Saving Grace

by Da Princes and Me's

Fitzgerald Grant was about to become the first President to divorce his wife and remain in office. Olivia Pope (whom he's never met) is dealing with her own demons. She is grieving for her fallen fiancee, trying to move on with her life. Neither realizes that they are godparents to Ella Beene. This chance encounter changes them and soon they become each others Saving Grace.

9. It's A Whole New World

Happy Scandal Hangover day my Precious Pumpkins! I am giving you an extra TREAT by adding an expected chapter to this story. I know you just recently got an update but I couldn't help myself. But is this chapter a TRICK?

Well my Pumpkins, read on and leave me Pumpkin Seeds. You're the only one that can tell me if I left you a TRICK or TREAT. Enjoy….Me's

P.S. Last night's episode had me totally wrecked by the end. Yikes!

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Chapter 9: "It's a Whole New World."

"Olivia," she heard Cyrus and Fitz scream into the phone, as the paramedics worked on giving her the IV line into her arm. By the sound of both their voices, she knew she was in deep trouble for not telling them the truth at how sick she had gotten.

"I'm fine. They are just taking me in to give me some fluids. I should home in a few hours," she told Cyrus and Fitz. She did not need the President of the United States and his Chief of Staff running down the hospital causing a scene.

"Liv," Cyrus spoke first, "we both just heard the paramedics say you are severely dehydrated and your fever is high. How high is your temp?"

"Cyrus," Olivia said to him. "Can we talk about this later?"

"No Livy, we can't. Not when I have the President of the United States right next to me throwing a fit. He's pacing in circles behind me right now." Cyrus told her, and it made her chuckle slightly.

She tried to hold it in, but both men heard her on the phone. "This is not funny. How high is your temp Liv?" Cyrus asked her again.

"It's over 102 and climbing Sir," one of the paramedics said out loud. "And she hasn't been able to eat in over 36 hours."

That was all Fitz needed to hear and he immediately called the Secret Service into the Oval to figure out a plan to get down there.

"Liv," she heard Cyrus say, "Prince Charming over here is having a hissy fit now, trying to figure out a way to get to the hospital to meet the ambulance. He can't go down there in broad daylight. God almighty the freaking press will have a field day if they see him there. He can't go tramping in there like Dr. McDreamy on Grey's Anatomy!"

"Cy," she heard Fitz beginning to laugh. "I am no Dr. McDreamy, and I am going down there to see her. There is nothing you can do to stop me."

"Oh hell, Liv. Now what do I do." Cy remarked to her. "The last thing we need right now is the Wicked Witch of the West finding this out, and it could throw a huge monkey wrench in his divorce."

"President Grant," Olivia screamed at him, but by now, Tom and Mitch had come into the Oval and he was telling them to prep his car to leave for the hospital to meet her there.

"Olivia, I am going down there to meet you. You are sick. You need me. I am coming down there whether you like it or not." Fitz boomed back at her, with Cyrus beginning to pace back and forth behind him.

Olivia looked at the paramedics and told them that if they repeated any of this conversation to anyone, she would personally see that the only hospital they would be able to get a job at, would be a mental ward, or prison. The paramedics agreed and went right back to work.

"President Fitzgerald Thomas Grant, STOP RIGHT NOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING!" Olivia screamed at him, as sick as she was.

Fitz turned and starred at the phone. She just knew he stopped because all she heard on the other line was his breathing and Cy's. "Now that I have your attention; there is no way in HELL that both of you are coming down here to see me right now. We must think of the optics. Cy, you can come down in a little while. Huck and Quinn are meeting me there, and once I am settled in a room then CYRUS only can come down."

"Olivia," Fitz tried to say but she shushed him.

"No. You have to stay there until the doctors know what is going on with me. My fever is too high and it is not medically safe for anyone to be around me. I don't want to get you sick. I know that Tom and Mitch are in the Oval with you right now."

"Yes Ma'am" she heard both of them say.

"Now, I don't care what you have to do to keep him there. But DO NOT let him leave to come see me. Do you understand boys?" Olivia asked both the agents.

Fitz glared at Tom and Mitch, daring them to agree with her. "Sorry Sir," Mitch spoke first, "but she's right. You need to stay here. Her fever is high and we can't have you getting sick."

Fitz then looked at Tom. "Sir, I am sorry but if you try to leave, we will tackle you to the ground."

"Oh what the hell! God dammit I hate this job sometimes." Fitz said, throwing his hands up in the air. "Olivia Pope you are the most infuriating woman I have ever met! Do you know that!"

"Yes," was all she said, smiling because she knew she just won this battle.

"You have someone call me as soon as you're settled so I know what the hell is going on with you. Do you hear me? And if you get worse, I am coming there immediately." Fitz then told her.

Cyrus just looked at him. He had never seen Fitz act this way over Mellie in their twenty years of marriage. Not even with the kids were born. Olivia had such a hold and connection with him already, that is was boggling his mind. What the hell was going on between them, and this soon?

"Yes I hear you. As soon as the doctor's are done examining me, I will call Cyrus and you. Now I have to go." Olivia said to them.

"Liv," Cy said, "I'll call Abby and Stephen and let them know. Call as soon as you know anything okay? "

"Make sure they don't tell Emmy too much. I don't want her all upset. I will Poppa Cy. Bye."

Fitz calmed down but only slightly. "Olivia you remember what I said."

"Yes I remember, talk to you soon. Bye."

"Bye," Fitz said back to her, not wanting to hang up the phone.

/

Fitz then walked over and fell onto the couch. He did not like the fact the she did not want him nor Cyrus down the hospital. His heart was pounding out of his chest, and it felt like he couldn't breathe. His pulse was racing and he began to feel warm. He took his jacket off and loosened up his tie. Tom and Mitch were then dismissed from the room.

Cyrus and Fitz then just sat there, staring at each other a few moments. Fitz knew more questions were coming about his feelings for Olivia. After the show he just put on in front of his Chief of Staff, it was evident how much he cared for her.

Fifteen to thirty minutes had passed and Fitz leaned his head back against the couch. Cyrus still had not said anything to him as of yet, and he began to wonder what he was waiting for.

"Cyrus," Fitz said to him and Cy just looked at him. "What you are not talking to me all of a sudden?"

"No Sir, that's not it. It's apparent you are keeping this from me for a reason."

"Keep what from you?"

"Your strong feelings for Olivia Pope. It's obvious you two are more than JUST friends, Sir."

"Cyrus, I already told you that we didn't sleep together. We are not talking about this right now." Fitz told him.

"Sir, but we have to. Not once in all that time you were married to Mellie, did I EVER see you act this way. Not even when you're kids were born. I have known you a long time. Longer than most, and after what I just witnessed a few moments ago, and at my daughter's christening, I don't know what to think."

"Out with it Cy. You were never one to mince words." Fitz sat up looking at him now.

"So you are not sleeping with her so what is going on? What is happening to you and her? Both of you have been so different since you meet last week."

"Cy, I…" Fitz tried to say but then he saw the light bulb go on over Cy's head.

"Bloody Hell, don't tell me you're falling in love with her." Cy said now running his hands through his hair.

Fitz just smiled at him. He tried to hide it but couldn't. Cyrus noticed Fitz's smile and felt more grey hairs on his head.

"Cyrus I don't know how to answer that." Fitz said calmly, trying not to make him blow another head gasket.

"It's a simple yes or no question Mr. President. Have you fallen in love with Olivia Pope?"

Fitz closed his eyes and pictured the day they meet only a few weeks ago in his mind. He thought back at how he first noticed her pacing around her car. Then her telling him off, and meeting Emmalynn. His mind recalled their car ride both to the service and back to the White House. How she sang Ella to sleep, and then at her house how they just "fit" each other perfectly. How she had given him the best night sleep he's ever had.

Until Cyrus just asked him that question he was not sure what he was feeling. He knew that whatever it was, it was more than just physical. They had not even kissed, but when he felt her lips on his face, it was like all the stars in the heavens lined up perfectly. Everything became clear and he finally knew what he wanted out of life, HER. Olivia gave him the clarity to go for it now.

He opened his eyes to see Cyrus looking at him sternly. He was sitting up, with his arms resting on his legs. "Sir, I am going to ask you this one more time. Are you in love with her? Have you fallen in love with Olivia and Emmalynn?"

Fitz then got up off the couch and leaned back on his desk. "Cy, I've been beyond reproach my whole life. I get it. I really do. I am not John Edwards. I have worn the crown proudly."

He places his hand in his pockets and continues, "But Liv, is the love of my life. And I know you think it's wrong for me to love her, but I do. I know you think it's too soon after just meeting her, but I know what I feel Cyrus. I have never felt this way in my entire life. I have never fallen in love before. So to answer your question; yes Cyrus I am hopelessly in love with your daughter's god-mother and her daughter."

Cyrus leaned back on the couch and looked at him. He was not prepared for that answer. "Well Romeo, what do you suggest we do about it then? You are obviously not divorced yet. And if the Wicked Witch finds out, then to say the least you goose will be cooked."

"I don't know. That's why you're my Chief of Staff; to handle this kind of stuff."

Cyrus huffed at him and chuckled. "Sir as your Chief of Staff my job entails me running your dialing schedule. Keeping you apprised of world events. Ensuring you don't start World War III with anyone other than you soon to be ex wife. And making sure you stay at your best at ruling this great nation."

"Your point," Fitz says to him.

"My job does not entail hooking you up with a late night booty call with my daughter's god-mother."

Fitz rolled his eyes at him. "I rather call it a late night sleepover. Cyrus I am a man in love with a brilliant woman. It's more than that, you know that now. I want to do what it best for her and Emmalynn. We are taking this slow. I know she's not over Emmy's dad."

"What did she tell you about him?"

"Just that he died over in Afghanistan. He was there for Emmalynn's birth and left six weeks later. He was killed right before he came home. Why?"

"I'm just surprised she told you about him. She's a private person Sir, and that is something she does not talk about to anyone."

Fitz was a little surprised at that comment. "Well she told me about him. Did you ever meet him?"

"Yes a few times. Nice guy. He loved her and Emmy very much. There was nothing that he would not have done for them or given them, if he would have lived."

Fitz felt a little jealous at that comment, but was hoping now she would let him give her some happiness that they deserved. "So are you on my side?"

"Yes Sir, I am on your side. But my job does not entail me setting up Presidential Play Dates with Emmalynn's Mommy, so you two can have tea, wear crowns and play house."

"Well Cy if Emmalynn makes me wear a crown then you are too." Fitz said now trying really hard to hold back the laugh.

"I am not wearing a crown! Oh and for Christ's sakes no SLEEP OVERS, or slumber parties, or make out sessions."

"But Dad, you have to at least let me kiss her. She needs to know if I am good kisser or not. I at least want to get to first or second base." Fitz said to him, raising his voice in a petulant wine.

"Urghh, there will be no first, or second basing with Olivia. I am so going on vacation after your divorce is final. Oh wait I can't because then I have to babysit your libido. Just what I need to add to my schedule; You have a meeting at 7:00 with Commerce Secretary. Then an hour later, the Vice President. Or course, Liv comes to see you and I have to remind to keep your hormones in check because of the camera's. Then place a condom in your pocket just in case you need one."

"Okay Cy I get the hint. Calm down. I don't need you having a heart attack. Can we please change the subject? Liv should be at hospital by now right."

"Yes Sir. I'll call and check with Huck and Quinn now."

"Do you think she's going to be okay?"

"Yes Romeo, your Juliette is going to be just fine." Cyrus said rolling his eyes, and dialing his phone. Cy left the room and told him he would be back as soon as he heard anything.

Fitz then got up and attempted to keep himself busy at his desk, while he waited for any information. He just loved jerking his Chief of Staff's chains.

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Presidential Sick Call…

A few hours later, Fitz had only heard from Cyrus that Olivia had indeed been admitted do to a high fever, dehydration, and vomiting. The doctors were doing more tests to figure out what was the cause. They thought originally it was a virus but with her fever staying above 102, it could be more.

Fitz had stayed motivated and gotten what work he could get done. He hoped that if he finished what was absolutely necessary, Cyrus and Olivia would let him go to the hospital sooner rather than later. Karen and Jerry had also heard of her being sick from the agents, and when down to see their Dad.

Fitz told the kids what he knew and they kept him company in the Oval as they did their homework. Both kids figured their Dad was really looking forward to their "play date" tonight and could tell he was keeping himself distracted of that fact. That is all they had talked about all week, and now that Olivia was sick and couldn't make it, all were bummed out.

"Dad," Karen said, "where's Emmalynn?"

"She's with Olivia's friends Abby and Stephen. Why?" Fitz asked them.

"Well Jerry and I were talking," Karen trailed off. Fitz got up from this desk and sat next to them on the couch.

"Yes," he answered, seeing both his kid's wheels turning in their brains.

"Do you think we could go see Emmalynn? I know where a lot older than her, but it may make her feel better because I am sure she was looking forward to tonight too. Can you cheek with the Secret Service if we could do that?" Karen asked with Jerry nodding in agreement.

"You both really want to spend your Friday night hanging out with an almost three year old,"Fitz asked not believing what he heard.

"Yes Dad, you said that she needed to get used to us, so why not?" Jerry finally piped in.

"I'd don't see a problem with it but I have to check with your details and arrange it with Abby and Stephen. Do your homework and I'll see what I can do? If you can't go there, maybe she can come here." Fitz told them.

"Thanks Dad." Both kids said together.

"You really like Olivia and Emmalynn don't you?" Fitz asked.

"Yah Dad she's cool. And Emmalynn is a flipping riot. Plus she's cute as a button." Jerry said.

"Dad," Karen then says, "of course we like her. She's nothing like Mom and she got a long with us right away. She didn't try to brush us off on anyone at the reception. She took the time to get to know of when she was here. She's really cool, and she dresses really sweet."

"Dresses really sweet huh?"

"Yah Dad, I am hoping her and I can go shopping with Emmalynn or something." Karen said.

"Oh and the truth comes out." Fitz said. "Let me call Abby and Stephen and work out the details for you. Finish your homework."

Karen and Jerry got to work and Fitz talked to Cyrus to contact Abby and Stephen. Luckily for everyone, Cy had all their numbers and Abby agreed and plans were made for the kids to come to them. They were at Olivia's apartment and the security was planned out how to get them undetected.

Fitz told the kids the news and they both t jumped up, hugged him and took off to get ready to go and see Emmalynn. On the way out his door they practically ran Cyrus over, saying they were going to see Emmy. Cyrus just shook his head, and said he needed a raise after this.

Fitz heard him, and chuckled. He then saw his face and knew that Olivia was not doing so well.

"Cy, fill me in. What is going on?"

"Sir, they have her on antibiotics and fluids to help with her dehydration."

"Okay but that's not it, is it." Fitz said lowering his eyes at him and voice.

"No it's not. Apparently she's got pneumonia." Cy blurted out.

"Oh dear God. Get me down there." Fitz started to go for his jacket but Cyrus stopped him.

"I'm sorry Sir, but no one is allowed in to see her until her fever goes down. Quinn and Huck said the doctors have her on oxygen to help with her breathing. Until her fever breaks, or gets under 100 degrees or lower, they are only allowing the hospital staff to see her. Her vomiting has stopped, and now it's just time to wait."

"Cyrus I don't like this." Fitz said. He felt like a caged animal ready to break through the bars at any given moment. He had to see her but how is the question.

"Cy, give Huck a call for me, I have a plan to see her, without going down there."

"Oh here we go." Cyrus then called Huck and handed Fitz his phone. Fitz told Huck of his plan to see her. Huck told him that it could be done. He told him what he needed, and Fitz then gave Cyrus the instructions. Cyrus rolled his eyes, cursed to himself, and walked out the door saying, "I feel like I am passing notes in study hall between you two."

At the hospital, Huck grabbed what he needed from Quinn, and met Cyrus downstairs. He then went to Olivia's office. It took a little over an hour to complete what he needed to do, and when he returned found Cy with Quinn in the waiting area right outside Olivia's room.

Cy had seen Olivia through the window and her him. He saw the oxygen and was happy that Fitz wasn't here because he probably would have panicked. She looked like she had lost a little weight and her skin, looked tacky and pale. He knew that she was going to be fine, but seeing her like this, freaked him out some.

He took what Huck brought back for him, and went back to see Fitz. Huck gave his part to a nurse and she went inside and set everything up for Olivia. Olivia smiled and knew what was happening. She mouthed "thank you" to Huck and he nodded back to her.

/

Face to Face Time…

About 15-20 minutes later, Cy arrived back and found Fitz in the residence. Karen and Jerry had left already to be with Emmalynn, so it was just him. It was early evening now, and he knew that if Fitz didn't see her for himself soon, he would disobey the Secret Service and drive down there himself.

Cyrus set everything, and left Fitz alone. Fitz followed Huck's instructions to the letter and waited for his laptop to finish setting up the program. Then his screen appeared and he saw Olivia there waiting for him, with a faint smile.

"Hi," she mouthed to him.

"Hi," he said back finally able to breathe. Looking at her, like this worried him even more. He wanted to be there to hold her, comfort her, and help her get well.

He saw her reach out and touch the camera, and with other hand reach out and touch the screen. On his end, he did the same. Their fingers touched on the screen and both felt a tear appear in their eyes. She did not expect to feel this way when she saw him, but she could see it in his eyes how worried he had been all day.

"I'm okay," she told him.

"Liar. Why didn't you call me or someone how sick you really were Livy? You scared the crap out of all of us today." Fitz tried to sound like he was scolding her, for not telling anyone, but there was so much worry in his voice that he couldn't.

"I didn't think I was this bad. Harrison came by and saw me and knew I was worse. I hadn't been at work in a few days. He took my temp, and saw that I could barely move so he called the paramedics to come. I didn't want him to, but he's my gladiator, and did it anyway."

Fitz smiled. "I am going to call Harrison and thank him personally then. I owe him one for watching your back."

Olivia smiled and squinted her eyes at him. "I heard you were a bit of a pain today, Mr. President."

"Mr. President still? Geez Liv, I think we're past the 'Mr. President' crap don't you. You can call me Fitz you know."

She smiled at him and looked over the mask at him. She nodded 'no," which made him laugh. "You're going to have to do something pretty special for that to happen, Sir."

Fitz wiggled his eyes at her, "Trust me I'll think of something." He dropped his voice and Olivia could tell he was up to no good. "Don't you come down here! I'll make you pick a switch if you do."

"Now that is tempting. To have you spank me. I am ALL IN for that. So what do I get if I am good President?" Fitz leaned on his hand, on the couch looking at her. He then winked, causing her to actually laugh on the other end.

"I have no words right now."

"Good because I have a few but I'll have to wait to see you to tell them to you. I left the Great Olivia Pope speechless. Wow I can't wait to tell Cyrus."

"Don't you dare! He'll begin to think pigs are going to fly next." She pointed at him on the camera, causing Fitz to laugh on the other end. "So I hear your kids are at my apartment with Emmalynn."

Fitz nodded, and he told her that he the kids had asked to go and see her. Olivia told him that Abby said that they would all have pizza and watch a movie. She was sure that Emmalynn would have Jerry in a crown by the end of the night, which caused them both to laugh.

They talked a little while longer and Fitz could tell she was getting tired. He then told her that he would be right back, and found what he was looking for. He knew his kids loved this particular item when they were little, and decided since he could be there in person, doing this over the computer screen would work.

"You ready," Fitz asked her.

"Ready for what?"

"For this," and he showed her the book Goodnight Moon. He saw her smile.

"How did you get that?"

"Let's just say I used some of my Superpowers to score myself a copy. So relax and let me read you a bedtime story."

She actually could feel a tear in her eye, and tried to wipe it away before he noticed. Before she could stop herself, she uttered to him, "I miss you. I wish you were here to read it in person."

Fitz placed his hand over his mouth, in utter shock that she admitted that to him out loud. From what he heard from Cyrus, and figured out on his own, she was a very guarded person about her feelings. She didn't express them often and kept them under lock and key. She loved her little girl, with all her heart and showered her with enough love for more than the two of them. But hearing her express these words to him, made his heart explode.

Olivia noticed his reaction and asked him, "You alright?"

"Yes. I just miss you too Livy. Come on, let's read this to you and you can get some rest."

"Will you stay with me, while I am asleep?"

"Yes," he told her. Huck made it possible for him to see her even if her screen was off. From his computer, Huck installed a program so that he could turn off her screen only. No one would know that he was on the other end, taking care of her from the White House.

Fitz then started to read the story to her. They did not take turns this time, and she even teased him about showing her the pictures. He smiled at her and turned the book around so she could see everything. By the time he reached, "Goodnight Noises, Everywhere," Olivia had fallen asleep.

He reached out and touched the screen. He wished he could reach through the screen and pull her into his waiting arms. That is where she belonged and he knew that. The strange thing that fascinated him was that he knew she felt it to. He watched her breath in and out.

He took the laptop with him into his room and got himself ready for bed. Before he crashed, Jerry and Karen came in to say goodnight. He told them that he saw Olivia on the computer and showed them the sweet deal Huck hooked up for them. They saw her sleeping on the screen and the book.

Both kids giggled that he read her a bedtime story. Karen and Jerry then showed him pictures of them with Emmalynn. They were shots of them playing, Jerry dressed up in Princess gear, and Karen having 'tea' with her. It looked like they had a good time.

Fitz gave them the update on Olivia and both kids hoped they could see her before she got home or soon after. Eventually Karen and Jerry, told Fitz goodnight and went to bed. He then climbed in and closed his laptop. Despite how much he wanted to watch her all night, he knew that he couldn't. He then drifted off to sleep, and hoped that he would be able to see her tomorrow.

/

Two Days later…(about 36 hours)

Saturday and Sunday seem to drag on for Fitz. By the time Sunday morning came around Fitz was going crazy. He had spoken to Olivia on and off the day before but it was not helping his anxiety to see and touch her in person. They were careful only to talk when no one was around, but it didn't help his urge to get down there and see her.

Finally late Sunday afternoon, after Fitz had spent a few hours in the Oval, Cyrus had come to find him in the residence. Fitz was reading a brief, watching TV when he came in. Cy had a huge smile on his face and he hoped that Olivia's temperature had finally broken for her so he could get to see her.

"Well, what are you smiling about?" Fitz asked him.

Cyrus told him, "Liv's temp finally broke early this morning. She's running a little warm, and but she's fine. Her lungs look better and the antibiotics are working."

"Great," Fitz said, "I'm getting my coat. Let's go and see her."

"I'm afraid Sir, you can't do that." Cy told him.

"Why the hell not? Cy she's been sick, and I am going to go see her. Yes in the middle of the afternoon in broad daylight."

"But Sir, you can't."Cy tried to reason with him but Fitz wasn't listening.

"Cy I am doing this, so wrap your head around it." Fitz told him in a no nonsense tone, that he was not screwing around. "Her fever broke, so I'm going. Why can't I?"

"Well," Cyrus started to say but he was interrupted.

"Fiz!" Emmalynn screamed when she came into room.

"Emmy honey, what are you doing here," Fitz asked her, picking the little girl up hugging her. "Where's your Mom?"

"Mummy right," Emmalynn started to say to him.

"Here," Olivia said walking through the door holding onto Tom's arm.

"Livy," he just stood there staring at her, taking in her presence. He placed Emmalynn down, and went over to her. She was still holding onto Tom. She looked up at Tom, who let her arm go but stood behind her for support. Fitz walked up to her not believing that she was really there, in the residence with him.

He wanted to run to her and hold her, but was too afraid that she would break apart on him. He could see the bags under her eyes, and tape on her hands from the IV's. She still looked tired, but beautiful. Cyrus looked on and couldn't say a word, because Fitz was not hiding how he felt seeing her for the first time in two weeks.

Fitz finally made it to her, and touched her face. She looked up at him, and smiled when he caressed her face. "You're still warm," he told her, now touching her other cheek.

"Yes, my temp is a little over 99.0 right now."

He leaned down, pressed his forehead to her. He looked into her eyes. "Are you sure you should be here?"

She nodded at him. "Yes the doctor's said I am fine. You want me to leave."

Instead of answering her, Fitz then bent down, took her hands and placed them around his neck. He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her into his body. He stood up and hugged her tightly. She felt his lips brush against her neck and the cheek his face was closest too.

"You are not going anywhere." He told her in her ear.

"I know." She rested her head on his shoulders and he walked them over to the couch.

"Miss Pope," Tom said, "Let me know when you're ready to go. Take all the time you need with the President. I'm happy you're well again."

"Thank you Tom for bringing us to see him," she said looking at Fitz who was holding onto her still, even on the couch. Emmalynn had crawled onto Olivia's lap and was hugging them both.

"It's my pleasure Ma'am. I didn't want to have to go and pick a switch for him coming to you."

Olivia giggled at him. Fitz mouthed 'thank you' and Tom and Cy then left the three alone to catch up. Fitz was dying to do more than just talk to her but with Emmalynn there is was difficult. He placed his arm behind her, and rubbed her back.

"Mummy better now." Emmalynn said to both of them.

"Yes Pumpkin, I am better now," Olivia told both of them.

Fitz leaned over to her and kissed the side of her head, just above her temple. "Thank God. Don't scare me like this again."

She turned to face him. "I won't."

"Mummy where's Jer and Kar..?"

Then next thing you know the kids came into the room. Emmalynn jumped off Olivia's lap and ran over to both of them. The kids gave her a huge hug then went over and said Hi to Olivia.

"Are you feeling better?" Karen asked her first.

"Yes, somewhat. I came by to see your Dad. They let me go home a little after lunch time."

Now Fitz stared at her. "And I am finding this out now."

She turned to face him. "Yes because Abby and Stephen came and got me with Emmalynn. She had not seen me in five days. They took me home and I took a nice hot bath, ate something other than soup and took a nap. Once I take my med's, I pretty much have to lay down right after."

Fitz just looked at her, not saying a word because he knew she was right.

"Liv, can I get you anything?" Jerry then asked her.

"No I'm okay. I am just happy I got to see you all after I got some rest."

"Yah, Dad was a basket case all weekend." Karen squealed on him.

"Yes so I heard," she said nudging Fitz in the arm. He pulled her closer, taking possession that she was his in this moment.

"We're just happy you're better now," both kids told her.

"Hey why don't you both take Emmalynn for a quick tour, so I can see Olivia for a few minutes alone," Fitz said dropping the hint.

"Mummy I go with them?" Emmalyn asked her.

"Only if you want to honey. I am sure Karen and Jerry have some pretty cool things to show you. We have not to this part of the White House before. Ella's reception was somewhere else in the Residence right," she said looking at Fitz.

"Yes Emmy it was. So you want to with them for a few minutes. I promise I won't let Mummy go far. She'll be right here with me when you get back." Fitz told her trying to ease her mind.

"O-tay. Take care of her Fiz." Emmalynn told him.

Fitz nodded and she went off with Karen and Jerry. Fitz then leaned back on the couch and just looked at Olivia. He watched her a few moments, not saying anything to her. She pushed herself up and walked around, taking in the room.

She turned and saw Fitz smiling at her. "What?"

"I can't believe that you're really here. You really scared me you know."

"I'm sorry. If I had any idea how sick I really was, I would have gotten medicine and to my doctor sooner. I never get sick. And for that to happen so quickly, I was just surprised."

"Come here." He told her.

She smiled at him. "Why?"

"Because, I am asking you too Livy. Please," he pleaded with her.

She smiled at him and saw him outstretch his arm for her. He raised his eyebrows and waited for her, impatiently to sit back down. The moment she placed herself on the sofa next to him, Fitz patted his chest for her to lay her head down on him. She smiled at him, shook her head, and said, "You're terrible. You know what happened last time I did that."

"And your point is what exactly. I'm comfortable. I work hard to keep the chest as comfortable as it is. Put your head down and feel for yourself," Fitz told her, barely breathing. Fitz then scooted closer to her, wrapping his arm around her small body, pulling her closer.

He touched his nose to her face, and whispered to her, "Please Livy. I want to hold you like that again. That's all I wanted to do all weekend. I know you needed me and I couldn't be there for you. It was killing me literally. Now that you're here with me, I just want to hold you. Please," he whimpered out.

"I am not spending the night."

Fitz just smiled at her and reached up and touched her face. "I know. I promise Cyrus no sleepovers."

"Why would Cyrus say no sleep…" Then it hit her. "Oh my gosh, he knows you spent the night at my house!"

"Yes. Emmalynn I guess spilt the beans about me bringing Sadie to her, and seeing the sun 'wake up' with you both. He hasn't said anything to you about it?"

"No." Olivia told him.

"Good. I'll make sure he leaves US alone. Now head down please Ma'am. Your President is giving you an order."

"You're terrible." She felt him, pull her close and eventually she laid her down on his chest. She listened to the beating of his heart, under his dress shirt, and it calmed her immediately. After being so sick for so many days, this was the best medicine; being in his arms.

She felt his one arm, slide behind her body, lay across her back and rest just above her hip. He started to move his hand up and down, relaxing her even more. Then with her other arm, he draped it across the front of her, pulling her to him even more, if that was possible.

She let out a breath of air, and he asked if he was hurting her. She told him no and snuggled into him even more. "I forgot how much I missed this," she told him, not looking up. She knew if she looked into his eyes that it would cause her not to want to be let go.

"I missed this," he stopped resting his head on hers and lifted her chin up to face him, "I missed having you in my arms like I did that night."

Before she could say anything else, Emmalynn came back into the room, and she knew she had to get going. She stood up with Fitz's help and he called for Tom and Mitch to come back into the room.

He walked them to the door with Karen and Jerry. Karen told her, "I wish we could all go home with you."

She smiled at her and nodded. "We'll see you this weekend, for our play date."

"Okay," both Karen and Jerry said. They walked over to her and hugged her goodbye. The bent down and kissed Emmalynn who kissed them both back.

"We will be talking on the phone this week." He told her.

"I wouldn't have it any other way Sir. I live to serve the President," she winked at him.

"Goodnight Olivia," Fitz told her.

"Goodnight Mr. President," she told him back. Fitz kissed her hand and let Tom and Mitch escort them home.

/

POTUS PLAY DATE…Following weekend, Saturday Night

Olivia had gradually gotten back into the swing of things after being so ill. She only worked half days. On the days Emmalynn had preschool she stayed at home and caught up on things around the house. She felt good to be back at home and in her own bed.

Before she knew it, it was finally "play date day." Emmalynn had been talking about it all week again, and both couldn't wait to go back and see Fitz. She dressed herself up in a casual pair of jeans, with a light purple sweater, and sneakers. Emmalynn insisted on wearing her "Sophia" shirt, with skirt, and Mary Jane shoes.

Fitz had been working on the Oval most of the day and Cyrus reminded him to keep his head in the game, and not on his "play date," that night. He knew that Cy was not happy about her coming back over so soon, but he did not push the issue.

About 5:00 pm Fitz went up to the residence and changed for Olivia and Emmalynn. He did not want to be in suit. He put on a pair of loose fitting jeans, buttoned up dark purple shirt, and dark loafers. He opted not to wear a jacket, and hoped that Olivia would feel comfortable enough tonight.

Karen and Jerry were also driving him crazy all week as well, not believing that they would all get to hang out again tonight. Fitz was pleased at how much they all got along, and hoped that once him and Olivia decided to take their relationship to the next level, it would continue.

At promptly 6:00p.m, there was a knock on the residence. Tom announced that Olivia and Emmalynn had arrived. He showed them in and Emmalynn saw Fitz, Jerry and Karen and hugged all three of them. Olivia stood by watching, smiling at them.

He walked up to her, and said "Hi."

"Hi," she told him back. She then got up on her tip toes and placed a kiss on his cheek. The kids made the "ew" sound, causing both of them to laugh and blush.

"I'll show you all 'ew', he told the kids, and ran off chasing them. Olivia shook her head, and when he got a hold of Jerry, she broke out laughing. She chased after Karen, with Emmalynn's help got her back. They sat and chit chatted a few minutes, until she heard Emmy's stomach make a sound at her.

"Mummy, pizza now," Emmalynn asked her.

"Sure, let's show them how we make it at home."

Fitz showed them into the kitchen and she was pleasantly surprised to see that he had everything she needed. She looked over at him and he told her that James gave him the recipe. She got to work, and with help from everyone the pizza was made.

Fitz took the first bite and told her that it was the best homemade pizza he'd ever had. She blushed and smiled at him. Karen and Jerry told her the same and that they wanted her to make pizza instead of the White House chefs. Once everyone was finished eating, the other kids helped clean up and Emmalynn sat with Olivia watching.

Karen and Jerry asked if they could play a game on the "We" and of course they chose bowling. Fitz was terrible at it, which they knew would embarrass him. Jerry guided Emmalynn's arm and helped her play the game. She giggled and loved every second of it. Karen then took a turn and got a few strikes, which aggravated her older brother to know end.

When it was Fitz's turn, the bowling ball kept going down in the gutter, causing Olivia to fall onto the couch laughing.

"What you think you can do better," he asked her teasingly.

"Move over and watch Mister!" She went up and took the control out of his hand. She wrapped the controller around her wrist and let the ball go. She got a strike first time.

"You were saying," she turned to him, placing her hands on her hips. Fitz thought it was the sexiest thing he had ever seen.

"Can you show me how to do that," he asked huskily.

She motioned for him to come over, and she tried stand behind him. He moved to the back of her, and stood behind her. He wrapped his one arm around her mid section, and placed it on her stomach. She could feel is excitement behind her. He leaned down and placed his face right next to hers, breathing on her neck.

Olivia then took her hand and placed it on top of his and they swung their hands together. When Fitz let the ball go, it didn't go in the gutter and he knocked more than half of the balls down.

"Not bad," she told him.

"Yes, definitely not bad," he whispered in her ear. "I may need more lessons, if you think you can handle me."

She turned to face him, "I'll think about it."

Karen, Jerry, and Emmalynn looked on and said, "Ewww" again to them, causing them both to laugh.

"Just friends, right Daddy?" Karen said to him. Both looked at each other, and the kids, blushing. Fitz pulled her flush against his chest and wrapped his other arm around her. Olivia tensed up, but Fitz laced his fingers with hers, and she relaxed. They played for while longer, and when Olivia won, they all called it quits.

"Hey Emmy, would you like to watch a movie?" Karen asked her. She agreed and they put in Disney Princess movie. Jerry made funny faces but watched it with the girls anyway.

"Dad, why don't you give Olivia a tour? Everyone's gone home, including the press. We can watch Emmy for a bit. If we need anything, we'll call Liv's cell." Jerry said to him.

"Guys you sure," Fitz asked his kids.

"Sure Dad. The agents are right outside and if we need anything, we'll know where to find you." Jerry said, "Go have some adult time."

Fitz put his hand out to Olivia and asked, "Shall we?"

She looked at Fitz and then the kids. "You sure, you're okay with Emmalynn. I don't want to leave her if she doesn't want me to." She then knelt down to her daughter. "Emmy honey, it is okay if Mummy goes for a walk for a bit. If you need me, ask for Tom, and he'll bring you to me."

Emmalynn said yes, and she took his hand, and he led her out of the residence. He showed her the Lincoln Bedroom, Blue Room, Red Room, the huge staff Kitchen, Karen and Jerry's room, and many others. He took her into the China Room, and she loved all the place settings from the former Presidents.

For the next part of the tour, he began to lead her down a hallway. She had no idea where they were heading, but she knew he was up to no good but the smile that was emerging on his face. Fitz showed her the Press Briefing room. He stood behind the podium and pretended to give a Press Conference causing her to laugh and poke fun at him.

He then showed her Cyrus' office. She was amazed at the dark wood walls, the leather sofa, and how neat it actually looked. She looked at his books and saw her and Emmalynn's picture behind his desk, with James and Ella. Fitz told her he had just put them there recently.

"Now put this on," he told her, holding a blindfold.

"Seriously. You're not going to lock me up are you." She said to him.

"No Livy. Do you trust me?"

She told him yes, and he helped her place the blindfold over her eyes. He looked down at her lips and was so temped to kiss her. He leaned down and kissed her forehead instead, and took her hand, and walked her out of Cy's office. She heard him then open another door and next thing she knew he was holding both her hands.

She knew she was walking on carpet. He turned her body, and stopped her. He told her to move back, and when she felt something touch her legs, to sit down. Olivia did what he asked of her and felt something hit her legs. Fitz let go of her hands, and she placed them on a hard surface.

Olivia felt what it was, and scrunched her eyes together Fitz chuckled at her, and helped her sit down. He moved away from her, and watched her for a few moments. He had been imagining this moment for weeks, and couldn't wait to see her reaction. He finally took the blindfold off and told her to open her eyes.

With him standing right in front of her, she opened her eyes and gasped for air. "Holy Shit! I'm in the...This is the…." She could speak.

Fitz looked down at her, and grinned from ear to ear. "Yes Livy this is the Oval Office, my office. Not bad huh."

"This is incredible," she told him, looking around. She noticed the immaculate wood floors and curtains on the windows. Saw admired the various paintings, plush furniture, and the carpet Fitz was standing on with the seal of the President on it. Fitz loved watching her eyes dart around the room, taking it all in.

"Wait what am I sitting," she stopped and looked down. "Holy Hell, I'm on the Resolute Desk." She jumped down so fast that she fell into Fitz's arms.

She braced her hands on his chest, and looked up into his eyes. She saw him reach behind himself and hand her an envelope.

"What's," she tried to ask him.

Fitz back up and took her to sit down on the couch. "Open it."

She then peeled back the envelope and pulled out its contents. She unfolded the paper and once she realized what it was, her eyes came out of her head. She felt her lungs constrict and hear her heart pounding in her ears. She dropped the paper in her lap, not believing what she was seeing.

"This is…this is….," she tried to say, looking down at it afraid to touch it. She moved her gaze back up to meet his eyes. Her breath was literally taken away, at how he was looking at her. It was breaking her heart, and healing it all at the same time.

Fitz watched her place her hands over her mouth. He knew by watching, that she was struggling to find the words. "Yes," he uttered, just above a whisper. "What is it Livy?"

"This is…" she still couldn't find the words. The way he was gazing at her, was making her melt right there on the spot.

"Everything," he leaned down, saying the word into her ear. He touched her face, with tops of his fingers, and then under her chin so he would look upon her beauty.

"How did this…When did this happen?" She asked him finally.

"This morning," he turned her body to face his finally. He reached up and took her face in his hands. He started to grace his thumbs across her skin.

"But how?"

"I'm the President. It's amazing how fast people will work for you when they have the proper motivation. Plus I have amazing connections."

"Okay," was all she could say. She just didn't have the words to say anything else.

"Livy," his face was inches away from hers. She could feel his breath on her face; it was sending shivers up her spine. He was getting closer to her. He was so intoxicating at the moment, that she didn't know how to respond.

"It's a whole new world." Olivia told him back, finally reaching up and touching his face.

"It's a whole new world." Fitz told her, smiling.

"So you're…," Olivia said to him, inching closer to his face. The way he was looking at her, was pulling her to be closer to him. She could see the need, and want in his eyes. It's unnerving; and comforting at the same time. She wanted to pull back, but he wasn't letting her.

"So I'm…,"

/

A Bird…

A Plane…

No It's #SUPERFITZ!

So what was #InTheEnvelope gladiators? So please review, then guess or PM me what you think Fitz showed her. "Pumpkin Seeds" first...then #What'sInTheEnvelope or no Sneak Peak. I know I am so mean...;-)

I know I just gave you some good stuff and left you hanging with that TRICK at the end. Next chapter will entail more OLITZ goodness and you'll discover what Fitz just showed her in that envelope.

And I know NO KISS or her saying his name. Come on now, you know how I LOVE to torture you a bit before those things happen. Remember now I am the "Anticipation Queen."

Please leave me Pumpkin Seeds. Me's ;-)

P.S. A Thousand Years (finally) and FIXER are up next.