A/N: Abby is a Whelan by marriage. Her maiden name for this story will be Grant. The Whelan Group is the architecture firm she works at which is owned by Stephan's family. The Grants own a construction/ contractor company. They often work with the Whelan Group which is why Fitz bid on a job for the group.

Please forgive any errors you come across.

Fitz alarm clock went off way earlier than he wanted. He usually had an early alarm set so that he could get a light workout in before work. Today he was letting his body rest. All the personal work Fitz had taken on for the project in Olivia's home had really taken a toll. For the past two years, Fitz had really stepped back and been more of an overseer of projects. Making sure things were done. His days of laboring hard had scaled back tremendously. Therefore, his body was really feeling it these past few days. He had pushed himself to make sure things were perfect. Even his father had commented on how hands on he had been with this project. He shrugged it off and told his dad he wanted to make sure everything was right since the Pope's were family. Robert Grant was not completely sold on that was all to it, but he would not question about it again right now.

Blindly reaching over with his eyes, closed Fitz hit the source of his irritation silencing the alarm clock. Head full of messy curls deeper into the pillow Fitz went back to sleep for another hour. When the sound of his alarm clock went off again Fitz reached over turning it off with a deep sigh he stretched and made his way to the bathroom to get his day started. While brushing his teeth he mentally went over the things that he needed to do today. He needed to check in with his mom to see what time she wanted to check out Olivia's apartment. He also had Abby stopping by to discuss a few pieces of the furniture Olivia saved from her grandmother. They were going to discuss where the movers would place the items when they came to drop off Olivia's furniture two days from now.

Fitz had just stepped out of the shower and was searching his underwear drawer when he heard his phone on the nightstand begin to buzz. Walking over he picked up the phone and saw it was an incoming FaceTime call from none other than Olivia. Looking at the phone, he decided to pick it up in case it was an emergency. Once Olivia's face appeared on the screen, he saw the shocked expression on her face.

"Hey Liv, sorry I had just gotten out of the shower when you called. I thought it might be an emergency so I picked up."

"Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt your morning. I just wanted to let you know the movers are here now picking up my furniture. They said they should be there tomorrow by noon. Do you think you can have someone from your crew to oversee the delivery since Harrison and I won't be there until the following day?" She looked at him waiting for a reply. She tried to focus on his face, but she was definitely distracted. From the wet hair, to the upper chest in view. What a morning show she was getting.

"No problem, I'll be here to meet the movers. Just give them my number so I can let them in when they arrive. Abby will be there to direct them where you wanted the big furniture pieces to go. If you want some things changed once you get here I'll make sure someone can move it for you." Giving her a warm smile.

"Thank you so much Fitz. You have really gone beyond. I am so appreciative. You don't know how much it means for me to know everything is in capable hands and I don't really have to worry about anything." She could see him begin to blush. He was definitely uncomfortable with her singing his praises, but she did not care. Abby had told her how hands on Fitz was with this project.

Fitz raised his hand to wipe an errant wet curl that had come down to his forehead. When he raised his arm Olivia got a nice view of his muscles flex and his strong biceps. She absentmindedly licked her lips. Fitz caught her checking him and stored that little information for later. She definitely was attracted to him as he was to her.

Harrison came up behind Olivia and looked at the screen because he heard her call Fitz name. Fitz said what is up Harrison. Harrison said hey man. "Did my sis wake you up?"

"Naw man, but I was getting ready for my day. I have a few things to accomplish today. What time are you two getting on the road?"

"We should be on the road no later than 11. The movers are working quickly here. We will spend the night in Oregon. "

"Well have a safe drive and check in to let someone know everything is going okay." Fitz said looking between the two siblings.

Olivia spoke up first. "I'll make sure to check in, but you can be sure my dad will be in contact throughout this whole trip. He has been on the phone already this morning." She rolled her eyes dramatically.

"Don't do that. He is a concerned father." Harrison chimed in.

Fitz chuckled as Olivia pinched Harrison's arm. They reminded him of how he and his siblings got along.

"Alright you two settle down." Fitz warned.

"Sure dad" Olivia sassed.

"Does someone need a little discipline? A spanking perhaps?" Fitz replied.

Olivia's mouth hung open.

Harrison thought it was the funniest thing. He rarely saw his sister speechless and right now, she was silent. He was here for it.

What was going on between Fitz and Olivia went over Harrison's head. Fitz decided to put Olivia out of her misery. Her cheeks where rosy with embarrassment.

"Okay you two. I am going to finish getting ready. Have a safe trip and I'll see you when you get here."

They both waved bye and he disconnect the call.

Fitz decided to make a call to his mom to see what time she wanted to head over to Olivia's. She let him know Catherine was over having coffee with her this morning so maybe an hour from now they would be ready. That was perfect.

Getting dressed Olivia was on his mind. He was trying to think of how and when he would get to spend some alone time with her. He wanted to talk to her. He was not exactly sure what he would say, but he had time to think about it. His goal was to let her know he was interested in her. That kiss between them brought out some feelings that were new for him. Olivia was a wonderful person and looking at her in a new light he definitely could see a future with her. He wanted to explore that. He would have to gauge what she was feeling and the best way to do that was to have a conversation.

Fitz called Abby and she agreed to meet them at Olivia's. Fitz headed next door to his parent's house and rang the doorbell. He had a key, but did not always use it. Fitz mom answered the door and he came in. The house smelled amazing. His mom had baked blueberry scones. He saw Mrs. Pope sitting at the breakfast nook enjoying a scone and a cup of coffee.

"Did you eat already?" his mom asked.

"Of course not. I knew you'd have food for me." He gave his mom a warm embrace.

Patting his cheek she said grab a cup, the coffee is still warm.

Fitz made his coffee and took a seat at the breakfast nook. He gave Mrs. Pope a smile and asked how she was doing this morning.

"I'm doing great. Excited to have my little Livvie back home soon. I cannot wait to see her reaction to all the work you have done to her place. She is going to be over the moon." She had this motherly smile on her face.

Wiping his mouth, Fitz replied, "I hope she is happy with everything that we did." Abby worked really closely with Olivia and we tried to follow all instructions Abby left us."

"Oh Fitz I'm sure my daughter will be pleased. What you have done is nothing short of amazing. I am now working on Joseph to see if we can get my kitchen remodeled. Livvie has a better kitchen than I do and she barely cooks. All that girl needs is a microwave for her popcorn and that wine fridge I see she made sure was installed."

That caused Fitz to laugh aloud.

"Really Fitz I don't think you have anything to worry about. Catherine has been telling me all about the place so far. I cannot wait to see it with my own eyes. If it is nearly has perfect as she described you won't have anything to worry about." Barbara Grant looked at her son. She was so proud of her children.

"Thanks mom. Once I finish eating we can go."

"Do you mind me tagging along? I'd like to see the work with my family name attached to it." A baritone voice boomed from behind him. Robert Grant made his presence known.

Fitz rose to give his dad a hug, but his father patted his shoulder telling me to finish eating.

Once everyone had finished eating they headed next door to see Olivia's place. Fitz used his key to open the door and let everyone in. Fitz could hear the chatter of ohhs and ahhs between his mother and Mrs. Pope. They were touching and opening everything. One thing they were in love with were the soft close drawers. Fitz just watched on in amusement. His father said you know there will be two new kitchens in your future son.

"I know. Mrs. Pope has already asked Mr. Pope for a new kitchen." Fitz smiled at his dad.

"I'm sure Joseph will be asking for an estimate. Happy wife, happy life." Robert chuckled. "You'll learn one day soon son."

While Barbara and Catherine looked at the other rooms, Fitz and his dad talked about the construction details. What they changed, things he learned doing this job etc. Robert was pleased with the work Fitz had done and was not shy in expressing the pride he had in how hands on Fitz was in overseeing this job. He knew it was personal, not just, because the Pope's were family. There was more. He asked Fitz had he shared with Olivia anything pictures.

Fitz let him know Abby swore him to secrecy.

"Will you be here when she sees her place for the first time?"

"Abby will probably do that."

"I think you should be there. She may have some questions that only you can answer. In addition, it would be nice to receive some recognition for all your hard work. Robert said.

"Dad, Liv thanked me this morning. Apparently Abby told her how much work I put into this project."

Abby walked in at that exact moment. "You talked to Liv?"

Rubbing the back of his neck. "Uhh yeah, she called to make sure I could have someone there when the movers come. I told her I'd let them in and you'd have the plans for furniture."

"You really are overseeing this from start to finish." Robert said.

"It's no big deal. I live two houses over. I will be home tomorrow. It's not that big of a deal dad."

His son was giving Olivia special treatment and he was not sure if his son realized it or not, but it was clear he cared about Olivia personally and wanted this to all be perfect. He would just sit back and watch.

When Catherine and Barbara joined the group they all heaped praise on Fitz and Abby as well. This was a joint project, but they would have to wait two days for the main critique to come.

Just as they were rapping up both Abby and Fitz received a text message. It was a picture of Olivia sticking her tongue out at the person taking the picture. In front of her was a plate of breakfast food. Harrison captioned the picture someone was HANGRY. She is mean when she does not get food.

Both Fitz and Abby laughed and then showed the picture to the parents. They could expect more pictures from this road trip they were sure.

Catherine shook her head. "Hopefully my two kids make it home in one piece." Harrison and Liv always had banter. It was a sibling rivalry, but they were fierce defenders and protectors of each other.

Everyone got a good laugh. They locked up the apartment and everyone headed their separate ways. Fitz invited his dad over to his place to talk about work, but really, Fitz wanted to pick his brain about how to handle things with Olivia. He thought his father would be surprised, but he will be surprised that his father hand some idea of his feelings.

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