Fitz was bored.

He wasn't just bored he was going stir crazy. Olivia had been out of town for a few days visiting friends. He had work and couldn't join her and the kids.

He missed them like crazy. He missed the sound of Cassie racing down the hall. He missed Cameron's cries waking him up in the middle of the night. He missed his kids.

He missed Liv. He missed everything about her. The last four nights, he slept on the couch watching the latest documentary on his Netflix list. He couldn't sleep without her.

Fitz can't help but feel a tiny bit pathetic. His family hadn't left him, he knew where they were and when they would return but he was still sulking in their absence. If you had told twenty year old Fitz this was his life, he wouldn't believe you.

They FaceTimed multiple times a day but it wasn't enough to entertain him in a house all alone. He worked late the first two days but was so caught up there was nothing keeping him there late after that.

Fitz had taken it upon himself to deep clean their house, which was silly because Oliva kept an immaculate home. He cleaned out the gutters, changed the oil in the cars, anything he could think of to occupy his time.

Today was Saturday, which meant there was no work to take up a portion of his day. Olivia and the kids were set to return on Monday afternoon and he was anxious. He tried to read a book but he couldn't focus. He tried to watch TV but he just wasn't interested.

Feeling the need to be active, Fitz decided to clean out the garage and attic. It had been a while so why not.

So here he was on a cold January afternoon, digging through boxes and shuffling random objects. He's made a pile of things they needed to donate. Items long forgotten with no emotional attachment.

As Fitz moves through boxes, he notices an old shoe box. He can't remember that particular box, he assumes it's Olivia's.

He opens the box, curiosity getting the best of him. The sight makes his heart swell. There are photos of him and Olivia from when they first started dating. Some you can tell they were dressed for date night, others show them relaxed just enjoying one another's company.

He continues to explore the box. He finds movie ticket stubs, a beaded bracelet he made her with his name as a joke, and so much more. It's an amazing trip down memory lane.

Fitz is once again reminded of the woman he loves with all his heart and can't wait for her return.

Once he closes the box, he moves on. He finds an old baseball glove, lamps, and other random objects. He looks further back into the recesses of the attic.

"No way!" He exclaims as he rushes past stacks of boxes with a youthful enthusiasm. He reaches his destination and picks up a pair of ice skates. His smile shows all thirty two teeth.

Fitz had been an avid skater in his younger days, even playing competitive hockey for most of his teenage years.

He blows the dust off of the skates, inspecting the condition. It's then that he decides to abandon his task of cleaning.

Grabbing the skates, he makes his exit of the attic and into the garage. After a search through his work bench, Fitz locates everything he needs.

He is going ice skating. Yep. That's what he is going to do. The weather has been well below freezing for a while and there is a pond not too far away on the outskirts of their neighborhood. Granted, their lots were several acres but unfortunately they didn't have a pond themselves.

He takes his time and sharpens his skates with precision. Fitz hasn't been giddy like this for a while. Once his task is complete, he puts on his favorite North Face jacket and jumps on the family's four wheeler, taking off down a dirt road that leads to the pond.

He skates for a while, getting his sea legs back. It really is like riding a bike he thinks. It's been years since he has been skating and he is loving every second.

On a whim, he decides to send Livvie a video. He pulls out his phone and begins to record a message for her and the kids, showing off his skills.

"Hi Livvie, I miss you guys. But check this out. I found the perfect activity for a nice winter day." He smiles and turns in a circle. "I really like living in Vermont, I have to say. I love you all." He blows the camera three kisses. One for each of his loves, then continues to skate.

His heart is happy and the only thing missing is his family.

Meanwhile, Olivia receives his message as she parks her car. Just like Fitz, Olivia was missing him like crazy, as was Cassie. She's the definition of Daddy's girl. After four days away catching up with her college friends, Olivia has had enough and decided to come home and surprise Fitz.

She opens his message and watches the video. She can't help but laugh at his infectious smile and the pure joy he is radiating. Without even getting out or settled, Olivia backs the car out of the driveway and heads to the pond.

As they approach the pond, she sees Fitz getting after it all by himself. There is not a soul in sight but him. Apparently he's in his own world because he doesn't see or hear the car.

Olivia quietly gets the kids out of the car and they make their way to the edge of the pond and take a seat. Fitz comes around the corner and spots them.

"LIVVIE!" he exclaims before losing his footing and falling face first on the ice.

"Oh my god! Fitz!"

"DADDY!" Cassie cries.

Fitz's head pops up and he gives them that heart melting smile.

"You're here!" He says jumping up and racing to his family. He scoops them up and peppers their faces with kisses. "I missed you so much. Don't. Ever. Leave. Me. Again."

"Fitz it was four days" Olivia laughs at his dramatic display.

"Four days too long!" He grins. "Cassie Bear, do you want Daddy to hold you while he skates?"

Cassie claps her hands "yes!"

Without hesitation, he picks his little girl up and begins to skate, holding her tight.

"Fitzgerald, if you drop her or fall I will kill you."

"Cassie, tell momma to relax."

She smiles "rewax momma."

Fitz laughs as Olivia glares at him. He just carries on enjoying having his baby girl in his arms. Olivia's heart melts, she takes a video of the father daughter duo. Fitz was right, it was four days too long away from him.

After a while, the family heads home and enjoys hot chocolate, cuddled by the fire. Their favorite place, together.

AN: bless Anthony and his adorable video