Fitz POV

"Did it work?"

"I said to stop asking me questions."

"I'm just anxious about this working."

"Pacing and asking me a thousand times won't make it work, it just makes me not like you again."

I stopped in my tracks and glanced at the frowning man.

"You.. you actually like me now?"

He only glanced at me and I nodded, understanding the threatening look in his eyes to leave him alone.

"It'll just be another second and once it's off it'll reconnect within sixty seconds and we should be able to see if it worked or not."

"Okay.. this has to work."

I was anxious and began pacing again, unable to stay still. I thought of what this could mean if it worked and the possibilities were endless.

"It's up."

"So it worked?"

"No it's up and not working, what do you think?"

"Well I don't know, don't you have to test it or something!"

"If she's at therapy all we have to do is look at the screen."

Realization hit and my eyes were glued to the screen and within a second, I was grinning widely.

"It worked."

O. Pope Location: Residence

Olivia POV

"He's done everything he can to bring Georgia to me just like he said he would. It's been pretty fun and so incredibly sweet."

"More than the peaches?"

"Oh definitely. Our peach tree is growing beautifully and we're not supposed to see much harvesting for a few months from now but he's kept our home stocked with Georgia peaches because he knows I love them. He's had some of my favorite foods overnighted somehow and even reheated it's been delicious. Maybe it's my pregnancy tastebuds that are being fooled but it's working. He's even tried to bring my home here."

"In what way do you mean?"

"A few of my favorite things from my apartment are now here in our home. There's pictures and artwork that I had back home that are now around the house. Some of my favorite throws, my favorite mug. We're now using my favorite comforter on our bed here. It's been really nice."

"That sounds comforting. Do you notice a difference in your demeanor since those items arrived?"

"Yes. It was just things here and there that he would put out and it was almost a daily thing. It was like waking up to a new surprise each day for the past two weeks."

"Was there something familiar today?"

I shifted in my seat for a second. It always got a bit uncomfortable at the end of the hour after sitting for so long. My sessions were easier this week because there was so much going on that was positive.

"I had this really beautiful framed puzzle I put together with one of my old patients a few years back. We spent maybe two weeks on this twelve-hundred piece puzzle. It's a beautiful turquoise type of blue with shades of green and a family of sea turtles swimming. They say you shouldn't have favorites but this little boy was my favorite and when he was in remission and released from the hospital his family framed it for me as a gift."

"So Fitz brought that to your new home."

I nodded and smiled thinking of exactly where it was hanging now.

"The second I saw it I knew the color scheme I wanted for the nursery and it's hanging on the wall in there. Since deciding on a sea turtle theme, we've been getting bits and pieces of the nursery together and it's been a really sweet time for all of us. CJ is loving that we're all doing it together and that she gets some input."

"I'm glad to hear that you've been spending time as a family preparing for your little boys arrival. How was your appointment yesterday? Is your blood pressure leveling or going down?"

"Dr. Kelly ended up having to fill in for the on-call doctor and after the third labor and delivery she was called away for, we requested to move the appointment to Friday instead so fingers crossed it's approved. They've been finicky with accepting last minute changes lately. It was like pulling teeth to get this session approved and it was only a two hour time change."

"Well I surely hope you're able to be seen Friday. Alright our time is nearly up, so tell me Olivia what have you gained from today and what will you implement to share by Thursday?"

I laughed knowing she could predict what I was planning to say.

"I learned that I'm allowed to have my pregnancy hormones that make me upset and sometimes irrational, and I don't have to apologize for that or put pressure on myself to act as though I'm not bothered by things. I'm not allowed to ignore or hide my frustrations and anxiety from Fitz about becoming a mother just because I've got a million other frustrations that he's already helping me through. I can pick and choose what I allow him to be a part of but it's not fair to either of us."

"Okay what about those things that are your choice."

"It's gotta be all or nothing. I don't want to be halfway in with Fitz and our new life. I want to make sure I'm letting him all the way in because he's willing and excited to be there. For implementing I'm going to try and plan ahead for things that normally scare me."

"And why is that?"

"Planning can only help make something a reality and I can control the progress. Planning is nothing concrete and a plan can change and adapt to my needs."

She nodded her head seemingly proud and I felt the same.

"Thank you for sharing with me today, Olivia."

"Thank you for creating a safe space where I can share…. I didn't even use the putty today!"

I thought about it the entire time and although I didn't want to toot my own horn, I was proud of myself. Even the difficult things, I was able to breathe through and talk it out.

"You didn't but what am I going to say to that?"

"Needing the putty or not doesn't change the fact that I'm putting in the work."

"Not at all. I'll see you Thursday Olivia."

She opened the office door for me and I immediately saw Fitz who stood up and greeted me.

"Hey you."

He held a hand out and I grabbed it before wrapping an arm around his waist and walking out to the car. When we were both buckled in, Fitz turned to me with wide set, joyful eyes.

Fitz POV

"Did your session go well?"

"Very well. It's been nice to not feel completely broken going both in and out. I've been able to just… I don't know enjoy my time there lately. I started going because it's what I needed, but now even more than that, I'm going because I want to. It's the 'me time' I didn't really know I needed."

"Come here Livvie."

I kissed her softly, relishing in how incredibly relaxed and happy she looked. I knew she hadn't worked through everything she needed to, but to hear her speak so freely and lightly about her feelings brought me so much joy. She easily opened her mouth to me and I savored the taste of her lips and tongue on mine. We continued to kiss and I felt the second her intentions changed and she wanted more. She pulled back and her lips trailed kisses from my cheek to my neck before gripping my face and lavishing her lips against mine. The second air became necessary, we locked eyes and each of us knew we needed to get home as soon as humanly possible.

I thanked my lucky stars that CJ wasn't home and the second we were out of the car, my body was glued to hers and we were moving backwards up the stairs.

"I want you"

I felt my pants grow tighter as she rasped over and over again how much she wanted me, how wet she was for me and needed to feel me inside her.

"Shhh shut up Livvie." I gritted my teeth while pulling the fitted dress from her body and slamming our bedroom door behind us. Her skin was on fire and she moved to sit on the edge of the bed after slipping her panties off and moving to on her bra.

I shook my head stopping her just as she'd reached the clasps and her hands pulled at my belt loops pulling me closer. The second I yanked my shirt off, her lips were against my stomach and her fingers were pushing my pants down to get to what she needed.

"Livvie, just relax and let me take care of you." I kicked off my jeans and boxers before kneeling down in front of her, planning on worshipping her body for as long as she could take.

I moved my lips up her body, starting at her ankles, stopping shortly to leave kisses on her stomach while I unhooked her bra and slid the straps down her arms. Her breasts had grown in the past two weeks and although I'd noticed immediately I hadn't been able to enjoy the change like I'd wanted to. I kissed each hardened nipple and Olivia's legs opened wide and she moved closer bringing me towards to her wet center.

"Oh god don't stop"

She wrapped her arms around my back and legs around my waist grinding into my chest, trying to find the right pressure for the release she needed. Testing the waters, I opened my mouth and began to suck on her right breast just as I pushed one of her legs from around me and immediately pushed two fingers into her pussy. I felt her immediately recoil before I pushed them back into her and rubbed my thumb against her swollen clit. She screamed out in pleasure and shook as she came loudly, pulling my hair with one hand and holding my hand tightly against her pussy with the other.

"Ahh ahhh Fuck!"

I had been craving this for weeks and wasn't able to hold back my need for her. I released her breasts and put a hand on her chest before making her lay on her back. Olivia gasped at the unexpected move, and I licked my lips watching her fingers move over the juices spilling from her core. I intertwined my fingers with hers and kissed her pussy several times, biting against the sopping flesh. I wanted to create the right amount of pain and pleasure to give her exactly what I knew she craved. I finally used my tongue and licked at her opening slowly for a few seconds before turning ravage. I grabbed both of her wrist in one of my hands keeping her hands from pushing me away and bit, licked, sucked, and hummed against her sensitive flesh until she was panting and squeezing her thighs against my face.

"Fitz.." she cried out as she frantically tried to gather her thoughts. The feeling of ecstasy was so close.

I shuffled a bit ignoring the hard floor beneath my knees and looked over her sweating body. My erection was now uncomfortable as I took in her tousled hair, self inflicted bee stung lips, and heaving chest, and I hadn't even really gotten started yet.

"What. Do. You. Want?" I kissed the outline of her pelvic bone as my thumb grazed her clit, causing her to gasp.

"Taste me Fitz. I want you to take your mouth... make me cum... So hard. Please baby."

She demanded and begged in a voice that was so unexpected it almost made me cum on the spot. Her eyes locked on mine and she whimpered when she felt my fingers slip inside of her.

I looked up into her lustful eyes and mouthed "I love you" before lowering my head and placing one long lick between her folds. My fingers resumed at a slower pace, as my mouth began slowly feasting on her most sacred of areas.

The feel of Liv's fingers tugging at my hair only seemed to rile me up even more making my hunger for her grow. It had been weeks since she'd wanted to be touched this way and her body was flowing like a fountain. She needed this as much as I did and even as she came multiple times, I could tell it wasn't enough. I glanced up and saw that she was doing her best to hold on but I wanted her to let go. I pulled her legs on my shoulders, then lifted her hips slightly before thrusting my tongue into her warm walls and pushing directly into her clit.

"Fuck!" Her voice was becoming hoarse and I didn't hold back. My thumb began working on her sensitive nub while my tongue was stroking her walls at a rapid pace.

In one expert move, I pushed two fingers deep in her core, and hooked to hit her spot, just as my mouth closed over her clit. She began to come hard and I sucked hungrily on her, causing her legs to shake violently, and a silent scream to escape her lips as her orgasm wrecked her from the inside out. When her body finally began to calm, I slid my fingers from her warmth, and stared in amazement at the juices that flowed freely out of her opening.

Liv POV

My breath hitched seeing Fitz's face emerge from between my legs, thoroughly drenched in... me. I felt like I was going to die in the best way imaginable and yet I still needed more of him. It had really been far too long, so long that I had forgotten how much being with Fitz this way was a necessity. Tingles resurfaced as I felt him begin kissing his way up my body and whimpered when he slipped his tongue between my slightly parted lips. Catching my breath was a second thought as I tasted myself on his tongue. He moved further up the bed and pulled me with him until I was able to meet his lips again. I could tell he assumed I was tired by the way he had slowed down but it's not what I wanted at all. I kissed him hungrily and turned around in his arms hoping he'd understand what I wanted.

"Are you sure?"

I moved back and whimpered at the feeling of his body so bare against me. Feeling his abs against me, I arched my back the second I felt his hands between my thighs. My leg was lifted and my breaths were rapid at the feel of him so hard against me. He was just so big, and I couldn't wait any longer.

"Baby, put it in" I turned to bring his lips to mine, demanding to feel him everywhere, but he pulled away and shook his head.

"Let me take my time with you, baby."

I felt him move down the bed so he was positioned perfectly and he teasingly placed his erection against my wet core.

"Ahh… baby, stop…. Just..go faster."

Reaching down, Fitz pushed his member against my full slit, applying pressure to the entire area before thrusting his hips and sliding against me. I pulled harshly at his curls and brought my leg down squeezing his dick against my clit tightly until I came loudly, unraveling quickly. I gasped for air while blinding reaching for him and doing the work of fitting him exactly where my body had been craving him.

The sound of him in my ear groaning loudly at how good I felt almost brought tears to my eyes. The feeling was more than mutual and I reached for the back of his head wanting to kiss him. He didn't move for a few moments knowing I needed time to adjust to him being so deep inside of me in what seemed like a lifetime. Pulling out some, he moved slowly, allowing me to take more of him in with each forward thrust, slick and with a suffocatingly welcome home. He repeated his actions, hooking one leg high on his arm, and the second he finally bottomed out I was recoiling and trembling. I couldn't believe how sensitive I was and every thrust felt like a high. He stayed tightly against me, swiveling his hips in a circular motion and gently squeezing my thighs, my breasts. I felt his hand turn my chin towards him and he kissed me hungrily, tonguing me down as he thrusted into my relentlessly barely pulling out. He reached down with one hand and played with my clit, coaxing a pleasurable scream out as another orgasm hit. I felt him speed up and after squeezing him without letting up, he reached for my breasts and moaned loudly as he came heavily inside of me.

I needed water. We both did. I honestly felt like I could black out from how euphoric I felt. I felt him began to trace kisses along my neck before he released me and rolled onto his back.

"Wait here Livvie."

Fitz POV

Twenty minutes later we were both cleaned up, completely sated, full from a semi healthy lunch, and sitting on the couch folding clothes.

"Is this the last load?"

"At least until we get more. I have a feeling Lillian will be the type of grandma that doesn't come over empty handed."

"I don't think it's my mom I need to worry about, Liv. If I'm not mistaken all these clothes were from online orders by you."

She looked completely guilty but wasn't hiding it at all.

"Guilty. What do you expect me to do with all this free time I've got?"

Her smile was wide as she held the tiny onesie against her stomach. Mine on the other hand was a bit forced.

"It's probably a really good thing we aren't having a girl because I've found a billion little boutiques online that would probably have me bankrupt by now."

"I believe you.. speaking of, how are you purchasing all of this? I mean we should get an account, like a joint account don't you think? We're doing this together right?"

"Well yea but it's not.. I don't know I never really thought of that."

"What a joint account?"

"Yea. It's what people do when they get married and we're not married."

"Yea but one day we can be.. we will be. Besides we haven't been playing by the rule book so far so we don't have to start now. I'm just saying, you don't have to spend all of your money on his things."

"I know I don't have to and we can definitely talk about joint accounts and all of that but don't pretend like you didn't furnish his entire nursery with your own money Fitz."

"It's not a competition I just wanted to speak my peace on the subject. Also what is this?"

I held up a tiny pair of pants that had a large saggy middle to them. I couldn't for the life of me understand what they actually would be used for. They looked like pants but they didn't at the same time.

"They're pants" Olivia shrugged as if they were the most normal looking pants.

"Yea but why the saggy crotch? Is it for the diaper? I don't remember Ceej needing pants like this even for her shittiest diapers?"

She laughed loudly and searched through the pile of clothes before pulling out two more pair of pants just like them.

"They're called harem or drop crotch pants. They're cute little hip hop pants for the baby."

"Oh ok." I scratched my head for a second before holding up the pants and folding them.

"Is there something you're not telling me? The last time I did this, my baby didn't come out break dancing Livvie."

"Yea yea they're still cute. You just wait. Your son is going to be the coolest dressed kid on the block."

I smiled at her before taking the other tiny pants and adding them to the folded pile. It was obvious she kept herself busy making sure everything was ready for our son's arrival in a few short months. His nursery wasn't overbearing, rather it was calm and inviting. It was fun putting the crib and changing table together with her weeks ago. I didn't know she was handy and after spending two of looking through color schemes, she'd decided the second the picture frame was delivered. It went perfect with the stark white furniture set and the last step was the stenciling she was doing of our little boys name above his crib.

"What should we have for dinner? I was thinking me and CJ could convince you to grill steaks tonight. I'm suddenly craving a good piece of meat today."

"I thought I already took care of that craving?"

She rolled her eyes and balled up a onesie, hitting me directly in the face when she threw it.

"What else do you want with this steak ma'am?"

We were having a nice afternoon, peaceful and playful but I couldn't help but feel guilty. I needed her to know what she could have. That she could have more.

"Hmmm maybe some asparagus and potatoes with some of that gravy your mom makes. Do you think she and CJ will be home in time? She could stop by the store on the…"

"Let me take you to Georgia."

She stopped folding tiny footed pajamas and looked up at me confused.

"Huh?"

"Georgia. Let me take you Livvie."

She removed the clothes from her lap and moved to stand up. She shook her head and looked almost shocked that I would be bringing it up knowing the circumstances.

"I don't know why you think that's okay to bring up right now. You know it's not possible Fitz."

"It is."

"Why are you doing this?"

She was beginning to get worked up and I saw her eyes begin to fill with tears before she started for the stairs.

"We figured it out."

She froze mid-step but didn't turn around.

"Huck did. He figured it out. I wanted to tell you when we made it home but we got so… I didn't want to ruin our time together and I still don't, but I can't hold it back anymore."

"We don't know if it would actually work without flaw and we can't risk that…"

"It will work. It has worked. Today. I know you're scared.."

"I'm not scared!"

Tears were spilling quickly from her eyes when she finally turned to face me and I loved how vulnerable she looked but hated how scared she was in that moment. In the last week she'd opened up to me about what Yolanda had helped her realize about going home. Finding herself at home was what she needed but it was also what she feared the most. Yolanda helped her realize that although the old Olivia was who she needed, she carried a lot of baggage with her. Shame. Guilt. Lost friendships. Lost positions. Identity. Olivia didn't just need to find herself back home, she had a lot of cleaning up to do and that scared her the most.

"While you were at your session today, Huck switched the monitors signals when he tripped system for a minute. It rebooted and your signal read at home. Stephen called to tell them that your session was cut short and you were home. Come here."

I grabbed her hand and walked us into the kitchen where the motherboard was and showed her the new blinking addition to the box.

"This is what they are tracking now. Huck has two additional connections that he will have for Yolanda's office and Dr. Kelly's practice as well. During your visits Huck will send the signal to routers set up at each office. You don't have to stay in this house anymore. Let me take you home."

Liv POV

Two of a few things that would always be certain in this life is my love for Fitz and the respect he has for me and my space. My needs. The words he spoke continued to play in the back of my head even ten minutes later. I did my best to not burst into tears learning that I could go back home. It was what I needed and even wanted, but as he continued to speak I knew that I needed space to think. I realized now that the nursery is where I did my best thinking these past few weeks. I'd find myself unwinding in the nursery glider more than our love seat after my sessions and without thinking I'd ended up there. I asked him for five minutes to gather my thoughts and just imagined him waiting at the bottom of the stairs counting down the minutes. I'd had an adequate amount of time to figure out what I was feeling, where my head was, and what I was going to say to him.

The second he knocked on the door I invited him in willingly and stood up immediately to hug him.

"I'm ok." I whispered the words into the air after feeling the tension in his body.

"Are you sure? I want you to know that I wouldn't suggest this if it wasn't completely safe."

"I know that."

"We can leave tonight, tomorrow, whenever I just know this is something you want and need. Don't let fear hold you back Livvie."

I pulled away before pulling him into a kiss, hoping to convey how much I appreciated him. He was always so giving and considerate of what I needed.

"Thank you. I love that you want this for me and you're right I can't be afraid of going home."

"And if you are, it's ok, I just want to help you face these fears."

"I love you for that, but I've really thought about this and I thought back to how I first got here. Do you remember that night?"

He cupped my face and pushed a chunk of curls behind my ear and touched my cheek softly. He looked as though he was picturing finding me in his backyard all over again.

"Of course. I was terrified seeing you hurt and alone in the dark. I had to help you."

"That was exactly what I needed. You were what I needed but that's not what I need this time. I want to go to Georgia tomorrow, Fitz."

"We can do that, I can…"

"No. Baby listen to me. I want to go to Georgia but I can't let you come."

"I don't want you to have to face this alone, Livvie. CJ will be ….."

"It's not about that Fitz. I need to face this alone and you have to let me."