Fitz is sitting in his office waiting for Huck to arrive with some intel he's had him working on. It's been a week since the shower and Liv has 5 weeks to go. Fitz has been trying to keep his anxiety at bay but he can't help but worry about his wife and his girls. The weight of who tried to destroy his building weighs on him heavily and what man sent his wife flowers. He wants answers to everything but there are none. And to make matters worse, the storm named Mellie is about to grace his presence once again.
Mellie walks into the office, addressing Brittany and continues walking toward Fitz's door.
"I'm sorry, you can't go in there," Brittany says as she stands in front of the door. Fitz can hear this commotion but he decides to let Brittany handle it.
"What do you mean I can't go in there? I'm his…" She stops herself mid sentence.
"His ex-wife," Brittany says. Mellie is taken aback.
"Excuse me," Mellie responds.
"The only Mrs. Grant that is allowed to walk in unannounced is the current Mrs. Grant. That's direct orders from ."
"Well, that's just ridiculous . Fitz would never make such sanctions on me," She says defensively.
Fitz opens the door, deciding Brittany has been torchered enough, "I did and I have Mellie."
Mellie jumps back started by his presence and his tone, "Fitz," she says breathless.
"Get in here," He says as he opens his door wider.
She's never seen him like this, she turns and looks at Brittany and back to Fitz and walks in slowly. Fitz slams the door.
Mellie walks over to the seat where she used to sit all the time, "Fitz, I…"
"What do you want Mellie?"
"Do you really expect to sign that deal in order to sell the house?"
"Yes, I do. You want all the rights to the sell of the house, you can have it but those are my terms."
"I have to give half of it to a substance abuse center. Do you hate me that much Fitz?'
"Mellie, I don't hate you at all. I want you to grow up and take responsibilities for your actions and do something good for a change instead of thinking about yourself."
She looks like she can spew venom, "I volunteer as a stipulation of my probation. I haven't missed a day yet. I did my two weeks in jail..I."
"And you are still the most selfish woman I've ever known," he fires back.
"Fitz, where is this coming from?"
"This is coming from you Mellie after how you acted at the baby shower."
"How did I act exactly? Should I not have acted like a woman who was indeed scorned? I was," she screeches.
Fitz looks at her, he didn't want this to go as far as it already was. "You acted like an ass at that baby shower."
"I acted like an ass. How about the way you let her speak to me in front of your daughter?"
Fitz just lets out a frustrated laugh, "Are you fucking kidding me? The things you said to her Mellie were out of line. You embarrassed me. You embarrassed yourself and you embarrassed our daughter. And Olivia..." He starts to run his fingers through his hair nervously.
"Everything is about fucking Olivia. My daughter won't speak to me, because of Olivia. I lost one of my best friends because of fucking Olivia. I lost my husband because of your precious fucking Olivia." Fitz looks at her in awe of anger and misplaced sentiments of hurt.
"You didn't lose any of those things because of Olivia. You lost those things because you don't know how to do anything gracefully. You never grew up Mellie. You treat everything like high school. If you don't get your way you have a screech and you yell. Enough already. I have had enough. Sell the damn house, take the money, but we are done. I don't call you unless it's an emergency with Victoria and don't call me."
"Fitz, I'm sorry!"
"No, you aren't sorry. I've pitied you enough Mellie for the sake of our daughter. But Olivia is my wife now and she's pregnant and the only thing I am worrying about is her and our twins' health. Which you put in jeopardy with the little stunt you pulled." He realizes he's let his voice carry much louder than he intended. He looks at her, searing his eyes into hers. She's ready to say something, he stops her, "Olivia is the love of my life and I'm not going to let you ruin that. We have a real family and that means something to me."
"We had a family too Fitz," She answers.
"That meant nothing to you."
"It was still real," she protests.
"No, I was Ken. You were brunette Barbie and we had a beautiful kid. We looked real but we weren't. Let's finally be real about that."
She looks and sees the wedding picture of he and Olivia. She sees the love in his eyes for her and her for him, "We were the picture of an American family."
"We were a stereotype, not a goal."
She gets up, there is no will to fight. She knows he's right. "Goodbye Fitz," she says with an actual look of resolve. He looks surprised. She knows this is the end. "I'll sign the agreement and my lawyer will send it over to Stephen."
"Thank you," he says as he turns to the window. He doesn't even wait for her to leave. He has more than one reason he wants this over. This means he can finally cut ties with Stephen Finch which he wants for himself and for Liv.
Olivia is lying in bed. She had taken a much needed nap. After the incident at the baby shower, she was put on bed rest. Her blood pressure rose and she blacked out when she got home which scared Fitz to death. She had to make him go to work just so she could be alone in her mind for a while. But she was being hovered over by Maya and Bibi intermittently while he worked. She knew everyone was worried. She knew she was worried. She was tired of the back and forth with Mellie but she was glad what needed to be said, was said.
The shower had gone beautifully. The presents of course were thoughtful and expensive. There were so many shades of pinks and greens and yellows. It was a perfect shower for a woman expecting girls. They didn't even know Mellie was in the restaurant. They don't know how long she was watching but she was. No one knows what in particular threw Mellie over the cliff without a parachute but she jumped over full force.
Flashback: Baby Shower:
Liv is looking at the bag in her hand from her mother. Besides the hand carved rocking chair, Maya somehow found the time to knit the twins monogram blankets with the colors Liv chose. Of course Liv was waterworks after seeing that. And she and Sandra had something extra special for her, Eli had started a trust fund for any future grandbabies Liv might give him. Maya turned it over to her.
"I know you don't need the money but Eli knew he wouldn't be here to see it, but he still wanted to be here. I mean he stipulated a portion of his pension would go to that fun." Maya explains.
Liv is in tears, "This is perfect. Maybe we will buy their first cars with it."
"My girls are never driving in LA. Too many lunatics on the street." Everyone starts to laugh.
Liv shakes her head. She kisses Maya "Thank you so much Mommy!"
"I love you baby," she answers as she holds her almost childlike face in her hands. "I can't believe my baby is having two babies."
"I can't believe it either."
Victoria steps into the circle. Liv is dressed in a bow hat, typical baby shower tradition. "I have something for you Olivia," she says a little timidly. Mellie's eyes perk up when she hears Victoria's voice.
"Honey, you didn't need to buy me anything. You are already the best present, a wonderful big sister for the girls." Fitz is melted in a puddle at the moment.
"Well, I just wanted to thank you for being so much fun and always listening to me and coming to get me when we have our secret girls movie night in the theater room with our popcorn and grape juice."
"Wait, I miss movie nights," Fitz says.
Liv nudges his rib cage, "Girls night...no boys allowed."
"Great! They are going to gang up on me. All 4 of them," he says as everyone laughs.
Victoria continues, "Dad helped me with the idea," She says as she hands Olivia the box. "It's kind of for us and for the twins," she finishes explaining.
Liv begins to open the box. Mellie is balling her fist. She's like a chimney with smoke just billowing from her ears.
Liv opens the box and catches her chest in awe. She pulls out the first. The stainless steel movie popcorn bag shaped container comes out and it has Olivia's name engraved on it. She pulls out the other three and they say: Victoria, Elissa, and Christina. "Oh my God Victoria, I love it."
"I don't know anything about babies, so this was the only gift I could come up with."
"It's perfect. I can't wait until we use them," Liv says as she beckons for Victoria to come over and she does. They hug tightly. Mellie is ready to interrupt until Fitz breaks the moment.
"I don't know how I am going to top my daughter's gift now," He says.
"You can do it son," Bibi says.
"Well, no gift can be greater than the gift that Olivia is giving me. She is carrying our babies. She is loving them and protecting them and nurturing them. At night I watch her sleep and she holds her hand to her stomach, even in dreamland she's protecting them. She always has the biggest smile on her face. Sometimes, I use that time to talk to the girls. Sometimes, I even sing to them. It's our quiet time. And I look at your sleeping face and I know that my dream finally came. I finally have a family, peace, and love. Thank you baby!" He reaches over and kisses her and again she's a puddle of tears.
She dries her face quickly, "What's my present mister?" That makes everyone laugh as Mellie rolls her eyes.
Fitz passes the bag to her. She pulls the Tiffany's box out. "I can't wear all this jewelry," she insists as she pulls out the box and opens it to find a platinum heart locket with a diamond chain. The back of the locket reads, "A mother's love is forever!" She reads it out loud which causes oohs and aahs. "Fitz, I love it."
"I did good huh," he says.
"You did," she answers as she kisses him. Mellie is at the point of spontaneous combustion. Liv continues to look in the bag. She sees the other present. "What?" she says at first glance. Fitz is looking at her coyly.
"Come on, pull it out. Is it dirty?" Liv's cousin Tricia says.
Liv has a bashful look on her face, "I can't pull this out."
"Yes, you can, " Fitz whispers in her ear. "I'm proud of it."
Liv pulls out the box. It's an invitation to have her belly shaped into a cast mold. Liv was surprised by everyone's all loved it. "You really want this."
"Yeah, I do. I want to remember, not just in my mind, how beautiful you looked carrying my children in your belly. The best kind of art I know.." They kiss again. Right as they do, Mellie's voice can be heard.
"You never had that idea when I was pregnant with Victoria." Everyone turns to look and see Mellie standing there.
"Mom," Victoria says.
"Mellie! What are you doing here?"
The room goes from comfortable and happy to uncomfortable and awkward.
Bibi gets up, deciding she will handle Mellie. "Mellie, do not make a scene. Don't make me kick you on your narrow ass in front of everyone here." She whispers softly.
"I'm not making a scene Barbara. Imagine my shock having lunch here with two of my best friends and realizing why my other so-called friend," as she looks over at Bonnie, "Lied to me about why she couldn't join me because she was here."
Bonnie shakes her head. She didn't know where Mellie decided to have lunch after she turned her down.
Fitz goes up to her, "Mellie don't do this." He moves closer to her. "Are you drunk?"
"No, I am not drunk," She vipes. The room is frozen on the scene before them. Liv is angry. Maya has stationed herself at Liv's side. Not wanting her to get upset. Fitz gently tries to get Mellie's arm to take her out.
"I'm not going anywhere."
Victoria repeats herself, "Mom."
"I'll be quick. I've never got to tell you what I thought of you Olivia. You are the worst kind of woman. You steal things and then you parade around as if they are yours and supposed to be yours. You may have opened your legs and Fitz found the secret of the universe between your thighs but you won't take my daughter too."
Fitz's face is redder than freshly picked apple, "That's enough. You will not talk to my wife that way."
"You never stood up for me that way. You never treated me like you cared if I lived or died."
Before Fitz can answer, Liv stands up quickly, "Because you didn't appreciate what you had. I'll be damned if I let you ruin this day for me or for Fitz." Mellie gasps. "I'm not acting like I am an angel. Because I am not an angel. But when God gave me this man, I recognized what I was given. He's a husband to me and I am a wife to him. Something you never tried to do. If he did find the secrets of the universe between my thighs, he will never have to worry about finding me on my knees in front of his father or any other person related to him." There is a loud gasp from aRound the room. Liv looks around realizing what she revealed. "I love him and he loves me. I respect my husband and I respect myself. Now have respect for yourself and leave."
Mellie is now beyond embarrassed. Everyone is giving her a look she can't handle. It's like everything about her is open bare to everyone in that tries to recapture some type of dignity to walk out of the room. Barbara opens the door for her.
Liv comes out of the memory shaking her head. There is a knock at the door. "Come in," Liv says as she sits up on her pillow. It's Maya coming in with a tray of food. "Mama, thank you!"
"I figure you must be hungry and I came to check your blood pressure and your…"
"I know Mama. I feel fine. I was just thinking about the baby shower. It just makes me upset."
"That's exactly why I want to check you out. You can't get upset about that. Mellie was wrong for what she did. She was wrong for what she said. It takes a graceful woman to stand and face Mellie and her words. But I saw my old Olivia. You fought back."
"I almost let Mellie take all of this from me because I have a heart.. I almost gave all this up and for what. I fought back because I have something to fight for. I'm not going to let that woman control anything anymore. He's my husband now and she can kiss my ass."
Maya burst out into laughter. "Usually I will tell you to watch your language but I concur." Liv laughs. "Are you ready for tomorrow night?"
"I think so. The doctor said I can go but the moment I don't feel good, it's home I go," Liv answers.
"I agree with her," Maya says as she is fitting the cuff around Liv's arm to take her pressure. They listen to the sound as the numbers come back normal. Maya hasn't wanted to say anything but Liv's blood pressure and blackouts are bothering her. Liv can tell she's worried. "I'm so proud of you."
"Thank you mom! And. Dr. Slauson said the MRI looked good. No brain tumors or any of that. It's just the blood pressure." She can tell that Maya is worried.
"After your father's strokes...I just want you to take care of yourself baby, that's all."
"Mommy, I know, believe me, it scared me too. But I really was just upset and I really let her get to me."
"Well Barbara is going to talk to that little witch. She's definitely batshit crazy. "
"What is Bibi going to do?"
Maya strokes her hair, "Whatever she needs to do? So, don't worry about it. You don't mess with a momma's baby."
Liv looks at her mom. What a difference a year has made in their relationship. "Mom, you have to go home. You are already planning to stay for a while after the girls get here. "
"I am going home on Sunday. I don't want to but I will. I'm just worried."
"I know! I love you very much."
"I love you too. You are my only baby. I have to take care of you."
Liv looks away with a smile. She hesitates to ask the question every woman asks herself in those quiet moments alone. "Mom, you think I'll be a good mother."
Maya looks at her surprised. "Are you kidding me?"
"No, you think I'll be good," she asks.
"I think you are going to be absolutely perfect. You'll mess up here and there but these babies are lucky." They are going to be blessed."
"They have blessed me, already."
Maya, the whole time is like the nurse everyone getting a needle stick would love to have. She talked to Liv just enough to prick her and get glucose numbers, they are slightly elevated but not too much. "Good," she says.
"These babies are going to have amazing grandmothers too," Liv says as Maya smiles.
Fitz is facing Huck. He's agitated by what Huck has shown him. He throws the baby down on the table.
"I can't believe he did everything over the phone."
Huck can tell he's annoyed. "I know, the florist said it was over the phone. They certainly don't know if the call came from New York or somewhere else."
"Whoever this was had the balls to make a play for my wife and thought he could get away with it."
"Did you ask Olivia about it? Did the note mean anything to her?"
"No, she hasn't said anything. I honestly think it freaked her out. I'm trying not to be overly annoying about it since we are back home but since we don't know who this is. I don't like it."
"I just want you to know I followed Olivia the other morning when that Finch guy picked her up."
Fitz is looking at the paperwork, he looks up, "What?"
"I followed them."
"Why?"
"I don't know, I just felt like I should.
"Well, he didn't try anything. Liv got home safe and sound. Did she know you were following them?"
"No, she would have cussed me out. I don't know. I get a weird feeling about the guy. I am going to keep my eye on him."
"That is fine by me but be discreet."
"I will be boss," Huck answers as he gets up and heads out of the office. Just then, Fitz's phone buzzes. It's Tom in New York.
"Put him through," Fitz says. Tom gets on the line. "Tell me you have an update."
"Sir, I think I am getting close. There's a company that's been doing all the head to head bidding with Grant Realty. I am trying to see who is behind it and who the players are."
"Yes, do all the digging you need to do. I don't want something like this happening again. I don't want that."
"Do you still think it has something do with Mrs. Grant?" Tom asks.
"Yes I do. I hope I'm wrong. I hope this is just some guy who's pissing his pants that I've won these big jobs," He finishes. He shakes his head. "Just get me more information Tom. I want this guy for what he did."
"I am on it sir," Tom finishes as he hangs up.
Fitz picks up his phone. He calls quickly. He waits for the person to pick up. Liv picks up. "What took you so long? You should be able to move fast," he jokes.
"Bastard," she laughs.
"Ouch," he responds.
"What are you doing?"
"I am trying to check on my wife and my girls."
"Fitz, you have been calling every 30 minutes," she laughs.
"I have to know that you are okay so that requires hearing your voice for myself and after the day I've had. I needed something to distract me."
She surprises him, "I love you too."
"More than anything Livvie. I love you more than anything." There is a smile widening across her face but before she can say anything. "Making you smile means everything to me too."
"How did you know I was smiling?"
"I know what you need."
She lightly moans in his ear, "You most certainly do."
"Don't moan like that. My day is not over and I don't want to have to calm myself down."
She lets out a moan again that seems to linger in his ear. "Is that better?"
"Come on Liv, you aren't playing fair."
"I know….," she laughs. "Imagine this, I'm lying in bed with just my panties on and the shortest tee-shirt you can think of, stopping just at my navel. I'm hot as hell. If I could lay in bed completely naked I would but I'm sure the moms and the staff don't want to see that."
"Did you say just panties and a short shirt?"
"Yes, I did. Why?"
"You want to have phone sex."
"What?"
He readjust himself. He's just thinking about her breasts swinging in the shirt, her nipples hard and in need of his wet attention. "You heard me. You want to have phone sex."
"Fitz, we are not having phone sex...but I know you. You are licking your lips at the thought of wrapping your tongue around my nipples. You suck them so perfectly. I can just feel it right you right now," she says as she tweaks her own nipples which make her moan.
"Shit, are you fingering yourself?"
"Not yet….," she teases. "I could be persuaded."
Before he can respond Cyrus knocks at the door. "Fitz, do you have a minute?"
Fitz lets out a more than sex starved groan, "Damn…."
"I better let you go. I love you," she says.
"Really, this is how you leave me."
"You'll be fine. Make sure you are all dry before Cyrus comes in," she laughs as she hangs up.
"Ugh," he grunts. "Come in Cyrus," he says as he quickly looks down at his pants for wet moment makes him laugh. He knows she's got him wrapped around his finger.
Bibi arrives at the former Grant household to talk to Mellie. Mellie is not expecting her and is surprised when Bibi is escorted to the pool deck where she's bathing in the sun with her Coco Chanel Sunglasses.
"Get up Mellie," Bibi says as she stands and blocks Mellie's sun.
Mellie is startled. She takes off her glasses to look at Bibi, "What the hell are you doing here?"
"I'm here because I'm tired of your shit and today the shit stops here."
"What are you talking about?" Mellie asks with a mocking laugh.
"I want to know what it will take to get you out of our lives for good."
"I'll never be out of your hair. Victoria keeps us one big happy family."
"The only thing you ever did right was give birth to Victoria."
"Do you really think that little of me?"
"Yes, I do. You don't want Fitz. You never truly did. But you are so selfish Mellie you will make his life miserable because he fell in love with a beautiful woman that makes him happy."
Mellie has no rebuttal because she knows Barbara is right. After her confrontation with Fitz today, she knows she's lost. "You are right Barbara. I am miserable and he's happy and I don't know how to deal with that. I don't even know why I'm miserable. Maybe it's because I realize I did have something special and threw it away."
"You did Mellie. Now, bow out gracefully and move on with your life."
"I get it."
"I hope you do," Barbara says as she turns to walk away.
"Can you help me do one thing?"
Barbara turns, "Help you do what?"
"Help me repair my relationship with my daughter."
It's the following evening. The night of the awards dinner. Liv has gotten a second okay from Dr. Slauson to attend. Liv is sitting in her dressing closet looking at her stomach in the standing mirror. She's just wearing her black lace LaPerla bra and sheer black panties. She's tried on 5 different dresses. She can't make up her mind. She looks at her belly and rubs it softly.
"I want you to know, your mommy has no idea what she is doing. I don't have a clue how to be a mommy. You two really didn't think this thing through when you chose me. And the bad news is, you won't be able to return me. Just like I can't return you," she laughs.
Fitz opens the door and is about to call her name when he can faintly hear her voice in the distance. He follows it to the closet. The door is slightly ajar and he peaks inside. He relishes in the sight of her beautiful caramel skin reflecting in the mirror and in front of him. He loves the sight of her body and beautiful round stomach. She's never been sexier to him. She listens to her conversation.
"I hope I don't screw this up. Your daddy is a pro at this. He's so good with your sister. I am going to be a fish out of water. I hope you don't grow up to hate me because my parenting skills made a mess of your life. Or, I'm one of those moms that never gave you space. I just want to do right by you. I want you to be proud of your dear old mom. I just know I am going to be so proud of you. I love you so much already. I just want you to be okay."
Fitz decides to alert her to his presence, "They are going to love you," he says going into the closet. He has his shirt and pants on. His shirt is unbuttoned, unveiling his chest that is just perfect to the eye but hard and chiseled to the touch.
"How long have you been standing there?"
He eases up behind her, wrapping his arms around her, as far as they will go. "Just long enough to want to lock the door to our bedroom. Rip those underwear off of you and make love to you right on this ottoman."
She laughs, "You know what it's called."
"I've worked on that," he laughs. "And after yesterday, you got me all horny and you teased me."
"So, you want to have revenge sex," she responds.
"I would never call it that."
"Competition sex," she laughs.
He stops for a moment, "That would require a level of roughness. A level of pure and total concentration and focus," he says he brings his fingers slowly inside of her. She widens her legs so he can have full access to her.
She moans, "What time is it?"
"What?" He asks as he goes deeper inside of her. His fingers are working her with focus and precision. She has her hands draped around his neck from behind.
"What time is it?" she repeats breathless as he brings his other hand inside of her bra. He massages her sore lobes with his fingertips.
"It's like 6," he answers.
"That's enough time to bend me over this ottoman, take a shower and get to the Beverly Hilton."
Fitz is surprised but then he's not. She's so wet for him. He has her where he wants her. He says nothing and rips her underwear from her that makes her catch her breath. He unclasps the bra and brings the straps down with his teeth and does with the other, "I want you so much Livvie."
"You have me….," she answers as she reaches behind and swiftly and tries to undo his belt buckle, which she does. His pants start to drop to the floor. She feels the bulge in his underwear. His girth is long and erect, ready for her. She strokes him a few times, "Make good choices," she jokes.
She bends over the dresser slowly and enters her softly. She lets out a moan and then a squeal of delight. Fitz moves slowly into her , careful to be gentle. She takes him in but not too deep as she arches for him. She's biting her lip in pain and pleasure.
"Feels so good," she whispers through her moans.
"Yes you do," he pants as he throws his hips into the thrust. He meets her thrust for thrust, moan for moan. He continues to thrust into her as he grazes his teeth across her back. He lightly bites her skin. He licks the length of her spin as his strokes go deep, but he's careful to not go too deep.
She's out of breath, but she's in rapture, "Don't stop...don't…"
He brings one hand in front of her and massages her breasts and nipples. His moans are so loud. They are both sure that everyone in the house will hear. They are both about to reach the point of explosion when Rosis knocks on the door. "Shit…" Fitz utters as he collapses on her back. He pulls out. She stands up. They were both irritated. He walks to the door, "Yes, Rosie."
Your tuxedo arrived sir."
"In the nick of time," he shakes his head.
Liv finds a shirt to throw over herself. "I'll get it. Start the shower," she winks. He happily jumps to his feet and does just that as she gets the tuxedo.
Tonight is going to be eventful for sure.
They are well into the night at the awards ceremony. The KPIX table is full with Liv, Fitz, Abby, David, Harrison Candace, Maya, and Bibi and Randy. Fitz has been the proud husband all night. Maya has been the proud mother. Abby has gone up and accepted the award on behalf of the station. It's now time for Liv's award. She walks up to accept her award. She catches her head softly as she gets up. Fitz notices the slight stumble as does Maya.
"You okay baby," Fitz says.
"I'm good. I think I just got up too fast." She answers as everyone is clapping for her. Fitz continues, walking up the stairs with her. "What are you doing?"
"I'm going up with you. Are you sure you are okay?"
"I'm fine," she says as he escorts her up the stairs. He holds the award as she speaks.
When she leaves the stage. She is feeling woozy and it is definitely scaring her. They get back to the table.
"Liv you okay," Abby asks.
"Cousin, you look a little pale."
Maya, who is sitting on the other side of her, can tell something is wrong, "Do you feel okay? It
okay if you don't."
"I'm okay," she says.
"Son, why don't you take her home?" Bibi suggests.
"No, I want to enjoy the rest of the party"
"None of us are going to enjoy the party if you aren't feeling well," Abby says.
"Come on Liv, let Grant take you home," Harrison insists.
"Guys, come on! I am okay."
"I am taking you home. We will make a graceful exit."
"I'll come with you," Maya insists.
"No, Mama, please stay and enjoy the party for me. I'll go home."
They get her up and leave without any fanfare. Fitz gets her home and they get upstairs where Fitz changes her clothes. He picks one of her favorite nightgowns to put on her.
"Fitz, I can change my own clothes."
"Livvie indulge me please. I'm freaking out okay."
She stops him from moving. Grabbing his face and bringing it to hers, "Baby, I'm okay. Don't freak out. My pressure is probably just high."
"Which is not good."
"No, but I really do feel okay. I was just a little lightheaded. I think I was just too excited."
"I should have brought you straight to the hospital. Put on a coat, I am taking you to the hospital."
"Fitz, I don't want to go to the hospital tonight. If I don't feel better in the morning, we will go."
"Liv," he whispers.
"I promise," she tries to assure him.
"I just want to go to sleep in my husband's arms and relax. Can we do that?"
"How are you feeling right now? And tell me the truth."
"I feel much better. I am not woozy and that's the truth."
"I'm gonna trust you," he says.
"I am going to go to the bathroom, do my girlie things and then you are gonna hold me until I fall asleep."
He smiles at her, "Okay," he says as she goes into the bathroom. He picks up his phone and calls Dr. Slauson's emergency phone. She picks up.
"Dr. Slauson, it's Fitz. Do you have a minute?"
"Yes, I do. How is Olivia?"
"She got lightheaded this evening at the awards show. She was kind of stumbling. She says she's fine, that she was just a little woozy."
"How is blood pressure?"
"Her mother has been keeping an eye on it. It was normal earlier today. I will take it again or should I bring her in right now."
"She's not throwing up and that's good. But yes, please take her pressure now and let me know what it is. In the morning let's do it again unless something changes throughout the night. If it does, you bring her to emergency."
"Okay, I can do that." He shakes his head as Liv comes out of the bathroom. He sees her, "Goodnight," he says.
"Goodnight," she answers.
""Who was that?"
"Dr. Slauson, I told her what happened. She wants me to be on watch tonight."
"Fitz," she says walking over to him, "I promise, I am okay."
"Just let me worry. She wants me to take your blood pressure now and we monitor you the rest of the night."
"Okay," she takes a deep breath.
Much to Fitz's relief, her numbers are normal. It's a sigh of relief. "We have to figure out what spikes your number Livvie."
"Maybe it was the great sex," she jokes trying to lighten the mood.
He looks at her, not laughing, "Don't say that. I would never forgive myself if I was the reason for you getting sick. Something happening to you or the babies."
"I'm sorry, that wasn't a good joke. It's not your fault. Let's go to sleep and if something changes tonight I won't fight you. We will go to the emergency."
"Promise," he says.
"I promise," she answers as she gets in bed. She puts the pillow between her legs and brings his arm and hand around her belly. He cradles his face into her neck. She can feel his warm breath blowing against her neck. "I feel better already," she says.
"I love you," he says as he begins to drift.
She brings the palm of his hand up to her lips, "I love you too."
It's the next morning. Fitz and Liv are fast asleep. She didn't have any more occurrences that night. They slept well. She breaks free from his grip and goes into the bathroom. She is doing her morning ritual. She brushes her teeth and then turns to walk out. Things go a little blurry. She's afraid to try and walk out. She calls for Fitz. He is in a deep sleep. She says his name again, he starts to come out of his sleep. The next he hears is a thump and crash down to the floor. That startles him awake.
Fitz looks around the room and doesn't see Liv. "Liv," he says as he jumps out of the bed and goes toward the bathroom. He walks in finding her on the floor, on her back , unconscious. There is a blood smear from the sink to the floor. His heart stops, 'Livvie, baby," he says as he goes to her side. The sight of the blood he can barely stand. "Livvie," he says again.
What happened?
