It is interesting reading everyone's reaction to Liv and Kenneth. Some think Kenneth will end up pushing Olitz together and other's think Liv is dead wrong even though she and Fitz aren't together and weren't before Kenneth appeared. Some of you want Fitz to hook up with someone else and others don't. For those of you think think Liv is no better here than on the show, I find those comments interesting as well. All I can say is thank you to those of you who are still with me for the twists and turns on this journey.

Although I have strayed away from the majority of the WTE storyline, a lot of people aren't happy with this Liv, even though many of her actions are taken from the movie. This is also the reason why I have yet to put Olitz together as I would have in all of my other stories. After reading some of your comments, I seriously considered shelving this story indefinitely, but I try not to leave any story unfinished. So, If you all are still with me in the next five or so chapters, I will be slowly breaking away from WTE which means the drama is almost over. If you aren't, thanks for stopping by.

The plans had been adjusted to meet the building codes of safety and Fitz was finally able to breathe. Now he just sat at the bar in the lobby of his hotel pondering life. As he downed of glass of scotch as he wondered if Liv was with Kenneth. Did she sleep with him? Is she in love with him? Did it matter? It wasn't like they were dating.

Of course they had feelings for one another, but Liv said she wanted to do things the right way and wait until he was divorced. Honestly he did too. But did she mean it? Or was this some ploy to buy time so she could let him down gently.

The fact that Liv was most likely with Kenneth made Fitz wonder if he was in fact the defective one. Mellie did after all run off with Andrew, leaving him behind with their two kids. Maybe he couldn't fulfill a woman's needs the way he thought he could. Maybe his ego was overly inflated. Maybe he just needed to be single for a while. Mellie had only walked out on him two weeks ago. Maybe it was a sign he needed to decide what he truly wanted.

"Mind if I join you?" A voice asked, pulling Fitz from his pity party. He looked up and locked eyes with a tall blonde woman with the most striking blue eyes. But they were sad, very much like his own. Fits motioned for the woman to join him, and returned his attention to his drink.

"I'm Kyleigh." The woman said as she extended her hand warmly.

"Fitz." He replied as he gently shook the woman's hand. The woman was certainly beautiful, but there was no spark. Fitz decided in that moment that whatever happened, happened. If Liv was doing her thing to bide her time, he most certainly could as well.

The two began talking about any and everything. Fitz told the woman about his impending divorce, and how he was in love with his best friend, but was too afraid of losing what they had to go after her.

Kyleigh told Fitz that her husband was diagnosed with end stage prostate cancer. They hadn't been intimate in years before his diagnosis, and that had been hard on their relationship. Now that they knew the issue, she spent her days watching the love of her life slowly slip away.

After a few hours and many drinks later, Fitz found himself upstairs in Kyleigh's hotel room. They were seated on the bed, both unsure of where the evening was headed.

"So, what do you want to do tonight?" Kyleigh asked, giving Fitz the go ahead to do whatever he pleased.

Fitz paused for a moment and looked at the woman that sat beside him. His mind flashed to Liv and where they stood. In that moment, he knew exactly how the evening would play out.

"Let's make tonight special." Fitz said as he turned and laid the woman down beside him.

XX

The ringing of Fitz's phone brought him out of his sleep. He looked at the clock and noticed it was 2 am. He looked at the caller ID and saw it was Liv. Making a mental note to have a serious sit down with her upon his arrival to DC, Fitz silenced the ringer and laid back down. As he turned, he felt a body next to him. When he looked down, Fitz saw Kyleigh laying on the opposite side of the bed in a deep sleep.

He thought back to their evening and recalled his encounter with the woman. She was a beautiful woman, and any man would definitely be lucky to have her. But Fitz, didn't want her. There was only one woman he wanted in his life.

For Kyleigh, she had to admit that Fitz was beyond handsome and would be a great catch for any woman. However, there was only one man she wanted in her life, and he wasn't it. Deciding what they both wanted, the two of them laid down on their respective sides of the bed and talked until they drifted off to sleep, fully clothed.

Fitz sat up as his thoughts went to the conversation just before drifting off to sleep.

"Sounds to me like she's scared of losing your friendship. She wants to be with you, but she doesn't want to lose what's safe. You have to make her want to take that risk. You need to calm her fears. If you love her, tell her, show her. Even when she's done something that may have hurt you. If you don't, how will she know? How will she ever be yours, if you don't make the first move? Seems to me like she won't do it without you. But no matter what happens, you need to live your life for you and your children, not her."

"But what if I'm afraid too? What if she prefers this man to me and rejects me? I know she knows how I feel. She wants to wait for my divorce to be final, all while sleeping with a married man. I don't know if the jump is worth it anymore."

"So then tell her how you really feel. Lay it all out there and leave the ball in her court. Let her decide if she's willing to earn you. Let her make the first move. Ask her why she prefers that married man over you, the one who wants to do right by her."

"What if she doesn't try? What if she can't answer my questions?"

"Then it wasn't meant to be. If she loves you like you love her, she'll get to that point."

Kyleigh's words played over and over in Fitz's mind as he left her room, and headed back to his own. When he re entered the room, he felt his phone vibrating in his pocket. Seeing it was Liv, Fitz tossed the phone onto the nightstand and plopped down on the bed. He tried to sleep but ended up tossing and turning, trying to stop the conversation from playing over and over in his mind. Jumping up out of bed, Fitz knew what he had to do.

Liv woke up in the middle of the night with a serious case of remorse. Not knowing exactly what she had been thinking, she climbed out of bed and quietly went into the bathroom. She pulled out her phone and scrolled through her contacts. When she found the number she wanted, she hit the call button and prayed the person on the other end would answer.

"Hello?"

"Hi, ma?"

"Olivia, it is 3 am. What's wrong sweetie?"

Liv couldn't stop the tears from flowing as she thought to the night she had just had. Was she really that bad of a person?

"Nothing's wrong ma, I just wanted to hear your voice."

"Olivia Carolyn Pope, I carried you for 8 1/2 months and I have known you for the past 33 years. What is it?"

"Ma, I messed up. Big time." Liv said as she took a seat on the edge of the tub.

"With Kenneth? Or with Fitz?" Her mother asked already suspecting it had something to do with both. "Olivia, did you sleep with that man knowing he has a wife and child at home?"

Liv was silent for a moment before whispering out a "Yes".

"Does Fitz know?"

"No, but he probably suspects it. Does it matter, it's not like he's going to make a move anyway. He's just as afraid as I am."

"No Liv, he just has more respect than you do. Respect for you and respect for himself. You need to wise up sweetie and decide what you're going to do. Are you going to continue to sleep with a married man who only wants what's between your legs? Or are you going to grow up like you're always claiming you are and go after the man you love? The man that loves you."

"I guess I have a lot to think about, huh ma?"

"Sweetie, that's your problem, you think too damn much! You're book smart, but I don't know how you can be so stupid when it comes to following your heart. It's time. Apparently your brain isn't getting you anywhere in your love life. It's broke Olivia. It's time to fix it."

"I know ma, I love you."

"Love you too precious. Now go to bed! It's late!" Maya said and hung up before Liv had a chance to respond.

Liv climbed back into bed and replayed her conversation with her mother over and over again until she fell asleep.

XX

The next morning, Liv woke up with a splitting headache. She promised herself she wouldn't drink as much as she did, but she couldn't help it. Being around Kenneth made her nervous. She tried to call Fitz when she couldn't sleep, but he wasn't answering her calls. She called her mother after she gave up on calling Fitz and she winced as if she were in pain when she remembered her late night talk with her mother.

Liv turned over and realized the opposite side of the bed had been slept in, but was now empty. Her mind quickly flashed to the events of the night before.

What have I done?

Liv climbed out of bed and threw on her robe and entered the kitchen to take two aspirin before making breakfast. When she finished the breakfast of eggs, bacon, and waffles, Liv fixed two plates along with a cup of coffee for Kenneth and tea for herself then made her way onto the balcony to set up. When she opened the door, she heard Kenneth speaking to someone on the phone.

"Give her some Tylenol and that should help break the fever... Mmhmm, I love you too. I miss you too... I know. Work here has been so hectic... Maybe, we can go on a little vacation when I return... Hmmmm, really... Promise?... Tell my baby girl I love her and I'll talk to her soon... Ok, love you too sexy... I definitely can't wait..."

Liv felt sick to her stomach. Here she was refusing to be with Fitz because he was going through a divorce, all while she was breaking up what truly seemed like a happy marriage. Liv realized in that moment that the I love yous Kenneth had been spewing all of these years meant nothing. She was nothing more than a pretty face and a good lay as far as he was concerned. Where as Fitz... Fitz was the complete opposite. Fitz was genuine in his actions and never asked for anything in return.

Liv made sure to make her presence known as she set the tray down on the table. She couldn't help but think in that moment her mother was right. Liv heard Kenneth ending his conversation and walked over to him. This had to end and it had to end now.

"Come, I made breakfast before you go."

"You're kicking me out?" Kenneth asked, sounding as if someone told him his puppy had died.

"I'm kicking you out."

Kenneth stood up and wrapped his arms around Liv's waist. He dipped his head and began sucking on the spot just below her ear, knowing it would change her mind. "You don't mean that do you baby? You know I'm filing for divorce, then we'll be married. It's just going to take a little while longer since Elaina thinks she's having a baby brother or sister." Kenneth asked as he continued kissing and sucking on her sweet spot.

Liv felt nothing but anger in this moment as Kenneth thought he could use sex once again to get her to fold. Not this time. Liv pushed Kenneth away from her and sat at the table. Getting the hint, Kenneth took his seat across from her.

"Hmmm, a baby. You know what Kenneth, I do mean that. You do need to go because you know, the more I think about it, the more I look at you, you look like..." Liv reached her hand up and caressed Kenneth's face "The scum of the fucking earth. You see I was never the one in jeopardy. No see, I'm the most important person in your life meaning, you'll abandon your wife and child to get laid every chance you get... And you think... You think a brass ring and some bogus promise is enough to place me into your wife's shoes? All so you can turn around and do the same shit to me next year? Almost too good to pass up... Lover man."

"What the hell is the matter with you Liv? You weren't so worried about my poor little wife and my child while you were fucking my brains out were you?"

"You're right Kenneth, you're absolutely right. I couldn't see past what I wanted. But the difference between me and you is, I'm not up for this anymore. It's time for you to go home to your wife and child. Elaina is sick after all, isn't she?"

Kenneth sat stone faced as he couldn't believe Liv was actually kicking him out. "What the hell was the matter with her?" He thought as he tried to find a way back into her good graces. He couldn't go home just yet. If he did, his wife would know something was up. He couldn't lose his marriage over this shit.

"Look Liv, I'm not angry. We can talk about this."

"Oh I'm not angry either baby, and to prove it to you, breakfast is on you." Liv said as she stood and grabbed Kenneth's plate and coffee before pouring it into his lap. "Since you're already dressed, I want you out of here in 5 minutes. Good bye Kenneth." Liv said as she grabbed her breakfast and her tea, and made her way back inside.

Within 5 minutes, Kenneth had all of his belongings and was making his way out the door. Liv went to open the front door, pulling it harder than she realized and happily escorting Kenneth out.

Once he left, Liv grabbed a bottle of wine and positioned herself on the sofa. She thought of calling Fitz but, what was the point? He was officially ignoring her, and she had no choice to accept that she deserved it. She had no idea if Fitz still wanted her, or where their friendship stood in this moment. Her worst fears were coming to light anyway, so why hadn't she just gone for it? All Liv knew was that she had never felt lonelier than she did in this moment.

Fitz decided instead of sticking around at the hotel to catch an earlier flight. He needed to see Liv and make his feelings known. If she wanted to be with him, she needed to choose and choose now. Of course their road wouldn't be easy, and they would have to take things day by day, but he knew what he wanted. He was going to lay it all on the line and have Liv today, or not have her at all.

Upon arriving back in DC, Fitz drove around for an hour, just clearing his head before making his way over to Liv's condo. When he arrived, he thought he heard Liv yelling. He lifted his hand to knock on her door, but instead thought better of it.

Fitz walked back to his car and made his way home. There was no point on going after Liv. He didn't even have to ask if she slept with him. He already knows Kenneth will never leave his wife. For 11 years, this has been something he's been trying to explain to Liv. He had never been happier than the day Liv told him Kenneth had just stopped calling. If she wants Kenneth, she can have him. He made it the past 11 years without seeing her everyday. He could do it again if he had to. One thing was for certain, he wasn't going to sit by and play the happy, encouraging friend when it came to Liv having a life with Kenneth.

Fitz knew that Kenneth was playing her, but no matter how many times he tried to tell her, she just wouldn't listen. She would figure it out for herself, and Fitz just hoped she realized it before it was too late.

Fitz pulled his car into the garage and sat for a moment thinking about the women in his life. They all had their flaws, and he was no different, but it was time for him to put a little distance between him and his women. Mellie did after just leave him a little over two weeks ago. Maybe Liv was right. Maybe he needed more time.

He made his way into his living room and had just sat down when the doorbell rang. With a heavy sigh, Fitz walked over to the door and swung it open with such force it knocked him back a few steps. Fitz's eyes bore into the person standing in his threshold as a look of shame crossed their face.

"What the hell are you doing here?"