Liv Va 3 The visit
Liv saw the car pull up as she settled on the porch to read her often read favorite Rita Brown novel. This was the first work by her favorite author that she had read and she always included it in her down time, it seemes to relax her.
She did not pay much attention but looked up, to see a pair of feet clad in Italian loafers emerge from the passenger side of the car, the feet were connected to a pair of long legs that seemed to go on forever. Soon thighs connected to the legs came into view which caused Liv to close the book . She followed the legs, then thighs up up and up . The thighs ended at a slim torso covered by a fitted white on white shirt securely tucked into the well tailored slacks. Keep going girl, this is too good to stop now, if the pure enjoyment from looking could kill they would be printing her obituary about now. . The loafers, legs, torso were slowly moving up the walk towards the porch. The hip bone may be connected to the thigh bone and in this case the hip bone was connected to the thigh bone and they were both connected to a torso on which sat some broad shoulders .The body was definitely by Fischer and the shoulders and face could be the reason for the Mona Lisa's smile.. A handsome tanned face topped by a mass of curls, an erratic one sitting directly over his forehead which he took a moment to sweep his hand through,. DAMM Liv wondered why she did not get the memo that Superman had moved to Virginia She followed the figure as it walked up the walk to the porch and seemed to levitate in front of her.
"Morning"
Shit, its the same voice from last night and the market earlier.
"Morning"
Their introduction was interrupted by her aunt calling from the house." Tommy , I'll be right out with your coffee and new samples."
"Hi , I did not get a chance to introduce myself last night, or maybe you left before I could I'm Fitzgerald Grant ."
" Hi, Fitzgerald Grant , that's a real mouthfull , I'm Olivia Pope, Harrison is my cousin Miss Max is my Aunt"
" It's really Fitzgerald Thomas Grant III but most everyone calls me Fitz , I'm your aunts neighbor," ..."and sheriff "Liv interrupted
" yes and no" !
"I am her neighbor and I am the sheriff, only part time"
"Are you her neighbor part time or the sheriff part time?"
"To be honest, and if I think about it , both"
I guess that explains why your khakis and badge from last night have been replaced by well tailored suit business attire , Liz thought to herself. This is not eye candy its the whole fricking candy industry standing on my aunts porch., Liv thought to herself.
"What.? " Fitz asked
"What .,... What ? Liv replied
" I know you are thinking and want to say something I just want to know what it is"
Liz thought to herself, Oh no you don't, trust me.
"So you play sheriff part time to make sure you can carry your gun in Virginia?"
"Nope, Tom, he pointed to the person in the drivers seat, is usually with me, he carries the gun. I don't know how effective I would be defending myself with a briefcase in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other ."
"Ok, Fitzgerald III please explain", Liv wanted to add sheriff last night a snicker bar today " ..."Fitz ... its Fitz , May I call you Olivia?"
"Ok Fitz go ahead"
"This is harvest time for many. I guess you have seen the many fruit and vegetable stands and then there is the local carnival ?"
"Nope, just got in yesterday I haven't seen much of what's going on. . Only been to the grocery and wandering around in the dark last night."
I know I saw you both times, Fitz whispered under his breath
"What"…., sorry I didn't not hear you " Liv interrupted.
"Shall I continue,? Fitz said,... Liv shook her head yes,
"In the summer when I am here I work one day a week volunteering with the police force in whatever capacity they need me. Most of the adult population volunteer, it lets us know the problems our officers face so we are not so quick to judge when something goes wrong. I help as much as I can . Last night I was on crowd control and Harrison asked me to make sure you did not get lost . The deejay who usually handles our music just became a new dad so Harrison was pressed into service. I hope we did not inconvenience you."
You could never inconvenience me, Liv thought. could Superman inconvenience Lois Lane? Liv was happy to know the sheriff was not physic because the conversation he was having in her head was one only to be shared with very close friends and Fitzgerald Thomas Grant III was not a friend, as much as her libido was open to much more than friendship
"Nope, it was ok, getting lost wasn't fun but you appeared out of the dark and rescued me."
Harrison walked out the door held open by his grandmother carrying a tray loaded with breads, muffins and jams.
"So Harrison, you are a deejay now, what would your DC clients think?"
"Liv I have deejayed for this group since I was in 8th grade. "
"You never mentioned that."...
"Got to keep some secrets , right Cuz."
As they were talking Olivia watched Fitz put a small dab of jam on a piece of flat bread and closed his eyes. He then put a dab on a muffin with a similar reaction
He remarked to Aunt Max, "is this a new blend?"
"Yup, big crop of sweet peaches this year so I decided to try some with different spices and mix different fruits, what do you think?"
"Lets see what Liv thinks ?, " ...Liv when did I become Liv.' maybe after he became Fitz, she thought .
Liv reached for a piece of flatbread only to have Fitz offer her one already with its own dollop of jam, heavenly.'
"So what do you think Callie,? "her aunt asked
"Is it Callie or is it Olivia?", Fitz asked.
"Its Olivia Carolyn Pope, thus Callie... as you are Fitzgerald Thomas Grant III , Tommy,. Aunt Max loves nicknames."
"And Harrison is?"... Harrison held up his hand ,"nope… leave me out of this."
Liv returned to the platter and immediately dug in tasting jams from the various containers using the different beads as holders. Some were better on muffins, the chunkier ones were better on crackers but they were all had their own distinct taste which was really good.
"How many cases were you able to make?"
"Six cases,...enough for each family member and one for Tom."
Harrison brought out the cases which were passed on to the driver Fitz introduced as Tom.
Everyone bid their farewell Aunt Max and Harrison returned to the house, Olivia returned to her book and Fitz returned to his car.
Olivia felt someone standing over her and looked up to see Fitz, "So, how long are you going to be here?
"A week"
"Any plans, ?"
"nope, rest and visiting family"
"I'm headed to the office now but I would love to stop by later and give you a tour of the town."
"Fitzgerald," ... " nope "Fitz interrupted ... " its Fitz remember."
"Sorry….. Fitz, ... the town doesn't have a stop light what's to tour?"
"Liv we have several stop lights and it might help when you get lost again you may not have a friendly officer to rescue you"
"Nope, not possible to get lost ...I'm not getting off this porch"
"I think not, you will be out and about visiting family and… at the market , with and without Ms. Max"
Fitz gave Liv a lopsided grin as she stared in disbelief, was he was flirting with her, she really hoped he was. Liv could see he would not give up easily so she said ," why not," It seemed the easiest way to get rid of him and back to her book.
"Good"... , Fitz said, "see you at 4, I'll bring a picnic basket."
As he walked away Fitz gave a fist pump which he hoped Liv did not see but of course , she did.