Olivia had never been on as awkward of a flight as the one she was on with her husband. They had been in the air for almost three hours with six more to go. Fitz had got up and went to the room leaving her alone.
She only had herself to blame. For the last two months she had taken care of everyone, but her husband. It wasn't just physical. She gave him nothing.
Between the kids, Gwen, the foundation, and work she saved nothing for her husband. For a while he was understanding, but when they entered the second month he was starting to get fed up. Jenny tried to warn her that she was doing too much. Both her and her mother told her that she couldn't push Fitz aside. She assured them that she wasn't.
Two weeks ago she actually asked him to postpone their trip. When he asked why she was concerned about Gwen and other people. Fitz had no words for his wife. He looked at her and told her she could stay, but he was going away regardless.
Since that night things had been tense. He didn't leave, but he didn't have to. She was always gone. She was embarrassed that when talking to Gwen's mother she told her that it would be a shame for her to lose her husband trying to save other women especially her daughter. She knew that the case was personal, but she reminded Olivia it would be a shame that it tore such a wonderful man and marriage apart.
Last night when she finished packing she expected something from Fitz. He gave her nothing. No mad, sad, happy, or glad which made her angry.
"Fitz, say what you want to say instead of giving me the cold shoulder. That seems a little childish to me."
"Livvie, I'm not giving you the cold shoulder I just have nothing to say. You decided on your own that I was at the bottom of the totem pole. I don't believe that was your intention, but you have gotten so consumed with saving everyone that you figured I don't need you. I always need you if for nothing but to hold me for a moment. I'm not asking you to make a choice, but I will say this to you: If you feel like everything else is always going to have to go before me then let's not put each other through that pain and anger. Let's move on now."
What he said played in her head since he said it the previous night. At first she took it as a threat, but as she not only thought about what he said but how he said it and the look on his face it wasn't a threat by any means. It was him telling her he would accept her decision whatever it may be.
Olivia jumped up and headed to their cabin. She opened up the door. Her husband was shirtless with a pair of sweatpants on reading.
She stripped down to her bra and panties and climbed in the bed. She didn't know if he wanted to touch her. She quickly found out when he opened his arms. She gladly went, "I'm so sorry. I don't want to lose you or us."
Fitz didn't say anything at first then he said, "The truth is the real reason I was afraid of taking Sheldon in was because I didn't want us especially you to love him more than you did me and Bri. I was concerned about his mental health, but not as much as your love for him pushing me or Bri or both of us out. I was prepared for our lives to change with Bri but I knew Sheldon was the real game changer. I love him and Stephanie so much. I don't hate anything that you have done in the last two months. I just didn't get why I was thrown aside."
"That is on me baby. I guess I proved you right in some ways."
"No not really. It is like lately you have been obsessed with Gwen's case, and I can feel that you have all of these emotions that are at the surface, but instead of talking to me or someone else you have poured yourself into everything, but me."
"Wow, after all these years you still know me. Working with Gwen's case made me realize how fortunate I was to have you, and to have you save me. Honestly the guilt ate at me since the night she said they forced her to have sex with them when I refused. It was like I owed it to them to fix this. Edison tried to use you to hurt others, and it ate at me how smug he is. Deep down I still think he is up to something, and while I don't think that he is communicating with Jake they have something in the works. The one thing I learned about Edison in the few moments we were around each other was that he wasn't the smartest apple in the bunch."
"Oh baby. I feel like it is my obligation to know you. Livvie, I knew going in that this case would be personal and hard, and I know that deep down you feel like you owe it to me to do this. It would feel like you were finally paying off a debt, but baby you paid your debt when you became a survivor instead of a victim. You paid it when you became my wife, mother to our children, a great businessman woman, and philanthropist. I know the endgame is Edison and Jake. It is why I let you take the case. There is no way I was going to let that man do time in prison and get out thinking he was good. At the same time I don't want this to come between us, and it hurts to be the outsider looking in."
"Oh Fitz, how can I be so stupid. I'm so sorry."
Olivia began to sob uncontrollably in her husband's arms. He knew that she wouldn't hear a word he said so he patiently waited for her to calm down. When she did he wiped her faced and gave her the most passionate kiss they had shared in quite some time.
The kiss wasn't enough. One thing led to another and Olivia was on her back, and her husband was sliding in her. She expected him to fuck her hard and fast and all this time, and their first time joining the mile high club. He didn't.
It was slow and passionate. He hit her spot every time. He whispered sweet nothings in her ear the whole time, and reminded her that they were partners. They would get through anything as long as they did it together. By the time they came together both of them were in tears.
Once they both got their bearings together Fitz kissed his wife. When they pulled apart, "You are never to say you are stupid again. We hit a rough spot. It happens in marriage, but we worked through it. Now we use this time to reconnect just the two of us, and when we get back we come up with a plan to bring them down together. Okay?"
Olivia nodded, "Okay. Baby, I'm so sorry. I need you to know that. I love you and I'm sorry I shut you out."
"Baby, I love you too. All I care about now is that I am back in the circle."
"You are."
"Good, because I will always be your biggest cheerleader. Now lay here and take a nap. You have been going non-stop lately."
"Yeah well between your daughter who felt like crawling sucked so she had to follow her brother's advice to walk, and our son who feels the need to be like his dad smart and athletic."
Fitz laughed, "Bri is all you. When she wants to do something that is it. No telling her otherwise. No way do I get the credit for that one. Sheldon, well what can I say. You were right."
"No not really. I was lucky. I was right to know that my husband would be the best daddy in the world, and Sheldon benefits from that. He wants to be like daddy. When I picked him up the other day the teacher said that a little boy hit a girl. Sheldon went over and scolded him. He told the little boy you never hurt a girl. If you do you are a coward. The teacher tried to reward him. He wouldn't accept. He told her that his daddy taught him that you don't need a gift for doing right."
Fitz was stunned
"So I wasn't right I was lucky that my husband loved me enough to take that chance with me even though you were scared. I love him but not more than Bri. Just differently."
"I know baby. I get that now. I was just uncertain then of what the outcome would be, but I don't regret it for a moment. When we go on vacation in July I'll make sure I do something special with him. Do you think they are going to enjoy our first family vacation?"
"I do. Unfortunately they didn't have money to take nice vacations. I hope that Stephanie enjoys it though. She has been through hell, and she could use a break in life. She went through a lot more hell than Sheldon. I know it is not about the money I just want to spoil her."
"Then do it baby. We can sit down and come up with what we want to do."
"I love you I really do and I just need to say it again, because I have let you down."
"Baby, you didn't let me down. You shut me out. I get why, and it did hurt but life is not always rainbows. Beside I made sure that where we stayed would allow us to focus on each other if you came, and you did."
"I did"
"Baby, can I ask you something?"
Olivia smiled. She knew this was also the other underlying reason he was nervous about taking Sheldon in. If they had Sheldon Olivia wouldn't want any more children was his thought.
Olivia sat up and looked her husband in the eyes, "Yes I want more children with you. I love Bri and Sheldon, but I want more. I was thinking maybe we starting trying again in the new year. Depending on when we conceive our next child is only a year and a half younger than Bri. Now I need to ask you something.
"Livvie, I know what you are about to ask. I can see it when you are with Bri and Sheldon. Even when you are talking to Stephanie. If you want to step back from working you can. If you want to simply consult on cases, and do it from home I am fine with that too. Your choice baby. The only thing I recommend is that you wait and make that decision when the time comes. There is no right or wrong answer baby. It is what you want."
Olivia laughed, "We need to stop reading each other's mind. It is a bit creepy."
"Never that would take away all of our fun."
"Ditto"
By the time they finished talking and starting to catch up on time they weren't there for each other it was almost time for them to land. The couple put their clothes on and made it to their seats to prepare to land.
When they arrived to the resort that Fitz had booked for them she was in awe. She didn't think they could ever top Fiji, but he did. They were at the Jade Mountain Resort in St. Lucia, and the atmosphere was everything. She couldn't believe she almost missed this. Thankfully almost doesn't count.
The suite they were staying in she had no words. It was the views that she was able to see that made it an experience. The mountain view was beyond anything she had ever seen, and the 900 square foot infinity pool was spectacular.
Olivia looked at the guide-book and noticed that this resort was the only one that had a view of the Piti and Gros Piton mountains floating upon the Caribbean Sea.
Since she had kids she started using her Instagram and Facebook accounts a lot more. She took a picture this stunning view and posted it to her account with the message, "This is Paradise" and the hashtags, #BESTHUBBYEVER #IMBLESSED.
Fitz came and wrapped his arms around his wife, "I'm glad that we get to enjoy this together baby."
"Me too. Thank you for everything especially your patience. I don't always get it right, but I'll get there."
"I know baby. We are human and make mistakes. Let's take a nap. I made arrangements for a special dinner tonight."
Olivia smiled and nodded. This was about to be the best week of her life, and she knew it wouldn't end when they got back because that Sunday would be Mother's Day. When they were planning the trip she noticed the dates. She knew her husband, but went with the flow because she was going to spoil him on his first Father's Day as well.
The couple enjoyed a nice long nap. Once dressed they headed out. Fitz had told her that a simple sundress and flats would work.
She knew why now. They were at Anse Mamin beach where her husband had arrange a private romantic dinner on the beach. It was beyond beautiful.
First of all they watched the sunset together while enjoying champagne, Caribbean vegetable Spring Rolls, and Kingfish and Coconut Ceviche.
They took some selfies and posted them.
Dinner was delicious. They enjoyed Rainforest Herb Seared Scallops, Farm to Table Salad, Surf and Turf with Roasted potatoes Spinach Emulsion and Truffle béarnaise, and for dessert Estate Grown Chocolate, Creme Brulee and Exotic Fruits.
They barely made it inside before Olivia was ripping off her husband's clothes. He didn't get his pants all the way down before she sunk down on him.
It was frantic and quick, but she needed him. She missed him and wanted him to know how much she loved and appreciated him.
That began an evening of intense but romantic love-making. It had been too long. Olivia knew it was her fault. She wouldn't make the same mistake again.
On Sunday they spent the day at Diamond Falls and Botantical Gardens. Olivia had never seen a waterfall so colorful. She knew that Sheldon would love this. She made sure to take plenty of pictures for him to see.
Olivia enjoyed the gardens, but the highlight of the day was when they took a bath in the Mineral Bath Spa. The experience was great, but Olivia who sometimes still had joint pain from her beatings from Jake and the bath felt really good.
Monday was a down day for the couple. Olivia took a private yoga class. When she got back to the room she headed straight for the shower where her husband joined her, and she got her second workout of the morning.
"Hi baby How was yoga?"
"It was great. The environment made it even better, and you stretched me even more."
"Well I have always loved what yoga did for you. You are more beautiful to me now than ever before."
Olivia blushed, "Why?"
"Because you are not only my wife, but the mother of my children, and to see the changes your body went through while carrying Bri. You look even more beautiful now. You are more confident and secure in who you are and there is nothing sexier than that."
"So the couple of pounds I kept really didn't bother you."
"Hell no. I love that little additional meat. It is all in the right places."
The couple changed and Olivia ordered a bottle of Dom Perignon and a selection of Canapes for them to enjoy by their pool. The couple laughed and talked and made out and immersed themselves in each other. Something that they both had not done in a long time.
Yes, Olivia had been distant but Fitz didn't fight hard enough. He knew she was struggling with some inner demons. He thought time would allow her to sort through it. When she got worse he should have said something even if it didn't make her happy, but he didn't.
It was a lesson learned and now they were enjoying each other. They decided to stay in for the night. Fitz called and the chef came to their sanctuary, and made them a three-course meal.
Tuesday was their full day of adventure. They were going on a tour and would be gone all day. They were packed and ready to go.
After boarding the boat they set off and almost three hours later they reached Soufriere and got their first glimpse of the Pitons. It was a view that they could never describe accurately in words. They took several pictures.
The first leg of the tour was Fond Doux Estate which was a working cocoa plantation. They toured the plantation and saw the process before sitting down and enjoying a buffet lunch.
After lunch they took a walk in the Volvano and Sulphur Springs. It was interesting to see boiling mud and water bubbling. Olivia didn't care for the smell of rotten eggs. They made it back to the catamaran. As they started to sail again they came upon Bottle Necked Dolphins.
Their next stop was Anse Cochon where the couple got to snorkel. It was just as beautiful as Fiji. One really wasn't better than the other.
They also stopped by Hurricane Hole at Marigot Bay before making their way back. The couple had a blast.
They found an Indian Restaurant near the resort where they decided to have dinner. For some reason Olivia felt great. The best she had felt in some time, and she felt flirty. They didn't do date nights so much once Bri and Sheldon arrived.
When Olivia stepped out the room Fitz gasped. He tried to remember the last night his wife looked like this. Honestly never, she always tended to be more on the reserve side. Tonight was a new side to his wife and he prayed she stayed.
Olivia had pulled her hair up into a high ponytail and she left her bangs out, but swept them to the side. She had dramatic make-up on with the smokey eye and bright red lip stick that he wanted to kiss off.
Then there was the dress. Damn was the only thing he could say. Olivia was wearing a Bottle Green Gucci Leather Dress with Broderie Anglaise Detail with a pair of Manolo Blahnik Patent Laser Cut Pump.
Fitz was trying to find words but he couldn't so he said what he thought, "Damn"
Olivia looked at her husband. When she saw the dress she knew it was risky for her. Even when she wore sexy dresses she tended to be more conservative, but she wanted to keep her husband interested in her. She called Erin who sent her the link for the dress. She debated with herself, but decided to go for it. Now she was unsure. He hadn't said anything other than damn.
Fitz composed himself, "Livvie baby, you know I think you are beautiful but this dress this look is damn I am glad you are mine. Fuck, woman what are you doing to me."
Olivia blushed. She wasn't prepared for this. Her husband more than loved the look. He always complimented her, but this was the ultimate ego boost. Not just his words but his actions. Note to self she needed to take more risks when it came to her clothes.
"Thanks baby. I thought I would change it up for you. We haven't done date night in a while so when we did I wanted it to be special."
"Baby it is more than special. You are stunning. This dress fits you like a glove. Your legs look sexy as hell. We are going to go back to dat nights when we get back home. I know we have kids, but we have to carve time for us. I also need you to find a couple more sexy dresses like that so I can show you off in the United States."
Olivia smiled and went over and hugged her husband, "I can do that."
"Baby you really do look great. As much as I know you care about how I feel how do you feel in this outfit in this look?"
"Honestly I feel sexy and happy. I feel confident and happy that you can show me off."
Fitz smiled, "Good so let's go show you off so I can come back and take you out of this dress.
Olivia laughed.
At the restaurant the couple dined on Ajwaini Bhed, Steamed Basmati Rice as a starter. Olivia decided on Jugal Bandhi and Fitz ordered Salmon Gulnar for their entrees. They enjoyed a bottle of Row 11 Pinot Noir. For dessert they shared a Banana and Cashew Nut Samosa.
Honestly it was one of the best dates they had ever. They were both so carefree. Nothing mattered in the moment but each other.
When they made it back to their room Olivia looked at her husband. He had paid them to come in and set up their room. Candles were lit around the room. Rose pedals were spread around the room and there was a heart of rose pedals on the bed. Wine and strawberries were on the side table.
Olivia turned and looked at her husband, "I remember that night we made love for the first time in Florida. I wondered was it a fluke. I learned not only was it not a fluke, but you get better and better. Your love pours through every time we are in the bedroom. You always take care of me. That night you had total control from start to finish. Recreate that night. Remind me why I belong only to you."
It was something about her voice that took him to another place. It was soft but sensual. Erotic and sexy. She was his and only his, and now he was going to show her that she made the right choice. He would show her how much he truly loved her and only her. No one else would ever have his heart.
He slowly undressed his wife. That dressed could not be ruined. He wanted to see her in it again, but he left her heels on.
He took her face in his hands and began to kiss her. The passion was beyond anything that either of them could explain. He then began to kiss the side of her neck knowing what that spot did to her.
He pulled them to the bed and he laid perpendicular to her body. He began to stroke her clit with his tongue in a crosswise motion. Olivia threw her head back. This was different and damn it was beyond good. Her first orgasm was out of this world. She knew what kind of night they were about to have.
He climbed her body and started to kiss her all over her face. She knew that tonight he was going to make love to every inch of her body before they tapped out. When he licked her lips she moaned. He then sucked on her bottom lip before he coaxed her tongue out, and when he kissed her it was everything. Between the passion of the kiss and tasting herself it almost felt like too much.
He lifted her leg and slid into her hard and quick. She gasped. He looked at her, "Tonight I am going to remind you why you don't want to go almost two months without this again."
The thrusts were quick and hard. Almost angry. It felt like make-up sex. Whenever she would meet him thrust for thrust he would go even hard and faster. She finally gave in. She knew that was the objective. He kept hitting that spot until she screamed for mercy, and finally he made her cum.
He flipped her over and took a couple of the strawberries and squeezed them on her back. As he was kissing her back erotically he slid back in her. This time the thrusts were slow but deep. She thought she could feel him in her stomach at times. When she didn't think that she could take anymore he lifted so her back was to his chest. He took the strawberries and put it in his mouth and pulled Olivia's face to his. Her brain was officially mush. Her husband was making love to her in so many ways she didn't know whether she was coming or going.
He didn't miss a beat as she felt another orgasm coming. He whispered, "Let go I'm right here". She did but her husband never stopped thrusting and dragged it out. She wanted to tap out, but he was too good."
He flipped them over so now she was on top. He made her tilt her hips forward. Olivia didn't know what the significance of this was until when he slid back she felt her clit hit his pelvis and his cock was hitting her g-spot. She was officially seeing stars. If that wasn't enough he began to caress her stimulating her even more.
She was all screamed out, moaned out. She was officially in sensory overload. Her husband was trying to kill her. Where his hands weren't his lips were.
"Baby what are you doing to me? God baby ."
"I'm taking care of my wife. I'm fucking you, making love to you, loving you, caressing you, and showing you how much I missed you."
"I missed you to baby. Never again."
"I know."
"Baby, I can't hold it I'm cumming baby. Too much..."
" Oh baby, this is nothing but you can cum Mrs. Grant. Big Daddy got you."
Olivia screamed, "Shit baby Shit Shit Shit Damn Fuck"
As Olivia was coming down from her high she felt something on her hands. She looked up and noticed her husband's tie was now around her hands.
Fitz flipped them over, "You know it is never a good idea to shut me out."
Olivia knew she he wasn't go to hurt her, well he was but in a good way. "I know baby and I'm sorry."
"Are you really? I'm not sure I believe you."
Fitz slid back in and began to fuck his wife fast and hard.
"Shit Fitz baby. I'm so sorry. I was wrong."
"Oh I know Livvie. It was wrong to deny the man who gives you more orgasms that you can ever want, love you with everything in him, would give his life for you. It was wrong to throw him aside."
"You are right baby. I was wrong. I should have come to you. I should have told you how I felt. I never should have dealt with it on my own."
"We are making progress, but not enough yet."
He turned her on her side and slid back in. He would thrust in her and pull almost out leaving only the tip in before thrusting back into her hard.
She threw her head back, "Fuck Fitz you win. You win baby. I get it. I was wrong. Dead wrong never again. Never again. White Flag. You win."
Fitz began laughing like a crazed man, "No baby I don't win unless you are okay. I'm nothing without you. I win when you are at your very best."
Olivia composed herself and looked at her husband, "Then right here right now I am telling you that you win because I am at my very best in this bed with you. I love you so much."
Fitz untied her hands. They entwined their hands together and Olivia said, 'Finish what you started."
Olivia never took her eyes away from her husband. They began to breathe in sync and move in sync with each other. They felt centered again. It felt like their first time but better. They had lived life together, gotten married, had children, expanded their business. Hurt each other and made up. They were renewing their mind, body, and soul. Her husband had touched every inch of her body tonight. It was the best reminder that she needed him.
She didn't know when they came and went to sleep. Her husband had made love to her, fucked her, and had a conversation with her body and then her mind before he even said a word. Tonight would go down in a category of its own.
The rest of the week the couple enjoyed talking about their future. What they wanted for themselves as a couple and as a family. They took a sunset cruise where they fell in love all over again. It was Fiji part two.
They spent a day getting spa treatments. One of them was The Alchemy of Two where they relaxed in a hot tub together that contained body bliss elixir, they shared treats and poetry, followed by a massage side by side. It ended by them receiving handcrafted chocolates. They also did the romance ritual which consisted of them enjoying the "Loving" aromatherapy foot scrubs followed by a dry body crushing that stimulated circulation. For fun because Fitz asked she got some strands of her hair braided with beads. It was so not her, but she loved it.
Fitz smiled, "Honestly the best part of this trip has seen seeing you do things that are not your norm. The dress, your hair. It feels good to see you try new things. If you fall you can get back up. If you need help I will always be there."
Olivia looked up and smiled, "It is because I am with you. Everyday has become a little easier for me to try things. Although I hate to admit the reason it is because of Jake. He didn't like change. If anything was out of the norm it meant trouble for me. I know it is not fair to you. You are not him. It is something I am mentally working through."
"I get it baby. I know that some of the things that he has done require time. We have a lot of it. Just know I am here."
"I do baby."
Thier last two days in St. Lucia they spent scuba diving, hiking the Morne Lastic Trail, kayaking, and shopping.
The week was much-needed. They had lost their way a little, but they were in a much better place. They made promises to each other including date night once a week, and that didn't mean that they always had to leave home. They would take turns planning.
They also decided that although they had Pransome they would get a second dog for Sheldon. More than likely a lab as a gift for all of his hard work.
They decided what gifts they were going to get for Stephanie for her birthday. They would get Bri's ears pierced on her birthday, and threw out a couple of ideas for her first birthday which Fitz knew that Olivia wanted to go all out. Considering they gave Sheldon a big party and Stephanie was getting a lavish birthday there was no reason that Bri should be spoiled even if she didn't remember it.
When they arrived home it soaked in how much they missed their kids. The town car had barely stopped when Sheldon ran out of the house into his daddy's arm. Fitz held him and realized how much he loved this little boy.
He put him down as they saw their daughter wobbling towards them. She fell which was unacceptable in her brother's eyes. He helped her up and cleaned her knees off. He moved so she could make it over to their parents.
Olivia picked their daughter up and gave her all kinds of kisses. "Mama missed you."
Bri grinned and you saw her two teeth. It was the cutest thing, "Mama"
Olivia loved hearing her daughter call her mama. It completed her as a mom that all of her kids referred to her that way.
Bri looked at her daddy and held her arms out. Fitz took her and kissed her forehead, "Hey daddy's girl. Did you have fun with your Nana's, brother, and sister?"
"Dada"
She laid her head in the crook of his neck. She was such a daddy's girl.
They spent the evening relaxing. Fitz ordered pizza after Stephanie arrived. She was staying so she could be with the family for Mother's Day. She really hoped that her mom loved the gifts they got her. Dad assured them she would.
They showed the pictures to the kids which made them more excited for their family vacation. Both Sheldon & Bri were clingy for most of the evening staying close to their parents which was fine with them they missed them. All three of them. It made them realize how much they had really changed.
Mother's Day was great from start to finish. Fitz was up early with Sheldon and Stephanie who helped their dad fix breakfast in bed for Olivia, Jenny, and Maya who stayed the night with them as well. Bri was their entertainment.
They had decorated the patio in honor of Mother's Day with balloons and banners.
Fitz had fixed mimosas for the adults and Stephanie had fixed smoothies for the kids.
Once everyone was comfortable Fitz handed their mom's their gift. It was one box with both of their names on it. When they opened it they were shocked. They couldn't believe their kids remembered.
When they were in high school they told their kids they wanted to get a vacation home in Florida especially after they both got married and had kids. For a while they thought it would be to other people, but them together was what they ultimately wanted.
The house was in Reunion, Florida which is close to Disney World. The home was almost 5400 square feet. It was six bedroom, five bathrooms. They had custom cabinets and granite put in throughout the house. In addition the home included a theater room, billiards room, and oversize balconies for them to relax on. The house had a built-in summer kitchen specifically for Maya. There was a pool and spa. The deed to the house was there in the box.
Stephanie handed them a box that was from the grandchildren. When they opened it they noticed the house was furnished with them in mind even the artwork.
Fitz smiled, "It seems that our daughter has this hidden talent that I tapped in. She is a great designer. I told her that I think she should consider being an engineer. She had some great designs."
Olivia smiled, "Honey why are you not taking that up if you are as good as dad said?"
"Because I feel like I owe it to you and others to give back after so much was given to our family. Even though our mom is gone you still helped her and our family."
Olivia went over and hugged her, "You can give back by volunteering. You can help me put events together. Speak here and there. You can do all kinds of things, but if this is your passion you should go after it."
Olivia noticed Stephanie shaking her head and laughing.
Olivia asked, "What?"
Stephanie laughed, "Dad said that what you would tell me when I helped him. What is really scary is that even apart he knows you. I swear he said the same thing."
They all laughed
"What can I say?"
"Nothing, I love you both and if you guys are supportive I will go for it."
Maya smiled, "Baby we all support you. Your mom, dad, siblings, and Nanas are behind you."
Stephanie smiled, "I love you guys."
"We love you too."
It was now Olivia's turn.
Olivia opened the first box. It was from their moms. Inside was a MiN New York Candle, a Mark Cross handbag, a Michael Kors watch, and a Diane von Furstenberg dress.
Olivia hugged and thanked her moms.
The next gift was from Fitz.
Olivia kept hinting to him that she wanted a chocolate diamond. What his Livvie wanted she got. Inside the case was a Le Vian Chocolate Diamond and White Diamond Oval Pendant necklace, Swirl Earrings, and a Buckle Ring.
Olivia screamed in excitement and thanked her husband over and over. He spoiled her and she loved every moment of it.
Next gift was from the kids. When Olivia opened up the box she looked up and her children and smiled.
Sheldon said, "Mommy, I thought of it and Stephie and daddy said it was a good idea and helped me. Now you can have us with you all of the time."
Olivia smiled at her son, "I love it buddy and I think you did a terrific job."
It was a Mother's Ring. It was a 18K White Gold Ring. The top of the ring said, "Mom" and underneath were premium stones to represent the children's birthday's. Sapphire for Bri, Ruby for Stephanie, and Citrine for Sheldon. Olivia slid it on and it was perfect.
There were two envelopes on the table. Olivia picked up the first one to see a sketch of a building or a small home. When she looked up confused Stephanie explained:
"I know you originally wanted to buy more office space to set up for the foundation, but you didn't like the layout. Also I know that you would prefer to be home. So I sketched that and showed it to dad. We found out that the adjacent land behind the house was being put up for sale so dad bought it. Got the zoning permit, and plans to build your office here. For your office I thought we could design it so you could work from home whenever you take a case. There would be a separate entrance so they wouldn't have to come from the house entrance."
Olivia looked up, "Wow this is really good. No this is great, but I will only allow it under one condition."
Stephanie smiled, "Let me guess I have to work on the project with you. I know dad already gave me the heads up. I would love to. Maybe it would give us time to spend together."
Olivia smiled, "I would love that. I know these two bugs require a lot of my attention, but you are important to me too. I need you to understand that."
"I do."
Fitz handed her the final envelope.
Olivia shook her head, "Guys this is enough."
Fitz pleaded with her with his eyes. She gave in. When she opened it she was astonished to at what she saw. It was the greatest gift in the world, but cost the least.
Sheldon and Stephanie were now legally Grants. Fitz filed the paperwork. She remembered he came in the office one morning, and told her he was doing it and she signed the papers.
Stephanie smiled, "For once dad and I were really glad you were busy. For Sheldon he was having his name changed. For me I legally became your daughter. I did some research and found out that you can legally be adopted as an adult. Most do it for inheritance, but many do it so they can formalize the bond of parent-child which is what I wanted. I don't care about the money. We wanted to surprise you, but legally I am now your child. My birth certificate lists you as my parents."
It was an emotional moment for the entire family. Olivia knew that they could adopt her for this reason, but assumed she didn't want that. She had a really great relationship with her mom despite the abuse.
Stephanie went over and put her head in Olivia's lap. "I talked to mom one night at home. I felt her presence. I felt at peace. She said that she was looking over us, but she was grateful that you stepped in. She told me not to let you down. Show everyone who I was. Mom wanted you to know that she doesn't think you are trying to replace her. You do a lot to keep her memory alive as well as our sister. I need this mom. I need to belong somewhere. I promise it is not about the money. I will sign paperwork if need be."
Olivia put her finger on Stephanie's lips, "You belong to this family. You are a Grant and yes we have revised our will to include you and Sheldon. I know it is not about the money. If that was the case you would be here lying around doing nothing. You do the opposite. You have volunteered at the house helping the women with make-up before their interview, talking to the children, answering calls. You have helped us out with your siblings, and you are going to college by choice. If you are happy with us adopting you I am over the moon."
"I am more than happy mom."
"So am I!"
The family enjoyed the remainder of Mother's Day with a BBQ. Fitz & Sheldon put Kabobs on the grill. The women made a Mandarin Almond Salad, Mac & Cheese, Fruit Salad, and Corn. Jenny had made a Lemon Meringue Pie for dessert.
As they sat on the patio enjoying their meal and each other Olivia smiled. She had gotten caught up with getting Edison & Jake that she forgot for a moment what was in front of her. It was a mistake she would work hard not to make again.
She however was not giving up on getting Edison & Jake once and for all. The only difference is she would do it together with her husband.
A/N-They had a minor hiccup but worked through it to have a sexy, fun, and romantic getaway to celebrate their anniversary.
I wanted Mother's Day to be special for Olivia and her moms.
Bri continues to grow but so does Sheldon.
Next up is Father's Day and then their family vacation.
Question: Do you think that Edison or Jake or both of them together are really up to something or is this Olivia being paranoid. You won't find out for a couple of chapters, but I am interested in your thoughts and theories here.