A/N-Sorry for the delay. I am closing out some of my other stories to focus on the stories that I still plan to continue.

Christmas was perfect for Fitz, Olivia, and the kids. They spent time at a teen shelter feeding the teens, and providing them brand new clothes and shoes. They also gave each one of them a gift card so they could get something they personally wanted. It was the kid's idea, and they loved that they wanted to give back.

Some of the family made it into town, and they had partied together to bring in the New Year. Everyone felt relieved to see a new year. It felt like all the pain was in the rearview mirror. Now it was time for joy.

The details of the wedding were finalized. It didn't leave a lot of time for the couple. Between the wedding, work, and kids they had little times for themselves. Neither complained. They had discussed the hectic schedule ahead of time, and decided that they were okay with less time together for a month for a life time of togetherness.

It had all led up to now. They were on their family private plan headed to the Caribbean, Bahamas. After little debate the couple chose to get married on Musha Cay & The Islands of Copperfield Bay. The main reason was that it was small but exotic yet private. You were only allowed to have 24 guests, and it was perfect for the couple.

The couple decided against a honeymoon after their wedding so they decided to make it a five-day experience for their family and friends. With them arriving on a Thursday, the wedding was on Sunday, and they would leave on Monday, because the kids had to return to school on Tuesday.

Musha Cay featured eleven private islands. Their guests would be staying in five guest houses that each had their own private beach. There was a giant outdoor movie theater for them to enjoy. They had a beachfront gym, heated swimming pool, tennis courts, volleyball, billiard room, and a badminton court for them to enjoy.

When they landed at their private air strip the couple were in awe of their surroundings. The pictures didn't do the location justice. Both had visited a lot of places over the years, but his location was something special.

The staff greeted the family. The couple had chartered private planes to pick up the rest of their family and friends who would arriving later. For right now it was just them and the kids.

They were escorted to the Highview which was a 10,000-square foot two-master bedroom main house where they would be staying. The house included a private sauna, two kitchens, and a 360-degree view of the island. They knew that the kids would be staying with everyone. The couple offered to take one of the smaller villas, but their parents insisted since the couple didn't want to take their honeymoon right after the wedding.

Ethan was taking on a huge case pro-bono, and Fitz wanted to be there to help Andrew out. Olivia's new book was set to hit the stores soon, and since she wasn't doing much traveling she had a lot of interviews to prepare for. They also had the kids to consider, and although their parents offered to step up and take care of them. They just decided to wait until the school year was over. The kids would be headed to California to visit, and attend camp. With their work obligations fulfilled by then the couple planned to honeymoon for three weeks.

They were shown the other four villas where everyone would be staying in. Pier House was a 3200 square two-bedroom beach house with a private bay. There was a Blue Point which was a two-bedroom beach house perched over its own private beach. There was Palm Terrace which was a 4500-square foot five-bedroom beach house with a patio right off the beach. Finally, there was the Beach House which was a one-bedroom cottage with open air living room and bathroom.

Olivia looked at Fitz, "I can't believe we are getting married here."

Fitz laughed, "Honey, you picked this location."

"I know, but picking it and looking at pictures and video doesn't compare to the real thing. It is beautiful, serene, peaceful. It is exotic, but small. I feel like we can truly celebrate us coming together as one."

"I was down for whatever. Big or small as long as you are happy, but I will be honest I am glad you wanted something small and intimate. Of all the locations I loved this one the most. I just think that being around those who really know us is how I want to start our married life."

"I agree."

The kids ran over to them, "Can we go swimming until everyone gets here?"

Olivia nodded, "Sure…"

The four of them spent the morning enjoying all the island had to offer. They had missed each other. Life had been busy leading up to the wedding. Now they could fully enjoy each other. The wedding was about family. When they took their honeymoon later it would be just about the two of them.

After lunch they went their separate ways. Karen told her parents that she wanted to go sit by the beach. After some time, Fitz decided to join her.

When he sat down Karen leaned into him, and he gladly enjoyed holding his daughter. He was glad that she still wanted his love after everything that has happened.

Fitz kissed her forehead, "You okay honey?"

"More than okay dad. I can't believe you are about to get remarried."

He looked at his daughter.

"I promise dad I am happy. I might be happier than you. I am just glad that I didn't ruin your life."

Fit looked at her, "You could never ruin my life. Other than Liv, you and your brother are the most important people in my life."

"I know dad, but I was still scared. I know that part of my life is over, but sometimes it feels like it is too good to be true."

"Are you worried that your mom and I will change once we get married?"

Karen didn't say anything.

"Talk to me honey. Did I do something wrong? Are you sure that you are really okay with me getting married?"

Karen looked at her dad. She could tell that he was really concerned.

"Dad, I promise you that I am fine with you getting married. I am not scared of you or mom changing after the wedding. I don't want our family to change. I know that you and mom want more kids. That is not what I mean. I want us to always remain close, and love each other. I want you and mom to be at my functions. I want us to take vacations like this. Maybe not as fancy, but I know what it is like to be alone. The family fractured, and I never want that again."

"I can never apologize enough to you and your brother. I made mistakes. Mistakes that I learned from, and I will never assume anything again when it comes to family. Just promise me that when you have concerns or doubts that you will do what you are doing now. You will come to me or mom. We may not always be able to fix it, but we will always listen."

"I will. I love you dad."

"Love you too ladybug…"

Inside the house Jerry was watching his sister and dad. Every day he was grateful that his sister was happy and thriving. It came close to not happening, and most days he didn't dwell on it, but it was times like now that he was reminded that this could be a very different story.

Olivia quietly walked into the kitchen. She saw Jerry looking out the window. She walked beside him, and saw him looking at Fitz & Karen who looked to be in an intense but loving conversation.

She looked at him, "You okay honey?"

"I am mom. Just glad to see Karen happy. Happy that we have the life we do, and most days I don't think of the past, but with the wedding come up it reminds me that things could have been very different."

"They could, but I have come to learn that I have two smart, wonderful children who survived horrible circumstances. I think it is safe to say that we all came together with some baggage, but what makes us special is that we came together and won."

"You are right mom…"

"I know it might sound like an odd time to ask, but are you sure that you are okay with me marrying your dad. That this isn't about nerves?"

He turned and looked at his mom, "I want you to marry dad. He deserves to be happy, and I know that you love us and not just because of dad. You have changed your life to fit us into it, and although the thought is not appealing the result is. I can't wait to have more siblings."

Olivia threw her head back and laughed. She hugged her son. Just as they pulled apart Fitz and Karen walked into the house.

The couple knew they had tough conversations with the kids, but without speaking they knew that everything was okay.

A couple of hours later the rest of their family and friends arrived. Her mom and Elizabeth had picked up her gown for the rehearsal dinner, and they had kept her wedding gown with them to bring after the last alterations were completed.

Seeing everyone on the island made everything real. In a couple of days, they would be married. Olivia would finally get her happily ever after.

Fitz felt like he would finally be able to close the chapter on his painful past, and start a fresh new beginning.

They walked around, and made sure that everyone was settled and happy with their villas.

Everyone was impressed with the island that they were staying on, and that the couple had chosen to get married on.

The kids wanted to hang out with their uncles. Ethan and Harrison were more than happy to spend time with the kids, and even offered to let them spend the night with them.

The couple expected the kids to float between the villa. Olivia had planned for this, and bought them overnight monogrammed bags so they wouldn't have to pull their luggage around.

The kids were appreciative of the gift that their mom gave them.

After getting the kids settled they decided to cook out at the main house. The wedding planner had arrived, and was headed to the part of the island where the rehearsal dinner, and wedding would take place.

It was a wonderful evening. Everyone began to trickle out, and head back to their villa.

Olivia could see her dad was in thought. She walked up to him, "Care to take a walk on the beach with your daughter?"

"Absolutely…"

They let everyone they were taking a walk. They walked in silence for a while just holding hands like they did when she was little.

Olivia finally said, "What's wrong dad, and don't tell me everything is fine."

"Everything is fine. I just can't believe this day has finally come. When you were engaged to Edison it wasn't the same. First, he never asked me, and I guess my gut told me that it would never happen."

She looked at her dad, "Are you not happy that I am going to marry Fitz?"

He stopped and looked at Olivia, "I assure you that I am happy for you honey. I am happy for all of you. You are a family already. All this wedding does is make it legal in the eyes of the law. You are so much like your mom. I remember when I met her. I knew she was the one, but all she could focus on was her career. I knew in my heart she felt the same way, but she would barely give me an inch. Finally, one day over lunch she told me about you. Yes, her career was important, but she wanted the best for you. You had already lost so much. I grabbed her hand, and said I could help with that. Shortly afterwards I met you, and like your mom you stole my heart."

Olivia had tears in her eyes, "I remember meeting you. I told mom I thought you were nice. You took care of me from the moment we met. I knew you were special when you came to my recital. You had not been dating mom that long. You gave me roses afterwards, and I wasn't even the lead. My part was actually small."

"It didn't matter. You were my baby girl in my eyes."

"Really…"

"The weekend before the recital when your mom went to visit your father's grave I asked if I could come along. I noticed that she liked to visit when big decisions were coming up, and I respected that. She was honest with me. I didn't feel like it was a competition. He was her guardian angel looking down over her. She was reluctant at first, but finally agreed. I decided to meet her there to give her some time alone. When I arrived she introduced me, and I could tell it was cathartic for her. Before that day if I ever saw someone talking to a headstone I might have thought they were nuts, but now I understand why. I introduced myself, and made my intentions known. I promised to take care of your mom and you. I promised that your memory would always stay alive, but that I would treasure you like you were my own. Right as we were leaving this breeze swept through. It was a calm day. Not a breeze in sight, and after that breeze it was over. The rest of the day was calm. I knew that was your dad's way of accepting me, and I had no intentions of breaking my promise. I would like to think I have done a decent job."

Olivia now had tears falling down her face as she listened to her dad. She was glad that he waited until now to share that special memory with her.

She kissed his cheek, "You have done more than a decent job daddy. Thank you for keeping your promise. I have never forgotten my father, and I couldn't have been raised by a better dad. I just need you to remember you are not losing me. I am not going anywhere. You are gaining another son, two grandchildren, and future grandchildren. You have such a big heart, and I think you have room for all of them."

"I agree, and although I am sad in a small way, because it truly means you have grown up and flown the nest I am excited about this next chapter of your life. I am proud of the woman that you are. I am proud that I set an example on acceptance. To see you with Karen & Jerry is special, and I know when you have your own it just completes you. I didn't love you any less. I got to enjoy everything with Harrison, but other than that there was no difference. Just know that I will always be your dad, and I am only a phone call away."

"I know. Thank you again for everything dad. I wouldn't be the woman I am without you and mom."

The pair walked a little longer before heading back. Elizabeth informed Olivia that Fitz had left shortly after they went for a walk.

Fitz has migraines, and he felt one coming on. Olivia quickly said goodnight before rushing back to their villa.

She found her fiancée laid across the bed. She knew that fatigue and stress caused most of his migraines. She didn't think he was stressed, but the travel and then going all day had taken their toll on him.

Since his overnight bag was still by the door she knew he had not taken any medicine he came straight in and laid across the bed.

Fitz heard Olivia when she came in, but his head felt like it weighed a ton, so he didn't move. He knew she was about to take care of him, and it was another reason he couldn't wait to marry her.

Mellie never took care of him when he was sick. She would call a doctor or have one of the housekeepers take care of him. If it was bad he would call his mom, but with Olivia she was his caregiver.

She quickly learned the signs of his headaches. He hated he was getting one. He should have taken a nap after they arrived, but he was having too much fun with Olivia and the kids.

He wasn't sure how long had passed. Next thing he knew Olivia whispered for him to turn over. After a moment he turned over. She quickly helped him out of his clothes, and put on his pajama bottoms. She helped him climb in the bed. She moved the pillows, so he could rest on his side which was his preference when he had a migraine. Before he laid down she gave him his pill. It would knock him out, and he would be fine when he woke up.

She covered him up and kissed his forehead, "I love you. Rest well…"

She didn't expect him to say anything back. Any energy he had the headache would zap, but it was important tonight that he found some to let her know he didn't take what she did lightly.

"Thank you. I love you baby so much."

He held his hand out.

Olivia quickly changed clothes and climbed in the bed. Fitz wrapped his arm around her, and he was out within minutes.

As expected when he woke up he was fine.

It was a busy day but exciting one. Fitz was waiting on Olivia to come out, so they could head to their rehearsal and then dinner.

Fitz had opted for a white linen Perry Ellis suit.

A few moments later Olivia walked out. She took his breath away, and he knew if she looked like this tonight that he was going to be no good on their wedding day.

Olivia had selected an ivory Houghton Katie lace slip dress with a handkerchief hem.

Fitz walked over and lightly kissed her lips, "Wow, you look like a bride…"

She smiled loving his reaction. When she saw the dress, she knew it was perfect. It was the reaction she wanted. The appetizer before the main event. If he loved this dress, then he would be head over heels when he saw her in her wedding gown.

"I feel like a bride…"

"You ready to go to rehearsal."

"We don't need the rehearsal, but I am excited to finally see what the ceremony space will be like. I am even more excited for our dinner tonight. It is the last time that I will sit down with my family as a Pope."

"Well, I am ready to get this party started. I am ready to seal the deal, and officially make you a Grant."

Olivia kissed him, "Let's rock and roll."

The rehearsal was fun. Olivia was in love with the ceremony site. The planner had the chairs out, but everything else was being put together and brought out on the day of the ceremony.

The weather was supposed to be perfect with minimal breeze, but the planner didn't want the elements to mess up Olivia's ceremony or reception.

Elizabeth had planned and paid for the rehearsal dinner, so she had no idea what she would find, but when they arrived at the part of the island where they would be having dinner the couple was floored. Olivia more than Fitz.

Elizabeth had listened to her future daughter-in-law. When Olivia was deciding where to get married she was having a tough time deciding whether to get married here on the island, so she could get married by the water, or to get married at a castle that had a beautiful garden.

Obviously, the water won so Elizabeth decided to bring the garden to her on the water.

They would all be sitting together at one long table under a trellis covered in greenery and lights. She had custom floral tablecloths covering the tables with gold-rimmed glass chargers.

The table was adorned with votive candleholders and small glass vases filled with Olivia's favorite flowers down the table. Cloth napkins with sprigs of rosemary finished the look.

Olivia didn't even know she was crying until Fitz wiped her face.

To top the beautiful set up was a seven-course meal that consisted of:

Appetizer

Cheese-stuffed mushroom

Soup

Chestnut Fennel Soup

Salad

Spinach Salad with warm apple cider and bacon dressing

Pasta

Butter Squash Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter

Entrée

Smoked Cheddar Stuffed Chicken with Green Apple Slaw

Main Course

Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Pears in a Pear Brandy Cream Sauce with Autumn root vegetable puree

Desert

Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake

Elizabeth walked over to her unsure of what she was feeling.

Olivia turned to her and just hugged her and cried which made Elizabeth cry. It took them several minutes to compose themselves.

Olivia finally found her voice, "I can't believe you did all of this for us."

"You are my daughter. There is nothing I wouldn't do for my children and grandchildren."

Olivia smiled and kissed her forehead, "I love my mom, but I am grateful for the bonus mom that I am being blessed with. Thank you for this dinner. Thank you for loving me enough to giving me this garden party. Now I truly feel like I am getting everything that I wanted for my wedding."

"Good, that is what I was hoping for. You really are a beautiful soul Olivia, and I hope that you and Fitz have a wonderful life together."

"Thank you. That means a lot coming from you. I think we will have a wonderful life together, and I look forward to the two of us continuing to bond."

Elizabeth smiled, "Me too…"

The dinner was better than the couple imagined it. The food was phenomenal, but they had a great time. The D.J. that was handling their reception also rocked their dinner.

Olivia presented the bridal party with a gift bag that included a Barneys New York "self-love" beauty box, a Mansur Gavriel clutch, a Fleur't robe, a bottle of Chloe Roses bottle of perfume, an engraved Mark and Graham compact, and a monogrammed Fleur't robe.

Fitz presented the groomsman gift bag included a set of cool custom cufflinks, a Givency wallet, a Minimalist timepiece watch, a pair of Master & Dynamic wireless headphones, and a pair of monogrammed slippers.

They had also purchased gifts for their parents and the kids, but decided to present them on the day of the wedding.

They were changing up sleeping arrangements. The bridal party would be staying in the main house so there would be plenty of room for them to get ready.

The couple were a little sad to be splitting up, but the reward was them being married. They also wanted to enjoy these last moments with their family and friends before they were married. It was the reason they chose such an intimate setting for their wedding.

Olivia looked at Fitz, "The next time I see you will be becoming Mrs. Grant…"

"Yes, and it will be great…"

"Better than great…"

Olivia smiled as she released his hand, "Bye for now…"

"Bye for now…"

A/N-I am still making some minor changes to the wedding, so I broke this update up with me being sick to give up their wedding in two parts.

The island they are getting married on is real. It is truly designed for 24 guests, and the villas are as described.

To check out Olivia's dress and pictures from the dinner check out my Twitter page kimberl17711667.