A/N-I didn't know how much I wanted to see that moment happen until it did. I honestly never anticipated the show going there until it was closer to the series finale. I don't know if it is a ploy to get us to tune in at least for the first episode of season five, but it worked. I am editing several updates that will more than likely still get posted by in the next couple of days, but I couldn't concentrate until I got this out. So here we go.

The last couple of days had been stressful for Fitz & Olivia. When Olivia called him and ended the call by saying goodbye it sounded so final. He focused on Mellie. She had been through so much, and blame could be placed but what's the point.

Olivia had tried and failed to take down her father. The more she tried the more people were ruined and killed. When he called her to gloat she accepted that she failed. That next morning when she talked with Huck and Quinn she realized she was making things harder than they had to be.

After all this time it took minutes to take Rowan Eli Pope down. It was bittersweet. She didn't get the high she thought she would. Deep down she knew why, but what could she do.

Mellie had won. She was now the junior Senator of the great state of Virginia, and he was really happy for her. Despite how vindictive she was she had supported his dreams, and it was only right he support her. Olivia had told him earlier she was proud of him. That meant something. He was doing the right thing.

All of that was shattered when Lizzy spilled the beans. Fitz put his head down. Reality hit him. No matter how big her hair was, how proper she looked, how polished she sounded she was still the "Ice Queen". He remembered everything Olivia taught him, and he faked it on that stage.

They had made it back to Olivia's apartment. Olivia was ready to celebrate their victory, but Jake didn't attempt to enter her apartment. Jake knew that he would never have Olivia's heart. He had known for some time. It was why he asked her to stand in the sun with him. She tried to love him. He knew that, but when she looked at him he could tell she was trying to make him magically turn into Fitz.

Now that the mission was complete Jake accepted the truth. She would force herself to be with him, but they would never truly be happy. He would always be in the bed with them. So he threw in the towel, and told her get her man.

Meanwhile Fitz was in the Oval office with Mellie & Cyrus who were over the moon, and talking about Mellie's political future. How this was the start of her eventual run to be President. That is when Fitz had enough.

He let the cat out the bag. He knew her actions caused the death of 16 innocent people. Mellie wasn't prepared for Fitz in front of her. He was tired. He had given it his all this time. He could honestly look Olivia in the eye, and tell her that he gave it his best effort. He kicked Mellie out of the White House and told her they were done. When she tried to continue to talk he threaten to have her thrown out so she left.

Fitz didn't give Cyrus a moment to talk his way out of keeping this from him. Fitz wouldn't have it, and fired him.

Fitz went to go see Olivia who wasn't home so he returned back to the Residence, and headed onto the balcony.

To his surprise the love of his life was there, and that moment was everything. He kept looking at her like she was going to disappear.

It had been so long since they were in the same space where they both wanted each other. It was the first time Olivia was willing to admit and accept that she was in love with Fitz. No matter how far she ran or who she slept with they were not him. She needed him and only him.

When he asked her, "What happens now?" Olivia normally would have made it complicated. Found reasons why they couldn't be together. On her way over to the White House she made a promise to herself that she would fight for her happiness for once. That meant fighting for Fitz.

She smiled, "Whatever We Want"

Fitz looked at her. After all this time he looked at her and saw something different. He saw commitment. She wasn't going to run. She knew they had a battle ahead of them, but she was ready. More importantly he was ready. This time no one was going to stop them. He wanted to be happy. He was going to be happy.

He set her wine glass down. The kiss was tentative at first. It had been so long since they shared this type of kiss. It wasn't good-bye, or I forgive you, or maybe down the road. It breathed life into him that he had never felt before.

He picked her up and her laugh meant everything. How he had missed hearing and seeing her laugh for the last couple of years.

They headed back in the house. The nanny was coming out of with Teddy. Fitz put Olivia down when he heard Teddy call him.

The nanny put him down. Fitz told her she could leave for the night and take tomorrow off. He had cleared his schedule after he found out about Mellie.

Fitz picked up Teddy, "What's wrong buddy?"

"Don't feel good daddy."

"Okay daddy is going to get you some medicine. Do you remember Liv?"

Teddy nodded. She opened her arms, and to Fitz's surprise he went.

Olivia nodded. Fitz went to get him some medicine. He found out they were out so he had placed a call for some to be bought, and some dinner for them as well.

When he went to check on them he found Olivia in the bathroom with Teddy in the tub. Fitz was mesmerized as he watched her bathe Teddy.

Mellie loved the kids, but she didn't invest a lot of time with them. When Jerry died she tried for a while, but it just wasn't her. Teddy was nothing but a good picture for her.

Fitz could tell that despite his son not feeling good he was enjoying the attention Olivia was giving him.

He watched her check his temperature again. She smiled, "Okay Teddy your temp is down buddy. You feel a little better."

He nodded and clung to her. She dried him off and put him in some clean pajamas. Fitz felt his phone vibrate. He went to the living room where they had some medicine for Teddy, and dinner for them.

He walked back in the room and Olivia was singing to Teddy. He was halfway asleep. Fitz handed Olivia the medicine. Teddy refused at first but Olivia promised him if he would take the medicine they would watch a movie together tomorrow with daddy he lifted his head and took it.

In no time Teddy was out. Olivia kissed his forehead and Fitz carefully lifted him and put him in bed. He grabbed the monitor. He was four so they rarely used it, but since he wasn't feeling well he thought it was a good idea.

They closed the door. Olivia's walked into Fitz's arms.

Fitz said, "I had them to pick up dinner. I cleared my schedule so I could deal with Mellie. I need you."

Olivia looked up, "I'm not going anywhere. I had to deal with my dad so I cleared my calendar as well. Do you think maybe we could take Teddy and head down to Camp David? I know we need to talk, and come up with a plan. That's fine but I just want you too. I can't continue the way I have Fitz. I love you so much and when I was taken I dreamed of us being together. I've pushed and pushed. Made life harder than it needed to be, but I'm willing to fight for you. Just tell me that can be part of whatever we want."

Fitz smiled, "It will be whatever we want. I won't lie Livvie I'd do it again. I would do anything to save you, but I respect how you feel. I tried. I really tried with Mellie, but I'm done. Whether we work out or not I'm not staying or living with Mellie another second. I'm leaving Mellie for me, but I want to be with you. All of you. I can't share you with Jake anymore."

"You won't have to. Jake knew you had my heart. He closed that door. A door I should have never opened, but I learned. I learned that I am only happy with you. I function so much better with you."

"Me to Livvie. I love you too and I think going away to Camp David is a good idea. We need to regroup."

They headed down to the guest room that Fitz had made his. He had eventually started sleeping in the master with Mellie again so, but didn't want to be in the bed he shared with Mellie. He would arrange for new things to be brought in for them in the future.

Fitz noticed a couple of bags in the room. He looked up at Olivia and realized she was serious. For some reason that meant so much to him.

She has been waiting for him to pounce on her and he hasn't. She is not sure how to take it. Fitz leans down and kisses her, "I am in love with you. That is why you were never my mistress. Mistresses are a good lay, doing what the wife is not willing to do, and will always be in the shadow. That is not you Livvie. Yes, I miss making love to you, but I miss you even more baby."

Tears began to fall as Olivia realized she never was the mistress. Sure society would say she was, but they didn't matter.

She looked up at him, "Can we shower together before we eat? I need to wash the day away please."

"Anything for you Livvie."

Fitz picked her up, and she wrapped her legs around him. No matter how many times she laid in Jake's arm she never felt safe and secure. Olivia clung to Fitz and he could feel her shaking.

Fitz kissed the side of her head, "I'm not letting you go Livvie. I promise you."

She knew exactly what he was referring to, and that was another thing that she loved. He knew her. Inside and out. Sure it annoyed her at times, but she loved it.

They undressed and got in the shower. For Fitz this was his favorite time with Olivia. It was where they were raw and pure. She was the real Livvy especially when the steam and water brought her hair back to its naturally curly state. They could shut out the world and be them.

Tonight was different as they stepped in the shower. They both knew this was no longer about stolen moments, but building moments. This was the first of many as they finally began building their life together.

The couple enjoyed taking care of each other. Fitz washed Olivia's hair. She laughed.

Fitz smiled, "You're thinking about the first time I asked to wash your hair."

She nodded.

"I just wanted to take care of you."

"You did. You were concentrating so hard that night I thought your brain might burst. You are the only man I have ever let touch my hair."

"Not even Jake?"

Olivia turned around, "I couldn't. There are just things that are for you and you only. I didn't know if we would ever get to this moment, but I had to keep things just for us. I never told him the meaning behind the ring. Not because it was a secret, but it was between us. He told me he loved me, he told me he was in love with me. With you for so long I didn't say it back because then you would have all of me. For him I just didn't feel the same way. I want to be ashamed that he let me go, and I didn't do it but..."

"You were scared to be alone, and him ending it Livvie assures you he knows where he stands. He gets that he will never have all of you."

"Does it bother you how it all went down?"

"No, does it bother you that earlier I was really putting in an effort to save my marriage until I found out Mellie will never change."

"No, because now you can walk away knowing you gave it your all, and you are ending your marriage for reasons that have nothing to do with me."

"Good. One less thing for us to talk about."

Olivia smiled and she stood on her toes and kissed him. The kiss was supposed to be simple and quick, but it was anything but. The kiss heated up an already steamy shower.

Olivia couldn't tell you how she ended up in the corner of the shower. Fitz hoisted her in his arms. She looked at him. She needed him. She needed to be one with him to make this reunion complete. It had been far to long. She had slept with men trying to get a feeling she only got with him.

When he slid her down on his cock both of their heads fell back. Olivia had to adjust to his size. The size of this man's girth was ridiculous.

Olivia whispered, "Baby please move."

Fitz had tears in his eyes. He was overwhelmed. Olivia saw his tears and now she felt her own falling.

Olivia caressed her face, "Make love to me baby, please. I promise I'm not going anywhere. I promise we will make all decisions together going forward. I could have died and never got the chance to see us have a life together. I won't make that same mistake again."

The couple kissed as he began to slowly thrust in and out of her. Each thrust brought new life into them. Neither realized how dead they were. How much they were living on auto-pilot.

Olivia couldn't speak. Her moans told Fitz all he needed to know. He could still take care of his woman.

Fitz could tell she was almost there. She was trying to hold on. She didn't want it to end.

Fitz licked her ear, "Let go sweet baby. Remember this is not the end just the beginning!"

She looked him in the eyes and let go. A couple thrusts later he was right behind her. They washed again and finally made it out of the shower.

Fitz gets dressed and warms up the food while Olivia was tending to her hair. She opens the door to find that Fitz had left one of his Navy t-shirts on the bed. She smiled and slipped it on with a pair of panties.

Fitz came back in with the food. They made a palate and got comfortable on the floor where they fed each other and filled in the details of the last couple of days and earlier in the evening.

Olivia wants to be surprised that Mellie is that stupid, but she isn't. She has to give it to her dad. He played his cards right. Because of them 16 innocent people lost their lives.

She wasn't surprised by Cyrus's actions. He likes to say he is protecting the administration and the Republic, but the truth was he only cared about himself.

While they were talking his phone rang. He looked and it was Karen. Olivia was about to get up to give him some privacy, but he wouldn't let her.

"Hey Karen is everything okay?"

Karen sighed, "I'm not sure dad. I was just on the phone with mom. She said you kicked her out of the house."

Fitz put his head down. He should have known Mellie would do this.

Karen continued, "I asked her why. She said you were upset with a decision she made when she was just trying to protect the family and your administration."

Fitz still didn't say anything. He didn't want to pull Karen in this.

"Dad, I'm not a little kid. I am 16 years old. About to turn 17 soon and I know mom. She is only giving me half of the story. I know you don't want to involve me, but mom does. She wants me to pick her side. I need to know the truth. You were honest with me after Olivia helped me with the sex tape. Tell me the truth."

Fitz sighed, "The truth is I believed in your mom. I believed that she had changed, and I was making an effort to make our marriage work. Your mom accepted a donation that helped her win her seat, but she had to do something in return. Her decision hurt innocent people. That being said I'm not asking that you take my side. That's not fair. I will however tell you that I'm never going to be with your mom again."

"Thank you."

"For what?"

"Being honest with me. Does this mean that you are going to finally be with the woman you really love."

Fitz and Olivia looked at each other in shock.

"Jerry actually figured it out first. We have always known that you and mom weren't married because you love each other. Also mom is not always so careful in her actions. When I called Olivia I did it because I knew she would protect me, and because she loves you. She has an excellent poker face until she sees you."

"Karen, I'm sorry. I haven't been the best dad. I haven't always made the best decisions, but I love you, Teddy, and Jerry."

"I know dad. You tried. Morally, yes it is wrong to have an affair but I understand. You are not getting any younger, and life is too short. Jerry would want you to be happy. I want you to be happy. I don't want to be caught in the middle, but I know mom doesn't care who she has to use to get what she wants. You need to get custody of Teddy, and if she plays hard ball then I will support you."

"Thanks honey, but I'm hopeful that between Olivia & I we can keep you out of this."

"She is there with you isn't she."

"She is."

"Liv"

"Yes Karen."

"Take care of my dad. He's been hurt enough. He hides it well sometimes. I hope we can really get to know each other. Just don't let my mom destroy him and Teddy. You know her. She is plotting."

"I do Karen. I'll take care of them. Once the dust settles maybe we can get together for a couple of days."

"I would like that."

"Okay if things get bad you have my number and email address. You call us no matter what time it is, and we will be there."

"I will Olivia"

"Okay dad I'll let you go I'm headed to bed."

"I love you Karen. We are headed to Camp David tomorrow for a couple of days, but I'll call to check in with you and so you can talk to Teddy."

"Sounds good daddy. Love you too."

The call ended and Olivia grabbed the phone before he could throw it.

"Fitz, honey I know you were hoping she wouldn't go there, but she has to get the big guns out. You fired Cyrus. Abby doesn't like her. She knows I'm not helping her. What choice does she have? She knows she can't run to the media. You could have her arrested. She could be sentenced to death. You hold all of the cards."

"I just can't believe her sometimes. I mean I know who she is, but still."

"Do you want to divorce her?"

"Yes"

"Then let's come up with a plan."

Fitz nodded and then they heard Teddy whimpering.

Fitz went to get him and brought him in the room. He saw Olivia, "Livia, don't feel good."

"Okay sweetie. Let's get you some medicine."

Fitz went and grabbed his medicine. Once he swallowed they climbed in the bed. Olivia sat between Fitz's leg as she rocked Teddy back to sleep.

Olivia leaned back and looked at Fitz, "Do you remember what you said to me in your office during reelection?"

He looked at her and then at Teddy, "Babies. Two babies."

She nodded

He looked at her.

"The last couple of days have been devastating for so many reasons. Seeing my parents raw and up close made me think and reflect. I don't want to be them Fitz. I don't want to be bitter, self-centered, and okay with destroying people's lives. I no longer want to be a fixer. I don't want to fix people's screw-ups. I don't know what I want to do, but I do know that I want a life. I want to marry you, have two babies, be there for Teddy and Karen, and whatever else we want. I just want to focus on me, and I think I may need to talk to someone."

Fitz sighed, "Oh Livvie. I hate the things that have happened to you, but I get that it's life. I support you. I do think you need to take some time for you."

"Once we get things squared away. I want to go to Vermont. See someone there. I want to get away from this life for a bit. I want us. I'm not running Fitz I promise."

"I know Livvie. Especially if you are going to Vermont. We will find you the best. I just want you healthy and happy baby."

Olivia smiled as she laid back in his arms and Teddy was snuggled in her arms. He wasn't made out of love, and she had to live with that but she would make sure he knew he was loved.

Mellie was sitting in her new home in Virginia. Thank God for small favors, Fitz had bought the house for her so she would have a home to come to.

She was still clueless to how Fitz found out about the donor. She called Cyrus knowing he could help her fix this. She was shocked to find out that Fitz even knew Cyrus covered for her, and as a result he fired him immediately. Cyrus told her he no access to the White House.

Cyrus said, "Mellie I can only tell you that he is still a Grant. I looked him in the eyes when he fired me. You created a war that you are going to lose, and you can't put this on Olivia, but you can bet all the money in your account she knows and she is going to help him. I don't see you winning. No let me rephrase. You aren't going to win. If you got anything you better use it to soften the blow. Before you get cocky don't forget you cost 16 people their lives. Fitz could have 30 affairs. The public would forgive him before they forgive the woman who wanted to be in office so bad she destroyed innocent lives. Good luck. Don't call me again."

Mellie knew Cyrus was right. There was nothing she could threaten him with that topped what she caused. She also knew that Olivia was going to help Fitz because of the jurors killed. Her ace in the hole was her daughter Karen so she called her.

Mellie realized that it didn't help her cause that she wasn't the greatest mom in the world. She didn't spend quality time with her children. She felt like she was able to get Karen on her side. She seemed frustrated, but understanding. She would just have to wait and see.

She didn't have to wait long. The next afternoon she received two packages. One was a divorce petition along with Fitz requesting full custody of Teddy & Karen.

The other was a personal note from Olivia. It read"

Mellie,

As I'm sure you guessed President Fitzgerald Grant is a client of OPA. We will be assisting his attorneys through this process. I sent you this note because I know that you have been scheming. I want to let you know that you plan with Karen is a no go. I won't allow you to use her to get out of your mess. She asked her dad for the truth, and he told her. He filled in the blanks. Don't worry he told her not to take his side. I don't know if you can fix your relationship with her. That's on you. This is the only advice you will get from me. Don't do anything stupid. I'm already a pissed off soul. I'll be happy to take my frustrations out on you. You'll be hearing from us soon to discuss terms. Until then relax. Enjoy all that freedom has to offer.

Sincerely,

Olivia C. Pope

Mellie worst nightmare was coming true. They had her up against the wall, and she had to wait and see. If she did anything irrational she was putting her freedom in jeopardy, and Olivia wanted her to know. That is what the last line meant. If for any reason she thought that Fitz wasn't serious she knew now as she saw breaking news.

BBC has breaking news

We have received word and confirmed that President Fitzgerald Grant has filed for divorce from his wife of 20 years Melody Francis Grant. Like many divorces it cites irreconcilable differences.

The timing seems odd considering that President Grant has supported his wife as she ran for Senator. It seemed like the couple had survived the lost of their oldest son.

Stay tune as this story develops.

Mellie sat back in shock, "Game on and she had no control."

A/N-So like most Olitz fans I was in heaven when I saw the ending of the season finale. I didn't realize how much I wanted to see that moment until it happened. I immediately got all these thoughts about how I wanted to see it play out, because I know it's not going to happen on the show. I'm not convinced that Shonda is really going in that direction. I think she saw the ratings, and fans complain. It assures that we will at least watch the first couple of episodes hoping to see them remain together.