AU Story. Olivia is living in New York working for her parents when a case shatters their already fragile relationship. Olivia moves to North Carolina to start over where she meets Fitz and his 10 year old daughter Karen. Fitz & Karen are also going threw some changes. Follow them as they let go of the past and embrace their new beginnings.

Epiphany: They say it's the little moments in life, the ones you can point at and have absolute clarity of what was missing. Fitzgerald Grant knew all about epiphanies but the last thing he expected when he walked into Mike's Pub was to fall in love.

What happens when the President is shot on his birthday. There is no miracle recovery. This is the journey of President Grant recovery after the assassination attempt at his birthday gala. This story will see some story lines from all seasons along with my twist and Olitz ending. Take the ride from tragedy to triumph.

Olivia Pope's god-daughter has been tasked to write a letter to someone important. In this letter she must ask this person if they believe in Santa Claus. The letter in it's travels not only changes the lives of her godmother, but the person who receives it. Now the question will remain for them both; What do they believe & how will it bring true love into both their lives?

AU. ***WARNING*** Chapter 1 contains explicit content. This story is about Olivia Pope's journey from being in an abusive relationship to discovering who she is while in a relationship with Fitzgerald Grant. (Some of this is M-rated.)