A/N-I haven't had to post one of these notes in a while, but I am not immune to trolls or rather a troll. So whoever you are guest I am going to make it simple. My feelings are not hurt that you no longer read my stories, because they are all the same to you. I do find it funny that you haven't just unfollowed me since they are all the same. Seems like that would make your life and my life so much easier. I respect that I don't work for you. Find what works for you.
Olivia was sitting in the living room of their vacation home in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico that they owned for almost two years. It was purchased when the twins were months old. As a family they decided they wanted a tropical Thanksgiving since Christmas was snow in Vermont. It was the perfect balance. Since Fitz had purchased and designed the home in Vermont, and purchased the home in D.C. he let her choose their vacation home. She let Karen help her find them the perfect vacation home, and it made them closer than ever.
They found the perfect Spanish Colonial home. When you drive up the dramatic entryway it is filled with colorful flowers then you pull up there was a beautiful foundation that adorned the driveway. Since becoming a wife and a mom she enjoyed cooking. More importantly she found they enjoyed being together in the kitchen so the home was designed with a state of the art kitchen, and she made sure there was an island for the kids to sit around while she was cooking. The feature that sold Fitz on the home was the rooftop. Not only did it provide a gorgeous view of the city, but it was equipped with a Jacuzzi and a grill.
Olivia had never been happier. Every day she woke up she was happier and happier. Nicholas Thomas who they called "Nick" and Nicolette Tiara who they called "Nicole" made their family even closer.
She was sitting in the kitchen looking outside at her husband who was playing with the twins and Teddy. Karen was recording the four of them. She smiled because this was a scene that she saw no matter which home they were at.
The best decision she had ever made was to stop fighting her love for Fitzgerald Grant III. She never thought their love could be stronger, but she was wrong. When they walked out of the White House together hand in hand it was something special. While their relationship was on public display she loved not being hidden in the shadows.
Fitz was adamant that she return back to OPA. Abby returned, but she was now second in command. Lauren & Charlotte left with the couple. Lauren was Fitz's Executive Assistant and Charlotte was Olivia's. She was scared to become a biological mother. Karen & Teddy were older, and she didn't know if she had what it took, but the moment the twins were put in her arm she gained even more maternal instinct. Her love and protectiveness grew for all four children.
Fitz worked from home so that Olivia could go back to work. It was nothing for him to show up for lunch with food and the twins. He never allowed her to miss anything. If he thought a major milestone was about to occur he would either tell her to come home or he would show up at the office. Instead of choosing one set of god parents each twin was divided up between their team. Should anything happen to them they knew together they would make sure that the twins stayed together, and were well taken care of.
The biggest change was she learned to delegate. That was why she made Abby second in charge. While it was important for her to continue to work she needed balance. She made sure to be home most nights to help Teddy with his homework, be at his school functions, and help bathe and read to the twins. When Karen called and said she had competitions she made sure that her schedule was cleared so that they could both attend. She didn't get that in her formative education, and it was important to the couple that she had that throughout college. Sometimes Olivia would just go so they could have a girl's weekend where they would shop, do spa days, and eat out. Olivia had become Karen's soft place to fall. Fitz saw a new side of his daughter that he loved. Even when she told him she started dating he was fine with it.
Olivia had shut Mellie down on the kids being stage props. If she wanted to get a second term she would have to continue to play with the devil, or stand on her own two feet. The kids had never been more grateful. The calls came view and far in between, and no one seemed to care.
Olivia was so deep in thought that she didn't notice her husband come in the house. He had called her name a couple of times to no avail.
He walked over to her and kissed her forehead, "Livvie, is everything okay?"
She looked at her husband and smiled, "I am more than okay. I was just watching you with the kids, and thinking about the life we have built and I have never been happier."
Fitz smiled, "Good, because I caused you enough heartache to last a life time. We have had some small bumps…"
"We have, but that is called life. We hurt each other, but we forgave each other and it is the best decision we ever made. I am so happy."
"I am so happy too Liv. Karen came to talk to me last night. She told me she wants to go into crisis management like her mom."
Olivia looked at Fitz in shock. From time to time Karen would call her mom, but not like Teddy who only called her mom like the twins. It didn't bother her. She knew their relationship."
Fitz grabbed her hand, "Liv, I can't place all the blame on Mellie. I wasn't always the best, but a girl needs a mom. While I know Nicole is a daddy's girl there are times when you are the only one that can soothe her pain. Times when she only wants to talk to mommy and Karen didn't have that until she forged a relationship with you. Even when she thought about dating Christopher she wanted to talk to you. She has what she has always wanted. Something that used to be on her Christmas list every year when she wrote to Santa. Olivia, she has a mom that loves her for her. Now she feels free to blossom. I was in love with you from the moment we met. I fell more in love with you when we got back together and got married, but I fell head over in heels in love with you when you became a mom to my children; first my two children with Mellie and then the twins."
He wiped the tears falling from her eyes.
She looked at him, "I can't do anything but love them. When I see them I want them to have everything we didn't have. I wish I could give Karen back time, but I can't so I try to make her present and future as bright as possible."
"And that is why she loves you so much Livvie. She was wrestling with calling you mom, because that meant she had to let Mellie go. I told her she never has to let her mother ago, but if she got tired of trying we would be there. Liv. She is tired, and I can't say I blame her. Mellie is about power. Power isn't everything. I'm not going to force her or even Teddy to have a relationship with a woman who has no interest in them other than for her benefit."
"Then we raise them. Just like you wake up saying you have four children. I wake up saying I have four children. Two of them just are not my biological children, but they are still mine."
"Speaking of them being your children I went to visit Mellie before we left."
Olivia looked up in shock.
"It seems they are posed to keep her in office another four years. Your dad has plans. I agreed to keep up the supportive front when asked if she would sign away her parental rights for both children although Karen is an adult because she asked. When you are ready the children would like you to adopt them."
Olivia was stunned. She looked up and saw Teddy & Karen looking at her. Karen had made the twins a snack. They knew their dad was coming to talk to Olivia.
Olivia looked at them, "Is this what you really want?"
Teddy nodded, "I want you to be my mommy like Nick and Nicole."
"I am already baby…"
"Not on paper. Jeff told me that his foster parents had to get papers so his mean mommy couldn't take him away from then when she wanted more money. I don't want my other mother to come take me, and make me stand in front of the cameras and then drop me back off to the nanny when she is done."
Karen nodded, "I want you to be my mom on paper just because, and should something happen to me I want dad to be able to make those decisions with you. Legally, Mellie could find a loophole with her as my legal mother."
Fitz looked at Olivia to let her know this was her choice. He supported the kids, but wouldn't force her to do anything she wasn't ready to do.
Olivia looked at them, "If this is what you truly want them I want it as well, because like I told your dad when I wake up in the morning I wake up saying I have four children like him."
The kids ran into her arms, and Fitz watched with tears in his eyes.
For years he longed to have a life with Olivia. He had countless dreams about it. He planned it with her, and in the end the real thing was so much better. Sure there were small bumps like dealing with Mellie. They got in small cat fights, but they had dealt with the big stuff already so they weren't trying to waste time with the small stuff.
This year they had invited the team to come to Mexico so they could celebrate Thanksgiving as a family. Olivia didn't want to spend a whole day in the kitchen so she had hired two chefs to cook for Thanksgiving. They still had five days before everyone was arriving, and tonight was date night for them.
Karen was watching the kids so they could enjoy themselves.
Olivia walked down that evening wearing a black Michael Kors tiered ¾ sleeve lace dress with a pair of open toe Christian Louboutin red sole pump.
Fitz smiled, "You look beautiful Mrs. Grant…"
Karen smiled, "Wow, mom you are a catch…"
Olivia smiled, "Thanks honey, but I am already caught. I am a happily married woman with four children…"
Fitz and Karen smiled.
The couple kissed all the kids goodnight before climbing in their town car.
Fitz had arranged for them to have dinner at a lavish restaurant called Quintonil.
Fitz had reserved a private room just for the two of them. They had a hectic schedule before vacation so he didn't want to share her with anyone tonight. He had called ahead to arrange a five-course meal so they didn't have to worry about menus. Since getting married neither of them drank very much anymore. They didn't need it, because they were happy. For their meal they would be enjoying:
1stCourse-Avocado and Grapefruit Salad with Olive-Mint Vinaigrette
2ndCourse-Tomato-Zucchini Soup with melted cheese
3rdCourse-Rodrigo styled grouper
4thCourse-Lamp Chops in green sauce with corn torte and green beans with orange and pistachios
5thCourse-Cajeta Crepes with Toasted pecans
They were just enjoying each other's company. Fitz looked at his wife, "Liv, I am not questioning you, but I just want to ask away from the kids. Are you sure you okay with going ahead with the adoption of the kids?"
She smiled, "I have never been surer of anything other than when I married you."
"Why did you never want a ceremony?"
"I had the ceremony of my dreams. The kids and my team were there, and we had a nice reception in Vermont with our family and friends. Maybe when it is time to celebrate our five year anniversary we can do a ceremony. The twins will be older, and maybe we might have another one."
Fitz looked up at her, "I told you no pressure. We have four children…"
"I know what you told me was that it was my choice. I also know you. Deep down you would love to have at least one more Grant running around before we closed up shop."
Fitz nodded, "I won't lie. It would fill my original dream which is that I had three biological children with you. I know I later said two, but I also meant what I said. The decision is and will always be yours. I have you Liv. You have me. We are married. We have children, and you will be the legal mother of my other two. I am done dealing with Mellie other than the occasional public sound bite. I am not in the crown jewel of the prison system anymore. Anything more you give me at this point is just icing on the cake."
Olivia nodded, "Can we talk about work?"
Fitz was unsure what she meant.
Olivia was cautious as she spoke, "I know that next year we will be busy during the summer when your memoir is finally released and we do the book tour. I also know that we are vetting locations for your Presidential library, but that will take years. I also know that you really don't want to teach, and the foundation is handled well by our team. You enjoy the speaking engagements, but you miss being in office. You miss the hustle and bustle, but you don't want to return to private practice. More importantly you enjoy being more of a stay-at-home dad."
Olivia allowed Fitz to digest everything that she said. When he finally looked at her he knew she had been thinking about this for some time, and was trying to find a way to approach him without offending him. As he thought about what she said she was right about everything. The thing was what could he do where he could still be a full-time dad, but be fulfilled working again. He had become resigned to the fact that he couldn't have both although he made sure that his wife did.
She finally continued, "So as you have already figured out I have been thinking about this for some time, and I think that I have an answer that may resolve a lot of our problems?"
Fitz sighed, "They are not problems Liv…"
"They are babe, because I am living my dream and you are not."
Fitz tried to dispute what she was saying, but she cut him off.
"Babe, one of the reasons I feel in love with you is your selflessness. You have always put me first mentally, physically, and emotionally, and for that I say thank you. I promised myself internally when we said our vows that I would do better. I know I will never be able to give as much as you give me, because you simply will not allow it. That being said Marcus has a friend in Beverly Hills that is selling his law firm. He has a lot of celebrity clients, and we have been speaking. His dad is sick so he is moving back to London to help his mom, and take over his dad's firm. Home for you is really in California, and we know that they are begging for your Presidential Library to be there. What I am trying to say is I think we should buy the firm, you build the library in California, I want to leave Abby to run the D.C. office, and we run the office together in California that way we can still be full time parents."
Fitz was taking in everything and she smiled when it dawned on him that she said they would run the office together in California.
She continued, "Babe, I hate to break it to you. I was your crisis manager when you were President, and you were a crisis manager for the country and the world at times."
Fitz looked unsure, "Do you really think I am good enough to work for the "Olivia Pope"
Olivia got serious, "First of all you would not be working for me mister. We would be working together. Your name is just as powerful as mine, and two I thought this office could be named Grant & Associates. After all my name is Olivia Pope-Grant, and don't you forget about it mister."
"How soon were you thinking?"
"Well you were not the only one that has been talking to the kids. I talked to Teddy. He is okay with moving now. I want to hire a private tutor to finish the school year. We can find some programs to integrate him. He wants to play soccer, and we found a year round program. The twins would be with us. I think we should hire a nanny part-time, or find a school for them to be in a couple hours a day just to be around other kids. As for Karen she will be attending law school on the West Coast she just hasn't pick which one. She left the crisis management out when we were talking."
"So that means your team is also okay with this?"
"Yes, but Huck is coming with us? He will travel back to D.C. whenever a case requires him to be hands on instead of remote. Kim & her husband are moving to Seattle for his job so he won't be far from Javier if that is okay with you."
"You have really thought about this?"
"I have and this is what I want for us and our family. We had a plan, and that has worked for us for a while, but now life is changing. We are changing. We have always worked well together. Why not have a business together?"
The more Fitz thought about it the more excited he got. It was the perfect solution. The twins were getting older, and didn't need them as much. He had to admit that he wanted something more stimulating to do now that his book was finished. The foundation was running well, and he took speaking engagements. He never thought Olivia would want to consider California home, but he felt like they could make it a great home.
Fitz looked back up at his wife, "What about a home?"
"The gentleman who wants to sell his business has a friend whose home just recently went on the market. He sent me pictures before we flew out. I planned to talk to you about this over dinner, and I thought when we got home before we did anything we could look at the house. I called him and told him I was interested, but I needed to talk to you. When he heard who we were he told his realtor not to accept any offers until they heard from us so if we want it then the house is ours. There is even a space for Huck. I was going to ask if you mind if he stayed with us for awhile."
Fitz smiled, "Liv, I love you so much, and the more you talk about this I look forward to this new journey. Thank you for doing all of this, and when I say this I am not comparing you to Mellie. I just want to thank you for being my partner, for loving all of me, and knowing what I need just as much as I know what you need."
Olivia leaned over and kissed her husband. Something she enjoyed doing now that they didn't have to hide. "Thank you and I equally love having a partner. How about we head home, look at the home, and you get me naked."
"I like that idea."
When they got in they went to check on the kids. Karen had put them to bed, before falling asleep watching a movie in the family room.
Fitz decided not to wake her so while he was taking her to bed Olivia cut out the lights in the home, and made sure that the alarm was set.
They met each other in their master bedroom.
Olivia grabbed her laptop, and pulled up the link and video that was sent to her on the house. Like Olivia when she saw the house Fitz fell in love with the house immediately.
The house sat on four acres of land. It had ten bedrooms and eleven baths in total. They had a long private driveway that led to a view of the city that was to die for as well as plenty of room for their cars.
The home itself was floor to ceiling glass lined walls with lateral stairwells and connecting balconies to connect the house. They both love that although the house was huge it had a open floor plan so the family could see each other. The house had a Koi pond and stream that flowed along the estate that she knew the kids would enjoy especially Teddy and Nick who loved fish. For Olivia there was a resort style pool. She had taught all the kids how to swim. For Karen & Fitz there was a lighted tennis court where they could do their battles. They loved to eat outside together so there was an outdoor terrace, and it was large enough when they had everyone over to the house or wanted to have small dinner parties there was more than enough room.
Fitz smiled, "Let's make an appointment to look at the house when we get back, but I think this is our new home."
"Good, now I need my husband to make love to me…"
"Gladly…"
The next couple of days were fun. They spent their days together as a family sighting seeing and playing around the house, and at night the couple made love for hours on end.
The morning of Thanksgiving Fitz woke up to let the Chefs in who were going to prepare their dinner. They had invited everyone to stay. Some had accepted the invitations while other had plans for the rest of the weekend.
Everyone had arrived by midmorning and the couple could not be happier.
Olivia had taken Abby into her office. She had taken a look at the adoption papers for the kids, and she was ready to move forward.
Once the door closed she handed Abby the paperwork. Abby wasn't surprised by the papers. She smiled at her best friend.
"Make some calls and get this taken care of as soon as possible. Have Huck bury the information. While it will benefit Mellie it will benefit my children more. I don't want reporters asking them questions."
Abby nodded, "Over a cliff.."
She smiled, "The other thing is that I wanted you to personally know that I talked to Fitz. It is a done deal. We are headed to California. The office in D.C. is yours…"
"I'll take care of it like I own it."
"You will own it."
Abby looked at her friend in confusion.
Olivia said, "Fitz and I talked. We owe you so much, and you have been my best friend and there for me forever. We have the California office, and I am building the one in Vermont. It is the least we can do. Please say you'll take it."
Abby nodded through tears, "I will, but you were there for me at all of my low points too Liv. I know we aren't always the most sentimental, but I am just so happy for you. I am happy that you accepted love. Just promise me that we will be more than business partners."
"We are best friends first Abby always."
They shared a long embrace before walking out. Olivia nodded toward Fitz and he smiled. Abby came over and gave Fitz a quick kiss on the cheek as silent thanks to him.
The chefs had prepared them a spread of:
Bake Turkey
Spiral Ham
Fried Chicken
Cranberry Sauce
Stuffing
Macaroni & Cheese
Yams
Collard Greens
Potato Salad
It was the Southern Thanksgiving dinner that the family wanted, and the table looked spectacular. Abby had handled all of the baking so there was an assortment of cakes and pies once they finished their meal.
They all sat down, and before Fitz said grace they all decided to go around the table and say what they were thankful for. Everyone had said something, and now it was left to the head of households.
Olivia stood up first, "I want to thank everyone for coming. When I look out at everyone I see my family. The group of people who have loved me unconditionally. I love you all, but I will admit these last couple of Thanksgivings for me I have been more grateful than ever before. I was no longer grateful for just my team and growing business. I am now grateful to be married, and a mom to four wonderful children who complete me in every way. As we get ready to embark on a new journey I hope that we all come together again next year here, and have even more to be thankful for."
Fitz stood up and kissed his wife before looking at everyone, "I know you are all hungry so I'll make this quick. I was an unhappy man for many years. I was a happy dad, because I loved each of my children and they completed me in ways that I could never explain. That was until I met Olivia. We didn't always do it right, and we fought it, but thankfully we realized that we were best for each other. I enjoyed being President, but nothing like my wedding day to Olivia. Then to find out a short time later that we would be expecting was a topper, but the icing on the cake is the relationship that Olivia build with Karen & Teddy. There were never any strings attached. Just nothing but love, and we built off that love when Nick and Nicole arrived. Each morning I wake up to them I know there is a God, because only he could bless me like this."
It was the best Thanksgiving any of them could ask for. They decided that it would be a family tradition for them to spend Thanksgiving in Mexico since they wanted to reserve Christmas for their immediate family.
Two days after returning from Mexico the couple arranged a weekend trip two California to look at the house. Fitz had spoken directly with the home owner, and found they didn't live in the house very long after they had it built. Since his friend had recommended the home it had not been on the market either.
Fitz could tell that Olivia was head over heels in love with the house especially the way it was set up.
When she turned, and looked at her husband he was on the phone with the home owner, "I'll pay you whatever you want for the house, and I want to leave it set up with the furniture that you have put in. My wife loves it. So please add that into the cost."
They spoke for a few more minutes before the call ended.
Olivia said, "You didn't tell me you had spoken with the owner."
"Liv, every time you look at those pictures you light up. You can imagine raising our family here, and now that you see it with the furniture you are sold. So, I just made it official. I say let's cancel the hotel room, and stay here for the weekend."
Olivia looked at her husband with tears in her eyes, "It's ours. It is really ours. This is our home where we will make new memories with our family."
He nodded, "It is…"
The couple had their bags brought in. They checked on the kids, and after a nap they ordered in Chinese.
The couple enjoyed a bath with music playing in the background.
In the thunder and rain
You stare into my eyes
I can feel your hand
Movin up my thighs
After drying off each other off they moved in front of the fire. A soft and sensual kiss quickly heated up, and passion took over.
Fitz bent down and took one of her nipples in his mouth. She threw her head back in pleasure.
Skirt around my waist
Wall against my face
I can feel your lips
Oooh
Olivia felt her husband's lips all over her especially when they slid in her clit. She honestly thought their love life would calm down. Fitz had finally caught her, and he wouldn't pay as much attention to her. She quickly learned it was quite the opposite. He paid more attention to her especially during their pregnancy.
[BRIDGE:]
I don't wanna stop just because
People walkin by are watchin us
I don't give a damn what they think
I want you now
I don't wanna stop just because
You feel so good inside of my love
I'm not gonna stop no no no
I want you
All I wanna say is
Fitz could stay down there forever if she let him. She pulled him up. He quickly fused their lips together knowing how much it turned her own to taste herself.
When he slid inside her she held on tight. No matter how many times they made love that first thrust always took her breath away.
[CHORUS:]
Any time
And any place
I don't care who's around
Mmmm
Any time
And any place
I don't care who's around
She didn't know if the room was sound proof. If not she would have to correct that, because she liked to be vocal with her husband.
She began to meet him thrust for thrust. He was so deep.
"God Fitz you feel so good…"
"You too Livvie; I will never tire of my sweet baby."
Nonononono
Weeoooh-hooo
Ooooooohooo
Hoohoo
Dancin on the floor
Feelin the slow groove
My mind is startin to burn
With forbidden thoughts
She flipped them over so she was now on top as she continued to make love to her husband.
Fitz smiled as she took control.
She looked down at her husband, "I love you so much Fitz…"
Fitz caressed her cheek, "I love you too Livvie…"
They were meeting each other thrust for thrust.
Olivia threw her read to the side, "Fitz, I'm ready to cum…"
"Me too Livvie. Take us there…
They held each other tightly as they both exploded at the same time.
Strangers all around
With the lights down low
I was thinkin maybe we could
Well...you know
It took several minutes before they both gained their bearings. While Fitz went into the bathroom to get a cloth to clean them up she grabbed a gift for Fitz out her purse. Once he cleaned them up, and came back to lay down with her she presented him the gift.
He looked at Olivia confused, "Did I miss something? I thought I was pretty good at remembering these things?"
"You are. Open up the box…"
He did and when he saw the contents he immediately began to tear up. He looked up at his wife in confusion.
She began to explain quickly, "When we had the discussion about another baby you left it up to me. I know that you want another baby, and after that conversation I decided I wanted one too so I went and had my IUD removed. I didn't want any pressure on either of us so I allowed nature and God to make the decision for us."
He looked inside what he thought was a watch since he unwrapped a Rolex box, but inside Olivia had wrapped up her sonogram that confirmed what she wanted for them, and that was another baby that they would meet in seven months.
A/N-Sorry guys I planned to have these stories posted on Thanksgiving, but a family member fell ill so I am a little behind. Until next time. I don't know if I will post another One Shot before Christmas.
Check out pictures of the house and Olivia's date outfit on my Twitter account kimberl17711667