this is the greatest news ever….we don't have to hide anymore…" she kissed him, "We can tell anyone we want to...we can go out and we can tell the kids and we can be happy and we can have the dream."
"Livie" he grinned at her knowing that everything she had just said was what had been bothering her. She wanted their dream, she deserved their dream, and she allowed herself to think she wouldn't get it, "My Sweet Livie."
Fitz stood, Olivia wrapped around his body, and walked to her bedroom. He lay her down on the bed and pulled off his shirt. She wriggled on the bed as she watched his shirt fall to the floor. Hunger shown in his eyes as he looked her up and down. He knelt between her thighs running his hands from her knees down her thighs. She felt like his hands were aflame as they moved over her skin. He marveled at how soft she felt and how every time he made love to her was better than the time before. He felt the weight of her doubt lifted from them and he was free to love her with abandon.
He skimmed his hands to the sides of her thong and with a sharp pull tore the delicate fabric. Then he turned his attention to removing her bra. She watched as his erection strained against his boxer briefs, seeing it twitch at the sight of her bare breasts. She smiled and reached to touch it. The contact began lightly but quickly turned to long firm strokes. He watched her, savoring the feeling of her small hand around his thick erection. Her eyes were focused on his hardness and he watched her move her free hand to her clit.
Fitz leaned over her, touching his lips to hers, then whispered, "I'm going to win…" he pressed his erection into her waiting heat with a groan. She closed her eyes to savor the feeling of his girth stretching her walls while she gripped the curls at the back of his neck. He set a steady pace watching her face as he moved deeply into her slippery heat. He adored the way her breasts bounced as he stroked in and out of her.
"And you're going to marry me" she grinned against the side of his neck, kissing and nipping at his warm, soft skin. He pulled her lips to his in a long kiss, their moans flowing between their entwined tongues.
He pulled back long enough to whisper, "And you're going to be my First Lady" before turning them over so he could feel the pressure of Olivia on top of him. Her curls fell forward, partially covering her face and tormenting his face and shoulders. He gripped her hair, holding her face close to his while her wetness slid up and down his cock. He bucked his hips to meet her, his orgasm building. Her own climax was not far off so she altered the pace and pulled his hand to her clit. Fitz ran his free hand over her breasts then pulled her against him.
"And we're going to have lots of babies" she breathed along his chest. They gripped one another tighter as Fitz sat up and wrapped Olivia's legs around his waist. He pulled her down onto his hard cock again and again until he felt her walls tighten and her nails scrape along his back. She moaned into his mouth and her walls contracted passionately draining him.
"And we're never going to be apart again" she panted into his damp curls. They lay entangled in one another for some time before the ring of Fitz's cell phone broke their euphoria.
"Hello" said Fitz.
"Hi Daddy" Gerry said, "What are you doing?"
Fitz glanced down at Olivia's head on his chest. She was smiling up at him and peppering kisses onto the tanned muscles, "Just watching TV"
"When are you coming home?" Gerry asked, "And how many days until we get to see Liv?"
"I'll be home tomorrow and Olivia will visit in a week and a half, right before Christmas" Fitz replied.
"I can't wait" Gerry enthused, "My head doesn't hurt anymore, you're coming home soon, My Liv will be here to see us soon, and Santa will be here too."
"It will be an exciting few weeks" agreed Fitz, "and I'm glad I'll get to spend it with you and Karen."
"And Liv too Daddy," added Gerry, "Don't forget about Liv."
Fitz laughed as he said his goodbyes to Gerry, how in the world could he ever forget about Olivia?
I considered leaving it a cliffhanger after she opened the envelope but figured you guys would kill me. But there is still some mystery there. I hope you enjoyed the chapter. I look forward to reading your reviews. I'm humbled by how thorough some of your reviews are. I appreciate your feedback. I love knowing what works for you and what doesn't. Since this story lives in my head sometimes I need to remember that you aren't privy to my crazy thoughts. LOL! So, please review, share with your friends, and hopefully I'll see you soon with the next installment.