I just wanted to say thank you so much for everyone that left reviews on the first chapter! I was absolutely thrilled that so many people liked it.
For those of you who said that if Olivia was going to flip out on Fitz she needed to flip out on Jake as well, you're in luck! Hope you all like the second chapter! :)
Jake was sitting on the couch enjoying the Redskins game when Olivia strutted into the apartment, slamming the door as she did so.
Jake paused the game and looked at her worriedly.
"Liv? Is everything alright?"
"I'm going to tell you the same thing that I told Fitz."
"You saw Fitz?"
She put her hand up in protest. "That's not important. Like I said, I am going to tell you the same thing that I told him."
"And that is?"
"I learned something tonight. Something that I've always known but was too blind to realize. I. Am not. A dog. I don't get summoned, yelled at, or hit when I do something wrong."
"Hit? Liv, did Fitz…"
"No. Of course not. But you aren't any better, are you? You've psychically hurt me twice, Jake."
"The first time was an accident. The second time…I never got the chance to apologize for."
"I know you were pissed at me. I know that I had just ruined your entire world at the time. But that did not give you the right to push me up against a door and choke me. That was not okay and I don't know why I ever let it seem like it was okay. But it is going to stop."
"It's never happened since then! Liv, where is this coming from? If the president hurt you…"
"Enough. We're done here."
"What? No, Liv. We're happy. We've had a good thing going. Please don't give up on us that easily."
"No! I'm done with you, I'm done with Fitz. I need to figure things out for myself. I need to do what's best for me."
"And you don't think that can be me?"
"You're abusive, Jake. You have no problem hurting me when it benefits you. I don't want to have to walk on eggshells around you."
"Olivia, we have been fine for over two months. This has never once been brought up. Where is this coming from? If Fitz did something to hurt you, please tell me."
"Enough about Fitz!" she yelled. "This is not about Fitz, it's about you! I don't owe you an explanation. I'm just finally realizing what I should have months ago. Now please, get whatever stuff you have with you and leave."
He stared at her for a couple seconds before grabbing his keys and his jacket.
"I love you, Liv. Whether you believe me or not, I do."
He leaned in and kissed her on the cheek.
"Good-bye Jake."
"Good-bye, Liv."
Fitz was sitting in his office going over some papers. There was a knock on the door, as Cyrus let himself in.
"Here you go, Mr. President." He handed Fitz a folder. "A list of the best therapists in DC, along with profiles, background checks, etcetera."
Fitz flipped through the folder, observing each candidate. "This is great work Cy. Thank you."
"Anything for you, sir. May I ask how this came about, though?"
"Let's just say, I got a good kick in the rear end."
"Olivia?"
He nodded. "Well, I guess I will have to thank her."
"No!" Fitz exclaimed, jumping out of his seat. "She doesn't know I'm doing this. I don't want her to know."
That's when it all clicked to Cyrus. "You're not doing this for yourself. You're doing this for her."
"Both, Cy. I need this."
"I think it will be good for you sir. It will…"
The sound of the door being barged in to interrupted Cyrus's sentence.
Fitz saw who it was, instantly getting pissed off.
"Jake? What the hell are you doing here?"
Jake came charging at Fitz, pushing him up against the wall.
"What did you do to her?!" Jake exclaimed.
Cyrus stood and watched, wondering if he should do anything.
"I don't know…what you're talking about." Fitz said in between breaths.
Jake had a hold of his throat, his oxygen levels slowly decreasing.
"Captain Ballard, I suggest you take your hands off of the president."
"Not until he tells me what he did to Olivia!"
Fitz stared into his eyes enraged before kneeing Jake right where it hurts.
Jake fell to the ground, as Fitz looked at Cyrus.
"Cy, I think Jake and I need the room."
"Sir, are you sure?"
"I'll be fine Cyrus."
Cyrus looked between Jake and Fitz before exiting the room.
"Do you want to tell me what the hell you were thinking?"
Jake was still laying on the ground, trying to regain his strength and composure.
"Did you hurt Olivia?" he whispered.
"Excuse me?"
"Did you…hurt…Olivia." he yelled, putting emphasis between each phrase.
"I don't know what you're talking about."
Jake slowly started to stand up, panting like a dog.
"Olivia came home and told me she's tired of being abused both psychically and emotionally. I would assume that has something to do with you."
"What goes on between Olivia and I is none of your business. You don't get to waltz your way into the Oval Office and confront me."
"I swear to God Flyboy, if you touched her in any way that can be considered abusive…"
Fitz stared at him, anger fuming inside of him. "You listen to me, Jake. You are not a hero. You may think that you're her hero, but you are a coward. What kind of man stays with a woman who knows that she will never love him?"
"You piece of…"
"No. We are done here. According to Olivia, we're done. You won. So get the hell out of my office."
Jake thought for a few seconds before getting up in Fitz's face.
"You're right, Fitzy. I did win. Stay away from Olivia."
He walked towards the door, when Fitz stopped him.
"Jake! The next time you so much as step one foot in the White House, I will end you."
Jake turned around and looked at him, then turned back around and exited the room.
Fitz stood and stared at the door for a couple minutes before walking over to his desk. He sat down and went through the folder once again. He was determined to find an extraordinary therapist that would help him become the man that Olivia Pope not only needs, but deserves.
So Jake lied to Fitz about Olivia just to twist the knife a little deeper, huh? Also, I have a job for anyone who cares. In the next chapter, Fitz begins seeing a therapist. Rather than having him flat out say Olivia's name, I wanted to have a code name for her.
What do you all think it should it be? I was going to go with Sweet Baby, but I'm not too sure about it.
Let me know all of your opinions! :)