"Come here my sweet YaYa."

"Hi Aunt Mable! You're here!"

"My how you have grown, you're going to be a tall one I see. Come give your Aunt Maybelle some sugar!"

"Ok Aunt Mable!"

"Olivia, her name is Aunt May-belle!"

"Eli hush over there! If she wants to call me aunt Mable then she can call me aunt Mable. Matter of fact, all of you can call me Aunt Mable from now on."

"Yes Aunt May... MABLE."

"Good now shoo Eli, I'm talking to YaYa. I'll be in to see you in a minute."

"Yes Aunt Mable."

"Now YaYa, let me take a good look at you. My how you've grown."

"Daddy says I'm going to be short. Just like mommy."

"What does your father know? YaYa, the only one who knows how tall you will be is the good Lord and he isn't telling a soul until it's time for us to know. Besides, it doesn't matter if you're short tall or in between, someday, you are going to be a force to be reckoned with. And it's not short, it's fun sized."

"Ok Aunt Mable."

"So now, tell me about your first day of kindergarten."

"Welllllll... I met this boy and his name is Fitzty Gant and he said he's gonna marry me but I told him he has to have a job and a house and he said he will when we are old and I said how old and he said thirty five."

"Now YaYa, do you think you'll marry this Fitzty Gant when you are older?"

"I think so... I don't know. I told him he was pretty and he told me that boys are handsome so I told him he was handsome. He gave me his cookies and his juice at lunch then he push-ed me on the swings at recess."

"I guess this is serious then huh?"

"Yes Aunt Mable. He gave me cookies AND juice so that means I'm his girlfriend now."

"Is that so?"

"Yes Aunt Mable..."

"Aunt Mable... Aunt Mable, are you ok?" Liv asked as she knelt down beside the older woman.

"I'm fine YaYa. I was just thinking." Aunt Mable responded honestly.

Liv smiled when she heard her aunt use her childhood nickname for her. She rested her head on Aunt Mable's lap, and closed her eyes as the older woman stroked her hair lovingly. Liv had always wondered why Aunt Mable called her YaYa as no one else ever had.

"Aunt Mable, why do you call me YaYa?" Liv asked curiously. "I mean I like it, I'm just curious."

"Let's see. You were just barely a year old, 15, 16 months maybe, and I came to visit one week. I stood in front of your crib and said "Hi Olivia". Next thing I knew you were going off, running around the house yelling YaYa and pointing to yourself in the mirror. I thought it was so cute that you were learning your name, it just stuck with me. Even after you learned to say Olivia."

"Hmmm."

Liv rested her head on the woman's lap for a little while longer. She closed her eyes and listened as Aunt Mable began to hum "Hushabye" gently in her ear.

"There you are. Livvie I've been looking for you everywhere." Fitz said as he came running into the family room.

"What time is it?" Liv asked as she opened her eyes and stretched. She hadn't even realized she had fallen asleep. Between her and Fitz's private celebration which lasted through the night and well into the morning, and shopping for outfits for their photo shoot, Liv was exhausted.

"It's 12:30. We have to start getting ready. The photographer will be here soon."

Liv stood and hugged aunt Mable before interlacing her fingers with Fitz's to go meet their parents.

"So, Moms. Tell us why we're getting these pictures taken again." Liv asked as she rested her head against Fitz's chest.

"They are for the engagement announcements which will be mailed out to everyone we know, as well as your save the date announcements which will go out to a select number of people. You'll have another shoot in a few months for the actual wedding invitations." Susan responded with the biggest smile on her face.

"But ma, we didn't do all of this when Mellie and I got engaged." Fitz said as he looked at his mother questioningly.

"Fitz dear.." Susan paused for a moment as she picked an invisible piece of lint off of Fitz's arm "That's because we couldn't stand the wench. Olivia... Well Fitzgerald, we just thank the good Lord that you've finally come to your senses." Susan replied honestly.

Fitz just stood there with his mouth wide open. He knew that his parents didn't like Mellie, but he didn't realize his mother's dislike for the woman would prompt her to speak in a manner that was so out of character for her. Fitz simply nodded and wrapped his arms around Liv.

"You're right, I'm glad I finally came to my senses as well." Fitz agreed as he tilted Liv's head upwards and placed a gentle kiss on her lips.

"Mmm, I'm very glad you came to your senses." Liv replied as she molded into Fitz's arms.

XxXxXxX

It was two o'clock and Liv and Fitz were ready to begin their photo shoot. Half of the shoot was being conducted on the Pope ranch, the other half, at the Grant's Liv was wearing a white sun dress that flowed easily, along with her loose curls in the breeze. Fitz wore khaki pants, and a white, short sleeved button up. His hair was slicked back, except for his one defiant curl. Both were barefoot, except for the gold anklet Liv wore on her ankle.

The first photo should have been a fairly easy task to accomplish. However, the photographer was learning quickly to be careful about what he asked for from the couple. What was supposed to be a simple kiss between the two with Fitz holding Liv in his arms in front of an oak tree, turned into a heated, almost borderline full blown make out session. After four tries, they finally got it right.

The second shot was of Liv sitting on a swing that was suspended from an old oak tree. Eli had installed it for her on her fifth birthday, and couldn't bring himself to ever take it down. Fitz was standing behind Liv, pushing her on the swing, as she looked back towards him lovingly.

The third shot was of Liv sitting on the banister holding a white rose. Fitz stood behind her, holding her securely with his hand pressed firmly into her abdomen, his fingers intertwined with Liv's. Once the first three pictures were out of the way, they made their way to the Grant ranch to take three more.

The first pose of this set had Fitz and Liv walking along the pond, holding hands and looking at each other adoringly. The fifth pose had the couple on horseback, holding hands as the horses strode across the field. The final picture had the two Laying on the grass, on their backs. Liv's head rested on Fitz's inner arm, his hands tucked behind his head. Liv's leg rested on Fitz's thigh, and her hand on his chest, clearly displaying her engagement ring, as they looked up at the clouds.

Happy with the pictures, the family gathered in front of the monitor, and watched the photographer work his magic. For each picture they had taken, there was a similar one of the two of them through various stages of their life. The first three pictures taken at the Pope ranch, reflected pictures of Liv and Fitz around five or six.

The ones taken at the Grant ranch, reflected pictures of them in their teens. What began as simple card, quickly became an order for the magazine layout as the moms couldn't decide which two poses to choose. One final picture would be taken for the cover which was a close up of Liv kissing Fitz, with her left hand caressing his face. "She said yes!" would be splayed across the front, along with the date 12-31-04.

Once everything was settled, the photographer congratulated the couple and swiftly made his departure. The families made their way inside, where Karen and Jerry were waiting patiently watching a movie. Liv and Fitz sat on either side of the children, while the moms began dinner.

"Uh, mom? Mom... Mom!" Karen said, causing Liv to jump. Liv looked around, thinking Mellie had arrived and no one had known. When she saw no sign of the woman, she turned back to Karen.

"Mom! Aren't you supposed to be making dinner? It is the moms turn to cook tonight." Karen said as she looked Liv square in the eyes. Liv's breath hitched as she tried to fight back the tears swelling in her eyes.

"Yea mom, go help. Dad can stay here with us." Jerry added, effectively bursting the dam that welled up in Liv's eyes. She looked to Fitz who was wearing the biggest smile on his face.

"They're right... Mom. You go help the other moms. We'll be ok." Fitz added with a wink.

Liv nodded and stood to go join the moms in the kitchen. When she entered she was met with stares. Sensing Maya was about to ask why she was crying, Liv spoke first.

"They told me to go join the other moms in the kitchen. They called me-"Liv couldn't finish her sentence as the tears of joy began flowing freely down her face. Susan and Maya circled Liv, and embraced her as she allowed the tears to fall.

After a few moments, Fitz entered the kitchen. He smiled as he watched the tender moment between Liv and their mothers."I hope I'm not interrupting anything." He said, causing all three women to look in his direction. He simply stood there for a moment before opening his arms. Liv wasted no time entering them, and holding on for dear life.

"You'd better help get dinner ready, mom. You're children are getting hungry." Fitz said as he released Liv with one final kiss to her forehead. Liv smiled and went to help prepare dinner.

Two Weeks Later

Both homes were fully packed, and everything from the condo had been moved over to Fitz's. Karen and Jerry were spending the night at Cyrus' so Liv and Fitz could have a night alone before the big move. After enjoying a quiet candlelit dinner, the couple decided to cozy up in front of the fireplace.

"Are you going to miss this place?" Liv asked as she sat between Fitz's legs, reclining against his chest.

"No." Fitz responded honestly.

"Fitz..."

"Livvie, I won't miss it. Sure there are plenty of memories of the kids coming home from the hospital, learning to crawl and walk, but those memories will follow me wherever I go. This is the house I built with Mellie. As much as I'd like to say this home houses many happy memories, it doesn't. I'm ready to start my life, building memories with you."

Fitz looked down at Liv who seemed to be deep in thought. He nuzzled his face into her neck, in hopes of pulling her out of her thoughts.

"What are you thinking?" Fitz asked as he began placing open mouth kisses just below her ear.

Liv turned so she was straddling Fitz's lap. "I say we should leave this house with a hot" She pecked Fitz's lips "steamy" she lowered her head and began nipping at his ear "sexy" she looked into his eyes and licked her lips "happy memory".

Fitz ran his hands up and down Liv's sides as she began to grind herself against his rapidly growing erection. "What did you have in mind?" Fitz asked as he began playing with the buttons on Liv's blouse.

Instead of responding, Liv's eyes locked with Fitz's as she slowly removed her blouse. She smiled as Fitz's eyes narrowed in on her white laced bra. Liv lowered her head and captured Fitz's bottom lip with her teeth, provoking a moan to vibrate in his throat. She sat back and wrapped her arms around his neck and smiled.

"Let's go swimming." Liv said as she jumped up and made a mad dash for the swimming pool. Fitz jumped up behind her, and followed the trail of clothing until he found Liv swimming naked in his indoor pool.

"Olivia Carolyn Pope, you are gonna pay for that."

Liv woke up the next morning feeling an added pressure on her left hand. "Are you playing with my hand?" Liv asked as she stretched in bed. She had been in the middle of a beautiful dream where she and Fitz were engaged, and were about to move into their home together. She looked down as Fitz kissed the diamond engagement ring that graced her left ring finger and realized it wasn't a dream.

"Is there something wrong with me kissing and admiring with your hand?" Fitz asked innocently. "I must say, that's some rock you've got there."

"Hmm thank you, but I don't think my fiancé would take too kindly to you assaulting my hand with your lips. He's the jealous type."

Fitz climbed up the bed and laid on his pillow facing Liv. He looked her in the eyes and smiled. If Liv wasn't already naked, she would have been that instant. "The jealous type huh? Well, he has every right to be. Only he should be privy to the secrets of the universe that are tucked between your magical thighs."

"Well, he should know by now that there is no other man that could possibly do the things to me he does, nor would I allow any of them to try. There's only one secret of the universe I want tucked between these magical thighs."

Fitz positioned himself between Liv's legs and nuzzled his head into her neck. He bit down gently on her ear lobe and growled. "What secret is that?" He asked as he began grinding his morning erection against her sex.

Liv gasped as the contact and tried her best to gather her thoughts. When thinking became impossible, she slid her hands down between their bodies, and stroked his erection firmly. Fitz moaned as her delicate hand lined him up to her core. She looked into his eyes and breathily replied "This. This is the only secret of the universe I'm worried about, and it is only to be tucked between my magical thighs."

"Is that so?" Fitz asked, grinning devilishly as Liv bit her lip and nodded. He hooked her leg over his arm and entered her slowly. He knew she may be a little sore after how rough they went at it the night before, and he wanted to take his time.

Liv's back arched as Fitz thrust into her incredibly slow, and incredibly deep. She was sure her body was going to explode from the pleasurable torture he was inflicting on her body. Liv hooked her arms under Fitz's and began running her hands up and down his back as she began to contract her muscles against his length.

"Livvie..." Fitz warned as he knew Liv was trying to force him to move faster.

"Baby, I need you to go harder, faster, please. I ca-"

Fitz began driving into Liv harder, pulling out almost entirely before slamming back inside of her walls. As Liv dug her nails into Fitz's back, he couldn't help but to go faster. He had no idea how this woman could strip him of all composure the way she did, but he soon found himself lifting her second leg and driving into her hard once again.

Fitz's mouth came crashing down on Liv's to swallow her screams. Granted they were still alone in the house, but he didn't want to risk anyone hearing her. He didn't want to share her screams in the moment, they were meant for his ears only.

"Fitz, baby... I'm... so... close. Don't stop.. Please" Liv's voice was hoarse, barely above a whisper, signaling she was extremely close. Fitz lowered his head and drew Liv's nipple into his mouth. He bit down gently, then swirled his tongue around the bud, sending Liv over the cliff. She came hard as the silent scream escaped her lips.

After a few moments, Liv was back in the game, thrusting against Fitz with what little energy she had left. Fitz felt them both on the edge of release and with one flick of his thumb across Liv's swollen nub, Liv came hard, screaming his name. It wasn't too far after that Fitz joined her, coating her walls with his seed.

Breathless, and feeling as if his heart was about to escape his chest, Fitz rolled off of Liv and pulled her into him. The two of them laid there, knowing they had to begin getting dressed because the movers would be arriving soon. However, neither of them cared. Twenty minutes had passed before Liv decided it was time for them to get up.

"Fitz"

"Yes Livvie?"

"I love you"

"I love you too."

"We should seriously begin getting ready. The movers will be here in an hour."

"We should. I still can't believe our parents bought us a house!" Fitz exclaimed. He wasn't sure if he was happy or offended. He planned on moving into a new home with Liv, but he had always envisioned them going house hunting together. However, one look at the house nd they both agreed it was perfect.

"Fitz, I hardly call 8 bedrooms, 5 1/2 bathrooms, an indoor and outdoor pool, a gym, sauna, a green house, 30 acres of orchards, heated stables and bowling alley a house. It's a hotel!"

"What can I say Livvie? Our parents have never been known to go small."

"This is true. Now, let's get dressed so we can see this surprise aunt Mable and Aunt Marjory have set up for us at the new hotel! " Liv said as she tried to pry herself from Fitz's arms.

"One more kiss and we'll get ready."

Liv looked at Fitz suspiciously, and raised her eyebrow. "One more kiss and you'll get ready?"

"One more kiss." Fitz replied with a straight face.

Liv leaned over and gave Fitz a quick peck on the lips. He took the opportunity to pull her in closer, and position his body over hers. Liv knew in that instant she was doomed. It's never just as simple as a kiss.

An hour later, Fitz dashed downstairs and got the movers started while Liv took her shower. Opting to use the guest bathroom down the hall, Fitz was finished dressing the same time as Liv. He pulled Liv into his arms and kissed the top of her head.

"Are you ready?"

"I'm ready."

"Let's go see our new home."