Chapter Twenty-Four

"Mom you here?" Fitz asked when he unlocked the door to his childhood home. His mother was very adamant that him and Charlie have a key just in case they ever wanted to stop by. She never wanted them to feel like strangers in their childhood home.

"In the kitchen!" she yelled back.

Of course you are, he thought. His mother was always cooking or baking for some sort of event going on. After Fitz and Charlie moved out, Katherine kept herself very busy with church and community center events. It was a way to make sure she had a life outside of her kids and he was happy that she had that. He knew that he didn't have to worry about his mom as much when she had things to look forward to outside of the family.

"Hey Fitz, what brings you by?" Katherine asked as she gave him a hug.

"Well Liv and Mira are having their girl's day today and I figured I could come visit you. I also had something to ask you."

Katherine gave him a knowing smile. She knew what he was here for and she knew it the moment she met Olivia.

"Does this question have to do with a certain ring?"

Fitz sighed and smiled. Of course his mom knew, he thought. She always knew everything.

"Yes, yes it does. I'm ready to get the family ring but only if you want to give it to me."

"Now why wouldn't I want to give it to you?"

"I asked you for the ring with Mellie but you said no."

"That's because I knew she wasn't right for you. I wanted the same kind of unconditional love that I had with your dad for you but Mellie's love always had conditions."

Fitz looked at her shocked. He knew that his mom didn't really love Mellie but she was never this candid about his relationship with her.

"Why didn't you say anything then?"

"Because if she made you happy and you loved her then I just wanted to support you. I hoped that Mellie would change but obviously she didn't. But now you have someone who not only loves you unconditionally but Mira and that's all I could ask for."

"Looking back I'm glad you didn't say anything. I wouldn't have Mira if you did and as much as I hate Mellie, she did give me the best daughter I could ask for," he said smiling thinking of his little girl.

"You wouldn't and now you have Liv with a new baby on the way."

"I can't believe in a few months I'll be a dad all over again."

"I'm so happy for you and now you have someone worthy of the ring your dad gave me," Katherine said as she started to take the necklace off where she kept the ring all these years.

She grabbed his hand, placed the ring in the palm of his hand and closed it.

"Your dad would be very proud of the man you've become Fitz. Never doubt that for a second and he would be happy that you have the ring," she said.

Fitz took a moment and got himself together before he pulled his mom into a hug. He always wondered if his dad would be proud of the decisions he has made in his life but getting some reassurance from his mother really helped.

"Thank you mom. It really means a lot to me. I'm going to dad's grave after this. I haven't been in a while and I feel like I just need to talk to him."

Katherine smiled, "I'm happy you are. I was there the other day putting fresh flowers for him."

"I know you said you're doing well but how do you handle missing dad but being okay? I think if something ever were to happen with Liv, I don't know what I would do with myself."

"What got me through were you and Charlie. It was tough and there were days I didn't want to get up but I knew I had to because I was still a mom. God forbid anything happen to Liv, you would do the same thing because you're a good father," she said as she cupped his face. She knew he had his own doubts about his ability of a father but he didn't need to doubt himself in any way.

"I don't know what I would do without you mom. Thank you for everything," he said as he pulled her into a hug. While he wished his dad were here, he was thankful his mother was still around to witness this next chapter in his life.

"Now you want to tell me how you're going to propose," Katherine said when they let each other go.

"Well I have this certain idea…"

An hour later Fitz was pulling into the parking lot of the cemetery where his father was buried. He took a deep breath before he got out of the car. It was always tough for him to be here but he still tried his best to come out here when he could.

He walked the paved walkway until he saw his dad's headstone. He noticed the flowers his mother talked about and smiled. He got on his knees and closed his eyes. People could call him crazy but it's like he could feel his father's presence during this time.

He opened them and smiled, "Hey dad. I'm sorry I haven't been here for a while but as you probably know I've been really busy lately."

He could feel his throat getting tight causing him to take a moment.

"I came by today because I wanted to tell you that I'm proposing to Liv and we're having a baby. God dad you would've loved her. She's everything I could have ever hoped for. She is kind, smart, and has the biggest heart. She's also the best mom to Mira. The two of them even have their own little inside jokes which should make me jealous but this is what I wanted for Mira."

Fitz eyes started to water when he thought about his two favorite girls.

"I just wanted to thank you. I feel like you had some doing with Liv coming into my life. I don't know how but I appreciate it so much. You and mom should me pure and unconditional love and now I have it. I can only hope that my own children can experience it in the future. I love you dad and I miss you more and more every day. Please continue to watch over us. I'll be back soon. Maybe next time I'll bring Liv along."

Fitz got up from his knees, placed a kiss on the tips of his fingers, and placed those fingers on his dad's headstone. He could feel the breeze picking up and he took it as a sign from his father saying goodbye. He smiled and talked back to his car. This was just what he needed after the talk with his mom. Now it was time to get home to his family.

Fifteen minutes later he was pulling into his driveway. It felt so good to be home. He quickly parked the car and got out. He opened the door and could smell food coming from the kitchen. He could hear the giggles of his family from the same location and walked in that direction.

"Hello my beautiful ladies," he said.

"Daddy, you're home!"

"Hey lovebug. Were you good for mommy?"

She gave him a toothy smile that he loved so much.

"I'm always good. Right mommy?!" She looked over to Liv who was stirring the tomato sauce for the spaghetti.

"Yes you are sweet pea. Now go finish setting the table please."

"You got it mommy," she said and went into the dining room to finish what she was doing before Fitz arrived.

"Hi," Fitz said as he walked behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"Hi. Missed you today," she said as she turned herself around in his arms.

Fitz leaned down to get her a couple of pecks on the lips and the two of them just swayed to their own beat. After a long day of being apart, it felt good to be wrapped up in each other's arms.

"I wanna dance too!" Mira burst their bubble and rushed to their side.

"Oh you do?!" Fitz said and quickly lifted her up. Mira's giggles filled the room and he pulled her closer to them and started swaying. Olivia smiled at the scene playing before her and laid her head on his shoulder letting him lead them in this dance. She didn't know what she did to deserve this family.

Dinner was as eventful as it could be with a five year old who took hold of most of the conversation about her day. Mira explained all the events that they did from going to the park with Josie to doing some shopping where she explained they got some things for the baby.

It was now time for bed and all the events from the day had worn Mira out. Fitz took care of the bedtime routine since he had set up a bath for Liv. He knew that she was getting tired more often being pregnant so he gave her a well needed break.

Before he could finish the second book, Mira had already fallen asleep. With a quick kiss on the forehead, he quietly walked out of the room. He found Olivia wrapped in her towel going through her night routine.

"Hey babe. She go down okay?"

"Yeah she did. She's worn out," Fitz said as he started to get ready for bed.

"That's good. She was a ball of energy today but I loved every minute with her."

Fitz walked up behind her. He had switched over to some pajama pants and was currently shirtless. Olivia relaxed against his body and smiled when she felt him place his hands on her still flat stomach. They were both thinking about their little raspberry sized baby and how in a couple of months they would be a family of four.

"What do you want? A boy or a girl?" Fitz asked snapping her out of her thoughts.

"I want a healthy baby. I feel blessed to even be carrying your child. I just want him or her to be healthy. What about you?"

"I feel the same but I can't lie and say I'm partial to having a baby boy in the mix to even things out."

Liv laughed at his answer but if she was being honest with herself, she too would like a little boy with Fitz's smile or eyes.

"Why don't we head to bed ourselves?" Fitz said as he messed around with Olivia's towel. He knew that she was naked underneath it and he wanted it off…now.

"Oh is it that time already?" she smirked. She could feel him getting hard and she wiggled in his arms to tease him.

"Oh it's that time Ms. Pope," he responded and picked her up bridal style causing Olivia to laugh.

"Fitz put me down!" she said laughing at his antics.

"Put you down?! Okay," he replied and gently put her on the bed. He quickly followed suit and hovered over her.

"You're so silly mister."

"Only with you," he said sincerely.

"I love you."

"I love you too."

Olivia lifted her head up a bit and pulled Fitz into a deep kiss. No matter how many times they kissed, it felt like the first. Fitz moved one hand to her face and the other one worked to undo her towel leaving her open and ready for him. He started to work his way from her neck to her breast sucking her nipple the way she liked it.

She was wiggling beneath him, trying to pull him in closer but he still hovered above her. He wanted her hot and ready for him.

"Fitz…you're being a tease."

"I'm just getting started babe."

"Well hurry it up…don't leave a pregnant lady waiting," she said as she lifted her hips to get her point across. She moved her hands to his pants where she grabbed his already hardening dick.

He moaned against her breast but continued to tease her. He moved along her body down to his destination. He nipped the inside of her thigh causing Olivia to moan in pleasure.

"Hmmm," he breathed in her scent. His hand joined his mouth. She gasped as his fingers played along her folds, gently teasing her.

"Fitz…just…keep going" she moaned his name.

He groaned against her and pushed a finger inside her. She gasped as the sensations rocked through her body. Her body has gotten more sensitive now that she was pregnant and she just needed a little more to push her to the edge. She was desperate for it. She started to rock her hips against his finger and mouth.

"More…need…more…" she gasped at the sensation of his teeth grazing her while his finger gently massaged her bundle of nerves. She closed her eyes against every sensation and continued to ride his mouth and finger.

Fitz sucked her completely; lapping up every single drop of her. He would never get tired of tasting her; making her lose complete utter control against him. He was the only one who could get her this way and he was proud of it. He slipped another finger inside her and that was it.

"Fitz…god…" she pulled hard on his curls as her hips rocked up. His thumb continued to massage her clit and his other hand moved up to grab onto her breast. The extra sensation on her breast made her lose it. It pushed her to the edge.

"Fitz…I…" a shock was sent through her that made her body fall back as she panted trying to catch her breath. Her fingers gripped his hair a little more as he took every drop of her.

"I can't…no more"

Fitz gave her a kiss on each thigh before making his way up her body. He quickly got rid of his pajama pants and Liv moved one leg over his hips pulling him into her. He easily slipped inside her and the two of them groaned at their connection. His dick was hard inside of her and she tightened her walls around him as he thrust deep inside her.

"Fuck…" he gasped.

Olivia bit his shoulder trying to contain her screams knowing they had a sleeping five year old in another room. The sensation of the two of them together was strong. Fitz's body was already shaking. Every time he went down on her, it turned him on even more.

His lips hovered over hers as he thrusted more inside of her as hard as possible.

"Keep…going…harder" she moved her hands down to his ass and squeezed him all while pulling him as close as she could get him.

He groaned trying to keep it together, trying to make this moment last with her. He pushed harder into her and her hips moved in sync with his. They laced their fingers together as they both pushed each other closer to the edge. Liv could feel her own orgasm coming but she wanted to get their together with him.

"Liv…god…"

"Let…go…"

She bit hard on her lip as he thrusted one more time, lifting her hips to tilt her in a new position. She clung onto his body as they both felt their orgasm come through.

"Yes…"

"Fuck"

They were panting into each other's mouths as their slick bodies slid against each other. Both of them trying to come down from the high they just felt.

"Damn," he said breathlessly.

Olivia giggled and brushed his curls back. They placed sweet and gentle kisses on each other just enjoying their bliss. The connection they had together sexually was one that Liv would never get enough of.

Fitz gently pulled out of her and she watched as he went into their bathroom to grab a washcloth. She loved how attentive he was of her and would always be the one to clean her up afterwards.

"Mmm…thank you babe," she said when he returned.

He smiled and started to clean up. He pulled a big t-shirt from the drawer and gave it to her. He slipped on a pair of boxers. He spooned her from behind and placed his hands on her stomach. Liv smiled as she closed her eyes knowing he wanted some connection to their baby right now.

"I love you. Forever and always."

"Forever and always," were the last words Liv spoke before slumber took over.

AN: Engagement coming soon! Thank you to everyone who is still sticking with me. I will say we are getting closer and closer to the end but still great moments to come. Thanks again for all the love and support.

XOXO