A/N: Hi guys! I'm back for a little! I had some free time so I figured why not! I hope you enjoy this update! Soooo happy that the Holidays are coming up!
Olivia, Fitz, and the children grew closer everyday that passed. It was now the end of November and they were due to move in two days and then head to Buffalo to spend Thanksgiving with Olivia's family. The children were really excited for that since they've never been to Niagara falls and it meant spending quality time with Fitz and Olivia, their "mom and dad". Lately, Fitz and Olivia have been busy with the cases they were currently working on. So, the children were rather with Mayba or Fitz's parents. It was Thursday night and Jerry had wanted to work in some handling skills with Fitz, but he's been so busy. So he finally went up to Fitz's study and went to ask him.
"Hey dad….." Fitz barely looked up from his paperwork and said hello to Jerry.
"So…..I was wondering…..You know since I made the team I wanted to work on my handles so I can start…"
"That sounds great buddy….I'm really swamped right now." Fitz said not looking up again.
"Yeah….I know, but you've been so busy and I just wanted some time with you on the ice you know." Jerry smiled trying to get Fitz's attention.
"Maybe some other time okay, this case is really important." Fitz responded reading through his paperwork.
Jerry just stared at Fitz in shock. Since Fitz was met with silence he looked up and saw a hurt Jerry.
"Jerry….look how ab….." Before Fitz could finish his sentence Jerry was too upset.
"Forget it….I don't even know why I asked." Jerry stated and stormed away.
"Jerry! I'M SORRY!" Fitz sighed and took off his reading glasses. He messed up, but this case was so important to him. He figured he'll make it up to Jerry later. What Fitz doesn't realize this just confirms all of Jerry fears of Fitz and Olivia not having enough time with him and his siblings. That they wouldn't want them after a while.
It hurt Jerry a lot that Fitz wouldn't even take time to look up from his paperwork to him. Soon Olivia called for dinner and Jerry put in his headphones and decided to everyone out. Music was his escape. Music helped him deal with whatever was bothering him. When Olivia called for dinner again and it was only Karen that came down she knew something was wrong. Fitz was busy so she'll bring him up a plate, but Jerry didn't show up. Olivia lightly knocked on Jerry's door and no answer. She knocked again and decided to head in and she saw the boy having his air pods in. She instantly knew something was bothering Jerry. So, Olivia shook him lightly and Jerry opened his eyes.
"Jerry….Are you okay…..?"
"I'm fine." Jerry murmured.
"No, you are not fine…..What's the matter tell your mamma." Olivia gave Jerry a warm smile.
"I don't know mom…...I went into dads study…..Because you guys have been working a lot lately…..I just wanted to spend some time with him…..I tried to be really nice about it….I promise…..But…..He didn't even look up from his paperwork…I don't even know why I tried….I knew he would be too busy for us….." Jerry wiped a tear that came out of his eyes. He tried to be strong, but he was allowed to be vulnerable as well! Olivia took him into her arms and held the crying boy. Damn it Fitz she thought. This was not okay and she's going to storm a=into that stupid after the kid were fed. She convinced Jerry to have some dinner and head downstairs. After they were done having dinner the children got to their rooms. Olivia cleaned up and stormed into Fitz's study.
"FITZGERALD THOMAS GRANT THE THIRD! HAVE YOU LOST YOUR DAMN MIND? That boy was trying to reach out to you and YOU DIDN'T EVEN GIVE HIM THE TIME OF DAY TO EVEN LOOK UP AT HIM? Do you need to have your head examined? Last time I checked you promised the kids to never have work interfere with your time with them. All he wanted was to spend some time with you Fitz, how hard is it for you to understand." Olivia was so angry she was breathing heavy.
"I know…..I've been sitting here contemplating on how I can make it up to him…..I messed up I know…..I'm new at this and I didn't think….I'm so sorry…." Fitz hung his head in shame.
"You are a great man…..And even great men are allowed to mess up….Come here." Olivia held out her hand. Fitz walked into Olivia's waiting arms and just held her. She knew how much of a perfect dad he wanted to be for them, but things like this she did not tolerate.
"Fitz….I know this case is stressing you out….But taking thirty mintues with your son isn't going to lose you the case….."
"I know Livvie….I guess just got carried away…..How is he? Is he upset ...?"
'You could say that….." Olivia didn't want to hurt his feelings more.
"I'm going to go speak to him…..Make sure this doesn't happen again...I would die for those kids….."
"I know Fitz...I know…." Olivia held his face and kissed him. They had their little make out session and Olivia headed to the bedroom to catch up on some shows she fell behind on. Fitz finally walked over to Jerry's room and knocked. Jerry answered and Fitz walked in.
"Jerry…...Before you say anything let me get this point across...please...I am so sorry….I didn't mean to hurt your feelings…..Nothing means more to me then Olivia and you guys…..You guys are my world and I am so sorry I was too caught up….I didn't mean it….I promise from this day forward if you feel like I am too busy and want to spend time with me tell me okay? The last thing I want you to think is that I don't have time for you guys…..I love you son….."
"I love you too dad…..Apology accepted…." Jerry hugged Fitz and squeezed tight.
"I'll tell you what….Tomorrow after school we'll go to the ice rink and shoot around….Just us two!" Fitz looked at his boy.
"You mean it?"
"It's a done deal. I'm picking you up from school and we are going." Fitz hugged Jerry again and bid him goodnight. Then he walked into his bedroom to find Olivia asleep. She was so beautiful. He was a lucky man.
Fitz went to shower and when he came out Olivia was up. She smiled at him and he went over to her. Most of their stuff was packed up ready for the move, so Fitz went over to kiss Olivia and went to grab a pair of boxers. When he came back just in his boxers Olivia smirked. She grabbed his neck and kissed him.
"Hmmmm….." Olivia said playing with Fitz's hair.
"You sir need a haircut. it's getting a little long."
"I know! I'll get it done tomorrow."
"How did your talk go?"Olviia asked.
"It went great we are going to ice skate tomorrow, just us guys." Fitz laughed. They walked a little bit more and headed to bed.
Friday was a long day and after Fitz and Jerry hit the ice they were really tired. When they got home they both took naps. When the boys woke up they helped Olivia pack up the last of their stuff and the movers would be here tomorrow. Everything was packaged up and so Olivia and Fitz decided to build tents and they all slept outside. Perfect end to the week. In the morning the movers came and got everything. The family drove over to their new home and it was beautiful. It was all decorated and ready to go.
The kids ran up to their rooms and were so happy. Karen's room was painted light pink with a Sleeping Beauty themed because it was her favorite princess. Jerry's room was sports themed, but mainly hockey and he loved it. For Teddy's nursery was adorable. It had stars, moons, and planets hanging off of the sealing. The room was painted light blue and he was so happy. Olivia almost fainted when she saw the master bedroom and was so impressed. The closet was so big and their bedroom was huge. It was a dream come true. There was the viewing room, the drawing room, and more. Downstairs there was a bigger game room, theater room, mini bar, and a big wine cellar for Olivia.
"Fitz…..You didn't have to...This is too much…..I'm going to cry…..I love you so much…."
"I love you so much….I would do anything for you guys." Fitz kissed his girl and they continued to explore the house. He had an indoor and outdoor pool and hottub installed. He wanted the best for his family. Soon his parents, William and his family, and Cece and her family were over to help unpack and bring the family food. They were all in awe of the house and loved all of the time and detail Fitz put into it. Everyone got to work and by the end of the night all of the unpacking was done and they were all moved in.
After dinner Fitz started a fire by the pit and everyone was sitting around it. He looked over to Karen and winked at her.
"Mommy…..can you make me a smore?" Karen tugged on Olivia's hand.
"Sure love." Olivia smiled and got up with Karen. Soon Jerry and Teddy came over and stood next to Olivia.
"Hey mom! That's such a pretty necklace!"
"Thank you honey, your dad gave it to me!"
"Really? Does it hold anything inside?"
"Hmmm that's a good question….I'm not too sure."
"Well why don't you find out!" Jerry and Karen both said with a "Yeaaaa" from Teddy. Olivia started to examine the locket and soon she opened it and there was a ring. It was probably the most beautiful ring she's ever seen. It was a diamond ring band with a heart shaped rose gold diamond. Fitz knows how much she loves rose gold.
"Hey mom...Turn around." Jerry smiled and there was Fitz on one knee.
"Olivia Carolyn Pope…..How do I even start without crying. I love you so so much and you mean the world to me." At this point Fitz started to cry.
"Before meeting you, I thought I was going to be alone for the rest of my life and I was okay with that. But, when you stormed into my life…..That all changed….I love how smart you are, I love how patient you are, I love how you smile, I love how you can make me feel better by smiling at me…..You love me at my best and you love me at my worst….And for that Livvie I still cannot comprehend…..You are the perfect mother to our children….I'd be lost without you….Will you marry me?"
"Yes…" Olivia wiped Fitz tears and kissed Fitz. He got up put the ring on her finger and hugged her tightly.
"I have something for you." Fitz whispered. He directed his attention to the outdoor screen that came out. Soon Halo by Beyonce started to play. It was a video of Olivia at the beach playing with the water and laughing, then it went to several videos of Fitz and Olivia, then them as a family, and more videos focused on Olivia. Olivia cried throughout the whole video because it was so beautiful and thoughtful. She loved his man so much.
"All this time I had the ring with me…."
"Yes, because from the moment I saw you...You were mine and I was yours….."