A/N-I hope that you enjoy this chapter. By the way I picked the dog because that is what I have. His name is Handsome but my little cousin always calls him Pransome so that is how I came out with that name. Keep the reviews coming.

Fitz woke up nervous Sunday morning. He thought about what was going to happen today. Things could either go horribly wrong or horribly right today.

This plan had been in the works for a little over a month. He hoped that she saw things the same way as he did. He didn't want to push things, and today wasn't about that. It was about hopefully Olivia seeing their future.

He looked at his phone and checked his messages. There was one in specific that he was looking for. He found it and it made him smile.

He got up and did his morning routine. He ordered them some breakfast. He figured Olivia would be up soon. He took Pransome out.

Fitz was sitting in the living room watching the news. Pransome crawled in his lap. He was so loveable and easy to manage.

Fitz looked down at Pransome, "One day I hope you can cuddle with our baby. They would love you as much as we do.

"I was hoping that you wanted babies."

Fitz turned around and Olivia was staring at him. Fitz smiled, "I would like it to be babies to but no pressure."

Olivia smiled, "It's no pressure when you want the same thing."

Fitz nodded and he went over and kissed Olivia, "Good morning"

Olivia held him for a minute, "Good morning"

There was a knock at the door and their breakfast was brought in. They were eating but not really saying much.

Fitz was nervous. Out of the blue he asked Olivia, "Do you really like your ring?"

Olivia smiled, "I do. I love that it is rose-colored. Ever since I seen Mariah Carey engagement ring I have this thing for pink rings?"

Fitz asked, "You would want a pink diamond?"

Olivia nodded, "It would be my dream ring, but I'd be happy to accept anything. You know me I don't wear a lot of jewelry so I would be happy with anything. Although I never wanted a traditional ring."

Fitz smiled, "That's good to know. How are you enjoying our getaway?"

Olivia smiled, "It has been a blast. You know despite all the crap that Jake put me through I really love California. I like the warmer climate. Such an array of people here. It can give you so many opportunities. I would prefer to settle down here one day. Besides this is your old stomping grounds too"

Fitz nodded, "I know. When you started talking you have always said how much you loved it here. I love it too. I lived here for many years."

They finished up breakfast and went over to the private fitness studio and worked out.

They finished their workout and began to get ready for their day.

Fitz had not told Olivia anything, but she could tell that he was nervous. He had been on edge all morning. She was not used to him being that way.

Fitz was in his own world. He was trying to button up his shirt. Olivia walked over to help him. As she buttoned him up she asked him, "Are you okay?"

Fitz nodded that he was.

Olivia asked, "Then what has you on edge."

Fitz said, "Nothing"

"Okay I will let it go, but whatever it is I'm sure that it will be fine."

They finished getting ready. The car service was here to pick them up. Their first stop was Whilshire Boulevard.

They got out the car and Olivia was puzzled. Fitz took her in the building. She waited until they got to their destination.

Olivia looked at Fitz, "Why are we in an empty office?"

Fitz chuckled, "Because it is our office."

Olivia just stared at Fitz. She was confused by what he meant that this was their office.

Fitz went over to Olivia and grabbed her hand. "Now that you are back with me I want us to conquer the world. This is our office space. You know that we have received request from potential clients in California and clients that are on the West Coast. With sports athletes and other celebrities we can build our business. We can build our brand."

Olivia was unsure what to think. She started with the obvious question, "How do you expect us to run this office when we have the office in D.C.?"

Fitz nodded, "Here is the thing. Stephen and Georgia were crisis managers in London and New York. Georgia's mom and dad got sick so they quit their jobs and moved to take care of them. They started their breeding business to save money. Stephen & I had talked before you called me to get you out about him possibly coming to work at the firm. Georgia expressed interest in working part-time. It is still our firm but they would handle the East Coast cases."

Olivia was soaking all of this is, "When were you thinking?"

"I have no timeline. I would like it to be in the next year or two, but whatever you want is fine with me?"

Olivia nodded, "What about Abby & Harrison?"

"I ran it by them before I put this in motion. They are okay with it. We are expanding. We are not leaving them behind. If the case is big we can help them out and if we get a big case they can assist us. I am not cutting us off from our anyone. I am just expanding our dream. It benefits everyone. This site will be owned by us. We will foot the bill, but I was thinking to still share the profits with everyone. It is not like we are hurting for money"

Olivia nodded. She was soaking up what Fitz was saying. She looked around. She loved the space. It was in Beverly Hills. She loved the idea. She was just concerned that he was doing this for her.

Olivia looked up, "Why did you decide to do this?"

Fitz stepped up to Olivia, "I'm doing this because I want us to grow and be successful. I'm doing this because I don't want us to settle on being good. I want us to be great. I'm doing this because it would bring us to a place that we really want to be in. I'm doing this because I love you and I want the world to know the formidable Olivia Pope and one day soon Olivia Pope-Grant. I am doing this because this is really where you want to be. Wherever you are is where I want to be. I'm not losing anything. For once I want something to be about you. You have lived years in the shadows. I want you in the light. I can stand beside you and behind you and be okay as long as you are okay"

Olivia smiled, "Okay on two conditions."

Fitz looked at her, "What are the conditions?"

Olivia said, "One is that this site is named Grant & Associates. When we get married I am taking your last name. Two we allow Stephen & Georgia to buy into the company down the road if they want to."

Fitz smiled, "Deal"

They spent some time looking around the office. Fitz told her that he had not purchased anything. He wanted her to be able to set up the office the way she wanted since she was unable to with their current firm. They talked a bit before Fitz told her they had to go.

They got in the car. Olivia thought they were headed to get something to eat. The more she thought about it. The more she was excited with the idea.

Olivia looked over at him, "I really am looking forward to expanding. I just hate we will be away from our moms."

Fitz nodded. They got to their place. Olivia looked out and noticed a home that made her weak in the knees.

Olivia was scared to ask. He didn't do this. Did he really love her that much is all that she can think of as they got out of the car?

Fitz slowly walked over to Olivia. He cupped her face in his hands. "This house it's yours. It's our home here in California. Our moms have seen the house or rather pictures of the house. Your mom said she would move here if you wanted her to. My mom plans to move back as well. I offered her a place to work with us either part-time or full-time. So our moms will be here with us as I'm sure you are okay with what I have done."

Olivia jumped in his arms. She could not believe how different her life was now. She went from a man who could care two beans about her to a man who would stop at nothing to make her happy. Olivia just hugged him. Fitz allowed her a moment. He knew her emotions were all over the place. He walked them to the front door.

Olivia got down and turned around to go in. The home was almost 8200 square feet. The house was six bedrooms, six baths. It had a guest house. There was a private garden and pool. The glass family room was a site. She loved the house. By the time she got her hands on it they would make it into a home.

Fitz pulled her into him, "They offered to furnish it but I wanted it bare so you can put the touches on it. It is your home."

Olivia couldn't say anything. She just walked around and admired the home. She loved it. It was perfect. It was located in Beverly Hills so they were not far from their office.

Olivia turned to Fitz, "I want us here in the next year. I want this. I want Jenny to work with us and it is up to her whether she wants full-time or part-time. I want mom here. When we have kids I want mom to help us. I don't want a nanny."

Fitz nodded, "That is fine with me honey. Our moms are going to move in the house that mom got in the divorce. They will be about 30 minutes from us. When we get back home we can sit down and put a definite timeline together."

They got back in the car to go and eat lunch. Fitz pulled out an envelope and handed it to Olivia.

She opened it and was surprised to find a check for $100,000 that Olivia was giving the Allstate Purple Purse Campaign that was set up to help women of domestic violence. The focus being on how money sometimes keeps women in these relationships.

Olivia looked up at him, "Why is it in my name and why are you giving it to me?"

Fitz looked at her, "I am giving it to you because you are going to present it to someone who is working with this project. You survived and this is your story to tell. You are strong and I could not be prouder of you if I tried."

Olivia leaned up and kissed him. He put his arms around her and held her. Olivia had never felt so safe in her life than she did at this moment.

They pulled up to a restaurant called Bar Bouchon. It was a nice restaurant. It was in Beverly Hills. Olivia liked it because it wasn't too expensive. Those types of restaurants were nice, but she wanted to go to places where you could take your family to and relax without breaking the bank on one meal.

Fitz opened the door for Olivia. Once they were in they were taken to a table where Erin was already seated.

Olivia was excited to see Erin. They greeted her. Olivia liked Erin. She was easy to talk to and she never judged her. When she came that day months ago she was respectful and told Olivia that she deserved to be noticed. No one should have to hide. They laughed and Erin had told her how she knew Fitz. It was good times. Ever since Erin had helped her build her wardrobe although she was a celebrity stylist and her biggest client was Kerry Washington.

They sat down and Olivia said, "I wasn't aware we would get to see you. How are you?"

Erin smiled, "Busy, award season is coming up so lots to do in so little time. Did you enjoy your surprise?"

Olivia smiled, "I did. I can never thank him or love him for all that he has done for me."

Fitz said, "You don't have to. You do things for those you love."

Olivia nodded, "So are you part of my surprise? You got me some clothes!"

Erin laughed, "I can always find you clothes if you need them. It will be easier when you are here in California, but Fitz & I want you to meet someone."

Olivia nodded, "Sure who is?"

Erin smiled, "Turn around."

Olivia turned around and in front of her was Kerry Washington. She looked at Fitz and Erin. She was confused. Why would Kerry want to meet her? This woman wouldn't know a scandal if it hit her other than her hit show.

Olivia realized that she was being rude, "I'm sorry. I wasn't aware I was meeting you. My name is Olivia Pope."

Kerry hugged her and smiled, "I know. I have spoken with Fitz & Erin. I hope that you are upset that they shared your story with me. A little more detailed than what the public heard."

Olivia put her head down. For some reason she was all of a sudden embarrassed.

Olivia sighed, "Yeah well I'm the idiot that chose a jerk over the love of my life and it almost cost me my life. Instead of being with a man that loved me I went with one that used me. I am a woman who was afraid of nothing and now I have to conquer fears like I am five years old. I am smart but not smart enough to see the danger that I was walking in. I was rich but no money could save the beatings I took or help me save my family and friends from all that I put them through. I am a good looking woman but I still spend days questioning myself. So I am not sure what you see. For that matter I question at times what Fitz sees, but because I want better I accept that he loves me for me most of the time. However you are a smart, successful woman. You waited and married the man of your dreams. You had a child with a man that loves you. I'm not sure what they told you, but I can assure you I'm a nobody compared to the important people you are around."

Fitz went to say something but Kerry grabbed her hand, "I'm sorry. I don't want you to think that I am judging you, but if I were I would say that you are a bold, smart, courageous woman. You held on to protect those who you loved and you fought. You won. I'm proud to be sitting across from a survivor. So are Erin and Fitz. We all make bad choices in life. For me it was my eating and need to feel and look perfect. I don't know how you feel. Erin has so many wonderful things to say about you. While the television always shows me with the elite in the industry. I love that. It is part of my job. It is who I am. However at the end of the day I am a human being. I have to make decisions. My life outside of the camera is what motivates me to do the things I do. I look at my daughter and I want to teach her that she is enough. When you have your daughter which I believe one day you will you will tell her to listen to her heart and her gut. That is rarely wrong. I may have helped her select a couple of pieces that were sent to you. I want you to know that you matter. You are loved more than you know. Maybe even more than you can accept now, but you will if you keep putting one foot in front of the other."

Olivia nodded, "She still felt stupid for some reason. Then she remembered the check. Fitz told her this was her story to tell."

Olivia pulled the envelope out. She handed it to Kerry. When Kerry opened it she was in shock.

Olivia smiled, "Thank you for coming today. You are the epitome of grace and beauty. You remain respectful and kind in an industry that can tear you apart. Keeping your family and friends close and not putting your business out there is something I admire. This is my story to tell. I hope this money helps, but I want to do more. I know that you are on the board of V-Day. When we move here I would like to be involved. I can give money but someone has to tell the story. Every woman does not make it out. Every woman can't speak. I need to speak not only for them but for me. I need to keep putting one foot in front of the other."

Kerry smiled, "I would love to work with you. Congratulations on everything. May I see your ring. Fitz would not show it to us."

Olivia laughed. She showed them the ring. They told her that it was gorgeous. They showed them pictures of their home. Kerry recommended her friend Danny Seo. Olivia was excited about meeting him. Kerry had shown her pictures of work that he had done. It started out intense. Olivia felt out of place for a moment, but she had been able to see things that she had not before. She was grateful.

They talked and enjoyed their lunch. They exchanged contact information and Olivia promised to keep in touch. Once she moved to California they agreed they would get together to do girl stuff. Kerry told Fitz he could hang out with her husband.

They left in their separate cars. Olivia climbed on Fitz's lap. She just looked at him. It was like she was making sure that this was real.

Fitz cupped her face, "It's real. We are real. We are happy and building our life and our business. You are getting stronger and making friends and connections."

Olivia nodded. He held her. He knew that Olivia needed the time to let all of this soak in. She was still struggling with her emotions and her self-esteem. He knew it would all come together in time, but it would take just that time.

They got back to the room. He helped her out of her clothes. He gave her one of his t-shirts to wear. She climbed in the bed. He decided to give her some space. Fitz changed clothes and went in the living room. Pransome got on the end of the chair.

Fitz was watching some show on TV. Olivia came out the room and climbed in his lap. He turned around so that they would both be comfortable.

Olivia looked at him, "I'm not scared. I'm overwhelmed that this is my life, but I'm happy. There is no way in hell that I am running. I only want to run to you. I guess I am scared that this is not real. That you will change your mind, but I know that it is not the case. Take the kid gloves off. It is about us. I am still seeing Dr. Sherry individually and we see her twice a month for couples counseling. We continue that but we go back home and it is about us. If you love me enough to do what you have done I love you enough to give my heart completely to you and trust that you won't break it on purpose."

Fitz sat up and looked Olivia in the eyes, "I do love you that much. I would give you my last to make sure that you are okay. I'm letting you know that if the gloves come off I am going to love you hard. You are my everything. I want to marry you. I want you to be the mother of my kids and I am not talking years from now."

Olivia leaned down and kissed him, "Bring it!"

A/N-So I am bringing them together slowly but surely. The next couple chapters will have a time jump. Expect things to start heating up. You may not see it before I end this installment, but prepare for a fun ride in the next installment.