3 Months Later:

Fitz and Gerry have been learning how to get used to the new normal that they have been dealt with. Gerry has been spending time with Richard, a little bit more than Ftiz would like but he is trying to be understanding of what's going on in Gerry's mind. Liv advised him to let Gerry wade through this water and figure things out. Fitz can't help but be a little hurt by it all. As far as he and Liv go, they've never been better. But it's time for them to make some decisions about the next steps in their relationship and getting married.

Liv is arching off the bed, licking her lips incessantly. The moans are guttural and loud. She grips the sheets for dear life, "Ohhh…..right there! Right there!" she says breathlessly.

Fitz digs his fingers into her thighs, as she locks his head between her thighs. There's sure to be bruises but she doesn't care. He's licking her like a dog laps water, hungrily and happily. "Mmmmm," he moans.

"OH," she yells. The sight before her is Fitz's head bobbing up and down under sheets, leaving no part of her folds unattended. She's beginning to shiver and shake. Fitz takes a possessive hold of her clit, sucking, keeping him pacified in her wet goodness. "Don't stop, oh God, please don't stop," she begs. He chuckles through his sucking as he takes two fingers and massages her lips as he sucks her. "I'm close," she says dropping her head back to the pillow. She reaches for his head, taking a grip of his hair.

"Mmmmm," He moans again as he takes a tighter grip of her hips. She is dripping wet. He wants her to cum and he wants her to cum hard. He heightened his assault of his fingers swimming around her wet core. He can feel her walls swelling.

"I...I….ugh….yes...I...more..more…," she says as she lets out a screaming moan he's never heard before as she explodes in his mouth. Her body is shaking. Her thighs are tight and clenching. Her body goes limp as Fitz licks and sucks her through her orgasm. She's rocking from side to side, trying to come down from her high.

He finally lets go of her clit, slowly kissing up her body as she watches the sheet rise with his body as he makes his way to her lips. He kisses her hard, so she can taste the goodness he just feasted on. "I love the taste of you," Fitz says.

"I love the way you love the taste of me," she says, still out of breath. She turns into his arms. "Once we are married, do you promise to wake me up like that all the time?"

"We don't have to be married for that to be your wake up call. I am happy to oblige any time of the day. Wake up call, lunch break, or sexy goodnight," He answers.

Liv laughs, "You are terrible. I am so glad Karen didn't stay this weekend. She's very precocious. She would have asked questions."

Fitz throws his hands on his eyes, "Are you still embarrassed about that?"

"Fitz, she heard me telling you to do it harder. She asked me what I wanted her daddy to do harder. We have to be more careful," Liv says with a flushed face and embarrassment.

"I think you handled it quite well. You came up with a perfect explanation," Fitz is still chuckling.

She slaps his chest, "I told her I had you hammering a picture on the wall."

"Well I was hammering something," Fitz winks.

"You are awful," she laughs.

"I am just glad you didn't scream, like you do sometimes, Yes Fitz..fuck me," he mocks in her voice.

"Are you making fun of me?" Liv says.

"No baby, I would never make fun of you but sometimes you have very colorful language when we are making love but I'm not complaining."

She turns away from him, her ass rubbing against his dick. "No more sex this week for you."

Fitz tilts his head to the side, "What?"

"You heard me," she answers as she chuckles. She knows her slow grind on his shaft is driving him crazy.

He starts to gently kiss her shoulder, "Baby come on. You don't mean that. You'll never last a day. I won't last a day."

"Oh, I'll last more than a day. I'm going to last the entire week. I can do almost anything when I put my mind to it," she says. He's now lifting her leg up. He's got a firm grip. "Fitz, what are you doing?"

"You didn't say when this no sex rule would start so," he answers, as he slides himself into her.

She grunts at the fill of him inside her. He knows she loves when he takes her from behind. "Fitz...that's..not fair…, she moans softly as he starts to pump her slowly.

"What's not fair?" He smiles as he nibbles her back.

She drops her head back on his shoulder as he pumps her. "You feel so good."

Fitz brings his hand over to her front, massaging her nipples, as he licks her ear lobe, "You have no idea how good you feel."

Before she knows it, she's singing, "Harder...Harder…." It makes both of them laugh.

He whispers in her ear, "I love you."

"I love you too," Liv says, bringing her arm behind her to bring her fingers up to caress his face.

All of a sudden they hear two voices in the distance. "Who is that?"

"Call me crazy but that sounds like my mother. But what would my mother be doing here?" Liv says as Fitz pulls out, in pain. She turns to him, seeing the pain on his face.

"And that other voice sounds like my mother," Fitz says wincing.

"We better get to them before then come in here," Liv suggests.

"I need to um," Fitz says looking down at his member, "You know."

"Let me go see why they are here then I need to hop in the shower." Liv says, jumping out of bed. She throws on a robe.

Corinne belts out, "Olivia and Fitz, if you are in bed, get your cute little buns up."

Fitz gets up, stark naked, Liv lightly whistles at the sight of walnut cracking thighs and cute buns, "Mom, why have you broken into my home?" Fitz asks from the door.

"Good Morning Olivia," Maya screams.

"Oh my God, it is my mother."

"They broke into my house," Fitz says as he goes into the bathroom.

Liv comes out of the bedroom, walking down the hall towards their mother's voices. "Good morning!"

Corinne walks over, fixing Liv's robe. "Where is my son?"

"He'll be out in a minute," Liv says blushing in embarrassment. She looks over at Maya, "Mom, what are you doing in Chicago? What are you two cooking up?"

"Corinne and I have decided that we have to take matters into our own hands," Maya answers.

"What matters?" Liv says confusingly.

Corinne sits Liv down on the stool and starts looking around the kitchen, "The wedding."

"What wedding?" Liv says.

Maya holds up her ring hand, "Your wedding."

"Good morning," Fitz says as he emerges into view, kissing his mother on the head. He walks over giving Maya a kiss on the cheek. He sits next to Liv because he knows when to be quiet when the mothers are in charge.

"Are you going to marry my daughter or not?" Maya says.

Fitz is flushed. "Of course I am going to marry her."

"Then we need to get started on the wedding preparations. You asked her to marry you 3 months ago and we haven't heard a peep," Corinne reminds him.

"Mom, we haven't had a chance to set a date yet," Fitz defends.

"How hard is it to do that?" Corinne says.

Fitz drops his head, "Well, I have been a little busy you know. This GE thing is being finalized, the next phase. I am trying to get your son to join my team and then Gerry…"

Liv steps in, "Mom, the Gerry thing has been really hard on Fitz."

Corinne goes over to her son, "I know it's been rough. I just thought if you could get your mind focused on something else like marrying this young woman and making her my official daughter."

"So I can call you my son," Maya adds in.

Liv smiles. She loves how much her family has taken to Fitz. "Mom, you can call him that now."

"And you can call Liv that now Mom," Fitz says to Corinne.

"What's going with Gerry right now?" Corinne asks.

Liv rubs his back in support. Fitz takes a deep breath, "He's been spending time with Richard. Trying to get to know him. Of course Richard is showering him with gifts trying to buy his love." Fitz stops mid sentence shaking his head. "I just.."

"I keep telling Fitz that the gifts won't make him the best father. Gerry is just trying to figure this all out that's all. He'll soon see the difference," Liv adds.

"I just don't want to lose my son," Fitz says.

Maya steps in, "You've been with your son since he took his first breath. You were there when he cracked his first smile. You were there when he took his first steps. And I bet you put him on his first bike and cheered when he rode it on his own."

Fitz can't help but get emotional, "I was."

"And that's what Gerry is going to remember sweetheart," Corinne adds. "Richard will never be able to share those things with him. He will never have those memories with him. You will."

Liv kisses his cheek, caressing his face. "Always," she adds.

"Liv is right son. You have to let Gerry figure this out. He will come to you," Corinne assures him.

"Okay," Fitz simply answers. Then he looks at the three women sitting before him and then he looks at Liv, "I think our mothers are right. We need to get started on this wedding. I mean, that is if you still want to marry me."

"Well, that guy on my floor keeps asking me out. I don't know…"

"What guy?" Fitz says.

"You know that guy that has the adorable German Shepherd that loves to see me," Liv reminds him.

"That's it, you are moving in with me," Fitz says.

Corinne and Maya watch their two totally in love children bantering back and forth.

"We will talk about it," Liv answers. She kisses his cheek, "Our moms are right, we need to start some sort of planning."

"I didn't fly all the way from DC for nothing," Maya says.

"I can't believe you flew here," Liv shakes her head.

"Which reminds me," Fitz pipes in, looking at his mom, "I need you to give my key back."

"Why?" Corinne says innocently.

"What if Liv and I...….," he starts and Liv hurriedly covers his mouth with her hand.

"I'm sorry, I was hoping you were at her place," Corinne answers.

"It's okay Mrs. Grant. Don't mind him," Liv laughs. "But how about we go for breakfast and we start talking about this wedding. I'll call Abby. She has been bugging me too."

"I love Abby," Maya says.

"Well what am I supposed to do today?" Fitz says.

"How about you see if Gerry is free and see if he wants to spend the day together," Liv suggests. Fitz looks a little apprehensive. "Fitz you have to keep letting him know you are there."

Fitz sighs, "Okay, I will call him. You all have a great time today. Do you need my input?"

All the women answer in unison, "No."

Fitz gets up from the stool, "I thought I was the groom. Geez, I'm not going to stand a chance here, am I?"

"Not one son," Corinne laughs.

Fitz gets up, "I am going to go take a shower. You want to join me right quick," he says to Liv.

Liv is immediately embarrassed. "Fitz, you did not just say that in front of our mothers."

"Is that a no?" Fitz says unashamed.

Maya looks at her daughter, "We are on a schedule. Make it quick."

"Mom," Liv says red as a beet. She walks towards Fitz, shaking her head.

"Quick shower," Corinne adds. Liv wants the ground to swallow her.

They travel down the hall as they hear their mothers laughing.


A couple hours later, Fitz has made it over to Mellie's. He called Gerry and Gerry wanted to spend the day with his dad. Mellie opens the door, letting Fitz in.

"Mellie," Fitz says, waiting to be let in.

Mellie has been carrying this regretful face since everything came out. It's done nothing to remove the anger that Fitz is carrying for her but he tries not to show it in front of the kids. "Come on in," Mellie says as Fitz walks in. Fitz has never felt more like a stranger in her world right now.

"Where's Gerry?" Fitz asks.

"He's almost ready. Can I get you something? Anita made breakfast and I think I can make you a plate or I can get you some coffee or juice," Mellie says, like vomiting words.

"I don't want anything from you," Fitz starts. He takes a breath. "I am sorry, I don't need anything. I had breakfast this morning."

"Fitz, I know you hate me. Will you ever stop hating me?" Mellie asks. "You've avoided me since that night we found Gerry. Are you going to avoid me forever?"

"I wish I could avoid you forever but that would be childish of me. What do you want me to say Mellie? You cheated on me and got pregnant and we lived a lie for years. Do you think I should just be over it?"

"Of course I don't think you should be over it. I just...I don't know what I think. I just don't want this to be our relationship," Mellie tries to explain.

Gerry is now in the hallway. He can hear the conversation.

"I honestly don't know what our relationship will be. I am only worried about what my relationship will be with my son. And too me he will always be my son," Fitz defends.

"I am sorry Fitz. I know you don't believe that but it's the truth," Mellie says.

He ignores what Mellie says, "Where is Karen?"

"She is staying at Molly's house tonight. They are going to camp in the backyard this weekend. She's so excited about it," Mellie answers.

"That's good. I am glad," Fitz says. "I am going to go up and get Gerry," Fitz finishes.

"Okay," Mellie says sadly.

Fitz starts up the stairs. Gerry runs back to his room, not wanting them to know he heard the conversation. Fitz turns back to Mellie, "I want you to talk to Richard about the presents. Is he trying to buy his love?" Fitz asks.

"He's trying to get to know him Fitz. He is just trying to figure this out too and then his marriage," Mellie treads lightly.

"Is his marriage falling apart? I wonder why," Fitz says with a hint of irritation. "I want to talk to him man to man. Make that happen," Fitz says as goes toward steps and up to Gerry's room.

Mellie takes a breath. She picks up her cell phone and dials Richard immediately.


Liv, Corinne, and Maya are sitting in a wedding boutique looking at dresses. Corinne and Maya are having the time of their lives. Olivia can't figure out when and how they got in touch with each other. They seem like they've been friends forever. She is amused at this point, watching them.

Maya looks over and sees the smile on her face, "What are you smiling for?"

"How did you two get in touch with each other?" Liv asks.

Corinne steps in, "I can take this one. Fitz told me how he's trying to woo your brother to work for him and how he owns two successful mechanic shops there and the name. I called your brother and went from there."

Liv laughs, "You should have been a member of some top secret spy organization."

"I'm thinking about it," Corinne laughs.

"She called me and of course I have been over the moon about this. It was nice to know someone is as happy as me."

"We want to focus on it but he really has been worried about Gerry and this whole situation, so I just didn't want him to have to focus on something else," Liv explains.

Maya can see the worry on her face, "I am sorry if we intruded Livvie. If you aren't ready to do this, we won't do this. But at least indulge us today. I can't go home and tell your father or your brother that he was right."

"And I can't tell Gerald that he was right. He would love that," Corinne says. She walks over to Liv, "I am sorry if I pushed too hard and pushed your mother.

"It's okay. I want to focus on the wedding. I want to marry your son," Liv says. They are unaware that Jake's mother and sister are in a private room next to them. Nora is listening intently and so is JoAnna.

"I know you love my son. I don't think you know how much he loves you," Corinne says.

Liv takes a breath, "When Stephen died and made Jake my rebound hero. I never wanted to get married again after Jake. I never wanted to make that commitment again. I never should have made that commitment in the first place. I was grieving Stephen and I made believe what I had with Jake was real. You and Mr. Grant and my mom and dad tell fairy tales."

Maya starts to laugh, as does Corinne, "You think we have storybook marriages. Not even close. I have wanted to kill your father many times, no matter how much I love him. There was a time I thought divorce was possible for us. Marriage is not easy." Liv looks shocked at her mom's admission.

"Not easy at all," Corinne says. "Gerry cheated on me once. And we almost didn't make it. We hid it. We worked through it but it was hard. Divorcing him would have been easy but God help me, I love that man. I had to learn to forgive him."

"Does Fitz know?" Liv asks.

"No, he doesn't and I want to keep it that way," Corinne says.

"Jake was cheating on me, it hurt but then a part of me was relieved. I didn't have to invest in something I knew wasn't there to begin with," Liv admits. "Jake never grew up. He was never allowed to grow up. Nora smothered him and he's a Momma's boy in the worst way. Jake was never the one and many things have proven that to me."

"And Fitz," Maya asks.

"Fitz scares me. I know he's the one. I know he's my soulmate and it scares me that I've had to re-evaluate so many things about my past. Like I don't even know where Stephen fits anymore. I loved him but…"

Maya stops her, "You don't have to fit him. Sometimes people are with us for a season and he was there. You've heard this many times, he wants you to be happy. You have to be happy and Fitz he's the one."

"My son can't take anymore heartbreak," Corinne says.

"I am not going to break his heart. I hope I never will," Liv answers.

"So when do you want to marry this man?" Maya says.

"He'd marry her today if he could," Corinne answers.

"Well...I thought I wanted a Spring wedding. Then sometimes I think I want a Summer wedding. Fall weddings are beautiful. A Winter wedding would be great too but we are little too close for that."

"Spring it is," Maya laughs.

"I think, whatever dress speaks to you...is when you are getting married," Corinne says.

"So it's what dress I say yes to," Liv answers.

Maya shakes her head at Corinne, "I like this idea."

Liv is smiling, "Let's dress hunt." At this point, Liv's heart is swelling. She has been happy about marrying Fitz, someday but maybe this is just what she needed. She needed the mom's to jumpstart it. They begin looking at dresses.

Nora is seething in the room next to them. Whatever is going through her head right now, is not good.


Fitz and Gerry are having lunch and Fitz haven't told him what his surprise is. He can't wait to tell him what he's done and how they are going to spend the day. Fitz had to pull it off quickly and he did. Gerry wanted to go to Burger Point and they are stuffing their faces and laughing like old times.

"How is it?" Fitz asks.

"It's so good. Mom is starting to go on this whole health kick. She wants us to eat quinoa, yuck!" Gerry answers.

"Quinoa," Fitz says. He turns up his nose. "That's nasty but Liv loves it too."

"So it's chick food," Gerry answers.

Fitz laughs, "It's definitely chick food but we won't tell your mom where we ate."

"Thanks dad. She's going to make us eat kale salad for dinner tonight anyway," Gerry answers.

"How about you stay with me tonight? We haven't had a sleepover in a while," Fitz suggests.

Gerry hesitates, "Dad…"

"That's okay. If you don't want to. That's okay," Fitz assuress him.

"No it's not that it's that my dad...Richard," the frustration on Gerry's face grows, "He asked me to stay with him tonight and hang out with my brother and sister."

"Then you should definitely do that. You need to get to know your siblings," Fitz says to him. He's heartbroken but he doesn't want to upset Gerry. He knows Gerry is in a tough spot.

"I'm sorry dad," Gerry says.

"Don't be sorry son. This is hard for all of us. We are all trying to figure this out."

"I don't know...can I have two dads?" Gerry asks.

Fitz takes a breath. He hates the question. He wants to be selfish and say no but his son needs understanding right now. "Gerry I know I am not your dad but I would like to think that blood doesn't matter here. I would hope it matters how much I love you and that you can make room in your heart for me and for Richard.I would like to hope that you'll always consider me your dad."

"He wants me to call him dad. It feels weird sometimes," Gerry admits.

"Do what feels right to you Gerry and that goes for me too. If you don't feel comfortable calling me dad, I get it."

"But you are my dad. You taught me how to ride my bike," Gerry says and in that moment Fitz could let the tears fall. He doesn't care how unmanly it would look. Maya was right.

"I am sorry about all this son. First the divorce and then this. I know it all seems shitty and it is, but it's going to be okay." Gerry smiles. "Don't repeat that."

Gerry laughs, "I won't." Fitz takes a tater tot off of Gerry's plate. "Where are we going after this?"

"Well, it took some pulling but I rented the ice skating rink so you can practice some of your pucks. I know it's been hard on you, not being able to be on the team. They are worried about your leg."

Gerry's face lights up, " For real...that's so cool."

"I thought it would be great to do something fun," Fitz says.

"I was thinking maybe I could be a pitcher. I could play baseball," Gerry answers.

"No. We are going to get you a good physical therapist to work with you. You will play hockey again," Fitz promises.

"What if I don't?" Gerry says.

"You will. We will work hard and if it doesn't work, you tried. Don't just give up without a fight," Fitz says.

At this point, Fitz has ordered Gerry a sundae which has arrived and Gerry dives right in. Gerry looks up at Fitz, "Dad, I would like to stay with you tonight. Is Ms. Olivia going to be okay with that?"

"Of course she is. She adores you. And she will be okay with us manly guys hanging out for one night."

"Mom says once you and Olivia get together, you won't want me and Karen around. She said you two will be rabbits in love and you will want your own family," Gerry says.

Fitz is immediately angry at these words. He can't believe Mellie would say something like that to his child. "Did your mother say that to you?"

"No, she was talking to one of her friends on the phone."

"Gerry, nothing could be further from the truth. Olivia really likes you guys. And she can't wait to spend more time with you and Karen and get to know you."

"What did mom mean by two rabbits in love?" Gerry asks.

Fitz doesn't know how to answer this. He's angry that Mellie is so flippant about talking in front of the kids or earshot. "She just means that we love each other very much and we aren't ashamed of it."

Gerry seems to accept the answer, "That's cool. I like Olivia. I think she will be a lot of fun."

"She is a lot of fun," Fitz smiles. He then looks at his watch. "We better get going. The rink is waiting for us. Let's see what you got in that leg."

Abby has not met up with the ladies. Corinne suggested they go out for drinks and food and talk more about the wedding that doesn't have a date. Liv decided to call Sonja so that she could tell me what is going to be her mother in law. She will always think of Sonja like a sister. Olivia is on the phone with Fitz.

"How is your day going with Gerry? Well I should say evening," Liv asks.

"It's going good. He had a blast at the ice rink. He loved having it all to himself," Fitz smiles as he watches his son unlacing all his gear.

"I am so glad you had that idea. You are a great dad, Big Daddy. I was so looking forward to Big Daddy finishing what he started this morning," Liv laughs.

"Me too but I have my mother and you have yours," Fitz reminds her.

"Don't remind me," Liv laughs.

"I am sure our mothers aren't real party-goers. We should be home at a decent time," Liv laughs.

"Don't underestimate Corinne Grant," Fitz announced.

"I wouldn't underestimate Maya Pope either," Liv laughs.

Fitz takes a breath, "I guess it is for the best that I am bringing Gerry home tonight. We are going to have us a Grant men sleepover," Fitz announces.

"Well, that sounds perfect. You two need that," Liv says.

"He was supposed to stay at Richard's tonight. He cancelled for me. Part of me thinks it was because I rented him a whole ice rink," Fitz says.

"You know our mothers are cock blockers but I am glad my son wants to spend the night with me instead of….Richard," Fitz says softly.

Abby comes over loudly, "Tell that tall snack that you are hanging with your girls."

"The Grant men are having a sleepover," Liv says.

"Probably just as well. Your mothers are cock blockers," Abby laughs.

"See, Abby understands," Fitz laughs.

"I better go," Liv rolls her eyes at Abby.

"Wait, did we set a wedding date for our wedding?" Fitz asks.

"Actually we kind of did. I can't wait to tell you," Liv says mysteriously.

"What do you mean kind of?" Fitz asks.

"We set a season. I'll explain later. I love you and I'll miss you holding me tonight," Liv smiles.

"Well we could make this an official thing if you just moved in with me," Fitz retorts.

"Fitz," she shakes her head.

"Okay….I love you and I'll definitely miss holding you tonight," Fitz answers.

"Have fun with your sleepover tonight."

"Thanks baby and please get my mother home at a decent hour and in one piece," Fitz asks.

"I promise I will," Liv laughs as she's about to hang up.

"Hey..," Fitz yells to get her attention, "I want you home in one piece too."

"I promise," she whispers as they hang up.


Liv and the ladies are having an awesome time drinking and talking. They've all been hit on by guys. The real surprise was Corinne and Maya getting hit on by younger guys. They've been laughing about it when Liv gets a phone call from a stranger.

Liv notices it is JoAnna's number. She looks at the table, "I better take this," she says as she takes a breath.

"Oh my God, you and loverboy just talked to each other. You can't even go a couple of hours," Abby says.

"Leave them alone. They are in love Abby," Maya says.

"More like lovelust," Sonja laughs.

"I can't help it that I birth quite a catch," Corinne says.

"For all of you all's information, it's not Fitz. It's Jake's sister," Liv answers.

"Why the fuck…," Abby stops herself. "I am sorry. Why is she calling?"

"Let me find out," Liv says getting up from the table. Liv goes into the hallway answering the phone. "Hey JoAnna."

"Hey Liv, I am sorry to be calling. I know I shouldn't be calling but…," JoAnna's fumbling through her words.

"It's fine JoAnna. What's going on?" Liv asks.

"First, congratulations," JoAnna starts.

"On…," Liv says curiously.

"I know you are getting married. That's why I am calling," JoAnna explains.

Liv rested her back on the wall, "How do you know?"

"Well, we were in the boutique today. I was looking for an engagement party dress with mom. We were in the private room next to you. We kind of heard everything," JoAnna reveals.

At first it doesn't register with Liv. She rubs her forehead, shaking her head. "And she heard everything I said about her and about your brother. I'm sorry JoAnna."

"No need to be sorry. You told the truth. Jake has always been my mother's golden boy and she's treated him as such," JoAnna says.

"But I...shouldn't have spoken so openly and freely that way. It's not my attention to hurt your mother. It's not my intention to badmouth your family. I was just explaining some things that.."

"Liv, you didn't hurt my feelings. My brother was a jackass. He cheated on you, more than once and we both know it. Mom doesn't get to ignore that and blame you but she talked to Jake this evening and that's why I am calling."

"She talked to Jake," Liv says, knowing no good can come of that.

"Yes, she did and I just want to warn you, he's pissed. He had no idea you are getting married. He's just pissed."

"Thanks for calling JoAnna. I guess I'll have to call your mother to apologize," Liv says.

"No, she will be okay but Jake, I don't know. Just keep your eyes open."

Liv takes a breath, "I will. Thanks Joanna and congratulations. Whoever this guy is, he's very lucky."

"His name is Leo Bergen. He's very unlike me. He's very different but he makes me laugh. He is goofy and fun and I love him."

"You deserve to be happy JoAnna. Leo is a lucky guy," Liv smiles.

"And this Fitz sounds like a lucky guy too. Sounds like you found the one," JoAnna says.

"I did. I hope you'll come to the wedding. Your brother and I didn't work out but you were always a good friend to me and I'll never forget that."

"Thanks Liv, I better go but I hope my brother doesn't do something stupid," JoAnna says.

"I hope not either. I better get going," Liv says as they say their goodbyes. She goes back to the find the ladies getting even more drunk than they should be and drinking

"I think it is time we get home," Liv says laughing.

"Baby, we are enjoying life tonight. Let's do some dancing," Maya suggests.

Liv looks up to the ceiling shaking her head. "Fitz is going to kill me. His mother is learning to twerk," she laughs.


The next morning the ladies are all asleep, hungover, spread out across Olivia's floor. Some time in the night, Liv made her way to Fitz's place. She wakes up in his arms, not even remembering it. Fitz is holding her close.

"Good morning," he whispers in her ear.

Liv groans. Her head is spinning. "How did I get here?" Liv groans more.

"You rang my doorbell incessantly. As soon as I opened the door you ripped my clothes off. We barely made it to my bedroom. I'm so glad Gerry was fast asleep."

Liv sits up, naked in his arms, "I did not do that."

Fitz pulls her sheet down, revealing her naked breasts. "I am pretty sure you did," he answers as he reaches down and kisses the top of her nipple.

"Oh my God and Gerry is here," Liv closes her eyes.

"He sure is," Fitz laughs.

"Were they loud?" Liv asks quietly.

"You are always loud but thank goodness his bedroom is on the other side," Fitz jokes.

"I am scared to know what kind of shape my mother is in," Fitz says.

"We all got pretty drunk. I better go and wake them all up," Liv says as she starts to get up, pulling the sheet with her, leaving Fitz naked and erect on the bed.

"What am I supposed to do now?" Fitz says, noticing his predicament.

"I don't know, go back to sleep," Liv laughs.

Fitz pulls the sheet from her, leaving her naked. "Not a chance beautiful woman." He picks up her, making her squeal as they go into the bathroom and take a shower.

They get dressed. Fitz suggests he treats all the ladies to breakfast. He gets dressed. He gets Gerry dressed and they all go out for brunch. Fitz can't help but laugh at the fact that he is out with 5 hungover women and a teen. He feels like a poster child for bad parenting right now.

"Son what happens at night stays in the past," Corinne says holding her head.

"Mom, I don't want to know what you all did last night."

"Good because we won't say," Corinne laughs.

"Shouldn't we be talking about how Liv left us so she could go screwed…," Abby starts.

Liv stops her, "Abby, we have a child at the table."

"I'm technically a Pre-teen. I'll be 13 in a few months," Gerry notes.

Everyone laughs. Liv looks at Abby, "If it's any constellation, I don't remember doing that."

"Would anyone like to tell me how wedding planning turned into drinking night?" Fitz asks.

"It was girls night out, that's all we can say," Maya answers.

Liv rustles Gerry's hair, "How did your sleepover with your dad go?"

"We played PS5 and ate pizza. We watched Captain America. It was pretty cool," Gerry says.

"Sounds like it. Did you beat your dad? He's terrible at PS5," Liv reveals.

"Dad you said you never play with the game," Gerry says.

"I try to brush up on my skills. Obviously it doesn't work, you won all the games," Fitz says.

"Liv do you beat dad?" Gerry asks Olivia.

"Yes I do! All the time. Maybe the two of us can beat him now," Liv laughs giving him a high five.

"That'll be cool," Gerry says. Liv looks at Fitz and winks at him. She can tell the air is much better between Fitz and Gerry.

"Enough about beating my butt. When are we getting married ?" Fitz asks.

"Well, the dress that spoke to me...I want to marry you on New Year's Eve. What do you think?"

Fitz stretches his eyes, "New Years Eve...that's like four months from now. You want to get married in four months."

"You think you can clear your schedule," Liv smiles. "I mean I know that's soon…"

Fitz reaches over, grabbing her hand, over Gerry. "If you said tomorrow that still wouldn't be soon enough. I'd marry you today if I could."

Gerry says, rolling his eyes, "They are going to kiss."

"That's right son. Take cues from your dear old dad," Fitz says as he reaches over kissing Olivia.

Right as they kiss and the table starts clapping. A gunshot can be heard. Everyone gasps, looking toward the door, with a look of fear….


To be continued...