But he hasn't responded yet, and they begin shooting the opening episode of the trail episode today. She wonders how this will pan out; she knows they are professionals, but what about once the director yells cut. What will happen then? Is the question.
As she ponders on what she is about to face, her thoughts are interrupted by Renee saying, "Okay, you're all done Kerry." Kerry smiles and says, "Thanks Renee." She sees Kerry isn't her usual self, and asks, "Is everything okay Kerry? You seem a little distracted?" She replies, "Yeah, I am okay. Just a lot on my mind that's all."
Renee replies, "Well, whatever scene you have coming up; I am sure you're going to kill it." She smiles at her as she says, "Thank you Renee. I appreciate the support." She responds, "You're welcome. I will leave you to dress for your next scene." Kerry replies, "Okay, thanks again." Renee walks out the door as she responds, "No problem."
She's left alone with her thoughts, and she gets up to dress. When she finishes, she hears her phone vibrate. She looks at it and sees it's a message from Tony. He says, "Let's do this. I love you."
She smiles as she responds, "I love you too." She looks in the mirror and takes a breath, as she checks her look and there's a knock on her door. The knock is followed by "Ms. Washington, they are ready for you." She opens the door as she says, "Good, because I am ready too."
When she reaches the set, she sees her parents coming in the door. She greets them with a wave, and she prepares to get on camera. The scene is magical, and special. It's the opening scene of the flashback, the one that started it all. When Olivia meets Fitz for the first time, and instantly, there are fireworks.
He sees it from the start, but she's blind to it initially, until reality sets in and she too realizes there's more to this situation, than she could ever imagine. In essence, their lives change immediately after that moment.
At the conclusion of shooting for the day; Kerry, is hugging her parents, as they prepare to leave for the airport. The good-bye is bitter sweet, because she misses them when they are gone. But loves her independence living on opposite coasts from them.
She's also happy that she and her parents had a talk before-hand. For the first time since they found out about her late night drinking fiasco, she feels like things are settled between them.
After they drive away, she goes back to her trailer, and when she opens the door, she doesn't see Josie in her doggie bed. When she steps up into the trailer she sees why. She's in her daddy's lap. He's sitting on the bed, holding her and playing with her. She smiles as their eyes meet.
He smiles back at her, and she walks over toward him. When she sits down beside him, they continue smiling at each other, and she leans in to kiss him. They share a sweet kiss, and he holds both of his girls in his arms. She says, "You just missed my parents." He replies, "Yeah, I saw them leaving. I said good-bye to them after we wrapped." She replies, "That was sweet of you." He responds, "Your parents love me. I couldn't let them leave without wishing them well. Besides, your dad told me to look out for you."
She shakes her head as she says, "I'm sorry about that. He says the craziest things some times." He smiles at her because he knows she doesn't know he's aware of her drinking night gone wrong. She asks, "Why are you smiling?" He replies, "Because you're so beautiful." She responds, "HMMM, you look a little guilty. Are you sure that's what it is?" He replies, "To a degree yes."
Josie breaks their attention, as she turns over in his lap and begs for her belly to be rubbed. They smile at each other, and they both rub her belly. Giving her the attention she craves is unavoidable. As they play with her she asks, "Where are the girls and Liz?" He replies, "They went to a fashion show in Beverly Hills; we are meeting for dinner tonight. If you're available. I told them they could come by the condo." She knows that's a knock on her being distant over the last 48hours. She says, "I can be available, if you still want me to be." He responds, "Of course I do Ker."
After they settle in the moment; he puts Josie down, and he says, "Are you ready to go home?" She replies, "We need to talk T." He replies, "Yeah, we do. But not here. Let's go." She wonders why he's so calm; but doesn't give it a second thought.
She changes clothes, turns in her wardrobe, and meets him at her condo. When she gets there; he and Josie are on the couch, and he has a pizza sitting on the table with two plates, and a couple of bottles of apple juice and sweet tea.
She looks at him as she sits down, and she says, "I thought the girls were coming for dinner." He replies, "They are, but I am starving, and they won't be here until around 8:00pm." She looks at her watch and sees it's just 4pm. She says, "What's with the juice and tea?"
He replies, "I figured you could use a break from alcohol." She knows immediately that he already knows the story. She says, "You talked to Colby?" He nods as he smiles at her and says, "He told me everything babe."
She nervously replies, "Everything?" He responds, "He gave me the naked truth." She feels immediate embarrassment and he can see it on her face. He stops smiling, as he takes her hand and pulls her to him before she can get up.
She says, "T this is terrible. I didn't know it was him I swear." He replies, "Baby calm down, I know you didn't know it was him. It's fine. We've all done something embarrassing after drinking." She looks at him and says, "Where the hell have I been? I've never done any of this before. The voice mail messages, the naked flashing. It's all brand new for me."
He replies, "Really?" She sees the shock in his eyes, and says, "T don't judge me." He responds, "I'm not judging you Ker; I am just a little surprised that this is freaking you out this badly. Why are you so worried?"
She's looking at him, but she can't bring herself to say it. He sees her struggling and says, "Ker, you can tell me anything. You know that right?" She nods, but remains silent. She's trying to pull herself together, as he says, "There's nothing you could do that I won't forgive Ker. Talk to me baby."
His words soothe her and she says, "I don't want you to think less of me. I love the way you look at me, and I don't want you to see me any different because of this. Everything got completely out of hand, and that's not like me."
She sees him take in her words and he says, "Baby, there's no way I would think any less of you because of this. I love you and I know that we are all fallible human beings. Nobody is perfect, not even you my love. You can't control everything baby."
His voice is tender and comforting, he's consoling her with his words and his touch, and she's buying in. She hugs him after kissing his lips sweetly. They sit in a moment of quiet as she says, "So you don't see me any different. Right?"
He replies, "Admittedly, yes I do." She sits up and looks at him as he says, "I see you as even sexier than ever, and I didn't know that was possible." She laughs at him as he grins at her. She says, "My messages were that hot huh?"
He nods as he says, "That's an understatement." She responds, "Can I hear them?" He replies, "You really want to?" She replies, "Yes, I think I need to, because I don't remember what I said."
He replies, "Okay, I will play them for you. But promise me you won't become self-conscious or embarrassed afterwards. I want you to know that I liked all three of them, and I wasn't offended at all. Okay?" She's now not so sure if she wants to hear them since he's giving such a disclaimer beforehand.
But she can't back off now; so she says, "Okay, I promise babe." He takes out his phone and puts the phone on speaker. When he dials into his voicemail; she says, "Don't look at me while they play." He replies, "Ker, come on." She responds, "T please. I really need to process what I said. Can you do that for me?"
He looks at her and sees her pleading eyes, so he relents and says, "Fine, how do you want to do this?" She replies, "Just put the phone down, and let the messages play, while I turn away from you." He thinks she's being silly, but he says, "Okay, turn around." She prepares to turn around; but before she does, he says, "I love you." She replies, "I love you too." They share a quick kiss, and he presses play as she turns around and prepares to hear her drunken stupor on tape.