Full circle
Chapter 34- Mommy's having a baby
AN: Hey guys first of I want to apologise for taking so long with an update I hadn't realised it had been over a month. I have been so busy with uni and my new job I basically have no time off leaving little room to do any writing. I'm on Easter break so hopefully I will get a couple more in before things pick up again. What did we all think of Scandal last night? I thought it was one of the better eps of season 6 and that 2 minute olitz scene oh Fitz he is always there for her no matter what. What do we all think of next weeks what if ep? In my opinion Fitz and Olivia dont look happy from the promo and pics released so I hope they are not together like married because we have seen enough unhappy olitz to last a lifetime. Anyway I hope you enjoy this whilst I try to get back into the writing flow! XOXO
A couple of weeks had passed since they first saw their baby and the couple were still on cloud nine. They both couldn't believe that the last part of their dream was coming true especially Fitz, he couldn't stop caressing her stomach and kissing it.
They had decided to keep the news to themselves until they passed the 12 week mark although that was getting more and more difficult as Liv was suffering from severe morning sickness, with some days it being nearly impossible for her to get out of bed.
Liv was currently working on her laptop with Teddy snuggled in at the side of her, since Liv was pretty much to stuck to the bedroom Teddy would be by her side which of course Liv didn't mind. As soon as he gets in from school he would make his way to his parent's room in search of Liv and cuddle on the bed with her.
Fitz was in their office writing for his memoir, he tried writing in his bedroom with Liv and Teddy but he would always find himself starring at them, overwhelmed with the amount of love he had. He thinks to the call he got last week informing him that Liv was on her way to the hospital, the same feeling he had when he was losing Jerry washed over him. He hadn't felt that scared in a long time
'Liv are you really up to going into work today?'
'Fitz apart from the sickness I feel fine plus soon we'll be in Vermont and I want to make sure everything is good before we leave'
'Ok just as long as you feel fine I don't want anything to happen to you. Both of you'
Liv walks over to Fitz and places a gentle kiss on his lips
'We love you'
'Call me if you need anything'
It felt strange to Olivia to be sitting and watching her team work without her taking control, she knew it would always be in good hands but to see it action was a little strange.
Sudden urge to vomit was strong and she had to rush to the bathroom. She hadn't told Fitz the complete truth this morning, she had been struggling with her sickness and felt exhausted but she was looking forward to her visit at OPA but she was starting to realise that she needed to listen to her body and baby more.
She made it back to her office feeling a lot weaker than before but determined to do a few more hours before calling it a day.
'Hey Liv we could really use your advice if you are up for it'
She tried to put on a brave face but she knew Abby could see right through her
'Liv are you alright? You should go home and rest'
Liv started to get up and walk a few steps towards Abby but everything started to blur and before she could ask for help everything went black.
'Hey Livvie are you on your way back?'
'Fitz its Abby you need to get to the hospital its Liv'
He wanted to panic, he wanted to scream, he wanted to cry but he knew he couldn't. He had to be strong and he couldn't think of the worst. He just needed to get to Livvie.
He ran as fast as his feet could carry him even Brian was having a hard time keeping up with him.
'Abby what happened'
'I'm not sure. She had been rushing to the bathroom throughout the day, I went to her office and she didn't look good, I told her she should go home and as soon as she got up she collapsed'.
He walked into her room and immediately went to her side, kissed her on the forehead multiple times before taking the seat next to the bed.
'Abby could you go pick up Teddy from school and stay at the house with him until we get back?'
'Of course Fitz.'
He sat for what felt like an eternity waiting for her to wake up, he would watch her for any sign of movement and when she finally started to open her eyes and call out to him he had never been more relieved.
'Fitz' she whispered
'I'm here. Ssh it's ok. You're ok. Let me go get the doctor'
'No stay. One minute'
'One minute'
In the end he got Brian to go get the doctor as he didn't want to let Liv out of his sight. The doctor diagnosed Liv with hyperemesis gravidarum – severe morning sickness and due to Liv not being able to keep much down coupled with dehydration which caused her to faint. He performed an ultrasound just to be on the safe side and put all the couples worries to rest.
He was prescribing Liv with some extra supplements that should ease the nausea a little bit and would discharge her once her fluids were finished.
Fitz is broken out of his thoughts by the sound of Teddy's laughter, he smiles thinking it's good to hear him laugh again. Fitz stands and makes his way to his room to see his loves, he opens the door to find Olivia tickling Teddy both have wide smiles on their faces. As soon as Teddy spots Fitz he makes a plea for him to save him
'Daddy come save me'
Fitz chuckles as he makes his way over to the pair
'You want my help buddy'
'Yeah let's get mommy instead'
'I don't think so mister' Liv goes under his arm pits this time making Teddy laugh even harder.
'I think he needs some raspberries daddy'
'I agree' Fitz dives in on the action lifting up Teddy's shirt to blow raspberries on his little stomach. After a couple of minutes they let up on Teddy, whilst he is getting his breath back Fitz quickly glances over at Liv to make sure she is ok. She sends him a reassuring smile to let him know all is ok.
Teddy makes himself comfortable in between the pair; he became really quite and started playing with Liv's shirt letting them know he had something on his mind.
'What's the matter bud?'
'Mommy are you going to be ok?'
'Of course buddy'
'It's just that you are always running to the bathroom, you don't get out of bed much and you are always tired and I'm scared something is going to happen to you and leave me and daddy and Karen'. Teddy's little voice started quivering and his eyes filled with water.
'Oh baby come here' she scooped him up into her arms and he held her tight. Fitz scooted closer to the pair rubbing Teddy's back and kissing his head. Olivia and Fitz shared a look and they knew it was time they filled Teddy in on what's going on.
When they feel that he has calmed down they turn him so that he can see both of them.
'Buddy mommy is going to be just fine ok; the reason why she is sick at the moment is because you are going to be a big brother'.
They saw confusion on his face before a huge smile covered it
'Mommy's having a baby'
'Mommy's having a baby'
'But why is it making her so sick. I don't want to be a big brother if it's going to make her sick'
Liv kissed his cheek before replying
'That's just the baby's way of telling us he or she is growing and is alright and pretty soon my stomach will start to get bigger and the baby will kick and move'.
'Really?' Teddy asked
'Yeah and we will be able to feel it and you can talk to the baby'
Teddy sits for a minute before turning around in Liv's lap and moving down a little, he bends forward to kiss her stomach.
'Hi baby I'm your big brother I love you. Oh please don't make mommy sick anymore ok?' he gives her stomach another kiss.
Liv has tears in her eyes and Fitz has the hugest smile on his face as Teddy looks up to his parents with a smile on his face.
'Can we watch Tarzan together?'
'Of course we can'
The trio settle in to watch Tarzan together, Teddy has his head resting on Liv's stomach as he is telling the baby about Tarzan whilst Liv rests her head on Fitz's shoulder. Fitz looks down at his family and is once again overwhelmed with love for them.