They are hand in hand in the car. Tom picked them up. They are looking forward to going home and spending their first night as man and wife in the penthouse. Fitz had Abby fix their bedroom, all ready to surprise Liv. He had both sets of parents move to Liv's condo. They don't know that there is a surprise waiting for them.
Liv is taking in Fitz's scent as she rests her head on his shoulder, "I can't wait until we get home and have you all to myself."
Fitz kisses her forehead, "You've had me all to yourself for a few weeks now."
"I know, but I can't help myself," she smiles, kissing his neck.
"Well, I felt kind of bad kicking our parents out but…I have plans for you tonight!" Fitz winks.
"I don't want my mother hearing what I am going to do to you tonight. I want her to keep thinking she raised a lady," Liv winks, looking up at him.
"After what you did yesterday, I'm glad you are no lady Dr. Pope-Grant. I like the bad girl," He smiles, kissing the top of her nose.
"After what I did. I don't think I was alone," she blushes.
"No, I wasn't but I never pretended to be a good guy." Fitz winks looking out of the window, noticing that the driver is taking a detour. He looks up, "Tom, are we taking a detour?"
Liv looks up to take notice of where they are, "A bit of a detour we are heading downtown."
"Umm, sir," Tom starts nervously. "My sister just text and she needs me to swing by and pick up something right now. I do apologize. It seems to be an emergency. But I will text her back and just see if she can wait."
Fitz is about to speak when Liv puts her finger in front of his lip, "We can make out a little more."
"We can do a little more than make out," Fitz answers as his hand begins traveling up her thigh.
Liv giggles, slapping his hand, "We are not going to do that."They get too enthralled in their activities to know what's going on. Tom keeps driving and gets closer to the surprise.
Tom sneaks a peek through the rear view mirror, blowing out a breath. They stopped at the red light and he texted back, "We are good to go."
Abby is standing outside, letting everyone know, the plan is going smoothly. She tells everyone to get ready. Corinne and Maya look at each other, knowing they are almost at the finish line.
Corinne asks, "And we are sure this is going to work?"
"Trust me Mrs. Grant! Everything is going to be perfect," Abby answers.
"If not, you will have two angry mothers to answer to," Maya adds in. "I love you Abby, you know that, but if you ruin this surprise…"
"We trust you Abby," Eli says, whisking his wife away.
Tom arrives outside, texting Abby. "He's here. Let's get ready. The plan is, Tom will stay so long that Fitz will have to come in here. Showtime!"
Everyone gets in place as Tom comes in. "They are, Ummm," he cleared his throat, "having a little alone time."
"You mean they are out there fu….," Rochelle looks around at Gerry and Karen, "They are out there kissing."
Karen giggles, "Ewwww." Everyone laughs at her reaction.
"Now we just wait," Abby says.
It's been 10 minutes and poor Tom is sweating bullets. He's anxious to just go out there. He has another idea, "Maybe I should go tell them there is an emergency and they need to come in."
Corinne takes a moment, "Maybe that's a good idea. Because if they are…kissing..they might get carried away."
"They are freaks," Sonja laughs.
Liv and Fitz are sprawled out on the back seat, engaged in a heavy petting and kissing session that's quickly turning heavier and heavier. Liv is out of breath, pushing back from Fitz's kiss, "What's taking him so long?"
"I thought I was doing enough that you wouldn't notice," Fitz says, looking up from her chest. He's starting to travel down her body. "Can you focus here?"
Liv bites her lip, laughing. "What are you doing?"
Fitz bites his bottom lip, "I think you know what comes next."
"We cannot do that in this car," Liv tries to argue as Fitz places a gentle kiss on her stomach and waist.
"Why not?" Fitz looks up confused.
"Because…," Liv says while slowly spreading her legs.
"Looks like you agree with me," Fitz winks.
Liv quickly shuts her legs, "We are not doing this here."
Fitz sits up on his knees. "If I remember correctly someone gave me the greatest blow of my life, in the backseat of a car in Canada."
Liv's face becomes instantly red and flushed. "I can't believe you just said that."
"I can't believe you did that. You were amazing Mrs. Grant," Fitz begins to drop his head down. "I just want to return the favor," he finishes as he nuzzles his head between her legs. He grazes his nose between her center. "Someone's ready for me." Before Liv can answer there is a knock at the window. "Damn," Fitz says.
"Get up," Liv laughs.
Then Tom's voice can be heard, "Sir, we've run into a little bit of a problem. I was wondering if you and Mrs. Grant can help us out."
"Tonight," Fitz says.
"Please sir. I do apologize but my sister could really use your help," Tom continues.
"Fitz, come on. He's like family and he needs our help. Let's just see," Liv says as she straightens her close.
"Okay but I just want you to know that when we get home. I want you naked, spread out on the bed, so I can kiss these lips," he says as he gently grabs her middle.
Liv's breath hitches, "I hate you."
He kisses her lips gently, "I hate you too." He drops his head on her shoulder. "We'll be out in a second, Tom."
Tom looks at Abby and gives her a thumbs up.
Fitz is adjusting his pants. Liv looks at the straining tent in his pants, "You poor thing."
He grabs her, "There's nothing poor here," he responds as he gives her another searing kiss.
"Down boy," she pushes him as they get out of the car. Liv notices where they are but she doesn't give it a second thought.
"I really appreciate you helping," Tom says as they go toward the door.
"No problem," Fitz says as he and Liv are hand in hand.
Tom opens the door for them, as they walk into the scream of, SURPRISE!
Fitz and Liv jump when they notice everyone is there. "What the…" Fitz starts.
"Surprise," Abby says as Liv and Fitz notice the wedding decorations.
"What is going on?" Liv asks.
"Well, since you and Fitz basically eloped and deprived us of the ceremony," Maya starts. "We decided to throw you a wedding reception," Maya finishes.
"Mom," Liv says.
"We are mad at you but we love you too," Corinne says, giving them both a kiss.
"Don't worry about your mothers! We are happy for you! Welcome to the family Fitz," Eli says.
"And welcome to the family Olivia," Big Gerry adds as they all hug.
Liv then notices that Rochelle is there in the crowd, "You came all the way for us."
"To celebrate you marrying Astro…," Before Rochelle can finish, Liv places a hand over her mouth. "Marrying your dream man," Rochelle corrects.
Fitz walks over to Gerry and Karen, "Daddy," Karen says as he picks her up. He holds her and Gerry close.
"So, what do you guys think?" Fitz asks. "How do you feel about dad marrying Olivia?"
"I think it's cool," Gerry says.
"I have two mommys now," Karen asks.
"Well, your mommy is still your mommy remember. Liv will be your stepmom," Fitz starts to explain.
"And you can still call me Liv," Liv adds in as she comes behind Fitz, touching his back.
"I am glad dad married you," Gerry says.
"I'm glad he married me too," Liv winks.
Abby comes over, "You guys need to make a speech."
Sonja hugs Liv as Abby says this. She whispers in her ears, "Stephen would like him. That glow looks good on you and good man put it there."
Liv can't help but let the tears form in her eyes, "I may have lost him but I am so glad our friendship stayed."
"Me too!" Sonja smiles. "Don't cry, go make your speech."
Fitz takes Liv's hand as they go to the stage. They look around the room at all their family and friends. They notice Harrison and Quinn making it in the doors. "Wow, I don't know what to say."
"Say something! We spent a lot of time on this," Harrison screams from the back door.
"Shut up Johnny come lately," Liv jokes as Maya gives Harrison the eye.
Fitz pulls Liv closer to him, "We definitely didn't expect this. You even pull Tom into this." Everyone claps for Tom. "Well, I won't speak for Liv. I am sure she wants to say something but I will say, thank you all for coming. I know we kind of did this whole thing unconventionally but I hope you all understand why this was better for us."
Liv smiles as Fitz continues, "The people we love most in the world are here for us. Thank you for understanding that this was something we had to do alone. I hope our parents showed you guys the video we sent," he looks at Liv. Her face is just angelic to him at this moment. "This woman made me the happiest man on earth when she decided to fight for us and she made me even happier when she agreed to marry me. I just know we have an amazing journey ahead of us and I can't think of anyone else I want to share it with." He reaches over and kisses her.
They almost get lost in the kiss, "Ewww daddy," Karen says which makes everyone laugh again.
Liv takes the mike, "I'm sorry Karen," she winks, which makes everyone laugh again. "Well, I don't know what to say," Liv starts, looking around the room. Fitz raises her hand to his mouth and places a soft kiss. She looks at Sonja, hearing Sonja's words in her ear. "I've had some great things happen in my life and not so great things. I had a great love, his name was Stephen. Some of you know the story and while it didn't have a happy ending it taught me a lot, like how not to waste time and waste love. Then Fitz came along and on paper it shouldn't have happened or even worked but he's the love of my life and even though I fought it. Fitz would never let me go. He's more than I could have dreamed or imagined. I can't wait to see what life has in store for us. I want to see us grow together and grow in love," Liv smiles as a tear falls.
"And give me more grandbabies," Corinne screams.
Fitz shakes his head, Liv laughs, "And hopefully we will build a family together. But first I want to promise Karen and Gerry, I'll never come between you and your dad. I know when I married him, I had to take the whole package. I adore you two," she turns to Fitz, "And I love you."
"I love you," he whispers back.
Abby screams, "Let's get this party going!"
Everyone starts to disperse and start to party. Liv joins Maya, Eli, Harrison and Quinn, "I can't believe you all did this."
"Mom said we had to since her only daughter denied her getting married for the first time," Harrison laughs.
"But this isn't my first time," Liv says confusingly looking at her mom.
"In my mind it is," Maya says sassily.
"We all want to forget Jake ever existed," Eli adds.
"I'm glad I never met this Jake," Quinn adds.
"Let's not speak ill of the dead," Liv smiles. "On to happier things, how much longer do we have Quinn for me to spoil my niece or nephew?"
"God, too long!" Quinn jokes.
"I can't believe you made an honest man out of this neanderthal," Liv says, pinching his cheeks.
"I'm telling Mommy," Harrison pouts.
Quinn kisses his cheek, "He made an honest woman out of me."
"That's my baby," Harrison pinches Quinn's ass.
"I think we should tell them," Quinn says.
"I think we should," Harrison agrees.
"Tell us what!" Maya squeals.
"We are having a mini Harrison," Harrison grins.
"What!" Liv squeals.
"What!," Maya repeats with tears.
"I'm having a grandson," Eli says.
"Yep!" Harrison says with his chest sticking out.
"This is a cause for more celebration," Eli says as Fitz comes over.
"What are we celebrating?" Fitz asks.
"I am going to be an aunt to a bouncing baby boy," Liv reveals.
"Congratulations," Fitz says, shaking Harrison's hand.
"Fitz, I think we need to have that conversation," Harrison announces.
"The conversation," Fitz says.
Harrison looks down at Quinn's stomach, "Definitely that conversation!"
"Fitz is about to take both my children away," Maya says.
Fitz and Harrison go away talking. As Corinne comes over, Eli announces, "Let me go find your husband." As he excuses himself.
"I love to see smiles," Corinne says.
"I just found out I am having a grandson," Maya says proudly.
Liv laughs, "Quinn, she's going to spoil him rotten."
"Congrats and that's what grandmothers are for," Corinne agrees.
"Corinne, this is my sister in law Quinn. Quinn this is my mother in law," Liv smiles, saying the phrase for the first time. "My mother in law Corinne."
"So nice to meet you. When is your baby due, "4 months," Quinn says, rubbing her stomach.
"You are in the long stretch. It doesn't get better," Corinne laughs.
"No it doesn't. It's just hell from now on," Maya agrees.
Quinn looks almost horrified, "Thanks..I think."
"But heaven comes out in the end," Maya smiles.
Rochelle comes up, "What are we talking about?"
"It's a very PG conversation," Liv laughs. "Corinne, this is one of my oldest and dearest friends, Rochelle and Rochelle, this is Harrison's wife, Quinn."
"Well I'll be damned, Harrison finally settled down," she says, shaking her hand.
"So you can tell me some stories," Quinn says with a look of curiosity.
"I sure can. I can tell you stories about him and Trixie," Rochelle finishes.
"Who is Trixie?" Quinn asks.
"That would be me," Liv says, shaking her head in embarrassment.
"Is there a story behind Trixie?" Corinne asks.
"There sure is," Rochelle says excitedly.
Their conversation is broken by Abby on the stage. "Can I have everyone's attention?" Everyone turns to face Abby. "This is a wedding reception and we have to have a first dance by the honored guest. and Fitz, can we get you two in the middle of the dance floor?"
Liv and Fitz look in each other's direction. As they walk toward the center of the floor. They take each other's hand. Fitz whispers, "Can I have this dance Mrs. Grant?"
"You most certainly can," Liv smiles as she melds herself into his arms. The song begins to play, After All Is Said and Done by Beyonce and Marc Nelson.
Here I am, looking in the mirror
An open face, the pain erased
And now the sky is clearer
I can see the sun
Now that all, all is said and done, oh
There you are
Always strong when I need you
You let me give
And now I need, seriously and protected
With the one I will love
After all is, all is said and done
"I will love you always," Fitz whispers.
"You better! I don't know what I would do if you didn't," Liv whispers back. Fitz is staring into her big beautiful doe eyes. He's lost in its beauty and mystery. "What?" Liv beams.
"I'm the luckiest man in the world," Fitz answers.
"Why is that?"
"I am holding the most beautiful woman in the world in my arms and she's all mine," Fitz answers.
"Are you happy?" Liv asks surprisingly.
Fitz is surprised by the questions. "Really," he answers incredulously.
"Yes! Really!" Liv answers.
"Do you even have to ask?" Fitz replies. She looks at him. Before she can answer he dips her, delighting everyone in the room. Everyone begins to clap.
I'll never be afraid to say I need you, I need you, so here
So here we are in the still of the moment
Fear is gone, hope lives on
We found our happy ending
For there's only love
And this sweet, sweet love
After all is, all is said and done
"I'm the happiest man alive," he answers as he lifts her head and lips to him. He places a kiss on his lips.
There is a tap on Fitz's shoulder, "Can I dance with my little girl?"
Fitz smiles, "I guess so!" Fitz says to Eli.
Eli takes his little girl's hand and they begin to dance. "I don't have to ask."
Liv smiles, "Ask what?"
"Are you happy?" Eli asks. Liv begins to laugh. Eli feels as if he missed the joke. "Why is that funny?"
"Daddy, I'm sorry. It's not funny. But I just asked Fitz the same thing. I asked him if he was happy," Liv answers.
"And what did he say?" Eli asks.
"He said he's the happiest man alive," Liv blushes.
"Well, he should be and he better be or I'll knock him out. He's getting something very special," Eli says.
"I'll always be your baby," Liv smiles. Eli kisses her cheek.
"You are going to make me cry," Eli shakes his head. '
"It will be our little secret," Liv says as they twirl a few more times on the floor.
Fitz makes his way to Maya, "May I have this dance?"
"Yes you may!" Maya responds as they start to dance.
"I love your daughter very much," Fitz says.
"I can tell. It's written all over your face. Which is why I can say this and you will understand exactly what I am saying," Maya starts.
"What's that?"
"Don't ever fuck this up. If you do, I will kill you. Then Eli will kill you and Harrison will hide the body," Maya explains.
Fitz can't help but laugh until he sees the seriousness in her face, "Duly noted." He answers seriously.
Maya laughs at his reaction. "Yes, I can have a pouty mouth too."
"That's where she gets it from," Fitz says.
"Like mother, like daughter," Maya winks as they continue to dance.
Corinne and Big Gerry are sitting with the kids. "Are you guys having fun?" Corinne asks.
"Yes, I wish daddy and Olivia would cut the cake," Karen says.
"They will soon," Corinne answers.
"Grandpa, I want to get a summer job," Gerry announces.
"What for? You don't need the money."
"I want to build my own photography room," Gerry announces.
"Photography room," Big Gerry repeats.
"I like to take pictures. I want to do something with it," he explains.
"What about?"
Before he can finish, Gerry stops him, "I don't want to play anymore. Plus, I like this."
Corinne steps, "Did you talk to your dad?" Gerry looks at them as if they forgot the dilemma. Gerry looks at Corinne. "Did you talk to Fitz and Richard?"
"They'll both say the same thing, "I don't need the money."
"We will talk about it," Gerry says as they continue to spend time with their grandchildren.
Liv is sitting and talking to Sonja, Abby, and Rochelle. "I can't believe you came here just for me."
"Well, I'm happy for you and I am glad you gave up the ghost and did it," Rochelle answers.
"I like that you guys did it your own way. On your own terms," Sonja adds.
"I am just glad I still got to plan a kick ass party," Abby cuts in.
Liv shakes her head, "It just felt right in the moment," Liv answers.
"I bet a lot felt right," Rochelle laments.
They all start to laugh, "I mean getting married how we did. I know you guys missed it and I'm sorry but I love you. You know that."
"We know, just let us bitch and moan a little while," Rochelle laughs.
Fitz comes up behind Liv, "Hello ladies!" They all smile.
"I bet you are coming over here to tell your new wife it's time to leave so you can go home and give her some of that Astro Dick," Rochelle says, a little too loudly.
"Rochelle," Liv laughs.
"I'm Astro Dick," Fitz asks.
"When did he get this name?" Abby says.
"Inquiring minds want to know," Sonja says.
"Rochelle and her dirty mouth gave him that name," Liv answers.
"I think that fits me," he winks, "quite well."
"This is why Rochelle can't visit often," Liv says.
"As if your hands and mouth haven't been all over that," Rochelle hits back.
Sonja and Abby burst out laughing, "Our Livvie is a bonafide freak now," Sonja winks.
"I am going to the bathroom. Please continue without me," Liv says getting up.
Fitz stops her gently, "You okay!"
"Yes, I just need to use the little girls room," Liv says.
"Hurry back so ya'll can cut the cake," Abby reminds her.
"Okay," Liv says as she kisses Fitz and continues to the bathroom.
Fitz looks at the girls, "I am glad I have all three of you together. I want to surprise Liv with something. I am hoping you all can help me with it. Perfect that you are here Rochelle."
"You are so lucky," Rochelle answers as they all laugh.
Liv is in the stall throwing up. She doesn't know where it came from but all of a sudden she felt nauseous and sick. She says to herself, I hope I didn't get a bug on the island. She comes out of the stall to find Mellie standing there. Liv stops, eyeing her as hard as she is eyeing her back.
"Throwing up! Let me guess, congratulations are in order," Mellie says.
"Mellie, what are you doing here?" Liv asks.
"That doesn't really matter," Mellie says.
"Why are you here Mellie?" Liv asks as she moves to the mirror to look at her face.
"I just wanted to say congratulations." Mellie says.
"Okay! You've said it and now you can leave," Liv says.
"You know you give a new meaning to the word therapy. You build people up. You make them think their marriages can work and then if you see something you like on the dying marriage buffet you just take it," Mellie says.
"Mellie, I am not doing this with you. There's no point in having this conversation with you." Liv says.
"Really, you think so. You don't think there is a point to me feeling like I was duped by my therapist who swooped in and stole my husband and my children."
"You know, even in therapy you had a way of shifting from the truth. The truth is before anything ever happened with Fitz, your marriage was dying because there were too many secrets and too much faking. I didn't kill your marriage. Lying to your husband for years about your son and the many other things you did to hold on to a marriage you knew wasn't right, killed your marriage. You didn't need my help," Liv defends.
"That's a good thing because you definitely didn't help," Mellie says sarcastically.
"Here is the difference between you and I Mellie, I own up to my mistakes. I will never say how me and Fitz were right but I don't regret falling in love with him. Do I wish I had met him in a different time and place and under different circumstances? Yes I do but regret falling in love, no." Mellie raises her hand and Liv grabs it. Liv gives her a glare that would burn holes into your skin, "I would think long and hard about doing that if I were you."
The ladies continue to stare at each other as there is a stand off between the two.
Back outside in the hall, Abby says, "Liv needs to come out. We have to cut the cake."
"Yeah she should be out by now," Sonja says.
"I can go and get her," Rochelle says.
Just as Rochelle gets up to go look for Liv, Corrine looks around and is almost certain she saw Mellie going through the kitchen. She shakes her head, thinking that couldn't be here
Rochelle gets to the bathroom and finds Liv passed out on the floor. She runs to her, "Liv, you okay. Olivia." She gently lays her down and runs back into the room. Screaming as loud as she can let her voice carry, "Come quick, call an ambulance, Liv passed out.
Fitz moves like the speed of light running toward the bathroom. Maya, Eli, and Harrison are hot on his trail as is Corinne and Big Gerry. Abby gets on the phone to call an ambulance.
Fitz moves to her, "Livvie, baby, what's wrong?"
Oh No! What's wrong with Liv? What happened?
