A/N-Thank you again for all the reviews and the words of encouragement. I listened and took away something from everything that was said. A shout out to all of my guest reviews. I can not respond directly to you, but I see you...
The medicine had kicked in and Fitz was really sleepy. Olivia was emotionally spent. She had not really slept well in more than six months. The fact that she was in the arms of Fitz and would never have to share him with Mellie calmed her. They both finally gave into sleep knowing there was no more stolen moments.
Andrew called Tom and asked that everyone come to the hospital in about two hours. Andrew let him know they had given Fitz some pain medicines that made him sleepy, and Olivia was just emotionally spent.
Andrew updated Tom on Fitz's condition so he could prepare the kids. Andrew ended the call. Andrew looked over at the couple in the hospital bed. They made that bed look comfortable. Even with Fitz sleeping he could see the peace on his face that Olivia was there for him and that she was not going to leave him.
A couple of hours later they all arrived at the hospital. Hal & Jason were guarding the room. The kids hugged them and went in the room. It was the first time they seen their dad and Olivia close. The way their dad was holding her was something they had never seen before. You could tell that they really loved each other. It was clear to them that life was only going to get better even with their dad's recovery being a long process.
Jerry & Karen took a seat on each side of the bed. Jerry was on the side where Olivia was. He noticed the ring on her finger. He jumped up.
Jerry looked at Karen, "Dad, proposed to mom. She has an engagement ring on her finger. That was not there when she left the house."
Karen ran over and looked at her hand, "OMG it is a ring. Wow."
Karen went back to her seat and sat down. She looked at Jerry in deep thought.
Jerry asked, "Are you happy for them?"
Karen nodded, "I am. I'm just scared. Do you think that this is too much for mom? She is going to marry a man who may be disabled for life, and that sticks her with his two teenage kids for life and she would be the primary care giver. She would never get her life back. It would be our fault."
Jerry nodded. Karen made a lot of sense. He was about to respond, but someone responded for him.
Olivia sat up, "No sweetie being part of this family is not too much. My life before this happen was lonely and empty. I was successful in my business but that was it. I have been in love with your dad since the day we met. It was hard and painful to fight those feelings. At first I did it to protect the three of you not wanting to break up your family, then I did it to protect myself, finally I did it to protect your dad's Presidency. It got me, him, and you guys no where. It brought us all pain."
Fitz turned over to see his kids. They smiled at him. They each hugged him. The tears were flowing from all of them at this point.
Fitz looked at his kids, "Mom?"
Karen smiled, "Yeah she is mom like you are dad. Considering you are getting married. Glad we like her."
Olivia looked at the ring and frowned. She never thought the kids might not want this. What were they going to do?
Jerry stopped Olivia, "Mom we want this. We want you and dad to get married. If it is what you want then we would love to become an official family."
Olivia nodded, "Even if that means in two weeks?"
The kids looked up, "Your dad would like for us to go home married, and I said okay as long as he promised me to not to give up and fight even when it became hard."
The kids agreed.
Olivia explained, "Carol is going to help me turn our room and our house into a rehab facility for your dad. All the equipment that he needs will be brought in. Carol & her sister will help me with caring for your dad. Her son will be his physical therapist. She knows someone who will be his speech therapist. I'm sure I speak for the both of us when I tell you that nothing for you will change. I appreciate the help you kids can offer, but you will continue school and your activities."
Fitz nodded, "Agreed"
The kids came over and they enjoyed a group hug. Fitz looked at the three people who were his everything. He was crying. He missed them. He heard them when he was in a coma. It was why he continued to fight. Olivia could tell that Fitz wanted to say something . She smiled at him and nodded. It took him a minute to get the words together, but he did and they came out slowly.
Fitz looked at them, "Love you all. Need you please."
They were facing each other so none of them noticed that Olivia's team and Andrew were in the room to witness this moment.
Jerry gathered himself first, "We love you to dad. We need you however you end up being. We will be okay. Mom has never left your side. You told Karen & I that Liv never left your side even if she was not in your life physically. You promised us that she would never leave us. You were right dad. She has stayed by all of our sides since the dad you were shot. I know she is also doing it because she wants to be here with us and with you. We don't have a house dad. We have a home. Tom helped her give us a man cave. She got us a pool table. I think we will get to play together again. She never let us forgot who you were to us. You are not the President to us, but you are dad. That is all we need. If you get better enough to be President then that is an added bonus that we will support."
Fitz just cried. He was happy and sad at the same time. He was happy that his family was there by his side. He was sad that he could not be there for them like he wanted and needed to be. It was in that moment that he really committed to fighting.
He looked up to see Olivia's whole team in the room. Huck was the only one who knew the full details of their relationship. He hoped her team didn't hate him.
Olivia smiled, "It's okay baby. They all know everything now. I also thanked Huck for helping you and Andrew get what you needed to divorce Mellie and get her parental rights taken away from her."
Fitz noticed Lauren. They smiled. Fitz looked at Olivia, "She work me right."
Olivia smiled, "Yes Lauren did work for you, but for now she works for me. She didn't want to work for Sally so I allowed her to work for me so she would stay with our family."
Fitz nodded, "Good. Hey you all."
Fitz frowned. He couldn't remember all of their names. She looked at him looking at her team. She finally understood he was trying to remember who they were. She asked her team to introduce themselves.
After the introductions and a few minutes of talking her team left. Carol came in and gave him some more meds. They also wanted to give him some nutrients through his tube. In a couple of days they would start him on jello and go from there.
Olivia needed to get the kids home so they could get ready for school so she told the kids they needed to wrap it up. Fitz would be sleep soon with his night medicines.
Olivia let the kids talk to their dad. The kids let him know they would be back to see him on Tuesday since they both had soccer practice on Monday.
Olivia went over and kissed Fitz. She told him that she would be over tomorrow after she got the kids off to school. She was also going to call Sally so she could visit him. She also told Fitz that Cyrus would more than likely be by tomorrow as well once Sally finds out. Also Dr. McDreamy was doing a press conference to officially announce that you were out of the coma and update the public on your current condition.
Fitz nodded. The medicine was kicking in. "Love you baby"
Olivia smiled, "I love you more. Rest and I will see you tomorrow."
They left and went home. Once she got the kids settled she made a call to Sally to let her know that Fitz was out of the coma. She let Sally know his prognosis and her plan. Sally asked Olivia several times what she could do to help. Olivia assured her that at the moment they were fine. She also decided to share with Sally the news of them getting married. Sally was happy for the both of them, and promised to keep it a secret until they decided to disclose the information. Olivia also asked that Sally not tell Cyrus and allow him to find out when everyone else did at the press conference that was scheduled for noon. Sally asked if she could come early, and Olivia agreed.
Olivia woke up at five the next morning. For the first time in months she could exhale. The road would be long, but now it was worth something. Fitz and the kids were there. She now had meaning in her life.
She got up and showered and washed her hair. She went and fixed the kids a light breakfast which was all they ate during the week. She heard them upstairs moving around. She went to the laundry room to grab their soccer uniforms that she washed this weekend. Both of them had worn their soccer cleats out. They would be participating in tournaments soon so she asked Lauren to pick them up some new ones so they could get use to them so she brought them with her into the kitchen.
The kids were sitting at the island eating when she came in.
Olivia smiled, "Morning Guys"
The kids responded, "Morning mom."
Olivia asked, "Where are your soccer bags?"
Jerry got up and grabbed both of their bags and brought them over to Olivia. Olivia opened them and made sure they were clean practice clothes which they were. She put their uniforms in their bags. She then handed them their new cleats.
Olivia smiled, "You both have worn your old ones out. You need to break these in before tournament time. I emailed your coach and he told me what to buy."
The kids opened up the boxes. They loved them. A lot of their friends had recently went out and got the ones Olivia bought. They knew that money was not an object with them, but didn't want to burden Olivia.
Both kids got up and gave Olivia a hug, "Thanks mom."
Olivia nodded, "Guys I know that I have a busy life. Trying to make sure that the team is keeping up with our cases, taking care of dad, keeping the house up, and most importantly taking care of the two of you. When you need something or you need me I need you to talk to me. I know that you are used to taking care of yourselves and each other. That is fine. You should always look out for each other. However you have parents. I am responsible for you. Let me do my job. I promise you that if I can't do it personally I have a staff who are your aunts and uncles who can help. We also have SSA who protect us and care for us. Either way it will get done. I know it is hard but I need you to trust me. Trust that I love you and I promise to take care of you and never let anything bad intentionally happen to you."
Karen nodded, "I'm sorry mom. I trust you. I really do. I am just adjusting to the fact that you are a mom that doesn't consider their daughter a burden. A mom that doesn't hate me just because I am alive. I am accepting it. I will get better."
Jerry nodded, "Karen is right. I wake up sometimes and I feel like I am dreaming. Dad has always been the only one that saw us as kids. He is the only one that looked out for us until you came into our life. I promise you that Karen and I love you. We trust you. It is just different. It is also a little scary because I never want to go back to the life that we lived before."
Olivia nodded, "I get it. My dad sent me away when my mom died when I was 12. It was hard and it made me never want to forge any meaningful relationships. It is part of the reason I fought your dad for so long. Your dad also never gave up. He always loved me even when I made bad decisions. He showed me how real love feels. I am patient like your dad was with me. I just want you guys to know that I truly love you."
The kids finished breakfast. Olivia made sure they had everything and Jason took the kids to school.
Olivia went and flat ironed her hair. She had not really put on Olivia Pope attire in two months. She had been in mommy clothes most days. Mommy clothes are jeans, t-shirt, and sneakers or flats. Today she was back to being the formidable Olivia Pope. Olivia decided to wear her Donna Karan Fitted Blazer, Slim Pants with Satin Hem & Matte Silverstone Buckled Belt. She had on her favorite red bottoms shoes.
Olivia had packed up somethings for Fitz. She had packed several pair of pajama sets for him. Most of the machines had been removed so she could get him into his pajamas a lot easier now. She also knew that he would feel more comfortable. It was time to shave him. Tom's brother Jack was going to stop by. He used to be a barber before Tom convinced him to become a SSA. Fitz's hair had gotten so long in the last couple of months. She wanted him to feel like himself now that he was awake. On the way to the hospital she asked Lauren to stop by during lunch. She needed to ask her to do a couple of things for her.
Olivia got to the hospital. Hal had let Jack in the room so he was finishing up with his hair. She greeted the both of them. Jack finished and left. Olivia let Hal know she was about to give Fitz a bath so don't let anyone in other than Carol.
Fitz smiled when he heard what Olivia said. Olivia came out the bathroom with a pan of hot water.
Olivia smiled, "You know I have given you baths quite regularly. This is just the first one you have been up for. I hope you didn't think I was going to allow those nurses the satisfaction of seeing you naked."
Fitz laughed. The banter and easy conversation they were having even though he couldn't talk much reminded him of their better days. He knew there were more than he could remember.
Fitz smiled, "Glad you here. Woke up and was not sure. Thought you be with Jake. Love you much. Don't want to be without you anymore. I do anything. Want family. Want you. No Cyrus. No Mellie."
Olivia stopped him. She could tell he was trying to convey so many emotions and thoughts with her. She wanted to ease any doubts.
Olivia took his hands, "I am glad that I am here with you. I want to be here with you. The night you got shot I broke up with Jake and had called Andrew for us to get together to talk. I was willing to wait for you. The night of your birthday I realized that I couldn't have a future unless you and the kids were a part of it. I accepted your ring and I am going to be your wife. There is no more sharing. We belong to each other. We have since your birthday. I am here with you and we will get through this together. We will raise the kids and hopefully you will get better enough and we can expand our family if you are still interested. If you want to be done with Cyrus I'm sure he will come after the press conference then you tell me. I told him our friendship is over, but I could not end yours. That would be for you to do. As far as Mellie is concerned I'll handle her. You did your part. Now I'll do mine. Let's get you bathed and in some comfortable pajamas. Sally wants to stop by and visit this morning."
Fitz nodded. Olivia gave him a bath. She shaved him. Carol came in and she helped her get Fitz dressed and they changed the linen in the bed. Hal & Tom came in and helped Fitz in the wheelchair while they did that. It was a glimpse into their future. It was clear that the team could handle the task, and the player did his part.
Shortly after they got Fitz back in bed Sally arrived. Sally greeted them. Sally told Fitz & Olivia what was going on. She asked for some advice. Olivia would give her suggestions. Fitz would nod or shake his head when it came to his opinion. Some things he understood while other things were not so clear. Fitz & Olivia helped Sally a great deal on what direction she should handle some situations. Before Sally left she told Fitz that she would continue to hold the fork down for him; however she wanted him to know that if he could come back she would welcome him with open arms. She would stay by his side even for reelection. She felt by that time she would be in a better place to run the country.
They both thanked Sally. Olivia & Sally agreed that the next visit would be better once he is out of the hospital. They promise to keep in contact. Olivia told Sally she was always a phone call away.
At exactly noon Olivia and Dr. McDreamy and his team held the live press conference. They let them know that President Grant was no longer in a coma. They explain his prognosis and the recovery that was ahead for the President. Dr. McDreamy answered all the medical questions that the media asked. The questions then turned more personal so Olivia stepped up and agreed to answer five personal questions.
Novak Jones: Have you and the kids had an opportunity to spend tim with President Grant since he has been out of the coma?
Olivia Pope: We have. President Grant came out of his coma on yesterday so once the doctor completed all of his test we were able to spend time with him.
Helen Greene: Will President Grant transfer to a rehab facility to continue his recovery?
Olivia Pope: No we have made arrangement for his rehab to be done in a more personal setting that will not be disclosed for his safety.
Stephanie Jones: Is President Grant working towards being President again or will he resign?
Olivia Pope: Right now the President's primary concern is getting his life back for his family. From there it will be assessed if he will have the capabilities to resume being the President or not.
Kimberly Mitchell: Are you considered part of his family? Have you and the President decided on your future? How about the kids?
Olivia Pope: Yes, I am considered part of the family as well as the kids. We want a partner and a dad. Ultimately if he can become the President again and he wants to the kids and I have already told him we will support him. The President & I are in a relationship. We plan to stay together, eventually get married, continue to raise Jerry & Karen together. I hope to legally adopt them. If possible we may consider expanding our family down the road.
Anderson Cooper: There has been some recent reports that Attorney General David Rosen has some leads on the investigation on the President's assassination attempt, and that they are close to finding out who is responsible. Have you and the President been given any updates, and what does the President think about the possibility that the former First Lady may have had something to do with this assassination attempt?
Olivia Pope: We have not spoken with David Rosen recently so the last that we are aware of is that the investigation is on going. If it is true that he is close to uncovering the truth we welcome it. The President and I feel the same way about Melody Francis. If it comes out that Melody Francis had anything to do with the assassination attempt I will use every resource that is at my and the President's disposal to bring her down. Anyone that knows me knows that I am a woman of my word. I don't take kindly to those I love being hurt. I promise you the truth will come out. That I will make sure of.
Olivia walked off the podium and out the room. It was David Rosen & Huck calling her. David assured her that they were still working through leads as he told her, but they did think they were on to something. Quinn was actually working on it as we speak. Huck told Olivia that it needed a woman's touch.
Olivia asked them, "Do you guys really think that Mellie had something to do with this?"
David and Huck were quiet for a moment, "We are almost sure of it. We are trying to trace how she did it since she would have had to pay somebody, but none of her accounts have been touched. Huck & Quinn think they know but prefer to not tell me yet."
Olivia spoke, "I understand, but I get the feeling that there is something else that I am not being told. Is there a reason?"
Huck decided to tell Olivia, "I think that Jake had something to do with Fitz being shot. He never left. He sent a look a like on a flight to Cuba, but I have contacts who found him. That is not Jake. I think Jake is the shooter."
Olivia gasped for a moment. The more she thought about it the more it made sense. Olivia said,
Jake came to my apartment that night. He wanted me to go to the gala with him. He wanted me to see Fitz being shot.
Olivia said, "David, we are doing this your way because I know that is what Fitz wants, but Huck you do whatever you need to do to get these bastards now. I want them found. I want them down like the rabid dogs they are. I want one meeting with them. Do whatever you have to do to put them in the same room, and then you toss the book at them."
David & Huck responded, "Consider it handled"
Olivia needed a moment to catch her breath. She knew her gut was rarely wrong. She expected Mellie, but Jake. She shook her head. There will be no white hat with them.
Olivia called David back and once he answered Olivia said, "I am going to send you some information on Cyrus. I believe that Mellie had a conversation with him trying to get him to help her with the attempt. He could have stopped it if he had said something. I believe that part of him believed that Mellie would drop it, but Cyrus of all people should have known that Mellie was not going to go down with a fight. Since Fitz had a book against her the only thing she could do was get rid of the person that held the book. Part of me thinks he was mad that he was no longer inside of Fitz's inner circle. Pick him up, arrest him, do what you what you need to do. I don't care if you give him immunity, but do me a favor scare the shit out of him first."
David was silent for a moment. He had never feared Olivia. He guessed it was because he knew at the end of the day they wanted the same thing they just went about it different ways. Now he seen why people feared her and in that moment so did he, "I'll take care of it Olivia."
Olivia needed to gather herself before she went back to Fitz's room.
Lauren was in Fitz's room waiting for Olivia to come back. Fitz had watched the press conference. It was great seeing Olivia stand up for him and their relationship. It made him want something.
Fitz looked at Lauren, "Lauren"
Lauren jumped up, "Yes Mr. President"
Fitz shook him head, "Fitz please"
Lauren nodded, "Okay Fitz unless you become President again."
Fitz nodded, "Help" Fitz was trying to get his thoughts together. "Surprise Livvie. Wedding. You Plan. Um kids."
Lauren looked at him and thought about what he could be asking her. Then it dawned on her and she confirmed, "You want me to put together a surprise wedding for Olivia and get the kids to help."
Lauren nodded as she heard the door opening. Olivia came in the room and greeted them both.
They looked at Olivia and could tell something was wrong. Olivia wanted to tell Lauren what she needed first.
Olivia smiled, "Sorry to keep you waiting on me Lauren. I need a couple of things. Fitz & I are going to get married in two weeks. Before I come to the hospital in the morning I am going to apply for our marriage license. I am going to place a call to Justice Verna Thornton to do the ceremony. Huck is going to do his thing so it doesn't show up in public records until we are ready."
"I would like to have a dinner that night to celebrate us getting married and Fitz coming home. In my Rolodex is my jeweler, could you call him and make arrangements for him to come by the house so I can pick Fitz's wedding band?"
Olivia looked at Fitz, "Do you want me to have a wedding band?"
Fitz nodded, "Got it"
Olivia smiled, "Okay. The kids will need something to wear so can you help them. Can you also tell Huck & Quinn that I need the office at the house set up to handle work from home. I won't be able to come in the office most days for the next couple of months. I need to be able to work from home. Tell them to make sure that your computer and my computer are in sync so I can see if you add things for me to do. Have Huck to buy you a laptop so you can work remotely. If the team is on a case or we are slow I don't want you to have to sit in the office 24/7. Also sometimes I may have you work at the house with me so it gives you some flexibility. I don't intend to kill you . I am just thinking about how things will be in the coming months."
Lauren went over to Olivia, "Take a breath. We will get through this together. Take care of President;sorry take care of Fitz. I will call Justice Thornton and make arrangements for the marriage license without you going down there. People know you. It will get out before Huck has a chance to do anything. I'll get everything set up for you guys to get married. Trust me."
Olivia nodded, "I trust you. Thank you. I know that I don't yell like your other boss (smiling at Fitz), but I get demanding and throw out a thousand instructions, but I mean well."
Lauren nodded, "I know. I have the greatest bosses ever. I wouldn't have it any other way. I need to go so I can get some things going."
Olivia hugged her, "Thanks Lauren"
Lauren went over to Fitz, "Get better" She whispered in his ear "Its handled"
Fitz nodded, "Thanks"
Lauren left the room. Hal came in and notified them that Cyrus was requesting to see the President and was upset that they would not automatically let him in.
Olivia looked at Fitz, "Do you want to see him?"
Fitz nodded, "Last time"
Olivia nodded, "Hal let him in. I will tell Cyrus that his access is restricted after this visit per the President's request. Can you please make sure that everyone is aware of that, and that includes our home?"
Hal nodded, "I will personally handle it Olivia"
Olivia smiled, "Thank you and thank you for calling me Olivia."
Fitz smiled at her. Olivia looked at him, "You know I can't do the formal thing. If we are in public and in front of others they are formal but otherwise I'm Olivia."
Fitz nodded, "I'm Fitz"
Olivia nodded, "I'll let them know okay"
Fitz shook his head.
Hal opened the door and Cyrus came in the room. Olivia was going to sit in the chair, but Fitz grabbed her hand. Olivia took her shoes and jacket off and climbed in the bed with Fitz.
Olivia didn't acknowledge Cyrus. There was no reason to pretend. She meant what she said. She laid her head of Fitz's chest. He began to massage her temples. She relaxed. Although he wasn't physically strong in that moment she felt safer than any protection the SSA or Huck could ever offer.
Cyrus looked at them and he could clearly see the love that was there. A blind person could see it. It was too late to go back now, and although he was wrong he would never admit it to Olivia.
Fitz looked at Cyrus, "Yes"
Cyrus looked at Fitz, "Sir I wanted to come and see how you were doing. I found out you were out of the coma by the news. If I had known sooner I would have been by."
Fitz shrugged his shoulders
Cyrus said, "Once you get better we'll make sure to get your office back. I'll take care of everything."
Olivia was ready to blow. This wasn't her battle. She looked at Fitz. He nodded at her. He couldn't speak so he let her.
Cyrus was still talking the whole time that Fitz & Olivia was communicating with each other.
Olivia looked at Cyrus and waited for him to finish, "I told you that our friendship was over. I told you that your relationship with Fitz was going to be his decision. He has made that decision. When you walk out that door we are no longer your friends. You made us your enemy. That was the second worst mistake of your life. Your worst mistake was thinking that you are the only pit bull out there. You should have trusted Fitz & I, but you didn't. You trusted Mellie who is the dumbest idiot out there. She thinks her looks, money, and finally her brains make her smarter than everybody else. I was never going to give you another chance, but instead of you coming in here humbling yourself like the ass you are you come in talking about him becoming President again."
Cyrus tried to speak...
Olivia held up her hand, "Too late. My fiancée soon to be husband..."
Cyrus was shocked and looked at her hand and seen a nice engagement ring resting on her ring finger.
Olivia continued, "You come in here talking about him being the damn President when the kids and I want him back. We want to hear him talk normally again, walk, eat, hold things, remember things, keep his emotions in check, not have another damn seizure."
Olivia was yelling now and she didn't realize she had an audience. She was crying and out of control.
"YOU COME IN THIS ROOM AND CLAIM TO BE THIS MAN'S FRIEND. YOU AREN'T WORRIED THAT HE CAN'T SPEAK A COMPLETE SENTENCE, OR EAT ON HIS OWN, OR STAND ON HIS OWN, OR THAT HE CAN'T REMEMBER HIS CHILDREN WHEN THEY WERE SMALL. HE CAN'T REMEMBER ALL THE DETAILS OF WHEN WE FIRST ME. WHEN WE FELL IN LOVE. YET YOU ARE WORRIED ABOUT HIM BEING PRESIDENT. THE SAD PART IS THAT DESPITE HOW MUCH I HATE YOU I TOLD SALLY SHE SHOULD KEEP YOU. YOU GOT TO KEEP THAT STUPID DAMN JOB THAT MEANS MORE TO YOU THAN PEOPLE'S LIVES. I DESPISE YOU. YOU HAVE RIPPED MY WORLD UPSIDE DOWN. MY FAMILY IS IN RUINS BECAUSE OF YOU. I HAD TO TALK TO OUR CHILDREN THIS MORNING TO ASSURE THEM I LOVE THEM, BECAUSE THEIR MOTHER LET THEM KNOW HOW MUCH SHE HATED THEM ALL THE TIME. THEY ARE SCARED TO ASK FOR A PAIR OF DAMN SHOES BECAUSE THEY THINK I MIGHT GET UPSET AND WANT TO SEND THEM AWAY. WE WANTED KIDS OF OUR OWN. NOW THAT IS UP IN THE AIR. YOU STUPID BASTARD WE DON'T GIVE A FUCK ABOUT THE DAMN WHITE HOUSE. WE DON'T GIVE A FUCK ABOUT POWER. WE DON'T GIVE TWO FUCKS ABOUT YOU. I COULD KILL YOU WITH MY BEAR HANDS. THE MORE I LOOK AT YOU AND YOUR SMUG FACE THE MADDER I GET. I HATE YOU. I HATE I EVER MET YOU. I HATE EVERY TRICK AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICE I LEARNED FROM YOU. YOU RUINED ME AND I LET YOU."
Carol was in the room now. She called Tom and Hal and asked them to get Fitz in the chair. Olivia collapsed on the floor crying. Everything was catching up to her. She had blame in the decisions she made, but she trusted Cyrus and it hurt her to her core that he used her emotions and feelings against her.
Carol held her. Tom wheeled the chair around. Tom leaned down and picked up Olivia and he carefully laid her in Fitz's lap. She melted into him and cried like never before. Not even when she found out her mom had died did she cry like this.
She kept apologizing to Fitz that she had listened to Cyrus and it was her fault. If she hadn't listened then none of this would happen. Nothing was calming her down. Carol went over and got Dr. McDreamy. They decided that Olivia needed to be sedated. She was having a breakdown. Right now he wasn't sure that if she rested she would be fine, but he had to calm her down as she was physically becoming ill. It was also upsetting the President as even he could not calm her.
Carol made a call and an empty bed was wheeled down to her. They brought it in the room and moved things around so that the beds were side by side.
Tom picked her up and put her in bed. Carol tended to her. Dr. McDreamy told Carol that he would stick around to make sure the both of them were okay.
When he left Tom & Hal went over to get the President back in bed but he stopped them. He was so mad in this moment, and the fact he couldn't say what he needed to say made him madder.
Carol for some reason bonded with Fitz & Olivia. Although he was the President and she was this big time crisis manager you would never guess it by how they acted. How they treated people? She read their background when she was assigned to them. She had heard things like everybody else, but she wanted to know things for herself.
Carol stepped up and grabbed Fitz's hand as she spoke, "The President can't tell you off like he wants to and no one in this room wants to wait months to end this so I am. As a Christian I hope you find peace. As a human I hope that you are haunted with this day for years to come. I hope that you remember how you broke a woman whose only mistake was trusting you. She fell in love with a man and that man fell in love with her. You knew the marriage was dead. We all knew it. I remember that campaign before something changed. I bet it was Olivia."
Fitz shook his head, "Yes"
Carol looked at him, "You are no longer welcomed at this hospital. You are no longer welcome in their home. I am going to guess that if Fitz here decides to take back his office then you will not be his Chief of Staff. Me personally I wouldn't trust you with my dog. The President is my patient and you came in here being stupid and caused him stress as he had to watch his fiancée finally have a breakdown. It is over. You have ruined them enough."
Fitz spoke, "No more friend. No job with me. Forget I exist. You hurt us. For what? "
Fitz shook his head and the tears started coming, "I trusted you. You never cared. Only you. Don't come back ever. Not welcome"
Fitz leaned back. Tom pulled the wheelchair back. Hal escorted Cyrus to the elevator. Hal had never seen Olivia so broken. He was a SSA but he was also human. That hurt to witness.
The elevator opened and Cyrus stepped on. Hal held the elevator and Cyrus looked up, "I know how the political world works. I've seen things I shouldn't have. I have never seen a man with the power you have use it for nothing but gain no matter the cost. You broke that woman. I really hope it was worth it."
Hal let the elevator go. Cyrus just leaned back. He knew that feelings would get hurt, but seeing Olivia break crushed him. For the first time he seen the destruction he caused. The sad part is that there was nothing that he could do about it.
The door opened and he headed out to his car where there were agents waiting on him. They arrested him and were reading him his rights.
A car pulled up in front of him. The man got out. It was David Rosen.
David stepped up to Cyrus, "You might be a pit pull but I am a tiger. On your ride over to the Pentagon I want you to decide if you want to play games with me. Game is over for you. Now you are playing my game. Oh and in my game I have the full support of the White House and Olivia Pope. I also just got a call from Tom telling me that my friend is sick because of you so fuck with me if you want but I am ready to burn your ass. Enjoy the next two days in lock-up. That will give you time to decide what direction you want to go."
A/N-A lot happened this chapter. The wedding is happening. Some of you thought Jake may be the shooter. The next chapter will confirm that as well as Mellie part of the plot. The next chapter will be forward to two weeks ahead. There will be flashbacks to see everything so I can move the story along.
