Hello Fan fiction readers; as promised, here is the update for Love and Marriage. I hope this update finds you all well. I appreciate all of the requests for an update due to continued interest in my stories. Your kindness and encouragement has not fallen on deaf ears. And, I hope you're satisfied with this update.

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Disclaimer: I don't own the rights to these characters. Scandal belongs to Shondaland Predictions. .

Olivia and Fitz are standing outside of their house, with Harrison and Abby, and Drew and Char. As they all stand together; excitement fills the air. Deciding to get the show on the road, Char smiles as she says, "It's a little chilly out here. So I won't take too long before we go inside; I just want to say it's been a pleasure doing this project for you two. It was allot of fun, and I hope I helped you realize your dreams with these design changes."

Olivia grins as she replies, "Char, It's been a pleasure working with you too. And, I know we are going to love it. We can't wait to see everything." Drew replies, "Then without further ado, let's get inside." Fitz and Olivia smile at one another, as Fitz says, "Let's do this babe."

He sees the excitement in her eyes, and they share a quick kiss. Abby smiles as she asks, "Why am I so excited? It's not my decoration reveal." They all laugh as Char passes her a business card and smiles at her, as she says, "It could be." She takes the card from her, as she replies, "I will keep that in mind." Char nods at her and they all head inside.

Olivia and Fitz step in first, and from the moment they step inside, they're all in awe. Olivia has tears in her eyes as she says, "Oh my God babe! This looks so good! "Fitz agrees as he looks around; he is amazed; "I cannot believe how well it came out. Look at the walnut flooring. It looks fantastic." Abby nods as she responds, "I honestly thought it was going to be too dark; but I was wrong. It looks great! It complements the furniture perfectly." Char smiles as she adds, "I agree."

They all chuckle knowing that subtle response was her polite way of saying, I told you so. Drew confirms it by verbalizing it as he says, "That's the subtle I told you so response peeps, in case you missed it." Again they all laugh as Char leads the way. She describes the paint color changes on each wall on the first level, as well as the window treatments and flooring changes in each room.

One major surprise transformation was converting a spare bedroom on the first floor to an office for Olivia. And, it was completely furnished and set up for her. She is shocked and she sheds some tears, but tries to hold back a bit. Fitz holds her and kisses the top of her head sweetly.

Abby smiles as she says, "Awe. that was really sweet Fitz." Olivia agrees as she dabs her eyes as she replies, "Isn't he though. You're the best babe." He pecks her lips as she responds, "Thanks baby. Same to you." Drew teases, "Okay love birds. Let's move it along."
They all chuckle and move along from the first floor, up the stairs. Olivia then notices, "Oh, you changed the railing. Its wrought iron instead of wood, and it's higher." Char replies, "Yes. Because of the design it's safer and compatible with baby proofing."

Abby nods as she looks at her husband as she responds, "That's really smart. We should think about some baby proofing designs too babe." He agrees as she replies, "For sure. I guess that's why we have Char's card." Char smiles as she teases, "that's right."

When they get atop the stairs; they head to the master bedroom first. Olivia asks, "Why are we starting here?" Fitz grins as he replies, "We made some additional changes to the design for convenience I think you're going to love."

She's a little nervous. But, she trusts she's going to love it. When she enters the bedroom; the room is exactly the same except for a door she's never seen. She looks at Char and Fitz and Char says, "Go open the door Liv."

She opens it and it swings open to the nursery. Olivia excitedly screams, "Oh my God! It's the nursery. We have an entrance right off from our room." Fitz nods as he replies, "Yes. Char said it would be best, especially early on." Drew nods as she responds, "Yes. It will be a time saver, especially in the middle of the night for feedings and diaper changes."

They all agree this was a great design change. And as they all prepare to walk into the nursery. Olivia turns to everyone and says, "Would you mind taking off your shoes before coming in guys?" Everyone agrees as Abby says, "No. Not at all." She's ecstatic that they all agree to remove their shoes.

When they step inside. Olivia looks around like a kid in a candy shop. She sees the pastel, pin striped walls. A gorgeous unisex design that Olivia adores. Tears are in her eyes and she's dabbing as fast as she can, but the tears are flowing.

Fitz comforts her as he hears her say, "It's so beautiful!" They agree it's adorable. The pink, blue, green, and yellow pastel walls, are eye catching. And the white furniture pops, against it, along with the cushy pearl colored, extra-large throw rug that takes up half the room, the crib sits on.

Olivia grabs more tissues she's being fed by her husband, as she says, "This looks exactly like I dreamt it Char. It's unreal." Fitz agrees, as he says, "It really does Char. This is magnificent You've done it again." Everyone agrees.

Olivia happily hugs Char as she says, "I cannot thank you enough for how beautiful this is." Abby adds, "Yes. Not knowing the gender, it's tough to figure out how to design a nursery. But, you did a flawless job."

Fitz nods as he replies, "Indeed Char. This is amazing." Drew doesn't miss a chance to praise his wife, as he responds, "Another excellent job baby." Char beams as she says, "Thanks for the praise everyone. I appreciate it. But, let's not forget there's more in this room to see, as well as Ella's room."

Harrison takes a cue from her as he responds, "I agree. There is more to see in this room. While the design is super nice sis. I hope you don't mind. But, Abby and I decided to add to your special reveal."

Olivia is confused as she asks, "What do you mean? Babe. Do you know what they're talking about?" He shakes his head as he replies, "No. But I think they're about to tell us though, if we let them." She smiles at her brother and bestie, and Abby says, "Liv. Your brother and I know you've spent time and money putting together a new design for your new addition's nursery. But, we wanted to give you something old, to compliment the new nursery."

Olivia is unsure of what they're talking about, but knows it's going to get a reaction out of her regardless, as she replies, "Oh God. I'm going to cry again, and I don't even know what the gift is yet." They all chuckle together, as Fitz hands her more tissues. As Olivia manages to hold it together for one more moment. Harrison says, "Sis, look in the corner over there by the window and tell me what you see."

She looks, and she sees a really pretty white rocking chair. Initially, she says, "Oh you got me a rocking chair! Thank you H!" He smiles as his sister comes over to him to hug him. When their hug ends, she hugs Abby too. As she says, "Thank you both so much, that's really sweet of you both.

But, her brother replies, "It's not just any rocking chair Liv. Go closer." She feels a little confused. But then when she gets closer to it. She notices a familiar difference. And when it settles in on her; she begins to ball like a newborn as she turns toward them all standing together, and says, "It's one of mama's rocking chairs. One she use to rock us in when we were babies." He nods at her, and tears fall from his eyes too as he meets his sister half way, as she was walking back toward him.