A/N-I didn't watch the second half of the season so a lot of these one shots that I add from season five are from clips that I have watched on YouTube, or my own imagination. I do have plans on do my own version of their abortion conversation, but I wanted to do something fun with when Olivia broke up with Jake at his wedding. The first part is mostly verbatim.
All Shonda Rhimes I can't take any credit for that. Once the conversation between those two ends then the rest of the story is my imagination.
I apologize for being away so long. I never intended to take a summer break however my body did. I had a lapse when it came to my thyroids even after surgery. My anemia kicked in, and I got the worst migraines. Most days it was an effort to pick my head up off a pillow. Thankfully, I am much better. Thank you for nagging and staying on me to writing. Without you loyal readers who call, email, or PM me I might have given up a long time ago. Let's go.
Jake walked over to Olivia, and began to talk. He was talking about wishing him well, and being humiliated. Olivia was sure he was saying more, but she was in her own world.
Finally, she looked Jake in the eyes, "I can't do this anymore."
Jake looked at her surprised, "You can't do what anymore."
"Be with you. I can't be with you anymore. I'm sorry!"
"What happened?"
"Nothing…"
"Did Rowan get to you?"
Olivia shook her head.
"What did he do? What did he say?"
Olivia shook her head, "This is not his doing. This is me!"
Jake shook his head, "We can fix this…"
Olivia shook her head, "No we can't. This is me."
Jake is getting frustrated. He throws his hands in the air, "What happened?"
"What always happens? I think I want something. I think I want to be normal."
Jake says, "You love me…"
Olivia pleads, "Listen…"
Jake says again, "You love me…"
Olivia pleads, "It is not just that I can't be with you. I don't want to be with you. So you should just be with her. Just go and marry Vanessa."
Jake screams, "What the hell is going on?"
"You are not good enough for me?"
"You are weak. You need me too much. Need me to tell you what to do, and how to feel. You were never an option for me. You were an escape. Something to toy with. A yoyo. A side piece, and frankly it is embarrassing that after all this time you haven't realized that if we were together; fully together that I would tear right through you."
Jake nodded, "You are scared…"
Olivia scoffed
Jake said, "Scared what we have that we are real…"
Olivia shook her head, "You are wrong. I am not scared. I may be horrible, because I am abandoning you. Because I always abandon you, but I am not scared not in the least bit. You are wrong. You are pathetic. I could tell you five minutes from now that I wanted you that I was going to save you, and you would crawl right back up to me every single time."
Jake looked at her stoically, "Why are you doing this?"
"Do you honestly not know by now? I am in love with Fitz. I don't love you Jake; I love him. When I am with you all I think about is him. Fitz is who I choose who I will always choose. You are just a lesser version of him. A stand-in for him. A sad reminder of the man I truly deserve. If I couldn't make it work with him; why in the hell would you think I could make it work for us."
She takes a breath, "Good luck becoming Vice-President Jake. You are going to need it."
She turns and walks away from Jake. Each step harder than the next. Fitz notices the two, and then he sees the look in Olivia's eyes. He knows that she is not okay. Despite everything they have been through he can't turn his emotions offs.
He gently grabs her shoulders, "Liv, is everything okay?"
Olivia kept walking at first. She told him she was fine, but she could feel his eyes on her. He knew something was wrong with her. Yet another reason why she loved this man. He knew her better than herself at times.
More importantly knowing who she was, and what she needed was never a chore to him. He loved her with all that was in him.
They both made some terrible mistakes, but she tried to remember what Fitz would always say.
She hadn't realized that she had stopped walking, when she turned around to come face to face with the man that invaded her dreams and nightmares.
He grabbed her hand, "Love allows for forgiveness. Why don't we get out of here? We can head down to Camp David to talk."
She was hesitant at first, and it had nothing to do with Jake staring at them.
Fitz squeezed her hand so she would look at him, "This is not about a quickie. I think that we need to talk, and not with our bodies. We have done a lot of things together, but sit down and talk about our relationship has not been one of them. I'm not over you Livvie. I tried to get you out of my system, but I can't. If an emergency comes, then an agent will escort you in town. Once you are finished you can return. I can work from there, and if it requires me to return to the White House I can fly in and right back out as well."
Olivia could tell he was sincere. She had just finished telling Jake she loved this man. Now was the opportunity to back it up.
She leaned up, and they shared a quick but passionate kiss. She pulled back, "I need clothes."
He nodded, "Let's head to your house to pack some clothes, while you are packing I will make sure everything is set up for our arrival."
Hand in hand the couple walked out the door. Before they could make it to the car Jake had followed them out.
An agent stopped him from getting close to the couple. Fitz was about to say something when Olivia stopped him. She caressed his cheek. This was the first step for them. She had to defend their relationship openly. She had to show Fitz she wanted them.
Olivia looked at Jake, "What do you want? I made myself perfectly clear?"
"Well, I am not buying it."
Olivia laughed, "Jake, please don't embarrass yourself in front of me, Fitz, these agents, and most importantly yourself. I made myself perfectly clear. Don't act like I am so wounded animal that needs to be saved."
"Then don't walk around like one."
Olivia was officially pissed.
She stepped over to Jake so now they were toe to toe.
"You know what I find interesting is that when you found out that it was Fitz who I was sleeping with time and time again you wanted me to stand in the sun with you. I deserved more than to be some man's mistress even if that said man was the President of the United States. Yet, you stand here with the gall to say that you think that I am still wounded, because you want to have your cake and eat it too. At least with Fitz we were on the same page. He wasn't saying things to keep me sleeping with him. Why, because I was never his mistress? I was never a toy he played with. I was the love of his life. You are out here asking me to become your mistress. Not because you love me. I am a conquest to you. Standing between the two of you my eyes are finally opened."
Jake was confused.
Olivia continued, "Fitz could get in that limo without me. Would it hurt him? Yes, but he could and would do it for me. Why? Because he loves me, because I am the love of his life. What I need matters to him? It has never mattered to you. No matter how shitty I have been to him he has never put his hands on me."
Fitz looked up Olivia to see if she was serious. She could tell him was, but before he could get to Jake Olivia turned and caressed his cheek.
"No babe. You are better than him. At some point he will get his. I should have told you the first time. I am not condoning his actions. I got out, and just a few minutes ago I chose you Fitz. I told Jake I would always choose you. Please don't give him the satisfaction."
Fitz looked her in the eyes, and he knew she was telling the truth. Although he wanted to kill Jake for laying a finger on his Livvie hitting him was counterproductive.
To Olivia's surprise he stood down without even threatening Jake. Deep down she knew that he would find a way to get Jake in the future. That wasn't her concern.
Olivia turned back to Jake, "I am not a toy that you play with when you are lonely or bored. I am not a piece of property for you & my dad to use to play your bidding. I am not a whore. More importantly I am not your whore. In a few minutes you are about to be married. That will become Vanessa's job to stroke your ego. Even if things don't work out for Fitz & I as I said inside Jake we are through."
Olivia turned around, and the agents opened up the door to help them in. Jake wasn't sure what he was more surprised by the fact that Olivia was really ending things between them, or the fact that despite Fitz learning that he had put his hands on his precious Olivia he had not said a word.
He hated the fact that Olivia was rejecting him, and Fitz had won once again like always between them. So he decided to try, and put a wedge between the couple.
"So you are actually going to get in the limo knowing that I put my hands on your girl. Specifically, I had her by the throat. Her life was in my hands. She could easily be dead right now if I wanted her to be."
Olivia was looking at Fitz as Jake was talking. She knew there was nothing she could say to calm him. She was bracing for the punch that Fitz was about to throw.
None of the agents like Jake so they were all slow to stop the President especially after hearing him brag about almost killing Olivia.
To everyone's surprise Fitz doesn't move from where he is standing. He doesn't even turn, and look at Jake.
He looks Olivia in the eyes as he speaks, "Any man who brags about putting his hands on a woman is nothing more than a punk bitch. I see right through you Jake. Olivia has rejected you not once but twice, and now your only recourse is to try and put a wedge between us hoping that will bring her back to you. Well it won't work. What you just did is woke a sleeping bear. For the rest of your life you better sleep with one eye open. Your first mistake was ever putting your hands on a woman, the second mistake was putting your hands on my woman, the third mistake was doing it more than once, the fourth was bragging about it, and the fifth was being unapologetic. Even if our relationship doesn't work out which if I have anything to do with it we will be together until death do us part you. Accidents happen all the time, and many times they are unexplainable because after all they are accidents."
Jake gulped
"Olivia & I wish you & Vanessa a long & happy marriage. Unfortunately, we will not be witnesses to your union as we have more pressing matters to deal with. I am sure you understand, and can give Vanessa our regard right?"
Jake had never heard this tone from Fitz, and knew he had indeed waked a sleeping bear that he had never dealt with before. What was truly scary was he didn't know when & if he would ever see this side of Fitz again. That was indeed scary. All he could do was wait.
Jake finally found his voice, "I will let Vanessa know that an emergency came up that took the two of you away. Thank you for coming, and I wish you both the best."
Olivia was in shock as well as the agents. She knew that Jake wasn't in the clear, but that didn't matter to her. He decided to remain in the moment with her, and not let Jake win.
The couple got settled into the limo. Once they reached her apartment the agents did a quick sweep. While she packed he called Lauren at home, and updated her on what was going on. He knew she loved Olivia so she was more than willing to help him try and repair their relationship.
He already had clothes there, and she would personally bring more the next day. She would attempt to reschedule as much as possible. When she brought his clothes she would bring the documents that needed his immediate signature.
Fitz also asked Lauren to go ahead, and contact the security company he had lined up to protect Olivia. He wanted to be prepared that if they left Camp David a couple again she would need security especially since he wasn't going to demand she move back into the White House.
When she walked out the room one of his agents grabbed her bags, and took them downstairs. He noticed that she had changed. He rarely saw her in jeans. It seemed like even in their downtime she was professional so seeing her casual showed him that she was letting her guard down.
Before him was Olivia Pope the woman not Olivia Pope the fixer.
In her hand was a pair of jeans and a sweater. He realized it was for him. He was trying to remember when he left jeans in her house.
She was soft spoken when she said, "So much happened during Christmas, but I got these for you when I was shopping. I have always approached our relationship like you were my client. I want to change that so as you can see I stripped away the business suit. I have my hair up in a ponytail. I was wondering if you would change, and although we haven't discussed anything yet we both agree that we hope by the time we talk we are back together again. For once I would like to enter Camp David as ourselves. Not the President and fixer."
Fitz walked over to her, and he took the outfit out of her hand. He kissed her lips before telling her, "It would be an honor to go to Camp David with you Livvie."
She smiled. She didn't realize how much she missed him calling her that until he did.
He quickly changed, and they were on their way. They held hands the entire hour, and talked about anything and nothing. Like they used to before they let life and people come between them.
So the couple wouldn't have to wait Lauren arranged another group of agents to head down, and sweep the ground before the couple arrived.
As they were going through the gate Fitz decided to go ahead and broach the sleeping arrangements. Before he could say anything Olivia spoke:
"Fitz, I am tired of being unhappy. I am fine with us staying together, and sharing a bed together. I am assuming you had our cabin prepared."
He nodded
"Good, then that is where we start."
Fitz agreed.
When they walked in their cabin they could only smile. Lauren knew they left the wedding which meant neither had dinner.
There was a candlelight dinner waiting for the couple. She knew that Olivia loved red wine so there were several bottles for the couple to enjoy.
They continued to talk over dinner.
Fitz could tell that Olivia was nervous. This weekend was either going to make or break them. He was too wired to sleep, and he knew that Olivia wasn't sleepy either.
Without speaking they decided to change into something more comfortable, and continue to talk.
It took Olivia longer so he grabbed another bottle of wine, some cheese, and strawberries. He took it over to the fireplace.
Once comfortable Fitz asked, "We don't have to talk about anything serious if you are not ready Liv?"
She looked at him, "I don't know if there is a time that I will ever be totally ready, but I know that I am ready to find a way to move forward. I can't keep living like this. It is not healthy for me."
Fitz looked at her. She was pacing circles. Going back and forth. As he watched her he began to work through his own emotions.
When he found out that Olivia was going to help Mellie become the next President of the United States he flipped out. He felt like she sat down, and came up with the best way to hurt him. It was as if she had a knife, and she just stuck it in his back and kept twisting it.
As time went by he realized it had more to do with her trying to payback for their sins. They just viewed things differently. He knew it was wrong to cheat on Mellie. Even though she had cheated before him, and more than him two wrongs don't make a right. Olivia felt guilt, and Mellie knew that.
When it came down to picking a nominee he never expected to find out that Olivia had an abortion. Initially he was pissed, but time had allowed for forgiveness. He knew that the choice was hers, but it was still his child. She should have told him told him, but she hadn't.
He decided to break the ice, "I know about the abortion…"
She looked up at him in shock. She finally found her voice, "How"
"I went to Abby's office to grab a folder, and grabbed the wrong one. I realized that she knew the night we were supposed to be truthful, and lay all the cards out. After all this time the one thing I haven't figured out was how they found the information out."
She finally went and sat beside him. She took a moment before she whispered, "My father…."
He looked at her, "You are shitting me…"
She chuckled, "Afraid not…"
He shook his head, "With father's like ours who needs enemies…"
For the first time in a while they both burst out laughing.
Their laughter turned into tears. Fitz pulled Olivia onto his lap, and she gladly went. He held her as she cried, and for the first time she truly cried.
She then realized that he knew she had aborted their child, and he hadn't yelled. She tried to pull away, but he wouldn't let her.
"Livvie, I'm not mad anymore. Do I wish you kept the baby? I am not going to lie. Yes, which is probably why you went behind my back. You knew what I would have wanted. I do however support your decision. I am sorry I wasn't there for you. I know that we often talked in what if's, but I think we are beyond that point."
She knew what he was going to ask.
"Honestly, if you had asked me a couple of weeks ago I would have said no. It wasn't until this morning that I took the time to look myself in the mirror. I was turning into my dad. I'm embarrassed for allowing it to happen, but proud for acknowledging the problem."
Fitz squeezed her hand. She had never been this vulnerable and honest with him. It was both scary and exciting. He didn't know how far he could push her before she shut down.
She looked him in the eyes, "When I broke things off with Jake tonight for good it was the easiest thing I had ever done for myself. It was also the first time I had broken up with a man on my own. Either my dad stepped in, or I found some aversion. Do you want to know why it was so easy?"
"I do"
"Because ending things with Jake meant hope. Hope that maybe one day we could have a real wedding. Not one to save you from impeachment or to keep a secret. Breaking up with him meant that the next time you proposed we both would know the only endgame we had was each other. Last night I dreamed again for the first time since shortly after I was kidnapped."
"You dreamed when you were kidnapped?"
"A couple of times. It seemed like the times I felt like I was about to die I dreamed of you, us, in Vermont. It was the only thing that kept me going."
Fitz put his head down.
Olivia caressed his cheek, "I am sorry for ever taking off Doux Bebe."
"Liv, you don't need to apologize…"
"Please let me finish…."
He nodded….
"At the end of the day we will not totally agree with you going to war for me. I just can't wrap my mind around it, but no man including my father has loved me as hard and as deep as you do. With time I understand, because clearly we both do illegal things when it comes to the other. My emotions were and are still everywhere when it comes to the kidnapping. I thought about seeing someone, but that is not me. I find that now I am talking to Abby, and now you that it helps."
She looks him in the eyes so he knows that she is not trying to see that she was telling him the truth. When he finally nodded she knew they had an understanding, and that she could move on.
For the first time in a while she smiled as she said, "I am glad that you loved me enough to save me. I am sorry for throwing the ring at you. I made a promise that even if I was mad I would keep the ring on. We both have made promises we broke. We both placed unrealistic expectations on each other, because we were living off stolen moments. We didn't truly belong to one another. Things have changed. I know we have more to discuss, but how about we start fresh. Right here right now. We commit to each other."
He looked at her for several moments. Olivia never liked to talk about the future. Even when Fitz told her his dreams she would dismiss it so to hear her want to not only talk about their future, but basically plan it was shocking. A welcomed shock.
He finally found his voice, "I agree Livvie, but now that we are real I want to plan realistically with you. My time is coming to an end at the White House. I want Vermont, but right now we are not ready for Vermont full-time."
Olivia leaned in and kissed him. The kiss heated up pretty quickly, and Fitz was torn. Was she kissing him to stop the conversation?
Olivia pulled back a little, "I am not avoiding discussing our future. Right now I just want to feel loved by you. It has been so long. We have time baby. I promise I am not going anywhere."
He knew she was being honest. He leaned back in, and began to kiss each side of her face. Each kiss seemed to breathe new into her body. She was letting go of Edison, Jake, and any man she flirted with to try and make her feel good. Truth of the matter is she wanted them to make her feel like she felt when Fitz touched her.
None of them could do that, because none of them loved her.
She wasn't sure when and how she ended up naked, but she didn't mind. Fitz was kissing her all over her body like it was going to be the last time.
Then out of nowhere she felt his fingers. One then two quickly breaking her barrier.
He loved when she rode his fingers like it was his cock. He was so turned on. He used to think she only made those loud noises for his ego. Sometimes she did, but he quickly learned that he satisfied her. He took care of her, and he took that job very seriously.
Olivia hadn't felt like this in a long time. She missed him more than she knew until now. In this moment she knew that she would never leave Fitz again. Now she needed to prove to Fitz that she was his forever.
Fitz knew her body better than she knew it sometimes especially in the bedroom. He knew she was about ready to explode.
He leaned in and whispered, "Are you ready to cum baby?"
She nodded
Fitz shook his head, "You know the rules. We use our voice."
"Babe, I'm so close. Make me cum please…"
"Anything for you sweet baby, but I have a question for you first?"
"Humm…."
"Last time I took for granted, and assumed you wanted me. This time I want to do it right. Livvie, I am asking you to go with me exclusively. I want you to know that I belong to you, and if you want sweet baby you belong to me."
She looked him in the eye as he exploded. The sincerity and love in his face, and as he spoke meant volumes. While she had a habit of running he had a habit of being a bit controlling a times. She knew a lot of it had to do with her actions, but still it hurt. His question showed he was willing to make changes to, and that meant everything.
He held her as she unraveled in his arms.
As she calmed down he stood up, and she immediately wrapped her legs around his waist. She waited until they were in the bed. She was underneath him.
She caressed his cheeks. The more she caressed the more emotional he felt. Before he knew it he felt one tear then two.
She tried to get him to look at her. At first he refused. Finally, she whispered, "Please…"
He finally looked at her and she smiled, "I accept your proposal baby. I want to be yours and yours only. You are my man, and I love you so very much."
He was so overwhelmed hearing her declare that she wanted him, and that she loved him that he was speechless.
Instead of trying to say how he felt he decided to show her.
He never took his eyes off her as he slid inside of her in one deep thrust causing both of them to moan in pleasure.
Olivia entwined their fingers together above her head. She never tried to take control. Without words she was letting him know he was the man in their relationship. From now on she would leave the fixer at work unless they both decided otherwise.
The rhythm was perfect for each other. Not too fast or slow.
At some point he flipped them over, and now she was on top.
They had made love like this several times, but tonight her beauty took his breath away. She felt the same way.
No words were needed as she slid down on his cock. She threw her head back in satisfaction.
She looked down at her man and smiled. In the past she would have looked down, and saw all the problems they would have once their moment was over. Now when she looked down at Fitz all she could think about was their future. She could see herself married, and most importantly she could see herself the mother of his children.
Neither knew how long they had been at it, and it didn't matter. What matter was they were back on the same page, and were better than ever.
Neither of them could take much more.
Olivia looked Fitz in the eyes, "I'm ready baby."
Fitz sat up. Olivia put her hands around his neck, and he moved his hands to her hips.
Still no words being spoken
They were face to face tears falling out. Olivia finally whispered. "I love you. I promise no more running."
Fitz smiled, "I love you more Livvie. I promise no more controlling you, and making demands. From this day forward we make decisions together (well other than me proposing). There is no more you and I just we."
Hearing each other's declarations was enough. Both of them exploded. They held onto each other for dear life for several moments.
It took them several minutes to calm down.
Fitz finally away, and looked at Olivia, "Do you feel up to taking a bath."
Olivia looked up at him and smiled, "It depends…."
"On…."
"If I am taking a bath with the President of the United States or with my boyfriend?"
"Oh for sure, boyfriend…"
A short time later they were relaxing in the tub together.
Neither was speaking, but it wasn't weird. It was one thing they loved about each other. They knew when to give each other space, and they also knew that silence didn't necessarily mean a bad thing.
Fitz was washing her body when she turned and looked at him, "I don't want to tell a whole bunch of people about us. Not because I am ashamed. I just don't want our relationship to be a spectacle this time. Please understand…"
He caressed her face, "Livvie, I get it. I was so intent on trying to prove something that I didn't look at the whole picture. I meant what I said earlier. Whatever happens with us going forward we decide together?"
She nodded.
Fitz said, "Jake is going to tell Mellie."
"I'll deal with Mellie. I plan to finish her campaign, and although she keeps bringing up giving me a seat at table I don't want it. I honestly took the job first out of guilt; then out of spite to get back at you."
Fitz smiled, "I know."
"I'm sorry."
"I'll accept your apology if you'll accept mine. I knew you would be pissed when you caught wind of who I was sleeping with. Although I had no idea how stupid I really was."
She leaned in and kissed him. Both forgiving each other for their past transgressions. They talked some more. Then talking led to more lovemaking.
By the end of the weekend they were back together as a couple. Fitz had invited her team as well as Charlotte & Lauren down for brunch.
They told them of their relationship status. To the surprise of everyone the couple had already formulated a tentative plan.
The reason they were invited down was the couple wanted to spend time with them on a personal level. Fitz had not spent a lot of time getting to know her team. The people she trusted with her life, and he wanted to change that. Charlotte & Lauren had covered for them more times than they could count. They owed them.
The couple were also thinking about their life post White-House. They agreed that their life in the Beltway was not done, but they were also ready to have some life in Vermont. In order to achieve their current and future goals they wanted Charlotte & Lauren on their team.
During the brunch both women were offered positions at OPA once Fitz left office. They explained that down the road when Olivia was ready to settle down, and they began to work on the Presidential Library for Fitz the couple would spend more time in Vermont. The work would be different, but they would always have a job. Even if they were not working full-time hours they would be paid as such.
The couple told them they could leave, and they promised them a glowing recommendation. No strings attached which neither one accepted.
The group bonded over lunch. For the first time they really got to see the couple. It was clear they were soul mates, and belonged together. They were so happy and in love.
Charlotte & Lauren fit right into their group. They worked well together, but even better with them on the same page with one another.
Charlotte was going to be Olivia's assistant effective immediately. Once Mellie's campaign ended then they would come together to formulate a more formal plan to release to the public.
Everyone left Camp David in a good place. Not only did Fitz &Olivia get together, and security was hired for Olivia which she accepted this time as a compromise.
The next three weeks were busy for the couple.
Olivia & Mellie had learned to be cordial with one another. At first Olivia would let her slide with some underhanded comments, but that got old quick.
She had her team to thank. Even when she let things go her team did not. Especially Quinn. She took any attacks against Olivia personally.
One night Mellie showed up at her apartment making demands. Olivia just listened at first, but when she said to her that Fitz could show up making demands and she would jump that set Olivia off.
The dynamics between Fitz & Olivia were special. You could almost describe them like siblings. In the sense that they could be fighting with each other. They could call each other names, but no one else could do it; and get away with it.
Mellie got her first and only countdown. She understood there was a line there, and she was to never cross it again.
By the second week Mellie started to get suspicious. While Olivia was a master at keeping her private/professional life separate you could tell that she had a pep in her step that previously wasn't there.
Fitz used to be the obvious one. He wore his heart on his sleeve, but this go around he gave nothing away personally. The media was beginning to note subtle changes in the President. The White House only response was that he wanted go out with a bang.
After the third week their secret was out, because Teddy saw them talking on Facetime. She didn't say anything at first. She wanted to see if Olivia would change how she ran her campaign.
No changes.
A couple weeks later Karen came home to make some campaign stops. She was surprised when Karen came home early.
She wouldn't tell her mom what was going on other than it was personal, and she would be staying at the White House so she could spend time with Teddy.
Despite Mellie & her flaws Fitz knew he had not been a great husband. He had years ago. He had been childish at times. Playing tit for tat with Mellie. He was an even worse father.
In addition to trying to make things right with Olivia when he divorced Mellie he promised to be a better father to his two children. It was easy with Teddy since he was so young. Karen was not as forgiving. Unlike Mellie he didn't give up. Shortly after Jerry's death they sat down with a therapist. The therapist asked Karen what she wanted from her parents.
Karen had been honest with her request, but she had no hope that her very busy parentswould keep up their end of the bargain.
Once Mellie won her seat she gave up, but not Fitz. He made sure to he talked with Karen two-three times a week. At least one of them was via video chat. They also met with the therapist once a month to continue to mend their relationship.
Karen & Olivia worked on their relationship. Karen never blamed her for her parent's broken marriage. They were unsure of each other, but after her kidnapping Olivia worked hard to mend their relationship. Even when things weren't great with Fitz she continued to mend things with Karen.
The couple had decided to tell her they had reunited, and their plans to remain in the Beltway for a while to due to work. Fitz also realized that Teddy was making friends, and they didn't want to take that away from him.
Karen was okay with that. She attended Harvard so she wasn't too far away from them.
During the call the girls revealed to Fitz that they had continued to work on their relationship even when they broke up so they were closer than ever which made Fitz happy. He didn't want to force anything on either one of them.
The week before the Republican Convention Huck steps into her office with a folder. When she opened the contents she was not surprised.
Huck looked at her, "What do you need me to do Liv?"
Olivia smiled, "Nothing. Just make sure that Fitz remains clean in this. Thank you Huck"
He nodded. He stopped on the way out the door.
Olivia asked, "What's wrong Huck?"
He turned and looked at her, "I am just glad that you are finally thinking about yourself, and your future. I know that you worked hard to build OPA, and you are worried about us. However, we are adults. We will be fine. Your business will be fine as long as you are. He is good for you."
"Huck, I am thinking about taking less clients, or letting Marcus & Quinn take the lead. I took one baby away from us. I know he forgives me. I forgave myself. It was the right choice at the time. I look at Mellie, and realize I don't want to be that woman. Sure when it is all said and done her name is going to go down in history. I thought that is what I wanted. I would rather hear a child call me mommy than me being in some history book."
She finally looked at Huck whose eyes were warm. It felt good to get that out. She wasn't ready to tell Fitz, because she was working through her emotions. As soon as she said it to Huck she realized she knew what she wanted.
Huck answered, "Then do it Liv. Talk to Fitz, but without breaking his confidence I can tell you that he doesn't expect for you to be a stay at home mom. Truth is he has being going for so long he is looking forward to being a full-time parent. I know your dad beat certain things in your head. As a Hispanic I understand, but Liv you can be twice as good and find happiness."
With that he left her office.
Since they were all going to be at the convention next week Olivia gave everyone including herself the weekend off. Lauren had cleared Fitz's calendar so he could take her away. She was scheduled to leave the next morning so she was in her apartment packing when she heard a knock.
She was surprised to find Mellie at the door. She let her in.
Mellie asked, "Going somewhere?"
"As a matter of fact I am?"
"Where?"
Olivia didn't say anything.
"Let me guess. Fitz is taking you somewhere."
Olivia still didn't say anything.
"Why the secrets?"
"Who said I was hiding anything?"
"I don't recall you telling me that you got back together with Fitz."
"I didn't plan on telling you, because it is none one of your business."
Mellie laughed, "Oh here we go again. I get cocky Olivia, because she is getting my husband's dick again."
Before Olivia thought about what she was doing she back handed Mellie.
It shocked them both at the moment. More Mellie than Olivia. Mellie always seemed to think that she had the upper hand. Olivia never really said anything to make her think otherwise, but that was going to change.
Mellie recovered and looked at Olivia, "What the hell?"
"Sit down Mellie…"
"I will not…"
"I said sit down Mellie…"
"I don't know who you think you are….
"You got two seconds to sit your ass down, and shut the hell up. If you don't next week instead of accepting the Republican nomination for President you will be accepting interviews to work the drive thru at McDonalds now, try me."
Mellie had never heard that tone in Olivia's voice before, and she decided not to test her.
Before closing the door, she did a quick nod to let security know she was fine. While Fitz & Olivia were at Camp David he informed her that he had purchased the apartment across from her where her neighbor was killed. They agreed that he would hire a private security firm to protect her. Huck & his lead agent Daniel handled that for the couple.
Each night someone stayed in the apartment, and it made Olivia feel safe. They made sure that the firm had no ties to B-613. She knew her dad knew what she was doing. That was fine. She couldn't stop his snooping. She was just cutting him out of her life.
When she turned and closed the door she found Mellie sitting on her couch huffing like a child. She didn't care.
She knew at some point she was going to have to address Mellie, Jake, and her father. She had told Fitz when they were at Camp David that she would handle them, but she wanted to deal with them organically.
She knew that at some point in time they would force the issue with her, and when the time came she could deal with each of them individually. She had allowed the three of them into her relationship with Fitz, and she was going to get them out of it.
She just asked that he be there for her. He had kept up his end of the bargain. Their communication as a couple was so much better now.
Olivia sat across from Mellie
"Mellie, I do owe you an apology. I have always have left that misunderstanding in the area that you were in charge. That you somehow have control over my future with Fitz despite the fact that you are divorced. Despite the fact that part of the divorce Fitz you agreed to drop the Grant name. I know part of it is due to you being in bed with my father and Jake. Somehow the three of you still think that you dictate what happens in my personal life. You hired me to help you become the next President of the United States which I am doing. Who I am or am not screwing is none of your business."
Mellie had gathered her bearings, "How so? As soon as things go sour between you and Fitz my campaign goes with it."
"Just curious how long do you think Fitz & I have been back together?"
"Not long…"
Olivia smiled
"Mellie, I don't owe you an explanation. You won't be given one. What I will say is that I allowed you to walk all over me for a long time out of guilt. I not only slept with your husband, but I fell in love with your husband. I let you play the hurt wife trump card despite the fact that you had multiple affairs on Fitz before, during, and after I was in the picture. I even let you walk into my office, and use that card to get me to run your campaign. That card has long ago got old Mellie. The only people I owe is Fitz and the children. You, Jake, and my father can collectively rot in hell. Once you are sworn in the only time I want to see you is at the rare public functions that Fitz & I decide to attend once we go public, and events dealing with the children when you decide to show up."
"Whatever, I don't buy it. When it comes to you Fitz is like some love sick puppy. You can see his emotions good or bad. He has stayed even kill. If anything he is more productive, and he is never more productive with you around. He is too busy following you."
"Why do you care so much?"
"Because I am almost at the finished line. I am about to be the most powerful person in the world, and I will not have you two screw it up over love.
Olivia shook her head and sat down.
Mellie was frustrated.
"Say something damn it. This is where we spar. Go toe to toe with each other until someone waves the white flag."
Olivia sat in the chair, and burst out laughing. It took everything the agents had not to laugh too. Mellie's agents were aware of the President & Olivia. Since Jerry's death he had basically handpicked the agents who surrounded him. Although Mellie was no longer First Lady he wanted to know who was with her. He wanted to know if he could trust them. Was their allegiance to him or Mellie? She didn't know, but the tables had been turned. Everything she did was reported back to Fitz.
Olivia finally calmed down so she could speak, "You like to throw in my face as well as Fitz's face that you graduated at the top of your class. Which we all know is true. What you don't say is that you are too lazy to get off your ass to work hard to achieve anything. You expect everything to be handed to you. My heart ached for you when I realized what Big Jerry did to you. Even Fitz hurt for you. Then we both realized that you used that disgusting act that some women never recover from to get ahead. Had you told Fitz you & I both know he would have taken his father down but we both know the problem is you didn't want your husband to take him down. That would mean you couldn't use him to get to the top."
For the first time Mellie had nothing to say.
"I have apologized so many times for taking your man, but the truth is I didn't. He was never your man. He was your bitch. Your toy. The truth is you both had an understanding you were using each other. That day in the White House when you were upset I left the team I realized it wasn't Fitz it was your team I left. I was no longer playing by your rules. All this time I felt guilty until I was kidnapped."
She looked up
"I did not have you kidnapped, and you know it Olivia."
"No, you just let organically happen. You knew what Andrew was planning, and you decided to play both sides of the fence to get what you want. To hell whether I lived or died. You were on top of the world when Fitz told you all he wanted was me back safe. You brokered the deal then. Truth for truth. That is the real reason why I decided to run your campaign. I know that the moment Fitz promised to support you becoming President is the moment you would make sure I came back alive, and in one piece physically. That would be the only way Fitz kept his promise to you."
Once again Olivia proves she best in the business. Better than Mellie. There is still one person that she is not as good as, but she is not sure he even matters at this time.
"Don't worry Mellie. Your secret is safe with me I'll even share a couple of mine. You already know Fitz & I are back together. I know you have been wondering why Andrew's funeral was closed casket for a man who had a stroke. Well let's just say I gave him a stroke after I beat him to death."
It took a minute for it to sink in that Olivia just admitted that she killed Andrew.
"Before you ask yes Fitz knows. As a matter of fact, he found us. You sure know how to pick them. He has no remorse for what he put me through. My elderly neighbor was killed for no reason. I was beaten, tortured, and treated like a homeless dog. If he had just been remorseful, he would still be alive right now."
Mellie backed up
"Don't worry I am not going to touch you. You did half way apologize. So you get to live, but from this moment forward you need to understand that if we are not discussing business you are to never show up to my home or my office unannounced. My team & I have arranged for the children to come on the campaign with you. I have already told Fitz, and I will determine the stops. No additional stops will be added unless I determine they are necessary. I don't give a damn what you, Jake, or my dad think."
Mellie gasped
"Oh, so you thought my dad was smarter than me. Sometimes he is, but when it comes to this campaign I have it on lock. See I know that you want to be leader of the Free World so bad that you would do anything to ensure come November that you see your name announced as the winner. So you decided to use me so you thought, and you accepted my dad's deal to announce Jake as your running mate for Vice-President. Just because I left the wedding don't think I still didn't leave ears behind."
Before she could say anything there was a knock at her door. She knew who it was. She asked them to stop by.
She went and let her dad and Jake in. She didn't speak to them.
Rowan said, "Is that any way to speak to your father?"
"I don't have a father. I have a sperm donor. A father or a dad doesn't do the things you do like kill a child as payback."
She turned to Mellie, "I recall how repulsed you acted when I was honest, and told you it was my father that killed your child. It was another reason why I took your crap. It was on me that he killed your son, because he didn't like that I fell in love with Fitz. Then you turned around, and got in bed with him. You had 12 innocent people killed."
She turned and looked at her father, "It is funny to me that you can't stand Fitz. The only man that has ever truly loved me for me. For the life of me I wondered why then it came to me. You hate that he loves me. Something you can't. Every time you look at me you see mom. Then I thought it was because we were having an affair, but even when he was willing to make an honest woman out of me that wasn't enough for you. You wanted me to become a mistress again. On top of that to a man who has no problems putting his hands on me."
Rowan looked at Jake
Olivia laughed, "Yep dad! Being command got to his head. He didn't like something I did, and almost choked me to death. Oh let's not forget the time when I found out he was spying on me, and had cameras. He threw me into the table. You don't have to pretend to be angry at him. I know that him & Mellie running the country is way more important than him being abusive towards me."
It was so quiet at the moment you could hear a pin drop.
Olivia smiled, "So I thought why not make sure everyone is here at the show. That way when we walk out we are on the same page. No passed down information."
Before anyone could ask who they could hear a key being put in the door, and a moment later an agent opened the door. They stepped aside, and Fitz walked inside.
Olivia smiled. In the past she would have hidden her emotions. She would have separated professional/personal.
Tonight was different.
Olivia walked over and kissed Fitz on his lips. It wasn't hot & steamy, but showed everyone in the room they were in deed together.
Mellie, Jake, & Rowan expected Fitz to come in yelling, and maybe even punching them. He didn't do either. He simply went and sat down, and quickly nodded at Olivia.
Olivia smiled. Now that her man was there she ready to get them out to her home.
Olivia looked around the room, "Now that you are all here Fitz & I have a little announcement. Thanks to our team we have been updated on your detailed plan to ensure that Mellie is elected President of the United States, and that Jake will be Vice-President. It is very clear that you are not doing all of this above board. Despite how much it sickens us Fitz & I have decided that we will stay out of it on three conditions."
Olivia who was now sitting beside Fitz watched them look on in shock.
Mellie finally asked, "What are the conditions?"
Olivia began, "I will continue to control when the children appear on the trail. Anytime outside of what I schedule has to be approved by me, and it will take an act of congress to get it approved especially Teddy."
They agreed.
Olivia continued, "Mellie, you will change from split custody to Fitz getting primary. Don't worry while the change will happen immediately I will make sure that the documentation is not found until after you are sworn in. In your first speech you will explain that being President you have your hands full. Fitz is not working so he can be a full-time dad, and Teddy wants a break from the public. All of this is really true. No one has to know you have no desire to have Teddy full-time. Whenever he visits there will be appropriate photo-ops. I do expect the time you have him to spend with him. If you don't we will sue for full custody, and I promise I will blast you on every paper and news channel I can find."
Mellie thinks about it for a moment. She knows she doesn't have a choice. She knows that Rowan & Jake are looking at her. At the end of the day she is never going to be a great parent. She didn't want to be a mother, but she wanted to be President.
She nodded agreeing to the second term.
Olivia turned and looked at her dad, "The final term is that you leave Fitz & I alone. Fitz wants to marry me. When he asks I am going to say yes. Fitz wants children with me. I have decided that I want children with him."
She knew that Fitz was shocked that she was confirming this to her dad, and in from of Jake. She promised him when they were at Camp David they promised to be honest. She was keeping her end of the promise.
"If you want ud to go along with your plan, and not blow your current & future plans out the water then you are going to leave Fitz & I alone. Despite you taking one of Fitz's children from him we are willing to allow you to be a grandfather in the future. Only after you have given up protecting the Republic. We have to protect our family. I forgive you for all the pain that you have caused me. For bringing Jake into my life. I could go on and on, but it is pointless. I am moving on. When you are ready to move on the door will be opened."
Fitz spoke, "It will be opened after we talked. I am responsible for you & the kid's safety. I won't lose another child, or have you hurt. So Rowan when you are ready we can talk. Not to see who is bigger. Just to be on the same page, because by the time you are ready I assure you Olivia will be my wife."
Rowan asked, "Is that your way of asking for her hand in marriage?"
"No, I would ask her dad that. She doesn't have one. I understood you being upset with me. I should have never made her my mistress despite what she said. Even though it took time, and still not the right way I tried to make an honest woman out of her. You found a way to break that up, and then you gave Jake permission to do the one thing you hated me for. Let's not pretend like this is one big happy family. You want to protect the republic. Despite Livvie & I disagreeing we concede. You guys do your thing, and we will do ours."
Rowan knows he has no choice, but to accept. Deep down the fact that they are leaving the door open for him to be a grandfather is amazing. This life is getting old. More importantly he can see how worn his daughter his.
Truthfully he had no real reason to dislike Fitz. Unlike Jake he knew that Fitz really loved his daughter. Jake on the other hand well let's just say Jake is lucky he is needed, but before it was all said & done he would find a way to make him pay.
Jake could see in Rowan's eyes that he was pissed. He knew he was safe for now, but he would always have one eye over his shoulder between Fitz & Rowan.
Rowan went over, and shook Fitz's hand. "I will make sure that we honor our end of the bargain. I know that I can't bring your son back, but I am sorry that I was so short sited to take a life. Especially the life of an innocent child. Thank you for not holding that over my daughter's head."
Fitz nodded, "I accept your apology. It is what Jerry would have wanted. I love your daughter, and despite the pain you cause her she constantly talks about you. The man who raised the woman before us. Thank you for raising my soulmate. Not only did she create a President twice over, but she me man up."
Rowan nodded.
Fitz turned to Mellie, "We both made mistakes. Two wrongs don't make a right. I'm over it. You are about to have the one thing you always wanted. To be leader of the free world. I have what I have always wanted. A woman who loved me for me, and my children. I wish you well. When you are sworn in I will head out. We are not going to attend any balls."
Mellie nodded.
Fitz had nothing to say to Jake. He & Olivia were in a good place. That is all that mattered to him. Jake had his cross to bear for the things that he had done.
There was a knock at the door. It was the head of Olivia's security coming to get her bags, and inform the couple that the agents were downstairs waiting on them.
Rowan was shocked to see the team knowing Fitz hired them, and she accepted. They had done a good job making sure he didn't know which was the couple's request.
Olivia went to the door to see her guest out. She shared a long embrace with her dad. No words were needed. In that hug she knew she would see him again. Not as Rowan, B-613, but as Rowan her dad.
She let Mellie & Jake out with nothing to say to them.
Shortly after the couple headed out so they could catch their flight to Vermont. He had finally told her the night before that is where they were headed. It was time.
Fitz had arranged for Marine One to take them to Vermont. Olivia was nervous. She had not been back since that night so she was nervous which Fitz could tell.
Fitz could tell she was thinking, and for a short time he allowed her before he handed her an envelope. She took a minute before she opened it. When she opened it she looked over at Fitz in shock.
Olivia asked, "Even when things were bad between us when the build was complete you put the house in both of our names, why?"
"I needed hope. I needed to believe that what we wanted was more than a fantasy. When we get married we will be fine. I know you have said to me several times that you will always be Olivia Pope."
"I did, but things change. Professionally, I am going to keep it, but if you ask…"
"When…"
"When you ask and when we get married I will be Olivia Grant.
Fitz smiled. He gave her a couple of moments of silence before he said, "This is our time Livvie. Let the past go sweet baby. Think about future."
Olivia nodded
When they touched down in Vermont the stress went away. Before her sat the man she planned to spend the rest of her life with.
They walked down. She smiled. This time things were so different for them. For instance, there was a mailbox near the entrance that said "Grant Residence "that made her glow.
When they stepped inside she had to take a breath. The last time she was here the house was incomplete. This time not only was the house complete, but Fitz had made it livable.
She stands around looking at the living room, family room, and kitchen.
For a moment she doesn't say anything. She takes it all in. the longer she stands there the more she can imagine it with them, and their children running around it.
Finally, Fitz asked, "You okay Livvie?"
"More than okay honey. Just taking it all in. So much has changed since the last time I was here?"
"I understand. If there is anything that you don't like or wanted to have change let me know. This is your home too babe."
She smiled at him, "I know, but trust me it is perfect. You thought of everything for us."
"I tried to Livvie. It was the only thing that kept me going at times. All that matters is that we both got it right. How about I show you the other rooms before leading you to our master bedroom. We can take a quick shower before dinner."
He smiled at her. She looked torn.
"Livvie, it is not a formal dinner. I had our part-time chef make us some meals. There is one in the refrigerator, and some in the freezer so we can have the house to ourselves. Our housekeeper went grocery shopping for us, and the house is full of food. So we won't go out unless you want to."
The smile now on her face was priceless. He was glad that she wanted to just spend time with him. They were around people all the time. Also with them being in their private home the agents went to their home. So it would really be just them.
She took his hand, "Show me our house baby…"
"With pleasure love…"
He took her hand, and first he took her down to her wine cellar. He laughed when she walked in the door. She was running around the room like a five-year old. He had spared no expense. From the wine to the furniture this was her cave.
She jumped in his arms. she tried to get words out, but she couldn't so she just kissed him. They kissed for what seemed like forever until she finally found her words, "You remembered?"
Fitz smiled, "Liv, I told you that I was in love with you when we had nothing but stolen moments. Even after we had sex I told you I wanted all of you. That is why your hopes and dreams meant something to me. That is why I made sure that you had the cellar of your dreams. When you have time you'll see I added some things in there I think you'll like."
"Such as the custom table for eight?"
"Yes, when your friends are down. There is a kitchen outside the door so you guys can cook, relax, drink, and be merry. The kids will never know where you are."
"Wow Fitz that is amazing.."
"So are you. Liv, when you work you work hard. I recall times we had to remind you to eat, or beg you to eat something other than popcorn. When I was building your home I wanted you to have your own piece of heaven. Your man cave."
"Do you have a man cave?"
"Nope, just my office or I can hide in the library."
Olivia didn't say anything. She knew she could have that changed at any time. She loved that he always thought of her, but now that they were a couple she promised herself she wouldn't let him be forgotten."
They headed to see the rest of the house. She grew more and more in love with the house with each step they took, each room they looked at she adored. He had truly had the house built with them in mind.
Her office there looked similar to her office in D.C. with some small upgrades like a larger custom built desk, larger television setup, a small conference room in her office, and an area for her to nurse and feed their baby."
There was an envelope on her desk. Fitz smiled inwardly with the gift he knew she was about to open.
Olivia opened up the envelope. She read the contents. It took her a moment to put it together. Then when it hit her she looked at Fitz.
He smiled and nodded, "Although we have agreed to stay in the Beltway for a while we agreed that at some point we would transition here. In addition to things can happen when we vacation here. So I had a small office built out back. As you can see with the pictures that I didn't decorate. This is yours, and it is in your name. Do as you please as well as your team since there is room for all of you. I did talk to Hulk, and I made him place an order for all the equipment he would need and want in the office. I purchased it. His wants I purchased twice over recently so we could gift as a thank you."
Olivia walked over, "Take me to our bedroom"
Fitz quickly pointed out the rooms. They had time to go back and look at them.
Fitz opened the door to their master bedroom. Olivia was so intent with having her way with her man that she lost all train of thought for a moment until she realized where she was. This wasn't her bedroom in her apartment, or his bedroom in the Residence.
This was their bedroom. As she looked around tears fell. The room was a perfect combination of them. The furniture had a more masculine feel, but the silk curtains and sheets toned it down. A lot of cream and white in the room with lavender and purple was the perfect combination. The room truly made her feel like a queen. The master bath was just as perfect. When he made decisions she could tell that he thought of them, and made sure that there was room to change. She was fine with it now, but made it easy for change in the future.
She quietly walked towards him taking off her clothes, "Do you know how much I love you?"
Fitz smiled, "I can honestly tell you that yes I do…"
She smiled knowing that she worked hard now to make sure he knows just like he makes sure not to be too overprotective.
"Well even more than that. I know we were going to take a bath, and then dinner. I need you now."
"When have I ever denied my Livvie?"
"Never, and please don't start tonight.."
He quickly took his clothes off. He picked her up, and gently laid her on the bed. He could only smile as they shared a passionate kiss. Fitz slid two fingers inside her.
Olivia pulled back, "I just need you babe."
Fitz nodded. He slid his cock a couple times to ensure that she was ready before sliding in. No matter how many times they had been together he was still big. She threw her head back in pleasure.
Fitz made love to her in their bed like it was the first time. He didn't stop until she literally tapped out. She couldn't tell you how many orgasms she had. He had literally worn her down. She pretty much fell asleep as soon as she tapped out.
She woke up a couple hours later to an empty bed. She knew Fitz had to check in so she got up and took a shower so she could find him. She headed into her closet to find her clothes.
She smiled when she realized they had his/her closets. He knew she was a clothes & shoes fanatic so he made sure that she had her own closet. She gasped when she walked in the door. She was expecting to just find her luggage in a decent size closet. What she walked into was a small boutique filled with the latest designer clothes, shoes, handbags, and jewelry. All hers purchased by Fitz. She was in such shock that she never saw Fitz who was standing at the door.
Finally, he said, "So I take it you like?"
She looked up grinning, "You don't even have to ask…Although I don't want to even ask you how much you spent. I thought the wine cellar was the best thing ever. I have to admit this is close."
"You deserve it all. I have put you through enough hell…"
"Nope we agreed…"
He nodded
"How did you sleep?"
"Like a baby. I love my bed, and the bed at the White House, but that bed is everything."
"It is similar to the one at the White House, but it has higher qualities with the sleep number functions, but it is our bed. One that we haven't shared with anyone but each other. "
She nodded, "I agree. For the record I changed the bed in my apartment. I have never shared that bed with anyone but you."
"Same for the White House."
They smiled at each other
"After I checked in with Lauren I warmed our food up. I figured you would be hungry when you woke up."
"Starving…"
That was the beginning of a beautiful weekend. The couple enjoyed their home. There were some small changes they wanted to make now so they called them in. They made love nonstop, and their already close relationship was closer than ever.
When they made it back to D.C. they were on a mission. It didn't leave them a lot of free time. Fitz was trying to finish with a bang. Although Olivia knew that Mellie was going to win office one way or another she wanted her to win honest and clean if possible.
They made sure to talk multiple times a day even if just to hear the other's voice, and once a week Olivia would spend time with Fitz at the White House.
The kids were home for Christmas, and Olivia was spending time with them while waiting for Fitz to finish work. They were going to go to Vermont, but the four decided they were tired and just wanted to stay home.
The couple were lying in bed after putting the gifts and Santa toys around their private Christmas tree. As they lay in the bed Olivia hands him an envelope stating it is first Christmas gift.
Inside were the papers that Olivia sold her apartment.
Fitz looked up in shock, "Why?"
"We agreed that we were ready to start our lives together. We are walking out the doors of the White House a couple. We have found a home that all four of us loves. I am reducing my schedule. You give and give to me, and I promised that I would give just as much to our relationship. I don't need a separate space from you when you leave the White House."
Fitz was in shock for several minutes, and was unable to speak. He looked at Olivia several times before he finally spoke, "Marry me…"
She looked at Fitz in shock.
"I had some big plans, but it doesn't feel right. It is not us. Livvie, from the moment that we met all I knew was that I wanted you. No matter how wrong it was. Our time is now Livvie."
Olivia smiled, "I absolutely will marry you."
Fitz pulled her in her lap. As they shared a passionate kiss. "Let's get married tomorrow. Just us and the kids. We can have a ceremony down the line Liv."
He was about to take it back after thinking when she said, "Yes, I'll marry you tomorrow…"
She didn't even realize he slid the ring on. It was perfect for her. It was five carats. She knew he would have gone bigger, but she wouldn't have liked it. More than likely she wouldn't wear the engagement ring daily, but she would keep her band on.
Before she knew it she was naked underneath him. She had been sick so they hadn't been together in weeks. Neither knew who missed who more, and it didn't matter.
He knew she didn't want or need foreplay. He slid into her causing them to both moan in pleasure. They celebrated their engagement before catching a quick nap.
After opening their presents and playing with the toys Santa brought they broke the news to the kids. Both were excited for them, and looked forward to the ceremony.
Fitz called in a favor, and my evening Olivia was officially Mrs. Grant.
Less than a month later they walked out the oval together as a married couple. Charlotte released it, and their team gladly handled the media.
On the first night in their new home they lay in bed relaxing after getting Teddy to bed. He now called Olivia "mommy", and she had to admit that she loved it. They were a close family. Karen came home more often, and it was nothing to find her, Olivia, and Abby in the kitchen baking. There was a misconception that Olivia couldn't cook, but she could so she enjoyed cooking dinner for their family.
Fitz asked, "How was your physical?"
"Wonderful…"
"Not sure I have ever heard a physical described that way…"
"Even if it results in you finding out you knocked your wife up?"
Fitz looked at her confused.
"I am not very far along. If not for the physical I wouldn't have known. I forgot when you are sick that it makes your birth control ineffective, and we celebrated our engagement/marriage. It resulted in a child."
Fitz literally jumped out of bed, and started dancing.
Eight months later that child was actually twins. Nicholas Thomas & Nicolette Tiara Grant.
A/N-I hope you enjoy it. It is another version of this couple. Again once Olivia walked away from Jake that is all me so please no one who continues to watch the show send me with a review of what really happened. Down the road I may add another one shot detailing their married life. Right now I have too many other stories which I will work on updating them this week and next. Then I will break them up by month. Maybe. I may change my mind. Also depends on my muse….