The Grant Residence
It was eight o clock at night and Keira was already in bed. She heard a soft knock on her door. When she didn't respond the person opened the door.
"Kay? You still awake?" Fitz asked his daughter.
Keira didn't respond.
Fitz sigh and walked to his daughter's bedside. He took a seat on her bed and said softly. "Come here." Keira got up slowly with tears in her eyes and hugged her dad. A sob ripped through her. His strong fatherly arms embraced his daughter warmly.
"Mom is really trying here Kay. She never had it easy as a child. No motherly love from her own mother or from Eli. She really loves you, you know that?"
Keira nodded her head yes.
What happened to that girl who bragged about her mom to all her friends. The girl who looked at her mother with love. We miss that Keira and we want her back. I know this is not easy with the secret service men following you everywhere. Being in the public eye constantly. I mean who wants to see themselves on the news when they have a bad hair day." Fitz said and they both chuckled. "But that is part of our life and we've got to live with it kido, because at the end of the day when things get tough and the world is against us all we have is each other Kay."
"I'm sorry dad." Keira said breathlessly.
"I know you are." Fitz said and placed a kiss on Keira's head.
"Its just that I'm scared that I would not live up to your expectations. You were twice President of our great nation and mom, mom is in a major league of her own. She steps into a room and she commands that room and every living thing in that room. People respect and fear her. Dad I don't know if I can be that great." Keira said and wipe her tears away.
Fitz was shocked by Keira's revelation. "Kay don't ever doubt yourself. Be you. Be the best you can be for yourself kido, you don't have to prove yourself to me, mom or the god damn world, but most of all enjoy being a kid. Life goes so fast and before you know it you will have kids of your own." Fitz said and poked her nose.
"I don't think I want kids." Keira said with a laugh.
"Oh that's what your saying now." Fitz said with a smile. "So you want me to bring you something to eat? Mom is dishing up now."
"I think I'll join you guys." Keira said with a soft smile.
"There's my Kay." Fitz said and hugged her.
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Olivia was pleasantly surprised to see Keira coming into the kitchen laughing with her dad. Connor was still talking non stop of his outing with Dylan, Zoe and Sophi.
"I can't wait to go out on the boat with Dee." A very exciting Connor said.
"Is there a plate for me mom?" Keira asked with a smile and shiny doe eyes.
"Of course there is my baby." Olivia said and swallowed her tears back.
Keira and Connor started talking about school tomorrow and who is the most frightened of their first day.
Olivia mouthed the words thank you to Fitz and he winked at her.
With the food in front of them the family took hands and Fitz said grace. Mother and daughter holding each others hands tightly.
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Dr Stephen and Caroline Salvatore's Home
Stephen found Caroline in their bedroom resting.
"So how was the visit at the Grants? Is Liv talking about opening her fixing business, well I hope not otherwise I'll be out of business. I can already see my patients in a straight line walking to her office. Even the ones in wheelchairs." Stephen said with a smile. He was busy putting on his shirt.
Caroline laughed out loud. "You are such a dork. Liv is not a doctor."
"I know but they don't." Stephen said and smirked.
"Was Damon there?" Stephen asked.
"Yeah he was." Caroline said vaguely and looked away.
Stephen didn't noticed. He stood up and said. "Well let me go. Won't come late." He kissed Caroline softly on the mouth and said. "A kiss for mommy." Then he kissed her pregnant belly and said. "And a kiss for baby."
Caroline laughed softly and said. "I love you Stephen."
"I love you too Caroline Forbes." He said and kissed her.
"Ooh don't stop on my account. I guess the foot massage that a certain pregnant mamma ordered can wait for tomorrow night." Sophi said and smiled sweetly.
Caroline pushed Stephen away and said. "Don't you dare leave. Dad was just leaving." Caroline smiled sweetly at him.
"Now my feelings are hurt." Stephen said and winked at Sophi.
"Have you seen my ankles. I need that massage."
"So what if they look like elephant trunks. I still love you." Stephen said sweetly.
"Get out!" Caroline said to him and Sophi and Stephen laughed. He kissed Caroline quickly on the mouth before leaving. Caroline shook her head and laughed.
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The Salvatore Home
Bonnie was in the bathroom in front of the mirror. Her fingers lightly touching her neck.
"Babe have you seen my .." Damon said as he entered the bathroom, but stopped when he saw Bonnie's neck.
His face going pale and his eyes going wide. "Did I do that?"
Bonnie didn't know what to say.
"I could have killed you. I could have killed you Bonnie." Damon whispered his eyes shiny with tears.
Bonnie gently touched his cheek and said. "I'm fine Damon. You were caught up in the moment. Its not like you strangled me to death."
Damon's face went paler and he rushed passed Bonnie to the toilet. Just in time to empty the contents of his stomach.
"Damon are you okay?" Bonnie asked with concern. Rubbing his back soothingly.
Damon wiped his mouth. Don't ever talk about your death or mention you dying like that. Do you hear me?" He said and his eyes flashed coldly over Bonnie.
Bonnie stepped back from him to give him space.
"Don't do that." Damon said softly.
"Don't do what?" Bonnie asked.
"Withdrawing from me." He walked to her and hugged her. "I love you so much Bonnie Bennet and it scares me to think what I will do if I ever have to lose you. I was your first. The only man who knows your body. Who holds your heart. That first day when I planted my seed inside of you sealed our bond forever and I sure as hell will be you last and only." Damon said and kissed her softly.
His phone vibrated. Damon stopped the kiss. "Its Stephen. Get some rest. I won't stay out late." He kissed her softly before leaving.
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