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Olivia examined Fitz's smile, she'd definitely been given that smile before. It was a 'thank god you're here' smile. A 'you've just brightened my day' smile. And a sense of hope washed over Olivia. She knew that smile. That was a smile that was reserved just for her. Could this really be? Could he be back? Olivia wished with every ounce of her body that this was the case. He had to remember her. You wouldn't smile like that for a stranger. The President of the United States would not invite someone he didn't know into the Oval Office. He had to be back. There was no other option.

"Ms Pope, thank you for coming so quickly," Fitz said and again she realised all her wishes were just delusions. How could she be so stupid? Of course he still didn't know who she was.

"When the President calls, you don't leave him waiting," Liv replied, trying to hide her disappointment, but she was sure it was evident in her voice.

"I'm sure you're wondering why I asked you to come in," Fitz said as he gestured for Liv to take a seat on the sofa across from him. If he registered Liv's disappointment then he didn't let on. But of course Liv was a great actress, only people who truly knew her would be able to tell how she was really feeling. Fitz used to one of those people.

"I am," she agreed, as she sat down.

"Well I shouldn't leave you in too much suspense. After all we are both busy people. I asked you in so I could offer you a job," he said, as if it wasn't the most preposterous thing in the world.

"A job?" Liv repeated confused at his offer.

"Your old job. Communications Director," he said clarifying it. Though it didn't do much to clear things up on Olivia's end.

"You know that I was once Communications Director? I thought you didn't know who I was," Liv asked, again getting her hopes up higher than they should've been given the current situation.

"I'm sorry, I still don't. I was told you once held that position, and as the job is currently vacant, I thought you would be a good fit," Fitz said. He really did feel rude for not remembering her, even though almost everything else in his mind was clear.

"You offering me a job when you don't know who I am. That's ridiculous," Liv said, still taken a back by the offer. There was no way the old Fitz would offer her the job back. He knew and understood fully why she left. I was still hard for her to believe that no trace of her lingered in even the back of his mind.

"I obviously knew you well enough to give you the job in the first place. I know you helped out while I was in hospital. I know you can do the job," he said. He wouldn't tell her but he had done his research. He knew she hadn't been fired, so he couldn't have found her incompetent. He'd seen old tapes of her press conferences and was amazed at her ability. He knew she was the right person for the job, and that was all he needed to know.

"I'm sorry," Liv said as she looked to the floor, she couldn't look Fitz in the eye. There was no possible way to explain the real situation. And what if she did and he didn't believe her? That would be just as hard for her.

"Olivia- can I call you Olivia?" Fitz asked, and Liv slowly nodded. "I understand that you think I don't know you. Then let me know you. Tell me who Olivia Pope really is," he said. Fitz really did want to know Olivia. He'd known right away that he should've remembered her, and that it was extremely surprising to everyone around him that he didn't. The way Cyrus and Mellie acted in the hospital was unlike them. They were too shocked. Too secretive. They were obviously trying to cover something up. However no matter how hard he tried to rack his memory nothing ever came up.

Olivia let out a small chuckle. It wasn't funny, not really, but she just had to laugh at the situation. It was easier than crying, or even screaming out in pain. Maybe this could be an opening. She could tell him everything, and see if he remembered anything. It would be easier than lying to him. But she still felt restricted, and didn't think she could bare laying everything out, just to be turned down. "Okay," she replied. Fitz might not of known who Olivia was, but Olivia knew who Fitz was. And Fitz was a man how rarely took 'no' for an answer. "I was an old friend of Cyrus', and when you we're having trouble in the primaries, he called me into help," Liv began. She decided to play it safe. She would tell him about their brief professional relationship, and omit anything personal. "I helped with changing the public perception of you and Mellie," she continued, and Fitz nodded along. It was in that sentence Fitz knew he had to hire Olivia. If she made him and Mellie look good, then she could make anything look good. "I decided to stay on until the General. I was the only person willing to tell you the truth," she said, and the last word caught in her throat. It made her question if she should reconsider what she was telling him. But realised she only told the truth when it helped more than hindered. "It was the reason why you offered me the position as Communications Director, and the reason we became friends," Liv said.

"So why did you quit?" Fitz asked.

"Personal reasons," Liv half lied. There was no way she could reveal that he was the real reason.

"I see," Fitz nodded. He was I no place to ask anymore questions, and he could tell Olivia was a private person and it was probably best not to push her. Though that didn't stop him from wanting her on the team. He couldn't see how a personal problem from almost two years ago could still be a problem now. "Is there anything else you think I should know about you?" he asked eagerly.

Olivia thought for a minute. There were so many things he should know. So many things he once did. But she couldn't find the right thing to say. Everything led on to their relationship. "Nothing comes to mind," she answered.

"Alright then. I understand you have you're own firm. And I can understand not wanting to leave it. But this role wouldn't be forever. As you know my administration is going through a difficult time. I need to fill that position as soon as possible. And you are the only person in the world that knows the role and knows how things work around here. You will be doing your country a great service, and I will be extremely appreciative," Fitz said trying to persuade her.

Olivia went silent. She tried to think of this man not as Fitz but as the President. And when the President asked you to serve, you served. But the situation wasn't that simple. "I'll have an answer for you tomorrow."

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