After Mellie had lunch with Isaac Scott, she went to the meeting with the President. Mellie had a wonderful time at lunch. Isaac was funny, smart, charming, and not to mention incredibly good looking. Mellie sat down with the President eager to know why he asked her to come to the White House. He informed her that the current Vice President was suffering from a severe health decline, and he intended to step down. Mellie didn't understand why he was telling her all of this. She didn't know why she was there until it dawned on her.
"You need another VP," Mellie said for him.
"I need another VP," the President nodded.
"Matthew Cromwell, are you asking me to be your Vice President?"
"Mellie, we've known each other a long time. You were the top of our class in every school we were in together. You're brilliant. I truly believe that no one is a better fit. I would've chosen you as a running mate to begin with, but you needed the time as senator. What do you say?"
Mellie couldn't believe what she was hearing. She had known Matthew since they were kids. The both grew up in Nashville, and they had been good friends all through school. They grew apart once they were both married, but Mellie still considered him to be a close friend.
"Your wife doesn't like me, Matt. She never has, and I don't want to cause problems like the ones that occurred during college."
"Stephanie does like you, Mellie. She used to view you as a threat in college because of how close we were. We're all adults now. I wouldn't let my wife dictate who I chose to be VP anyway, but she thinks you're a wonderful choice."
"Well then I'm in. This is an offer I could never refuse," Mellie felt happier than she had in years.
"We'll make the announcement tomorrow morning. I'm glad you've agreed, Mel. We have always worked well together. Back in law school, no one could stop us. We're going to do great things."
"I can't wait," Mellie beamed at him.
"Oh, Isaac mentioned you two went to lunch. He's a good guy. He would be good for you. I'm sorry about you and Will though. You could do better than him, honestly. He seemed very self-involved. Isaac is single, been married once, no kids, and he's quite the charmer, but I'm assuming you already knew that if you went to lunch with him."
"Matthew, I just broke off an engagement to a man I've been with for over two years. I'm not about to rush into another relationship, and quit trying to set me up with him," Mellie laughed.
"Give it time. You will be seeing a lot of Isaac now, so you'll see what I mean eventually," Matthew smirked, and Mellie shook her head. She said goodbye and left. As she was walking down the familiar halls of the White House, she ran right into Isaac.
"Mellie," Isaac smiled at her.
"Isaac, it's nice to see you again."
"You too. How was the meeting with the President?"
"Fantastic. I'm glad I was his pick."
"As am I. I chose you as well. Most of us did. Everyone agreed after a quick discussion. You belong in office."
"I'm honored. Sorry to rush off, but I do still have to do my job as the senator of Virginia for a while longer. I have a meeting soon."
"Would you like to grab dinner sometime?"
"Isaac, you're great, but I just broke off my engagement a few days ago. I don't want to be jumping into another relationship."
"All I asked for was dinner, Mellie. I know you and Will just broke up. It's been all over the news. Just have dinner with me tomorrow night."
"Tomorrow is my night with Teddy. Fitz doesn't have him again until Sunday night."
"So let's have dinner on Sunday."
"You're persistent."
"So is that a yes?"
"Yes," Mellie couldn't believe she had just agreed to go out on a date this soon.
"I'll pick you up at eight," Mellie nodded and said goodbye. She walked out of the White House and called Fitz.
"Mellie? Is everything okay?"
"Everything is great! Perfect! Amazing!"
"What happened?"
"I'm stepping into replace Jackson Wright as VP!"
"Mellie, that is amazing! I heard rumors about him stepping down soon due to health issues. I'm glad Matthew chose you. I'm happy that you're finally getting your turn. You deserve it."
Mellie and Fitz talked until Mellie got back to her office. She couldn't believe she was going to be Vice President of the United State. She knew some people in America wouldn't think she was ready, but she would prove them wrong.
A few nights later, Mellie picked up Teddy from the babysitter. He was in almost as good of a mood as she was. Ever since the announcement about her becoming Vice President went out, Mellie couldn't stop smiling. Mellie would be moving into her office at the White House at the end of the month.
"Mommy, can we get pizza tonight?" Teddy asked on the way home.
"Sure, sweetheart."
"Okay," Teddy said happily and went back to playing with his toy.
Teddy happily ate pizza that they picked on the way home. After they finished dinner, Mellie put on a movie, and Teddy curled up on Mellie's lap. She kissed his head, and after a few minutes, he was sound asleep. Mellie had to wake him up after the movie was over because he was getting too big for her to carry upstairs. He'd be turning seven soon, and Mellie didn't want her baby to keep growing up.
"Mommy, is it morning?"
"No, sweetheart. It's bed time."
"Okay, mommy," Teddy yawned. Mellie followed him upstairs.
Mellie walked to her room and sighed. She was still adjusting to sleeping alone. It was one of the worst things about living in the White House. She hated sleeping by herself while Fitz either slept in another room or slept at Olivia's. Mellie was about to go into the bathroom to take her makeup off her face. Mellie smiled when she saw it was Isaac.
"Mr. Scott, what can I do for you?"
"Well, Vice President Grant, I'm not particularly tired, and I was wondering what you were up to. I guess what I'm saying is that you were on my mind, and I wanted to talk to you," Mellie was taken aback by his honesty, but she smiled nonetheless.
"Mr. Scott, you do have such a way with words. I am currently getting ready for bed. Nothing exciting."
"It's ten at night, and you're already going to bed? What an exciting life you lead, Madame Vice President," Mellie grinned from ear to ear when he called her Madame Vice President. It sent a chill through her.
"Mr. Scott, I am a single mother, I have a meeting in the morning, and to be honest, I have nothing else to do. I'll probably put on my glasses and read a book."
"Glasses? Are you an old woman?" Isaac chuckled.
"So now I'm an old woman? Oh, how you wound me, Mr. Scott."
"I have glasses as well, my dear. I was just kidding. Tell me about yourself. What are you reading right now?"
"I am currently rereading Gone With The Wind. It's my favorite."
"How many times have you read it?"
"I'd say close to twenty."
"What's your favorite thing to do?"
"No, it's my turn. What's your favorite book?"
"That's too hard. I have too many. Ask me something else," Isaac couldn't help the smile that had been on his face since he had the pleasure of meeting Mellie Grant.
"Why did you and your wife get divorced? You seem too amazing for any woman to let go," Mellie asked with curiosity. She didn't know how any woman could give up the charming man she was on the phone with.
"I could say the same to you, but we got divorced because I wanted a family, and she didn't. When she told me she didn't, we got into a fight, and she slept with her boss. We got divorced, and she married the son of a bitch. Now they have three kids," Isaac said sadly.
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have brought it up."
"I don't mind. Anything you want to know, just ask," Mellie was about to respond when she looked at the clock and realized it was almost midnight.
"As lovely as it has been to talk to you, I really should go to bed. I'm not a morning person."
"Well maybe I'll bring you coffee sometime to help make the morning better, but for now, goodnight Mellie."
"Goodnight, Isaac."
Mellie hung up the phone and smiled to herself. She couldn't help but laugh at the situation she was in. She really enjoyed having lunch and talking to Isaac. Something about him made her feel like she was on cloud nine.