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Title: Will Love Overcome?

Chapter 8

***OPA***

(Olivia approaches Huck and Quinn about what she walked in on)

Olivia: (shrugs) "I'm waiting. What am I not supposed to know?"

(Huck and Quinn continue to look between each other and their boss in nervousness. Huck's eyes widen a bit as he spoke)

Huck: "Ask Quinn as it was her idea."

(Quinn rolls her eyes and, in annoyance, spoke)

Quinn: "Thanks, Huck, for selling me out."

(Olivia waves her hands in Quinn's direction)

Olivia: "Just tell me what's going on."

Quinn: (sighs deeply) "Alright, you caught us. We were trying to think of a way to get rid of Elijah so you wouldn't have to. You caught us, though."

(Huck raises his eyebrows as he was wondering if Olivia would believe that. He looks between the two women. Olivia looks at Quinn suspiciously for a few moments before facing Huck)

Olivia: (raises her head a bit) "Is this true?"

(Huck just nods his head before walking away. Olivia sighs softly and looks at both of her colleagues in the eyes)

Olivia: "I appreciate what both of you tried to do. But, we need to work together if we're going to accomplish our goals. Got it?"

(After Quinn and Huck both agree, Olivia goes to her office and shuts the door behind her. Quinn walks fast to Huck. After readjusting a few strands of hair behind her ears, she speaks in a serious tone)

Quinn: "Okay, we need to up our plan to trap Olivia and Jake together. We know that Jake is willing to do it. It's just a matter of WHERE."

Huck: "Olivia's place won't work. Too easy. Neither will this office."

(Quinn purses her lips together against her fingertips and shakes her head)

Quinn: "Jake's place won't work, either."

Huck: "What about that hotel that's near here? Star Hotel?"

Quinn: (smiles) "The very top floor has a suite by itself. That'll be perfect for them."

Huck: "It's going to be pricey. Does Jake have that kind of money?"

Quinn: (shrugs) "If he doesn't, I'll help him. I'm not worried about the money."

(Quinn closes the door to the conference room and calls Jake, who answers on the fourth ring)

Jake: "Quinn? This is certainly a surprise."

Quinn: "We need to talk later today. Where can we meet?"

Jake: "How about my place?"

Quinn: (nods) "Okay. Huck and I have to tie up a few loose ends. We'll be there in about two hours."

Jake: "See you then."

(Both end the call. About two hours later, there's a knock at Jake's front door. After answering, Jake lets Quinn and Huck in. Jake sits on his chair while Huck and Quinn make themselves comfortable on Jake's couch)

Jake: "So, why did you two want to meet? Does Liv know you're here with me?"

(Huck and Quinn glance at each other before Quinn speaks)

Quinn: "Nope and it's going to stay that way." (sighs) "Remember when I told you to be patient? To give me time as you were wondering what the hell was going on with Olivia?"

Jake: (nods) "Yeah. Patience isn't always one of my strong suits."

(Jake moves his head a bit to the side and spreads his arms out as he looks at both Quinn and Huck)

Jake: "Are you finally ready to tell me what the hell is going on?" (shrugs) "I know something's off with Olivia. I've tried every trick in the book to get her to talk to me. Do you two know what's going on?"

(Quinn points at Jake and then points at herself, like she wants to make sure he's making eye contact with her)

Quinn: "Okay, listen up, Ballard." (raises her eyebrows) "Are you listening?"

Jake: (nods) "Go ahead."

Quinn: "What Olivia chooses to tell you, that's up to her. You tried to get her to talk to you on the day of your wedding to Vanessa and that didn't work. Our job….mine and Huck's…is to get Olivia to you so you two can FINALLY get everything out in the open. I know you're ready to. Huck and I know the destination. It's going to be a spendy place, so Olivia will think we have expensive clients. She won't question that. I will help you cover the cost as it will be either an overnight stay or just for the night. That will be your choice."

Jake: "What's the place called?"

Quinn: "Star Hotel. The top suite. The reason we chose that? It's something our own clients would choose, so we don't think Olivia will say anything. Okay?"

Jake: "That's fine." (clears his throat) "When is this going to be set in motion? Meaning, when is this taking place?"

Huck: "Tomorrow. Tomorrow around 7pm. Be ready."

Jake: "I'll have supper brought up for her and I. I'm sure she's still eating late in the day, isn't she, Quinn?"

Quinn: (chuckles) "You would be right. Don't be surprised if she doesn't eat with you. She'll wonder what she's doing here."

Jake: "I'll tell her that I'm the client who rented the hotel floor for the night. I don't want any security guards or police officers around should Olivia want to call them. That's on you and Huck."

Huck: (nods) "We'll take care of it. It'll be up to YOU to keep her there."

Jake: "Yep, I know."

Quinn: "We'll call you or text you when we're on our way. It's probably best to be at the hotel suite before we contact you in case something comes up and we need to bring her here before then."

Jake: (nods) "Sounds like a plan."

(Huck and Quinn nod in unison before getting up to leave Jake's place. Jake leans forward and rests his elbows on his upper thighs. He then puts his hands together like he's praying, putting it under his chin, looking ahead)

Jake: "Tomorrow, Olivia, we'll get everything out in the open. You'll tell me what the hell is going on."

***About an Hour later***

(Elijah meets with a mysterious person in the park. During this particular time of day, around eight at night, there wasn't anyone around. Once the meeting is officially in session, Elijah gets right down to business)

Elijah: "Did you destroy all the evidence?" (serious tone) "You better have as no one can know about Noah. I don't need to remind you that the evidence should have been destroyed years ago. Otherwise, my reputation and life are damaged."

Mystery Person: "Yes. The evidence is destroyed." (smirks) "Well, all the evidence in the computer database, that is."

Elijah: (glaring look) "What the fuck is that supposed to mean?"

Mystery person: (chuckles) "I have a copy of your records for my own safe keeping. You don't do what I say? I release the files, including the files on your unwanted child, along with some….how should I put it? Criminal attacks you hired people to take care of for you in the past?" (tilts their head) "Got it, Pope?"

Elijah: (puzzled) "What do you have to gain by releasing it?"

(Mystery person turns their head slightly, before explaining their plan)

Mystery person: "I want you to keep Jake Ballard and Olivia Pope away from each other."

(Elijah raises his eyebrows and chuckles a bit)

Elijah: "I know why I want Olivia and Ballard apart. Why do YOU?"

(The mystery person growls lowly and narrows their eyes)

Mystery person: "Because your bitch of a daughter had her choice of either my ex-husband or Jake Ballard. I fucking HATE it! While I know that Olivia is not with Fitz anymore, I'm annoyed that my ex STILL seems to want her. If I can't be happy, neither can your bitch of a daughter."

(Elijah nods in response before speaking)

Elijah: "You DO know, Mellie, that it's NOT my fault both men want my daughter. Do I like that simple fact? Hell, no. But, there's nothing I can do."

(Mellie walks in a circle, pointing at Elijah)

Mellie: "Oh, yes, there is, Pope. You either keep your bitch of a daughter away from Jake, or I spill the beans about the son you want kept hidden. I don't give a shit what you have to do. It's up to you."

(Mellie walks away from a seething Elijah contemplating his next move. He couldn't believe he was being blackmailed by Mellie the bitch Grant)

Chapter 8 Done

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