I want to take a moment to thank all of you for rereading this story whether you review or not. I loved reading everyone's reaction about Dani confronting Fitz as to whether or not he screws his wife! Kids say the darndest things and I hope I reflect that well in this story. Someone brought something up to me and made me think. She said that she didn't review because the authors didn't respond to the reviews she was submitting. I want to put this out there. I myself don't personally respond to reviews but I do try to acknowldge each and every one of you. Many of your comments and questions provoke updates on their own and I thank you all for that. I hope you enjoy this next installment as much as I had fun writing it. XO

Dani, we need to talk."

"I don't know what you're talking about Four." Dani said as she swallowed the lump that was forming in her throat. She and Four did many things together, but Dani worried if Four would run and tell their parents what he had discovered.

"Dani, this is mom's diary. You shouldn't be reading this." Four spat as he stood up and began walking towards the door.

"Where are you going?" Dani asked as the tears began to stream down her face. She had to think and act fast to keep her brother from revealing her secret.

"I'm going to tell mom."

"No! You have to keep this a secret."

"Dani, this is a dirty little secret and you know what mom always says."

"Dirty little secrets always come out." They recited the words together.

"But Four, you can't! She'll ground me! Besides, wouldn't you like to know the true story of how we came to be? Mom and dad always tell us little pieces, but I know they don't tell us everything. There's more. I can feel it in my gut! Look, I'll let you read it too! Just please, don't tell mom and dad."

Four stood there for a moment and thought about what his sister said. He didn't want Dani to get in trouble, and he too was curious about the gaping holes in their story that would be noticeable to any and everyone. Four sighed and returned to the bed.

"Fine, I know I'm going to regret this but... where were you?"

Dani squealed in delight as she ran and jumped onto her bed next to Four. She caught him up on what she had read, and Four finally understood why Dani had asked what she had earlier. She filled him in on their parents response, and made him aware it was a phrase they couldn't say. Sitting side by side, they continued.

Tuesday January 26, 2004

Today we were in New Hampshire for the pancake breakfast. Sally Langston was there and worked the crowd with her usual faux charm. She honestly reminds me of one of the girls in Mean Girls. She is gracious and poised to your face, but one can tell she'd pull out her claws and attack you in a heartbeat.

Governor Grant was perfect. He glided across the room and spoke with many of the veterans that were at the event. He shared stories with them about his time in the Navy, and laughed and joked as they told theirs. Everything was fine until the baby kissing. I was on the phone with Abby, silently watching him from afar when he picked up an infant maybe 8 months old. The way he moved with that child just did something to me. It got really hot as I imagined the child in his arms being one of ours.

What is wrong with me? He's married, he's running for president. I could never, would never have carry on an affair with a married man. That's just not who I am. But this man brings things out in me that I never imagined were there. I think I'm falling for him, and hard. Ugh! I need a cold shower.

Til next time,

OCP

Dani and Four looked at one another seemingly unimpressed.

"That was boring. Of course mom wanted kids, that's why we're here!" Four responded completely unimpressed. The kids flipped the page and noticed a few days were missing. They began reading the very short entry and their mouths dropped.

Saturday January 30, 2004

Yesterday was an event filled day as was today. We drove from Ohio to Georgia where Governor Grant and Mrs. Grant spoke with the DAR. They shared peach cobbler and the women in the crowd seemed to be hanging on his every word. I know I was. That is, until Mellie told the crowd that she had just lost a baby she was secretly carrying. She played it flawlessly. She was poised and actually played the role of a grieving mother well. Too bad it...

Anyway, she moved on to the next stop after the luncheon. We all continued on to our hotel. I had never seemed more relieved on my life. I hope she doesn't sense the attraction between us as it would prove to be catastrophic.

Sitting on the bus for the ride from Mason to Atlanta, I felt bad with Governor Grant sitting all alone in the back of the bus, so I went to join him. We struck up a very interesting conversation and I couldn't help but feel the connection had grown stronger. He has this ability to make an entire crowd disappear when he looks at me. I feel like I've known him forever.

I said his name today and it flowed from my mouth like the oxygen he was breathing was meant to fuel my soul. We got in rather late and parted ways with Cyrus for the evening. I was going to go into my room, as we had a very early start with yet another pancake breakfast, UGH I am so sick of pancakes. I wanted to go into my room, but something wouldn't allow me to. My body gravitated towards his and... Did we pay for that lamp? I have to find out later.

OMG, What have I done!? I may be in way too deep.

ShitFuck,

OCP

Dani and Four looked at one another speechless and they tried to figure out what their mother had done. Had she done whatever she did with their father? Why would she be upset by it? This was getting weird.

XX

Liv and Fitz were sitting in the family room curled up together on the sofa. Liv's legs were tucked under her while she reviewed notes on the OPA's newest client. Fitz's head was resting comfortably on Liv's lap, as he was in the middle of Enders Game between drifting off to sleep. He was turned slightly, and every once in a while would read a few passages to the baby, while Liv listened on intently. Liv looked at her watch and realized it had been three hours since they had breakfast, the children were home, and the house was far too quiet during that time.

"Fitz?"

"Hmmm, yes Livvie?"

"Do you hear that?" Liv asked in a hushed voice. Fitz strained his ears to find what Liv was speaking about but heard nothing.

"I don't hear anything Liv."

"Exactly. It's too quiet Fitz."

Fitz stood up then reached his arm out to help Liv to her feet. They began roaming the house in search of the children. Not finding them anywhere downstairs, or anywhere outback. Coming up empty, they proceeded up to the second floor.

Liv approached Dani's door and heard whispers coming from inside. She motioned for Fitz to remain silent as they tried to listen to what was being said.

"Four, what do you think happened? Did they do something bad?"

"I don't know Dani. But whatever it is, mom won't tell us. I know it."

"Neither will dad. We've got to figure it out."

"Does it even matter Four? They're married now and they have us."

"It matters Dani. What if they killed someone?"

"I doubt it Four. Mom is Olivia Pope. Aunt Abby always says her looks can kill, but she is not a killer. Besides, nobody would make a killer president."

"So what do you think they did?"

"I don't know but whatever it is, I bet it's good."

"Shh, I hear someone."

"Quick, here!"

Liv looked at Fitz who had heard the whispers as well and nodded for Liv to open the door. When they walked into the room, Liv and Fitz were surprised to find Dani and Four drawing together on her bed.

After spending a few hours reading the most boring entries they had ever read, the twins went back to the entry about Georgia and began discussing different scenarios. Nothing their little minds could conjure up came anywhere near close to what really happened that night.

Dani was always one step ahead, and always had another card to play. She had apparently heard her parents approaching much sooner than Four had, and stashed the book under her pillow. She grabbed paper and colored pencils off of her nightstand and tossed some to Four so they could begin drawing.

"Hey, what are you two up to in here? You're awfully quiet." Liv asked, even more convinced her children were up to something.

"Nothing." They replied in unison, which caused Liv to give Fitz a knowing look.

"Mind if we join you?" Fitz asked, also realizing his children were up to no good.

"Umm, dad, this is kind of like twin time." Four responded, hoping his parents wouldn't want to stick around. He had been bitten hard by the curiosity bug, and they longer they stayed, the longer they had to wait to read more.

"Ok, how about we take a little break from twin time, and the two of you can help your father and I with lunch."

"KK mommy. " Dani replied with an exasperated sigh.

Liv and Fitz turned to leave the room. When they entered the hallway, Fitz pulled Liv aside.

"What do you think they're up to?" Fitz asked as he glanced towards the door to see if they were coming.

"I'm not sure, but my gut tells me it's something big."

"Should we confront them?" Fitz asked as he was clearly growing concerned. The look of worry on Liv's face didn't help matters much.

"No, let's find out what we are dealing with first. They'll slip up soon enough. I mean they may be the product of our super DNA, but they are only 8. Let's give them a little more rope."

Soon enough, Dani and Four came running out of the room and headed downstairs with their parents to make lunch.

The rest of the day went smoothly. Fitz took the kids outside to go sledding while Liv had a conference with her team. Seeing as how she was officially 32 weeks along, Liv wanted to conduct more phone conferences to help everyone adjust as she wouldn't be able to travel much longer.

When she finished her tasks for the day, Liv set out to go find Fitz and the kids. She found them in the family room by the fire, and the look on Fitz's face raised alarms in Liv's head. She crept towards them and managed to enter the room unseen by the children.

Fitz had been sitting in the family room with the children, trying to warm up from the snow. They were engaged in conversation when Four decided he wanted to ask Fitz a few questions.

"Dad, can we go to Georgia one day?"

"Um, sure son, but why Georgia?"

"They have peaches there and I want to try their peach cobbler." Four replied innocently.

"Daddy, did you and mom ever go to Georgia?" Dani asked.

"Actually we have been to Georgia. During my first campaign for president your mother and I were there together with Cyrus and many other people."

"Was Mellie there too?" Dani asked honestly curious if what they read was true.

"She was but she left to go ahead to another campaign stop. The rest of us stayed the night at a hotel because we had a pancake breakfast to attend the next morning."

"Cool. Did you and mom share a room?" Four asked while watching his father's facial expression change. Fitz cleared his throat as his body stiffened.

"So when do you all want to go? After the baby is born would probably best.

"That's cool. Um daddy when we go to Georgia, can we stay where you and mom stayed?" Dani asked as a follow up.

"I don't see why not." Fitz replied, still not catching on.

"Sweet! Dani and I promise not to break any lamps or pictures or anything while we're there. I know we wrestle a lot, but we'll be good."

Fitz froze for a second as he recalled he and Liv's trip to Georgia. They made love for the first time that night. They were barely in the room before they were all over one another. The moment their mouths connected, they both knew there would be no turning back.

Fitz recalled how he lifted Liv so effortlessly. Then and there it became his most favorite thing in the world to do. He recalled how he carried her over to the dresser and they knocked over a...

They kids couldn't know about that, right? There is no way they could know about what happened that night.

"Hey, what are you all up to?" Liv asked as she walked into the room.

"Dad's going to take us to Georgia for peach cobbler." Four stated proudly.

"Wow, am I invited on this trip? Georgia IS one of my favorite states." Liv said as she locked eyes with Fitz. Liv watched as it was clear that Fitz's was recalling the events of their time spent in Georgia. Then his face suddenly took on a look of terror, as if he had realized something.

"Fitz?"

Fitz snapped out of his moment and responded. "Of course you can come Livvie. Georgia just wouldn't be Georgia without you. We're even staying in the same hotel, maybe even the same room I was in the last time we visited on the trail." Fitz replied with a wink. Fortunately the kids hadn't caught that or the way their mother's breathing hitched as the words left their father's mouth.

"Oh really?" Liv asked as she shot Fitz a knowing look. He smiled as he saw she was clearly flustered by his statement.

"Really, and it's gonna be great." Fitz replied, staring hungrily into Liv's eyes.

"And it's gonna be great!" The children repeated in unison.

XX

After dinner, Liv popped some popcorn for her and Fitz, and prepared ice cream floats for the children. They gathered in the family room to spend time together as a family. Liv and Fitz cuddled up on the sofa, while Dani and Four laid on the floor watching Teen Nick. Fitz was still replaying his conversation with the kids in the back of his mind, but set it aside for the moment.

"All That?! I haven't seen this show in ages!" Liv squealed as she recalled back to Saturday Night Nick A-K-A SNICK. Fitz just looked at Liv as he being older, had never heard of it. Liv smiled and explained.

"Saturdays were the onky days i was allowed to watch tv as a kid. My parents were strict with that. Every Saturday night, I used to lay on the living room floor and watch a lineup on Nickelodeon called SNICK. It was All That, Rocco's Modern Life or Doug, Rugrats, and finally Are You Afraid Of The Dark. I can't believe they brought these shows back!"

"Well when it comes to Looney Tunes, Fat Albert, The Pink Panther or Mr. Magoo, I'm your guy. The rest I know nothing about." Fitz replied. He sat peacefully and watched his wife and children as their eyes lit up during the show.

When it was over, Liv and Fitz tucked the twins into bed, and retired to their own room for the evening. Liv walked into the bathroom and turned on the shower, leaving Fitz sitting on the bed. Liv stepped under the stream of water and smiled as she felt a pair of strong hands encircle her body.

"Mr. Grant, what do you think you're doing?" Liv asked feigning annoyance.

"Hmmm, I think I'm about to make love to my wife." Fitz replied as he turned Liv around and hoisted her against the shower wall.

"Well, what are you waiting for?"

Fitz's mouth sought out Liv's as his hands began roaming her body. He lifted her up and her legs instinctively wrapped around his waist. The two proceeded to make love in the shower as the water cascaded off of their pleasure filled bodies.

XX

Dani tossed and turned in her bed trying to sleep. She went to pull the book out, but remembering she promised Four she wouldn't read it without him, she put it back.

He has to be awake...

Dani threw on her slippers and peeked out into the hallway. When she realized her parent's door was closed, Dani ran down the hall to Four's room. When she opened the door, she was shocked to find Four walking towards her with his flashlight in hand.

"Where are you going?" Dani asked. She wondered if it was a twin thing and he was on his way to her room.

"We, are going back up to the attic."

"Why?" Dani asked as she cocked her head to the side and tried to figure out what her brother was thinking.

"There is something about the way dad didn't answer my question when I asked him if he and mom shared a room."

"But Four, mom wrote in her diary that she had her own room."

"Yeah, but she also said she almost went in. We need to find out what happened."

Dani nodded and followed her brother up the stairs and into the attic. They rummaged through the box of photo albums, this time each only taking two. They sat down on the sofa and began looking at pictures of their parents. One of the photos albums had pictures of her parents in Georgia, but none that would give any clues. They saw their parents in the White House, many of the pictures were before they were born.

Their mom and dad were in pictures with many world leaders, and some were with Mellie. They all seemed to be smiling, but the twins couldn't help but wonder if their smiles were real. They spent an hour going through the pictures, and before they knew it, both children had fallen asleep.