The week passed by smoothly as the rude comments about her and her family decreased. Reagan and Sam conversations finally graduated from texting to late not conversations. Olivia sensed something new about her daughters but brushed it off as a "teenager thing." She and Fitz had the twins to look after once the nanny left in the evening. Liv and Fitz took a moment to relax while the twins were asleep in the nursery and talk.

"Liv, what's on your mind? You've been really quiet today."

"What? No, I haven't." Liv moved her arm around Fitz waist and snuggled into his chest.

"As much as I love our cuddle time, I love our honest time as well. No secrets, Liv. What's on your mind?"

"I've just been thinking about Rae."

"What's wrong with her?" Fitz moved up on the couch now with a look of concern. Rae and Fitz had always bonded as a baby and she always ran to Daddy before Mommy for anything. It was safe to say she was a Daddy's girl.

"Nothing serious Fitz. She just seems different. I'm thinking it's a boy."

"Oh no, Liv. We are not having this discussion. Rae knows she's not allowed to date until she's 30. No boys for my girls. I'm the only man in her life." Fitz smiled proud of himself for making such beautiful Grant babies.

"Oh Fitz stop! You're being unreasonable. But it's probably me just being a mom. I'll talk to her tonight." Liv said. She knew it was more but she could never have this conversation with Fitz.

"So about finishing what we started last night.." Fitz began to kiss down her kneck.

"Fitz stop. Rae will be home any minute now. We've traumatized her enough one time." Liv moved her neck to allow him more access. Just as she wrapped her arms around his neck, the front door opened.

"I'm home!" Rae screamed as she threw her bags on the floor and went straight to the refrigerator.

"See, told you." Liv said as she quickly got up and headed towards the refrigerator.

"This is not over Liv," Fitz mumbled as he turned on the tv.

"Hey mom!" Rae turned around and found Liv leaning against the counter.

"Hey baby. How was school?"

"It was okay."

"Just okay? Come on, you're a freshmen in high school. There should be some stories. Cafeteria gossip, schoolwork, or boys?" Liv snuck in as she cut Rae's apple for get to snack on. Raegan turned around and looked her mother in her eyes. She knew her Mom would figure it out before Dad did and it was even harder to lie to her.

"Oh Mom, no!" Raegan shook her head as she took the apple from her mother's hand.

"I'm just being a regular high school freshmen minus the secret service."

"Babe, we're sorry about that. But you know why they're needed. Daddy's a..."

"Former president and you're a Fixer. Please don't remind me." Raegan's phone beeped with a text. She left it on her back pocket, not wanting her mom to ask her any questions.

"Aren't you going to get that?" Liv asked as she pulled out pans for dinner.

"Naw. Just probably an email from school. I'm going to go upstairs and kiss the twins and do homework. Is that okay?"

"Yeah baby sure. Dinner will be ready shortly." Liv kissed her forehead as Rae grabbed her books.

"So Daddy doesn't get a kiss?" Fitz appeared at the kitchen door. Leaning against the wall with his arms stretched reaching for his little girl.

"Of course Dad." Rae rolled her eyes playfully and kissed him on the jaw.

"Love you sweetheart. Go gladiator some homework."

"Dad! Don't ever say that again. It's sounds weird coming from you. That's mom's thing." Rae said and left from the kitchen.

"Did your daughter just call me weird?" Fitz asked as he helped Liv prepare dinner.

"Oh so now she's my daughter? Liv giggled as she boiled water for the noodles.

"She is. She's all you. Scary." Fitz says and shook his head. "So we're having my favorite for dinner?" Fitz smiled as he hugged Liv from the back.

"Yes. We're having spaghetti for dinner. Now stop or I will never finish dinner. Go check on your twins upstairs, it should be almost time for a bottle."

Fitz grabbed two bottles from the refrigerator.

"Ok, so now they're my twins?" Fitz laughed and threw a grape at her face. Liv laughed and continued to cook.

"Yes, because you all are so needy!"

"Love you Liv!"

"Love you more Fitz!"

They all sat around the dinner table talking and laughing about their favorite television shows and the latest entertainment news. Liv and Fitz always promised to have dinner together as a family during the week. Fitz was determined not to miss any more of his children lives. Raegan was finishing her dinner when she decided this would be a good time time to pop the question. Considering tomorrow was Friday and she had waited long enough to ask.

"So, I was wondering if I could spend Friday night with Karen? We're having a sleepover, just us two, and we'll stay up and paint each other's nails and watch romance movies. Yeah all of that." She managed to get all out without taking a breath. Another thing she learned from her mother.

"Yeah sure why not?" Fitz smiled at his daughter. "You all need some sister bonding time. That way I can go get Teddy from Mellie's this weekend and we "men" hang out."

"Mom? You're okay with it right?"

"Umm, yeah." Liv continued to feed Taylor. She looked in her daughter's eyes and felt instantly she was lying. She knew at that moment something else was going on. Her gut never lied.

"Liv, what's wrong?"

"Yeah Mom, what's wrong?"

"Nothing, it's fine. I was just wondering why you waited so last minute to tell me. Karen didn't even call to ask me, she usually never forgets stuff like this. But it's fine, I'll call her once the twins are asleep."

"Okay." Reagan smiled and took a bite out of her bread.

Liv had called Karen to confirm their plans, once the twins were asleep, and they both gave the same story. Liv found it odd but decided not to push them on it. They'd never lied to her before so she decided to believe them.

"My gut is wrong sometimes." She mumbled and climbed into bed under her snoring husband.

Friday at school seemed to pass slower than usual. Rae was nervous and excited about hanging with Sam on tonight. They text during their lunch break.

Sam: 2nite right?
Rae: yes! cnt wait! ;)
Sam: don't forget to send me your address where to pick u up 2nite.
Rae: ok. txt u after skool.

School finally ended and just like clockwork, Tom stood outside waiting for her to get inside the car.

"How was your evening mam?"

"It was great! Ready to see my big sis."

"Yes, I was told you would be staying with Ms. Karen tonight?"

"Yes. Stuff is already packed and in the trunk."

"Well let's go!"

They finally arrived at Karen's condo. She was finishing her internship in law school and had a job offer awaiting her next year. Tom took Rae'a bags to the front door as the door stretched open.

"Reagan! You're here finally. She ran and hugged her big sister. Oh hey Tom."

Rae and Karen said their goodbyes to Tom as he pulled out of the yard and made sure he was out of sight before closing the door.

"So when will he be here?"

"I text him your address, he said at 7. I need you to do my makeup. I need my hair curled. I need.."

"Woah! Baby sis. Slow down. It's a date not prom. I got you." Karen smiled and escorted her to the bathroom. Hours later after putting the finishing touches on her hair, Rae looked herself over in the mirror.

"Baby Pope!" Karen smiled.

And she was. She had her hair curled like her mother would wear hers. She wore her blue jeans and black Steve Madden boots with the heels. And a polo sweatshirt.

"Thanks Ker. Let me call mom. She's going to be calling soon."

"Hey mom, was just letting you know that me and Karen are having a great time already. Talk to you guys tomorrow. Love you."

" I left a voicemail, she didn't pick up. Okay it's 7, where is.."

*Ding, dong.*

"There he is. Go get it Kar, I have to grab my purse."

Karen ran to the door and opened it.

"Hey, you must be Rae's sister, Karen, right?" Sam stood at the door wearing a baby blue Polo shirt and dark blue jeans. His eyes were as dreamy as Rae described them to be.

"Right." She accepted his handshake. Just as Rae said, he was gorgeous.

"Come on in she's ready. So I didn't catch your name."

"Sam. Samuel Ballard."

"Okay, I'm ready." Rae called as she walked in the room.

"You look gorgeous Rae." He kissed her hand.

"Thank you."

"Karen, we're leaving. What's wrong, looks like you've seen a ghost."

"Nothing. You crazy kids have a good time. Be back by 11 Rae."

"I will, I will. Thanks again sis." She kissed Karen and left out the door.

*flashback*

"..So I didn't catch your name."

"Sam. Samuel Ballard."

*end flashback*

"OH SHIT! What have I gotten myself in to." As she closed he door, eyes big with fear.