Finding the dress was the start of getting the ball rolling for the wedding. She and Fitz had decided to get married on the Rose Garden with only their closest friends and family, followed by an intimate reception. That evening however there was a ball in celebration of their marriage where the masses would be attending.

For safekeeping and away from curious eyes, Olivia kept her dress at her parents house. She had asked Ellie to be her Maid of honour and for Karen to be a bridesmaid. Gerry was standing beside Fitz's as his best man. Gabby, was of course their flower girl, and Uncle Stephen was going to be carrying her in.

"So you all ready for tomorrow?" Fitz asked. It was the night before their wedding and Olivia was staying at her parents with Ellie and Gabby.

"I sure am. Are you?"

"I've been ready for years Liv."

"Well it's all official tomorrow."

"It sure is."

"I never thought we'd ever get here." She confessed.

"There were some days when I wondered if we would make it, but there was never one day where I questioned whether I wanted it. I always knew that we were endgame, I had just hoped and prayed you wouldn't give up on me."

"Well here we are."

"We certainly are. What are you ladies up to tonight?"

"Well Stephen's staying the night with Georgia, karaoke and popcorn have appeared before me, so I would say that there will be lots of laughing at the very least. What are the Grant's up to tonight?"

"Sounds like a hoot. We're having a dance off."

"Excuse me?" Olivia said laughing,

"Karen's favourite game, Dance Central."

"Oh on Kinnect? And I am missing out? You tell Karen she better take video footage."

"I am telling her nothing of the sort. Anyway, I better go. I just wanted to call you to say hi."

"Hi Baby."

"I'll call you later tonight to say goodnight. Enjoy your Karaoke."

"Enjoy your Dance off."

"You're mocking me."

"I'm not."

"Liar."

As soon as Fitz got off the phone Liv called Karen,

"Hey sweetheart, "

"Hey, we miss you guys. It's so quiet here."

"We miss you too. So I heard you've challenged your Dad to a dance off." Karen broke into a grin,

"I sure did. Would you like video footage?" she asked knowingly,

"I love you, have I told you that recently?"

"You tell me all the time, but I am way ahead of you. Both Ger and I are camera ready."

"Good girl. I'll let you go before he catches you on the phone. I'll see you tomorrow sweetheart. "

"Hey Liv,"

"Yes honey,"

"We're finally going to be a family."

"We are sweetheart. I can't wait."

"Me too."

"I love you sweet girl."

"I love you too Liv. Good night." Karen replied just as Fitz walked into the room. His heart melted at their exchange.

Stephen had walked into the kitchen just as Olivia had hung up from talking to Karen.

"Can you believe this is actually happening?" she said to Stephen,

"I can. You deserve it Liv. It may not have been an easy road, but you're here and it's only bound to get less complicated."

"He says as I marry the leader of the free world?"

"Well at least you don't have to be apart anymore,"

"There is that."

"I'm happy for you Liv. I truly am."

"Well it's only taken you about a year not to want punch him in the face," she said dryly,

"Well…he's proven himself. But, he hurts you, I break his knees."

"Thank you Stevie, for always being by my side. I don't know what I would have done without you especially these last few years."

"You'll never have to find out. You and Me forever and always remember?"

"And then some."

The night turned out to be a fun one for both Fitz and Olivia. While Karen sent Olivia footage of Fitz's dancing, Ellie was sending Fitz footage of Olivia doing a rather impressive rendition I will survive with her Mom. It was a little after midnight when they started dropping like flies so Eunice had sent them all off to bed. Olivia and Ellie were sharing Ellie's room.

"I have something for you." Ellie said with a yawn grabbing something out of her top drawer.

"It's for your something new."

"Thanks Monkey, I have something for you too." Olivia said digging into her handbag. The both grinned at each other before exchanging presents.

"You first," Ellie prodded. Olivia opened the box and gasped. It was a delicate white gold anklet with one charm that held an O, an E and a Heat.

"It's beautiful. "

"It's so that you'll always have me with you."

"Oh sweetheart, you'll always be with me." Olivia said hugging her little sister tightly.

"Now open mine." Ellie opened the small box that Olivia had handed her.

"Oh Ollie, it's beautiful." Ellie said pulling out a white gold locket.

"Open it," Ellie opened it to find a photo of the two of them in it.

"It's so you will always remember, wherever I am, no matter how long it's been we've seen or spoken to each other, that I am always with you."

"Thank you Ollie."

Abby arrived early the next morning to help Olivia get ready. For someone who was about to get married she was eerily calm. They had a rather early ceremony to be able to fit in all the official obligations.

"Morning Sweetheart,"

"Morning," Olivia replied with a smile,

"Not long to go."

"Yep, I'll see you in a couple of hours."

"I can't wait."

"Me too."

The wedding ceremony was small, intimate and beautiful. For a moment they could forget he was the president and just enjoy the union of their two families.

"You are certainly better at waltz than whatever moves it was you were busting last night." Olivia teased as they danced their first dance as husband and wife at their wedding reception.

"Ouch!" he said feigning hurt,

"I can't believe my little princess sold me out."

"Well if it makes you feel better, I believe my little sister sold me out too."

"That she did. I have to say, you and your Mom should take that show on the road."

"Really, would you like to tell my mother that yourself?"

"Ahh, no!"

"I didn't think so."

"Have I told you how amazing you look?"

"I believe the jaw dropping at the sight of my dress, and the fact that you've been pawing at me for hours when you think no one is looking has indicated your approval of my presentation." Olivia said teasingly.

"I am only human," he replied with a smirk.

"We finally did it."

"We did. I can't wait for the rest of our lives." He said kissing her on the forehead.

"Me too. Me too."

So there it is… I think this is a good of a place as any to end this. Thank you to you guys who have faithfully followed this story and reviewed. Have an amazing festive season. Be blessed always!