When Olivia told Fitz what the new plan was he flipped. Mad really didn't describe her husband at the moment.
"Forget it Livvie. I'll just kill him myself. I'll tell Huck to kill him no."
At first Olivia was going to say something, but she decided to let him vent. He was entitled to this moment.
After awhile he looked at her and realized he had went off on a tangent.
"Oh Livvie I'm so sorry. I have no right."
"That's the thing you have every right. I thought about what you said, and we can't do that."
"Why?"
"Because I don't want us to become them. I'm going to kill him, but I'm not going to be an outright murderer. I'm going to kill him defending myself that way we can both sleep at night, and he will out of our lives forever."
"I'm scared Livvie. We just celebrated our two year anniversary. I want more with you baby. So much more."
Olivia climbed in his lap and they held each other. "I want that too baby, but Jake is my baggage. I have to see this through. Not only for me but for Gwen. We can't just kill Jake. Edison would know. He could come after Jeffrey & Andrew. Gwen &her parents would never get their lives back. They trusted us. We can't let them down."
"You are right Livvie."
She sat up and looked at him, "I'm not the same woman. I may get slapped around. He will probably beat me for good measure, but it won't be the same."
"How can you say that Livvie?"
"Because I have a reason to live. I have a reason to fight. I have something to come home to. My family. The beating will only be physical. No different than a soldier going to war. Instead of being a prisoner of war to protect the country. I will be a prisoner of war protecting my family."
No matter which way he thought she was right. They were too far in, and if they didn't go through with it. A whole lot of lives would be at stake, and blood would be on their hands.
Fitz nodded and held his wife. He wasn't always the most religious person, but he believed in God. He had saved Livvie before. He prayed they had done enough good to be given another chance at life.
It was the night of the gala, and despite some long nights they had pulled it off. The gala was being held at the Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens. They were renting out the mansion for a fraction of the cost.
The owner's wife spent a lot of time and money with domestic violence organizations. They almost lost their daughter due to an incident. So she was more than happy to support Olivia's foundation.
It was going to be an exciting evening. They had sold out of tickets within hours. They had executives, actors, NFL and NBA players, and news personalities coming this evening.
Vanessa was able to secure several items for the auction. Two Prada purses, a Tiffany necklace, a dinner for two cooked by Rocco Dispirito, a cake or dessert made by Buddy from Cake boss, two dresses and a coat from the Scandal collection line, two tennis lessons from Serena and Venus, a set of golf clubs signed by Tiger Woods, and a 4day/3night getaway to Hawaii.
Fitz was downstairs waiting on his wife. Their moms had flown into town with Jerome & Nate to spend the weekend with the kids. They told the couple they were leaving on a cruise the following week to celebrate.
Olivia walked down the steps and Fitz was speechless. His wife was going to be the bell of the ball.
She had her had slicked back into a high ponytail. Her dramatic eyes were sexy. When she called Erin she told her she wanted a dress that would make her husband weak in his knees. She wanted to enjoy this weekend with him. All they knew is that anytime after March Huck would kidnap her. Neither would know the time or place.
Huck promised them both it was for the best, and they would understand why when the time came. As scared as they both were they trusted Huck, and knew that he was her only chance to come out of this alive.
She had selected a gold and nude Kaufmanfranco Burnt Degrade Gown. She had paired it with a pair of black Saint Laurent Bianca Suede Bow Sandals. She was using her pale blush Saint Laurent monogrammed clutch that Fitz had bought for her.
He came over and kissed her forehead, "You look stunning baby. Glad you are mine."
"I feel the same way. You look sexy in this tuxedo."
She looked at her husband who was smiling at her. That smile always made her weak in the knees. The two-button Armani tuxedo was also making her weak.
Fitz walked over to her with a box, "Happy Valentine's Day Livvie."
It was a pair of four carat diamond gold drop earrings, and a Cathy Waterman Diamond Platinum Flower Bracelet.
Olivia looked up at him and caressed his face. He never stopped showing her how much he loved her.
"Can I wear them tonight?"
"They are yours sweet baby. You can wear them whenever and however you want."
"Well I want to wear them for the first time tonight. Thank you for supporting my dream. I know the last month has been hectic, and you have been the more present parent."
"Livvie, you are welcome. Tonight is important not only for you. The kids and I understand. Sometimes there are things in life that are bigger than us. Tonight is a defining moment not only for you, but for the domestic violence community. Proud doesn't begin to describe how I feel about tonight. Keep winning Livvie."
"With you and the kids I will."
The couple made it to the mansion. The room was dimly lit. The Swarovski crystal chandeliers made the room look even more romantic. Instead of tables for six they were tables set for two. All of the tables were candlelit for the couples to enjoy their meal.
They hired a five-piece band that would be playing throughout dinner. As discussed the staff was from their homes, and recommendations that Vanessa received. They had helped them to get the gala set up. They would be serving the couples tonight. To make the experience intimate there was one server per couple so they could take care of their every need. They had hostesses to show the guest to their table.
They tried to put couples who were friends or ran in the same circles near each other. Like Kerry & Nnamdi were close to them.
They would be able to look out at the heart-shaped lake, and white horse drawn carriages would bring the guest to the mansion.
As the guests arrived Vanessa & Olivia greeted them. Halfway through Jake walks in with a woman. Some B rate actress. It threw her off for a moment, but she didn't let Jake see it. She knew this sneak attack was his way of trying to get under her skin without doing anything.
When he stepped in front of Olivia he attempted to hug her but she stepped back and put her hand out. He realized that was all he was going to get. "Mr. Ballard, thank you for coming."
Once all of the couples had arrived and were seated they served them with with a glass of Dom Perignon.
Olivia walked to the podium to deliver her address before dinner. She received a standing ovation which warmed her heart.
She begin, "If you would have told me that I was going to be an abused woman I would have lost the bet. Even as I stand her I can't tell you where it all went wrong. Actually I can. It went wrong when I didn't trust myself. My heart already belonged to someone. I almost died because I was afraid of love."
She looked until she found Jake. Ironically he wasn't that far from them. It should have make her nervous, but actually he gave her even more confidence to finish her speech.
"I stand before you today because my husband never gave up on me on us. I called him to say good-bye, and he said hello. He didn't just save me he made me whole. From the moment he scooped me into his arms I felt whole even if my body wasn't. It wasn't easy. My ex-husband shattered me, but it is important that you all know he didn't break me. No man or woman can break you unless you let them. I started my foundation because I wanted to do more than get families out of a bad situation. I wanted to be to them what my husband was for me. Tonight is a first of many. I know that dinner is intimate. We wanted it that way, but through out the evening take a moment to speak to the true celebrities in the room. The survivors and their families. They are serving us tonight. They seated you tonight. Tonight is possible because of them. Vanessa, myself, and our staff came up with the plan. They executed it."
The crowd stood up and applauded the servers and hosts who were standing at the back wall. Olivia smiled and clapped as well. She waited for everyone to sit before continuing.
"Tonight this gala celebrates love, but it celebrates life. Everyone in this room was blessed to some degree with wealth. My husband spoiled me tonight. He spoils me everyday, and always reminds me I am the queen of our castle. Let's use our wealth and good fortune to save others who need someone to pick them up when they are down."
Everyone gave Olivia another standing ovation as she made it back over to her sweetheart table with Fitz. When she made it over to him Fitz picked her up and swung her around, and that made the crowd go wild. He gave his wife a kiss for the ages, and she accepted it. Forgetting they were in public for a moment.
Jake looked on in shock. He knew they had feelings for each other, but what was in front of him were two soul mates. Too bad they were spending their final days together.
The couples were served Bruchetta & BBQ Duck Quesadilla for their first course. For their second course they were served a spinach & berry salad and Curried Apple Soup. For their third course they were served Braised Chicken Tarragon with Mashed Potatoes and Celeriac. For their final course the couples enjoyed New York Cheesecake with Fresh Berry Sauce and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Fresh Berries.
The couples had the choice of Fallbrook Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Robert Falls Cabernet throughout the evening. It was included in the cost of their ticket. They also had several open bars to raise money. Their was a full bar station, Martini bar, Margarita Bar, and for all the nonalcoholics there was a bar with a variety of drinks for them. Coffee & Tea were also included in the price. There was an open bar of different coffee & tea drinks for the guests that Olivia paid to be there.
All of the bartenders were livings in one of her homes. The woman who had the coffee bar use to make her own coffee, and had a truck before she got married to her abusive husband.
The food was prepared by the chefs who were employed at the mansion, but she had brought in some teenagers who had interest in culinary art. There was also a woman there who use to be a chef before her life changed.
Everyone loved the food. The drinks were flowing. The couples were happy, and despite the number of people in the room Olivia & Vanessa had created the perfect intimate experience for dinner.
Afterwards the DJ came in, and got the party started. Olivia had paid for the staff to be fed a four-course meal. She brought them into a room that her staff had set up for them. She hired the staff at the mansion to serve them. The adults were allowed two alcoholic drinks.
Fitz smiled as he watched the joy on their faces. Olivia treated her foundation like their business. She put her all into it. What he really loved was how she treated the families. She didn't pity them, but she was there for them. When a woman was struggling at two or three in the morning Olivia was known to talk to them, Face Time, and when necessary go to them. It didn't bother him at all.
The money was flowing during the auction. The bids started high. They believed in Olivia's cause, and when it was all said and done they brought in two million during the auction. The owners of the mansion where the party was held threw in some last minute packages during the auction. Several celebrities auctioned themselves. It was unbelievable.
Olivia stepped outside to get some air. She had been going nonstop. Her husband was in heaven talking to Phillips Rivers, Colin Kaepernick, Nnamdi, and other football players.
She felt someone behind her. For a second she thought it was her husband, but she quickly realized who it was.
"What do you want Jake?"
"Bold of you to be out here alone!"
"I'm never alone. Besides did you think that I was going to let you ruin my night. All the work I've done, and a night away from the kids. Never"
"You have balls now."
Olivia turned around and walked over to him, "No I had them. I just let you think you cut them off."
Jake smirked and stepped forward. He thought it would make Olivia cower but it didn't.
"You are an idiot, but not stupid. Like I told you in my office your worst nightmare has come true. Your ex-wife who you use to bitch slap around has the upper hand. If you even breathe on me the wrong way I'm going to ruin you, and embarrass you like never before. That special attention you received in prison will be even more special I promise."
Jake stepped back for a moment. "What are you talking about?"
"Come on Jake. Despite the fact that you think I'm dumb as hell because you beat me you must have forgotten how you met me. I had my pick of who I could sit down and down an interview with. Hell I was going to go with Oprah. She loves a good come back story from a woman. Who doesn't want to sit down with Oprah. One day."
Jake was still a little confused, "So why did you select Dr. Phil?"
"Well because he had the perfect platform. He loves survivor stories, and him and his wife are big about ending domestic violence. However the biggest reason is that his show was considered part of therapy in the prison you were in. After you beat me to within an inch of my life did you think I was going to allow you to be invisible in prison. Kick back and do your time if you behaved. I behaved and you still beat the shit out of me. Now we are even."
The realization kicked in and he was pissed. He jumped but Olivia was expecting it, and kneed him in his balls.
Jake screamed, "I'm going to kill you bitch. Your days are numbered. You are going to regret messing with me."
"Fact. I already regret messing with you. You don't scare me anymore Jake, and that eats at you. You spent all that time trying to ruin Fitz & I, and it didn't work. We still got our happily ever after."
"You better be looking over your shoulder."
"No you better look over yours. If you ever come near me again or come after me when I see you I'm going to shoot you between the eyes, and that is a promise."
"Livvie..."
She looked up and saw her husband. He looked worried and was running towards her. She made her way over to him. He saw Jake holding his balls. He was smiling inwardly thinking, "That's my girl."
"Come on Kerry was looking for you."
The couple left Jake there mumbling in pain. She might think she was going to get the last laugh, but she wasn't.
After the gala they climbed in the town car happy & a little tipsy. It has been a successful and fun evening. They raised lots of money, and had a great time.
Several of the people that Olivia was currently helping in her foundation were able to get offers of jobs, and help make their business ideas a reality.
The gala was trending on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook because many of the attendees had posted pictures from the gala.
Vanessa had sent her a message telling her that the site was receiving a lot of donations through their website.
Olivia immediately signed in onto the official website and posted a message. She posted several pictures to her personal account, and the foundation's site along with a message of thanks.
She was into her phone so much she didn't realize they weren't home.
When they stopped Fitz kissed her cheek, "Finish that up baby. I'll be right back."
"Okay baby."
By the time Fitz came back Olivia was finished. She looked out the window and noticed they were at a hotel.
Fitz opened the door, "Come on baby."
"Where are we?"
"Carlsbad Resort & Spa."
"Any reason?"
"Yes, to celebrate our love. We will be celebrating Valentine Day here. We don't have any clients on Monday. Tom & Lauren will be handling the office so after we check out we can spend some time with the family."
Olivia smiled, "Lead the way."
Fitz loved that as time went on she had learned to relax more. Accept his love without question. Something he knew that Jake took from her.
They were escorted to their suite. Olivia immediately smiled. Her husband had reserved them a Presidential suite. The suite offered a beautiful view of the water. She hoped they could could enjoy brunch on the balcony, and enjoy the view and the sound of the water.
It had been a long night. The couple enjoyed a love filled show to start off their private Valentine's Day celebration.
It amazed Olivia that when she made love with her husband it always felt like the first time. The romance had not dimmed in their life even a little.
The next morning the couple enjoyed breakfast on the patio. They feasted on Belgium waffles, Red Velvet pancakes, Chicken Chilaquiles, bacon, sausage, fruit, and yogurt.
Another thing she loved was that her husband could pack for her. He knew what she needed. It was great that when she had to go somewhere he could help her as much as she helped him.
After breakfast they got dressed. Fitz had their day planned out.
He took Olivia to the Carlsbad Flower Field. Olivia was shocked but excited. While she didn't have a green thumb she always loved flowers. She never expected that this was something her husband would do with her. That made the date even more memorable.
Fitz didn't expect to have a good time, but he wanted to do things with Olivia. To his surprise he had an excellent time. Probably because he enjoyed how child like his wife was at the field. She was fascinated with everything.
When they made it back to the resort he sent her to the spa which was one another one of her Valentine's gifts. Olivia was grateful that she had stuck Fitz's gifts in her clutch. She didn't expect them to be at a resort, but she knew her husband loved to surprise her so she thought they might have a late meal to bring in the holiday.
Olivia enjoyed a Honey Dream body treatment with milk and honey face mask, organic stem cell facial, and Ocean Pearl manicure and pedicure.
She made it back to their suite. She hugged her husband. He knew that she enjoyed her spa trips. She had a lot on her plate as a businesswoman, wife, and mother so he had no problem giving her a day at the spa.
He kissed her forehead, "We have dinner reservations in an 1 1/2."
"Baby there wasn't any dresses in my luggage."
"I know Erin just had her assistant send them over. I had her select a couple. All of them are yours. I thought maybe you would give one or two to your daughter."
"Baby, you are spoiling me. I'm not going anywhere."
"I know baby. I will never stop spoiling you. That is my job as your husband."
"Okay, well I love you and thank you. I am going to get ready."
Olivia loved all of the five dresses that were sent over. She saw two that she knew Sam would love so she would give them to her. She would give two to Kimmie, and she would keep the one she decided on.
She walked out and Fitz smiled. She looked stunning in a black & indigo David Koma Mirror & Crystals Embroidered Mini Dress. She had on a pair of Balenciaga open-toe suede pumps that added four inches of height.
"Wow Livvie you look beautiful."
"Thank you baby. You look quite handsome as well."
Fitz had made reservations for them at a restaurant called Twenty. A client of theirs recommended the restaurant.
The recommendation was spot on. The couple enjoyed Baja Shrimp Cocktail as a starter. A Peaches & Green salad before their meal. They decided to get two different entrees so they could share with each other. Olivia ordered their Free Range Chicken with grilled citrus broccolini. Fitz got their grilled Flat Iron Steak with mushroom and heirloom carrots. They also ordered a bottle wine out of Napa Valley called Silver Oak Cellars Bonny's Cabernet.
It was the first time either of them drank the wine. They both agreed it was pretty good, and decided that they would take a trip to Napa Valley in the future.
When they made it back to their suite Fitz went to the closet and pulled out two gift bags. He sat down beside his wife. "Before you say anything I know I went all out, but for my own piece of mind I had to. I had to spoil you a little more because of the ultimate sacrifice you are making so let me."
She looked in his eyes and knew he needed this, and she wasn't going to make it hard on him. Despite the fact they both knew she would suffer physically. Both of them would suffer mentally and emotionally. Truth is him more than her because if things went sour he was left alone to raise their kids.
In one bag was a Fendi bag dipped in 24-carat gold. In the other bag was a bracelet that she had been eyeing for quite some time. It was a Neil Lane ruff cuff bracelets that features 50 carats.
She was overwhelmed that he really loved her beyond measure. In that moment she promised herself that she would fight when the time came. She would never let Jake have the satisfaction of believing he broke her again. She would survive, and she would heal when the time came. Allowing him to win after this was over was not an option.
She went to her purse and handed him a card. She had written him a love letter. Her words brought him to tears. He hadn't dated a lot, but he knew he had a good woman. No doubt she struggled with her emotions at times, but who wouldn't in her shoes. If he had any doubt her letter summed it up.
He was so into the letter that he barely noticed season tickets to the USC football games, and the San Francisco 49ers games. The biggest gift was that Super Bowl 50 was going to be held at Levi Stadium which is the home of the 49ers. She purchased a suite for him to enjoy the big game.
"Livvie, I love the gifts. You know that. I hope you plan on being in the suite."
"Of course. You know I love football too."
"I do. Like I was saying I love the gifts, but I love the letter more. I know that Jake caused you to have to shut a lot of things off in order to survive. I love that you trust me enough to know I'm not him. When the time comes Livvie we will survive. I know it. I have to believe that God didn't bring us this far to leave us. He didn't take us through all the bad for us not to have complete joy. We have worked so hard to get to where we are. Just promise me you'll fight when the times come, and I promise to hold the family together. When you call I'll come running, and we will stand in the sun together."
"I promise baby."
"Good."
"Can you put on some music while I change?"
"Yeah baby."
Recently she had purchased some new lingerie for her husband, and she found that he had packed several pieces for her. Which meant he packed the ones he liked the most. She loved black and white clothes so she wasn't surprised to see that his favorite pieces were the ones that had color to them.
She decided on the teal La Perla Paragina Lace Chemise. It had matching panties but she knew they were going to stay on long so she didn't even put them on.
When she walked out she could tell she made a good decision. As she walked towards him her heart felt so full. She was scared as hell. Who wouldn't be when your life was about to be put into someone else's hands, but she trusted Huck and her husband. Most importantly she trusted herself now.
As she stepped in front of him he pulled her over to the fireplace where he had made them a palate. There was a bottle of wine and some chocolate covered strawberries.
Fitz pulled her underneath him on the floor. She looked at her husband and blurted out, "I want another baby."
He pulled them up.
"Hear me out baby!"
He nodded
"So I was thinking that when Huck notifies us that the hit is a go that I would stop taking birth control. You know it take a couple of months to get out of my system. That way by the end of the summer hopefully you'll put it down and knocked me up."
At first Fitz didn't say anything which made Olivia think he was about to say no. She was about to tell him she understood before he laid her back down.
"Deal sweet baby."
She smiled as he put a couple of pillows under her butt. He began to slowly rub her clit in rhythm with the music. It turned him on watching her move her hips to the beat of the music.
Her moans were turning him one. He wanted to see her come undone under him. He plunged two fingers inside her, and she frantically rode his fingers until she came hard.
She looked up at him and whispered, "I want to try it."
They had recently read an article about romantic sex positions. There were a couple that interest them. The one they were about to try was called the figure eight.
Olivia had pillows under her butt. Fitz's knees were half bent and his legs were widely apart. He moved his hands beside her head.
He lifted up and slid into her at an angle. "Oh Fuck Fitz"
She screamed out his time as he moved slowly inside and out, and like any good performer he took it up a notch when he began to move in figure eight motions.
They were a sexually active couple so she thought she had felt all of her husbands plenty of times, but she was learning right now that wasn't the case. She was truly feeling all ten inches of his thick cock.
She threw her head back, "Oh Yes baby. God I feel you everywhere."
"Good because you are mine."
"I am yours always."
They weren't ready to be done. They both knew without saying a word that tonight was about them. Their love and connecting in a way that only they could.
Fitz pulled out of her and she bent her legs under her thighs, and raised her arms above her head.
Fitz moved back on top of her. They were now face to face. Their eyes telling them they would be okay when it was all said and done.
He grabbed onto her shoulders for support before sliding back in. He was penetrating her with circular deep motions.
It felt so good to them. Neither wanted to ruin the moment by using words. They just wanted be one with each other right now and that was enough.
Olivia loved that her husband controlled the bedroom, but she needed control for a moment. She put her arms around his neck, and forced him to let her up.
She moved to straddle him, and slid back down on his cock and she rode her husband. The thrusts were slow, but she made sure to hit their spot each and every time.
Tears were in their eyes.
She whispered, "We are not ending"
"We can't"
"We have to fight"
"He is going to hurt me"
"You are going to kill him"
"You'll have to take of me."
"That means you are alive and that is all I want."
"I love you"
"Love you more Livvie"
"I need you"
"You have me"
"I want another baby."
"We already made a deal."
"I'm about to cum."
He held her waist and growled, "Me too Livvie."
She sped up her thrusts. It was sloppy and frantic, but what they both needed. They moaned and purred.
Despite the fact they were alone they had kept the noise to a minimum. Although their bedroom was sound proof they liked to have sex outside of their room so they had mastered keeping the volume low so they could get quickies in when they needed or wanted to.
Their hands entwined as they exploded together. They fell onto the floor. Both spent but happy despite the looming problem.
Jake made the call the middle in March. He wanted to end her once and for all. He wanted to break Fitz. He didn't even care about what this would do to their kids.
When Huck received the notification all he would tell Fitz & Olivia is that he had a plan, and that they had to trust him like never before. Olivia would suffer some, but nothing she couldn't recover from. In the end Jake & Edison would get their due.
All parties were waiting. The remainder of March went by and nothing, April the same thing, It was now May and Jake was beginning to think they had been robbed until he got a message confirming it was about to go down.
At first Olivia was jumpy and unable to focus, but it was unfair to the kids. There was a chance that this could end badly even with Huck being the best. So she made sure that Vanessa could take over the foundation in the event she didn't make it. She made Fitz promise to make her the head. It was difficult to have these conversations with her, but it was the responsible thing to do. Especially since she wasn't planning to die. She just wanted to know if something by chance went wrong he knew what she wanted.
She would only work half days so she could spend quality time with the kids. She would do girl weekends with Sam just the two of them. Sam felt like something was up, but her parents insisted she was fine. She was just getting her priorities in line. At night instead of writing in her journal she would write letters to all the kids and her husband.
Their moms got the feeling that something was going to happen soon, and they knew that Fitz & Olivia weren't going to tell them either for their safety or they didn't know. Either way they came back to California with Jerome and Nate. They spent quality family time together. Olivia spent time with her moms together and separate.
They did a lot of things together as a couple. Some weekend getaways and sometimes they would cook together and eat by candlelight.
They practice making a baby, and when the kids weren't home or they were away they did it any and every where. Olivia had a bucket list of places where she wanted to have sex with her husband. He had fulfilled a lot of her requests. When he told her that he wouldn't fulfill them all she was sad. He looked at her and said, "If we fulfill them all them we accept that Jake is going to win. We need to have a list so that once you are back we can fulfill them as we continue with the rest of our lives."
Once he explained it that way she accepted what he had to say. She had to believe she had the strength to survive Jake one last time.
It was Mother's Day weekend and Fitz had sent her out for a day at the spa and some shopping.
She felt good after being pampered. She was headed to do some shopping. She walked into the parking garage. She stepped off the elevator and felt a hand over her mouth.
Natural instincts kicked in and she went to fighting. She got one good lick in before being hit, and something was stuck in her neck.
That was the last thing she remembered. When she woke up she was in some dingy room. There was no windows and a bed in the corner.
Olivia realized that she had been kidnapped. Huck had kidnapped her. Her head hurt. She saw her reflection, and could see a gash above her head.
Huck walked in. She cowered in the corner and whispered, "How long have I been out?"
"Twelve hours"
He left a brown paper bag with a sandwich and some fruit, and a bottle of water.
"If I were you I wouldn't waste that food. That is all you are going to get for the next 24 hours hours."
"Fuck you."
"I don't think you want to piss me off. I can snap your neck before you blink."
Olivia looked at Huck. She had never seen this side of him. She was truly scared.
"When the time comes you'll only get one chance to shoot me between the eyes. I hope you can handle it."
Olivia looked up at him without saying a word. Jake was watching this play out on camera. He loved it. No more talking back anymore.
Meanwhile Olivia was taken in broad daylight so it was captured on camera. It was headline news everywhere.
Needless to say shock didn't even begin to describe what the family felt when the police arrived at their door.
Fitz was shattered. Later on that evening he realized that Huck took her, but he didn't understand why it had to be so public. Why did he hit her so hard? How long was this going to last?
Slowly he got the answer to his last question. Two days after she was kidnapped he was sent a video of a beat up Olivia.
A day later they demanded twenty million dollars in large bills. Fitz, their moms, and several friends were prepared for this moment so they had the money ready. At this point the FBI was brought in.
They delivered the money as asked. Fitz refused to play with Olivia's life. Once he didn't hear from Huck, and he was MIA he knew who was behind it. He wasn't taking a chance with him. He wasn't surprised when she wasn't delivered as promised. He expected that, but he demanded to know that she was still alive.
Jake was slick. He let Fitz know by allowing her to tape a good-bye message. It was similar to the one he made her record when they were married. Except this time the message was sent to the media, and to Fitz. He wanted to embarrass her by making her seem ungrateful.
She said, "Fitz, you need to go on with your life. It is not like I ever loved you. I was with you because you saved me. It would have been selfish of me to leave you. Take care of the children. Kiss my mom for me, and take care of her like she is yours."
The problem was that once again Jake underestimated their love. Not one single person believed the words coming out of Olivia's mouth on her own.
Sam was in the room when the video was played. She ran out the room. Maya was going to go after her, but Fitz stopped her.
He found her by the pool. When she saw him she ran up to him and hit him in his chest. He didn't stop her. She did it again and again until she broke down and he held her.
"She didn't mean that dad. You know more than you are telling me. Telling them. Tell me something. Mom has always been attentive, but before this happen it was like she was doing things in the event something happens. Then she is kidnapped."
Fitz didn't say anything at first. Sam looked at her dad. The bonus of being a Grant is that you picked up on things. DNA be damned all three children could put a puzzle together in a heartbeat.
Sam jumped up, "It's Jake. She expected her ex-husband to come after her."
Fitz still didn't say anything.
She gasped, "Oh my God. You knew he was going to do this."
Fitz finally snapped out of it. Samantha wasn't a kid. She was an adult, and a mature one at that.
"Sam, we didn't know how he was going to come after he, but yes we knew he wanted her."
"To kidnap her."
"To kill her"
"Why would you let this happen? How can you trust the person who took her because that wasn't Jake who took her."
"You are right. It was Huck."
She stepped back. Now it all made sense.
All of a sudden she felt like a little girl, "Daddy I'm not ready to lose another mom."
"I know honey and I promise you that your mom is not ready to lose you guys either. We have to remain strong. I need you to remain strong. We have to keep up this front. It could be the difference between getting your mom back or burying her. I promise you that when this is all over we have already made plans to spend the summer together doing fun things that we all enjoy. That is why she begged you not to go to summer school."
"Okay daddy"
Twenty-four hours later an agent walked into the house Mr. Grant we have located your wife. We are told she is being transported to a hospital.
Another agent comes in and says to the agent talking to Fitz, "Sir she needs to be taken into surgery soon. She wants to speak to her husband before they take her back.
Fitz is crying. A couple minutes later Olivia is patched through, "Hi Mrs. Grant. I'm Agent Palmer. Yes, we are here with him hold on a moment ma'am."
She passes the phone to Fitz, "Livvie"
Olivia breaks down, "Hi"
Fitz breaks down too. The agents holds him up, "Hi baby"
"I'll be okay baby. I just wanted to at least hear your voice since they have to take me into surgery. Nothing too bad. Can you come with the kids?"
"You don't have to ask. We are on the way baby. We'll be there when you wake up."
"Okay and Fitz"
"Yeah baby. I didn't mean it. The video I didn't..."
"Oh baby I know. We know."
"Fitz, I did it. I fought for me. For us. I won."
"You did Livvie."
The call ended. He looked at Agent Palmer. "Where was she?"
"Vermont"
Fitz headed up the steps to quickly to grab the kids. He would get a diaper bag for Bri, but he would buy everything once they were in Vermont. He didn't know how serious her injuries were nor did he care. She was alive, and that was all that mattered.
As Olivia was being wheeled up to the operating room she was felt like she was losing consciousness. Right before she was wheeled into the elevator she turned her head. She saw Huck in the corner looking at her.
To protect her he had participated in some of the beatings that Olivia was given during her kidnapping. She knew it was eating at him. Every time she thought he was about to give in she would look him in the eyes. Let him know she could handle it. They had come too far to give up now.
She closed her eyes for a moment to take her back to that moment.
Flashback-Four hours earlier
Jake had punched Olivia in the stomach. He slapped her. She never thought she would ever have to take another beating from him.
She couldn't feel the pain. This time was different. When he beat her in the past she felt like she deserved it. This time she deserved to live. To be a wife and mother.
Jake laughed, "I told you bitch. You were going to regret talking to me the way you did. Treating me the way you were. I have enjoyed every moment of this. The games are over."
Olivia laughed, "You are right. The games are over. I still think the same about you. You are no more than a bitch baby."
Jake snarled
"What? Did you think that you could break me? That I would bow down to you again. News flash asshole the only man I will bow down to is God and my husband."
He backhanded her.
She laughed.
He hit her again and again. She wouldn't stop laughing. He was going to beat her till she was within an inch of her life, and then shoot her in the heat.
That plan was out the door. He was sick of hearing her mock him.
He went over to Huck and save give me the gun.
As Huck was giving him the gun he said, "You only have one shot to get them between the eyes. Then it is all over with."
Jake said, "Don't worry one shot is all I need."
Jake turned around and Olivia was pointing a gun at him.
Olivia smirked, "I told you when you were at the gala if you ever laid your hands on me again I would shoot you between the yes."
Jake realized he had been set up. Before he could say anything Olivia shot Jake between the eyes.
She whispered "Bulls eye" as he hit the floor."
End Flashback
Olivia looked Huck in the eyes. Once again letting him know she would be fine. Make sure to finish what they started.
It was the longest 5 1/2 hour flight of Fitz, the children, and their mom's lives. Although Bri was only 20 months old she knew that something wasn't right. She kept asking for her mommy.
They pulled up to the hospital, and their were reporters everywhere. As soon as the door opened questions were being hurled at them. He heard one that threw him for a loop.
He turned around, "What did you say about Edison Davis?"
The reporter asked, "How you feel about one of your client's ex-husband being a co-conspirator in your wife's kidnapping?
A/N-I hope after all of the build up that I didn't let you down. For those of you who care I didn't fill in a couple of blanks. Such as why Huck kidnapped her the way he did, why they ended up in Vermont, and exactly what Olivia went through during her kidnapping. I wanted to lay that out as she talked to her family and the FBI.
All of that will be explained next chapter.
Levi Stadium is going to be the where the Super Bowl is played in 2016. So despite being further along since I wrote this story starting in 2015 I used an actual event.
If any of you are interested I will reveal the contents of the love letter next chapter.
The dresses she wore in this update are on my Twitter account kimberl17711667