We can't always get what we want.
Hello! This is my take on the last Oval Office scene if olitz had a child involved.
Okay I realize this is crazy and maybe I am but I just couldn't get this off my head. I'm still using Charlie as Liv and Fitz's son from my other stories but this is a completely independent one. I do hope you enjoy.
A/N: so in order for this to work Charlie would have been conceived during a deleted scene of "Nobody likes babies" and not closetgate as I had previously stated. Anyways thanks for reading!
I don't own Scandal
Chapter 3:
OPA. That had been her safest bet. When she called Tom he seemed utterly confused. "Miss Pope... I should tell the president about this..."
"No" She sat on the couch but Tom wouldn't allow himself to sit. "I need to deal with this without Fitz knowing, at least until I can figure out what I want. Promise me you won't say anything" Tom hesitated.
"Okay" He helped her pack her son and he drove her to OPA. He said he would stay with her and he did. Tom had always been the one rooting for her and Fitz, she knew that Tom not only had respect for Fitz but also a great deal of love. "Miss Pope?" He found her in her office where she had installed a playpen for Charlie to be in when she was working. He slept soundly inside of it.
"Thank you for doing this for me" She looked up and smiled sligtly. "I know it goes beyond your job's description" Tom walked closer to her, eyeing her son for a moment.
"When it comes to you or that child Miss Pope, I've never taken my job more seriously."
About an hour after she had left her home she had called her gladiators. "I'm sorry I called you at this hour."
"Liv, we are here for you" Harrison said and then had a silent exchange of words with her as he eyed Tom cuddling Charlie in the other room. "But why exactly are we here for?"
"There is actually a handful of people who know the truth about Charlie" Olivia spoke. Her eyes traveling to each member of the team. "Most of them are in this room"
"Something happened?" Huck spoke for the first time. "What happened Liv?"
"Someone else knows" Abby put in. "Someone who shouldn't"
Olivia took a deep breath. "I need you to trust me when I tell you I had no idea this would get so out of control. I owe everyone an apology"
"Tell us what we have to do" Quinn said determined.
"For now, I need someone other than Tom to stay. Abby?"
"Sure thing" She smiled. "I'll just get comfy on my office's couch"
"As for the rest of you" Olivia spoke. "I need to come up with a plan so, please grant me some time, I'll see you here tomorrow"
That's all they needed.
She could not bring herself to make that call. It was almost midnight when she had Tom call him. Tell him to come. She knew it was a risk. They had made an agreement but she couldn't not see him. She needed to feel safe.
"Hi" His baritone voice had been the most soothing sound she'd ever heard. Abby almost fell backwards when she realized Fitz had come over. Tom went over to his superior and whispered something in his ear.
"I'll be right outside" He told them both and dismissed himself by closing the main door.
"Liv?" He asked softly. "What happened? Are you okay?"
We're both fine" Olivia said looking back at Abby. "I just needed..."
"Tom told me, that you almost got attacked." He swallowed hard. Yes, she had not told Tom the whole truth. They didn't need to know. She wasn't going to tell Fitz that her father was the one behind of the lies and hurt that had ever come into their relationship. Amanda Tanner, Olivia suspected, Jake.
"Yeah but he was a lifesaver" Oliva said. "Come on" She offered him her hand and he took it. Abby's eyes widened.
"I'll just go..." she said quietly, handing the baby to Olivia.
"One of your gladiators?" Fitz asked with a soft smile.
"She's also my best friend" Olivia said. She let him go to the couch as she closed the door. "Here" She handed him her son. Even though Charlie was shy of six moths he seemed a very alert baby.
"Hey baby boy" Fitz placed him on his lap. "You smell nice" Fitz pulled him closer and the baby giggled grabbing his face with his small hands. Olivia just stared at them. "Aren't you as cute as your mommy?"
"Oh no" Olivia smirked. "He doesn't that from me"
"Of course he is" Fitz kissed the baby's tummy. "Are you going to tell me what happened?"
"Are you going to do what I told you?" Olivia asked playing the same deck of cards. "You have to win that second term"
"Liv.." He groaned throwing his head back on the couch.
"You made a promise. To me. To our son and to yourself. I need you to keep your word" She leaned closer so she could cup a side of his face. "We made a promise"
"I know" He tried to kiss her but she pulled back. "What happened?"
"Someone from my past. I just know that there are a lot of lives here at risk." Fitz's eyes widened in fear. "I need to lay low for a while. Let this scandal blow over"
"And that's going to happen if I play house with Mellie again?" Olivia nodded and she could see the heartbreak in his eyes. "We can't have any contact.."
"For how long?" He asked quickly.
"For as long as it's necessary. " She said gravely. Tom came into the office just as Liv was about to open her mouth. "Sir, it's Mr. Beene" Fitz's eyes searched for Olivia's.
"Good" Cyrus said. "I knew you were somewhat with Tom, are you sitting down sir?"
"Cy" Fitz spoke. He could feel the rage in Cy's breathing. "What's going on? Do you know what time it is?"
"I do sir, And I also know if my sense doesn't fail me that you are with Olivia. " It was an accusation. "But I guess in a way it's good that she hears it now."
"What Cyrus?!" Fitz tensed a bit too much and Charlie was sensing it.
"Her name has been leaked sir" Cyrus breathed out. "All it's done."
Okay so this had to be done in two chapters! One is here and the next one is the morning after. Will we see some Charlie and Huck bonding time? Maybe Quinn? Will Olitz get to say goodbye? And where do you think Liv is going?
Thank you so much for reading guys!
See you soon!