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A/N: Hi family, I'm not sure how this chapter will look or upload. I'm using google docs now and hopefully it works. Sorry for the delay, but to tell you the truth I almost just gave up trying. Hopefully this works.

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Waking up to Olivia still in his his embrace with her head on his chest, Fitz wonders if asking Olivia to acompany him to his father's funeral was appropriate. He didn't want to wake her but he needed to get going. Thankfully he set up the service viewing most of the day and did not need to attend. The last hours was for him and his personal guest only. He really wanted Olivia to be one of those people and glad that he asked her and she agreed to accompany him.

Finally deciding to move his limbs he slowly lifts Olivia from his chest, delicately laying her head on a sofa pillow. He then take the cardigan and covers her. After placing a soft kiss upon her forehead he exits the home locking the bottom lock as he leaves. Getting into his car he looks back at the beautiful home Olivia has taken residence in and smiles. For the first time in a long time Fitz feels a sense of peace and exicitement. Dealing with the passing of his father was now easier to deal with having Olivia by his side. He couldn't explain it but Olivia came into his life a the perfect time. He had no plans on letting her go. Thoughts of the small beautiful house with the white picket fence and the welcoming feel to it made Fitz see how small simple living could be in his near future.

Mellie always wanted everything big. His father live accourding to his means, but Fitz was a simple laid back type of man. He didn't care to be the center of attention. He just wanted to be happy with someone he loved. Someone willing to create a future with and create an exstention of each of them both in the form of beautiful children. Something inside of him told him Olivia was the one to create that with him. He sends her a text before pulling off.

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Olivia finally awakened and begin to look around for Fitz. A part of her was sad at the feeling that he had left without saying goodbye. She grabs her phone that was on the table and sees a text from Fitz. She reads it...

FTG- Hi my Livvie. Sorry I didn't wake you but you were sleeping so peaceful. I have some things to take care of before my father's services but if you need anything before we meet up, give me a call. I enjoyed being there with you. I look forward to our time together. The car will be arriving at 3:30. I'm counting down the minutes until a see your beautiful face again...Fitz(heart emoji)

Olivia smiles and sets down her phone before heading to the bedroom and preparing for her day. It was now a little after noon when the doorbell sounded. Olivia was perplexed at who it could be. She quickly made her way to the front and peeped out of the window. There was a woman standing on the porch. Olivia yells out "Who is it?" The woman answers. "Umm, hi I'm the neighbor from directly across the street. My name's Kimberly." Olivia momentarily hesitates but then opens the door. "Hi, Kimberly how may I help you?"

Liv picks up on Kimberly's nervous energy. "I just wanted to stop by and welcome you to the neighborhood. I see that you moved in a little bit ago. I kinda of keep an eye on the place for the owner, Huck. He hasn't been around as of late, so I figured he finally rented the place out." Kimberly anxiously states.

"Oh, well thank you." Olivia responds after noticing a baked dish in Kimberly's hand. "Huck never mentioned you or any of that information."

"I'm sorry if I'm intruding or interrupting you day. I just made these baked brownies as a welcome offering, also they're Huck's favorite, so please save him at least one or two." Kimberly giggles. Olivia picks up on Kimberly energy and realizes she has a crush on Huck...maybe. She would have to confirm with him whether or not he knows her. "Oh, okay. Tell you what I can call him right now if you'd like?" Liv throws out to see Kimberly's reaction.

Her face lights up. "Okay that would be nice. I don't want you to think i'm crazy or anything like that." Kimberly reponds with exicitement. "Give me one moment." Olivia states closing the door even though she stood outside the screen door on the porch. She retrieves her phone and calls Huck before she reopens the door. Huck answers on the first ring. "Hey Liv." "Hey, there's a woman on my porch with brownies claiming to know you. She says her name is Kimberly. Do you know her?" Liv rushes out

"Oh Kim, yeah, sorry forgot to tell you about her. She lives directly across the street and keeps and eye on the hous for me. I've since changes my number and didn't give it to her. She's okay."

"Okay, well that good to know. I will just invite her in and chat for a bit. I'm really lonely and bored."

"She's good Liv."

"I think she likes you Huck." Liv states but Huck doesn't respond immediately. "She's good Liv, I have to go." He hangs up and Liv laughs at his behavior before returning to the door. "Well Kimberly looks like Huck verifies knowing you. Would you like to come inside?" Liv offers feeling the need to have someone to socialize with.

"Oh, No really I was just welcoming you and wanted to offers you some baked browies. I don't want to intrude."

"Nonsense. You are not intruding. I welcome the company, and the brownies. Please come inside."

"Well, if you insist." Kimberly catches the screen door as Liv opens it for her and steps inside."

The two take a seat and immediatley begin chatting. "So Kimberly how long have you known Huck?' Liv questions

"Well, It's been a little over two years, but I don't really know him per say. He was working on the house one day and I came over and offered browinies. He was a bit shy at first but he thanked me and that was all I could get out of him. So I came over each day and brought him what ever I could think of, lemonaid, baked goods, sometimes dinner. He would always thank me and continue on with what he was doing." She shrugs but continues. "Finally he begin to talk a little more as he finished working on the house. Once he was he was done he asked me to keep an eye on the property and if anything seemed out of place or strange to dial this number that has been since disconnected once you moved in." She finishes with a sumber voice.

Olivia's curiosity got the best of her so she asked the question that plagued at her. "Do you have a crush on Huck?"

Kimberly looked up with surprise. "Is it that obvious?"

"Yeah kinda."

"It's just something speacial about him. He has this mystery about him that intrigues me. I also think he's really handsome in a rugged kind of way. He's corky, like me but seems shy. Actually I think he's sexy in a mystical kind of way. So I guess to answer you question, yes I may have a crush on Huck, but I don't think he even notices me."

"Well if it's any consolation, he stated you're a good person, which means he trusts you."

"That's something, right? I mean I'll take that." Both women broke out into laughter.

After about an hour Kimberly left and Olivia decided to pick out what she wanted to wear when her cell phone rang. "Hello?"

"Hi." Was all he said, but it was enough to make Olivia's heart palpatate. "Hi."

"I was just thinking about you and wanted to hear your voice."

"Really?"

"Really, and check in with you of course."

"I appreciate that. I will be ready when the car arrives. Will you be inside? I really don't want to arrive alone."

"For you Livvie I'll be where ever you want me. Yes I will be inside." Fitz answered even though he originally hadn't planned on riding in the car he sent for her. "Do you need anything beautiful?"

"No. I think I have everything covered." They both said their goodbyes and ended the call.

The large black BMW SUV pulled up in the driveway at 3:30 on the dot. Olivia stepped outside and Fitz greeted her at the back of the truck opening the door for her. "Hi."

"Hi." Fitz responds with a huge smile before leaning in for a kiss before they both slide into the back seat of the truck. In route live break the silence with a question. "How did the viewing go?"

"It went well considering. Hopefully only my family will already be there and everyone else will be gone. I have strick instructions to only allow those on a list after 3."

Liv wanted to ask about his now ex-wife but decided against it. Once they arrived she wished she did. The moment Fitz helped Liv out of the truck a woman begins yelling.

"Oh so this is why you didn't put me on the family list, because you brought your whore. Who is this Fitzgerald!" Mellie yells "A black whore at that. You left me for her? I'm appealing the divorce because evidently I wasn't the only one cheating. You violated the prenup, and I will get my justice." Mellie continued as Fitz ignored her as best as he could. "Who are you, and why are you with my husband?" She directs her tirade towards Olivia. Fitz steps in front of Olivia. "Mellie i'm only going to say this once. Leave! Now! You have no right to be here nor do you have any right to speak with my guest and girlfriend for any reason."

"Your girlfriend! You bastard! You played me. I going to sue you and this whore."

Olivia steps around Fitz and directly in front of Mellie. "Mellie is it? One, call me another whore and find yourself being dragged across this concrete. Two my name is Olivia. It would be best if you'd remember that. Three, According to Fitz you two are divorced and you no longer have any claims to him or who he's with. Four, this is not the time or place to get your ass whooped by this black women, and Five, try me if you want to and you'll find out just who I am!" In that moment Fitz nods to his security and they step in to remove Mellie from the premises.

Turning to Oliva Fitz is nervous "Livvie, I'm so sorry. I didn't know she would be here."

Liv grabs Fitz by his chin and pulls him to her and pecks him on the lips. "Don't be sorry, be informative next time. Now shall we go inside." Fitz smiles and they join hands and walk inside of the funeral home as Mellie still yells threats and other disrespectful things in their direction.

Olivia was nervous at the amount of family members she would encounter, but was shocked at how few there were. Fitz stopped and hugged and older gentleman. Uncle Cy this is my lady Olivia. Olivia this is my uncle Cyrus Beene-Grant."

They greet each other. "Unc, where is you husband?" Fitz questions

"James is in the mens rooms gathering himself. You know he's emotional." Fitz chuckles as James approaches. "Heyyy nephew." He somberly states. "Hey uncle James. You holding up okay."

"Hell no. My damn brother in-in-law dead. He's the only rich man that ever loved me, besides my Cy boo."

"Oh you saying I don't love you unc?" Fitz fake being offended

"No nephew, I just thinking before you became an adult with your own money. No offense...wait who is this beautiful soul?" He questions looking at Olivia.

Fitz smiles with pride. "This is my lady and girlfriend Olivia. Baby this is my uncle Cyrus's husband James."

"Nice to meet you James. I can already tell we are going to get along."

"Me too Ms. Olivia. It's not just because you are beautiful, but your taste in clothing tells me we will certainly be shopping together."

Olivia was smiling at how Fitz family found joy in such a moment that most would be mourning. The service was a sumber one. Not many family members to speak of. The service was quick and the military send off was amazing. They really knew how to send a person a final goodbye. From the tune of the horns to the gun salute, it was nothing less than amazing to Olivia.

After the barial Liv, Fitz, Cyrus and James had dinner together before Olivia and Fitz headed back to Fitz's father's home. He decided to stay there since giving Mellie the marriage home in the divorce settlement. Fitz was more than wealthy with his father's passing and could purchase any property that he wanted but he was a fugal man who never flaunted his wealth. He like to live simple. He loved his father's home but he couldn't emotionally deal with living there without him. The memories of him suffering and dying was to much. He would be putting the home up for sale soon.

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Eli was livid watching his daughter parade around with Fitz. He had been following them since they left the funeral. He was not willing to allow Fitz to take his daughter from him. He hated that he had somewhat lost control over her. Thoughts of having Fitz killed crossed his mind several times. Fitz had security around him now so that was a deterrant. He wanted to make Fitz pay for turning his daughter against him. Not accepting that is was his own doing. A part of him wanted to waltz up to Fitz front door and confront him and drag Olivia out of there, but he's not that bold, and usually have others do his dirty work. He would bid his time but first he needed Tom to come to his location so that he could keep and eye on Olivia and figure out if she is residing here or somewhere else.

Once Tom arrived at his location he headed home. Tom was left with instruction to bring Olivia home but to be sure she was alone when he made his move. Just after nine a car pulled up to Fitz's father's home. Fitz walked Olivia to the car, giving her a kiss before returning back inside of the home. Just as Tom was about to pull off to follow the car Huck appeared out of the darkness pointing a gun at him. Tom hits the accelerator on his car as bullet flew his way. Rapid fire silently came from Huck's gun, piercing the windshield of Tom's car, striking him in the head, neck, and chest. Tom's body slumped forward as the car lost speed.

Huck walked towards the now slow moving car breaking the driver's window. He reaches inside unlocking and opening the door before pushing Tom's dead body over to the passanger seat, driving off without a single witness in site. He desposed of Tom's truck after crushing it at the junk yard. He simply cut Tom's body up before cremating his remains.

Eli would wake in the middle of the night with Huck standing over him. He jumps from fright. "Huck what the hell are you doing in my house?"

"You sent Tom to hurt Olivia?"

"What!? No! What the hell are you doing here?"

"You should have left Olivia alone. You put Tom on me and now he's dead."

"You came to kill me. Olivia will never forgive you."

"I would never cause Olivia that kind of pain, but I will keep you from ever harming her again."

Before Eli could respond the night light that was on went out and the room became pitch black. The wait of Huck's body was on him with his forearm in his throat and a niddle in his neck. He felt paralized moments before he lost consciousness. Huck stood and grabbed Eli's cell phone and dialed 911 before placing the phone in his hand and walking out of his room and home into the night.

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It was a little before midnight when Olivia's phone rang. She groaned before answering. "Hello."

"Hi, the is Momorial General Hospital calling to speak with Olivia Pope."

Rising to turn on her night lamp. "This is Olivia."

"Miss Pope we have a Elijah Pope who was brought in due to him sufferring from a stroke. He was able to dial 911 before things turned bad. Can you come to the hospital and meet with the doctors?"

"Oh my god, is he alright?" Panic evidant in her voice.

"Ma'am the doctor's are working on him know. You're his emergency contact, will you be coming soon?"

"Ah, ah yes. I'm on my way." Tears immediately clouded Olivia's eyes. She was a nervous wreck and couldn't think clearly. She was afraid she wouldn't be able to drive so she called Fitz.

"Hey Livvie is everything okay?"

"No. The hospital just called, it my father, he had a stroke. I...I don't think I can drive so i'm going to catch and uber."

"No Livvie that a 4 hour drive. Go to the Manchester airport. I will have a private helicopter waiting for you. It's a small airport so just walk up to the desk and give your name. I will be waiting for your arrival, but first I need you to calm down baby."

"Okay, okay. I'll just catch the uber to the airport because i'm not familuar with this area."

"Okay. I will stay on the phone until you get to the airport. Did they say how he's doing?"

"They just said the doctor's are working on him."

They continue to talk as live pulls up the Uber app and orders a ride. They hang up once Olivia arrives at the airport and is taken to the helicopter. She was so thankful for Fitz in that moment.

As promised Fitz was waiting for Olivia's arrival. She fell into his arms as tears fell from her eyes. They drove directly to the hospital. Once there they met with the doctor's and was told that Eli had a massive stroke and may not survive. They couldn't find the cause of his stroke and that the next 24-48 hours would be crucial, but if he continued to stablize he had a good chance at recovery. They were not sure how bad his brain was effected and could only wait for him to wake up to tell what if any damage there is. Olivia and Fitz stayed at the hospital until morning, hoping for a change in her father's condition but there was none.

Olivia and Fitz were finally able to see Eli. Surgery was not needed after mounds of tests were done. He had a brain stroke but no blood clots or blockages were found. They couldn't really explain it but all signs lead to stroke and him not waking up was another concern. Olivia decided she needed to stay near the hospital and of couse Fitz was in agreement and told her she could stay with him.

After spending some time with her dad she and Fitz left to go get rest and a shower. After showering Fitz offered Olivia one of his shirts to sleep in. Once their heads hit the pillow they both were out wrapped in each other's arms as Olivia cried and Fitz comforted her.

The following morning Fitz was up early to prepare breakfast as Olivia woke the smell hit her nose and she smiled. It was short lived however because her father came to the forfront of her mind. She thoought about Huck and the fact she hadn't informed him so she gave him a call. "Hey Liv."

"Hey Huck, umm my father had a stroke and is in the hospital so i'm going to be staying with Fitz until further notice. Are you near the house or in the city?"

"Sorry about your dad, but i'm near. What do you need?"

"Can you go by the house and pick up me some clothes?"

"Sure Liv."

"Okay, in my closet I need four pairs of jeans, four blouses. They're color coordinated so, on from each color group, four pairs of slacks from each color. In my 2nd and 3rd dresser drawer can you grab four pairs of stretch colored pants, four t-shirt, one from each color stack. I'll just purchase everything else I need."

"Got it. What hospital is Eli at?" He question even though he already knew the answer.

"Memorial General. He's in a coma and hasn't woke up yet. They think he may have brain damage but they're not sure."

"Hell be okay Liv." Huck stated already knowing the prognosis of what the drug does to a person. He knew he couldn't kill Eli but he needed to stop him from coming after Olivia. He knew that once he did wake up his memory would be gone. He'd become a better father if he didn't remember and couldn't speak on anything if he did.

Until next time...Keke