A/N-Thank you for the support. Sorry for the suspense.

BREAKING NEWS: First Lady Olivia Grant was rushed to John Hopkins after getting sick at an appearance at an elementary school. Her condition is not known, but teachers at the school stated that she looked bad when her agent took her to the ambulance.

BREAKING NEWS: It is being reported that the First Lady is in surgery. That has not been confirmed. We don't know what her state is. No official statement has come from the White House, but we do know that President Grant and their children are here with her.

Abby went in the waiting room and sat beside Fitz. She didn't want to be Cyrus, but she knew he needed to tell the press something. People were beginning to panic.

Abby cautiously spoke, "She is more like my sister than my best friend so I am trying to think like her right now, and think like that is my sister in surgery. I'm not asking for you to go out there and give a presidential speech. I am asking you to step out there as Fitzgerald Grant, the husband who happens to be President. The public loves you and since your assassination attempt it has people on edge. They are concerned for Liv as a person and as a country who wants to make sure that the First Lady was not attacked. Go out there with the kids like you are. No statement and speak from the heart so we can focus on her."

Fitz looked at Abby with tears in his eyes. He grabbed her hand, "You are right. Set it up. Thank you for talking to me as friends and not as President and Chief of Staff."

Abby stood up and kissed his cheek, "You are always my brother first."

Abby left to set up the press conference. Fitz went and grabbed the kids. He told them that they needed to let the public know that Olivia was sick, but it was not anything that should cause them panic.

The kids understood. They grabbed his hands and Secret Service led him to where the conference was being set up. Abby had started and then introduced Fitz.

When Fitz got on stage the reporters were in shock. They expected Fitz to come on stage polished and put together. It was a moment that would go down in history. It wasn't about appearances. He was standing in front of them as a man concerned about his wife. He didn't care about his looks or being put together. The teenagers on each side of him looked distraught and worn down. Fear radiated through their bodies.

Fitz asked them to be quiet. He informed them that he would make a statement, but would not be answering any questions. All questions should be referred to the White House, and if we choose to answer them it would come at a later date.

Fitz began, "First of all I would like to thank everyone for their concern during this difficult time. I am not standing in front of you as President. I am standing in front of you as a concerned husband for his very sick wife. My wife was experiencing some stomach cramps for the last couple of days. This morning we gave her some tea and saltines. She was determined to visit the elementary school. Her exact words were: "Children don't understand when you are sick". My wife didn't want to let the children down so we agreed to get her through the appearance, and then she would take a couple of days to recover. Unfortunately that did not happen. SSA Hal Rampert saw she was in distress and got her to the hospital. It was discovered that she had a ruptured appendix, and that she is nine weeks pregnant with our first child together. We were not aware she was pregnant. Right now she is in surgery to get her appendix removed. There is a obstetrician in the operating room. Her doctor advised us that both should make it out of surgery as this is one of the more common surgeries for pregnant women. I did not get to see her before they took her back. I did this conference to assure the public that everyone is safe. I ask that you allow our family privacy. As soon as we get more information it will be released. Thank you."

The family walked about the room. The reporters were still trying to wrap their head around everything. The First Lady was indeed sick and in surgery which was not good. Even more shocking is that the First Lady was pregnant. It was clear that they had a story to write and talk about, but everyone was trying to determine how to strike a balance on telling the story and being respectful.

About an hour after they got back to the waiting room Dr. Jones came in and informed them that Olivia & the baby made it through the surgery. She had lost more blood than they would have like, but other than that the surgery was a success. She informed them that she was being set up in her room now. They would have a monitor on the baby, but she should be set to go home in three days. She should keep her activity to a minimum for the next 4-6 weeks especially with her being pregnant. The OB checked her and the baby out. She assured them that the baby was fine.

They were all relieved to hear that Olivia and the baby were going to be okay. Once she was set up in her room he had everyone go and visit her first. He was going to spend the night with her. He asked Huck & Abby to take care of the kids for the night.

Before he went to her room he spent a few more minutes with the kids. He reassured them that mom would be okay. He would call the school and let them know they wouldn't be back for the rest of the week and to email their assignments. Huck would make sure they got here safely tomorrow.

Once the kids left he made his way down to his wife's room. Lauren had come with a bag for him and Olivia. When he walked in the room she was sleep. He looked at her. She looked so small in the bed. Looking at the fetal monitor made it real that they actually had a child on the way. For the first time since he found out she was rushed to the hospital he smiled.

Fitz kissed her lips gently and then he kissed Olivia's stomach and said, "I am proud of you for hanging in there with mommy. Daddy is here now and he wants you to rest. We didn't know you were in there, but now that we do we will protect you with everything we have. Your sister and brother are scared, but I told them that you are brave like your mommy. Your aunts and uncles are excited that you are on the way. Now that the excitement is over you can relax and enjoy your time in their growing. When it is time you will meet daddy and we will give you the world."

He kissed her stomach one more time and then her forehead. Lauren was great. She packed him sweats, jeans, and t-shirts. She knew he didn't care about being President at the moment. He went in to shower the day away.

When he closed the door Olivia opened up her eyes. The tears fell that she had been holding in as she listened to her husband talk to their baby.

She dreamed what that moment would be like when they found out they conceived. She never expected to find out right before going in for surgery. All of a sudden her dream had become her worst nightmare. She always screwed things up in her personal life. As she listened to her husband he was so happy. She was happy they had a baby on the way, but she was furious with herself. She knew that Fitz was too. That is why he wanted to wait till everyone was gone. She wasn't going to run from it. She deserved his hate.

Fitz came out the bathroom and noticed Olivia was awake. She was in her own head so she never saw him open up the door. As he watched her he knew what was going on. He had to nip this in the bud right now.

Fitz walked over to her. He grabbed a wash cloth and put it in warm water. He walked over to her and gently cleaned her face like she was a baby. When he was done he placed kisses all over her face. When she looked him in the eye he finally spoke.

Fitz said, "You don't get to beat yourself up. This has been one of the hardest days of my life, and one of the hardest days for our kids. We all thought it was cramps, a stomach bug, bloating, whatever. You thought of those kids which any good and decent person would do. It is what a mom would do. I'm not mad. I never was. I never will be. You are my wife. You are carrying our baby. Like I told the doctor I just need you back. The only thing I am mad at is that you didn't get the storybook story to tell people when you found out you were expecting your first child. Now that I see you and know that you and baby are okay that is all that matter to me baby. Now it is about getting you better. The baby is okay. We are more than okay. Your other babies are worried sick about you, but thrilled about the one in the oven. This is a happy time for us."

Olivia nodded. When Fitz got up and held her she just cried. She was scared. When she found out about the baby she wanted it so bad, and she was scared of losing the baby. She was also in so much pain at the moment that it was overwhelming to even think about. Now that she was in her husband's arms she felt safe again. That love that he always has for her is there. They were going to be okay.

Olivia composed herself, "Thank you for everything. I was watching the press conference earlier. It made me realize how lucky I am. I'm sorry that I scared you and the kids. I watch the three of you and I realize how much I am loved. I know that it was hard for you to balance being President, husband, and father, but you did well. I want you to know that I want this baby. If I even thought for a moment I was pregnant I would have said something. I have had my cycles although they were lighter and didn't last as long I still had them. Up until this week I had no real sickness. I was tired, but we have been going non-stop lately."

Fitz nodded, "I know baby. Dr. Jones told me it is common for the symptoms to be confused. I don't care. At the end of the day my wife is going to be okay. We have a baby on the way who is okay."

The nurse came in and checked on Olivia and the baby. She put some medicine in Olivia's IV and in no time Olivia was out.

Due to the medicine Olivia slept through the night and most of the morning. When she woke up the kids were there. She could tell they were still scared.

Olivia smiled, "Why the sad faces?"

When they looked at her they smiled. They could tell that she was going to be okay. Both of them came over. She held her arms out. As she held them they both began to cry, and hearing them cry made her cry. Fitz had been outside talking to the doctor when he heard them. They walked in and it threw them both. Dr. Jones was aware of their story. He was after all the President so she kept up with the news. She knew the kids had been through a lot, and the current First Lady had been their rock. She knew the last 24 hours had scared them. Teenagers like to pretend nothing shakes them, but she knows from experience that it is all an act.

They walked over to the bed. Fitz held Karen, and Dr. Jones grabbed Jerry's other hand while Olivia kept the other.

Dr. Jones spoke in a calm and even voice so the kids understood her and calmed their fears, "I know that yesterday was scary for everyone. I know enough to know that your mom means everything to you guys. Which is why I promise you that we took good care of her. She is in some post-operative pain but other than that her and baby are fine. To prove it to you we are going to do an ultrasound so you can see your brother or sister for the first time."

It was clear that everyone was excited to see the baby. The tech came in and set the machine up. Dr. Jones decided to do the ultrasound herself since she had built rapport with the family. It took no time for her to show them the baby who was actually now ten weeks along instead of nine. Fitz & Olivia were in tears and the kids were happy that their mom and sibling were fine.

Dr. Jones was on the money that this brought calm to their family. She printed off pictures for them to have. They helped Olivia get up and move around. Afterwards they ate lunch and watched TV. Olivia fell asleep. When she woke up her team was in the room with her.

Olivia smiled at them. It was good to see them without being so doped up.

Abby smiled, "I had my niece and nephew take their dad out to get some real air in his lungs. He hasn't left this floor since you were brought in."

Olivia nodded, "Thank you. I know that you have all been there for them since this happened. Thank you for taking care of them for me. I am sorry that I scared you all."

Huck stopped her, "Yes we were scared, but the only thing that mattered to us was that you were okay. Besides if we had any doubts about your husband they were all gone when he found out you were sick. He dropped everything for you. Abby gently talked him into the press conference. I have to say I am impressed that he spoke without having anything prepared. He is the real deal Liv. That man loves you with everything he has."

Olivia blushed, "I love him with everything that I have too. I have for a while, but I was scared that it would change. I realize that it did change, but for the better. When he was able to fully love me with no Mellie and no Jake for the first time I understood how much he loved me. I also knew how much I loved him, and wanted a life with him. Now we are having our first child together. It is everything to me. Having you all with me makes it better. I use to fear I would have to choose between him and you guys. That you would never get why I risked so much for him."

Quinn said, "Liv we just want you to be happy. You deserve to cherished and loved. Once we were able to see that it wasn't an affair. That you were more than his mistress then we were all good."

Harrison added, "He is a good man. To me that was all that mattered, but I have to admit that it nice for someone other than you to respect who we are. He is a powerful man and not just because he is President. It is nice to know that when he looks at me. He doesn't see a misfit. I can't wait to see what a genius this baby is going to be."

Abby laughed, "I was thinking the same thing, and for once I kept my mouth shut. I love being a Gladiator, but when you work at the White House you must have a filter so I have learned to hold it in more, but like Harrison said with Fitz it's great to have someone else respect you. I like that he defers to me and trust me like you do. I am just happy that you are happy. For so long you have just been living. Now you are embracing life. It is all I ever wanted since you save me."

They did know that Fitz was back in the room listening to them. It was heart-warming that his wife had such support, and the nice things they said about him felt good.

Fitz said, "I am glad that all of you are here. I would have it no other way. I remember when Huck was the homeless guy, Harrison had on an ankle monitor, Abby was the baker, and Quinn was not even in the picture. I found it fascinating that Olivia had her own gang and she was the leader."

They all laughed. They never thought of it like that.

Fitz said, "I learned a long time ago that people are not what they seem. My father was my first example that people are not always what they seem. Livvie just saw me for who I was. When I was wrong she would call me out on it, but if I was right she would encourage me. For so long I forgot that I graduated at the top of my class from Harvard. I was a Navy Seal. I lost my way so really I was part of the gang too. There was nothing to judge. At the end of the day we mesh and make one big happy family. It's not biological but that doesn't matter. You treat me better than my family ever did other than my mother."

They all agreed with Fitz. They laughed and talked about everything and nothing. They were all picking on the couple that they were going to have a genius on their hands.

Olivia was released after three days. They cancelled her appearances for the rest of November. Olivia was dealing with morning sickness and some fatigue along with post op.

The public was very supportive of the couple. They had received well wishes around the world. Fitz pardon the turkey with the kids by his side. They enjoyed a quiet Thanksgiving at their private home. Everyone cooked and made Olivia relax. She was able to keep dinner down.

December was again busy for everyone. Olivia stayed close to the White House and limited her travels. She & her staff switched some appearances around where they came to the White House verses her going out.

The family enjoyed the Christmas tree lighting. Celebrations were planned for the Christmas holiday, and Hanukkah. Olivia was planning for their first State Dinner that was set for the end of January.

Olivia and the kids visited a couple of children's hospitals and read to the kids and brought them all gifts. Olivia paid out of their personal accounts for each hospital to have a Christmas party. They also went to a couple of homeless shelters and fed the homeless. Fitz came along with them to the shelters. Fitz loved this. He didn't do this enough when he was with Mellie, and when he did it wasn't as personable as it was doing it with Olivia. The family was affected by the visits to the shelters. The kids asked if they could do more. The couple made an anonymous donation to each of the three shelters that they visited, and they sent each shelters enough to give each person a $250.00 Wal-Mart gift card. Huck made sure it could not be traced back to them. They didn't want the attention for doing something right.

Fitz called Abby, Lauren, Quinn, and the kids into his office two weeks before Christmas asking for their help. He told them what he needed. They looked at him in shock at this request. Once they composed themselves they agreed to get it done.

It was their last week in the White House before they started their vacation until the New Year. Olivia was laying on the bed. When Fitz walked in he smiled. She was close to four months pregnant.

Once he saw the bump the first time it was everything. He spent time with the baby every night. He would rub coco butter on her stomach.

Fitz kissed his wife and went and took a quick shower before joining his wife in the bed.

Fitz said, "You look tired baby. What's wrong?"

Olivia smiled, "I am kind of tired. I want some chips with hot sauce but I am too lazy to get up. Then I looked in the mirror, and realized I am fat so I don't need to eat any chips."

Fitz shook his head, "Baby you are not fat. As a matter of fact at your last appointment Dr. Brown told you that are actually slightly underweight. As far as the chips I'll get them, but remember salt makes your feet swell so you may want to watch that but whatever you and the baby want I will get because you are still my beautiful wife so I don't care if your feet swell."

Olivia laughed, "No you are right. I shouldn't do the chips, but can you get me some peanut butter and apple slices. The baby and I are hungry."

Fitz jumped up, "No problem. Anything else."

Olivia shook her head. When he left out the room she could only smile. He always said that when she was pregnant that he would take care of her, and for the most part he did. Every now and then he would send Tom or Hal out or ask them to get what she wanted, but it was only when he absolutely could not do it.

She had been on an emotional roller coaster for the last couple of weeks. Pregnant hormones was a bitch. The brunt of her anger was taken out on him, and he never said a word. There had been times when she was upset with one of the kids, or her staff, or an agent. If he was around he took her lashing out which made her feel so bad when she thought about it. At the end of the day none of them had really done anything. Her emotions were just all over the place. He never let her apologize. He would always say that not only was she pregnant, but she was the pregnant First Lady.

She also knew that she missed being intimate with him, but physically she had not been able to do it. She was recovering from surgery and there schedules left no time for them to make love. Fitz would take care of her, and when he took care of her sometimes she had to remember that it was his tongue that fucked her and not his dick. That is how good it was. He wouldn't allow her to return the favor. He wasn't comfortable with her having to bend over, down, or anything to satisfy him.

She knew he was frustrated, but he never let her feel it. She knew he had to do something in his office and the bathroom to hold him over. Over the holidays he would make it up to him.

Fitz came back in the room with everything Olivia asked for and more. He knew that she was finally just getting her appetite back so he made her a sandwich.

Olivia didn't realize she was hungry until she seen the sandwich. He also placed a small side of chips on the plate with a pack of hot sauce. Olivia enjoyed it all. The peanut butter and apples were her desert.

Olivia kissed her husband, "You are the best. You treatment like a queen."

Fitz seriously said, "I am supposed to treat you that way. It will never change. I know this has been a lot for you, and I don't want you to be stressed."

Olivia nodded, "Thanks babe. Have we finalized going home for Christmas?"

Fitz nodded, "Yes I have it taken care of, but next Friday I have a surprise for you guys so we will head there first."

Olivia agreed. Fitz pulled her to him. He put the coco butter on her stomach and talked to the baby and they went to sleep.

Their last week in the White House the family took the time to thank their staffs for their hard work and dedication.

The staff was surprised that the couple had used the same planner that helped Olivia with Jerry's party to plan a party for them. They thought it was stupid to ask the staff to prepare for their own party. They set up a large tent and the entire staff from their COS to the cleaning crew were treated to a night of fun. They gave every employee a $1000.00 gift card to Wal-Mart. Olivia had Lauren & Melissa give her a list of all of the employees that had children. For each child they gave the employee an additional $500.00 gift card to Toys R Us.

While it sounded tacky as they gave them the envelopes they had them to sign a non-disclosure form. They didn't want to discuss taking care of their employees to the media. It was their money and their business. Although they knew that the staff may want them to get credit they didn't give to get points they gave because they could and they should.

As the staff opened up the envelopes that Olivia helped their teams put names on so it was personal. The couple also wrote a personal message of thanks that was inside the card.

Olivia could tell that they had made some families Christmas a lot better. That is what Olivia wanted. She wasn't sure how Fitz would take it when she asked, but he was all for it. He and the kids helped get everything together.

The First Family was very down to earth. They didn't demand respect. It was given because they respected their staff. They may not know them all by name, but they tried. Anyone who they dealt with on a regular basis they knew.

The week before Christmas the First Family began their vacation. Pictures were taken of them as they boarded Air Force One.

Everyone couldn't get enough of the pregnant First Lady who was still fashionable with her very round bump.

Olivia was tired which worked in Fitz's favor. She didn't ask any question she just wanted to sleep. Fitz went and made sure she was comfortable before coming back out.

The kids confirmed that the house was set. They had come with their Aunt Abby two days ago and everything was set. They went and got the house stocked with food and drinks. He asked about the room. Karen gave him the key. She confirmed that the designer said it was finished.

That was the one thing the kids were not aware of which was what was behind that door. They would all know soon.

They were set to land soon. Before he could get up Olivia sat down beside him. The nap had done wonders for her.

She talked with them for a few minutes. When they landed their luggage was transferred to the car. Olivia was confused why there was so much. She had packed a small luggage, but she noticed that her whole set was being put in the car. What was even stranger is that the kids seemed to be on the same page as their dad.

When they got in the car Olivia looked at all three of them. They smiled at her. The only thing that she could do was laugh.

Olivia asked, "I am the only one that doesn't know what is going on right?"

They all nodded. Normally she would have forced it out of them, but it didn't seem important. She was with her family. They were about to celebrate Christmas together. She wanted to enjoy it.

Fitz was shocked. He was prepared to answer her questions, but she just relaxed and let it go. It really made Fitz happy. It meant that she trusted him, and that she was letting some control go. However he did need to go ahead and explain where they were headed.

Fitz turned to Olivia. He was a little nervous now but it was now or never.

Fitz began, "Livvie, we had a dream since we were on the campaign. One day when we were done with the politics, and the scandals, and the grind of D.C. we would settle down in Vermont. I would become Mayor and you would make jam. When we were in Greece you shared with me that you still wanted that dream. I don't think I can be Mayor, but you can still make jam."

Olivia had tears in her eyes, "We are in Vermont. We are spending the holidays in Vermont this year."

The staff had the gate opened for them. They pulled up the drive way.

Fitz nodded, "Yes Livvie we are spending the holidays in Vermont, but not at a resort or a hotel. When we broke up you called me one night talking about our dream. Even though I had no idea if it would ever come to fruition I decided to make our dream a reality with the hope we would see it one day. So when we open the door you are about to see your home Livvie. I had a house build for us in Vermont. Abby, Lauren, Quinn, and the kids have helped me get the house ready with the staff I hired here. The kids came down and got the house stocked. They made sure the Christmas tree was put up as well as the decorations. I had our gifts brought down."

Olivia was overwhelmed hearing him tell her that he made their dream a reality without ever knowing what the end result would be for them.

Fitz continued and looked at the kids, "The key you gave me is to the nursery. Your mom allowed me to find out the sex of the baby. I had a designer come down and do the nursery for this house. I thought we could all work on the one for the White House, and your mom can do the one for the house in D.C. She also allowed me to name the baby so I have come up with a name that I hope you guys will like. So are we ready?"

Fitz looked at Olivia. She had composed herself, but she was holding onto him really tight. It was like she didn't believe it was real, but it was.

Tom opened up the door and they stepped out. The kids knew she would be overwhelmed because they were. The house was amazing, but it was really more about the whole property that made it such a great home.

The house sat on 28 acres. The house itself was over eleven thousand square feet. There was seven bedroom and eight baths. The fireplace on the main floor was designed specifically with Olivia in mind. The kitchen had stone tops. They had a screen in porch with a fire-place. The spiral case made Olivia feel like she was in a romance novel. On the second level was the library that he had also made Olivia's office. So one wall had all of her favorite books and classics that she told him she always wanted to have in her library. The room reminded her a lot of her office at OPA. His office was down the hall. The master suite was on this floor. It was behind french doors that passed for the moment.

There was another staircase that took them to the lower level where there was an entertainment room, spa, and gym. The gym area had a sauna, steam shower, and jetted tub. The property included a two bedroom apartment for Tom & Hal. They had already decided they were staying with them when they left office.

Outside he showed her the stone terraces, her pool, tennis courts, a hot tub, and two ponds. Fitz told her that he was going to have the pool enclosed so she could swim year round.

Fitz looked at Olivia, "I made sure to include everything you wanted in the home. All of the fireplaces, the library, a big property for us to live and enjoy. Do you like it Livvie?"

Olivia looked at her husband. She realized that he was nervous. He was really scared that she may not like what he done.

Olivia grabbed his hand, "I always say one day you won't be able to top yourself, but then I remember who you are. No one has done anything like this for me ever. It is everything and more. Once again the real thing is so much better than the dream. The fact that our first Christmas as a family is at our dream home is beyond special. Next year we can come back with our baby for their first Christmas. I love it. More than that I love you."

Fitz smiled, "Anything for my queen, but before we head to our room I want you to know the sex of the baby that is coming next Christmas."

Olivia was excited. She expected a nice traditional blue or pink room that looked lavish for their child. They found the kids in their rooms which Olivia told them both that she thought was them.

When Fitz opened the door all three of them were shocked. First of all because the room was neither blue or pink so it didn't tell them the sex of the baby.

Olivia felt like she had walked into an oasis. There was a mural on the wall of the ocean with palm trees. In front of the mural was a Chelsea Sleigh Crib in Antique Silver. The whole room had antique furnishing which she loved. He had a recliner in one corner, and a regency glider in another corner. Olivia loved it all. As she sat in the recliner she imagined feeding their baby looking at the ocean. Her body was relaxed thinking about it. She knew that would soothe the baby.

Fitz said, "We don't do normal. Normal has never been us. I couldn't see you wanting a traditional nursery. I figured if we were going to go with the blue theme it would be at the White House. I wanted a room that fit our personalities."

Fitz went over to the nursery shelf that had been covered and took off the sheet. Olivia gasped. She walked over to the shelf and just stared. The kids came over and smiled.

The shelf contained copies of all of her sonograms pictures so far. He had them put in antique frames. In the middle on each shelf was the name Fitz has picked for their baby, and she loved it.

She turned and looked at them. They could tell that she loved the name. Honestly they did too. They had to admit that their dad had done a great job on the room and the name.

Olivia was looking at her belly in the mirror. She was rubbing her belly. She grabbed Fitz's hands. Their fingers entwined Olivia said, "I can't wait to meet you Ayden Thomas Grant"

For the first time she felt the baby kick. Olivia was sobbing. The kids came over and whenever they said his name he would kick. Clearly in love with the name that his daddy had chosen. It was an emotional moment. When Hal heard them he came to the room and grabbed his phone out of his pocket to record it for them.

They could tell that this had tired Olivia so he moved her to the recliner. The kids sat on the floor with their heads in her lap.

Tom was now watching and took some pictures. The moment had caught Fitz off guard to see his teenager children bonding with their mom and brother.

Fitz had to leave the room for a moment go get himself in check. He had waited for moments like this for so long that it was hard to believe that it was happening. He always dreamed of days like today where everyone was happy. Actually seeing it was overwhelming.

Olivia noticed that Fitz had stepped out the room. Olivia told the kids to head to their rooms and shower and change. Give them an hour and they would decide if they wanted to cook or order dinner.

On the way out Olivia noticed on the dresser was a colorful alphabet quilt. It had the baby's name on it. Ayden Thomas. Every time she heard it she loved the name more and more.

Olivia opened up the French doors and walked into a haven. The master bedroom was exactly what she told Fitz would be her dream room. It had a Mediterranean feel. They was a skylight above their raised bed. She smiled because it was a California King sleep number bed. She loved the Italian furniture. She told Fitz that when she was in boarding school she went to Italy one time and loved their beds. She always wanted to go back one day and really enjoy the country.

She turned and noticed the fireplace. When they were at Camp David she told Fitz after they made love in front of the fire-place that she wanted one in their room so when they had kids they could still make love in front of the fireplace. She smiled.

There was two walk-in closets. When she walked in hers she laughed. It was a mini room. There was furniture in the closet. It was sections for everything, and to her surprise it was filled with many things already filled the closets.

The bathroom was modern. It was massive. Olivia told him that she loved the couple of times they got ready together in the morning. This bathroom had more than enough room for them. There was a jet tub, walk-in shower with a bench, double sinks, the toilet was actually closed in inside the bathroom to allow them privacy if they wanted while the other was in the bathroom. She loved the blue, white, and gray colors.

Olivia walked out and finally noticed her husband sitting on their private balcony. Olivia noticed he was in deep thought. She knew that this moment was big for him. She felt like this project was years in the makings. This was their dream that he wasn't even sure if it would ever become real. He loved her enough to not give up on them. To have her here to see it was everything. Even he had not anticipated a child being in the picture so soon so she knew that seeing them in the nursery was surreal. Feeling Ayden kick and being in a home that was built with them in mind brought everything full circle.

Olivia opened up the door and stepped outside. Fitz looked at her and noticed how refreshed she looked. There wasn't a hint of sadness or pain. For so many years when he looked at her he saw pain. He always prayed that one day he could take it away, and to see it gone was unreal.

Olivia caressed his face, "Women dream of a man like you. That prince charming that comes in and saves the day. That man who loves them with everything that he has, and doesn't have. When all hope is gone he still holds on, and sometimes he is not even sure why or how he is holding on. That man is you. I never had the courage to fight as hard and as long as you have. I look at this home, and I am beyond amazed at it. I look at rooms, furniture, and colors and remember all these small conversations we use to have. To see it for real is beyond amazing. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for loving me enough to fight. I can't wait to enjoy our life, our family, our future, our everything. You don't have to fight anymore baby. We won. You won the war. Relax baby you did good. The nursery was everything. The name is a hit. Thank you for making sure to include Thomas after his daddy. From now on we need to stop and smell the roses more. We work too hard not to enjoy life. Being here makes me realize that. Our careers are important, but they are not everything. Our marriage, our children, and our family are most important. We can't forget that."

Fitz held his wife, "You are right Livvie. Feeling Ayden and seeing the kids sitting with you and knowing that they are happy is everything. I don't want to think about the country until it is time to go back to D.C. all I want to concentrate on is our family. Explore the house. I want you to put your stamp on it. I just want to live."

Olivia kissed her with all that she had and smiled, "Ditto"

A/N-So Vermont is real. They are having a boy who Fitz named. So I will be updating all of my stories, but a couple of these will be finishing up soon. My birthday is Tuesday so for my birthday I am giving you guys a gift. A new story. It is an AU story that only uses the Scandal characters. A whole new story line. It is something that I have been sitting on for a while. I am not sure what you guys will think, but on Tuesday it will be out there to give your opinion good or bad.