A/N: Hi everyone, hope everyone is safe and doing well. I am sorry I haven't updated in a while. My fiance and I have been at the protest for a couple of days supporting our African American brothers and sisters. We have been passing out hand sanitizers and masks for the protesters to keep up their fight safely. It makes me sick to my stomach that people still can't be treated equally. That people hate others just for the color of their skin. We have no room for racism. My heart hurts for everyone affected by these evil creatures' actions. Our African American brothers and sisters are dying just because of the color of their skin. It has been hard being in the Navy these couple months and defending this country when the country I risk my life for does not care about the lives of its citizens. ESPECIALLY if they are African American. I have to call this vial man my Commander and Chief kills me inside. We have a president that does not give a hoot about them and only care about himself and his racist voters. I encourage everyone to go and vote November 3rd! Enough is enough! He needs to go. Calling the BLM protesters thugs while calling white supremaist/nazis "very good people", should tell you all you need to know about this man. I've told my family and friends if you do not support the BLM cause or the protest they can go ahead and unfriend or unfollow me, and I mean that in the most disrespectful way. Sorry this is an issue that hits home for me and it affects me deeply. If you are going out and protesting keep doing it, be safe, and keep up the fight! May you all be well.
For the past couple of days Fitz hasn't been himself. Olivia watched Fitz from the kitchen as she's making dinner. He has treated her like a queen and still is very affectionate, but once in a while she'll catch him staring into space looking like he's got the weight of the world on his shoulders. Once she put the dinner in the oven Olivia washed her hands and headed outside.
"Hi baby…" Olivia put her wine glass down and went to sit in Fitz's lap.
"Hi….." Fitz responded and sighed. Olivia observed the man she loves. Something was bothering him and eating him alive.
"What's going on baby…." She took one of the napkins and dabbed the sweat on his upper lip and forehead. Fitz sighed into Olivia's touch.
"It hurts me seeing you hurting….Let me help you...What is going on baby…."
"My biological dad is about to get parole and he wants to see me….And I don't know what to do. I want to forgive him, but it's just so hard because he caused me so much pain. I'm fucked up because of him….It took me so much to get to where I am….I don't want to be consumed by hate and anger again baby….I don't want to lose you and the future we are building together….That is my biggest fear…." Fitz started to cry and Olivia held him.
Times like this is when he needed her the most and there is no way in hell she would leave him. He means too much to her and vice versa. Olivia lifts Fitz's chin and wipes tear by tear. She can see how much this is killing him inside.
"You know what I see….I see a strong man that has been through so much….I see a man that has been hurt by the person he calls his father and I see a man that is trying to forgive...Sometimes forgiveness sets us free...I hurts me to see you like this….But it shows me that you care and how much progress you have made from when I first met you….I am so so proud of you Fitzgerald Thomas Grant the Third….I cannot tell you what to do...But, know this...Whatever you decide to do I will support you 110% because I love you and you are the love of my life…." Olivia made sure Fitz didn't lose eye contact with her.
Tears were still streaming down his face as Fitz reached up to kiss Olivia on the lips.
"I am a lucky man to have a strong and resilient woman like you to love me….I have no idea what I want to do, but having you by my side and support...I love you so much...You have no idea baby….Sometimes I don't even know how to put it into words because what I feel for you is so strong….I thank God everyday for placing you in my life Livvie...You are my saving grace…." Fitz spoke the truth and he meant every word.
"How are you feeling now?" Olivia stroked Fitz's pained face.
"Relieved….Do you want to go for a drive….?" Olivia made a confused face before she responded.
"What about dinner?"
"We'll have dinner and then go for the drive…" Fitz and Olivia had an amazing dinner and now it was their time for the drive. He was thinking of taking the bike but he wanted to hold her hand as he drove. So they took Fitz's Mercedes G-wagon.
"So where are we going?"
"I don't know yet lets...Well see where this drive takes us…." Fitz took hold of Olivia's hand and kissed it. He held onto her hand the whole ride. About fifteen minutes later they arrived at a house.
"Fitz what are we doing here?" Fitz didn't respond and got out of his car. He walked over to Olivia's side and held his hand out. Fitz punched the code in and they entered the house. Olivia was breathless. It was one of the houses she designed. The lady that came to her six years ago told her she wanted Olivia to personalize it how she wants. They were greeted by a gorgeous chandelier and marble floors and a spiral staircase that led to the upstairs.
"We'd have to child proof this once we decide to have children…."
"What are you saying Fitz…."
"It's our house baby….I bought the land and had it built by your firm...There's plenty of room for the kids….I have rooms for Tyler and Cassie as well...It's important for them to know that they always have a place at home…..I don't want you to feel pressured to move in with me...I just want you to know that this house is ready whenever you are….You just say the word and I will pack my bag…."
Olivia ran over and kissed Fitz with everything she had.
"I've waited five years to build a life with you...I am not waiting anymore….."
"I love you so much….Come on let's go see our house…."
"I designed this house….."
"I know...I paid Lady Gin to step in for me because I knew I wanted to be with you even when we were broken up….This house was my hope Livvie….It's been updated for us...They just finished last week…."
Fitz and Olivia walked around the house and Olivia couldn't be happier. They went to the backyard and just like Olivia designed there was the pool, hot tub, and fire pit. Fitz added the tennis court and basketball court. Once they were done touring around Fitz had one more surprise.
"Let's go watch the sunset…." Fitz grabbed hold of Olivia's hand as they went to the backyard to watch the sunset. Fitz wrapped his arms around Olivia from behind. Once the sun was setting he let go of her and got down on one knee.
Olivia didn't know what was happening because Fitz was one minute holding her and the other his warmth was gone. When she turned around there was Fitz on one knee. Olivia put her hand up to her face in surprise.
"Olivia Carolyn Pope….You are the most important person in my life...I'd be crazy for not marrying you...So this is what I am doing….You have been through it all with me and I love you so much for it…..Thank you so much for loving me….You have no idea how much your love means to me….I wake up with a smile because I have you in my life….You were there through the good and the bad….You were there for my Last Pitch….My angel sent from above….Will you marry me Livvie….?"
Olivia was crying and so was Fitz. She nodded and screamed "YES!" Fitz rose to his feet and hugged Olivia then spun her around. Olivia squealed. He took the ring and placed it on her ring finger. It was the most beautiful ring Olivia has ever seen. It was a pink diamond shaped in a heart with a rose gold diamond crusted ban.
"It comes with a second part to the ring because I know how humble you are and do not want to seem like you are showing off…." Fitz gave her a small smile. Olivia shook her hand and cried more because he was so thoughtful.
They were in their own world when someone came up to them.
"Hey Fitz…." It was Adam, Fitz's photographer friend. He was taking pictures of their engagement from afar.
"I got amazing shots of you guys!" Adam said.
"Oh my god...Fitz you do think of everything….."
"I want the best for you baby….I wanted Adam to documate our moment so we can have these pictures for the rest of our lives…."
"OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! HE DID IT! HE ACTUALLY DID IT!" Cassie came running into the backyard through the house. Fitz has called Tyler and Cassie asking for their permission to ask Olivia to marry him.
Cassie jumped into Olivia and Fitz's arms.
"AHHHH I AM SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS! I LEFT PRACTICE AS SOON AS I COULD!" Cassie was so happy for her mom and Fitz.
"So can I finally call Fitz dad now?" Something so innocent made Fitz feel so much.
"Cassie….It'd be an honor for you to call me Dad….You have no idea how long I've waited to hear those words…." Fitz took Cassie into her arms.
"Mom let me see the ring!" Olivia held up her hand and Cassie squealed because it was so beautiful. Fitz knows her mom so well. Tyler facetimed Cassie and she answered facing it to herself and Fitz and Olivia in the background. In the next couple of days Olivia and Fitz announced their engagement to their family and friends. Fitz was truly happy as he sat in his car nervous as hell. He took a deep breath and looked at his lock screen photo of Olivia, himself and the kids.
Fitz entered the facilities and sat down at the table in a private room. About Fitz minutes later a man in prison uniform entered the room.
"Hello Anthony…." Fitz's biological father spoke.
"It's actually Fitzgerald Thomas Grant the Third….Named after two great men."