Hello everyone. Thank you all for the amazing reviews I have gotten on this story. Come Back to Us and There is a Reason are not complete yet, but I had to get this idea written down. Thank you all for reading and as always... Happy Olitzing.

"Good morning." Liv said as Fitz wrapped his arms around her.

"Good morning only counts if you went to sleep the night before. We've done everything but sleep." Fitz said kissing her neck.

"It's been five years Fitz. Sleep or not, this is a good morning."

Liv laid there in Fitz's arms wishing the "good morning" could go on. They had such a wonderful evening of giving into one another and opening themselves up completely, and Liv wasn't ready for it end. However, she knew that they needed to talk. Since Fitz didn't want to last night, Liv knew she had to bring it up today.

"Fitz?"

"Yes Livvie?"

"We need to talk about Zion. About why I didn't tell you about him."

"I already know Livvie. You wanted me to reach my full potential. We both know that if I knew about him I would have never remained in office. We both know that you would have blamed yourself everyday for a choice that was mine to make. We both know that alone would have torn us apart. It hurt to find out that everyone I hold dear has played a huge part in knowing and raising him, but I am thankful they stepped up to the plate and helped when I couldn't."

Liv laid there quietly for a moment. Apparently Fitz did understand more than she realized. This was definitely a first. Fitz had always been the person who would dismiss the conversation to indulge in the conflict.

"When do you have to leave?" Liv asked not really wanting to know the answer. It had been so long since she had been in his arms. Now that he was back, she never wanted him to let her go.

After so many years of being apart, Fitz could still tell what was on her mind. Time. Time was always something there was never enough of. The harder they loved, the faster time went. No matter how well things were going between them the clock always ran out. In three weeks they will have all the time they need. As long as Zion is okay with it.

"I'm here until I absolutely have to go. Now is not that time, so relax and just focus on this moment. I've told you before that we are never going to be over. I am never going to be over you. Now sleep, Zion will be back before we know it."

"I can't sleep Fitz. I feel like I've been sleeping for years."

Fitz understood how Liv was feeling, he felt the same way.

"What is Zion like? What's his favorite color? Favorite food? What's his favorite book?"

"His favorite color is blue. He says it's a soothing color. His favorite food is macaroni and cheese, and his favorite book, according to him he won't know until he reads every book in the world. He does however favor Bunnicula."

"Aah Bunnicula the vampire bunny. That was a favorite of mine as well." Fitz said then fell quiet waiting for Liv to continue.

" Zion is everything. He's a lot like you. He's brilliant, far beyond his years. I just worry that he's too smart to survive in this world. He questions everything and doesn't like SpongeBob because the storyline shows "many discrepancies that no intelligent person would ever find amusing." TV time is always a challenge. Huck set our cable on a time delay so he can scramble or edit disturbing news stories. Earlier this year, he watched a story about the children of Ghana and didn't sleep for almost a week. As gifted as he is, Zion is a very sensitive child. It scares me... Cyrus loves him to pieces. He considers him to be the son he never wanted to breed himself."

"How have you done it? Raise Zion on your own and run the OPA? I can't imagine that it was easy."

"Cyrus was my rock. It's surprising, but he helped me keep it together. James, Huck, Quinn, Abby, Harrison and even Stephen all help out. Stephen moved back when he found out I was going to raise Zion on my own. They take turns watching him. This weekend he's going to Abby's. Huck has taught him how to build computers. They're working on a robot now. He's amazing in a game of chess, and he could sit and watch Wimbledon all day. It hasn't been easy but nothing worth it ever is. I cried myself to sleep a lot the past four years. I've cried for you, for us. I cried because Zion would never know his father. I cried when he first said Da Da and took his first steps. I cried because I knew I could never give those moments back to you. The moments I stole away from you. I am so sorry Fitz."

"Livvie I know you. You wouldn't have done it unless you considered all of the options and couldn't find a way out."

"I did and I couldn't. I wanted you to be the man I knew you could be. The man you deserve to be. I didn't want you to give up your dream for us."

"Have you missed me."

"I have missed you every one of the 1,713 days we were apart. I've never stopped thinking about you. I've never stopped being in love with you. I still belong to you."

"So, what's on the agenda for today?"

"Depending on what time Cy brings Zion home, which should be soon considering that you're still here, I was planning on taking him to the Smithsonian today. Ever since my father told him about the Mastodons he's been wanting to see the exhibit. Unless you can stay, then possibly a quiet day at home, just the three of us."

"That's the best plan I've heard in five years." Fitz said as he turned and pulled Liv closer.

Liv laid against Fitz's chest and held her face to his hand. She had always wondered where this would go, what would come next. Liv had spent so many years wondering if she'd be nothing more than his mistress. Now all of the answers were flooding in, but as happy as she should be in this moment, Liv was terrified. She and Fitz had never even been on a real date, yet they had a child together. They only knew things about one another they wanted the other to know. What if they couldn't see a future together knowing each other outside of politics.

"Stop Livvie. Stop with the worries. It's real. THIS is real. We are really together." Fitz said feeling Liv tense up in her thoughts.

"Fitz, as much as I want to, we can't just jump back into this. We have to go slow. For Zion. He needs to be eased into this. He doesn't know you yet. I talk about you a lot, but he doesn't know the living breathing Fitzgerald Grant. I just don't want him to get hurt."

"Then we'll ease into it Livvie. For as long as it takes. But we will be a family. We've yearned for this moment for far too long... So what do you want to do until Zion comes back?"

"I can think of a few things we can do to occupy our time." Liv said wrapping her arms around Fitz's neck pulling Fitz onto her. Fitz began kissing Liv but was disrupted by the sound of her stomach growling. Fitz rolled off of Liv and looked down at her. He knew she had never been a big eater, but who knows the last time she had actually eaten food and not just popcorn.

"Come with me, you've spent so much time taking care of Zion, I'm going to take care of you. I'll make us some breakfast and we can just be us for right now. We can pick this up after you have some food in you." Fitz said as he climbed out of bed and threw on his boxers.

Liv threw on her robe and followed Fitz into the kitchen. She walked over to the fridge and poured herself a glass of juice. As she walked over to the table Liv's phone rang.

"Cyrus, I was wondering when you'd be calling. What time are you bringing Zy home?" Liv asked wanting him to see Fitz before he had to leave.

Cyrus was silent on the other end of the phone and Liv knew immediately something was wrong.

"Cyrus what is it? Is it Zion? Did something happen?"

"Liv, I need you to come down to James Madison. There's been an accident. Zion and Ella were playing on the jungle gym and he fell and hit his head. He also has a really bad gash on his leg. The doctor says he may need blood. They say you should come down."

"I'm on my way." Liv said and hung up the phone. Everything in the room began to spin. Liv couldn't tell which direction she should go. She began to panic.

"Livvie, what is it?"

"Zion is in the hospital. He fell and hit his head. Cyrus says it's bad. He may need blood."

"Im coming with you."

"Fitz you can't. You have to consider the optics."

"To hell with the optics Livvie. He's my son. My blood runs through his veins. Im going."

Liv nodded and tried her best to remain calm as Fitz helped her into the bedroom to get dressed. Of course Zion had fallen a few times and he's had some injuries, but nothing as serious as this. They got dressed, headed into the SUV, and made their way to the hospital.

The entire ride which was only five minutes seemed to have taken hours. They entered the garage and Liv and Fitz were on their way up even before Tom had a chance to clear the floor. They reached the nurses station and they were directed to the room Cyrus was in. When they opened the door, Cyrus was shocked but relieved Fitz was there.

"Mr. President, Liv."

"What's going on Cyrus? What have the doctors said?"

"They wouldn't tell me much. Just that they are performing surgery to fix an artery his leg. They need blood from the parents. But Liv you can't give blood." Cyrus said reminding Liv.

"Livvie, what is Cyrus talking about? Why wouldn't a mother be able to give her son blood?"

Liv had found out during her six month checkup that she and Zion were two different blood types. He was O negative while Liv was B positive. She was told that she would never be able to give him blood because his body would fight it.

"I'm type B+. But Zion is type O-. His body will fight my blood." Liv said saddened at the fact she was hopeless against helping her son.

"So take my blood. He's my son. One of us have to be a match. Right?"

Moments later the doctor came in and updated Liv on the surgery. They stopped the bleeding, but he did lose a lot of blood. Liv decided to give blood anyway, just in case and Fitz did as well. They sat in the waiting room for what seemed like hours until the doctor returned.

"Ms. Pope, Zion is doing well and should be placed into a room soon. The president's blood was a perfect match to the child's and he is showing signs of improvement. There was no substantial damage done, and his biggest issue will be a possible scar on his leg. The cut from his head was superficial, but head wounds always bleed the worse. He will be in some pain for a few days so we will need to keep him here to monitor him. In two weeks time, he'll be running around the house once again."

The doctor looked at Fitz and could clearly see the worry through the joy in his eyes.

"Don't worry Mr. President. Your blood was unlabeled and I won't tell a soul he is your son. Your secret is safe with me."

Fitz's look turned to one of surprise over the doctor's choice of words.

"Mr. President you were a perfect match, yet Ms. Pope carried him and delivered him here in this very hospital. Even she wasn't a match. He looks exactly like you. It wasn't hard to put two and two together. Like I said, you're secret is safe with me."

Fitz looked at the doctor with sincere gratitude in his eyes.

"Thank you doctor." Fitz said and he watched her leave the room.

Fitz looked at Liv and could tell the wheels of her mind were beginning to turn.

"Livvie? What's wrong?"

"He does look exactly like you Fitz. There is no denying he is your son. There is no way the adoption angle would work. It would be too much of a coincidence. There's no way around it. If we do come out and say he's yours his days of being a kid will be over. His days of living his life in peace will be over. Zion will never have a normal life."

"Liv, he's three. He builds robots and tackles Moby Dick in a day. The kid isn't normal. He's special, but he's not normal. He deserves to have both of his parents in his life. Even if the adoption story did work, his life would still be full of secret service agents and media coverage. You are Olivia Pope and Fitz is the soon to be former president. Everytime you step out with him it is in some magazine, so much I'm shocked Fitz didn't know about him sooner. America loves to see you and your son. It's never going to stop. He may as well have the best security available. The two of you deserve to be happy Liv. I cant take this sadness anymore. Its been eight years." Cyrus said refusing to let Liv back out of happiness yet again. In the past five years, he's watched her cry, he's watched her come to the brink of losing her mind. All because Fitz wasn't there. He watched Fitz adopt scotch as a main food group all because Liv wasn't there. He wasn't sure he could endure seeing either of them that way again.

"You're right Cyrus. What we need to focus on now is Zion. How to ease him into a life with Fitz actively in it. We'll deal with the paternity bridge when we cross it."

Fitz stood up when he saw the doctor return to the waiting area.

"Someone's awake and asking for his mommy." The doctor said smiling at Liv. Liv ran out of the room and followed the doctor to see Zion. Fitz and Cyrus weren't far behind. Liv entered the room and saw the Zion laying in the hospital bed. He looked so tiny laying in the hospital bed, but the important thing was that he was awake and smiling.

"Mommy! I jumped off the jungle gym and now I have stitches!" Zion yelled reaching out for Liv. Liv walked over to the hospital bed and wrapped her arms around her son. She had no idea what she would have done if Fitz weren't there. Maybe it was a sign that it was time for him to be in Zion's life.

"Zion you gave mommy quite a scare. Don't jump from jungle gyms anymore ok?"

"Ok mommy. I won't." Zion looked around the room and frowned. "Mommy, is daddy here?" Zion whispered into her ear.

"He's right outside baby."

"Can I see him? I want to show him my huge superman bandage the doctor put on my boo boo."

Liv stood up and walked to the door. Fitz was just standing there waiting for Liv to come out and get him. He didn't want to intrude on their moment.

"Mr. President." Liv said realizing the nurses at their station. "There is someone that wants to see you."

Fitz's eyes brightened as he ran towards the room. He walked in and saw his son laying in the hospital bed.

"Hey sport, how do you feel?"

"You called me sport! I like that! Come sit with me!" Zion said, then whispered "daddy".

Fitz walked over to Zion and sat on the bed next to him. Zion leaned back against Fitz and threw his arms around him. Zion closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Cyrus walked into the room a few moments later. He saw the father and son laying together on the bed and really didn't want to disturb them.

"Fitz, Liv, how's he doing?" Cyrus asked feeling guilty the boy was hurt on his watch.

"He's ok Cy. He wanted his daddy and fell asleep. He hasn't asked for Huck Hound at all."

Cyrus nodded then looked at Fitz. "Mr. President, we should probably get going. The press corps arrived hours ago, and we are already going to have to slip in through the Blair House Tunnels.

Fitz looked at Liv and saw her eyes were full of understanding. Time had run out. They had their moment like so many other nights and just like the others, this too had to come to an end. Fitz's eyes told a different story.

"No. No Cy, you go back to the White House. I'm not leaving my son. Look at him. We just found each other, you cant expect me to walk out now. Even if it is for three weeks."

Cyrus looked at Liv praying she could talk some sense into him. There were only three weeks before he was scheduled to leave office, but he didn't need to conjure up any negative press. Liv knew what Cyrus was thinking and stood.

"Fitz, he's right. Your term is almost over. Then we'll be together as long as we want. Time won't exist then. You've got to finish strong Fitz. Don't make everything I've done, everything I've sacrificed be for nothing. Please." Liv said as she placed her hand on his cheek. Fitz looked down at Zion and knew she was right. Three more weeks wouldn't be that bad would it?

"I'll go, but I want an update every hour on the hour. Understood?" Fitz said as he slipped out of Zion's arms and kissed his forehead.

"Of course Fitz." Liv responded with a smile.

"And, I want to see you this weekend. I'll come to you. Abby may not have Zion, but I still want to spend time with you, and our son."

Liv knew she wasn't going to get out of that one.

"Of course. You'll have us all weekend which is only two days from now." Liv said trying to reassure Fitz.

Fitz looked at Liv then reached in his pocket and pulled out a piece of paper and a pen.

Zion,

Daddy had to go back to work but I will see you Friday night I promise. All weekend it will be me you and mommy. I love you with all of my heart son.

Love,

Daddy

Fitz folded the note and handed it to Liv."Make sure he gets this." Fitz said before he kissed her and made his way out the door with Cyrus, Tom, and Hal close behind.

Liv watched as the men entered the elevator and disappeared. She laid down on the bed next to Zion and held him in her arms. In two days Fitz would be back. In two days they'd be in each others arms. In two days, they could begin the process of getting their family to where it should be. Where it was meant to be.