He agrees as he nods and says, "That's apparent. I don't get guys like him." She hears the disgust in his voice as she replies, "I know. But what do you expect? He's friends with Eddie. And, birds of a feather flock together." He has to admit she's right; as he says, "That's certain. I tried to fend him off for you. But, it ended with me agreeing to give you his number if you wanted it."
She looks at him and shakes her head as she says, "Sounds like he's anxious to get first dibs since the breakup, huh?" Fitz washes down his last bite as he replies, "Extremely, and it's rather concerning." Olivia responds, "Only if you look at it from a logical stand point. He doesn't really want me; he wants what I represent, which is Eddie's ex. They had a falling out a few weeks ago, so I'm betting he's looking to get even. Or maybe even looking for a story, he's working at the Enquirer now, so it wouldn't be beneath him to try to get a story out of the deal."
He shakes his head as he says, "So either he's a scorned friend looking to get even, by dating his friend's ex. Or he's looking to use you to dig up dirt on Eddie, to advance his career. Either one is lame as hell." She agrees as she says, "Yes. It is. But, when you're immature and spiteful, you often do lame shit." He nods and grins in agreement as he says, No argument there. Can I take your plate?"
She smiles as she replies, "Yes. You can." He stands up and clears the table, she helps him as she grabs the glasses. As they walk into the kitchen to clean up, he says, "Oh, I also ran into Nyemah and Rob on the way up." She responds, "Oh damn, that had to be awkward." He nods as he says, "Yeah, to say the least. But, I survived." She smiles at him as she asks, "What happened?" He describes the scenario and she says, "Wowsers, she's plenty off the rails it seems." He agreeably replies, "That's an understatement." She then says, "That said, did you really consider spraying her with mace?" He laughs as he responds, "If I had some and we were alone, maybe. It would be that. Or I drop kick her in her throat." His reply makes both of them laugh as she says, "Fitz, stop it. You're not going to do any of that."
As their laughter settles they finish loading the dishwasher, and he says, "Seriously, I really am going to be super careful around her, like Huck suggested. I can tell she's itching at the chance to do or say something to get me to react." Olivia nods as she says, "That makes sense. Then she can get people to witness you doing or saying things to her that seem off. So when or if she decides to say something untrue about you; they'll be able to vouch for her in some way about your behavior."
He shakes his head as he says, "Damn, I sure hope this gets handled sooner rather than later." She replies, "I know. For now. Just keep declining his invites. Until we get a conclusion on this. I do feel bad for him, he seems to be oblivious to her antics." He agrees as he says, "Yeah. He is. It's weird. I feel like she was almost mad at the idea I was with somebody, when he commented on seeing me with two drinks."
As she hands him the last plate, and he closes the dishwasher, she replies, "Yeah. Because her goal is to have you. Not see you or hear about you with someone else." He counters, "But I don't want her."
She places her arms around his neck, and he places his hands on her waist as she says, "This isn't about you love. It's about her. Don't forget that important detail." He kisses her lips to stop the chatter about her, as he responds, "Well, I'm more apt to make our remaining time together about us, and not her. Is that okay?" She grins at him as she replies, "Absolutely."
They share a kiss that lights their fires immediately, and just as they're about to take advantage of the moment. His phone rings, and the ring tone stops them in their tracks. He sighs as he says, "Damn it Aunt Rose." He doesn't pull the phone from his pocket, he just lets it ring, and doesn't let her go. She smiles as she says, "You have to answer. It could be important. It's not even 10am and she's calling." He replies, "That's why there's voicemail." She responds, "Fitz, come on."
Again, he knows she's right. But he hates it. She pecks his lips as she says, :"Answer the phone, and I'll be in the bedroom." He sighs again and agrees to answer, but smacks her ass as she walks away. She smiles as she says, "I'll be waiting." He answers the phone as she walks out of sight.
"Hi Aunt Rose. Is everything okay?" The normally cheery sweet voice, is concerned as she says, "Hi Fitzy. I should be asking you that question, given how your father's visit without me ended." He takes a breath as he says, "With all due respect, I really don't want to talk about him or what happened right now Aunt Rose. I'm rather busy."
She hears the stress in her nephew's voice and agreeably replies, "Okay. Fair enough. We won't talk about the details. But, I do need to see you. It's time we had a talk to address some things."
He relents as he says, "What things?" She smiles as she says, "I don't want to discuss it over the phone. When I get back from Montreal, we will set up a meeting okay?" He nods as he replies, "Yes mam. How are you doing?"
She smiles as she responds, "I am doing well for an old gal. Still upright and breathing, so that's a plus." He counters, "Stop it Aunt Rose. You're going to outlive us all." She grins as she says, "We shall see my dear boy. Enough about me; the main question I have is how are you doing mentally?" He responds, "I'm doing well. I have had allot of time to clear my head. You don't have to worry about me. I promise." She takes his words at face value, and knows, based on what Gerry told her. He held his own. Which is just one other reason he was so angry after their meeting. And to a degree, she takes some pleasure in knowing her brother almost got his ass handed to him, by his own son. But, instead of commenting on it, she respects his wish, to not discuss the details of the meeting right now.
Instead, she focuses on a detail she knows he's fine with discussing, as she asks, "Is that because of Livy?" He grins as he replies, "Yes. It is. I see he told you she was here." She agreeably responds, "Yes. He did. But even if he hadn't. I know who you would've ended up talking to. She's your go to. A good one at that." He agrees as he says, "Yeah, she is." She then asks, "Is she still there?" He isn't sure what her response is going to be, but he says, "Yes mam. She's really been a great help to me as always. But, even more so this time."
Pleasantly, he hears her say, "Good. Well, I am going to let you go. I just wanted to make sure you were okay. And let you know I will be back in LA Wednesday. Do you think we can have dinner?" He nods as he says, "Yeah. I can do that. I can even come to you if you like. She replies, "That will be nice. It's been a while since we've spent some time alone. And it's time we make good use of it."
He knows that can only mean she's got allot to say, whether he wants to hear it or not. But in the end, he simply says, "Okay Aunt Rose. Have a safe trip back. I'll see you Wednesday." She replies, "Okay. Love you Fitzy." He smiles as he replies, Love you too."
When the call ends he sighs and smiles to himself. His Aunt Rose has always been a great asset in his life. Someone he could always count on, and the closest he's had to a mother, or his own mother. He's looking forward to catching up with her next week, to see what it is she has to tell him. But, for now, he's anxious to spend the rest of his and Liv's time alone, together.
When he enters the bedroom, he does so to the sight of her standing in front of the mirror wrapped in a towel. She sees him standing in the doorway, and says, "Hey. How'd your call go?" He walks toward her as he replies, "It went well. I wasn't ready to talk about dad yet, and she respected that. But, told me we have to meet on Wednesday to chat." She nods as she responds, "It's good she didn't force you into a conversation. But you know that will be on the list when you meet, right?" He nods as he says, "Yeah. I do. I'll be ready by then. I'm sure we will talk about that and whatever else she wants to share. She said she was supposed to come with him; which explains why he was so emotional when he showed up here. If she was with him, she would've been able to regulate the situation."
Olivia agrees, and feels for him. She takes his hand as she faces him and says, "I know it's upsetting. And I wish there was something I could say, or do. To make this whole situation go away for you." He pulls her into his arms as he says, "You're doing it. Without doing anything at all, other than being here for me. Which is doing more than you know, so thank you." She smiles at him as she replies, "You're welcome. Whatever you need." He pecks her lips as he says, "HMMM, whatever I need huh?" She smiles in response as she places her arms around his neck, and he pulls her between his thighs, as he leans against the counter. As she says, "Yes. Whatever you need."