Warning! There is assault in this chapter, so it may be a trigger.
Just days away from Halloween night and the big Halloween party that everyone is talking about. Fitz has something planned for Liv since her birthday is the next day. He's been more focused on that more than the party. He wants them to celebrate her birthday, the same way they celebrated their attraction to each other, almost 3 years ago. Sometimes he can't believe it's been that long. He feels like he's loved her forever. She walks into the room with a wickedly adorable smile on her face. He's on the phone.
"Fitz," she says before she realizes he's talking.
"I've gotta go," He says quickly as he gets off the phone.
"I'm sorry, I didn't know you were…," she starts.
He's up from his chair, bringing a kiss to her lips. "It wasn't important," he covers.
She moans, "Your lips feel good."
"So does yours," he says as he tries to lure her to the bed.
"No sir! I am really busy today. I have to bring the girls for their doctor's appointment. I have to pick up our costumes. I have that meeting with the magazine…"
"Do we really have to do this costume party? I really am not in the mood for ghosts and goblins," He groans.
"Grant Realty is one of Beverly Hills' biggest businesses and biggest donors of this event. You kind of have to be there," she says.
"Can we cut out early?" He says.
She looks at him a little confused, "From the costume party?"
"Why? All of our friends are going to be there," she says as she tries to decide on an outfit to wear for the day.
"I love your ass in that, so you can't wear that," he says as she is holding up this dress.
She rolls her eyes at him, "I thought you loved my ass in anything."
"Or nothing," he winks.
"My meeting is with a woman mister," she laughs as she holds up another outfit.
"You never know..," Fitz says getting up from the bed. He settles behind her, holding her by the waist.
She knows he's hiding something from her but she can't figure out what it is. She knows he's probably planning something for her birthday but of course no one is saying a word. He is peppering kisses along her neck. "Why do you want to leave early?"
"Because I want to," he says as he gently sucks that very tender spot under her earlobe.
"This wouldn't have anything to do with my birthday would it," she turns in his arms.
"What if it does?" Fitz says as they kiss.
"Fitz, you know I don't want to do anything big for my birthday. Being at home with you and our girls is the best present I can think of. They are really coming into their own . I just love watching their little personalities and I love watching them with you," she says as they don't even realize they are rocking from side to side.
"I love watching them with you. I love the little conversations they have with you, especially when they don't agree with you. 3 very stubborn women I live with," he teases, rubbing her ass softly.
"You really need some more testosterone in the house, don't you?" Liv asks, feeling like he's a little disappointed. They were actively trying to get pregnant but nothing was seemingly happening.
"I don't need more testosterone in the house but it would be nice to have a little boy running around. But I love having my girls. If we get pregnant again, I'm gonna ask for a very healthy baby, boy or girl."
She rubs her fingers through his hair, pulling his face to hers, "I love you so much Fitzgerald Thomas Grant the III."
"Not half as much as I love you," he says scooping her up, plopping her down on the bed.
"Fitz we can't. I need to get the girls dressed and I have to wake them up and you know they don't like that."
"20 minutes is all I need, a good juicy, hot 20 minutes," he says as he brings his hand between her legs to cup her sex. He's prepared to have to undress her but to his surprise she's wearing nothing," he looks at her shocked.
She giggles, "What?"
"You mean you've been naked this whole time," he says as he unties the robe.
"Is that a problem?"
"Not at all," he says as he opens each side of the robe. Her nipples are hard and pointed. He licks his lips at the sight.
"Fitz, we really can't," she says weakly.
"I can go in late. I am the boss," he says as he starts to trace a nipple with the tip of his tongue.
She moans at the sensation. "Fitz….Fitz….," she chants. The pressure of his tongue actually hurts. She tries not to let on.
He looks up, "You really can't," he says as he continues to lick her nipples, bringing his fingers down to her core. He dips his finger in, swiping her center swiftly. Liv bites her lip. "Baby you are so wet," he finishes as he moves his finger inside of her.
"I need you," she stutters, lifting off the bed.
"I need you too baby," he answers as he moves down her stomach, peppering with kisses. He looks up again, "I need to taste you."
She opens her legs, answering his request. She's raking his curls with her fingers. "Make me feel good."
He settles between her legs and dips his tongue inside of her smoothly. He moans in delight at the first taste of her. He begins to lick her hungrily. She grips the bed to ground herself. He keeps moaning at her wetness and her taste that's so sweet. With lustful eyes he looks up at her. Her eyes are closed tightly. Her lips are perched together. She screams in ecstasy as he dips back down suctioning her clit into his mouth as he begins to suck her. He chuckles, "Baby…"
She puts her hand over her mouth then there are two faint knocks heard at the door. Four little fists hitting the door. "Mama...mama...mama," they repeat as they cry.
Fitz's looks up, mouth glistening. "Damn," he says. Liv jumps up moving from in front of hits, closing her robe. Liv giggles as the girls are now chanting, Daddy. "Where is the nanny?"
"We have to open the door Fitz. They are crying." she says as she tightens her robe.
"You shouldn't have screamed. You probably scared them," he says pouting on the bed.
She turns to him, "Stop it! Go clean your face," she says before she opens the door.
"Mrs. Grant, I am going to finish my meal," he promises.
Liv laughs as she opens the door to find her two beautiful angels, still trying to knock as their crying continues. Just as she reaches down to kiss them the nanny comes running out of breath. "I'm sorry Mrs. Grant, I turned around to get some things off the floor and they took off running."
"That's okay. They are fast. Thank you for getting them dressed. I'll bring them down in a minute. We will go to their appointment and then you'll take them to their playdate," she explains as she picks up Christina and holds Ellie's hand.
"Okay," she agrees as she goes downstairs.
Liv closes the door to their bedroom, "What's wrong with Mommy's babies?," she asks as they are trying to calm down. "Mommy's sorry for screaming. She's okay."
"Mama," Ellie says as he pats Liv's face. Christina naturally follows suit, patting Liv's face and saying her name.
Fitz comes out of the bathroom all cleaned up, "Where's daddy's angels?" Ellie goes straight to him. Fitz reaches down, "What's these tears?"
Liv looks at him, embarrassed, "They heard me scream and it scared them."
"You have to be more quiet next time Mommy," he smirks.
She playfully glares at him, "How about you girls play in here while Mommy and Daddy get dressed?" She puts them down as her and Fitz try to get dressed.
Fitz is in their walk-in closet getting dressed. She comes in. He turns to her, still wearing the same smirk on his face. "Are they okay?"
She slaps him on the chest, "I scared my babies because of their daddy…."
He stops her, reaching down to kiss her, "Was making you feel good…"
"Am I really that loud? All the time."
He brings her to him, grabbing her by the waist. "Yes you are and I wouldn't have it any other way. That means Daddy is doing it right!"
She shakes her head, "I didn't forget about the birthday discussion. You distracted me with your magic tongue."
"Are you complaining?" He asks.
"Not ever! No one makes me feel like you do," she says as she kisses him back. Their noses are touching as they enjoy this moment of intimacy.
"I feel the same way" he says as he nuzzles her neck.
"Fitz I'm serious. I just want it to be me, you and our girls for my birthday. I think the Halloween bash is going to be enough excitement for us."
"Okay...a quiet birthday!," he says as he kisses her softly. They hear giggles from their door, turning to see their girls standing there holding their dolls in their hands. Liv drops her head on Fitz's shoulder laughing. He looks at his girls and then kisses her head, "Me, you, and our girls. I wouldn't have any other way." He whispers in her ear, "I love you so much," as they both can't stop from laughing at their two little blessings.
"I love you too," she mumbles into his chest, stealing a kiss as they get dressed and take a few moments to spoil their babies with kisses.
Stephen and Hal are meeting somewhere, hoping to keep Huck off their tail but Huck is watching their every move.
"Did you find out what I needed?" Stephen asks anxiously.
"I did. I know exactly what they are planning. You just need to do as we discussed and I already ordered for you."
"You bastard! You are earning every penny of what I am paying you. You get a bonus for finding this out," Stephen says looking at a slip of paper that Hal has handed to him.
"I found out some more information. Someone at the hotel owed me a favor. I think you'll like this," Hal goes on.
"Well don't leave me in fucking suspense. What did you find out?"
Hal hands him another slip of paper, Stephen looks at it. A little confused. "Looks like they have plans for Halloween night."
"Of course he's planning something for her. Her birthday is the day after. He wants to be her forever Prince Charming," Stephen says angrily. He takes a moment, "Liv probably has no idea he's planning something."
"This is your chance to shake things up a bit. Get your time alone with your girl," Hal suggests.
Stephen admittedly hadn't thought of that. He was already filled with ideas, "You are right Hal. This is definitely my chance if everything else falls into place and it will."
"Is that where I come in?" Hal asks.
"That's where you come in," Stephen nods.
They spend the next hour making things full proof. Meanwhile Huck is trying to figure out what information Hal got. He knows they are up to something for the Halloween bash. He's going to figure out what it is before it's too late.
Halloween Night:
Big Gerry and Bibi decided with the help of Fitz that they would keep the twins and give out Halloween candy. The girls are dressed as Baby Chewbacca' are by far the cutest little things they've ever seen. Liv has snapped picture after picture with her phone..
"Oh my God I can't stand it," Liv says as she takes another photo.
"Baby," Fitz says laughing. "Don't you think you have enough?"
"I'll never have enough," Liv says as she pinches Ellie's leg. Fitz is holding her while Big Gerry holds Christina.
"Well I think I love the Star Wars theme you all have going on here," Bibi says.
Liv is Princess Leia and Fitz is a StormTrooper. Bibi couldn't help but take photo after photo of them as well. "Liv was insistent on the Star Wars theme."
"I was not insistent. I just thought it would be perfect," Liv says.
"Son, you have to remember. Happy wife...Happy life," Gerry reminds.
"Well it took you a hell of a long time to figure that out Fitzgerald," Bibi says to Big Gerry. Bibi looks at the girls, "Sorry...language."
"Oh boy," Fitz laughs.
"Help your poor old man," Gerry says to Fitz.
"No sir! I am respecting my elders on this one," Fitz says as he puts Ellie down and she begins to cry incessantly. "Okay, daddy's sorry," Fitz says, picking her back up and kissing her cheek.
"You can leave the girls tomorrow too," Bibi says. "Celebrate your birthday quietly," Bibi winks.
"Well, I really want to spend it with girls," Liv says. She can see the hope in Fitz's eyes. She knows he's planned something and she doesn't want to ruin it for him. "We will play it by ear," Liv concedes.
He reaches over and kisses her temple, "Thanks babe."
Liv looks at Bibi and Gerry totally ignoring them and playing with the girls. She reaches over, "Don't let Grandma and Grandpa spoil you too much."
"We don't spoil them," Gerry says with a laugh.
"Dad," Fitz says.
"What?" Gerry says.
"Dad," Liv follows.
"Okay...we will try to refrain from buying them the houses we looked at," Gerry answers.
Fitz and Liv's eyes widen, Bibi cuts in, "We are not buying them houses. Now get out and go have a great night and Happy Birthday," Bib says kissing Liv on the cheek.
"Thanks Mom," Liv smiles.
Gerry comes over, "Happy Birthday sweetheart," he says kissing her on the cheek. He stops, "We spoiled you a little. Fitz will give you your present from us."
"You didn't have to do that," Liv says.
"You are our daughter and the mother of our angels. Of course we did". We love you," Gerry answers.
"I love you too," Liv says. Tears have formed in her eyes. She's never been more grateful for her family.
Liv and Fitz shower the girls with a few more kisses as they leave for this big bash.
They arrive at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The party is in full swing. They are standing outside. Fitz is about to put on his Storm Trooper helmet but Liv stops him. "I just want to see this beautiful face one more time."
Fitz laughs, "You act like I'm never taking this thing off."
"Well….," she says, throwing a kiss on his lips.
"What do you have on under this dress?" He says.
"Absolutely nothing," she says as she turns to walk away.
He quickly grabs her waist. He scans her body, "You are kidding me right."
"No! Who needs a bra and panties? I decided to go full commando," she laughs.
"Then we are not going in there," Fitz says.
"Why not?" she says, trying to act innocent.
"Because otherwise I'll be horny all night and I'll want to do nothing but fuck you real good. Like I want to do anyway."
"You still can. I am not opposed," she says beckoning him down to kiss her. "I am not going commando. I just wanted to get you going," she finishes.
He lets out a deep sigh. "You naughty girl."
"Let's go Mister!," she says as he is about to put his helmet on his head. His phone rings.
"I have to take this," Fitz says. Liv decides to call Bibi to check on the girls. "What's up?" Fitz says.
"I am not sure, but I think Stephen is definitely here. I'm here. I am looking. I am on the lookout for Hal as well. Hal has made several trips to the costume store. I just want you to be prepared."
Fitz looks around at Liv. She's his main priority. "Shit! If he tries anything I will kill him with my bare hands. I want your eyes and ears open. He's going to have a costume on. I need to know who the hell he is," Fitz says.
"I am working on it. I haven't seen him yet."
"Well it will be pretty hard to spot him in a costume," Fitz reminds him.
"I am going to take care of you and Mrs. Grant. I promise you that," Huck says.
"I am not worried about me. I am worried about Liv. I am worried about my wife," Fitz says as he turns his back to Liv. "If something happens to Liv, I'll never forgive myself and I will kill him."
"Kill who?" Liv asks.
Fitz quickly whispers into the phone, "We will be in, in a minute." Fitz ends the call turning to Liv not knowing where to begin.
"Who are you going to kill?" Liv asks. She can see he's hiding something. "Fitz what's going on?"
"Everything is fine," he lies.
"Everything's not fine. What's going on?"
Fitz takes a breath. They don't know that Stephen is lurking watching them. "Stephen will possibly be here tonight. We are pretty sure he will be and I just want to make sure you are okay and he doesn't try anything."
"When were you going to tell me?" Liv asks, a little annoyed.
"Huck is here. Huck is on the lookout," Fitz answers.
"Is this why you didn't really want to come tonight? Stephen?" She asks.
Fitz knows he's in trouble. "No that's not it. It's your birthday tomorrow. I just rather we spent the time celebrating your birthday."
"We argued about Stephen. We argued about me keeping that from you. And now you are keeping the same thing from me. I would think I would be the one that needed to know he might be here tonight."
"Baby, I know okay. I just...I'm sorry. I should have told you. I am not letting you out of my sight. Maybe he's moved on and maybe he hasn't. I meant what I said. I am going to kill him if he tries anything." Liv lets out a breath. She turns away from him. He puts his arms around her. He doesn't care about the costumes arriving looking at them. It's hard to fully take him in his arms because of the costume. He nuzzles her necks which makes Stephen's blood boil as he takes in the scene. "I am sorry I didn't tell you but I am here and I'm not going to let anything happen."
"I am not afraid of Stephen. Maybe I should be but I'm not. I just wish you would have told me so I knew what to look for, who to look for," she explains.
"Listen let's have a fun evening and then I have a surprise for you. We are not going home tonight," he says as he nuzzles her neck. They hear a few whistles as people pass by. Liv becomes immediately embarrassed.
"Well, where are we going?" She asks.
"That's a surprise, you'll know when it's time for your surprise. I am going to whisk you away and we will ring in your birthday the right way," he promises.
"I can't wait," she says turning in his arms to kiss him.
"Get a room please," the voice says. They turn around to see Harrison and Candace coming in. They are dressed as Bonnie and Clyde.
"Well look at you two," Liv says. They all hug and kiss. Fitz hasn't put on his helmet yet.
"Star Wars, that's legit," Harrison laughs.
"You are a sexy Bonnie," Liv says to Candace.
"Thanks Cuz! He secretly thinks he's the part of the mafia or something," Candace laughs. Liv shakes her head.
"Thanks so much for doing this for us. We feel like we are rich and famous."
"We aren't rich and...okay we aren't famous," Liv says. She's never been one to flaunt their wealth, well Fitz's wealth. She knew they were privileged.
"Like hell, you are famous. You are Olivia Pope and people know who you are," Candace reminds her.
They are all stopped in their tracks by Quinn announcement, "Let's get this party started!" She says walking up with Charlie.
"Charlie, she pulled you out tonight. I can't believe it," Liv says to Charlie.
"She said this was the party of the season and we had to be there. Anything for my little robin here," Charlie says.
Fitz and Harrison are chatting away, "You popped the question, that's awesome man. You know Liv and Candace were on the phone damn near 2 hours the next morning."
"I know...my body was not pleased with that," Harrison jokes.
Fitz laughs, knowing what Harrison is saying, "They pick the worst times to do the most mundane things when their man has needs.
"What is this about men and needs?" Liv says.
Stephen is lurking quietly watching this all. He knows how he can now get to Liv and how he's going to get her alone. Hal is nowhere to be found and he can't figure out why. He decides to go in the party and mingle and stake out his door options.
They are all continuing to chatter, Fitz answers Liv, "Nothing dear."
"I am sure it wasn't nothing," Liv says.
"Definitely not nothing," Candace says looking at Harrison.
"I love you babe," Harrison says.
Candace grabs his tie, "Let's go inside. You owe me a few dances.
Quinn pipes in, "Abby and David are going to be late but they said get the party started without them."
They all can't help but laugh at Quinn and Charlie's costume. "Quinn, who thought of Dorothy and the Tin Man?" Liv asks.
Quinn looks at Charlie. Charlie answers, "It fits, right?"
Harrison answers, "In a weird way, it does?
Everyone laughs and goes into the party.
The party is underway. Liv and Fitz have been inseparable but they've been having an amazing time. David and Abby finally arrived. They came dressed as The Munsters. Abby and Liv are talking while Fitz and David grab them drinks.
"I'm really happy for you Abby that you and David were able to overcome everything and now you are getting married. I am proud of you for saying yes," Liv says.
"It came out of my mouth before I could say no," Abby smiles.
"Because it's what you wanted. And, we tend to answer in truth first when we answer quickly. It's the subconscious coming through," Liv explains.
"I am lucky. He never should have forgiven me. You never should have forgiven me. I do realize how lucky I am to have you as a friend and have him love me like he does," Abby says.
"I forgave you because you are one of my best friends. Will I ever forget what happened? No, I won't. But can I try to move on? Yes."
"What if he wants a big wedding Liv?" Abby says with fear in her tone.
"Talk to him. Tell him what you want. I am sure it won't be a problem. He loves you. That's the only important thing to him."
"I know you are right. I don't deserve him. I can't believe I ever fell for Stephen. I can't believe I was that weak. I just don't know what his angle was with me, for you," Abby says.
"It doesn't matter anymore. He's out of our lives. I hope he's moved on and he finds someone who can love him," Liv says. They don't know that Stephen is closer than they think. Liv contemplates a moment, "Fitz thinks he will be here tonight."
"Here, at this party," Abby immediately looks around.
"I am not going to worry about it. After his fight with Fitz I am sure he's going to stay far away from me and him," Liv brushes off.
"He's obsessed with you Liv," Abby says.
"I don't want to spend my birthday worrying about Stephen. Our men are coming back. Let's enjoy tonight," Liv says.
Fitz and David return, Fitz says, "A rum and coke for you and a scotch on the rocks for me."
Liv begins to laugh, "How do you plan to drink that? With that on?" She points at his helmet.
David passes Abby her Sex on the Beach. "For you my lady!" Abby blushes.
"The mouthpiece opens," Fitz says.
"Thanks so much for getting us tickets Fitz," David says.
"No problem! I don't really like these things but my beautiful wife here thought it would be fun. I figured this is a great way to start her birthday celebration," he says drawing her close. The pair of eyes that's been on them all night is raging.
"I know you have something planned for her," Abby says.
"Yes and it's all a surprise," Fitz stresses. Out of the corner of his eye, he sees Huck. "Will you all excuse me a moment? I'll be right back," he says.
"Where are you going?" Liv asks pouting.
"I promise, I'll be right back," he says. He goes to walk away, stopping, "Can you two stay with her until I get back?"
"I'll be fine," Liv says.
"Stay with her please," Fitz says to Abby and David. They nod that they will.
"Where is he going?" Abby says.
"I wish I knew," Liv says.
David smiles, "I've never danced with two women at once. How about we give it a whirl?" The ladies agree as they go out to the dance floor.
Fitz meets Huck, who's costume is simple, a trucker. Fitz can't help but acknowledge, "What is this costume?"
"I decided to keep it simple," Huck answers.
"What's going on?" Fitz says.
"He's here and I think he's going to be dressed as you," Huck explains.
"What do you mean? Fitz says confused.
"It's a hunch I have. He's going to be dressed as you," Huck says in the frustrated way that Huck gets.
"I can't let Liv out of my sight," Fitz says.
"No," Huck answers sharply and shortly.
"I better get back in there. Eyes and ears open," Fitz instructs as he hurries back to the ballroom.
Quinn & Charlie and Harrison and Candace have now joined David, Liv, and Abby on the dance floor. "Liv would you save me from this vanilla dancing," Harrison says. Candace slaps him on the hat. Everyone starts to laugh.
"Everyone has rhythm," Liv touts as they all laugh again, looking at Charlie who is making a complete fool of himself but having a blast.
Fitz walks up on this sight, "Is this group dancing?"
Liv saunters to him, throwing her arms around him, "Not if you take me in your arms and slow dance with me to this song. I love this song and love having your arms around me."
"You don't have to tell me twice," Fitz says as he wraps her in his arms. He looks at their group. "I am going to go dip my wife. We'll be back."
"Keep it PG," Harrison says.
They move over to a more secluded spot. Stephen is watching. He's in a different costume. Huck is scanning the room, over and over for a sign of an identical Storm Trooper, but he doesn't see one. He doesn't know that Hal's eyes are on him.
The song playing is Gloria Estefan's, Here We Are. "Do you remember?" Fitz whispers to her.
"How could I forget?" Liv says. "Did you arrange this?"
"I wish I had," he laughs softly.
"I'll never forget the first time we made love," he further whispers.
Even Though she can't see his eyes, she can feel them gazing into hers. She can feel his love in his tone, "I'll never forget how you made me feel."
"Neither will I," Fitz agrees. "I feel that way every time we make love."
"Will it always feel this way?" She asks with so much wonder in her eyes. He can see the stars shining in her eyes.
"It will, you know why?" He asks.
"Why?" She smiles in anticipation.
Before he answers, he dips her bringing her back up to him slowly. "Because I will always love you."
"I can't wait to be alone with you," she smiles. She notices the Michael Myers costumed guy and his dance partner is staying close. She moves over a little, taking Fitz with her.
"I can't wait to be alone with you either," Fitz says.
"I can't wait for you to take this thing off, so I can kiss you right," Liv says with a wink.
"I am going to go make sure everything is ready," he announces.
"What do you mean ready?" Liv says.
"For my surprise," he says. He swiftly takes her to the side. He sees Huck standing there.
"Huck what are you doing here?" Liv says confused.
"I like to play dress up," Huck says.
Liv is not buying it, "You've been watching us haven't you. Stephen is here, isn't he?"
Fitz looks at her, "Yes he is. I just want to make sure my girl is okay and Huck is going to help me do that."
Liv smiles, loving his protectiveness. "Fine, hurry back."
He takes his hat off, "I will," giving her a kiss as he walks out.
"Where is he?" Liv asks Huck.
"I don't know. That's why I've been keeping my eyes on you," Hucks says. Just as he turns to face Olivia, he sees Hal disappear behind a door. "I'll be right back," Huck says quickly after Hal.
"Huck," she says as she throws her hands up.
Abby comes behind her, "Where's Fitz?"
"He's checking on my birthday surprise," she says looking around.
"What are you looking for?" Abby asks.
"Stephen is here," she says.
Abby looks around, "Where is he?"
"We don't know but he's here," she says.
"Well, we won't let anything happen to you," Abby says.
"I'll be fine Abby. Go enjoy your fiance. I am going to go call my girls before they go to bed and say goodnight."
"Let me tell David. I'll go with you," Abby says.
Liv shakes her head. "I will be fine. I am just going to go outside the door so I can hear. I will be fine."
"Fitz will kill me if I let you go alone," Abby announces.
"Abby, there's so much foot traffic. I'll be fine and I'll come right back in."
Abby doesn't agree with the decision but she says okay as she walks away and Liv goes outside to call Bibi.
Huck is trying to find Hal through the door and is put in a choke hold. They begin to fight. Huck gets the best of him and flips him over, on to the ground, holding him by the neck.
"Let me go," Hal struggles to say.
"Where is he?" Huck says.
"Where is who?" Hal plays dumb.
"Where is Stephen? I know he's here," Huck says as Hal is able to break free. Just as he does, Hal's phone rings. Hal struggles to get the phone. Huck gets it to answer as Hal hits him in the back of the head. Huck drops the phone as Hal crushes the phone to stop Huck. Huck lunges at him and they continue to fight. Stephen shakes his head that Hal's not answering. Stephen, now dressed as a StormTrooper, decides to further his plan without Hal. With luck he didn't count on, he sees Liv alone on a seat talking on the phone.
Liv is face-timing the twins, "Mommy misses you so much."
"Mommy….mommy," Ellie says.
"Are you being good for Grammy and Grampy?" Liv asks.
"Good mommy...good," Christina answers.
Liv is laughing at her beautiful girls. "Be good for Grammy and Grampy. Daddy and I will see you soon."
"Pretty mommy," Ellie says.
Liv is throwing her head back in delight, "You are pretty too baby."
Suddenly an attendant walks up to Liv. "Excuse me ma'am, are you Mrs. Grant?"
"Mommy has to go, I love you," she says. She whispers to the attendance, "Yes I am." He swiftly passes her a note and walks away. She opens the note to read, "Your attendance is requested in the Presidential Suite."
"Love you mommy," Christina says.
"Mommy loves you," Ellie says.
"I sure do my angels," Liv says.
Bibi comes into view, "They are fine. Enjoy your night and Happy Birthday. See you tomorrow."
"Goodnight. Thanks so much mom," Liv answers as she looks at the note. "What have you done Fitzgerald Grant?" she says as she gets up going toward the elevator.
Huck and Hal are still duking it out. He throws him up towards the wall. Hal hits his head and is knocked out. "Shit," Huck says. He needs him awake to know what Stephen's plan is. "Wake up you fucker," Huck says.
Fitz is talking to the General Manager. "I really appreciate you taking overseeing the renovations for me. It's done way before I expected it to be."
"Mr. Grant we always take care of you. I know you wanted this to be a surprise for your wife," he says, looking around at the renovated bungalow.
"This bungalow is very special to us. I thought kas a surprise for her birthday, this would be perfect," Fitz finishes.
"Well everything you wanted is being taken care of right now. It will be delivered shortly," he assures him.
"That's fantastic. I can't wait for her to see it," Fitz says.
The General Manager looks at the wall. There is a large family photo of Fitz, Olivia and the twins. "Beautiful family sir."
Fitz sees what he is referring to. "I was worried this painting wouldn't be done in time. I am so glad it was."
"She's going to love it," the manager says.
"Yes she will," Fitz smiles, staring at his girls.
"You're a girl dad huh," the general manager asks.
"Yes! I love it," Fitz beams. "I have another daughter from a previous marriage."
"I have all boys."
"We are trying for one but I love being a girl dad," Fitz says.
"They are a handful too but kids are a gift."
Fitz smiles, "Yes they are." Just as he says this, he can see Huck is calling. "I need to take this."
"I will get going and make sure everything else is set. Have a wonderful night and Happy Birthday to your wife," he says as he starts to leave.
"Thanks," Fitz says as he answers Huck. He waits until the manager is gone. "Did you find him?"
"No, but I found Hal lurking. We fought, I knocked him out. I don't know what the plan is. Stephen is somewhere in that party."
"You stay with Hal until he wakes up and beat it out of him if you have to," Fitz says as he quickly hangs up rushing to the ballroom.
Liv makes it to the Presidential Suite. She knocks on the door. Stephen answers the door in full costume ushering her in. Liv smiles at the room. There are roses everywhere. There are happy birthday balloons scattered about. The champagne is poured and waiting for them to toast. She looks around at the room. "Fitz, I can't believe you planned all this." Stephen doesn't say anything. He doesn't say anything as he moves closer. He takes her hand, holding it in his.
"Are you going to take this thing off?" Liv giggles. Stephen just shakes his head. "Are we not going to talk tonight, just make love." Stephen says nothing. He just shakes his head. Liv's phone starts to ring. He takes her purse, opening it, cutting off her phone. He simply holds up one finger, shaking it.
"I love the intrigue. Do I get to undress you?" Liv asks. Stephen gestures that she does.
Meanwhile Fitz has made it to the ballroom. He looks around frantically. He doesn't see Liv. He spots Harrison and Candace, going over, "Hey, where's Liv?"
Harrison and Candace both look around. Harrison answers, "Last time I saw her it was with Abby."
"Yeah they were talking," Candance adds.
"Damn," Fitz says as he walks away without explaining why. He goes to find Abby but runs into Quinn and Charlie.
"Fitz," Quinn yells.
Fitz turns to see them approaching, "Yes…"
"We owe you big time for tonight. This has been awesome."
"No need to thank me," he says walking away. They can tell something is wrong. They look at each other confused. Fitz makes his way to Abby and David. "Hey..umm..have you seen Liv?"
Abby immediately looks worried, "She was going to go and call your mom to check on the girls before you came back."
"Where did she go?" Fitz asks. "She won't answer her phone."
"She said she would be in the lobby. I told her to let me come with her, but she wouldn't," Abby explains.
Fitz takes a breath, "Shit," he says.
"Stephen is here, she told me," Abby says.
"The Stephen," David says.
Abby drops her head, "Yes."
"And I think he's going to do something to Liv," Fitz explains.
"Let me find him so I can break his neck," David says. Abby is stunned by David's forwardness.
"I will break his fucking neck if he hurts my wife," Fitz says as he goes toward the doors to go to the lobby. David and Abby follow suit.
Liv and 'Fitz' are still facing each other. Liv is finding his behavior a little odd. "Are you really going to make me work for it?" she asks.
He shakes his head saying no. He begins to pull his helmet off, revealing who he is. Liv is stunned. "Stephen," she says.
"Liv," he says.
She turns quickly to try and leave. He gets in front of her. "I just want to talk to you."
"So you tricked me. I am getting out of here," Liv says, charging to move past him.
"I can't let you do that," Stephen answers.
"Stephen, this is not funny. I don't want to talk to you. We have nothing to talk about," Liv says.
"We have everything to talk about," Stephen answers.
"Like what?" Liv says. For the first time in her life she's afraid of Stephen. She's never seen this look in his eyes. She's never seen this iciness. There is no warmth there.
"I've done everything to show you how much I love you, everything."
"Stephen, why are you doing this? I care about you. I don't want to hate you. You have to stop this," Liv says.
"When I went to Mr. Friedman, I told him how great you'd be. I told him that all you need was a push to realize how great you are then you'd realize how much you loved me. Abby just had to mess it up."
Liv's eyes widen, it makes sense now. "You were the silent partner."
"I had to do something," Stephen says.
Liv knows she needs to get out of there. She knows she can't fight him. "Stephen let me go and we can act like this never happened."
"I can never act like I don't love you. I can't do that," Stephen answers.
"I love Fitz. I'll always love Fitz. He's the love of my life," Liv says.
Stephen starts to bite his lip. "You don't know what you are saying."
"I do know what I am saying. He's the love of my life," she repeats.
He goes to her, roughly taking her by the shoulder, "I am going to show you how much I love you. I am going to show you what you are missing."
"Don't do this Stephen," Liv says. She's now visibly shaking. He throws her down on the couch and begins to kiss her harshly. Liv keeps trying to wiggle away from him. She keeps turning her head to keep from kissing him. "Let me go," she cries.
She's beating on his chest, trying to kick him away. He's too strong for her. He pins her arms down. "You want this. You want me to make love to you."
She's kicking with all her might, "Get off of me. Please Stephen please," she says with tears falling down her face.
He begins to rip her top apart, revealing her bra. "You are so beautiful," Stephen says as he kisses between her breasts.
"Stephen," she cries.
His hand begins to move underneath her dress. He reaches for her underwear, she's crying still fighting his grip, "Please don't do this. Don't hurt my baby."
Stephen stops. He can't believe what he heard. He looks at her. The fear and the hurt and the tears. "What?"
"Please don't hurt us," she utters.
He lifts off of her, looking at her "Liv...I'm...Liv." Liv is crying, hurt by the man she once called friend. The tears in her eyes is more than he can take. "What am I doing?"
To be continued...
To be continued….
