A/N-I suspect that this what you guys have waited on. Here it is. You will find out the damage that the shots caused. I will be using flashback as I have done a time jump of two months.

Present-Two Months later

Olivia was exhausted. She thought working in the White House as Communication Director was time-consuming. Then she thought running her own crisis management firm and working cases at all hours of the night was consuming. However she learned that nothing was more tiring than parenthood. It was also rewarding.

It was Saturday and the kids and her team demanded that on the weekend that she sleep in. During the weekday she was up at five and often did not go to bed until twelve or one in the morning.

Fitz was still in a coma. She refused to believe that he would never wake up, but she had to be realistic. She had just spent the previous day with President Langston and Cyrus making funeral decisions should that time come. To date it was the hardest thing she ever had to do. She was grateful that Sally had shown her some compassion and only discussed contingency plans. The smaller details she said they would deal with if the time came, and she kept saying that she believed that day was not anytime soon.

Flashback-One Day Before

Cyrus had tried to talk to Olivia, but she would only discuss business with him. She had no wish to fix anything with Cyrus. Sally could tell that things between them were tense so she excused herself giving an excuse of something she needed to deal with a problem and left.

Olivia sat back in the chair and said nothing.

Cyrus was exasperated, "Olivia, you can not still be mad at me?"

Olivia laughed, "Cyrus that is the exact reason I don't deal with you. You think that I am mad like we are kids and you took my toy. You are fortunate that your life has remained the same. While mine and the kids have been turned upside down. Even Mellie is living it up. I am not mad. You sicken me. I am working on forgiving you because I have to do that for me, but I will never forget what you have done. If I have it my way you will never be in our lives again."

"Olivia, you know I didn't mean it like that."

"You did. It's okay. It is who you are. At some point it must have been who I was to be around you. However I have changed. You thrive off of power. I now thrive off of love. Something that you know nothing about. Do you Cyrus? I am not mad. I just don't want you near me and the kids. I meant what I said in the hospital. Our relationship is done. I can't speak for Fitz. If he wakes up it is his call. I'm not giving you an out. You get it everyday when you wake up and come here and be Chief of Staff. You get it when you go home to James. That's the part that pisses me off the most. We supported you being openly gay. Fitz stood by you even to Sally, but you didn't give us the same courtesy."

Olivia got up to leave before she turned back to look at him. "You could have prevented this. You knew and said nothing. You want me to forgive you because the guilt is eating at you. Your actions are unforgivable. I know that I have to forgive you to move on and I will because you won't have that hold on me. Your actions I will never forget. When Fitz is ready I'll make sure he is aware so he can make an informed decision on you."

The White House suffocated her now especially with Fitz not in it. She needed to get home. The kids would be out of school soon.

Flashback-A Month and a Half Ago

The last couple of weeks had been an adjustment for everyone. Two days after she asked Andrew to find them a house he did. She and the kids loved it and she could make the changes she wanted once they got in. Although she did go ahead and have Lauren to order all new stainless steel appliances. She also ordered them a washer and dryer. The house was six bedroom, six and a half baths. It was 6100 square feet. There was a master bedroom on the lower level. The house had an open plan so Fitz would be able to move around easy. The gazebo is an added benefit for Olivia. It our course had a pool. The house also had a finished basement. She was going to turn that into the man cave.

Olivia paid cash for the house. She needed it now. The kids needed their own space. She had Lauren makes some calls. She wanted the carpet changed and the wall paper removed and the wall painted neutral colors before they moved in. It didn't matter the cost. She decided to leave all of her furniture and buy everything new. After Olivia decided what she wanted Lauren stepped up and made it happen.

They were able to get everything in the house done and delivered in two weeks. Lauren had a moving company at Olivia's house and got all the things she wanted to be at the new house.

Quinn was at the new house so the moving company could go ahead and move Olivia's items. Lauren then went over to the White House and got the kids and Fitz's items packed. They went over and moved their items in.

Olivia surprised the kids by making sure that their rooms looked like their rooms in the White House. Their first night in their new home was nice.

Olivia had got them enrolled in Sidwell Friends School. They were looking forward to getting some normal. They went to the hospital everyday. Olivia stayed by Fitz's side as much as possible. She kept up with any updates or changes in his conditions. She made sure that the hospital released regular updates. They had a press conference and explained his injuries in detail. She also allowed the doctors to be honest about his possible recovery and all that it would entail.

The day after they moved in the house Olivia got to the hospital and Dr. McDreamy was waiting for her. Fitz had a seizure. They have stabilized him but were unable to find if any more damage had been done.

A week later he had two more seizures. Everyone could tell that this was taking a toll on Olivia, but she never broke in front of them.

Present Day

Olivia got up. It was a little after ten. She was not sure if the kids had anything they needed to do. She came out of her bathroom. The kids were waiting for her with breakfast. She sat down and begin eating. She stopped for a moment.

"Thank you guys for the breakfast, but you didn't have to do this."

Jerry smiled, "We did. You are running yourself crazy. Trying to make sure that dad is taken care of, taking care of us, making sure that your business is still running. We just want you to take a time out this weekend please."

Karen grabbed her hand, "Yes please. Let's visit dad once today for a short period of time and then we come back home and have a lazy day. We do the same thing tomorrow. Monday you can go back to running crazy. You know dad would be beside himself knowing you are stretching yourself so thin."

Olivia nodded, "I know but guys I can't leave him alone for that long. I would worry."

Jerry smiled

"We know which is why we called Uncle Andrew who will stay at the hospital this weekend."

"If any changes happen you will be called said Andrew who appeared at the door."

"You need to give your body a break. You need to do this Liv. If you get sick you are good to no one."

Olivia smiled. She got up and hugged Andrew, "Okay, let's get ready. We can go now and stay for a couple of hours and then come back home and relax."

The kids smiled. They were glad that she agreed to this. They were really worried about her. Jerry had called Andrew. He knew Olivia would not stay away for the weekend which is why he told Jerry they would have to comprise.

Flashback-One Month Ago

Olivia had been on pins and needles since Fitz had his seizures. Thankfully he had not gotten any worse. They had began to take monitors from him. Olivia insisted that she handle his personal needs. She shaved him and gave him sponge baths. She had even clipped his toenails when one caught a nurse by accident. When they were on the trail they would read poems in bed at night. Fitz loved Maya Angelou. She had started reading Phenomenal Woman to him.

Everyday she told him what the kids were up to. She would keep the news on so he could hear it. She told him that he would be proud of Sally. She was doing better than they thought she would.

One day David Rosen came by to visit them. She knew that David was visiting and coming to update her on the investigation. David had a new-found respect for Olivia. While they did not go about the same way to solve problems they both wanted the bad person to be caught. David gladly accepted the information that Olivia's team had come up with. He knew there was no way his team would have been as in-depth as her team was. He knew that it all may not have been obtained on the up and up. However he was able to substantiate it with evidence.

After David's visit with the President he walked out with Olivia. They went to one of the suites that Olivia and the kids still used. They sat down.

David spoke, "I wanted to let you know that we have went through all the information your team provided. As of now Cyrus had nothing to do with the attempt on the President, but we do have reason to believe he was aware that something could possible happen that night and said nothing."

Olivia cringed but said nothing.

David continued, "I think that your hunch is right. Mellie put the hit out. She had no idea that she was six months too late. However she was smart in the sense that we can not find the trail. She did not use any of her accounts to pay for anything. Since she has relocated to North Carolina she has not made any suspicious moves. She is working at a law firm that is owned by a family friend. She is keeping a low profile. I think a lot of that has to do with the fact that so many eyes are on her. I hate to say this, but I think that we will have to give it time. When the story dies she will get comfortable and slip up."

Olivia nodded, "I agree with you. This is not a sprint. We have time. I am a patient woman. Any leads on the shooter?"

David shook his head, "Huck found some footage that someone tried to erase. We know it was a male for sure. They had dark hair, but other than that nothing. We will stay on top of it."

Olivia nodded, "Thanks David. I know that we don't always see eye to eye and we do things differently, but I respect you. I thank you."

David smiled, "Yeah it has been a weird friendship, but I respect you as well. I want closure on this for you and the kids. I won't stop until we do. "

Olivia nodded.

Present Day

Olivia & the kids headed to the hospital. They spent a couple of hours there. Olivia talked to the nurses. They told her that Fitz had done fine last night. They moved him around to prevent bed sores. Olivia told them that the kids asked her to take a break and she agreed. Carol who was the main nurse for Fitz agreed. They knew Olivia was running on fumes at this point. Carol told Olivia that she was here this weekend and promised to call her should anything changed.

With Carol being there it made her feel more at ease as far as his care. She had no issues with Andrew. Carol was 65. That first night she befriended Olivia. She took care of Fitz, but she had taken care of her too. She had always been honest with Olivia about his successes and failures. A couple of occasions a couple of nurses and CNAs were acting inappropriately. Carol nipped it in the bud.

When they were finished with their visit they left. They stopped by the grocery store. Tom & Hal were in plain clothes so it took attention away from them. Olivia, Jerry, and Karen had on hats. They were able to shop without being noticed.

Jerry, Tom, and Hal had all stepped up and helped with the house. Olivia didn't want to hire a housekeeper. They all split the chores. They had a landscaping company handle the outside. The small things Jerry tried to do. If he couldn't do it he would ask Tom and Hal for help. He didn't want them to do it and he left. He would stay and learn.

Another major change that had recently started. Jerry & Karen had slipped and called Olivia mom a couple of times. They could tell it caught Olivia off guard. One night they finally talked about them calling her mom. The kids said they wouldn't do it if it made her uncomfortable, but she now was their mom. They knew they would stay with Olivia no matter what happened with their dad. She told them they could call her whatever made them comfortable. Each day they called her mom more than did Liv or Olivia.

They also now referred to her team as their aunts and uncles. They all loved it because none of them had family. Receiving the love they did from those kids meant a lot to them.

They had put the groceries up when the doorbell rang. Olivia went and opened up the door. Her whole team was at the door.

Abby smiled, "Our niece and nephew text us that you agreed to slow down this weekend. Therefore we are here to cater to you this weekend. Tonight we are cooking for you guys. You are going to your room to take a bath and sleep."

Olivia smiled. She was grateful that they loved her. They kept her going these last two months.

Olivia hugged and thanked everyone. She went into her room and closed the door. She looked around the room. It had Fitz things there just waiting for him to come home. She had their room sound proofed should they get that opportunity again which made her smile.

She took a bath and climbed in her bed. She was sleep within minutes of climbing in the bed. She had slept for six hours. Everyone was relieved that she was resting.

Karen climbed in the bed, "Mom wake up"

Olivia opened her eyes and noticed it was dark, "What time is it honey?"

Karen smiled, "It's eight."

Olivia just laid there. She could not believe she was that tired.

Karen smiled, "Dinner is ready. Carol sent Uncle Andrew here to eat something. When we told her we were cooking for you she asked that we send a plate back with Uncle Andrew."

Olivia smiled, "Let me wash my face and brush my hair and I will be right out."

Karen kissed her cheek, "Okay mom. Oh and thank you for taking care of us. I love you."

She left the room before Olivia could respond. Olivia straightened herself up. She went into the dining room. There was a spread. It made her feel like it was Thanksgiving dinner.

They sat down and had a nice evening. They laughed and talked. For just a moment they let go of the unknown. Andrew made him something to go. They fixed Carol some food as well.

The team agreed to spend the night. Olivia had bought a pool table for the man's cave because Jerry and Fitz loved pool. She also had a 70 inch tv mounted down there. Jerry, Huck, and Harrison went down to the cave. Abby, Quinn, Lauren, Olivia, and Karen went to the family room to watch a movie. After the first movie Karen informed her she was going to her room. She wanted to read before bed.

After Karen left the women grabbed a bottle of wine and talked. Olivia finally told them of her and Fitz from the beginning. They could tell that she was beginning to get sad so Abby changed the subject and they talked about other things.

They were all getting sleepy. They went to the their rooms. Olivia went to hers and crashed.

Olivia was woken up by her phone ringing. It was the hospital. Olivia started to sweat. She answered the phone, "Carol is that you?"

Carol smiled, "It is me Olivia. I need you to listen to something for me okay."

Olivia was scared. Carol didn't sound upset which gave her hope but she was still calling. Olivia finally said, "Okay"

Olivia heard some breathing at first and then finally she heard something that made her think she was losing her mind, "Hi"

Olivia had tears in her eyes, "Hi"

Carol took the phone. He can't talk much. Dr. McDreamy is here. They have begun to run test. Get yourself together honey and come to the hospital okay.

Olivia was crying at this point. She couldn't breathe. Luckily Andrew called Huck and told him of the call that was taking place. Huck ran down to Olivia's room and found her crying looking at the phone. Jerry seen Huck run by his door and followed him.

Jerry came over. He sat down in front of her, "Mom what is it? Is it dad?"

Olivia nodded her head. She looked at Jerry not realizing that Karen was at the door and the team was behind her, "He is awake. He is out of the coma. They are running test. They need me to get to the hospital."

Karen came over and got on the bed. She had tears in her eyes and so did Jerry, but in that moment they became the adults.

"Mom it is going to be fine. We are going to get through this. He is finally out of the coma. Karen will help you get ready. Huck will take you to the hospital. Call us when you are ready for us to come. I am sure the test will take a minute and then they will sit down with you and tell you everything they found. Regardless he is with us. We are a family now. Okay."

Olivia nodded. Karen got up and got clothes out for her to wear. Abby went in the kitchen to fix her something to put on her stomach. Since Huck was going to take Olivia Tom & Hal decided they would stay with the kids.

Olivia was finally ready. She ate the small breakfast that Abby fixed. No one bothered her. They allowed her this time to prepare herself.

Huck got her to the hospital. Dr. McDreamy was at the desk waiting for Olivia. Carol was with him. Carol went over to her and held her. She knew this was a lot for Olivia. They took Olivia to the conference room.

Olivia composed herself to listen to the results.

Dr McDreamy spoke, "Olivia we have completed all the test on President Grant. Before I jump into all the problems we found I want to tell you that he can come back from this. It will take time, hard work, dedication, and support but he can overcome. That being said I have found that President Grant has some mobility issues. He is going to have to learn how to walk again. He has trouble holding things in his hand for a long period of time. He is going to need help with that. He is having a lot of trouble speaking which was expected since one of the bullets went through his frontal lobe. His long-term memory has been affected. It seems that he remembers only the last four years clearly. Therefore he remembers you. He remembers the kids. However he is struggling to process things we tell him and forgets quickly. His mood can change a bit. We have to watch for depression. Also he is still prone to have more seizures."

Olivia processed everything that the doctor said. She looked up at them ready to move forward.

Olivia asked, "How much longer does he need to be in the hospital?"

Dr. McDreamy, "I would say another week or two. He needs to get his strength up. We need to get him on some solids and start the rehabilitation process. Typically we would transfer him to a rehab facility, but something told me that would not fly with you. Rather Carol said that."

Carol turned to Olivia, "I know that with him being the President there would be less control in a facility. You showed me your house and it had an open plan. I suggested to the doctor that we turn your home into his rehab facility for the President. While the President is getting stronger we will get all the medical equipment needed. My sister and I own a private duty nursing company. She & I can come in a couple of times a week to aid you. My son is a physical therapist. He owns his own company. I have some contacts of really good speech therapist and a psychiatrist that will come to the home. We will sign non-disclosure forms to make sure that his care remains private. In addition we are bound by HIPPA."

Olivia smiled for the first time. "Carol I accept that plan. If you could set up everything that I need to order I will or my assistant Lauren will call and give a credit card for the order. I need to get everyone's information ASAP so the Secret Service can vet them. You tell me what I need to pay. My staff is paid monthly. I would prefer to pay you and your team monthly, but if that is an issue I will do whatever."

Carol nodded, "Monthly is fine Olivia. I will give you the names by no later than Tuesday as well as get the order together. We use a company so I will call them and place the order through our account. I will give you the invoice and you can reimburse me. We will use the contract that our company uses. My son's is similar. I will get the rates that he and the speech therapist charge and get those to you."

Olivia nodded, "That is fine."

Dr. McDreamy smiled, "This will get better. He has made it this far. He is not a man who I see that is giving up. He is a little frustrated with his speech just to warn you. Carol told him you had been here. We told him about you guys home so he knew there was something to look forward to as he was frustrated with the problems he has. We did give him so pain medicine since his is still dealing with some pain especially with his shoulder."

Olivia nodded. She got up and made her way to his room. The agents opened up the door. It looked like Fitz was sleep. However Fitz knew Olivia was in the room. He turned to her and smiled.

She went over and placed a gentle kiss on his lips. She climbed in the bed. Fitz began to cry. It took him a moment, but he was able to get out I Love You.

Olivia smiled through her tears, "I love you too."

Fitz was shocked. She could tell that he remembered that those words were hard for her.

Olivia lay on his chest, "I am not going anywhere unless you want me too. When I found out about the kids I bought us a house. They were not sure if you would be able to get back to your Presidency. Carol is going to help me set it up your rehab at home. You will be here for another week or so. I will be here every step of the way. My team has handled the cases. I consult when needed. I hired Lauren because she didn't want to work for Sally. Cyrus is Sally's Chief of Staff. I told him our friendship was over, but you could decide if you want to stay friends with him. The kids go to Sidwell. They love it and have made friends. Jerry, Tom, and Hal have been the men in the house until you got better."

Fitz said, "Hal"

Olivia said, "He got shot in the shoulder. He has healed nicely."

Fitz said, "Marry me"

After Fitz had come down from his test he kept saying ring and safe. It took a minute before Andrew realized that Fitz had an engagement ring in the safe he had given Andrew. Andrew had never opened it. He left and drove to his house. He opened it and a ring was there.

He had come in the room as Fitz was asking.

Olivia sat up, "Are you serious?"

Fitz nodded

Olivia heard steps. She turned to find Andrew there with an engagement ring. She took it since Fitz couldn't hold it up for long. It was a Platinum Engagement Ring that was eight a half carets. It was breathtaking.

Olivia nodded, "Yes I'll marry you."

Fitz smiled, "Now"

Olivia was puzzled, "Now what"

Fitz sat up. It took him a moment to get his thoughts together and get it out but he did, "Before I leave the hospital"

Olivia smiled. He wanted to go to their home as a married couple. She looked at Fitz, "You want us to go home married."

Fitz nodded

Olivia held his face in her hands, "On one condition. That you fight to get better. As long as you do your best that is enough for me. The goal is not to get you back in the White House. The goal is to get your life back. If you promise me to fight then I promise to fight beside you as your wife. Deal."

They both were crying but Fitz looked at her and said, "Deal"

A/N-Now you know the extent of the damage. Remember I said this was a realistic view of Fitz's recovery. I hope you stick around. Also on my profile page is their home and the engagement ring that Olivia was given.