A week before Christmas.

Olivia sat on the toilet waiting anxiously for the result of her pregnancy test. She hadn't experienced any symptoms that would lead her to believe she was pregnant but it had almost been a month since she removed her IUD and she only bled once since then and that was when she initially removed the IUD. They'd had plenty of sex since then and the anxiety was killing her so she just needed to know. She didn't tell Fitz she was taking the test because she didn't want him to get disappointed if she wasn't pregnant.

The pregnancy test dinged and she held it up slowly, it was negative.

She sighed. She wasn't sure if she should feel disappointed or sad, it had only been a month and the doctor in her knew that it could take months for a perfectly healthy woman to get pregnant.

She heard footsteps and then Fitz walked in.

"Liv, we've been waiting for you at the Christmas party and you're not even dressed."

She stood up quickly and hid the test behind her back.

She had her hair and makeup done but she was dressed in only her bathrobe; her dress and shoes were in were in the closet.

Fitz walked closer, "what's going on, what are you hiding behind your back?"

Olivia scrunched her nose and pondered how to respond, she didn't want to lie to him, not about this.

"A pregnancy test."

"You're pregnant?"

He said it with such excitement that it made her smile but then she knew she had to disappoint him.

"No. Sorry."

He smiled and walked over to her and kissed her on the lips.

"Hey, it's okay, all great things take time, besides, trying is half the fun. This just means we have a lot more trying to do."

She smiled.

"Yeah, that's true."

"Can I see it?"

She held up the test and showed him, Fitz examined it carefully.

"I hope you don't feel like I'm pressuring you, I'm just excited but I didn't think you'd get pregnant right away."

"No, I don't feel pressured, I just wanted to know and I mean... on the bright side I can drink tonight with a clear conscience but ...it might also just be too soon to pick up the hormone in my pee, I think I'll just play it safe and not drink."

Fitz chuckled.

"A few sips of wine won't hurt you but it's up to you."

"Yeah, you're right."

Fitz smiled again.

"Come on, people are asking for you out there, let's go."

"Okay," she said with a smile.

They headed to closet and Fitz waited as Olivia pulled on her red lace Dolce and Gabbana dress and nude Jimmy Choo heels. Once she was dressed they headed off to the party.

They made the rounds, greeting everyone, laughing, making small talk. Gerry and Kenna kept to themselves, Cyrus and James did the same thing Olivia and Fitz did, they mingled. She invited her friends and sure enough, they were all in attendance: Abby, Kamaya, Huck, Elliot, Harrison, Stephen and to her surprise they brought Sahara who she spent most of the night playing with.

The party ended a little before 11pm. That night, she stayed at her apartment with Abby, Kamaya, Elliot and Sahara; Huck and Harrison stayed by Stephen.

The next morning, they left early, Olivia headed to work right after.

In the night, when she got to the residence and walked into their bedroom, the first thing she saw was Fitz, standing in a sea of decadently wrapped gifts and gift bags.

She gasped and smiled, "Fitz, it's not Christmas for another 6 days, I hope you didn't get me these."

"I didn't."

"Then who did? Is it from those companies again."

"Nope it's not from them, do you want to take a wild guess who it's from?"

"Who?"

"Your soulmate Daniel."

Olivia almost laughed, Fitz said his name with such venom that it made her slightly uncomfortable but she also thought it was hilarious.

"Seriously," she said with a small chuckle that she tried to hide but it somehow escaped.

"Oh yeah, and attached to each gift is a handwritten note, detailing different sexual encounters you two had."

Fitz held up a stack a white cards and started sifting through.

"There's that one time you did it at the Eiffel Tower, that was interesting, and then in the bathroom at some restaurant and oh look, here's another one detailing your first time."

Olivia walked over quickly and grabbed the notes from him and looked for herself, flipping through a few of the cards. They were written in english so she knew Daniel wrote them hoping Fitz would read them.

"I can't believe he did this," she said with a chuckle.

She chuckled, not because she thought it was funny, but because she thought it was ridiculous. That detail however was lost on Fitz.

"Do you think this is funny?" He asked, not angrily but his tone was serious.

"Obviously not but it's just so…I mean, it's kinda ridiculous, don't you think."

Fitz shook his head and walked over to the chair where he'd thrown his sweater over the back and picked it up.

"I'm going for a walk, once you're done laughing let me know so we can have a serious conversation about why the fuck your ex thinks it's okay to do this."

"Fitz, don't be like that, he's not my ex, he was never my boyfriend."

"You might not think he was but it's pretty clear that he thinks he was, with all this crazy sex you two were having I don't blame him for thinking you two were together."

"So it's my fault that Daniel can't get over me?"

"No but you OBVIOUSLY haven't made it clear to him that this is not okay, is this what you want Olivia, is this what you like, I don't give you enough attention so you need it from him too!"

"Fitz, stop."

He stepped closer.

"This is it Olivia, you better talk to him, make sure he knows that what he did today, can never happen again because if it does he'll have to deal with me and I'm not nearly as nice as you."

"You're overreacting, he wants you to get angry and you're doing exactly that."

"I'm not angry and if you want to see me overreact, tell Daniel to do this again."

Fitz turned and left, he didn't slam the door but he also didn't gently shut it either. She kicked a few of the gift bags out of her way angrily as she walked to the bathroom to shower. She wasn't comfortable with seeing Fitz that angry, even though he didn't seem directly angry with her, it was still scary.

After her shower, she threw on one of Fitz's t-shirts and some shorts. She read through the notes quickly just to see exactly what Daniel had written and then went to find Fitz. It wasn't hard to guess where he went, he was dressed in workout clothes so she went to the workout room first.

She found him at the bench press and sat on his lap as she waited for him to finish his set, he was taking awhile, on purpose. She cleared her throat loudly just to let him know she was waiting and that's when he rested the weight on the bar and gave her his attention.

"You have a sweat mustache," she said with a smile, attempting to lighten his mood.

"And you have a real mustache."

"I don't," she said laughing.

She liked when he made fun of her, she didn't take herself seriously enough to be uptight about it, she thought it was funny,

"Are you ready to talk?"

"Are you going to take the situation seriously."

"I take it seriously, I'm not happy he did this, I think it was disrespectful and immature but baby I have so much stuff going, we're planning a wedding, we're trying to pregnant, I'm busy at the lab; on my totem pole of priorities, this isn't even on it. He definitely crossed the line, I understand why you're mad but I know him, he wants you to be mad, he's counting on it, you can't give him that. There's a reason he wrote it in english, that's because they were for you, not me, I just went through the notes and half of what he wrote was made up."

"So I should just pretend he's not trying to take you away from me, in the most crude and disrespectful way possible, he practically spat in my face."

"For the last time, he can't take what's not his, I'm yours, I'm marrying you and I'm trying to get pregnant with your baby, I think you're safe."

"What happened when he visited your lab on your birthday?"

It was apparent to her that he didn't want to be appeased.

"I told you nothing happened."

"I find that hard to believe."

"I wouldn't lie to you about that, why are you blaming me for this, I didn't do anything."

Hers eyes began to gather water but it was slightly on purpose because she knew once he saw her crying he would most like end the argument.

It worked almost instantly and within seconds he had his arms wrapped around her and pulled her into his chest.

"I'm sorry, I don't blame you, I'm just angry, I'm so fucking angry Liv, I don't even think you understand."

"I understand, trust me, I do."

They were still for a while and she thought the best way to get past their awkward little stall was to change the subject. He was still sweaty from his workout so she thought she'd make fun of him.

"Baby, you stink," she said, smiling as she leaned up from his chest.

He smiled, finally.

"This is man funk, it's sexy."

"No, it's really bad," she said as she laughed.

Fitz wrapped his hands around her waist and pulled her closer and kissed her.

"You love it."

"I do."

Olivia leaned up, pulled off her shirt then kissed him. She stood up and allowed him to pull her shorts down and throw them to the floor then she leaned on top of him and continued kissing him.

He pulled his sweatpants down, not all the way but enough to free himself and then he pulled her underwear to the side and eased her down on him then thrusted slowly.

She grinded her hip against his, slow and circular, in a maddening fashion. She kept her forehead against his and listened to him moan in the most delicious way.

"Fuck," he moaned as he slapped her ass.

"Mmm again."

He slapped her ass again.

"Yesss," she moaned.

Fitz stopped and switched positions, bending her over the bench and then entering her again and this time, he took control, pounded her, slow and deep, till they both orgasmed. Afterwards, they cleaned up before then headed back to the bedroom.

Fitz immediately went to the bathroom and turned on the faucet to fill the tub then undressed and sat in the water, Olivia followed and did the same, she sat in between his legs, facing him.

They'd been sitting for all of five seconds before Olivia began speaking.

"Are we okay, I mean, you're not mad at me or anything right, we're okay?"

He leaned in a kissed her softly on the lips.

"I was never mad at you, we're good and I'm sorry for pulling you into the middle of this, it wasn't fair, I don't think you should call him, in fact, now that I think about it, I don't ever want you calling him again. I'll talk to him."

"What are you going to say?"

"I'll tell him we're sending back the gifts and that he should cut it out, no drama, no blowout, just a serious conversation. I don't like what he did to you, sending the gifts is one things but the notes; that crossed the line and he needs to know he can't do it again."

Olivia nodded, "Okay just please stay calm, the last thing I want is for you to get into some death match with him," she rested her head against chest and threw her leg across his.

As hard as Fitz tried, he couldn't shake the feeling that she was trying to protect Daniel somehow.

"Why are you protecting him."

She sat up.

"I'm not protecting him, what is your problem, do you want me to give you permission to kill him, is that what you want, just because he annoyed you."

"No but he's playing a dangerous game and if you think I'm going to look the other way while he's sending you notes about how much he misses having sex with you then you're severely overestimating my character."

Olivia face palmed herself in frustration. She couldn't blame him for being mad, if she were in his situation she would feel the same way but she was way more rational and mild tempered than he was, whenever she was angry, she thought before she acted and she also knew how to turn the other cheek, he didn't. Fitz shoots first and asks questions later, maybe not in his role as president but as a man and the last thing she needed was for Fitz to get on the phone with Daniel and hear something that pissed him off more and then fly off the handle because of it.

"So I guess there is going to be drama then, because you don't sound like someone that wants to diffuse the situation, you sound like you want to make it worse."

"Whatever happens, happens."

Olivia sighed as stood and stepped out of the tub.

"Goodnight, I'm going to bed," she said as she grabbed a towel and stormed off. Fitz didn't respond, he sat still in the tub until he felt like washing off then he threw on boxers and a t shirt and joined Olivia in bed.

They both laid staring at the ceiling, refusing to speak to each other until Fitz caved. He leaned over and kissed her on the lips, she didn't return the kiss so he kissed her again and again, until she finally started laughing.

"I'm sorry okay, maybe I'm being a little bit irrational about this but it's only because I love you so much, you make me crazy and just the thought of him trying to get his hands on you makes me so-"

She could see him getting agitated even as he spoke.

"It's okay, I understand, do what you need to do just promise me you won't make a mess of things."

"Uh, but making a mess is so much fun."

Olivia gave him a scolding look.

"I'm kidding," he said quickly.

She smiled, "so we're okay now, because the last time you said we were okay you were still mad."

"For the last time, I'm not mad at you, I might have been projecting my anger on you a little but I'm not mad at you."

"Okay, gimme a kiss."

He leaned over and kissed her and then pulled her close to him and wrapped his arm around her waist. They both fell asleep shortly after.

The next morning, once Olivia left for work, he decided to make the call. As he had his phone in his hand, ready to dial, there was a knock on his Oval Office door.

"Dad, it's Gerry."

"Come in Gerr."

Gerry walked in with Max in his arms.

"Morning dad, is it a bad time, I needed a serious father-son talk."

"About what?"

"Do you have time, can you talk?"

"You know I always have time for you, sit down. Let's talk."

Fitz gestured to the couch as he walked over and sat down, Gerry sat beside him and let Max down to the ground to run around.

"What's up Gerr?"

"Uhm, so last night when I ran to the kitchen for a late night snack, I walked past the workout room and I heard something."

"Oh no."

"Oh yes. It was a very unique set of noises, often associated with sex."

"Hmm, well it definitely wasn't me. Who would do such a thing."

"Dad, I know it was you and Olivia, she said your name."

"Ahhh Gerry, why can't you just be like a normal kid and act like you didn't hear anything."

"No, I'm glad that happened because I really wanted to ask you some stuff about sex but I was afraid it was going to be awkward and now it's as awkward for you as it is for me, so it's perfect."

"Well played, but didn't we already have the birds and the bees talk, several times, and aren't you past that stage now."

"Actually no, I haven't actually had sex yet. I'm a virgin."

"Quit lying," Fitz teased.

"No, I'm telling the truth, we only really became a couple in December last year and Kenna wanted to take things slow and then by May I broke my back so I could really do anything even if I wanted to and then during the summer I was with mom and then when we came back to school in September we just made out and fooled around but now we decided that we're ready to do it, tonight actually, before I leave tomorrow to stay with mom for the holidays and you always said if I ever needed to talk to you about anything at all, no matter how awkward or how bad, I should come to you."

"Wow, I did say that, didn't I?"

"Yes, you did," Gerry said with a smile.

"So what do you wanna know?"

"I don't know, just tell me what to do and what not to do, I have no idea what to do, I mean, we've messed around and I've seen porn and stuff but I know that's not real so I just need some advice."

"Let's just forget how weird it is that I'm giving you tips on how to have sex-"

"Yeah but I don't have an older brother or uncle and my friends don't know what they're talking about, it's just you so...please."

Fitz cleared his throat.

"Well, first of all, if you're doing it, I'd prefer it happen in your own room, so you know that no one is recording or anything like that, if it makes it less weird, Olivia and I will stay at her apartment tonight, you're 16, you'll be 17 in a month, I trust you enough to leave you alone tonight that being said, there are a few ground rules once you decide to have sex, I told you already but I'm going to tell you again. The first and most important, is that you should never hurt a woman during sex, welll, never hurt a woman period but during sex, it's especially bad, once she says 'no' or 'stop' it absolutely 100% means no or stop, it's not a question or suggestion and it doesn't matter if you feel like you want to keep going, or you're close to an orgasm, even if it hurts your feelings, you should stop. Don't force her to do anything she isn't comfortable with either, I know people are kinky or whatever, but definitely make sure both of you have an understanding about whatever it is you guys are going to do."

Gerry nodded.

"Also I gave you a box of condoms Gerry, please, use them."

"Dad, I know all about sex Ed, the very expensive school you send me to taught me all about that. I want to know what do so Kenna likes it and what to expect."

"Please don't reference her by name for the purpose of this conversation, it's making me queasy."

Gerry chuckled.

"Okay fine but still what should I do."

"Okay well, when a woman decides to take that step with you, especially when you two have affection for one another, it's a big step, that means she trusts you with her body and you should cherish it. I'm sure she'll be nervous, you will be too, so it's important not to take yourself too seriously you know, make her smile, focus on her. Take your time, make sure she's ready before you actually do it, foreplay is a good way to do that before you get to the 'other thing' and please Gerry, whatever you do, be gentle, it's both your first time and it's hurts more for a woman than a man."

"Really?"

"Yes, so you have to keep that in mind."

"My friends say that girls bleed their first time?"

"Yeah, most but not all, every woman's body is different but if she does, please don't get freak out by that and don't make her feel weird either, it's just blood."

"What should I do, you know, after?"

"Well don't just put on your clothes and ask her if she's ready to go, how you treat a woman before sex is just as important as how you treat her after, some people like to cuddle, or just talk, some don't."

"Okay but how do I know she wants to cuddle or talk."

"You'll know, if she lies facing you afterwards, she wants to talk, if she lies with her back towards you she wasn't to cuddle. Body language is important, I don't expect you to ask her every time you remove an article of clothing if it's okay to move forward, you have to watch her, you know, pay attention and she'll give you silent cues to let you know what she wants. Don't overthink Gerr, it'll be fine."

"When you put it like that it doesn't sound so hard. How do I make someone orgasm, better yet, how do you know someone orgasmed?"

Fitz checked watch.

"If you follow my advice, you won't have to wonder about either, time to go now, I have a meeting."

"No you don't but I think I pretty much asked you everything I needed to know."

"Perfect, thank god this conversation is over."

"I'll let you know how it goes."

"Please don't."

Gerry laughed and stood up.

"Thanks dad, I know that was painful."

"Do you?"

Gerry picked up Maxime and headed to the door.

"Oh Fitz," he teased in a breathy voice, imitating Olivia.

Fitz jumped up and chased him but Gerry eluded him and ducked out the door.

He laughed and shook his head at his son and then headed back to his desk.

After his hilariously awkward conversation with Gerry, he was feeling less tension about talking with Daniel. He dialed the number and waited.

"Bonjour, qui est-ce?" Daniel answered.

"Bonjour Daniel, it's President Grant, you know me right, you keep sending gifts to my fiancee."

There was a brief pause.

"I knew you'd call, did Olivia tell you not to?" he said in a thick french accent.

"Actually, she gave me your number, we wanted to invited you to visit us for dinner."

"Vraiment?"

"Yes, really, my assistant will reach out to you with the specifics, I have important business to get to but I look forward to meeting you."

"As do I."

"Good, we have a lot to discuss."

Fitz hung up without giving Daniel a chance to respond and then lingered awhile before Esme called him for his meeting.

Later in the evening, when Olivia walked into their bedroom, she found him lying on the couch, drinking a beer and eating dinner. His mood seemed far better than the day before. She walked over and kissed him then sat on his lap.

"So I was thinking, you should go through the bags and take what you want and then we can probably regift the rest."

Olivia was shocked.

"Um, who are you and what have you done with my fiance?"

Fitz chuckled.

"I've been unreasonable, I know how much you love my tantrums because they get you aroused but still, I've decided to pull back a little."

She chuckled,

"Or, you called Daniel and cursed him out and now you feel better."

"Actually no, we had a pretty constructive phone call."

"What did you do, I know you, you'd only be this smug if you felt like you got back at him for what he did."

"I had the chef bring up steak for you, porterhouse medium rare, just like you like it."

He pulled the dome off her plate that was sitting in the coffee table in front of the sofa.

"Oh my god, really, I'm starving- hey, stop doing that Fitz."

He laughed.

"It works."

She eased out of his lap and picked her plate up and rested it in her lap and began eating.

"What did you two talk about?"

"Gerry's down the hall getting his cherry popped."

Olivia almost choked on the bit of steak she had in her mouth.

"What, he's a virgin?"

"I know, I was surprised too. By the way, if he asks tomorrow, we spent the night at your apartment, I told him I was going to leave him here alone and he actually believed me."

"So he told you he was gonna do it?"

"Yes, we had the most awkward conversation to date, he wanted advice on what to do?"

"Awww, he wanted advice from his daddy, what did you tell him?"

"I told him to be safe, make sure he doesn't hurt her and to take his time, he's probably only gonna last 5 minutes anyways, I barely lasted that my first time."

Olivia chuckled.

"You came right away?"

"I came on the third pump."

Olivia laughed and kissed him.

"You're seriously the worst and best at the same time."

"Don't I know it," he said in agreement.

The conversation never turned back to Daniel, instead they spent the night watching tv, drinking beer, laughing and chatting until they fell asleep on the couch.