To say Fitz was homesick was an understatement. He missed his own bed, but most of all he missed sharing his bed with the love of his life. Waking up to Livvie was something he would never get tiring. While they did not live together, they spent quite a few evenings together. He missed her dearly. They had been talking and Facetiming regularly the past few days, but it was not the same. He just missed being in her presence.

Currently Fitz was sitting in his third and hopefully final meeting of this trip. The stress was taking its toll on all parties involved. This meeting was to handle last minute changes by the developer. The engineer was ready to break ground in three weeks. All plans had been approved by the city. Yet here he sat with Abby who was the head architect on this project, and Mellie who had worked on some of the high-end technology features that the new Modern Museum of Seattle would contain. While some of the changes were small. There had to be a meeting to make sure the structural integrity of the building would not be impacted. As an engineer, himself Fitz had already looked at the request. He felt they could still be done with minimal impact to Abby's design, but he needed to meet with the contractor and engineer in Seattle who would actually be working on the project. He would be a consultant from afar. They agreed the design from the exterior would not be hindered. There were a few things to move around on the inside. The new plans would be submitted to the city tomorrow and everyone breathe a sigh of relief when the meeting wrapped up.

This was a huge deal for Abby. She was the first female architect to head a project this big in Seattle. The new Seattle Museum of Modern Art (SMoMA) museum as well as a sister museum highlighting the maritime history of Seattle had been awarded to the Whelan-Architectural firm based on Abigail Grant-Whelan's design submission. There had been numerous write-ups about her. They even did an article about the Grant family and their legacy in design and construction. Everyone in the family was proud of Abby. She had worked long and hard for this. That being said Fitz would do everything in his power to make sure this was successful.

Abby could see this trip was taking its toll on her brother. He was a little cranky. She and Mellie had encouraged him to do a little sightseeing today since their meeting was morning meeting. He did not want to, but he had agreed to join them. They were going to take the ferry cruise around the harbor and then head to the space needle. Abby had shared her plans with Stephen two nights ago while they were talking. He was not sure if he was going to be able to join them or not. He was not assigned to this project and while he had no meetings scheduled it really would not justify taking the company jet up to Seattle. He talked to Liv to see if she was interested in joining him. He had stopped by her place to check on her and she seemed just as miserable as Fitz did. Abby had told Stephen how Fitz was moping around.

Liv had one meeting she could not move, but after that morning meeting she would be able to go to Seattle. She would not tell Fitz she was coming because she wanted to surprise him. She had convinced her boss that she would like to visit her old office to see how things were going with her new counterpart. She also worked with another co-worker to have an impromptu breakfast for the office so she could present one of her closest co-workers with her baby gift. Liv had been disappointed she could not be there for her baby shower. She was so excited when her friend shared she was having a baby. Her little girl would be here in a little over a month and so Liv went all out. She ordered breakfast treats from her favorite bakery she and Nicole use to catch coffee at when they had an opportunity to get away. They would arrive about 20 minutes before her arrival and be set up in the kitchen.

The Day before the big meeting.

Liv and Stephen took a commercial flight to Seattle and checked in to the hotel. Stephen knew what room Abby was staying in so he went there. Liv spent her first night in Seattle in a hotel room two floors below Fitz's. She was very strategic when she FaceTime him. She fixed the camera so he could only see her face and the pillows behind her bed. She asked him why he looked so down. He told her he was tired, but she knew there was more. She gave him a pointed look and he shared he had not been sleeping well. She understood the feeling. This was probably going to be the worst of it for her at least. He had no idea she was in the same hotel as him and they could both remedy this situation now. She had to stick to the plan though. When they said good night to each other, Liv rolled over and let out a frustrated scream into her pillow. Tomorrow would be different. With that thought after much tossing and turning, she was able to fall asleep.

The Morning of the big meeting.

To say Abby slept well would be an understatement. After Stephen showed up, they had some much needed one on one time. She had the best sleep she had had in four days. Now was the morning of their last meeting. She went into that meeting prepared, and feeling like she could take on the world. She met Fitz and Mellie down in the hotel café for a little breakfast and strategizing talk before they headed out. As Abby placed her order, Stephen walked over to the table. He greeted Mellie with a handshake. Fitz stood and gave his brother in law a hug.

"Well it all makes sense now. Abby was excessively cheerful this morning. We all know she isn't a morning person." Fitz stated.

Abby rolled her eyes, while Stephen let out a small chuckle.

Mellie engaged in the conversation. At times over dramatically laughing at something, Fitz said. He just assumed that was her personality. He hoped she had given up any hope after she ran into Abby and Liv and found out he was dating Olivia.

After breakfast Stephen told them he had some errands to run, but would meet them at the harbor. He asked Abby to text him when the meeting was over so he could head there. After a sweet peck on the lips, he headed upstairs to get ready for his day. He would check with Olivia to see what she had planned.

Back in Olivia's room, she had ordered room service. She sent Fitz a sweet morning text.

Fitz's phone chimed and he reached in his pocket to pull it out. An instant smile was brought to his face. He did not notice the other faces at the table watching him.

Fitz sent a quick text back.

Liv looked at her screen to see a text from him.

He responded with a sweet heart eye emoji telling her he missed her and wished she were here enjoying Seattle with him.

Liv: I miss you too. I cannot to be back in your arms. Do not forget absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Fitz: Whomever came up with that statement did not know what they were talking about. Absence just makes me miserable. I cannot wait to be holding you again.

Liv: Heart eyes emoji.

Fitz slipped his phone back in his pocket with determination to get this meeting over with so he could return home tomorrow to his house and his ladylove.

After the big meeting.

Fitz and Mellie looked on as Abby excitedly called Stephen and told him how the meeting went. She was on cloud nine, which brought a smile to his face. He looked over at Mellie and extended a hand congratulating her on her part of the presentation. Her ideas were good and he did not mind telling her. That brought a huge smile to Mellie's face. She accepted his compliment and offered kind complimentary words back. They waited for Abby to finish her call. When she did, Fitz gave her a hug. "Good job sis. You handled yourself so well in there. I'm proud of you." Fitz said. Abby hugged him a little tighter. Fitz was her big brother, but he also cheered her on. She really appreciated his support in all her endeavors. Mellie felt a twinge of jealousy. She wished she were the one being embraced by Fitz. She had to keep in mind that Fitz was taken. She definitely found him attractive. If only that annoying Olivia was not in the picture. She was not here right now. Maybe this was her opportunity. If their relationship was new, there might be a chance for her she thought.

Too bad for Mellie, the relationship between Fitz and Olivia was solid. It had a strong foundation and there was no way she was going to worm her way into it. In addition, little did she know, but Olivia was in Seattle ready to claim her love.

After changing their attire back at the hotel, they headed to the harbor ferry terminal where Stephen was waiting. They boarded the boat for the tour that would be an hour. Stephen sent a quick text letting Olivia know they had boarded the boat.

Olivia was just wrapping up the breakfast with her colleagues. Nicole was so happy to see her. She was surprised, and it hit her how much she missed Olivia in the office. They arranged for Nicole and her husband Keith to visit after the baby was born and a little older and safe to travel. They had never been to San Francisco so it would be fun. Olivia told her they definitely had a place to stay if they wanted to visit. She asked how things were going with Fitz. Therefore, Olivia gave her the details of her plans to surprise him today. Nicole had met Fitz when he was in Seattle last night for work. The work trip that changed it all. Nicole was the first one to acknowledge there was a chemistry there between the two. At the time, she was not ready to admit there was something happening between them. She thought there could be, but it was not clear until that night at the Jazz club for dinner.

Giving Nicole another hug. She walks to the office of her counterpart to bid a goodbye. Making her exit she walks out to the waiting Uber she had requested. Greeting the driver she request to be taken to the Seattle Space Needle. She had to get there before Fitz. That way she could set up her spot in the café and watch from afar.

Twenty minutes later her phone pinged letting her know that the group had arrived. Her heart was pounding. Why was she so nervous? "Calm down." Liv said to herself. It is just Fitz. He is going to be happy to see you. Taking a calming breath, she watched for them to walk out onto the observation desk. It was a cold day so she had on her beanie and scarf. It was the perfect disguise. She also had on sunglasses because it was actually a sunny day. This allowed for the perfect shielding of her face from view. Moreover, she did not look out of the norm because every other tourist was bundled up.

When they stepped out onto the observation deck, she could see Fitz curls peaking from under his knit cap. She saw his hands pushed inside his pockets. His cheeks were a little red. She noticed Abby's red hair flying around as she tried to tuck it under her scarf. She also noticed her best friend searching with her eyes as Stephen whispered to her. She assumed he was telling her to act normal. Then there was Mellie. She was standing between Fitz and Abby. She was talking to Stephen and pointing to the glass walking observation deck. Fitz vigorously shook his head no indicating that he was not going to do it. Instead, he pointed to a bench. Abby said something to Stephen and he turned to Mellie and shook his head. As they headed over to get tickets to walk out on the rotating glass floor. While they did, Fitz and Abby headed to look out the glass windows of the observation deck. She noticed Fitz glance over his shoulder as if he could feel someone staring at him. She ducked her head hoping he did not see her. When she looked back up Abby was talking to him and pointing at something out across the city skyline. She was thankful for her friend distracting him. She continued watching while for when Stephen and Mellie returned. Abby was going to take Mellie inside the souvenir shop and that is when Liv would make her move. She was supposed to wait until Fitz and Stephen were alone. Stephen would make an excuse to leave Fitz a few minutes later and Liv would approach him while he was alone.

Once they returned Abby asked Mellie to accompany her to pick out some souvenirs in the shop, which she agreed to do. That is when Fitz and Stephen took a seat on a nearby bench. Liv headed to get two hot chocolates from the café counter and head outside. She sent Stephen a text and he made an excuse that it was a work call and he would be right back. Fitz said sure and leaned his back against the bench. He closed his eyes breathing in the brisk cool air. All of a sudden, he felt warmth caressing him and him slowly opened his eyes. Nothing new had changed weather wise. He was lost in his thoughts about Liv when he reached his hand into his pocket. He was just about to call her. As he was scrolling through his contact list, his fingers came to a halt when he heard a voice say...

"Would you like a hot chocolate?"

He blinked a couple of times and scrambled to his feet.

Grabbing her, he picked her up off her feet.

Liv on the other hand clutched the two small hot chocolates she was holding as tight as she could.

Liv squealed "Fitz. Fitz. The hot chocolates."

Once it registered what she was saying he sat her back down. Grabbing the hot chocolates from her hands, he sat them down on the bench, picked her up, and spun her around. Planting the most passionate kiss, he could on her lips. He had a million questions, but for now, all he could think about was that she was here and in his arms. All felt right in the world.

Through the windows Abby, Stephen and Mellie watched the scene play out. Abby and Stephen with smiles on their face and Mellie with a forced smile that did not reach her eyes. She was masking the disappointment of having alone time with Fitz. Watching them together and the happiness on Fitz face, she realized it was a lost cause. He would be nothing more than a friend. With a huff of acceptance, she said, "how about we bring those two inside out of the cold and we get some food to eat."

Again, thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed the update.