Full Circle

Chapter 28 – I do

AN: Merry Christmas Eve guys hope you are having a wonderful holiday. This is my favourite time of year. Thanks for sticking with me on my mini break hope you all are doing well. I made a gingerbread house today if you want to see head on over to my instagram (mslaurenaustin). I hope you enjoy this chapter and I wish you all a very merry Christmas! xoxo

Liv scoots closer to Fitz in the bed and starts kissing up his back, she knows he has only just fell asleep after they had a spent all night and early morning having earth shattering sex.

'MMM Livvie I love you but god woman I cant go again'

Liv chuckles

'What's the matter are you getting old' she says biting his ear

Fitz quickly turns her over and flips Liv onto her back pinning her in place

'I'll show you old Livvie'

He starts tickling her all over her body then kissing all over her body, he meets her face again and they just smile at each other not quite believing that they could truly be this happy.

'So I was thinking about us getting married and I dont want to wait how do you feel about us getting married in a few months?' Liv asks somewhat cautiously

'Liv are you sure? I want you to have the wedding of your dreams and if that means waiting a year I will do it I just want you to be happy'.

She smiles and pulls him down for a kiss.

'I am sure. I dont want a long engagement, I want to be your wife and to be honest I dont want a big fanfare I just want it to be us and our family the people who mean the most to us and have been on this journey with us.'

Fitz has a huge smile on his face he meant every word he said to Liv, if she wanted to wait a year he would but he really just wanted to be married to her.

'Lets do it Liv' as they reunite their mouths once again.

Just as the kiss gets heated up Fitz's phone rings, normally he would ignore but he knows from the ringtone its Karen calling.

'Hey Kar..' he starts to say but is interrupted by his son

'Hi daddy its me put mommy on the phone please'

Fitz can barely contain his chuckle at his son as he passes the phone over to Liv. He loves watching and hearing his son with Liv it's everything he hoped for and more. He falls more in love with Liv each time he sees her with Teddy.

'Hi mommy I miss you when are you coming home?'

'In the next few hours baby I promise. Did you have a good time with Karen?'

'Yeah we made cookies I made one especially for you and we watched Tarzan and Karen told me stories of Jerry at bed time'.

'Wow buddy sounds like you had a great time'

'Mommy why dont I remember Jerry'

'Because you were really little when he died baby but you know what he is doing now dont you'

'Yeah he is looking after us all from heaven'

'That's right and if you want daddy has some pictures for you to look at it of you and Jerry'

'I would like that mommy'

'Have you had breakfast?'

Hearing Liv talk to Teddy makes him think about his children, he knows he hasn't always been the greatest father to them and he hasn't always been there for them but he hopes that now that he is out the White House he is doing better.

He thinks back to how Teddy came about, he doesn't regret Teddy as there was a time after the shooting and defiance came out that Teddy was his only comfort in those dark times but there are times when he wishes he would have stood up to them further and he wishes that Teddy was biologically Liv's.

Hearing Jerry come into the conversation makes him ache for his eldest. He hates that for all of his life he witnessed Fitz at his unhappiest and that he never got to show him that true love exists. He would have loved to have seen Liv and Jerry together, what he would give to have him there at his wedding to Liv.

Fitz comes out of his thoughts as Liv is hanging up the phone.

'Karen told me to tell you to not worry there is a special cookie with your name on it too'.

Fitz smiles but it doesn't quite reach his eyes.

'Hey what's wrong?' Liv asks as she cups his cheek

'Nothing I was just thinking about the kids'.

'Jerry?'

Fitz nods.

'I think I know the perfect place to get married'

She whispers in his ear and he pulls back to stare at her, he brushes some of her hair behind her ear and then leans in to kiss her ever so softly. She wraps her arms around his neck as Fitz wraps his around her petit body to pull her closer.

He keeps a tight grip on her as he lays Liv back so he is hovering above her, she snakes one of her hands down his body to his hardened member and strokes him a few times before guiding him to where she really wants him.

The two soul mates reunite in their familiar dance, their bodies so in tune and intertwined with one another that no words are said just soft moans and gentle caresses fill the air. They bring each other closer and closer to the edge knowing exactly what the other needs in this moment to fall off the edge. As they fall the whisper their I love you's and promises of the future together.

Lying next to the other with their hands intertwined trying to catch their breath they both have smiles on their faces as they think about the other. They turn to look at the other and start giggling – it feels good to be this carefree and happy.

Liv cups his face and places a soft kiss on his lips

'Lets go home'

Home he loves the sound of that.

As soon as they open the door Karen is on them

'Did you say yes? Did she say yes? Please tell me you said yes.' She rushes out all at once

Liv quickly puts her out of her misery and holds up her left hand making Karen squeal out loud which grabs Teddy's attention as he runs into the room and into his father's arms.

'Oooo Mommy that's pretty'

'It is buddy. You know what this means?'

Teddy shakes his head as he looks between his parents and sister.

'It means mommy and daddy are getting married'

'YEAAAHHH' Teddy lets out making the other 3 chuckle and smile. He reaches out for Liv who happily accepts him.

'So does this mean I can be a big brother now?' he asks so casually

'We are working on it bud' Fitz says as he ruffles Teddy's hair.

'Eww gross' Karen says but is secretly delighted at the thought of having a new baby brother or sister.

They spend the rest of the day together with Teddy being glued to Liv's side not wanting to let her go which gave Karen and Fitz much needed father/daughter time.

'I'm really happy for you dad and I know Jerry is too'

'I wish he was here to experience this to finally be a part of a happy family. I am sorry for putting you guys through that Karen I hope you know that.'

'I do dad I know it couldn't have been easy for you. You were just doing what you thought was right and we all know how manipulative mom can be Mellie mom not Liv mom'.

'Still I could have done a much better job at being your father I just hope I'm doing better now'.

'You are dad. You know Jerry always used to say he thought that you were in love with Liv, he would always come up to me and say look at how he is looking at her he never looks at mom that way. I didn't pay him much attention at the time but he was so sure of you and Liv, I wish he was here so he could rub it in my face and tell me I told you so over and over.'

Fitz pulls Karen into a hug as they take a moment to think about Jerry.

3 months later

'I never pictured Liv as being a rose petal girl'

'On her wedding day she's a rose petal girl Quinn'

'She was just always so bad ass I mean she is still the formidable Olivia Pope but know she is.'

'In love, happy, smiling and laughing'

'Yeah'

Abby and Quinn share a laugh as they think about how the friend has changed over the years.

'Do you think she will be leaving OPA soon?'

'I dont think she will ever leave, Fitz wont let her but I do think we should prepare for her taking more of a backseat.'

Olivia stares at herself in the mirror, this is it she thinks to herself the day she finally says I do and becomes Mrs Grant although that is still a surprise for Fitz. She walks over to the window and stares at the back yard of their home in Vermont, with Jerry and their first child here it was the perfect place to get married.

'No peeking until you are walking down the aisle Liv' Abby yells at her

Liv turns round with the biggest smile on her face

'I'm getting married Abby'

'You're getting married Liv'.

Quinn joins shortly to help Liv into her dress and shoes followed by Karen who assures Liv that both Teddy and Fitz are doing good.

Liv waits in their living room waiting for her bridesmaids to walk down the aisle and she thinks back to the very first time Fitz brought her here.

'One hour'.

'One hour'.

'It's a beautiful house. New built to last. The ceilings are made from local wood Vermont pine.
And the fieldstone fireplace they did that by hand.'

'This is where you're staying?'

'No. It's not really ready to live in. It needs a good cleaning.'

'Fitz, what are we doing here? You're not even supposed to be in Vermont you're supposed to be in New Hampshire.'

'Do you want to see the upstairs? There's a skylight made of stained glass designed by this amazing local artist.'

'My father is not a subject I discuss ever. When I met you at that point in my life I didn't even feel like I had a father. And how would I have told you? What are the right words? "Nice to meet you, Governor Grant My father runs the nation's top secret government spy organization.'

' That's exactly what you were supposed to tell me because I was going to be President, and that was information I needed to know.'

'I didn't know you were going to be President.'

'That's right, you didn't even believe I was going to win. Well, how about after you knew? How about after you fixed the election? Maybe you could have told me then? Or how about after I told you I was in love with you? How about after I tried to give up the White House for you? You know who I am, Liv. You know everything.'

'Not everything'

'Everything I could legally tell you. You know who I am, and you're just this bundle of dirty little secrets.'

'If I told you about him if you knew who I was you would have run in the other direction.'

'I wouldn't have run. I would have protected you.'

'I don't need protecting! I am not the girl you save. I am fine! My father runs the nation's top secret government spy organization. One order, and you shot down a plane with 329 people on it.
You're the one who needs protecting! I fixed the election, he's my father, I ruined you.'

'The house has orchards.'

'Oh, my God.'

'This incredible greenhouse just off the kitchen, you should see the kitchen, these marble counter-tops that are from a quarry just up the road Stop talking about the house! I just I wanted you to see it at least once.'

'What is this place? Why am I here? Why the hell are we out here in the middle of nowhere?!'

'This house is yours ours. I had it built for us. When it looked like there was a chance for us I bought the land, and I had it built. I couldn't really be mayor, but you can make jam. And there are bedrooms for lots of kids. This was going to be you and me raising a family and growing old together in this house. It was supposed to be our house, Livvie. And I just wanted you to see it at least once at least once before I sell it. I wanted you to see the dream.'

She comes out of her memory smiling at the fact that she is now living the dream with him in their house.

As she steps out of the house Teddy is waiting for her , he grabs her hand with a smile bright enough to illuminate the whole of Vermont at the thought of seeing his parent get married. Fitz is waiting for them at the end he feels like he needs someone to slap him to make sure that what he is seeing is real. That his Livvie is walking towards him and they are about to get married.

Liv bends down and gives Teddy a hug and a kiss and whispering her I love you's to him as he goes to stand next to Fitz.

'Hi'

'Hi'

As the celebrant begins Fitz is mesmerised by Liv he doesn't want to miss any detail of the way she looks right now, he is trying to capture any and every detail of her and he is so wrapped up in Liv he almost misses what the celebrant is saying.

We come now to the words Olivia and Fitz want to hear the most today…the words that take them across the threshold from being engaged to being married. A marriage, as most of us understand it, is a voluntary and full commitment.

It is made in the deepest sense to the exclusion of all others, and it is entered into with the desire and hope that it will last for life. Before you declare your vows to one another, I want to hear you confirm that it is indeed your intention to be married today.

Olivia, do you come here freely and without reservation to give yourself to Fitz in marriage? If so, answer "I do."

'I do'

Fitz, do you come here freely and without reservation to give yourself to Bride in marriage? If so, answer "I do."

'I do'

Olivia and Fitz, having heard that it is your intention to be married to each other, I now ask you to declare your marriage vows. Please face each other and hold hands.

'Fitz I dont know what I did in my past life to deserve you but I am so lucky and thankful to have you in my life. You have shown me what true love is. You have shown me what it means to truly be happy and you have shown me that no matter you will always be there for me.'

'There was a time I thought that we would never get our dream but somehow you never stopped believing and dreaming. You always had hope for us and you had always had hope for all of this. Even when we were at our lowest you always believed and I will always be thankful for that.'

'Fitz I want it all with you, I want the good the bad and the ugly every morning and every night. I want to spend the rest of my life as your wife and I promise to always be there for you through thick and thin. No matter what know that I will always love you'.

'My beautiful Livvie you stormed into my life and turned my world upside down and I'm forever thankful for that. You have shown me that true, earth shattering, cant live without each other love exists. No matter how hard we have tried to fight it we are always meant for each other.'

'I know our love story is less than conventional but I dont regret a single moment of it. You make me feel like I can do anything and with you by my side I know I can. You make me so incredibly happy and I hope I make you happy for the rest of our lives'.

'We have had our ups and downs but there is no one earth I would have rather experienced them with than you. I would go through it all again if meant in the end we are right here declaring our love in front of our children and gladiators.'

'I promise to always be the light to guide you home and to always be there for you through everything. I promise to never leave your side and I cant wait to spend the rest of my life as your husband. No matter what know that I will always love you.'

The few guests share a laugh at how in sync Liv and Fitz really are.

'Fitz, place the ring on Bride's finger and repeat after me….'

' I give you this ring. Wear it with love and joy. As this ring has no end, my love is also forever.'

'Olivia, place the ring on Groom's finger and repeat after me…'

'With this ring, I marry you. Wear this ring forever as a sign of my love.'

'May the wedding rings you exchanged today remind you always that you are surrounded by enduring love. You may now kiss your bride'.

'FINALLY' Fitz says as he scoops Liv up for a scorching kiss.

'Ladies and Gentlemen it's a pleasure to announce for the first time Mr and Mrs Fitzgerald Grant III'

'Hi Mr Grant'

'Hi Mrs Grant'