The next morning as Fitz and Olivia lie in bed the excitement is palpable.
"Good morning, Liv."Fitz greets as he kisses her passionately.
"Oh,Good morning, to you too Fitz you trying to skip the wedding and go right into the Honeymoon?"Olivia asked.
"Not at all let's just call it a preview of what's in store for our Honeymoon."Fitz replied.
"I look forward to finding out."Olivia said.
Meanwhile The Aunt's and Uncles and Anthony and Sydney are getting up for the day.
Everyone got dressed and met in the dining room for breakfast.
"Oh my God Livvie, your positively glowing."Aunt Janet exclaimed.
"That's the sign of a woman in love."Uncle Deacon replied.
"No truer words my friend."Uncle Broderick said.
"Let's go everyone meeting in the oval."Cyrus replied.
As the group walked into the oval a small group of staffers and the head of security awaited them.
Fitz and Cyrus being pulled in one direction Olivia being pulled in the other.
In rapid succession people were talking Olivia reached in her bag giving a list of contacts to the security head.
"My Uncles, and Aunt's, as well as my cousins, brother, and his girlfriend, are all the family contact's I will be having contact with.
"Here is a list of my OPA employee's who will have contact with me on the business side."Olivia said.
"Thank you Ma'am, has already had them cleared we just needed this for your personal detail."The Security director replied.
Meanwhile Cyrus and Fitz talked.
"Sir, everything is being taken care of but we haven't made any official statement since the announcement of your divorce."Cyrus said.
"I'll worry about that later all I want to do is make Liv my wife."Fitz replied.
"Alright."Cyrus said.
"Wow, you know I've only ever seen this office on tv it's a lot more spacious than I thought it would be."Aunt Lena said.
"Yeah me too."Aunt Janet replied.
"Alright everybody its time."Cyrus said.
Fitz and Olivia met in the middle of the room and the Reverand stood in front of the desk.
"We are here today before the sight of god to pay witness to the joining of two souls bound in the bonds of holy matrimony.
"It is a promise, an unbreakable commitment, that is sacred and sound not be taken lightly before we go further does anyone object to this union speak now or forever hold your peace.
"Do you Fitzgerald Thomas Grant III, take Olivia Carolyn Pope to be your lawfully wedded wife forsaking all others to have and to hold for richer or poor til death do you part?"The Reverand asked.
"I do."Fitz replied.
"Do you Olivia Carolyn Pope, take Fitzgerald Thomas Grant III, as your lawfully wedded husband forsaking all others to have and to hold for richer or poor til death do you part?"The Reverand asked.
"I do."Olivia replied.
"Can we have the rings please?"The Reverand asked.
Fitz took a ring from Anthony and Olivia took a ring from Abby.
The group watched will bated breath as Fitz and Olivia placed rings on each other's fingers.
"It is my privilege to present to you President Fitzgerald Grant III and First Lady Olivia Pope Grant."The Reverand said.
The oval office filled with shouts of joy as Fitz kissed Olivia finally not as his mistress or girlfriend but as his wife.
"Welcome to the family Fitz."Uncle Deacon replied.
"Thank you I know you're brother and sister-in-law might be upset over this but I love Olivia very much and I'm not letting her go."Fitz said.
"Eli, and Mya, are far from winning any parent of the year awards they put their careers ahead of their children I'm not doubting they love Ant and Olivia they just can't erase the damage done and we're all caught in the middle of it."Uncle Deacon replied.
"Okay so why don't you guys clue us in as to why they are the way they are."Anthony said.
"Their relationship, was doomed they just didn't know it until after you too were born.
"What do you mean?"Olivia asked.
"It's foolish to think a CIA sanctioned Commander of the B613 and a Hitwoman could fall in love get married have kids and play happy family that only works in the 's what I mean.
"The lying the secrets the betrayal their relationship couldn't survive the worst part is not that they play games with each other but they did with you too."Uncle Deacon replied.
"He's 's not a healthy love."Aunt Lena said.
"But let's not dwell on that now we have a reception to get to."Uncle Deacon replied.
"Sir,there are reporters out side right now."Tom rushed.
"Lauren have the reporters sent to the blue room please."Cyrus replied.
"Yes sir."Lauren said.
"I don't think they know about the wedding it's most likely about the investigation and my divorce."Fitz replied.
Meanwhile on television sets all over the world.(Breaking News we interrupt this program to bring you a statement from the Whitehouse.)"A reporter said. a Whitehouse staffer steps up to the podium.
"Good afternoon everyone my name is Tori Stone and I wish to read a statement from the President."Tori said.
"I'm well aware that the world at large has paid close attention to the going's on in my presidency.
"Especially my relationship with my ex-wife Mellie and my relationship with Olivia Pope.
"Today a few short minutes ago I made the love of my life my wife and your First Lady.
"Olivia Pope Grant, she is the reason I became the President of these great United States and the inspiration for how I effectively run this country.
"I thank you for your time patients and understanding as well as support throughout my administration and pray that you will continue to have faith in me as I continue my term in office.
"Thank you."Tori said as she walked off the stage reporters shouted out questions but were soon sent on their way.
Meanwhile back with Fitz and Olivia.
"That went well their probably pissing their pants to know more."Cyrus said.
Meanwhile what they didn't know is that Eli and Mya saw the broadcast.
"Son of a bitch."Eli exclaimed.
"Eli must be pissed."Mya laughed.
"So I'm curious were you two named after Mya Angelou and Lena Horne."Abby asked.
"Yes,Our parents we're great fans of theirs."Lena replied.
"And what about you ?"Abby asked.
"It's a joke actually story was the day I was born Daddy looked down at me and said there's been meny popes but not one that can say they were a deacon until today."Uncle Deacon said
"That's cleaver."Cyrus replied.
"Oh,Fitz Karen might be upset you didn't talk to her and see if she would be fine with this."Olivia said.
"She'll be fine she trusted you enough to come to you when she had a problem and truth be told if she doesn't feel like she could come to me or Mellie I'm greatful she can come to you."Fitz replied.
"I care about Karen and Teddy and don't want to see them get hurt."Olivia said.
"And they know that Liv."Fitz replied.
"Alright Fitz."Olivia said.
The group watched as Fitz and Olivia fed each other cake and drank champagne.
"They are so cute."Quinn swooned.
"So will you continue and tell us about Ant and Liv's parents?"Huck asked.
"Sure what exactly do you want to know?"Uncle Deacon asked.
"I'm trying to understand how you two grew up in the same houses as them yet are completely different."Huck said.
"Children can be raised in the same household and their upbringing can affect them differently.
"He joined the CIA while I joined it also made him manipulative and a bad parent."Uncle Deacon said.
"Yeah,Mya is the same when Ant and Liv were kids I was over visiting when Mya recieved a phone call telling her who her next target was.
"Of course I got angry and we had a terrible argument far worse than we did when we were kids.
"I asked her if this was the legacy that she and Eli expected Ant and Liv to be proud to recieve? a cemetery filled with secrets lies and bodies put their by their parents."Lena replied.
"What did she say?"Ant asked.
"She looked me in the face and said I shouldn't be judging her when I'm not perfect either."Lena replied.
"And what did you say?"Uncle Deacon asked.
"I told her she's right I'm not perfect and that I never claimed to be but what's she's done puts targets on her and Ant and Olivia and how would her Legacy stand up if two of those bodies put in the cemetery where her own children."Lena replied.
"You never told me that when we met up later to discuss the kids."Uncle Deacon said.
"I know because that didn't matter what was important was protecting Ant and Olivia from their parents foolishness."Aunt Lena replied.
"Your right."Uncle Deacon said.
Meanwhile the group watched the happy couple talking and holding hands.
"Today I'm the happiest man in America."Fitz said.
"And I'm the happiest woman in America."Olivia replied.
"This is going to be a new chapter for us where we are more a team than we ever had been."Fitz said.
"I know."Olivia replied.
Olivia had never once dreamed she would fall in love with a President much less get married to one and become the First Lady she had been used to being the fixer the lawyer others dreaded.
She gets lost in thought thinking how her whole world changed the moment Cyrus called pleading for her help.
"Hey,where did you go?"Fitz asked.
"I was just thinking how this all started."Olivia said.
"It may not have been a fairytale but it was a dream come true."Fitz replied.
"When you're right you're right."Olivia said.
Suddenly someone turned on Issac Hayes Do your thang started playing.
If you feel like you wanna make love under the stars above
Love on, love on
If there's something you wanna say, and talkin' is the only way
Rap on, oh, rap on
Cause whatever you do, oh, you've got to do your thing
If you feel like you wanna scream cause that's your way of lettin' off
Steam scream on, scream on
If you feel like you wanna sing cause singing is your thing sing on, sing on
If you wanna make love all night and you feel its right right on, right on
Cause whatever you do, oh, you've got
To do your thing, do your thing
The group started to dance and have fun.
But the anticipation of making love to each other not just as lovers but husband and wife.
Sent shivers down both their spines.
The Isley Brothers began to sing Living for the love of you.
Yeah, well, well, well
Yeah, yeah, hey, hey
Driftin' on a memory
Ain't no place I'd rather be
Then with you, yeah
Lovin' you, well, well, well
Day will make a way for night
All we'll need is candle lights
And a song, yeah
Soft and long, well
Glad to be here alone
With a lover unlike no other
Sad to see a new horizon
Slowly comin' into view, yeah
I wanna be living for the love of you
Ah, yes I am
All that I'm giving is for the love of you
Alright now
Lovely as a ray of sun
That touches me when the mornin' comes
Feels good to me, yeah
My love and me, well
Smoother than a gentle breeze
Flowin' through my mind with ease
Soft as can be, well
When you're lovin' me
When you're lovin' me
Love to be right in the waves
Of your love enchanted with a touch
And it seems to me
We could sail together
In and out of mystery
Well, I wanna be living, for the love of you
Alright now
All that I'm giving, is for the love of you
You got me, girl
I wanna be living, for the love of you
Alright now
All that I'm giving, givin' is for the love of you
Oh, yes I am
Paradise I have within
Can't feel insecure again
You're the key
Well, and this I see
Oh, I see
Now and then I lose my way
Using words that try to say
What I feel, yeah, love is real
Oh, love is real
I might as well sign my name
On a card which could say it better
Time will tell 'cause it seems
That I done just about all that I can do
I know that I'm livin', for the love of you
Oh, yes I am
I know that I'm livin', for the love, love of you
Every, everyday I, livin', for the love of you
I'm living, for the love
Each and every day, oh yes I do
I'm gonna say it one more time
Said, "I'm living, for the love
Each and every day, oh"
Lord, Lord knows I am right, right now
Said that, "I'm livin' for the love"
Fitz and Olivia sat at the table while Ashford and Simpson's Solid as a rock began to play.
"You know if you change your mind and want the vows flowers and the dress later we can do that."Fitz said.
"I'm happy with this for now Fitz."Olivia replied.
"Well I'm just putting it out there."Fitz said.
"I know and I appreciate it."Olivia replied.
"Just wait til our Honeymoon begins no handcuffs required."Fitz joked.
"Fitz stop it, it wasn't funny when I told you on the phone and it's not now."Olivia playfully scolded.
"No Liv, your right it wasn't funny it unbelievably least Pastor Drake died smiling."Fitz replied.
"You are terrible Fitz,"Olivia laughed.
"Well Liv, I maybe terrible but the only woman I will ever dream of dying on top of is the love of my life."Fitz replied.
"Fitz,might as well add comedian to your Mayor campaign when you run."Olivia said.
"Oh,you can count on it mon doux bébé."Fitz replied.
"We'll see when you take me to bed."Olivia said.
"Oh,we definitely will."Fitz replied.
Everyone was having a good time Anthony and Sydney were dancing like they were the only two people in the room.
"I think Anthony and Sydney will be next."Olivia said.
"Yeah,but maybe Huck and Quinn seem to be hitting it off too."Fitz replied.
"You never can tell."Olivia said.
"No you can't but we'll see."Fitz replied.
"Yeah we will."Olivia said.
Meanwhile Aunt's Lena and Janet along with husbands are set off to the side talking with Harrison and Abby.
"She isn't nervous now."Aunt Lena said.
"How can you tell?"Abby asked.
"Because she let her love lead her instead of her fear."Aunt Lena said.
"Besides as meny times as they've broken up and got back together they are true soul mates.
"When something happens, that could send anyone else down the path of cutting all ties and never being together again they always find their way back to eachother."Aunt Janet said.
"She's right,Abby when you have a love like that nothing supernatural or man-made could ever come between that.
"Because when it comes to soulmates their home is eachother and eventually even if you stray from home you always come back to it in the end."Uncle Broderick replied.
"Couldn'ta said better myself honey."Aunt Lena said.
"I never had the kind of love Liv has with Fitz."Abby replied.
"It's not to late for you."Aunt Janet said.
"You think so?"Abby asked.
"Of course not."Aunt Lena replied.
"Sir,the President and First Lady's bedroom is all set."Lauren said.
"Thank you Lauren I'm sure they will find it to their liking."Cyrus replied.
Fitz and Cyrus had been so busy trying to come up with a plan to protect Olivia from the casualties of this Janine Locke investigation hearing and testifying the news had been abuzz with speculation once the news of Fitz and Olivia's wedding was released everything changed.
They scattered in attempts to get anymore information they could that wasn't brought up in the press release.
Seeking Mellie and Karen out to get interview's from them to no avail.
Fitz reaches under the table caressing Olivia's thigh.
"Fitz stop you don't know who's watching."Olivia whispered.
With twinkling eyes Fitz smiles and replied."What I'm not doing anything."Fitz teased.
"Yes,you are your feeling me up while my family is a few feet away."Olivia replied.
"Their not looking Livvie look around you their all in worlds of their own."Fitz said.
"What's wrong Deacon?"Aunt Janet asked.
"Nothing I just received word that Eli and Mya saw the news and Eli didn't take it well."Uncle Deacon replied.
"What about Mya?"Aunt Lena asked.
"My source said she celebrated it knowing Eli wouldn't like it."Uncle Deacon replied.
"She got a thrill out of getting under his skin."Aunt Lena said.
"That's for sure."Uncle Broderick replied.
"If they pay a call we'll be ready for them."Uncle Deacon said.
"Does Liv know your keeping tabs on them?"Huck asked.
"No we didn't want her or Ant to worry."Uncle Deacon said.
"It's her wedding day she doesn't need to worry about anything right now."Aunt Lena replied.
"She doesn't need to be hurting today."Uncle Broderick said.
"There's something I've been wanting to say to you since the beginning but never had the balls too."Fitz said.
"What Fitz?"Olivia asked.
"That day on the trail when you walked into HQ and told me what I needed to do to sale my marriage to Mellie.
"I was in love with you before I knew your name you took my breath away and all those years with Mellie I never once felt like that.I had Cyrus fire you because I wanted you then but felt terrible about it.
"Until our first time together and then I knew it was you who was meant to have been my wife."Fitz said.
"I love you Fitz."Olivia replied.