Hey everyone, so I didn't get any reviews on the last chapter, on the flip side I didn't get any negative reviews, so that's good. Now I'm trying to keep this story pretty cannon so I'm using events from the trail that were shown in the flashbacks to the trail in "A Criminal , A Whore, An Idiot and A liar". Hope you enjoy :)

Next morning: Grant campaign headquarters

They all sat in a circle, Olivia, Billy, Fitz, Mellie, Cyrus, Hollis and Verna, listening to a young blond pollster break the news that they were ten points down. The debate had been a catastrophe, even flaming conservatives agreed that Reston had won. The whole campaign was struggling to think of ways to help save this sinking ship. Today They were just trying to keep their spirits high as they headed to Ohio the state that almost always decided the election. Once they got on the plane, Olivia sat down next to a very grumpy Cyrus, Billy sat across from her, and a minute later Hollis Doyle sat down.

"As the individual helping financing this little enterprise, I'd like to feel like I'm getting my money's worth"

"We've still got a month left, plenty of time to turn things around" She reassured

"Really because you said that last month and things have gotten worse" He pointed out, suddenly Mellie walked up to with some polls in her hand sat down.

"Those numbers are fatal" she scoffed

"What this campaign needs is a big pointy boot kick square in the ass" Hollis suggested

"I was thinking….maybe it's time we brought in some help "Mellie said with a hint of hesitation in her voice

"He's not gonna like it" Cyrus pointed out

"He will learn to like it"

"You talking about Jerry?" Hollis asked

"Fitz's father that's brilliant, I wondered why he wasn't on the trail I figured maybe his health wasn't good?"

"Oh it's good, Fitzgerald Thomas Grant the seconds gonna bury us all"

"Fitz has been very clear about his father, he'll never agree to it "Cyrus explained

"That was then, this is 10 points down"

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3 hours later-

They touched down in Ohio to hundreds of screaming fans. They drove to the hotel, and checked in. Mellie said she would talk to Fitz about Jerry, but from what Olivia deduced Fitz and his father were mortal enemies. After they checked in they all headed to their rooms, Olivia was standing in the elevator on her blackberry when Billy joined her.

"So how long do we stay here?"

" 2 days, then we head to Nevada , then to Florida , and then back to D.C."

"Wow, all this traveling is one thing I will not miss about the trail" He admitted

"True, but I mean I saw parts of America I would never have gone to otherwise so ... that's true. "

"That's true, I like the traveling , but I definitely won't miss the living out of the suitcase part"

"Really, I thought guys didn't care about that stuff"

"They don't , but I'm horrible at making decisions so , it literally takes me hours to pick clothing so having them in a suitcase doesn't help"

"Oh my god you're a princess" she teased as the elevator door opened. The second the door opened they could see Mellie and Fitz arguing.

"Oh god, that looks like something for a campaign fixer not a princess." He said pointing at Mellie and Fitz before hurrying away.

"I hate you" she teased before hurrying over to the fight

"… I CAN WIN THIS ON MY OWN!" Fitz barked

"I need to point out that voices carry, I might suggest continuing this conversation in a room" Olivia purposed

"You talk to him, he actually listens to you" Mellie barked

Fitz and Olivia stared at each other.

"You really should consider this governor…."

"'What did I say about calling me that" He interrupted

"As I was saying…. You should consider it, you're father is a self-made man, 2 terms governor…."

"4 terms senator. I know, but I don't want him here!"

"Be quiet , the last thing we need is the press knowing that you and your father hate each other" she whispered

"Fine, why don't we continue this conversation in your room"

"Fine" she said as they headed to her room and closed the door.

"Let's cut to the chase Olivia , if I agree to this what do I get out of it?"

" A much better chance of winning the election"

"No… No... No, I don't mean in a analytical sense, I mean in a physical sense"

"So let me get this straight if I sleep with you then you will agree to do what's best for your campaign… that's crazy"

"So is that a no?" he asked with a sly grin. Olivia knew it was wrong, prostituting herself out to help win the election, but she didn't have a choice. If big Jerry didn't come on the trail then they would lose the election, and loosing wasn't an option.

"Fine I will give you a blowjob but that's it" she said dropping to her knees.

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The next morning:

"Olivia Pope how did you do it" Billy asked

"What are you talking about Billy?"

"Get Fitz to agree to his father"

"It's not that big a deal"

"Cyrus was about to blow up with happiness, I think that's a big deal."

"Well I just hope he can help the campaign"

"Oh he definitely can, I saw him speak at some senators gathering, he's amazing"

"Okay so when he shows up, try not to go all fan girl on him"

"I hate you" he teased

"I try" she said with a smirk

"You do need to be careful though" he warned

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28 days before the general election:

It was a week before the last debate, the last chance to turn things around before the election. Everyone was in debate prep mode, trying to avoid a catastrophe like last time. Jerry had shown up earlier, angering Fitz and charming the crowd. After that they had participated in a very tense dinner which involved Fitz lashing out in front of everyone. After a few tense moments Olivia excused herself and headed to the elevator , just before the door was about to close Fitz entered the elevator

"You didn't wait for me" he said moving towards her, he stank of scotch and was clearly lubricated

"We can talk in the morning she said not looking up from her blackberry"

"Or we can go to your room and talk…. Or not talk"

"Fitz you're drunk and sad, you should get to bed"

"I'm trying to get to bed" he slurred

"No Fitz stop" she said forcefully pushing him off of her "If you want to talk, we can talk , you can get a cup of coffee sober up…."

"No" he mumbled grabbing her thigh and trying to kiss her

"Stop!" she said slapping him as the elevator door opened and Mellie stop their

*Hey everyone , more drama to come I promise, until next time*