Secrets- New Parents

Chapter 19

A/N: Hi guys, Thank you for sticking with me. I'm trying to get back to my original flow of just letting the story come to me. I figured out why I had writer's block. I was trying to write according to what the reader's wanted vs just letting the story come to me. Also, there is so much going on in the world my mind was clouded with so many distractions. I'm getting back to my old self though, slowly but surely. I want that feeling I had when I wrote my first fanfiction, T&C. The flow of that story was amazing. I'm still chasing that feeling. I'm sure I'll get it back. Also romance takes me a bit longer to write. I'm an action & drama kinda woman. Anywho here's another update for you all. I hope you enjoy. I did not proofread it is almost 4am in Milwaukee and I really wanted to get this chapter out.

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Within 20 minutes of giving birth both babies were weighed, measured, and cleaned a bit more. Both twins were a little under 5 pounds. Elijah was 4 pounds 12 oz, 17 inches long, and Miya was 4 pounds 9 ounces, 16.9 inches long. They were healthy with a strong set of lungs. Both twins also had a head filled with silky black hair. Deep set eyes like their father with a bluish tent to them. They were both very light, almost exactly their dad in skin color. Due to their early arrival and birthweight, they were both taken to the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) for 24-hour observation and blood work.

Fitz made sure to take pictures of the twins before they were taken away and Olivia was moved to a private room where his parents and Quinn joined them. Anna burst into tears as Fitz showed her the pictures of the twins. "Oh my, they are just beautiful. What are their names? Gerry look at our grandbabies." Gerry was so choked up that he didn't here Fitz when he said their names, but Anna did. She was stunned silent and just fell into Gerry's arms. "I know dear, we now have two beautiful grandbabies." Gerry unknowingly quotes

"No dear, It's not just that, did you hear your son? Their named after you and I, as well as Olivia's parents."

"Really?" Gerry studders out

"Yes dad, your grandson's name is Elijah Fitzgerald Grant, and your granddaughter's name is Miya Anna Grant."

"Yes mom they are mom but I have one more secret Fitz made me aware of that I did not know?"

Turning to Liv Anna asks "What else could there be dear. I'm loving all your secret surprises."

"Our daughter's name is actually Miya Anna Rose Grant."

"My mother's name as well?" This broke Anna into a crying mess.

"Yes Fitz shared with me, that your mother was very special to you, so I added her to and if fits perfect."

"I w…want to see them, when c…can we see them?"

Walking over to his mother Fitz embraces her in another hug "I will call the nurse and find out." Kissing her on there head he walks over to Liv and reaches for the nurse call remote and presses the button. "Yes, how may I help you?"

"We'd like to see our children, the Grant twins."

"Yes sir Mr. Grant I'll call the NICU and notify them immediately. Someone will be there shortly to take you and Mrs. Grant down."

"My parents along with another family member are also here. Is it possible they may come also?"

"Sure Mr. Grant with you or your wife's permission, that will not be a problem."

"Thank you." He turns his attention to Liv and kisses her. "We're going to see our babies."

Liv smiles from ear to ear "Thank you baby. You always know what to do."

The family continues talking as they waited for a nurse staff to come and get them and take them to the twins. They instead receive and unexpected surprise when a nurse tapped on the door. Everyone's face lit up like it was Christmas morning. "Hello, Grant family, I have two little people that passed their testing. Just in a nick of time too, because these two are very hungry." She looked at Liv and smiled "Mrs. Grant I was told you are breastfeeding, is that correct?"

"Yes!" Liv excitedly answer, "So they're okay?" She adds

"Yes. They are the neonatologist will be in shortly to talk with you. He's currently meeting with another family but felt there was no reason for these two beautiful babies to stay in the NICU. So, they will go to the nursery during you stay here or stay right her in your room if you choose."

"We'd like for them to stay with us." Fitz offers

"No problem Mr. Grant we can arrange that."

As the family surrounds the bed Liv is handed Miya and helped to place her on the breast. Fitz scoots in the bed next to her intently watching and learning as Elijah is placed on the second breast. He watches as Liv winces from the discomfort. "Does it hurt love?"

She answers without look up "Yes, but just a little. It just caught me off guard." Everyone continues watching as Liv get the hang of things. Gerry has been standing back not wanting to see his new daughter-in-law's breast. "I'm going to step out and get coffee until Liv finishes feeding the little ones. Does anyone want anything?"

"Oh, dad you don't have to leave I'm covered." Liv offers

"No dear, It's no bother."

"I'll take a coffee dad." Fitz informs as everyone else declines.

A half hour later the Neonatologist informed Liv and Fitz of all his testing, why they were needed, what they meant, and finally his findings. He tested the twin's oxygen level, liver enzymes, lung function, urine output, white blood cell count, iron levels, body temps and if they were consistent in keeping it up. His only concern was that they gained weight in the next two days. If so, they were free to go home upon her discharge. That's exactly what they did. Both twins hit the 5pd mark in two days making their parent's and grandparent's the happiest people in the world.

There first day home as parent the family decided to give them some time to themselves. As they walked inside Fitz held both twins in their carriers as Liv opened the door walking in ahead of him. Liv stops and looks around. "Fitz, you didn't have them take everything down, did you? All the gifs are neatly stacked by the fireplace?"

Placing the twins down in front of the sofa "No my love. Everything is still up. The cake is in the frig, the food is in the extra frig downstairs. All the gifts were brought inside."

She continues to look around their beautiful home. "I'm sorry baby."

Fitz looks at her perplexed at her apology "For what Livvie?"

"For not giving you a proper wedding." She sadly states

Fitz chuckles as he unbuckles the twins "Livvie, the wedding is for you love.

Without notice Liv breaks into a sobbing mess. Fitz stops in his actions to lift his son from his seat and walks to her. "Livvie, baby what's the matter? Why are you crying?" He pulls her into a loving embrace

"I messed up our plans. We didn't get to surprise everyone. I purposely didn't tell you I was felling pain I now know were contractions and ruined our wedding."

He places a soft kiss on her head "No my love everything was how it was meant to be. With us…" He pulls back and points at both of them "You and me, Livvie…nothing is normal, our lives events just happen, amazing events might I add. Our children were ready to be born…"

She interrupts "But had I told you…"

"It's okay Livvie. I understand why you didn't. It worked out perfect. You and I said I do before our beautiful babies were born. You got what you wanted, to be my wife; carry my last name, and become a wife and mother." He kisses her on the lips "All in one day." This brings a smile to her face

He steps back and lifting her chin "You okay now?" She nods as he takes her hand and walks over to the sofa where the twins were quietly sleeping. They both cradle a baby and place them on each of their chests. "We're parents." Liv whispers

"We're parents" Fitz repeats

They sit for a few moments to admire their beautiful babies still in disbelief they were here before taking them and placing them in their cribs in the nursery. Liv decided to take a shower and get comfortable while she had the chance as Fitz made a few phone calls. First, he called Quinn and told her what he needed her assistance with. Next, he called Liv's team to inform them of his secret plan. Last he called his parents to add them to his plan.

Everyone was excited and on board. He knew that Liv was feeling some kind of way in regard to their wedding. She never got the full experience. She never got to say her vows. She never got to share her complete wedding with the people most important to her and loved dearly. He wanted her to have that. He wanted to give Liv the world and much more. She had given him not one, but two beautiful children and trusted him enough to become his wife, without the tradition of how things normally are done. His love for her is beyond words.

Liv finally exits the bathroom walking into their room. She noticed Fitz was not there. She walks over and sits on the bed and begins rubbing butter cream on her skin. After dressing she goes to find her husband. She stops at the twin's room and watches. Fitz is standing at their cribs watching them sleep. Liv goes and stands next to him. He places his arm around her waist and pulls her close as his kisses her on the temple. "Hi."

"Hi." She shares the love greeting

"Livvie they're so beautiful. It still seems unreal. I'm a father."

"Yes, love you're a father, and I'm a mother. We have two gorgeous babies."

"Thank you Livvie. I never thought I'd feel this type of love, not just from you but for these two small beings that we created. I have to admit, I had small fear that they might not be mines. Even though they are mines, I would have loved them just the same if they weren't."

"I knew they were yours, that I had no doubt of once I found out how far along, I was. I also had no doubt you would love them not matter what. Its just who you are Fitz."

"I love you Livvie."

"I love you too Fitz."

They seal their admission with a kiss.

The day continued with our new parents adjusting to being parents of twins. Fitz was there in every way possible. He helped Liv with breast feeding, changing diapers, pumping, and prepping the breast milk, and bathing the twins.

They finally were able to unpack all the twin clothing they had purchased. Dressing the twins was a favorite moment for them both. Elijah was his father's child. It amazed him how he looked so much like him, and Miya looked so much like Olivia. There were similarities the twins shared such as their father's eyes and skin tone, but Miya was Liv's twin with the exception of her eye color. The thick straight hair that covered their entire heads was sure to grow as fast as they would.

Their first day home was very tiring. Their biggest challenge was at night. They had a twin basinet that was lightly wider than a single one to separate the twins but keep them together at the same time. Twins tended to sleep better when they were close to each other. At least that's what Liv and Fitz read online. The best thing is that Liv was already pumping due to her milk production which allowed daddy to feed the twins as well. They decided to switch back and forth from breast to bottle just so the twins will feed from both. Being working parents played a big part in making the decision. After speaking with Anna about the advantages and disadvantages of breast feeding. The thought of their babies only feeding from the breast terrified them both, because it sometime backfired on working parents because some newborns were known to refuse a bottle and could and sometimes would cry themselves sick if the breast was not available making it nearly impossible for the mother to leave them when the time came. Anna practically begged Liv and Fitz to exercise using both methods so she and Gerry could also spend time with the twins outside of the home. Liv and Fitz agreed.

Fitz offered to feed the twins every other feeding. This seemed to work perfectly for the couple. Liv was totally exhausted the following morning, so Fitz let her sleep and he took care of the twins as Quinn, Harrison, Huck, Jay, and his parents prepared his secret surprise for his wife as she slept. Being in labor for 18 hours, giving birth to twins, and breast feeding every 4 hours or so wore Liv out. She slept like a rock after her husband told her to rest. He would take the next two feedings and diaper changes. He assured her he had this and promised to wake her if he became overwhelmed, so sleep she did.

Fitz had help though, between his mom and Quinn, taking care of the twins was a breeze. Liv finally woke up at about 10 am. She turned and looked at the clock and was in shock. Her eyes immediately landed on her husband sitting across the room watching her dressed in a polo shirt and khaki shorts. "Fitz, oh my god it's 10 am. Why didn't you wake me? Why did you let me sleep that long?" She leaps from the bed, stopping in her track. "Where are the babies? Did you put them in their cribs?"

"Yes, my love. Take a look behind you."

Liv turns and sees a monitor on the nightstand streaming a live feed of the twins sleeping in their cribs. Her hands goes to her mouth in surprise. "Ohhh baby, thank you." Fitz stands and walks to her. "You can also live stream from you phone when you're in other rooms. I've placed a monitor in the kitchen, den, great room, living room, and my man cave in the basement."

"W..wait, what? When did you have time to do all this?"

"Between Tom and Huck it was easy. Now get dressed Mrs. Grant I have a secret surprise downstairs for you."

Liv screeches "Reeeally!? Okay let me kiss my babies first." She walks with Fitz hand in hand into the twin's room next door to kiss her beautiful babies before showering and putting on comfortable clothing. Twenty minutes later they each have a baby in their arms as they make their way downstairs. Once they reach the bottom Liv is stunned silent.

Jay and Fitz's parents are standing in her kitchen dressed in casual clothing as wedding music begins to play. Anna and Gerry walk up to the couple taking the twins from their arms walking outside taking their seats. Fitz turns to Olivia. "Fitz what's going on?"

"We didn't get to properly get married with all the people we love, nor did we get to say our vows in front of our family. So today Mrs. Grant I'm recreating that moment for you." Tears pool down Liv's face as Jay walks closer shaking Fitz hand. Fitz nods after kissing Liv on the temple before walking outside. Jay offers his hand and Liv accepts it before looping her arm with his.

They fall in step together with the music and walk outside. Liv is in utter shock as she sees everyone she and Fitz loved at her contined wedding standing as Jay walked her down the aisle. Liv can't control her tears. Her heart is full as she looks to her now husband, she can't help but love him more. Everything was still in place. The only difference was that all the gifts and food was inside.

Jay and Liv continue making their way to Fitz before stopping in front of him and the minister. Fitz smiles is so big you could count his teeth. "Again, who giveth this woman to this man?" The minister states

"I do." Jay answers before placing Liv's hand into Fitz palm. Liv steps up on the podium and faces Fitz. He uses his thumb to wipe her tears as he mouths "I love you."

"I love you more." She mouths back "But when did you have time to do all this? How did you keep such a secret?" Everyone laughs as the music stopped and they heard her question.

Fitz laughs "It was a family secret made to come true."

The minister jumps in "Mr. and Mrs. Grant even as husband and wife the vows are very intimate. At this time you may share with one another and all the family the reason for your union."

Fitz looks at Liv "Livvie, my sweet baby, my Mrs. Grant, I've never truly known love until I met you. I know that nothing we seem to do is traditional, but I couldn't let you not get your wish, so here we are. You have changed my life. I never thought a woman like you existed, but the universe has proven me wrong. You have proven me wrong and I will spend everyday of my life showing you the love you have given me. You are one of a kind, my one in a million. My everything. The love of my life. I promise to give my best to communicate this love and openly receive all the love you give. Thank you for trusting me, loving me enough to become the mother of my children and my wife. I am forever grateful to you for opening up your heart and letting me in. I will never break that heart as long as I shall live."

Liv draws her hand and wipes away her overflowing tears before looking at the family. "Now how am I supposed to top that?" Everyone laughs

"Just speak from your heart dear." Anna loudly voices

She looks back at Fitz "Fitz, my do over, my second chance, my one and only true love, my husband… becoming your wife and mother of your children has been the greatest gift you could have given me along with your undying love and patients. I knew the moment we shared our first kiss you were my something special. Thank you for not giving up on me and coming back to me and for me. Before I met you, I was nothing, had nothing, and felt nothing. You helped me find me, love me, see me, and feel love again. You gave me two beautiful children and a forever last name. You are my forever and I love you to the moon and back. You've gifted me a mother and father-in-law where I had no parents and shown me love I've never experience before. I will proudly wear your ring and your last name until the end of time, and as long as you protect my heart from being broken, you hold it in your hand as I do yours. If by chance either of us unintentionally do break the other's heart, there's always room for forgiveness, afterwards we just pick up the pieces and put it back together because our love is forever. I truly believe God secretly made you for me and me for you and I'll always love you." She finishes as she wipes away the fallen tears from Fitz eyes

The minister feeling emotional himself announces the union "I know present to you Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald T. Grant III. You may kiss your bride."

There was not a dry face in attendance.

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Abby sits in her hotel room frustrated at herself. How did she let this happen? She was not prepared to be a mom. She had no feeling for Stephen, and this would tie him to her for the rest of her life. It was now Tuesday, and she was again scheduled to termination of her pregnancy. She didn't feel that she needed to inform Stephen, it was her body and her decision. Had she not been drinking she would have made him use protection, but the liquor caught up with her before she could stop herself. The man had skills she had to admit. The things he was doing to her no woman would be able to just stop.

She missed her first appointment afraid Liv had spoken to Stephen and he would show up. So here she was on the other side of town in a hotel contemplating what she wanted to do. She hoped that Stephen would look for her. She even paid for the hotel with his credit card she had taken out of his wallet. A part of Abby knew she was wrong, but Olivia didn't have to do her like that. She embarrassed her in front of her team and her man. She threw in her face all she had done to help her. Who does that if it was from the heart? You don't throw up what you've done for a person in their face as a way to make a point or use it as an excuse to push your weight around. She was not after Fitz as Liv assumed she was just testing him to see if he truly loved her even though he was every woman's dream man. Tall, handsome, self-sufficient, probably rich, with large hands and big feet. Abby could only imagine what his third leg was like, but she was in denial that given the chance she would definitely sleep with Fitz.

She continued to sit there trying to figure out if she should give Stephen more time to find her before she took the plunge. She knew she could use the pregnancy to her advantage. Stephen was so indecisive at times and easily swayed. She could use this to get what she wants. Liv owed her and she wanted her just due. Two more hours had passed. Abby had made up her mind and headed to her appointment.

…

Stephen had been searching high and low for Abby. He had no idea where she could have gone. He was too embarrassed to go back to OPA. He knew how the everyone felt about Olivia, himself included. He let his feeling for Abby and his emotions get the better of himself. He too wanted to protect Abby. He couldn't explain why he fell for her so quickly and passionately, but he had. He was now sitting at home paying his bills on-line which led him to check his finance as well. That when he saw it several charges to a hotel downtown. He immediately took out his wallet and looked through his credit cards, noticing his black American Express card was missing. He was too overjoyed to be angry. He immediately headed for the hotel.

As he pulls up to the hotel and spots Abby going inside. He exits his car and heads to the front desk. "Hi I'm Stephen Finch I would like to order a second key to my room please?" Stephen states handing the clerk his ID as to not have questions about which room is his.

"Sure Mr. Finch." The clerk types in Stephen's information and without question prints him a second key. "There you are sir. Is there anything else I can do for you?"

"Yes, update your online booking to make it more secure. I didn't order this room, but lucky for you all someone I care a great deal about did, without my permission I may add, but knowing she's safe keeps me from putting in a complaint. It worked out this time, but the next person might not be so understanding. You bloody catch my drift?"

The attendant who was filled with sudden fear nodded while answering yes sir over and over again. Stephen simply walks away making his way upstairs to Abby's suite. Not just any suite but the presidential suite.

He doesn't hesitate to let himself in. He could here the shower running and decides to take a seat on the sofa after retrieving a water bottle from the frig. Ten minutes or so later Abby finishes her shower and could be heard walking around in the bedroom as she got herself dressed. Stephen remained quiet as he waited. Just as he finishes his water still attached to his lips Abby walks into the living area and stops in her tracks. A smile graces her face which she quickly turns into a look of surprise. "Stephen." She fake surprises. "How did you find me? Why are you here?"

Stephen lowers the empty plastic bottle and turns to her using only his head. "You used my credit card that you stole."

She steps in front of him "I only used it once. Just to get the room. I will pay you back. I had no ill intent. I just needed someplace to stay."

"You had a place to stay." He states looking at her stomach for any sign of pregnancy. "You once again allowed Liv to get into your head and you just up and left."

"I left you a note. I promise I was going to pay you back."

Stephen's frustration starts to show "Blood eh, Abby. It's not about the bloody card or the money. It's about you aborting my bloody child without even telling me you were pregnant." Abby looks like a deer in headlights. "Liv needs to mind her own damn business. She's always giving advice where it's not needed. Making assumptions not knowing the facts. I never told Olivia I was pregnant Stephen."

"Where you?" He retorted catching Abby off guard

"W..what?" She blustered

"Where you pregnant? Did you abort our baby? Don't lie to me Abby?"

Still pondering and avoiding the correct answer "I didn't have an abortion." She stated. She was told she would need someone to drive her home in order to have the procedure. She never took time to read over the information and just showed up for the appointment. After realizing she had no one, she simply told them she would reschedule for another day, so she stuck with avoiding stating she was indeed pregnant because she still did not plan to have a baby. "Liv just assumed I was pregnant and as you can see ran with it. That's why I left. I knew she would create mistrust between us. I didn't have the energy to deal with you mad at me too."

Stephen looks at her intently not sure if he believes her or not. She has gain quit a bit a weight and her face was slightly fuller. She also has a radiate glow that you see in expecting mothers. "I want to believe you Abby I do but when I look at you, I see great physical changes. I need to be sure so, will you take a pregnancy test?"

Abby glared at him like he had two heads. Just as she was about to light into him, she was hit with a bought of nausea. She made a beeline to the bathroom. Stephen followed.

She regurgitated everything she had eaten on her way back to the hotel after her failed appointment. Stephen grabbed a towel dousing it with cold water dabbing Abby's forehead and back neck area. Abby's knows she lost ground with her lie and finally comes clean falling on her butt sitting against the porcelain wall.

"You're pregnant." Stephen offers

"I'm pregnant. So, I don't need to take a test. I'm sorry. I had an appointment to terminate the pregnancy today, but I rescheduled because I didn't have anyone to take me home. Stephen I can't have a kid right now. Look at my life. Look at me. I can't even take care of myself."

"You don't have to Abby. I can take care of you and our child."

"That's the same shit Charles said before he made me his prisoner causing me to miscarry before he bashed my face in."

"I'm not Charles Abby." He adamantly states

She looked directly at him "Prove it. Get me inside of Liv employee files. I need to know what information she has on me." She lied

…..

Fitz and Liv were bosting in laughter as they smeared cake in each other face. The pink and blue that was hidden on the inside was now visible as the family enjoyed slices of the delicious treat. Everyone was getting the opportunity to meet and hold the twins. Now that everyone knew the gender and the fact it was two babies instead of one, more gifts were purchased as well. Mostly a duplicate of the original gift was what everyone bought.

Two highchairs, two swings, two playmates, two strollers, a single one and a twin one, over 50 outfits, some gender neutral, some gender specific, stacks of twin onesies, pampers, baby lotions, and oils. Pacifiers, booties, mittens, bottles, twin bed fittings. You name they had it. The living area looked like a baby store by the time all the gifts were open.

They decided with the assistance of the women to put away the baby items before opening all the wedding gifts. Liv took time to pump as the older Grants feed the twin a bottle. Once she was done and the babies were feed and changed the gift opening restarted. It was exciting and embarrassing at the same time. They received everything from lingerie and whips to sex toys. Fitz firm splurged on tickets to the Bahamas for seven days. It seemed most gifts were equated to the process of love making and they definitely planned of having a lot of sex thought their marriage.

The Grants were more modest in their purchases. The matching mugs, and bathe therapy, along with matching foot massagers was something they appreciated the most. Anna shared the importance of coming home after a long day and needing to relax and the importance of sitting together, bathing together, and just enjoying one another as they release the days stress.

The energy in the home was filled with love. The best part of the day was spending time with family and clearing out their home by 5 pm. The night ended with them relaxing in bed with a twin on each breast. "I'm glad we decided to bottle and breast feed. It is much easier when I need to move around." Liv shares

"Yeah?" Fitz verifies "I think as long as they're getting breast milk, we're still doing what's best."

"It also gave mom and dad the opportunity to bond with and feed them. I know how important that was to Anna." Liv adds

"Thank you love. I've never seen them so happy. They have wanted grandchildren for quite some time."

"It was mostly you Fitz, you came so hard our first time together, I had to use the showerhead to make sure I was properly clean, after your many ejaculations I'm sure I had more sperm in me than you by the end of the night."

Fitz laughs so hard it makes Liv laugh "You're probably right. I was on empty after that last one. I had nothing left."

"I know because it was all in me. I'm definitely going on the Depo next week. I can't take any chances of missing a pill with you and I want our next child to be planned."

"What if we have another set of twins?"

"Then we'll be the proud parents of four children."

"Damn woman I love you so much."

Liv snickers "I love you too Fitz."

Minutes later both babies are full, changed and peacefully sleeping and it doesn't take long for their parents to join them.

What do you think guys? Until next time…Keke