A/N-I love the reviews. Keep them coming. I had to make you want to come back for more. I hope that you enjoy this chapter.
Fitz was sitting on the plane looking out the window trying to keep his emotions in check. He refused to accept that Olivia was not going to be okay. He had decided that they would get through whatever was going on.
Jenny & Maya didn't know what to say to their son. They knew that nothing they said would matter. He wanted to be at his wife's side. They decided to sit with him. One was on each side of him and they held his hands.
When they landed John put the airplane in its designated spot. He took the family to his truck and made his way to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Tom had sent Fitz a message and once he turned his phone off of airplane mode he was relieved to know that they had been able to stabilize Olivia. She was sleeping so they were waiting on him to arrive to discuss further treatment.
When they arrived at the hospital Fitz literally jumped out before John could park. He ran into the emergency room where Lauren was waiting for him. He could tell that she was shook up, and that caused him to slow down a moment. Olivia was stable which was good.
Fitz could tell by the look on Lauren's face that she was feeling guilty. She was worried that Fitz was upset with her considering that she had promised to look after Olivia which she did. Olivia had also kept her promise to relax when they arrived to their home so he wasn't mad but worried.
Fitz pulled Lauren into a hug. She immediately broke down and began to cry. It broke everyone's heart to hear her sobbing.
Fitz comforted her until she calmed down. He nodded for Tom to come over. Tom held her as Fitz spoke, "Lauren, I'm not mad at all. Please don't take this personally. I know that you took care of Olivia. We are all going to be okay. Hopefully its nothing more than stress which will get better consider that we have done just about everything to start our lives here. We are good. I promise."
Lauren looked up at Fitz. She could tell that he was being honest. His eyes were mostly blue. She knew that the little bit of grey was concern for his wife.
Dr. Kenya Hargrave came out to talk with Fitz. Tom introduced the doctor to Olivia's husband. She took him to a consultation room to talk. When she told him what was wrong with Olivia she would allow the two of them to decide how they wanted to share the information.
Dr. Hargrave spoke, "It is a pleasure to meet you Fitz. Olivia is sleeping right now. She stayed up long enough to let me know she had remarried and to fill you in. Ironically I am the same doctor that treated Olivia when her ex-husband beat her and caused her miscarriage. I wasn't aware she had found a way to get away from Mr. Ballard until Tom & Lauren filled me in. I should have known because although she is sick her eyes show that she is in a different place."
Fitz nodded, "Thank you for taking care of my wife. Do you know what is going on with her? I know that since we returned from our honeymoon we have been going non-stop to get our home and office ready here. We are moving here from D.C."
Dr. Hargrave smiled, "Well congratulations on getting married. Olivia is a sweetheart. You must be the best friend that she let get away. I spent most of the night with her when she lost the baby so Jake couldn't come in the room so she filled me in on mistakes she felt she made. I told her it is never too late. I am glad I am right. To answer your question yes I know what is wrong with Olivia, and it is the reason that I took you aside to discuss her diagnosis. Olivia is almost six weeks pregnant. Olivia is suffering from severe iron-deficiency anemia and she is also very dehydrated. The baby is sucking all of her iron. That is why she got so loopy this evening. We are treating her, but I plan to keep her in the hospital for at least a day or two hooked up to a fetal monitor since Jake did a number on her body in the past . With all of the traveling and stress she had been under I want to keep an eye on the baby. If we get through the next day or two I think she should be fine. I told her she was pregnant, but she was out of it. She should be up soon. I am going to send in the tech so they can do an ultrasound so you can see the baby. Again he did a number of her when she lost her first child so I just want to air on the side of caution. This is not a high risk pregnancy we just have to change some habits now that there is a little one growing inside of her."
Fitz didn't realize that he was crying. They were pregnant. They were expecting their first child together. He was excited but scared. Fitz was finally able to thank the doctor. The nurse told her that they just took her up to a private room. Dr. Hargrave told Fitz that she would take him to Olivia so she could check on her. She asked the nurse to give them 30 minutes and then she could send the family up.
They got to the private suite. Fitz walked in. He looked at his wife who looked so frail on the hospital bed. Olivia seen him and began to cry. Fitz ran over to her and comforted her.
Olivia sobbed and was trying to apologize to Fitz, "I am sorry I didn't know I was pregnant. I haven't been sick and other than being tired I had no symptoms. I want you to know I would never do anything to harm our baby."
Fitz cradled his wife the best he could. Fitz climbed in the bed and pulled Olivia to him. The tech came in. Dr. Hargrave thanked her but decided that she would do the ultrasound. The tech understood. Dr. Hargrave did this when the parents were on edge. She knew that sometimes patients felt better when the doctor does the ultrasound.
Once the gel was on her stomach Dr. Hargrave did the ultrasound. It took no time for her to find the baby's heartbeat. The couple began to cry. They were listening to their child. Dr. Hargrave printed out several copies for the couple.
The tech began to hook up Olivia to the fetal monitor. While she was doing that Dr. Hargrave talked with Olivia.
Dr. Hargrave smiled, "I was nervous when I seen you laying in that bed. Your friends shared with me that you have a very different life now. I am happy for you. Like I was explaining to your husband. I am keeping you here to make sure that we get fluids in you and we are going to give you iron injections because your iron is extremely low and dietary and supplements will not get into your body fast enough for you and the baby. Going forward I want you to take an iron supplement in addition to your prenatal vitamins. Also eat foods that have plenty of iron. I'll make sure you have a brochure. Also I am sure you will get expectant books and the internet have that information as well. Now that you know that you are expecting as long as you cut back on the stress, eat right, and drink plenty of water this should be a normal pregnancy so don't stress."
Olivia nodded, "Thank you again. I am glad that you were here tonight. Whatever you think is best I will do. I just want our baby to be okay."
Dr. Hargrave smiled, "I have no doubt that the baby will be fine. I am glad that I was here to not only take care of you, but to see you in a different place. You have stayed on my mind since that night that I treated you. By the way you are right. You are lucky to have him, but I imagine that he feels the same about you. If you need it I know of a good OB. I will check in on you later."
Olivia leaned back into her husband. She allowed him to hold her. He knew that she felt the safest when she was in his arms. He wanted her to feel not only safe but loved.
After a couple of minutes of silence Fitz spoke, "I'm happy I really want this. I want you to stay in California. Anything else that needs to be done in D.C. let me handle it. I don't want to hover. You are my wife. You are not my child, but I'm asking that you take care of yourself. I want you to enjoy not only this pregnancy, but all of your pregnancies. I don't expect you not to work. I am just asking that when you get tired please stop. We are good at what we do so we don't have to accept every client."
Olivia didn't say anything for a moment. All of a sudden Fitz was beginning to feel tension in the room. He was about to say something else, but he heard her began talking and stopped.
Olivia stayed in his arms, "You are right. I know that as your best friend that more times than not I gave you a run for your money when you asked me to do things that you thought were in my best interest. I can admit that sometimes my independence gets me in trouble, but I can't let that come between us. You are not only my best friend now, but you are my husband. While I may not have always shown it; you looking out for me has always meant so much to me. I want a family with you. I want this baby and down the road two or three more. I want us to have a large family. You are right. I can't sit home and twiddle my fingers for the next 7 1/2 months, but I promise that I will take care of myself and our baby. When I get to the last trimester I will start working half days so I can rest properly. Since I have a small frame I am not sure how my body will handle the weight, but I'll do whatever. I just don't want you thing of me as reckless."
Fitz shifted his body so he could face his wife. He could see the guilt was eating at her right now, and he needed to fix it quickly.
Fitz leaned down and kissed Olivia with everything in him. When they finally pulled away Olivia smiled.
Fitz smiled and said, "There's my wife."
Olivia nodded
Fitz said, "I need you to let the guilt go. Yes, we were technically trying for a baby, but we weren't keeping up. You & I know that most women are surprised when they find out they are pregnant. You were not being reckless. Things were just hectic and you happen to be pregnant so you and the baby have some minor issues that are being worked out. Lauren told me that when you got to the house you immediately laid down. I'll be honest I didn't believe that you would rest. I felt like you were saying it to get me off of your back. We are going to be just fine. Since you are on the monitor I don't see any way of hiding that is going on. I say bring them in and we will call the office and tell everyone at once."
Olivia smiled and nodded at her husband. He could tell she was getting tired again. He called Tom and told them they could come in.
Everyone made it in the room. They all hugged Olivia. It was a relief to see her alert although she still looked tired.
Fitz called the office. Abby answered and told him that she had him on speaker so everyone could hear what was going on.
Olivia decided to speak, "Well the reason that I was so lethargic tonight is because I have severe iron-defincey anemia. I am also dehydrated. I will remain the hospital for the next day or two to receive treatment and be observed because Fitz & I are pregnant. We are expecting our first child in 7 1/2 months. By sheer luck the same doctor that treated me the night that Jake beat me and caused my miscarriage was here so she is treating me. She feels that once I get my iron up and some fluids in me that there is no reason that this shouldn't be a normal pregnancy. Fitz & I have decided I am going to remain in California. I want to minimize me traveling. I am sorry that I didn't get to say a proper good-bye. I hope that we can get together soon."
Everyone was quiet but it was clear that everyone was happy. They were soaking in the good news. Jenny & Maya were over the moon and scared at the same time.
Fitz & Olivia could hear sniffles coming from the phone.
Harrison was the first one to pull it together to speak, "Guys sorry we are all a little choked up at the moment. We couldn't be happier for the three of you if we tried. We will all be out there soon. We'll take turns visiting. Just take care of yourself Liv. We all know that you are going to work, but enjoy yourself. So much has been taken away from you. You now have this precious gift. Enjoy it. You can't get these moments back. We love you and we'll do whatever we need to do to make this time as painless as possible. We love you. We really just love you guys so much."
The couple was now in tears as they listened to Harrison and they looked at their moms, Tom, and Lauren. They were lucky. You couldn't get a better support system if you tried. The couple promised to be in touch. Olivia assured them that she would take care of herself and the baby.
Olivia was getting tired. Lauren had a set of keys to Fitz & Olivia's house. In the event that they were pulled away from work Lauren could get into their house. They told everyone to stay at their house. They told the couple they would bring them clothes and toiletries with them the next day. As they were leaving Olivia asked for a minute with Lauren.
Lauren was left in the room with Fitz & Olivia. Olivia knew that Fitz had probably talked to Lauren, but she could see in her eyes that she was feeling guilty. She had to ease her mind.
Olivia held her hand out to Lauren. Lauren came over and Olivia held her while she cried. When Lauren calmed down enough that Olivia felt she would hear her she spoke.
Olivia said, "I love you. You are like our little sister. You didn't cause any harm. You saved me. It could have been worse had you not checked on me. We are all going to be fine. I'm going to need you to get through this pregnancy. Who will make sure I eat? Who has the courage to tell me to take a break? Who can plan and arrange my schedule to get task accomplished in an effective and timely manner? That is all you Lauren. We are going to get through this pregnancy, and then I need you to finish school. so you can move up. You will not be my assistant forever. Fitz & I are happy. This baby is something else that both of us want. We have been given so much. We are not selfish. You are our family now. We take care of each other. You took care of me and I bet Fitz told you already, and now I am telling you. Go to the house get you a glass of wine and eat some dinner. Spend time with your boyfriend and your family and we will see your tomorrow okay."
Olivia had talked to her with such calmness. Every chance they got Fitz, Olivia, and their moms showed her that they really considered her family. For the first time in a long time she wanted to achieve greatness. She felt like she could. It was rare that you worked for someone who wants you to be better. She couldn't give up. She loved them which is why she was upset, but she was fine now.
Lauren nodded, "Okay. I love you too. I will see you tomorrow."
Lauren hugged Fitz and left to head to the house to eat and relax. Olivia was barely able to keep her eyes open. Fitz began to rub her arms and back and Olivia was knocked out in no time. Fitz tried to get out of the bed a couple of times, but Olivia would only hold onto him tighter.
Fitz lay there with his wife thinking about everything that has taken place recently. It had been a whirlwind time for them. He would not change it for a minute. Fitz was worried. He was someone's husband. He had a responsibility first ad foremost to his wife and their unborn child. He just wanted to do right by them. He wanted Olivia to never regret taking a chance on them. He was thankful that just about everything was done with them moving here.
Fitz was in his own head and thoughts that he didn't notice that Olivia had woken up and was looking at him. She knew that he was worried about her. There was not a doubt in her mind that he was trying to figure out how he could be better and do more for her. This man would move mountains for her. She loved that about him, but she needed him to enjoy the moment too. She prayed that she found the right words to say to him, because seeing him trying to figure out ways to do more was breaking her heart a little bit.
Calmly Olivia began to speak, "You know when I was on that beach walking towards you I immediately smiled. It was apparent to me that you had put so much time, and effort, and money into making that moment everything for me. The fact that you don't just put effort into creating special moments for me. You do it all of the time. It is why it was so easy for me to let my guard down and not be so afraid of the future. I could have been Tonya. I know the only reason that I wasn't is due to the large support system that I had in place, and it started with you. You kept an open mind and heart. Even after we destroyed you. Me by leaving with Jake. Jake by torturing you with me. I use to wait on the day that it would catch up to you, and you would snap and realize all the pain I caused. Then my mom reminded me of who you are. A real man. A man with love, compassion, and respect for me. You do so much for me. More than I can put into words. There is nothing more than you can do. You have given me all that I need and more. You are my husband now. I am carrying our child. Every wish or dream that I ever wanted with you has come true. It is almost scary to know you will come up with more, but that is who you are. I don't want to be the only one enjoying this pregnancy. You have waited so long for this. I want us to be happy together. I know that you will take on most of the stress and worry, but I want my husband in the moment with me. I love you baby. We earned the right to enjoy every moment in our lives."
Fitz just held her. He let everything that she just said wash over him. He didn't realize he was crying at first. Silent tears turned into a full blow sob. Olivia shifted her body as much as she could so she could comfort her husband. She never said a word. She allowed him this moment. He had given her plenty of moments. He cried for almost 45 minutes. A nurse had come in and checked on her. Olivia quietly nodded she was okay. She put something in her IV. The nurse was kind enough to come back in with a warm washcloth and a dry one. Olivia thanked her with her eyes.
Once Fitz composed himself she cleaned his face for him. She was so gentle. Fitz leaned into her hand. He loved the comfort that she was providing. At first he was embarrassed that he fell apart until he looked into her eyes. There was no judgement there. All he saw was his wife letting him know they were okay and that she loved him. Fitz felt like he owed her an explanation.
Fitz in a low and sad voice said, "You are right. When I was thinking about the stress and making sure you were okay it made me think about you losing your first child. I'm a horrible person Livvie. I know that had to be painful, but I am so relieved that you don't have any children with him. That you are not tied to him. I was also thinking that I have wanted this for longer than I care to admit. When you said you wanted us to enjoy it I allowed my mind to really go there. Hoping that there is a little girl who is in there that looks just liker her mom, but is just as smart and loyal as she is. I believe it's a girl. My gut says our first is a girl. That scares and excites me at the same time. I want to be macho and say I'll kill any boy who touches her, but if she is anything like you she will be a force to be reckoned with. I love you Livvie. Thank you so much for this gift."
Olivia leaned back and got comfortable. She looked up at him and smiled, "I love you too. I am glad to give you something. Makes we feel like I am contributing to this marriage."
They laughed. The nurse heard them and felt comfortable coming back in. Olivia smiled at her.
Olivia said, "Thank you. I appreciate what you did. What is your name?"
"My name is Amber. It is a pleasure. I just wanted to check your vitals and check the monitor. Dr. Hargrave wanted us to give you a mild sedative so you can rest."
Olivia nodded. Amber checked everything and told her that she and baby were good. She gave Olivia the medicine and left the room.
It didn't take long for Olivia to get sleepy. The couple fell asleep knowing in their gut that everything was going to be okay.
Olivia ended up spending two days in the hospital. She texted Erin and Kerry and told them that she was in California and had something to share with them.
Jenny & Maya purchased the couple some books to look at. They knew that they would search the internet as well so it was no need to get a whole bunch of books.
Dr. Hargrave had referred her to a friend of hers named Dr. Keisha Miles was an obstetrician to the stars. While they may not be celebrities they dealt with them and valued their privacy so she was perfect for them.
The couple went to see her a week after she was released from the hospital. She did a full work-up. Olivia and baby were doing fine. She told Olivia to continue to eat food high in iron and take her prenatal vitamins and iron supplement.
Fitz, Tom, and Lauren finished all the small details that completed their move and got the office up and running. Jenny & Maya headed back to D.C. to finish up their business. They would be back in a month. Lauren offered and was working on getting their house here ready. Jenny was so happy with the work that Danny did that she hired him to update their home. Lauren was overseeing that project.
Olivia was fortunate that she didn't have a lot of morning sickness. She actually got sick at night more than in the morning, but it wasn't severe. She would tire easily so she managed her time.
Word had quickly got out that the couple had officially opened their office. They knew that their current clients as well as friends like Kerry and Erin had made them the talk of the town.
Fitz had taken on several clients who athletes. They were trying to build or recreate their image because they all were up for new contracts soon.
Olivia had taken on two cases. One was a professional tennis player who ex-wife spent her day trashing him since he filed for divorce. She had done interviews stating he had beaten her and their two girls. Based on her story she was given a temporary restraining order and he was only allowed supervised visits.
He had convinced Olivia that he wasn't guilty of the things that she was alleging. Olivia didn't want to be that woman who took a woman's side automatically when she says that she was beat. She told her client upfront that if they uncovered that he had done anything to them that she would bury him herself and take on the wife pro-bono, but if she was lying than Olivia would bury her. You don't ruin a man's reputation because he no longer wants you. You don't take a father from their kids as leverage to get what you want.
The other client was an up and coming actress who refused to sleep with an Oscar-winning director for a part so not only did he make sure that she didn't get the part that she had earned, but he had black listed her stating that they had to bring someone else in because she was never on time, she came in drunk several times, and couldn't keep up with her lines.
Right now she was waiting on Huck to complete his investigation before she decided how to proceed so she kept her schedule light. Lauren made sure that she ate. She had stocked their kitchen/break room with plenty of snacks, fruit, juice, and water.
Fitz & Olivia were busy but they made time for each other everyday. Fitz would always wake up in the morning and kiss her stomach and said good morning to the baby. They had dinner together each night.
They were happy. Life was good. It was scary for a moment, but they worked through it. Now they were enjoying their life. They enjoyed being married. Business was good. Family and friends were good. They silently agreed they were enjoying conquering the world.
A/N-So a couple of people figured out that she was pregnant. Next chapter you will find out how Olivia handles her clients. Also the couple gets a visitor that comes and tries to shake things up. Any guesses?