Mellie stood in front of the mirror. Her hair was as high as a country music star's. The red dress was perfect on her and Ralph Lauren did a wonderful job of designing the perfect outfit for Virginia's newest senator. Allyson brought out the jewelry box so she could select some pieces. Each of them had a special story with them. Fitz had given her one when they were engaged and then when they were wed. She wondered now if they were picked out by him or by his father. She also wondered which Secret Service agent had made a trip to Cartier or Harry Winston for his new girlfriend.

She was nervous there was no doubt. Would he show up or not?

Fitz stood as Olivia put the jacket around him and then kissed him. Secret Service had moved the two of them towards the motorcade. Olivia was still not used to this part of the relationship. She was still not really his officially. He was going to the Capitol to be there to support Mellie on her big day. In his hands, he held a box containing a new string of pearls. It was Mellie's swearing in gift and probably the last time he would present her with a gift. Olivia understood the position she was in and was rather uncomfortable with it.

"I told you before that this is how I am going to get what we want." Fitz said as he held her hand. "I promised Mellie I would be at the swearing in for her if she signed the divorce papers."

"And do you trust her?" Olivia asked.

"She knows that if she tries something , it will destroy her. We both would benefit from mutual shared destruction. " Fitz answered. At that point the limousine stopped and the SSA agents opened the car door as the flashbulbs went off. Olivia made herself scarce as Fitz smiled and the cameras recorded every move he made. Olivia stayed in the car as it drove around to drop her off after Fitz made his typical entrance. The smile on Mellie's face was a mile wide as she realized he did show up after all.

"Fitzgerald !" she squealed as he took his place next to her. She planted a big kiss on his cheek as it left a lipstick stain that he laughed at when the press called his attention to it. It was another precious moment that was caught by the internet and tweeted all over social media. Olivia had found her way out of the car and then asked to be shown to the Senator's office. She had no desire to watch the show the President would perform for the First Lady and America.

Susan Ross stood proudly as Fitz and Mellie climbed the steps of the Capitol . It brought back the memory of his Inauguration. Mellie remembered how proud she was to see her husband be sworn in as President both times. She was sad that her children were not there and that Jerry would never be there at all. Mellie had tears in her eyes as Fitz held the Bible that she held when she held it for him. Even though he had nothing but contempt for her, he still had to admit he was proud she was finally coming into her own. In her own mind, Mellie imagined the day of her own Inauguration .

The audience clapped as she finished her pledge and then Fitz kissed her on the lips. As she leaned over he whispered in that deadly voice of his, "Remember what you promised, Mellie."

"Of course, Fitz" Mellie said as she took his hand. "We'll talk in my office." Leading him back away from the crowds, she knew she could use her feminine charms on him. She batted her false eyelashes at him and smiled. He stopped in the hallway and remembered the box in his jacket.

"I got you a present for your swearing in. It is a one of a kind pearl and diamond necklace from Cartier . It will be the last present you receive from me." Fitz took the necklace from the box and placed it around her neck.

"I knew you were sorry for what you did. I knew you were just angry and now you have realized what a mistake you have made. I forgive you ." Mellie purred as she moved her manicured nails across his jaw.

Fitz turned with shock "Excuse me?"

"Fitz, I forgive you for throwing me out. You realize what a great team we make. Our team can do it again for eight more years. We owe it to the country and to the kids. It will be such a memorial to Jerry as well. " Mellie said.

"Okay , I did this just so you would sign those papers. We are done. We are getting a divorce." Fitz stated as they opened the door of her office. One thing that Mellie didn't expect was Olivia in her office when they returned. She was looking through her emails when she heard the door open. Mellie was shocked. "What the hell is she doing here?" she exclaimed.

"She is here as a witness and as my girlfriend." Fitz said as he kissed her hard and fast. It was mostly to show Mellie exactly where she stood.

"I never said we were getting back together and we need to work on how to spin this divorce. The American public needs to know that the marriage is over . We both need to move on and I have kept Olivia in the dark long enough." Fitz took the papers from his pocket. "This is the final draft. My lawyer has looked it over and so has yours. I think I have been fair and the only thing it needs is our signatures." Fitz crossed his arms.

"And if I don't sign." Mellie said pointedly.

"Then I will be forced to use this file." Olivia said as she pulled it out of her Prada bag. "You forget I was on the campaign trail the first time and know every rotten trick that you pulled. This includes lying about the miscarriage, the affair with Paul Morley, forging Fitz's signature when he was shot, everything. And before you say anything about Defiance…"

Fitz took the file from Olivia. "I had no knowledge of it and will swear that Olivia was forced by duress. So you and Cyrus will go down for it. Add to it the jurors death and you are looking at jail time, Mellie. "

"And what about you and Remington?" she sneered.

"I was in the Armed Forces as a pilot and was only concerned with a question of defending our national security. I was merely following orders when I shot down that plane." Fitz defended. "I think what we need to do is admit to the American public and press that the twenty some years we were married was nothing more than a sham. We can both start clean then and I can either finish out my term or resign. I will make my mark as the second President in history to do so. I told you before mutual destruction when it comes to each of our extramarital affairs. But there is someone that I think wants to talk to you." Fitz opened the door again and the SSA agents rolled the wheelchair through.

"Andrew !" she exclaimed. He was a little bit grayer and bent over in the chair but he still had the same twinkle in his eye when he saw her. He was dressed in one of his own suits and his hair was combed.

"So proud of my Mellie." He managed to say . He extended his arms to her. She ran to him and bent down to the wheel chair. She couldn't believe she had the same feelings again. He ran his fingers through her hair sprayed hair and then touched her cheek tenderly.

"I love you." He stumbled through the words. "Do you still love me?" he asked eagerly with bated breath.

"it's over?" Mellie said as she turned to Fitz to make sure.

"Over." Fitz said.

Olivia took out her phone and then spoke. "Abby, call a meeting of the White House press corps. We have a statement to make. The President and First Lady have come to an agreement. The marriage is over ."