AN: I posted an update for TMBA a few mins ago…trying to keep my promise and update this one and WSD tonight….

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Previously on TFTH….

"Hi! Oh, my sweet girls, I'm so happy to meet you! Oh, Fitz!" Liv was extremely emotional as tears slid down her face. She didn't have a free hand to wipe them so Fitz did the honors, never taking his eyes off of his two newborn angels.

"Livvie, they are…they are just….Perfect. You know who I see when I look at them?" he asked.

Liv shook her head as she gently kissed each child.

"Baby, thank you. THANK YOU SO MUCH!" Fitz stated as he started to cry as well.

"Do you want to hold your daughter?" Liv offered.

"Which one?" Fitz asked, which prompted a few snickers from the nurses on the other side of the room. Fitz reached for Breelynn since she was the closest to him and as he cradled her little head in his hands, he couldn't help but shed even more tears.

"Who Fitz?" Liv asked out of the blue.

Fitz looked confused, and then it dawned on him. He never finished his statement earlier.

"I see Elizabeth from every angle I look at them, Livvie." He finally confessed as he kissed Breelynn's forehead.

Liv started to sniffle, tears making their way yet again down her beautiful face. She too saw the resemblance, but didn't want to say anything out loud just yet for fear that she would indeed start to cry again.

Eventually, he was given Bentley as well and Liv was once more overcome with joy as she watched him bond with his girls for the first time.

About an hour later, Liv and the girls were moved to a regular room on the Well Baby floor. The room was quiet as Liv and Fitz shared her bed, each holding a baby. There was a knock on the door and sure enough, it was a nurse asking if they were ready for family members to visit. Both looked at each other and put on brave faces as they read each other's mind...

It was now or never, right?

TFTH

CH 21

The door opened and the first to enter was Rose and Maya. Both ladies were already wiping tears as they lay eyes on their granddaughters for the first time.

"Oh, Livvie!" Maya squealed as she made her way to the couple, Rose right on her heels. Both ladies watched in awe as Liv and Fitz exchanged glances and wiped silent tears all while smiling.

"Mommy…." Liv whimpered as her own mother kissed her forehead.

"Rose and I already flipped a coin-"

"Which is ridiculous since there are TWO babies…" Eli stated as he continued walking through the door. His voice would tell you he was annoyed, but the freakishly muscular intimidating man appeared normal as he balanced what seemed like every stuffed animal the gift store sold, what looked like over 20 large balloons, and two very LARGE gift bags. Fitz and Liv exchanged glances AGAIN, but this time, they both snickered under their breath.

Fiona made her presence known as she came over and kissed Liv on the temple. Rose and Maya were currently sharing the sink washing their hands vigourusly and excitedly. Fitz glanced around the room and noticed Natalie was missing.

Nathan walked in the room shortly thereafter.

"Nate, where's Nat?" Fitz asked.

"She said she had to use the bathroom, but she would be in here as soon as she was done." Nate answered, his own eyes glossing over at the sight of his new nieces.

Maya finished washing her hands first and made her way to her daughter, who was currently holding Bentley. She reached her hands out for her youngest granddaughter, cradling her against her chest, and crying silent tears as she eased back into a chair Nate pulled up to her and sat down with his assistance. It was now Rose's turn to grab a baby and Breelynn was in Fitz's arms. He too eased his daughter into his mother's arms and watched as Nate moved quickly to find her a chair and help her ease down into it. Rose and Maya locked eyes and smiled 1000 watt smiles at each other.

Bentley was the first to make any noise. Maya wanted to protest when Eli came to offer his services, but she knew she had to share the girls by now. After about 30 minutes, the girls had been passed around more than your local church collection plates. Liv and Fitz were still nestled in her bed, cuddled up and watching their girls get loved on.

Bentley was currently giving Rose a small fit, and Liv moved to sit up so she could take her back.

"Here, Rose, I can-"

"Can I try?"

Everyone in the room grew silent. Natalie had truthfully been standing outside the door for about 15 minutes, trying to calm her nerves and pep talk herself. She could NEVER hate a baby….right?

The thought that she might lay eyes on her new nieces and feel hatred toward them scared her to pieces and she had to stop and gather her wits before she entered the room.

"Of course, Natalie. Good luck with Bentley, though…" Liv laughed.

Natalie gave her a confused look and Fitz clarified.

"Yeah, she's allowed everyone to hold her for a good five minutes before she let them hear how good her lungs are." Everyone laughed as Natalie smiled a nervous smile and washed her hands. There was a small amount of tension in the room as Rose stood to offer her seat.

"No, Mom, you sit. I'll stand….if that's okay?" she asked the girls' parents.

Both Liv and Fitz AGAIN looked at each other then back at Natalie and nodded.

Natalie grabbed Bentley as her mother had. She cradled the baby in her arms and began to rock easily back and forth. Once she moved the blanket to get a better look at the babygirl, Natalie was in shock. She noticed the rose color of the baby's cheeks, her little button nose, and the way she pouted her lips like her mother. She gently moved the cap from the baby's head and ran her fingers through her hair, then placed it back on and allowed Bentley to grasp her finger. Bentley wiggled around a bit, but Natalie was quicker, picking up her pace of rocking back and forth. The newborn eventually cracked open her eyes, peeking through a mess of curly eyelashes. Her little eyes looked up at Natalie (or Natalie would swear they did anyway) and Natalie almost lost it.

"Oh my goodness!" Natalie squealed quietly.

Eli stood to rush over, almost being knocked over by Nate and Fitz. Maya was now holding Breelynn, but she looked on in concern as well.

"Nat?" Nate asked one he reached her. Natalie looked up and at the adults, wondering what they were doing. It suddenly dawned on her that they thought something was wrong and she shook her head no as tears slid down her face.

"Nothing…nothi…she, Nate, she has his eyes! Bentley has Fitz's eyes!" she exclaimed.

The room erupted in awwwws from everyone, and Maya decided to try to coerce Breelynn into showing her eyes as well. When she refused, everyone shared a laugh.

The entire room stayed another few hours until Liv started to yawn. She was truly exhausted, but didn't want the visitation to end. She loved her and Fitz's family and wished they could keep visiting.

"Livvie, you need your rest. They will come back-"

"TOMORROW." Everyone interrupted Fitz at the same time and burst out laughing. After goodbyes were said, Natalie was the last to hand Bentley back to her parents, to which Bentley immediately started to fuss.

"Looks like she's got a favorite already." Fitz smiled at his sister. Natalie looked shocked, but happy as she kissed the baby's cap covered head. She did the same for Breelynn, said her goodbyes, and everyone was gone.

Once the girls were down and asleep, Fitz assisted his fiancé in standing and walking to the restroom. He glanced back at the twins in their beds and smirked at his Livvie thinking how strong she must be.

"Livvie?"

"Hmmm?" she answered as she held his hand walking to the bathroom.

"Baby, you are the strongest person I know. I love you so much." Fitz answered when they finally got to the bathroom. Liv smiled at him and kissed his lips. There was nothing sexual about this kiss. The two shared passion as they celebrated their new bundles of joy. Fitz assisted Liv in taking a shower and getting comfortable and by the time they returned to her bed, Breelynn was awake and now ready to eat. Liv had studied and researched several ways to breastfeed and she and Fitz had already invested in two feeding pillows to assist in the process.

Of course, she was successful in her first attempt and as Breelynn finished her first meal with her mother, Bentley woke up and crunk the noise level to signal she too was hungry.

Breelynn cracked her eyes open as Liv broke the connection between breast and baby and she and Fitz finally got to see her eyes.

Same Grant blues as Bentley.

"Oh God…I need to run and stock up on ammunition. These beautiful ladies are gonna be trouble…." Fitz groaned. Liv smiled and kissed Breelynn as she traded with Fitz and got Bentley. Breelynn's sister proved to definitely be the feistier one as she grabbed onto Liv's gown and fingers as she ate and it would seem as though she were looking directly into her mother's eyes.

Liv moved Bentley to her lap and Breelynn was now on Fitz's lap. Both girls seemed to be looking at their respective parents faces and Fitz and Liv couldn't be happier.

This was the most beautiful and peaceful moment either of the adults had ever experienced in their lives.

AN: I did it! Sorry again for the delay…let's just say I have a lot going on and have been trying to get my life back in order before I try writing fictional lives.

Thank you very much for all the PMs and reviews checking on me. I really appreciate it and you have no idea how great it felt knowing you all care about me.

I will try updating WSD tonight, but I won't promise….

If there's a miracle, BRAVE will be updated too!

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