2 Years Later:
The last 2 years have been adventurous to say the least for the Grants. They've had exponential growth in their marriage and home life. Their businesses are thriving so much that Fitz built them a home from the ground up with a tiny house built at the front of the property for Olivia to do her sessions. She never thought of moving her practice, but it turned out to be the best thing for her and cheaper. No more paying rent and she can structure her schedule the way she needs to more loosely. She didn't need to work, but Fitz is so supportive of her choices, she decided to only work 6 hours a day and April is still getting her same pay. Fitz has branched off his company with Harrison doing well running the new Mechanical Division that Fitz created. Life is good and sometimes they both can't believe it is.
Liv's last patient leaves and she's finishing up her notes when April comes in. "That sounded intense."
Liv shakes her head, "It was very intense."
"I wasn't eavesdropping, but I heard all of the crying."
"Yes, she had a breakthrough. The joint session, I believe will be just as intense." April nods, understanding what Liv says. She stands there a little longer than usual. "Is everything okay April?"
"I'm pregnant," she blurts out nervously.
Liv gets up from her desk, walking around happily. "April, that's wonderful." She can see the fear that is written all over her face. "Is it wonderful?"
"He asked me to marry him when I told him, "She explains.
Liv takes a moment to study April, "And you don't want to marry him, or you don't want the baby."
"That's just it. I am not sure. I don't know if I want to marry him or have this baby and I feel bad saying that. Especially the baby part," she admits.
"Why?"
"After everything you went through, I feel bad telling you I am not sure if I want the baby."
"You shouldn't feel bad about what you feel. If you aren't ready, then you aren't ready. That's the wonderful thing about women being able to choose what's best for them," Liv answers. She can see a slight air of relief come across April's face. "And far as I go, everything is okay now. You know that."
"I know I just, you are my boss and the best boss I ever had. I used to pray for you all the time. I was worried about you, especially when you and Mr. G were separated."
"Everything is fine now. We made it through it."
"I am so glad," April smiles.
Liv smiles back, deciding to say what she is thinking very gently. "The biggest question is, do you love him?"
April doesn't answer immediately. She knows that Olivia has the uncanny ability to see right through you. "I like him. I like him a lot. I can see myself with him. I just don't know if I want those sunshine and rainbows yet."
Liv smiles, "And that's okay."
"He was so happy," April smiles.
"Well, you could always co-parent. You just have to do what makes sense for you and hopefully he will understand that."
"That's what I am afraid of. What if I want to keep it and things will be awkward because I don't want to be with him. It's going to make for a hostile environment, and I don't want that for a baby. He or she is the innocent one in this."
"This is all I can tell you, when I had my abortion, it was for the right reasons as the time, but I should have been honest with my husband. It would have made so much of a difference. I should have been honest about our marriage and wanting kids with him, but I was mess then."
"I don't want to lie to him about how I am feeling," April admits.
"Then make sure you don't. Do you both that favor. If you decide to have this baby, make sure you enjoy it too," Liv advises.
April looks at her watch, "I better let you go. I am sure you want to get home. And I have a lot of thinking to do, I think," she laughs lightly.
"I do want to get home but how about you take tomorrow off. Do some things you need to do or just sit at home and think. I will be fine. And don't worry about using a day, this day is on me. "
April can't help but let some tears fall, "I am sorry I have just been so emotional."
Liv rubs her shoulders gently, "It's okay."
"You are just the best boss I ever had. I can't imagine working for anyone else."
"Then make sure you don't."
"If you want, I'll lock up everything," April says.
"Thank you, I have to get home and join the chaos," Liv says with a smile.
"Enjoy it," April smiles.
Liv packs up her stuff and makes sure her desk is cleared. She grabs her cell phone and goes toward her house. She opens the door and hears the noise that she can't wait to get home and join in. She puts the alarm back on when she comes in and she hears laughter in the distance. She follows the laughter to the pool to find…the cutest sight in the world. Her husband enjoys what he loves most in the world, being a dad.
He and Karen are playing their own version of volleyball while their 14-month-old daughter lay in her floater like the model that she is. That night on the penthouse balcony resulted in the greatest miracle Olivia could have asked for. It was the night they created Dylan Angelica Grant. She came into the world with as much fanfare as a model would demand. Liv stands in the doorway, not wanting to interrupt this time as she remembers that night so vividly.
Liv is lying asleep, finally getting to sleep after much tossing and turning. She ate an obscene number of hot wings and ice cream and made Fitz travel all over Chicago for it. On her last count, she ate about 12 wings with smothered gravy fries and chocolate ice cream. Fitz had teased her that she was going to have heartburn and he was going to sue her for endangering their baby, she ate until her heart's content.
Fitz was downstairs working on another grant for GE that he was quickly approaching a timeline on. His eyes were starting to burn, he was so tired when he heard a piercing scream that was followed by his name being repeated over and over. He almost trips over the chair by his desk running toward his bedroom. He opens the door to see Olivia sitting on the side of her bed with water running down her leg.
He runs over to her, "It's time."
Through her labored breaths she shakes her head, "It's definitely time."
"Well, our son or daughter is a little early, but we are ready," he says kissing her hand and then raising to his feet running to their closet. The hospital bag has been packed for 2 weeks. He pulls it out and reaches for the outfit they've set aside for her. Liv is now almost lying back rubbing her stomach and breathing hard.
"I want to take a shower first," she says.
Fitz stops, "Liv, you don't have time for a shower."
"I do Fitz. I am gross and icky. And I can't sit in the car dripping like this."
"Liv, we already prepared for that remember."
"But what if…"
He gently pulls her up, "Livvie, we are about to meet our son or daughter. I don't care if I have to get my entire car reupholstered. All I care about is that you and the baby are okay."
Olivia clutches the bed sheet. "Can we at least put my joggers on and another pair underwear and shirt."
Fitz shakes his head and laughs, he then gently kisses her lips, "Anything you want." He picks up the outfit and then looks over at the little table by the window. The remnants of her food. He looks at her, "I told you not to eat that. You upset Baby Grant."
"Shut up and get me dressed…and please throw that away before we leave."
He playfully rolls his eyes. He gets her dress and then loads her into the car. The contractions are getting closer and closer. By the time they arrive at the hospital, Baby Grant is almost ready to slide out. After 10 long hours, at 8:11am, Dylan was born. She weighed a healthy 7 pounds and 2 ounces. The hospital was buzzing about the beautiful baby with blue eyes. She had caramel crème skin, curly hair, and blue eyes that sometimes appeared grey. She never knew a greater love than in that moment. Her dream came true. She and Fitz's family was complete.
Liv was shaken out of journey to the past by Fits screaming her name. She looks at him, he repeats what he says, "Why don't you join us?"
Liv rushes over to the side of the pool. Dylan's face lights up when she sees her mommy. "There's my angel. I missed you so much today." Fitz walks pushing her over to Olivia who lifts her out and showers her face with kisses. "Hello my little angel." Dylan starts to try and talk back to her mom.
Then she hears Karen, "Olivia, guess what Daddy and I practiced today?"
"What?" Liv says as she sits on the pool chair looking. She eyes Fitz, wondering what they've been up to, today.
Karen goes to the diving board and does her cannonball. Liv shakes her head at Fitz. "Olivia, did you see?' Karen asks.
"That was amazing. Just don't hurt yourself."
Karen, running to do it again, "I won't."
Fitz gets out of the water, drying off. He reaches down and gives her a kiss and Dylan gurgles in approval. "Teaching her cannonballs. Mellie is going to kill you."
"I taught her safely. It will be fine," Fitz smiles.
Liv looks down at Dylan as she turns her around, holding her in the air, "I will not let daddy make you do cannonballs. He's a crazy man." Fitz is tickling her little feet as Liv holds her up which is making her laugh. It's the most melodic sound. She pulls her down and holds her close to her chest. "You look wrinkly old man. How long have you all been in the water?"
"I am old, I can't help but have wrinkles," he winks.
"Don't talk about my very sexy husband like that."
He winks at her, "We went out and had a little lunch and a scoop of ice cream. Our daughter here loves Rum Raisin." She shoots him a quick look. He laughs. "She loves blueberry ice cream."
Liv looks over at Karen, who's now just floating. "You are terrible. But seriously, you and Mellie should talk about swimming classes for her. She's good."
"You are a good teacher. She loves swimming with you," Fitz reminds her.
"I'll think about," Liv says as she looks down and gives Lani a kiss.
Fitz notices her sullen demeanor, "You okay baby."
"Yes, I am good. I am just not feeling the best. But I have my baby in my arms. I've been waiting all day to get to her." Liv reaches down and kisses her face repeatedly which makes Dylan giggle. Bringing a smile to both their faces.
"What about me? You didn't miss me." Fitz feigns hurt.
"I'll show you just how much tonight," she says as there is a little look of discomfort that comes across a cross her face.
Fitz immediately gets concerned, "Do we need to call the doctor?"
"I'm fine babe I promise. I had sushi for lunch with April. Well, I had sushi," Olivia smiles.
Fitz notices the smile on her face, "What?"
"Now I realize why April didn't have sushi. She told me she's pregnant," Liv explains.
"That's awesome," Fitz says as he kisses the bottom of Dylan's foot. Dylan is staring at her daddy's face. "That's going to change her life, like this little lady changed our life. I can't imagine us without her."
Liv smiles, getting teary just thinking about the journey that got them there. "I'll never forget the night we conceived her."
Fitz moves closer to her, "You better not. That was one of the best nights of my life. Making love to you under the Chicago sky on that balcony."
"You were insatiable," she blushes as Dylan kicks her feet on her mommy's lap.
"And you were," Fitz looks over to see Karen now floating in the water. He looks back at Liv, "And you were delicious in every way."
"Maybe I should take off more often," Liv winks.
"Not a chance woman," he says, getting up and kissing her and Dylan. "I have an idea."
"And what is that Mr. Grant?" She asks.
How about we take these ladies out for dinner?"
"That's a great idea. We haven't done that in a while," Liv smiles. She looks over to Karen, "Karen how about we go to your favorite place tonight."
She quickly stands up in the water, swimming over to the side of the pool, "Giordano's."
Fitz smiles, "Of course. Go take a quick shower so we can go."
Karen runs away excited, she turns around, "Olivia can you help me with my outfit."
Liv gets up, "Of course I will. I'll be up in a minute." She places Dylan on her hip, moving to Fitz, "I better go and get all these princesses ready. This one loves the sauce there."
Fitz reaches for her his two girls. He plants a perfect kiss on Liv's lips. "I can't wait to see all my princess," he smiles. Liv is about to tun to walk away, he stops her, "I love you…. I love us."
"I love us too," she kisses him back.
Fitz reaches down, kissing Dylan's chubby cheeks, "And daddy loves you." Liv turns and walks away and swats Liv's ass. She squeals. "Perfect ass." She touts her ass out in his direction as she keeps walking and Fitz whistles.
He is cleaning up all the beach gear lying around when his phone rings. He looks down to see the name that comes across the screen. "Hey son!"
"Hi Dad," Gerry says.
"Everything okay. How is school?"
Gerry is quiet for a minute. He let out a sigh. "Stephanie broke up with me."
Fitz lets out a sigh and takes a seat at the grilling bar. "I'm sorry son. What happened?"
"She said we needed a break. She said that she needed to concentrate more on school, and she couldn't do that around me," Gerry explains.
"Well, she is an engineering major. That's a big deal for a woman and she's very focused. And she didn't say she was breaking up with you. She just said a break."
"Dad, when girls want a break it's usually a breakup," Gerry says with frustration.
"Let her get some focus together and see where she lands. If it doesn't work out, then it wasn't meant to be, but I know that's not the resolve you want to hear right now."
"I really liked her dad," Gerry says.
"I know just give her some space and see what happens."
Gerry stays silent, "Dad, I know you are going to tell me I'm too young, but you say all the time that Olivia is your soulmate. Did you think that about mom at one time?"
Fitz kind of sits back in the pool chair, "I am ashamed to admit this but no, I never thought that about your mom. I did love your mom, but I was never in love with her. Maybe if I had been honest about that it would have saved us heartache. But, at the same time, I wouldn't have you or Karen."
"But how did you know Olivia was the one?" Gerry asks. He hesitates to add, "She was your therapist."
"Don't ever think wrong of Olivia, she didn't pursue me. I pursued her because when your mom and I were in sessions I couldn't hear anything. I couldn't focus on the problem, which was what was going on between your mom and me. All I could focus on was Liv. My heart jumped when I knew I would see her. I would daydream about her. I would see her in my dreams and..."
"Eww dad. I don't need to know you had wet dreams about Olivia."
Fitz laughs, "They weren't wet dreams. They were erotic dreams."
"That's it! Goodbye dad," Gerry starts.
Fitz can't help but laugh uncontrollably. "Alright! Seriously, I knew there was no chance for me and your mom because my heart was with Olivia. And the most important revelation was that we had never kissed. We never shared an intimate moment. But I knew."
Gerry grows silent again. Fitz knows what his son is thinking but he wants him to be able to share all his thoughts with him. "I thought Stephanie was the one." Fitz just listens. "But I guess I was wrong."
"You may not be wrong. She may be the one. But it's just not time right now. You are still so young. Don't rush love and certainly don't rush true love and real love. It's beautiful and sacred."
"So, I should wait for her?"
"No, you go on with your life. If it's meant to be, it will come back to you. But they'll come a time when you fall in love that you will wait for that person. You'll watch for that person. You'll breathe for that person. And that's when you will know it is real."
Gerry soaks it all in, "I get it dad."
"Good!" Fitz smiles. Fitz looks at his watch. "I better get going I am taking Olivia and your sisters out to dinner."
"Giordano's," Gerry Chuckles.
"You know it," Fitz smiles.
"Tell Olivia hello for me and give Dylan and Karen a kiss."
"Will do," Fitz answers. "And son, everything will be okay."
"Thanks dad," Gerry smiles as they hang up the phone.
"World's number 1 dad," Liv says as he turns quickly to see her standing there.
"You heard that," Fitz says walking toward her.
"I heard a little of it," she miles as he pulls her into him wrapping his arms around her waist. She wraps her arms around his. "You are an amazing father."
"Sometimes I feel like I am," he smiles.
"Did something happen between him and Stephanie?"
"She told him they need to take a break. She feels like she needs to focus more on school. I told him that's not a bad thing and she's woman pursuing a career in a man's world."
"She's very driven. She's going to kick ass, but I am sorry for Gerry. Is he okay?' Liv asks.
"He will be," Fitz shakes his head. "He will be."
"We have some hungry ladies waiting for us."
"Let me go jump in the shower," Fitz says kissing her forehead.
"Hurry," she smiles as Fitz sprints upstairs.
Liv goes back into the kitchen. She looks at a container food that is on the counter, she opens it to see Fitz must have made sandwiches. He had some of her favorites, the garlic ham from the deli near his office. She takes a slice and eats it.
She goes into the television room where Karen is playing on her tablet. Dylan is in her play pen all dressed. She goes into the room to join them as Dylan starts clapping. That's her newest thing since she learned how to do it. She sits with them and in a flash, she rushes to the half bath right by the kitchen and pukes her guts out. She is positioned over the toilet waiting for the next wave.
Karen comes to the door, "Olivia, should I get daddy?"
"No honey, I'm okay," Liv says as she wipes her mouth. "Just stay with your sister."
"Okay," Karen says shrugging off going back into the tv room.
Liv stays there, wiping her forehead. She is deep in thought. Then it dawns on her. "I can't be," she says softly as she holds her stomach. She can hear Fitz coming down the stairs. She hurries and washes out her mouth. She fixes her clothes, making sure she shows no signs of being sick.
She hears Fitz asking where she is, and Karen says she is in the bathroom but that's all she says.
Fitz knocks on the door, "Livvie," he says.
"I am coming out," she answers quickly as she opens the door to find Fitz standing there with their breathtaking daughter.
"You okay," Fitz says. She can tell he's worried about it.
"Yes, let's go." Fitz starts flying Dylan in the air, causing her to belly laugh so hard. "Fitz you better not drop my baby."
"Daddy dropped me into the pool today," Karen says.
"Fitz," Liv tilts here.
"I'm teaching her survival swimming," Fitz defends.
Liv shakes her head. "Let's go Coach," she laughs as grimaces rubbing her stomach. She shakes her head. Someone has a doctor's appointment to make soon.
2 Weeks Later:
Liv is sitting in Dr. Langston's office. Her leg is shaking. She doesn't know why. I mean after all; this is a good thing if she I pregnant. And she knows that Fitz is going to be over the moon. She remembers how she told him that she was pregnant with Dylan. She had taken him to dinner, with the kids for Father's Day. He was feeling a little down that Gerry had started school and couldn't be there and Karen had gone with Mellie to visit her parents.
They are holding hands after enjoying a delicious meal and even better dessert. Although, Fitz was adamant that he hadn't had his dessert yet.
"Thank you, baby, for this," he says as he lifts her hand to his lips to kiss.
"I know you are down about the kids being gone and everything with Gerry. And our…" She trails off, not wanting to relieve that memory.
He looks at her with sad eyes and proud eyes. All at the same time. "I'll never take for granted how much you love me. You wanted to celebrate Father's Day with me after all we've been through."
"You are a wonderful father. Gerry and Karen and Little Grant are lucky to have you."
Fitz blushes, "I am lucky to have them…" He stops. He finally realizes what she said. "Livvie, did you just say what I think you said.
She smiles so wide. He could see the happiness on her face and the answer. She just beams at him.
"We're pregnant," he asks.
"We are pregnant," she nearly squeals.
He jumps up from his chair then looks around, remembering they are surrounded by people. He sits down, "Are we sure?"
"We are sure. We are six weeks," she answers.
He stops, thinking of when, "6 weeks…the balcony."
"That balcony," she affirms.
"Quite possibly the best sex we've ever had," Fitz grins.
"It sure was and we have this to prove it," she says as she reaches a small, wrapped box over to him.
"What's this?" He asks taking the box.
"Open it," she says.
He hurriedly opens the box to find a picture of the sonogram. There is their baby. He looks up at her. The tears are immediately in his eyes. He wants this so much, but he wants it for her even more. The last year and a half has been hard. He looks at her face. He already knows the thoughts going through her mind.
"It's not going to happen this time."
"You can't promise me that," she sighs.
"Yes, I can. This is it."
"I love you so much Grant."
"I love you beautiful."
"The next 6 weeks are going to be the hardest," Liv suggests.
He reaches over the table to lift her chin to face him. "Look at me," he says. She doesn't want to because he makes her believe in the unbelievable and she's too afraid to do that. "Look at me," he says again. Her beautiful brown doe eyes finally look at him. "We are having a baby. This baby is going to be our dream come true. Tell me you believe that."
"I want to believe that. I can't help but be scared."
"I'm scared too but I'm hopeful, you know why?"
She lets out a nervous laugh, "Why?"
"Because this baby was made the night we got back together, and we got back on track. It's our miracle and our reward for never giving up on each other."
She can't help but let the waterworks flow. "You are perfect."
"You are perfect for me, mommy to be," he answers and reaches over the table to kiss her softly.
And that night, they went home and celebrated the life they had together, and they couldn't wait to meet.
Liv is smiling so coming out of her memory. She doesn't hear Dr. Langston saying her name. She repeats it again. Liv shakes her head. "I am sorry Dr. Langston. I was another place there for a minute."
"That's quite alright. Blood test don't lie. You are definitely pregnant. Let's look and see how this little one is doing.
The nurse comes in and puts Liv on the stirrups. They do the ultrasound and Olivia sees the little life growing inside of her. She is crying happy and scared tears all over again. She would never tell Fitz; she was afraid Dylan would be it for them.
"I hope those are happy tears. You've got a strong heartbeat already here."
"It's happy tears, I just, you know."
"Miss Dylan is beautiful, and this baby will be too."
"How far along? I somehow missed it. I've been so busy with work and home I missed all the signs."
"You are 8 weeks along," Dr. Langston answers.
"Everything looks okay," Liv asks.
"Everything looks great. We will do the regular tests. But everything looks good."
Liv lets out a big sigh of relief. "I was afraid to bring Fitz with me. I didn't want him to get too happy."
Dr. Langston looked at her almost sadly. "I know it's been a tough road and suppose that fear will always be there but allow yourself to enjoy each pregnancy."
Liv lets out a strained smile, "I will."
"How about on your next visit you bring Fitz, and we will run all the necessary tests? Everything looks great."
"Now I have to go home and tell Fitz the good news."
"Congratulations!" Dr. Langston says.
Later, that evening, Liv decides to make a romantic dinner for her and Fitz. She decided to have a little romance and loving was a great way to tell him the amazing news. But she decided to do it in a fun way. She figured once they played with their beautiful daughter and put her to bed, the fun would begin.
The code to the door can be heard, Liv looks at Dylan who is in her highchair watching her mommy cook, "I hear daddy," she says to her as she nuzzles her nose. Dylan starts clapping her hands.
Fitz went into the office. He was closing a major deal that was going to set him up either further to do something more with his business or leave some things to the younger blood like Harrison. He hears the clapping of his baby girl.
"Daddy's home," he says.
Liv yells, "Yay!" which makes him laugh as he follows the sound and the smell of food. He walks into their chef's kitchen and finds his two loves. Immediately Dylan wants out of her highchair.
He walks over to Liv, beckoning her for a kiss, "Hi!"
She kisses him back, "Hi yourself!"
Dylan continues to squeal, as Fitz walks over to her, lifting her from her highchair, kissing her chubby cheeks over and over, "Hello Baby Girl! I missed you and mommy today."
"We missed you too," Liv says as she takes a taste of the food she's preparing.
Fitz walks over with a wiggly Dylan in his arms, "Do I smell leg of lamb?"
"You sure do. And we've got a mushroom couscous and sauteed string beans."
"You haven't made this in so long," Fitz acknowledges.
"We've both been so busy with work and this angel," Liv says, tracing her beautiful daughter's face.
Fitz takes a spoon and takes a taste of the braise on the lamb. "Delicious."
"You are sure," Liv says.
"I can't wait to eat it and you too," Fitz winks.
Liv hits his empty shoulder, "Don't talk dirty in front of our daughter."
"Good and dirty is how she got here, unless you forgot," Fitz says.
Liv immediately smiles. It brings her back to her memory earlier at the hospital. "I definitely didn't forget, and I never will."
"You better not," Fitz grins.
"Why don't you go wash up. Dinner will be ready soon and I have a wonderful night planned for us."
"I'll wash up and how about I feed her, so we can have our dinner."
Liv kisses Dylan's cheek, as Dylan says, "Mama…"
They both stand there shocked, "Oh my God, she said it." Liv says already in tears.
Fitz kisses her cheek, "You know that's your mama."
Dylan repeats it again, "Mama."
"Yes baby, I'm your mama."
"Now say dada," Fitz says.
"Give me my baby," Liv says as she reaches for Dylan. "I'll get her food ready for you."
"Sounds good, I'll be back."
Liv stares at her baby, "I love you so much baby. You have made me and your daddy so happy." Dylan smiles. Liv holds out her pinky finger, grabbing her little finger, "And you are going to be the best big sister." Dylan tapes her mommy's face.
Fitz comes down later and feeds their little princess. They put her in her bed and brought the monitor down with them. They start their romantic dinner.
"How did the deal go?" Liv asks.
"Signed, sealed, and delivered," Fitz says.
"This is major Fitz," she says.
"Yes, I feel like I've accomplished everything I possibly could."
"You are a genius."
"You just want to get in my pants," Fitz says with a wink.
"I hope by the end of the night we are in each other's pants."
"I love it when you talk dirty,"
"I talk to Abby and Sonja today. Sonja is engaged," Liv announces.
"That's great. I am so happy for her."
"Me too! He's a great guy and she is head over heels in love."
"You love when it happens to people that deserve it."
"Abby and David eloped. She's completely nuts but I love her."
"That saves a lot of hassle."
"Yeah, it does. But I am so happy to see all my friends in good places in their lives. Especially those two. They've been there for me through everything."
He grabs her hand, kissing the inside palm, "How are you doing? I've been worried about you."
"I'm good baby, why?"
"You haven't been yourself."
"I promise. I am okay. I am better than okay."
"Anything that hurts you, hurts me."
"Now you definitely want to get in my pants," she retorts.
"I'll do whatever I can to make it happen."
"You won't have to work that hard," she winks.
Fitz fist pumps in the air, "Yes!"
They finish their dinner and Fitz decides he will clean the kitchen. Liv goes and checks on their daughter who has fallen asleep, and she decides to go and get ready for her husband.
Fitz goes and checks in on their daughter that is sleeping soundly with her noise machine that she loves. He gives her a gentle kiss on the head. He eases back out, closing the door slowly. He walks into their bedroom to find his wife on the bed, with a silk robe tied around her.
"She's out like a light," she says. She knows her husband. She knows he looked in on their baby.
"Sometimes I can't believe she's ours," Fitz says as he walks toward the bed. He hovers over her standing on the side of the bed, "Thanks for tonight."
"Tonight, is not over mister," she says seductively.
He quickly pulls the shirt from over his head. "I certainly hope not."
She reaches up and pulls the drawstring of his pants. "Definitely not," she says as she reaches inside his pants before he can react.
"Baby," he says as she begins to massage him.
"You like that," she says as she lifts.
"I love that," he says faintly as she pulls him tighter. She pushes down his pants allowing his member to spring free. "What are you doing?"
She licks her lip, biting it gently, "Whatever I want?" She announces as she takes him in her mouth. She begins to suck him softly, swirling her tongue around his tip. He throws his head back, as he lets his wife pleasure him ever so perfectly. She licks him bases to tip over and over. He grabs her head as he pushes her head into him. She picks up the pace and he can hardly contain himself. She licks his balls and massages, and she alternates her suck, taking him in as deep as she can.
"Shit…. baby…. shit…. Livvie…" He repeats her name over and over. He's totally surrendered to her. She moans at the feel of him swelling in her mouth. His thighs are tightening. She hasn't done this in a while and damn if it weren't worth the wait. "Livvie, I'm going to come baby. Damn."
She is sucking him harder and harder. He doesn't know what's gotten into her but he's so happy it did. He can't hold it any longer, he comes in her mouth as his warm seeds slides down her throat. She slowly releases him as his member goes soft. He's without words. He falls back on the bed. She can't help but feel proud, "You okay there."
"I'm better than okay. What was that for?" Not that I'm complaining."
"That was for making me the happiest woman in the world and being the sexiest man in the world."
"Whatever I did, I hope I can keep doing it." He reaches for her and kisses her lips gently.
"Let me go brush my teeth and when I come back, I expect the sexiest man in the world to show me just how sexy he is."
"Hurry and bring that sexy ass back and I will."
She goes into the bathroom to clean up and prepare her surprise. Dylan cries on the monitor and he goes to take care of her, leaving the monitor in their bedroom. Liv comes back and hears her husband negotiating with their 18-month-old.
"Listen, I know you like for daddy to read you at least 2 stories, but I need you to give me a pass tonight." Dylan gurgles, making Fitz laugh. Liv is laughing to herself. "Why you ask?" Fitz says to her, and she tries talking back to her daddy. "I am trying to get some…umm play time with mommy. Give me about an hour and if you are still up, I'll ready to you all night but for now, please don't cry." He rocks her softly. He reaches for her sippie cup, giving it to her as he lays her down. She snuggles into her favorite blanket, motioning as if she's going to sleep. He closes the door and goes back into the bedroom.
"One hour," Liv says as he closes the door.
He looks at her confused, realizing the monitor is on. "My lady needs me. I had to negotiate."
"What about this lady?"
He starts crawling on the bed toward her, "Believe me, I plan to give her exactly what she needs."
"I don't believe you," Liv says playfully.
He reaches for the tie of her robe, "I'll make you a believer," he says as he unties her robe to find her almost naked. He looks down at the panties. It's not her usual panties. It's a pair of briefs. "Why?"
She can't help but chuckle. She knows it's' the most unromantic reveal ver. "Why not?" She says playfully.
"I'll show you why not," he says as he spreads her legs open to find a surprise waiting for him.
The note on the underwear reads, "And baby makes 4."
Fitz looks up at her. Thinking he read it wrong. "Livvie," he says.
"Yes…." She purrs.
"Are you saying what I think you are saying?"
"I am…"
He crawls up to her as he kisses her feverishly. "We're pregnant again."
"We are," she smiles.
"I love you," he says between kisses and then he caresses her stomach.
"I love you too," she says as tears fall from her eyes.
He stares into her eyes, "Everything is going to be fine."
"I know it will," she says as she kisses him.
He reaches down to her stomach and kisses it over and over. "You be a good boy in there."
"How do you know it's a boy?" She asks, looking down at him.
He looks up, "I know it is."
"Kiss me," she says.
He reaches up and kisses her. "Life is good." She smiles in agreement as he begins to make love to his wife. They are growing their family and he couldn't be happier. Who would have thought that life's greatest therapy session would be embracing the known, letting go, and finding what's real.