Full Circle

Chapter 31 – Grant V Grant

AN: Hey everyone thank you so much for all your reviews on the last chapter I am blown away that you guys loved it so much. I hope this chapter lives up to the last one. It picks up from Karen's phone call! I hope you all enjoy! XOXO

'Hey are you busy I could really use your help'

'Is everything ok Karen?'

'Not really but I cant explain here'

'Ok come to us we are all here'

'Thanks see you in a bit'

Karen made her way back up the stairs to Teddy's room she poked her head through the door to see Teddy fast asleep and the worried looks on her dad's and Liv's face. She walked further in to let them know of her presence.

'I'm just going out for a bit with a friend is there anything you need?'

'No thanks sweetheart. Have a good time'.

Karen didn't like lying to her dad and Liv but this was necessary she reasoned with herself. She quickly made her way over to OPA to discuss what was happening.

'Mellie wants Teddy whilst Liv and dad are on their honeymoon'

'Ok so what's the problem?' Quinn asks

'I am worried for Teddy, Mellie only wants him because there is a dinner and she needs to look like the loving mother. It destroyed me and Jerry knowing that she only wanted us when it suited her. Teddy is still too young to know that she is only doing it to hurt Liv and dad'.

'Teddy will be left by himself or some nannies until he is needed, plus she is bound to take a swipe at Liv in front of Teddy and I need help to capture this so dad and Liv can use it against her'.

Abby, Quinn, Huck, Marcus and Stephen all exchanged glances

'What?' Karen asked

'You've been spending far too much time with Olivia Pope'

'Dont you mean Olivia Grant' Karen replied back with a smile on her face.

'Ok so we are going to need to plant bugs in the house, Karen do you know what her schedule is like?'

'No need' Huck interrupted them

'It needs to be done as soon as possible we only have a day'

'It's handled'

The gladiators discussed with Karen exactly what they were going to do and that they would be constantly watching over them whilst Liv and Fitz were away.

Teddy kept a tight grip on Karen's hand even in the car, as they got closer and closer to Mellie's house Teddy became more and more withdrawn. He also had a tight grip on the bear that Liv bought him it was wearing a suit just like Fitz's and even had the matching flag pin.

Karen saw that Mellie was waiting at the door along with a few reporters. Typical Mellie she thought.

'Ok buddy you ready?'

He nodded his head sadly

'Karen Teddy I've missed you both so much'

Mellie scooped up Teddy in her arms who immediately stiffened at the contact and pulled Karen into a hug also.

'You best get your brother in line Karen this important to me and I will not have the both of your ruining it' she harshly whispered to them making Teddy flinch

She pulled away from the hug with a huge smile on her face

'Thank you for coming but if you don't mind I will be spending the rest of the day with my kids. I will see you all tomorrow at the dinner'.

As soon as the door was shut Mellie practically dropped Teddy to the floor.

'Ill be in my office no interruptions' she bellowed out

'Wait mom I made these for you' Teddy pulled off his back pack and pulled the drawings out.

She took the drawings off him, thanked him and walked away.

Even Karen was shocked at her behaviour, she looked down to see her little brother hugging the bear tightly knowing that he is listening to Liv and Fitz's voice coming from the bear.

'Come on buddy lets go upstairs'

Teddy stayed near Karen for the rest of the day never leaving her side. Karen didn't mind in the slightest as she wanted to shield Teddy as much as she could. When it was time for dinner they made their way into the dining room, Karen rolled her eyes at how formal it was.

Karen looked across the table to Teddy and saw how upset he was over the food. Teddy wasn't a fussy child but every Wednesday was Teddy's favourite meatballs and spaghetti. Clearly Mellie had forgot about this and was oblivious to the fact that Teddy was upset whilst she told Karen that she needed to get serious about her studies.

'Teddy why aren't you eating' Mellie finally noticed Teddy was sat still with food still on his plate

'It's Wednesday' he quietly replies

'So'

'It's always meatballs night'

'Teddy you will eat whatever is in front of you'.

'But mo.. Livvie always makes me meatballs on Wednesday'

'I don't care what Olivia does I'm your mom and you will do as I say'

Teddy's little lips started to quiver, Karen quickly stood up and went and whispered in Teddy's ear about all the meatballs mommy will make when they go back home but for tonight she needed him to be a big boy and eat the chicken.

After dinner Mellie went back to her office leaving Karen and Teddy to their own devices. Teddy and Karen were making the way back up the stairs when Teddy saw familiar looking coloured pieces of paper. He stood up on his tip toes to peek inside the bin and that's when he saw his drawings ripped up and in the bin.

Karen was heartbroken for Teddy; to cheer him up they decided to have a slumber party in Teddy's room.

The next day Mellie suggested they go to the park which made Teddy light up as he loved the park. Mellie was surprisingly dressed down which made Karen extremely sceptical. Once there Karen's suspicions were immediately confirmed as there were reporters and people everywhere.

'Mom what is this' Karen asked

'This is me working'

Mellie took Teddy by the hand and placed him on the swing whilst talking to the crowd about the different issues and concerns that were being raised.

Karen had to give it to Mellie when it came to getting what she wanted she would stop at nothing.

After the crowds and reports disappeared that was also Mellie's cue to leave. Teddy wanted to stay so Karen told Mellie they would meet them back at the house in a bit.

Teddy's laughter soon filled the air as she was chasing him round the park. She was glad that she was able to put a smile on his face.

They headed back to the house to get ready for dinner that was at The White House.

'Teddy you need to leave that stupid bear here' Mellie shouted at him

'No I don't want to'

'You're too old for sill bears and it's not coming with us'.

'Mom it provides him comfort let him take it'

'Why because his precious Livvie gave it to him'

'So what if she did mom'

'No and that's final' Mellie snatched the bear out of Teddy's hands and took it away which immediately caused Teddy to burst into tears.

'Why would you do that to him?'

'I am leaving for the White House I will be back waiting in the car in an hour you best get him to stop crying'.

As soon as Karen heard the door shut she immediately went to Teddy to calm him down. She sat with him until he quietened down, after that she went on a hunt for the bear. She started with her moms room but it wasn't there, she went down the stairs to the office which was locked she remembered what Quinn had shown her and pulled a bobby pin from her hair.

After a couple of tries she got it open, there it was in the corner of the room she quickly retrieved the item and went back upstairs to Teddy who was under the duvet covers. As soon as he heard Karen come in she scooped him up as he hugged the bear tight and the familiar voices filled the air.

Karen received a text telling her Mellie was outside waiting Karen got in first followed by Teddy.

'I thought I told you about that bear'

'You told me to get him to stop crying so I did'

Mellie grabbed Karen by the arm making Karen wince at the tight grip Mellie had on her arm.

'You best drop the attitude young lady I am still your mother'

The rest of the car ride was filled with tense silence

As soon as the stepped out Karen picked up Teddy wanting to keep him close she was more than worried about him as he had barley spoken. She knew the team were close by but she knew he needed his mom and dad.

'Karen put him down he is too old to be carried'

'No'

Mellie sent Karen a glare before plastering on a smile

'Fine then give him to me'

Teddy's legs and arms tightened around her

'No' she stated again and walked away leaving Mellie having to catch up with them

Karen made up her mind that after tomorrow night's dinner she was taking Teddy home with her Mellie be damned.

The dinner went smoothly with Mellie loving all the praise and attention she was getting. She told Karen to take Teddy home as he was falling asleep in his sister's arms. Never one for missing a photo op Mellie planted a kiss on Teddy's cheek and stroked his hair just as a photographer captured the picture.

The next day Karen and Teddy camped out in his room until they had to make their way down for the dinner. Mellie didn't come to check on them at all throughout the day.

At the dinner Karen was asked about Georgetown which came as a shock to Mellie, she was also shocked to learn that Karen will be helping out at OPA soon.

'That's a cute bear Teddy did your mommy give it to you?'

'No mo.. Livvie gave it to me, she made it to look like daddy it even has a matching flag pin see' He pointed it out to everyone with a huge smile on his face.

'It even has mo.. Livvie and daddy's voice in it so I can hear them whenever I want'

Karen could see Mellie's face and she knew tonight wouldn't end well.

After the dinner had finished it was drinks for the adults, Karen quickly made her escape with Teddy upstairs. She hid the bear in her suitcase from Mellie and told Teddy everything was going to be ok. She had just finished reading Teddy his book when Mellie came storming into the room.

'Where's the bear Teddy?' she shouted

'I wont ask again I want that damn bear now'

'You think your daddy loves you so much Teddy well guess what he doesn't he didn't even want you, I didn't want you. Nobody wants you Teddy'.

When Mellie came in she dialled her dad's number hoping he would pick up

'What is wrong with you why would you say that to him' Karen shouted back

'You think they'll love you Teddy when they have their own baby, they wont. You'll be nothing to them especially to your Livvie she'll have her own baby she wont want you anymore Teddy'.

'You'll get tossed aside, you'll probably have to come back here but I wont want you so I'll send you off to boarding school Teddy that is where you are going'.

'Karen' Abbys loud voice came from downstairs

'In here'

'Everyone thinks Olivia is the great person but she's not, she's a whore, a home wrecker, a liar, a murderer and yet you all bow down to her'.

Abby and Quinn came in the room with Abby pointing a gun to Mellie's head

'Karen get yours and Teddy's things quickly Marcus is waiting outside'.

Stephen quickly came up the stairs he had his phone to his ear; he picked up Teddy and made his way outside.

'I will have you all arrested for Kidnapping and attempted murder, I am the vice president of the United States of America.'

'Try it Mellie and I will have you arrested for child neglect' Fitz's booming voice came from the phone.

When they first picked up the call from Karen they couldn't believe what they were hearing they couldn't believe Mellie was saying all those things to a 4 year old boy. They moved quickly putting on clothes and throwing everything into a suitcase.

Liv quickly arranged for them to get back to DC so they could get their kids. Stephen rung her and filled her in on everything that had happened. She heard the moment he had picked up Teddy and her heart broke at the cries of her little boy. She was so worried that Mellie's words have a permanent effect on this sweet little boy.

'SSShhhh everything's going to be ok Teddy' She continued to whisper to her little boy until Stephen had told her he was asleep by that time they were already on the plane waiting for takeoff.

'How could we let her take him, we should have said no, we should have put our foot down, we should...' Fitz couldn't even finish his sentence as he broke down crying in Liv's arms.

They spent the majority of the flight comforting each other.

Their agents took them to Mellie's house as quickly as they could, they desperately wanted to get to Teddy and Karen first but they needed to handle Mellie once and for all.

Everyone apart from Stephen was waiting for them. Once inside they made their way to the office where Mellie was waiting, Abby's gun was still on show and Mellie looked a mess.

Olivia went straight up to her and slapped her across the face

'How dare you say those things to that little boy, how dare you make him feel like he isn't wanted, how dare you make Teddy feel like his daddy didn't want him and how dare you make him feel like I would want nothing to do with him'.

She couldn't stop herself from giving Mellie another slap this time slight harder than the first. The rest of the group were shocked to see this side of Liv.

'It's your fault Olivia, all this is your fault, Teddy is your fault he is a result of your plan. Tell me Olivia does it kill you knowing that Teddy could have been yours, he's better of knowing the truth anyway.'

Before Olivia could lunge for her again Fitz grabbed her by the waist

'She's not worth it Liv' he felt her relax in his arms.

Abby went up to Fitz and gave him the new custody arrangement they had been working on

'Sign them now' he said

'Sole custody I dont think so Fitzgerald'

'You will sign them or I will get Liv's team to release all the footage they have been collecting whilst Teddy was in your care. Here's just a snippet'

Quinn pressed play on her laptop to show Mellie the clip of her last night.

'You see my ever so smart daughter was worried about what would happen to Teddy so she enlisted help and lucky for us she did. You will sign these papers Mellie giving me sole custody of Teddy, you will only have visitation if and when he asks for it which if I'm guessing would be never'.

Mellie knew what those videos would do to her career if they ever got out so she had no choice but to sign them.

Fitz and Liv made their way out of her office leaving Liv's team to make sure what would happen if Mellie stepped out of line again.

'Dad'

Karen ran over to him and pulled him into a hug.

'I'm sorry I know I should have told you about what I was doing I just didn't want to worry you and Liv'

'Don't ever apologise Karen, you were protecting your brother. I'm proud of you'

Liv went up to Teddy's room but he wasn't there, she looked in Karen's room but nothing, she ran to hers and Fitz's room and that's where she found him. She quickly scooped him up and kissed all over his face. Sensing her presence he whispered out mommy and curled into her tighter.

Fitz and Karen made their way up the stairs and found Liv and Teddy asleep together, Fitz went over to Teddy and kissed the side of his face repeatedly before climbing into bed with them wrapping one arm around them whilst offering the other to Karen who quickly joined her family all on the bed.

It didn't take long for Karen to fall asleep on her dad's chest; Fitz starred down at his family and let the tears flow freely as he thought about them. Not long after he joined them in sleep exhaustion taking over his body.