Teach Me Too Love You
Chapter 16
A/N: No comment…..
Happy Reading!
Liv turns to Fitz to see his reaction to what she said but all he does is smile. Placing both hands behind his head as he spread his legs wide. Chest rising and falling, muscles contracted she becomes momentarily distracted. His now flaccid penis with his fluids still spilling from the tip lays lazily against the crease of his hip and thigh. Liv slowly grabs the soft white sheet and pulls it up over him to help her maintain focus. "Fitz baby did you hear what I just said? We really need to talk about this. What does this mean for us? Say something babe."
He turns to her still smiling "So you think you're pregnant? First we need to find out for sure including how far along you are…if you are to determine who's baby is it…"
Liv damn near pops a blood vessel "You know what Fitzgerald? Fuck you!" She jumps from the bed snatching the sheet she previously used to cover him, wrapping it around her body. She swiftly turns back to him trembling with rage "Are you serious Fitz! Did you really just say that to me?"
Fitz looks at Liv like she has two heads. "Come on Liv you and I both know you could have been pregnant before things between us happened."
Throwing her hands up in frustration "Ahhhh I hate you so much right now! Did you forget Zach was fucking everything with a pulse? We were not having sex."
Fitz sits up against the headboard "Liv listen baby, I didn't mean it like that love. Come sit back down. Let me explain."
Face contorted she shoots daggers at him "No I get what you just said it coincides with you calling me a whore once before but how quickly you forget I was in a full blown relationship when you kidnapped me. You used my attraction to you to seduce me until I craved you and caved in. I tend to ware my emotions of my sleeves that way. You think sex fixes everything. News flash-it don't!" She storms off towards the bathroom.
Fitz is left feeling confused and out right conflicted. What the hell? He questions in his head. He truly was confused. Was he supposed to react different? He only spoke the truth. His truth about the entire situation. He was a man that looked at any situation as they presented themselves to him. Did he not do this right? Was he supposed to say something else? Women were so complicated to him, especially when you fell in love with them. This was never an issue when he was just simply fucking women. But again, Olivia was not just any woman-she was the love of his life. His one and only true love. He needed to find understanding. He needed Liv to help him understand.
"Olivia get your ass back out here…Now!" But she does not come out. "Liv you want to talk, so let's talk. But I will not talk to you through a door. Now please, come out?"
"No! I hate you! I wish I never met you. You've ruined my life and I hate you, I hate you! Leave me alone. I don't need you or your help raising this baby I can do it by my damn self!" She screams through the door.
Her feelings were hurt. How could he say that to her? Her heart was feeling broken. She hated that being in love with someone was so emotional and complicated. Even if she were sexually active with Zach, which she wasn't how could he say that to her? "You don't love me, you just love controlling me and making me bend to your will and do whatever you say and want."
Fitz begins to pace back and forth. He's frustrated, he's confused, not angry, but left pondering on what he needed to do to fix this. This is all so new to him. Women didn't react to what he says this way. What was he doing wrong? Why was Liv so different? She didn't just do what he wanted and expected her to do so he tried a softer approach. "I'm sorry Sweet baby please come out and talk to me?" He leans against the door softening his tone "You're not a whore love and I'm sorry I made you feel that way. I'm new at this relationship stuff, love please come out so we can talk? I promise to listen. I love you Livvie."
He stands back in surprise when he hears the lock release and the door slowly opens. Once he's sees her and the tears staining her face, he pulls her to him, wrapping his arms around her small frame. "Shhh, it's okay love, we'll figure this out together okay? Come sit with me. You talk, I'll listen."
Liv with her head down just stands there. Fitz lifts her chin. "Hey you, look at me, tell me what you need?"
Still not looking at him she softly speaks "This is all too much, I don't even know who I am anymore. I'm scared all the time. My future is a big blur, you treat this like it's a game. I'm starting to feel like a failure. Nothing I do or say is right." Her insecurities bring on self-blame
"I think you're just overthinking things."
"Fitz I'm in no mood…"
"Neither am I. This isn't me playing games with you Olivia. This is about you being in love with me. You just stated you hate me, but in reality, you love me. Where's the woman I feel in love with? The feisty one.? The strong willed one. Look at me Livvie…look at me."
Liv slowly lifts her eyes looking directly at him. "Hi." He greets
"Hi."
"See there you are. You don't have to be afraid with me. Talk to me Livvie…please?"
They both sit on the bed "Fitz I'm scared. I don't want to go back there. That bullet was meant for me, who's to say someone else won't try to kill me or even you? They had no problem killing your father, and as you said, you're not sure exactly who had him taken out. We can't raise a child under those circumstances. I can't live under those circumstances. If I am pregnant, which I'm pretty sure I am, I have this overwhelming fear that if I choose not to go back with you, you will take our child from me."
Fitz head snaps up and his composure stiffens "Livvie listen to me, I am not my father. I would never do something like that to you…to our child. I've made plans love, plans to relocate back to the US…with you." The tears began to flow even more down Olivia's face. "Really?" She asks with trembling in her voice.
"Yes, my love. I'm out. Done. I just have to go back for a short while and get things in order. I've already started the process. I just need to know that you will wait for me Livvie. Tell me love you'll wait for me?"
"I'll wait for you Fitz."
"Thank you, my love. Now let's talk about you contacting my mother."
She swiftly lifts her head and looks at him "Are you upset that I did that?"
"No my love, actually I'm glad you did. I will reach out to her, and finally find some healing but I'd like you to be there when I do."
"Okay."
"But I must take care of things in Sicily first."
"How long do you think it will take?"
"I'm not sure, but I will call you every day until I have you back in my arms, but before I do any of that we have to find out if we're really having a baby for sure, just know Livvie even if it's not mines, I will be there for both…." Liv stops him
"Fitz baby I always used protection with Zach, and he and I weren't having sex for almost 2 weeks before I came to Sicily. You're the first and only man I've ever had unprotected sex with. This is your baby inside of me that I'm sure of."
"My baby huh?" He states smiles and rubbing his hand over her stomach "You sure you're really pregnant?"
"I've been experiencing nausea and violent vomiting. Your cologne really makes my stomach turn. Not whatever you have on now, it didn't bother me, but I think it's the Gucci cologne that really bothers my senses.'
"That's my favorite one. Well no more Gucci for me until the baby's born. Do you think you can make an appointment Monday?"
"I can call my gynecologist and see."
"Cool."
"How did the visit with my parents go?"
"I think they like me. I am quit the charmer."
"That you are." Liv giggles with her words
"Livvie you are an amazing woman, maybe you just don't see it. Don't ever doubt my love for you or how far I will go to protect you. I want normal with you. I want to build a life with you." he pauses and leans down and kisses her stomach "And our little one in here."
"Fitz."
"Hmm." He answers still planting kisses
"I don't want you to go back there. Can't you handle things from here. I mean like you have a long reach, don't you? I don't want you to go back."
Fitz sits up thinking, taking in Liv's words "I can. I just feel the need to be there to make sure it done right." Liv becomes quiet
"I'll think about it love. Okay?" She just nods as she gets up to answer her ringing phone
"Hi mom."
"Good evening dear is Fitzgerald with you?" Liv turns looking at Fitz staring back at her and bunches her brows together "Umm yes."
"Great, can you put me on speaker phone." Liv does as requested. "You're on speaker mom."
"Good evening Fitzgerald."
"Good evening Mrs. Pope."
"Eli and I would like to have lunch with the two of you tomorrow do you both think that is possible?"
"Sure. I don't see that being a problem." Fitz answers as Liv looks on in surprise
"Great. We've made reservations at the Mascot downtown at 11. See you guys there."
"We'll see you there." Fitz answers for the both of them before Liv hangs up.
She tosses the phone on the bed "You know what this means right?" She questions "My parents are about to did into your life. Please do not share any parts of your mob life or you kidnapping me with them."
Fitz laughs and pulls Liv in his embrace "Liv they already know I'm a businessman, that I own several hotel's and pretty much come from money. Your dad already gave me the third degree."
"He did?"
"Yes, my love he did. For the first time in my entire life I was a nervous reck. He made sure I knew how special of a woman you are, and his expectation of how you should be treated."
"What exactly did you guys talk about?"
"That's between us men. Just know he gave me his nod of approval."
"And my mom."
"She introduced me to everyone as your boyfriend and called me handsome."
"Oh boy, as if you're not arrogant enough already."
"It's not arrogance love, it's confidence."
Liv stops and looks him in his piercing blues "How did I get so lucky?"
"Destiny has a way of bring people together my love, and I'm the lucky one. I have waited for you for three years and now you are here with me in my arms, possibly carrying my baby. I'm definitely going to make you my wife. Do you want to be my wife one day Livvie?"
"Yes. I had a dream that you proposed to me. I was so disappointed when I awakened to find that you hadn't."
"Really, when was this?"
"The morning you came back for me."
Fitz thinks back "Oh, so that's why you were acting weird asking me questions, about how many times you woke up?" She nods and lays her head on his chest "Just be assured love. I'm going to make you my wife. That's a promise."
Raising her head, she stretches up her neck and lightly kisses Fitz on the mouth. They decide to take a shower and head off to bed, both exhausted from the emotional and long day. Fitz would finally see firsthand what morning sickness looked like throughout the night. He hated and loved it at the same time.
…
The following morning was a tuff one for Olivia. Her nausea was on level 10. She didn't think she would be able to meet with her parents in her condition. Fitz was feeling helpless. He was ready to take her to the emergency room, but she refused to go. She did however call her gynecologist and was given an appointment within the hour.
Fitz thought they should cancel with her parents, unfortunately Olivia refused to do that too. "You're very stubborn." Fitz tells her
"I just need a minute babe. That's all. We can't cancel with my parents."
"Okay my love. One minute."
They both take a minute just holding each other before heading off to the doctor.
Liv was seen immediately due to her uncontrolled nausea. Dr. Elizabeth North was very familiar with Olivia's care since she had been seeing her since she hit puberty, Liv was examined. Bloodwork was drawn and she was given fast acting medication to stop her nausea.
Elizabeth was a bit shocked when the blood work came back. Olivia had all the signs of pregnancy but according to the bloodwork she was not pregnant. She was however dehydrated and a bit malnourished. Her weight was down 5 pounds from her exam last year. So shares the news with her and Fitz.
The smile that graced Fitz face quickly fell. "What?" Liv and Fitz surprised expression was unexpected
"Are you sure Dr. North?" Fitz questions
Looking down at Olivia's results "Yes I have the test results right here."
"Then what's with the nausea?" a confused Liv adds
"My guess is you're extremely dehydrated and your iron levels are very low. You're 5 pounds less than you where last year. Are you under a tremendous amount of stress Olivia? Because that could play a big part. Have you had any fainting spells lately?"
Liv looks at Fitz before dropping her head "Yes to all of that." He drops his head as well
"That would explain it. Your heart is trying to overcompensate draining you of nutrients and energy. The dehydration may be causing the nausea. I'm going to put you on a vitamin regimen. I need you to do whatever is necessary to ease your stress level. Stay hydrated and eat young lady. You've never been good at that. Do you have something against food?" She jokes and Liv lightly giggles. "I don't feel comfortable with your level of dehydration. I'm sending you to the hospital for a few hours for some IV fluids."
Liv head snaps up "Is that really necessary Dr. North, I pro…." She doesn't get to finish before she covers her mouth with one hand and grips her stomach with the other as she begins to dry heave. Fitz is right there to comfort her as best as he can. It doesn't help as Liv starts to sweat profusely feeling hot all over before losing consciousness.
Fitz catches her in his arms and panic is written in his face. "Livvie!" He calls out
Dr. North jumps into action. "Please Fitz can you place her here on the table. Fitz lifts Olivia and places her on the table. As Dr. North calls for an ambulance. She checks Olivia's pulse before placing oxygen on Liv's face. "Has she been experiences fainting spells a lot recently?"
Fitz is almost afraid to answer the question "Ah yeah, it's happened about 3 times in the last two months."
"Her blood pressure is extremely low right now."
"She's going to be okay, right? I mean she normally wakes up after she's had some rest."
"This shouldn't be happening this much." She answers
The ambulance arrives and the paramedic takes the medical report from Dr. North. They hook Olivia up to IV, and portable oxygen before transporting her. Fitz was allowed to ride with her. He called Tom to retrieve his car. He was scared for the first time that something more was wrong with Olivia and it was all his fault. He ignored the signs because she always came too. His doctor assured him she was fine.
Fitz was at a loss. He had never felt this kind of fear since the day he thought he was dying. Had he not studies Liv medical file he would not have been knowledgeable concerning her health history. It helped him some to not feel helpless. Without thinking he found himself searching through Liv's purse to retrieve her cell phone. One he found it he looked up her mother's number and placed a call.
"Livvie you better not be calling to cancel lunch."
"Ah Mrs. Pope this is Fitz. Livvie is ah…ah, we're on the way to the hospital. We were at the doctor's office when she fainted, I'm so sorry I didn't know Mrs. Pope, I didn't know."
Candace always calm from her years as a judge gets Fitz's attention as he babbles on "Fitzgerald calm down son. It's okay."
"No no you don't understand, the doctor said she's dehydrated and malnourished and…and…and." Eli is looking at his wife as the conversation continues.
"Alright Fitz but I need you to calm down for Livvie's sake. Now take a deep breath." He does "That's it. Now what hospital are you in route to?" She questions with a calm motherly voice
Fitz looks up at the paramedic "Excuse me sir, what hospital are we going to? I need to tell my mother in law where to meet us?" He asks without thinking of the words spilling from his mouth, but Candace did.
"UCLA Medical Center." The paramedic answers
"I heard him son. Eli and I will meet you there. Take care of my baby until then."
"Will do." Fitz ends the call.
Liv is rushed back. Her blood pressure is extremely low, and the doctors are puzzled as to why. If they didn't get it back up soon, she could fall into a coma.
Ten minutes of Fitz and Liv's arrival the Popes walked in spotting Fitz right away. He was sitting in a chair with his head in his hands. "Fitz, how is she?" The sound of Candace's voice causes him to look up. The tears in his eyes bring them immediate fear.
"They won't tell me anything. They just took her and told me to stay out here."
This pisses Eli off. "Come with me son." He walks over to the information desk and speaks with the receptionist "Excuse me my soon to be son in law here says that you all won't give him information on our daughter Olivia Pope. I'm County Court Judge Elijah Pope, and I want to speak with someone in charge now. Please and thank you."
The receptionist knows who the judge is because he's a big donor and his and his wife's picture and names are on the wall. "Your honor I apologize. I will get the doctor."
This is so unlike Fitz. These emotions, these feelings…they were all new to him. Then there was a feeling of guilt. Something he hasn't felt since he was a child. Reason being he never reached out to his mother. He didn't deal with this emotion well cause it hurt like hell. Now here he was reliving that pain and fear of losing someone he loved. His tear stained face was proof of that.
Minutes later the emergency doctor comes out to speak with the Popes. "Judge Pope. I apologize for the mix up. Your daughter is pretty ill. We had to give her medication to get her blood pressure back up. She stable but hasn't woken up yet. Dr. North informed us that she been under a lot of stress and has been having fainting spells. She's very dehydrated and a little underweight. Her heart is overexerting her immune system. We are hydrating her and giving her meds to control her blood pressure. We're also waiting for her to wake up." Eli turns to look at Fitz before turning back to the doctor.
"Thank you can we see her?"
"Soon, right now we're still running tests. Once that is complete, she'll be moved to the MICU (Medical Intensive Care Unit) for 24hr monitoring. We should have more answers for you then. I will have someone keep you updated and take you to her room once she has been moved."
Eli and Candace thank the doctor before turning their attention back to Fitz, "Son, is there something you want to tell us?" Eli questions
"This is my fault. When we first met. I pursued Liv, relentlessly. She was not interested, so I made it so she couldn't leave Sicily. I sort of…ah pressured her to stay. She eventually did but not before I learned of her heart condition. I promise I had her checked out by a doctor. He gave me his word that she was okay. I didn't mean for any of this to happen." Fitz explains bending the truth as to not speak of what actually happened. "The short time of us being together she fell in love with me. As I told you, I've been in love with her since the day I saw her on the beach."
"Why was she at the gynecologist. Is she pregnant?" Candace asks with concern
"We thought that at first, but Dr. North test revealed she's not. I didn't realize all these other things were happening nor did she."
"Fitzgerald, I think you should leave. Once Livvie is awake I'm sure she will contact you. I can't help but to feel there is more to this story than your saying, so until Liv can tell us what the hell caused this it's best you not be around us." Eli states with his own conviction. He liked Fitz but the thought of him being the reason for his daughter's hospitalization had him conflicted. He walks away
Candace rubs Fitz arm "We'll be in touch son. Here's my card text me your number."
"Let's go Candace!" Eli yells over his shoulder without looking back
Candace pulls Fitz down to her and kisses him on the jaw. "She's going to be fine Fitz." Fitz allows the motherly kiss on his cheek before turning cold as to protect himself from his emotional turmoil. He then turns and walks away.
…..
Fitz after contacting Tom heads back to his hotel apartment. Once inside his anger unleashes. He flips over furniture, punches holes in the walls, and completely destroys everything in his path before sliding down the wall in total physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion.
For the first time since his father's passing, he felt alone. Did he do this to Olivia with his own selfish wants? Was she under so much stress that it caused her to become ill? This was truly a wakeup call for Fitz. He was becoming consumed with guilt. He would have to make it up to Olivia. He needed to show her how much he loved her. What no one knew was that Fitz truly believed that he would find Liv and knew that one day they would be together. He never doubted it wouldn't happen. It was time to show Liv how much he believed in them. He secretly bought land in Vermont two years ago that no one knew about and had a home built for them.
He knew he couldn't stay in the mob forever. He could only hope that he would get the opportunity to show Liv their beautiful home. It was something for just them reason being no one outside of him knew of its existence. His only hope was that when Olivia did wake up, her love for him hadn't changed.
Moments after sitting silently his phone vibrates in his pocket. He pulls it out looking at the caller ID before answering. "Yeah."
"Benny's brother Lenny is out looking for you. Watch your back." Godfather's voice booms through the phone
"Freelancing?"
"Yes, he's not protected by family anymore and he wants revenge. We can't intervene because you're no longer in the organization, and I wanted to warn you. Get out of town as soon as possible or get to him before he gets to you, remember a man with nothing to lose is a dangerous man."
"Thank you." Fitz answers before ending the call not sharing that he was no longer in Sicily. He knew Lenny had to be dealt with just as his brother had but he couldn't worry about that right now, Olivia was his only concern. Without thinking he pulled out Mrs. Pope's card and text a simple message. How is she?
It wasn't long before he got a response, She still hasn't woken up but her vitals are good. How are you holding up?
He quickly text back I'm not. I really need to see her.
I'm sorry dear I can't Eli is still upset. I will keep you informed. She writes back and he replies with a simple Thank you.
Tossing his phone on the floor he looks around at his destruction and sighs. He needed to get his emotions in check as well as himself. Love had a way of bringing a full-grown man down to his knees and today Fitz was that man.
He decides he needs some air so after calling to have his apartment cleaned and broken furniture replaced, he's out the door.
Fitz found himself back at the hospital. He needed to see Olivia and he would find a way. He walks inside and right up to the receptionist. "Hello beautiful." She looks up and smiles "Hi, how may I help you?"
Fitz smiles back "Well first you can start by telling me your name."
Giddy "I'm Sharon."
"Hi Sharon, your very beautiful but I'm sure you've been told that many times."
Still giddy "Thank you…ahh."
"Fitz. My name is Fitz."
"Thank you, Fitz, now how may I help you."
Fitz pulls a velvet box from his pocket "There's someone very special to me here in the hospital, can you take a look at this and tell me what you think?" He opens the box
Sharon's mouth drops open at the diamond ring inside. "Oh my goodness, it's gorgeous. She must be one lucky lady in more ways than one." She flirts
Several other ladies walk over and takes a peek. They too gloat over the large diamond. Fitz sees his opportunity pushes forward. "You ladies think so, you think she'll like it?"
"Oh my god yes. She will love it." Sharon quickly states
"I would love to give it too her, but just as I was about to propose she fell ill, and I had to rush her here, unfortunately I wasn't able too because her parent's aren't fond of our relationship because things happened so quickly, but when I meet her I knew she was it for me. She's the love of my life and I would love nothing more than to keep my promise to her. I need her to see that I'm still here, that I'm waiting for her to wake up, that I love her, and I kept my promise. If somehow you could help me get this on her finger, I would be forever grateful. Do you know of someone who could do that for me?" He puts on a puppy dog face with a bit of sadness "They won't let me see her, I just need her to see this ring on her finger and she will know…that I'm out there somewhere…waiting. I don't want you to break any rules, I just ask if somehow you could help me find a way to get this to her."
The three women look at one another wishing it were one of them. "You know what Fitz, what's your girlfriends name?"
"Olivia Pope."
With a surprised look "The judges' daughter? I remember when she was brought in. I was working in the ER that day. That's why you look familiar. The Popes are like gods around here but a bit high maintenance for my taste. Can you meet me in the cafeteria in 10 minutes? I have an idea."
"Sure." Fitz answers with flutter of butterflies in his stomach
He heads for the cafeteria as he makes a call to the florist. He orders a dozen pink Peony's for Olivia and 3 dozen of roses for the ladies at the reception desk.
Minutes later Sharon meets up with Fitz. "I'm love to see two people in love. My fiancé's parents tried to keep us apart as well, so I know the feeling reason being I'm going to help you. Here's what I was thinking. I looked up your soon to be fiancé, she's on the 5th floor. I will take you to her and you will have about 5 minutes to do what you need to do to get that ring on her finger."
Before Fitz even thinks about it he picks Sharon up and swings her around with joy. She screeches from the unexpectancy of him lifting her. He quickly replaces her on her feet looking around hoping he didn't embarrass her too much. "Sorry about that. I'm just so happy."
She pats him on the shoulder "It's fine and so are you and if I wasn't engaged…" She stops "I'm just saying, but I love my fiancé but I'm also a flirt." This causes Fitz to smile again. "Let's go Mr. Fitz."
They both head up the elevator. She places Fitz in the waiting area and goes onto the unit Olivia was housed on. She simply walks up to the nurse's station. "Hi, Lisa." Reading the name tag on the receptionist. "Does Ms. Pope have visitors at this time?" Without giving it a second thought she checks. "No, her parents were here but stepped away for about an hour."
Sharon smiles "Okay I just was asking for insurance reasons, but I can wait until they return." Lisa nods and continues on doing what she was doing. Sharon goes over to Fitz "Come with me and just casually walk into the room. I will keep a look out."
Fitz does as he's told and enters Olivia's room. She looks so small to him. She has some oxygen in her nostrils and a IV in her hand. He briefly looks around to make sure she's alone before closing the door and making his way over to her. Taking her hand into his and kissing it. "Livvie baby, I'm so sorry. I didn't know I stressed you out like this. It was not my intent my love." He lowers himself and kisses her forehead. Please get better. Come back to me Livvie. I love you. This time when you wake it won't be a dream my love. I pray that you can hear me somewhere in there. I came to ask you something." He pulls out the ring taking it from its box. "Olivia Carolyn Pope…will you marry me? Now it's no longer a dream my love." Fitz places the ring on Liv's finger "I will wait for you Livvie. Please come back to me love. I need you Livvie. Please wake up and come back to me I don't want to disrespect your parents, so I may not be here when you wake up, but please wake up sweet baby. I'm waiting for you my love. I will always wait for you." Fitz slowly stands and wipes away his fallen tears. He leans down and kisses Liv on the lips once and places her ringed hand under the blanket before walking out.
He looks at Sharon talking to the receptionist and nods before heading toward the elevator. She winks at him and smiles.
Once inside of his truck he calls Diego and instruct him to hack into Liv medical file and keep him posted on her care. Once home he's glad to see that his apartment has been cleaned and put back together. He's tired. Sleep wouldn't come easy, but he tries anyway.
….
Back at the hospital the Pope's return. They notice many hospital employees gathering around the information area doting over the many roses that surrounded the desk. Sharon spots them right away and smiles within herself, not feeling one once of guilt for helping Fitz.
Once they enter Olivia's room, the first thing they notice is all the flowers. Candace smiles knowing who sent them. Eli just grunts. Candace looks at him as she walks over and take a good whiff of the beautiful flowers "He's loves her Eli, all new relationships have bumps in the road."
"This isn't a bump in the road Candace. Our daughter is lying in a hospital bed."
"She'll be fine Eli. This is not new to us. We know how Livvie over do sometimes and hold things in. Even you and I had to learn her triggers and know when to pull back."
"So you're saying this is all Livvie fault she's lying unconscious in a hospital bed?' He growls not wanting to raise his voice.
She walks over to him and kisses his cheek knowing how to calm him "No dear, I'm just saying all relationship, old and new have their problems, and to at least give the man the benefit of the doubt. Until we hear from Olivia, we shouldn't put all this on him. His concern was genuine honey. That's all I'm saying."
"Mom…dad?"
At the sound of Liv's voice, they both turned to her filled with immediate joy and relief. They run to her bedside. "Livvie." "Sweet pea." They say simultaneously
Liv runs her finger slowly through her hair snagging her ring in her curls. She pulls her hand into her view and sees the ring. Her parents are talking to her but she is only focus on her ring finger.
"Livvie honey how are you feeling?'
"Sweet pea you're in the hospital."
"You fainted baby, do you remember?"
"I'll get the doctor sweet pea."
Liv stops them both in their tracks "Where's Fitz?"
They both look at each other "He's not here sweet pea."
Liv slowly pulls herself in a sitting position "I need to call him and tell him I'm okay."
"Livvie dear your dad sent him away." Candace states throwing her husband under the bus
If looks could kill "What, why? Why would you do that dad?"
"Sweet pea, he admitted he caused this…I was just trying to protect yo…"
"No…no dad, you were trying to control me. You tend to do this anytime I get sick. This is not Fitz fault. How could you send him away? How long have I been here?"
"A little over 8 hours dear." He mother answers as Liv presses the nurse call button
Liv then reaches for the phone, but her dad unplugged it earlier in the day as to keep Fitz from calling. "Why isn't this phone working." Liv questions with frustration
"Sweet pea, listen to me…" Eli presses to try and explain his reasoning for his actions
The doctor walks into the room "Ms. Pope you're awake, great."
"I want to be discharged…Now!" She demands
"Well I'd like to at least examine you first. I have a bit of news about your bloodwork."
"I really need to go. Call me later and tell me right now I feel fine. Where's my purse?" She questions to no one in particular looking around the room "Can you take this out of my hand?" she directs towards the doctor. That's when they noticed it…the ring.
"Dear god, sweet pea are you and Fitzgerald engaged?"
Liv looks down at her finger again unsure herself "That what a ring on this finger represents, right?" She states in her own frustration
Candace places her hand over her heart "Oh my dear, we did not even notice. How did we miss that? It so big and beautiful."
"I'm sorry that wasn't on her finger when she arrived. I'm confused." The doctor adds
"Can we stop talking about my ring. I need to get out of here."
"Only if I can examine you first."
"Fine. Mom dad can you please wait outside?"
"Sure dear." Both parents state eager to leave the tension filled room not wanting to upset their daughter more.
Once the room is cleared the doctor walks over to Olivia and begins his exam. "Ms. Pope your vitals are fine…great actually. Your blood pressure is back to normal, it was pretty low, but there's also something else. Which I believe is the biggest contribution of all to your blood pressure issues." Liv just stares at him, so he continues "You're OB was wrong, you are pregnant. A little over 8 weeks. I don't how she missed it. I would have also if I had not done an ultrasound do to hardening, I felt in your lower abdomen."
Liv is speechless "H..how did she missed that. She drew blood from me?"
"It happens. I don't want to speculate, but you are indeed pregnant, as a matter of fact here's a couple of ultrasound pictures of your little one." He hands her the two black and white photos. She stares at the picture of her and Fitz baby as a tear falls down her cheek. "Can we keep this between us. I'm not ready to share the news?"
"By all means Ms. Pope, now I beg of you to just let me monitor you overnight and early tomorrow morning I will sign your discharge papers. I do want you to stay hydrated, rest, and eat healthy."
"I promise I will."
He then walks over and removes her IV and oxygen before leaving the room. Her parents return but she doesn't look at either of them. "I'm going back to my hotel tomorrow, and I don't want to talk about any of this until I speak with Fitz to fix whatever damage in my relationship the two of you have caused. You both know I have fainting spells, and sometimes don't wake up until the next day. If you didn't like Fitz why pretend?"
"But we do." Her mother tries to explain
"Whatever mom. I'd like for you two to leave, I appreciate you guys staying with me, but I don't appreciate you pushing Fitz away. I can make my own way back to the hotel. Where is my purse?"
Her mother walks over to the closet and grabs Liv purse and hands it to her. "We're really sorry Livvie, your dad didn't mean any harm he's just protective of you, that's all."
"I'm 30 years old mom. If I needed protection from Fitz, I wouldn't be with him. Look I fine okay. I just need some time alone until I talk with him. We'll talk later. Go home and get some rest. I'm in good hands" They kiss their daughter and leave not willing to cause anymore stress on her than she had already been through.
She climbs back in bed and looks at the ultrasound again before calling Fitz. The phone rings but she gets no answer. She tries again this time calling the front desk to call the apartment. Fitz had thought he heard his phone vibrate and as he got up to check the landline rings. He turns and snatches up the receiver. "Hello."
"Hi."
Fitz falls back onto the bed in a seated position "Hi. Is this really you?'
"It's really me love. I need you."
"I'm on my way, but can you stay on the phone until I get there?"
"Yes. I sent my parent's home. I'm sorry my love."
"It's okay. I'm sorry Livvie I didn't mean…"
She cuts him off "Yes."
"Yes?"
"Yes."
It comes to him "I promise to make all your dreams come true. Do you like it?"
"I love it, and I love you."
Fitz is dressed and in his car by now. "How are you feeling?"
"Okay, it was just a fainting spell. It happens. My parents were overreacting."
"Don't worry about your parents, they were just being parents."
She hears him blowing his horn "Fitz slow down. I'm not going anywhere."
He smiles "Yeah I was going a little fast. Talk to me Livvie. It keeps me calm."
"Well I had a dream you were here, and you kissed me. Did you…kiss me, and was it before or after placing this beautiful ring on my finger?"
"Before and after. I needed you to know it was no longer a dream but real when you woke up."
"When did you get the ring?"
"2 years ago, when I saw it, I knew it was the one."
They continue talking as Fitz pulls up at the hospital and parks his truck. "I'm here my love. I'll see you shortly."
"Okay."
"Okay. He ends the call and walks into the hospital and is immediately spotted by Sharon. "Oh my god Mr. Fitz, thank you for the roses." He smiles "No thank you, my Livvie is awake. I'm on my way up to see her now."
"That's so good to hear. I'm glad I could help." After a momentary hug he continues on his way. He stops at the nurse's station "Hi I'm here to see Olivia Pope."
"Yes sir Mr. Grant she told us to show you back."
"I know the way but thank you." The nurse nods and continues typing
Fitz turns and walks to Liv's room. He opens the door and steps inside. Liv looks up and holds her arms out. Fitz walks right into them and hugs her pulling her into a strong kiss. The kiss is emotional filled and long overdue. The moment their togues touched was like healing to their souls. Liv is the first to pull back kissing him along his neck and ear when she whisper "You're going to be a father in 7 months." She hands him the ultrasound picture.
A/N: Dang this was a hard chapter. Hope I did it justice…Until next time…..Keke
