Love Lies and Life

A/N: Hiiii I'm back!. Thank you for all the exciting reviews and all of your thoughts. You guys are so invested I wrote you three chapters in two days. Some of you are in my brain or maybe it's my computer LOL! To answer the Mellie question who's baby was it…It's was indeed Fitz and she is the worst. Let's find out how Fitz handles the news and how Liv is handling Fitz threat to take custody of Caleb.

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Chapter 4

Tom watches Fitz walk back and forth with his fist clinched and veins protruding from his for head. Yes he's truly angry. Finally Fitz walks back over to the car and gets inside. Tom just follows his lead. Neither man speaks for the first few minutes. "I know you wouldn't do any of this without proof so let me see it." Tom hands Fitz a file and he reads over it as he constantly wipes tear from his eyes. "How could she do this man? She killed my baby." Tom doesn't speak. "This bitch killed my baby." Tom pats Fitz on the back before speaking. "She selfish and inconsiderate of anyone else feelings I think you should take time to cool off before you confront her. Then you need to handle this thing with the mother of your actual child. Figure out how to make amends with her so you can get to know the kid."

"Caleb…his name is Caleb." Fits says with a heavy heart

"My badd Caleb, you should get to know Caleb."

"That might be easier said than done. I sort of threatened to take him from his mom. We had a pissing match and I lost my cool and said some fucked up shit to her while yelling scaring the crap out of my son who is now afraid of me."

"Damn man you have to stop being so fucking emotional all the time. The person who should have received that energy is Mellie. Olivia did what she had to do and as you can see it was all in the best interest of Caleb and you as well. At least that's my opinion. Answer me this what would you have done if she told you when she first found out she was pregnant? There was nothing you could have done but went to fucking prison. You think about that. You need to play nice with her get to know her and the child but first you need to get rid of Mellie's toxic ass and do not tell that bitch about Caleb she will definitely try to use it against you to get what she wants. You can't let her win Fitz. You are smarter than that. You have to plan for Caleb's existence to come out eventually and plan accordingly so that the timing of his conception doesn't get out and you don't get hurt."

Fitz is listening intently and taking to heart the word of wisdom from his best friend. "You want to go have a drink. I think I need one or maybe fifty?" "You got it brother." Tom starts up the car and they both drive off.

After sharing today's event with Abby Liv is left in tears. "Liv don't cry we will figure this out."

"I don't know Abby. All these years I tried to keep his identity secret and what does he do? He will not get my son." Liv phone receives an alert. "Hold on a minute Abby." Liv pulls the phone from her ear and reads Fitz's text. "Ok I'm back that was Fitz sending me a text saying he's sorry. I don't trust him Abs. He said some pretty mean things."

"What do you want to do?" Liv bites her lip as she looks at her sleeping son. "I think I need a lawyer. I will do everything in my power to not let my age of conception get out, but if I have to I will used it against him."

"I hope you don't have to. I hope there is another way and he listens to reason." Liv tells Abby to hold once again as she reads Fitz next text. "Well Abby his just text me again saying he didn't mean what he said. He's bipolar I'm still getting a lawyer just in case."

"Well I got your back on whatever you choose to do but look chick David just walked in so you know what that means." "Ok chick bye." "Bye Liv." Liv cuddles up with her son and find sleep.

The following morning Liv decide to go see Cyrus. "Olivia Pope here to see Cyrus Beene."

The security gives Liv permission to go up. She stops at the secretaries desk and repeats her reason for being there with Caleb in tow. "Ms. Pope you're not scheduled until Monday but I have all of your access passes. "Thank you but that's not why I'm here."

"Right right you're here to see Mr. Beene let me ring him." Liv is then lead to Cyrus's office.

"Olivia what a pleasant surprise and you brought the little one."

"Yes Cyrus I need a lawyer."

"Oh well you have one."

"Just like that?"

"Yes just like that. I take very good care of my people. You Olivia are my people. You're like a daughter to me and if you need a lawyer I'm your man. Now tell me why you need a lawyer." Caleb is on his best behavior quietly standing next to his mom. Liv takes a seat pulling Caleb to her lap.

"Well my son's father found out about him and is threatening to take custody from me."

"Really say no more just give me this man's name and I'll do the rest."

"Fitzgerald Thomas Grant III." Cyrus looks up from his writing pad.

"Gerry's boy." Cyrus shakes his head. "Fitz is your son's father?"

"Yes but Cy there's something you should know and can only use as a last resort." Cyrus nods "I was 16 when I conceived and he was 21." Cyrus nods his head and presses a button on his phone. "Yeah."

"Can you come to my office please?" "On my way." The man's voice answers

When the man walks through the Liv is flabbergasted. "Huck! Oh my god Huck." "Hi Olivia."

Liv places Caleb in the seat she was sitting in and goes and hugs Huck as tears build in her eyes.

"Huck I've always wondered what happened to you. Abby always said you were around."

"Yes. I'm always around." Cyrus looks on "You two know each other."

Liv turns to Cyrus "Huck saved me years ago and I always wanted to thank him. Thank you Huck for saving me." She hugs him again. Cyrus is kind of move with the display of affection because Huck don't do affection and her he was returning a hug to Olivia. "Hi huckleberry." Caleb's small voice shouts out. Liv turns to Caleb. "You know my son?" "I told you I'm always around, I see him when I'm at Abby's."

"Hey buddy." Huck waves back at Caleb

Liv is so excited and confused at the same time. She and Abby would discuss Caleb knowing Huck later.

"Huck." Cyrus calls out. "Fitzgerald Grant III I need everything." Huck nods

Liv looks at Cyrus and thank him bidding her goodbye she and Caleb leave with Huck by her side.

"Olivia just know I'm always around even when you don't see me I'm around. I will always protect you and your son. Always."

"Thank you Huck." Liv secures Caleb in his car seat closing the car door. "The white guy is he Caleb's father?"

"How do you know about him?"

"I've always been around Liv. Do you want me to take care of him?"

"Take care of him how? Like kill him. You can't kill him Huck he's Caleb's father."

"If he hurts you Liv…"

"He won't hurt me Huck well at least not physically, but he off limits Huck. Have you killed people before?"

"Yes."

"You cannot kill him Huck promise me you won't kill him. Promise me Huck."

"I promise I won't kill him." And just like that Huck was gone and Liv was on her way home she calls Abby's. "Hey Chicca."

"Abs how long has Huck been around. I ask you about him all the time you never said he knew Caleb?"

"Oh that. Well Huck is very private and kind of has this thing about protecting you. I know you would not have approved because you don't feel you need protecting so I didn't say anything. I'm sorry Liv."

"It's fine. Just caught me off guard, so I got a lawyer Cyrus is handling it for me."

"That's good. Do you want to catch dinner later?"

"I'll let you know." They disconnect the call and later that day Liv and Huck meet at her house and catch up.

Fitz has not returned home since yesterday. Today he was supposed to me with Liv and Caleb. Liv has not answered his text message and he's worried that he's really mess things up. Mellie has been blowing his phone up but he refuses to answer he would send a quick text saying he will be there when he gets there. His first priority was seeing his son. He sends Liv another text after calling her several times only for her not to answer.

Fitz: Liv please answer your phone.

Fitz: I just want to apologize.

Fitz: Please call me back or a text is fine too.

Fitz: Tell my son I love him.

Fitz: Can you just talk to me?

Fitz: I promise to listen this time without judgement.

Fitz: Liv I really need to see you and my son please

Fitz: I need to make this right, please call me back.

Fitz: When is Caleb's birthday?

Fitz: Is he allergic to anything?

Fitz: I'm sorry Liv I was an ass. I was wrong for the things I said. The truth of the matter is I was jealous. But I realized my question was accusatory and disrespectful.

Fitz: I think you're beautiful. You've done an awesome job raising our son on your own. I know you don't need me and my fucked up opinions but I need you guys in my life.

Fitz: I'm calling off my engagement. Please Livvie call me back.

Text after text went unanswered. For the first time in Fitz's life he felt lost sad and emotionally crushed. He looked around the hotel suite and decided to go home and deal with his demons there.

Once Fitz arrives home Mellie is the first thing he sees. "Were the hell have you been? She growls out. Fitz stops and looks at her and not being in the mood for her antics he attacks. "I was trying to figure out why in the hell are you here. Is it because you love me, is it because of my money…yeah that's it you like spending my money." Mellie isn't sure but she has a feeling Fitz knows what she done. "What's going on with you Fitzgerald? You left her a day in a half ago and didn't come home. This is not like you."

"Why Mellie?"

"Why what Fitz."

"Why are you here, why did you except my engagement, why did you kill my child?" Mellie face turns white as a ghost. "Don't try and lie I have all the proof right here." He throws the file at her but she doesn't look at it. She allows it to hit the floor. "Fitz honey I..I." Fitz moves with lightning speed and is now in Mellie space. "I what love your money but not enough to have your child, because you sure as hell don't love me?" "Fitz I…" "I'm not trying to hear a damn thing that comes out of your mouth, get your shit and get…the…fuck…out…of…my…house! You only have 1 hour before I put your ass out myself. Whatever you don't get is being tossed in the garbage."

"Fitz honey you don't mean that. I don't know what makes you think I would do such a thing. Whatever is in that folder is untrue." Fitz temper goes up a notch. "You know what nevermind your shit, get the hell out NOW!" He grabs Mellie of course she was trying to explain her deception claiming this is all a lie. Fitz grabs her purse being sure to remove his house and car keys and pushes Mellie out of the door. "Fitz honey I need my keys." He throws what keys were left on the chain and slams the front door but now before telling her he was taking his car back to and calling her a bitch. She would be outside for over an hour begging and pleading with Fitz. He ignored her for as long as he could he then calls in his security team to have her removed from his property. The authorities would have only said because she resides there they had no right to make her leave. This part of the law he understood. He fixed himself a strong drink and continues to drink feeling sorry for himself and all kinds of fucked up constantly checking his phone for a response from Liv but it never came nor would it come.

Liv once again looks at her phone. She conflicted. She wants to believe Fitz but her gut is broken filled with all kind of hurt and emotions. Seeing her sons father again brought out feelings she never knew were still there until now. That giddy feeling she had inside that bedroom many years again are back. As she bathes Caleb she studies his features and can't help but smile. He's so handsome. He father's genes are very prominent. He has her doe eyes and pouty lips but everything else is all Fitzgerald. He has his father's charm and forwardness. But he has his mother's gentle loving and caring persona. Once Caleb is fed and bathe Liv decides to read him a bedtime story but before she could get him into bed there is a knock at her door. She turns and goes to the door first looking through the peephole and steps back bringing her hand to her chest. Fitz is at the door and very drunk. "Livv..ie, Livvie are you there? Please Liv can we talk. I know you're there can you open the door. Please baby open the door so we can talk." "Fitz please just go away." Liv doesn't see the expression on Caleb's face but she does hear him and so does Fitz. "Noooo mommy don't open the door, I don't want daddy to come in. Daddy scarwy."

Sorry family I have to report to work now. So I decided to load this and start a new chapter on my break. Leave a review I love to read your thoughts and opinions. Until next time…..