A/N-Sorry for the delay. I am back. I needed to close several stories, so I could concentrate on the stories that I planned to continue. Now that is done you should expect to see updates to stories every two weeks. I'll post updates to at least two stories, and rotate so each story is getting a regular update unless the muse has me concentrating on a story. I do have outlines for most of the stories, so I should be able to keep the muse flowing for all of them.

It was a brisk Saturday morning. She turned over and was not surprised to find herself in bed alone. It made her smile. Today she turned four months pregnant.

Since the night Fitz found out that she was expecting he had become an even more doting husband and father. As promised that night he had made love to her until she tapped out, but before going to sleep she told him how she found out she was pregnant.

It wasn't a dramatic story. She went to the doctor to get her annual physical, and her lab work showed that she was expecting. She immediately followed up with her OBGYN to confirm she was pregnant. She allowed her to perform the ultrasound to ensure that the baby was fine, but she did not look. The doctor did not turn the sound on to hear the heartbeat, but the monitor told her that the baby was healthy. She wanted to hear and see all of that with Fitz for the first time.

The day before the gala she had made a follow-up appointment. She had decided that instead of coming up with a big surprise she was going to tell him that she needed to get a check-up done to make sure that her lady parts were fine. Of course, during the ultra sound, he would see their baby. They still went through with the plan other than he already knew about the baby.

It would forever be engrained in her memory watching her husband looking at the little blimp on the screen. Watching his eyes go wide when he heard their baby's heartbeat would be a moment that she would forever cherish.

They had decided that they would wait until they were in their second trimester to tell everyone, but they were ready to share the news with Ella. She was pretty good at keeping secrets.

Olivia got out of the bed to get her day started. She used to be a morning person, but the baby liked to sleep in. Fortunately, she had a husband who was all too happy to take the morning shifts. That is why she woke up in bed alone. Fitz was taking Ella to dance practice.

That is how she found out that she was going to be a big sister. She likes to wear big shirts over her uniforms, so Fitz bought her a new shirt in her favorite color of lavender. That night after she went to bed they put the gift-wrapped shirt by her uniform.

It wasn't easy for Olivia, but she was up early so they could be in the kitchen when Ella found the shirt. As she made her way down to the kitchen she would never forget seeing her daughter run in the kitchen with the shirt.

As soon as they heard her running down the steps Fitz began to record. Fitz smiled as he watched Ella hug and hold onto Olivia for dear life. She kept asking if it was true. She was so happy for Olivia, and Fitz would never forget this moment. He didn't care that he was momentarily forgotten. Olivia had shared that Ella always wanted Olivia to have kids. She knew her dads had no plans to adopt anymore children, so Olivia's children would be her siblings. She didn't expect not to have her dads around. She missed them like crazy every day, but she knew this is what they would want for all of them.

Ella had run back up the stairs. That is when it dawned on Olivia that Fitz hadn't really shared in the moment, and she felt horrible. Fitz assured her that it was fine, but deep down she knows he felt left out. She has still been trying to make it up to him.

He has been her superman, and not only is she excited to finally share the news with her family and friends she also hopes that he will allow them to help some with the load since the only thing he has really allowed her to worry about is herself and the baby.

She finally made her way downstairs, and smiled at the newest addition to their family, Mila. Mila was Nelda's granddaughter. She was 19 years old. She had been bouncing around from job to job after dropping out of college. She wasn't comfortable with the college life. Her parents were unhappy with her choice, and kicked her out against Nelda's wishes. Nelda allowed her to move in with her. With Sharon's permission she was allowing her to help at their home. That is how the couple met her when they were over to dinner one day.

That night the couple got in bed thinking the same thing. After speaking with Sharon and Nelda to get their approval they sat down with Mila. They wanted to hire her to be their nanny/housekeeper. They didn't need either full-time. The job also came with an odd stipulation. She had to go to school at least part-time. They didn't care what she took up. She would live with them, and they also paid for her to have health care.

It was the best decision for all parties. Mila loved Fitz & Olivia. They were the big brother and sister she never had. From the moment she walked into their home they didn't treat her like the help. They gave her bedroom that was near the kitchen they used for entertainment, so she didn't have to walk to the other side of the house. She could make the room her own. They purchased her a new car to get around. Ella was great. She wasn't a spoiled rich girl. She had chores that she had to complete, and she was well rounded.

Olivia smiled as Mila walked over with her breakfast, "Thanks Mila…"

"Welcome, Fitz said that he has some errands to run to make sure that tonight is ready. He booked you a day at the spa."

"Thanks Mila. Do you have any plans today?"

"No, I was up early to make sure that the kitchen was ready for the cater tonight. I had cleaned most of the house yesterday, and I finished this morning. I have an assignment I am going to head to the library to work on."

"Thank you. I know I normally don't ask you to do as much, but the baby has me exhausted. I appreciate you keeping our secret."

"It is not a problem. You guys pay me well. Thank you for taking me in."

"You are not a stray Mila. Like your Nana said I believe one day your parents will come around. I understand that they are upset that you are not following the path they laid out for you, but you are still a responsible adult. Even when you dropped out of college you got a job. Now you are working, and taking classes. You have quickly become part of our family which is what we wanted."

"I don't know where I would be without Nana. Mama was always embarrassed that her mom was the help. She hated that Nana didn't aspire to be anything else, but she never asked Nana. She didn't know that Nana did got back to school, and get her GED. She would take classes. Mrs. Grant paid her well, and she paid for her classes like you are helping me with mine. She felt like she was taking care of family. She had a flexible schedule, and the list goes on. I can't say that I want to be a housekeeper/nanny forever, but I don't think that I am built to work in an office."

"That is okay. Find what makes you happy and stick with it. I know that you wished that your parents had your back, and I pray they eventually come back around. Until then you have your Nana, Fitz, myself, and our family. I noticed the other evening after dinner you were showing Karen your drawings."

Mila blushed, "It is really nothing…"

"I wouldn't call it nothing. You can do some much with art. You could be a graphic artist. I had a client who owns her own firm. I think you should consider it."

"Really…'

"Yes, and I also bought you this."

Mila unwrapped the box, and found the latest Mac Pro laptop. It would allow her to draw and design with ease.

She looked at Olivia in shock.

Olivia nodded, "Nelda told me you were saving your money to buy one, and she actually planned to buy you one for your birthday. I wanted to do this for you. You do more than we ask around here, and that is without the baby being here. Ella loves you, and I know the new baby will too. It is the least I can do, and I wanted to show you that your dreams are important. Even if you are the only one who believes don't stop although in your case that is not true."

"Thanks Liv…"

"Anytime…"

Breakfast ended up not agreeing with Olivia. By the time she returned from the spa she was drained so Mila stepped up make sure that the house was prepared for dinner.

Fitz walked in and didn't see his wife.

Mila looked at Fitz, "She was exhausted when she returned from the spa. I sent her upstairs to lay down, and she has been sleeping ever since."

Fitz looked around and saw the house was ready for dinner.

Mila smiled, "I have it under control. You just get Olivia up, so she can get ready for dinner, and I will help Ella."

"Thanks Mila. I owe you one."

Fitz made it to their room. It was the cutest site. She was curled up to his pillow, and she was holding her small baby bump. He couldn't resist taking a picture. He hated to wake her up. The baby had forced her to slow down. Something he would never do so he was grateful.

He finally made it over to the bed and kissed her head.

Olivia stirred and looked at her husband. He could see the panic in her eyes, because it dawned on her that she must have slept late.

He caressed her cheek, "Mila has it under control. You get yourself ready, and I'll handle our daughter and myself."

Before she could respond he was moving off the bed, but she grabbed his hand.

"I'm sorry…"

"For…"

"You having to take on so much."

"I am not taking on more. I am doing more right now, because our child demands you rest. When they get here you will be doing more at times. We are in this together. I don't care if I must do it all. If my family is happy then I am happy. Are you happy Liv?"

"More than words can explain."

"Then that is all that matters."

"I love you Fitz, and although I haven't shown it lately with the fatigue and morning sickness I am so glad we are having a baby."

"Me too babe."

Later, that night their family had arrived. She had decided on a seaside Rachel Pally Jamee open-shoulder maxi dress. With them being home, she paired it with her favorite cream cardigan sweater.

With Olivia's parents now able to travel they had not been home a lot which made it easier to hide the pregnancy. The Grant's had tagged along with them on several excursions. It made it easier for Olivia & Fitz to get them to agree to the dinner party.

Everyone was excited to see each other. Mila had greeted her grandmother who was invited to the dinner. She was headed to her room when the couple stopped her.

Fitz said, "You are part of this family. Thank you for helping out earlier, and before you ask we wanted you here tonight whether you had helped us earlier; so shower and change and head down while they are finishing the appetizers."

She nodded and rushed to her room to get dress. The couple continued to catch up with the family and friends while the food was being finished, and Mila was changing.

The couple thought went through several ideas to announce their pregnancy, but after little debate and a wonderful idea from their daughter they went with something simple, dinner. While catching up they were served mini quiche, mini sandwiches, and baby dill pickles.

The chef came in and announced dinner was ready. Fitz led everyone to their formal dining room. It was their first dinner party as a married couple in their new home.

They stared out with a salad made with baby spinach and baby tomatoes with a vinaigrette dressing.

When they finally got to the main course that included baby back ribs and baby corn Maya looked at her food. She then went over their food options throughout the night then she looked at her daughter who glowing, and while she had been happy since the day she met Fitz she knew this was different.

She didn't even realize she was crying, but he looked up at her daughter who as to the right of her. She whispered, "You are pregnant, aren't you?"

Everyone stopped and looked at Olivia.

She looked at Fitz and smiled. She stood up and took off her cardigan. When she turned to the side the room erupted as their family and friends realized this was no ordinary dinner party. The couple was announcing they were pregnant.

While it was laughs and tears at the Grant house things were beginning to unravel for Mellie and Jake. Since the pair had confronted Fitz & Olivia in private their affair was not immediately public knowledge thanks to Leo Bergen and Elizabeth North.

Olivia handled politicians from time to time, but she preferred to fix businesses. She felt like she sold less of her soul. The couple were a political animal, and Andrew's best chance of getting into office. The couple weren't shocked to hear from Olivia. She had sent business their way in the past, but they were surprised to hear who the possible client would be. They had to admit they had a newfound respect for the couple. They weren't sure if they would be helping Andrew if the shoe was on the other foot, but when Andrew called they took his case.

They took a similar page from Olivia's play book. They had Andrew focus on his campaign. He had only recently officially put his name in the ring, so it was easy to explain why Mellie was not on trail. Fitz & Olivia had been gracious enough to deliver a treasure trove of information on Mellie & Jake.

The time had finally come. Andrew was attending a huge fundraiser, and when the limo opened the media was shocked to see him step out of the limo alone. The only question he would answer is that he was no longer with Mellie. Before they could hound him as to why the media was alerted to breaking news. Mellie was pregnant, and it was suspected that Andrew may not be the father. When asked about it he stated that he had been advised, but was unsure who would have leaked the information. He was saddened when he heard the news, and asked for privacy while dealing with the revelation.

Behind the scenes Mellie had been forced to get a paternity test done as soon as she turned eight weeks. She tried to get out of it, but Andrew and Jake made it clear that neither of them would give her a dime until they knew who the father was. She knew it was Jake's, but knew he wouldn't accept her word so she had the test done confirming what she already knew.

When the results came back Andrew had her things removed from the home, and they were dumped at her apartment door like trash.

She didn't want a baby or to be a baby's mama, but this baby was her meal ticket. She wasn't sure what the future held for her and Jake. For all she cared he could put a check in the mail every month and be done with her if she could maintain the life that she was used to living.

Jake took the news hard that he was the father of Mellie's baby. Mellie's betrayal was one thing, but the fallout was even worse. Once news hit that Andrew had dumped Mellie due to their affair business was running out the door. Many of them to Fitz & Olivia. It was the final straw for his dad, and he was relieved of his duties for the near future. He knew that the only reason he wasn't fired out right is due to the baby.

He didn't think things could get much worse, but he was wrong.

The Grant household was in full celebration mode. The couple smiled as they looked at their emotional parents. It was wonderful to see how happy they were for them.

Maya & Sharon were already online looking at clothes with Ella who was so happy that she no longer had to keep the secret. She showed her grandparents the shirt, and told them how she found out. It then dawned on her that she never said much to her dad when she found out.

She walked over to him and climbed on his lap. He kissed her forehead. She loved that her parents still loved her the same. They told her that their family would only grow in size and love, and thus far they had kept that promise.

She looked at her dad, "That day I found out…"

"Was special for you and your mom. I know that you are happy, and that is all that matters. I love you kiddo. Go finish getting spoiled by your grandparents. You only have a few months left before you have to share the spoiling."

Ella laughed and went back to her grandparents.

Huck was not going to let Jake get away with the way that he had treated Olivia. Not just at the gala but period. He had been waiting for his time to get Jake back. He knew Olivia wanted him to take the high road, but he wasn't good at that when the ones he loved were hurt.

He was sitting in his office staring at the screen. They hadn't been home long from the dinner party. Kim owed Olivia a lot, because Olivia saved Huck. She helped him get back on his feet, and back to her and Javi. She was jealous for a brief second before realizing that they saw each other as siblings. She knew her husband, and he wanted Jake to pay.

She walked in and sat down his drink before hugging him. When she pulled apart she kissed his forehead. She leaned over and whispered, "Destroy him…"

Kim knew the power she held when it came to her husband. Olivia was the only other person who had that much control other than their son, but that was different.

She could have told him to let it go, and he would have, but Jake needed to feel the wrath.

A week after Fitz & Olivia had announced they were pregnant Olivia was working late in the office. The morning sickness was beginning to ease up, and she found that her energy was returning to almost normal. As normal as you can ask for being pregnant.

When the news hit that Mellie had an affair on Andrew with Jake it sends clients of the Ballard's running out the door. They were fielding calls left and right. Fitz didn't want to take on too much with the baby coming in a few short months. She planned to take an extended maternity leave, and he would be working part-time mostly from home. He didn't want to overwhelm their staff.

Olivia agreed with his decision, so she was looking at potential clients. She thought it might be best to take on clients who needed them more on a long-term basis. She hadn't left her office all day. Fitz had lunch delivered to her office.

Fitz had left to pick Ella up from school and get her to dance class. Normally she would be paying attention to the news, but she was too engrossed in the folders to see the breaking news.

Jake hadn't received a lot of heat for having an affair with Mellie. This was the second man that she had been exposed to cheating on, so the media was hounding her. To them he was just another man that she had gotten her claws into.

It was affecting the family business, but his personal image for the most part had received intact until today.

Olivia was so engrossed in work that she didn't see the breaking news, but Jake was sitting in his home office when the news broke.

He was floored as his past was now coming back to haunt him. The Ballard family was going to have a hard time keeping afloat after this piece.

The media had received hours of footage that showed that Jake was just as dirty as Mellie if not more. There were several videos of him being inappropriate with previous clients and potential clients. There were also videos of him groping employees. Many of them had quit, and it would now explain their high turnover rate. Some of the networks had reached out to the women who were more than happy to sit down for an interview.

All of it was sensational, but it was nothing compared to the videos that showed him being verbally abusive towards Olivia. She wasn't a wilting flower, but you could tell that his words affected her. He never praised her, and he constantly called her stupid for trying to make her firm successful instead of working for her dad.

There were videos of him trying to pressure her to talk to her dad about them going into business. Jake even told her that her dad didn't love her he tolerated her.

Jake couldn't believe this was happening. He was going to lose everything, and it was all Olivia's fault. He knew she had something to do with this. He was going to make her pay.

Fitz watched as the news broke. He knew that Olivia wasn't expecting this. He decided to take her something to eat, and make sure that she was okay emotionally.

Olivia got up to use the bathroom when she heard the door opened. She wasn't expecting a client, plus security would have alerted her. She had no way of knowing that the guard had been knocked out.

She then smiled thinking it was her husband. She could sure use a taste of him at this moment.

She walked around the corner to see Jake.

She looked at him with disdain, "What are you doing here?"

"Don't act like you don't know what you did?"

"I don't have time for this."

He then noticed she was pregnant. "Once again you lied to me."

"No, I didn't lie. I never said I didn't want children. I specifically said I didn't want us to have children. I wasn't going to be a single mom. If I am going to be a single parent I am not going to be in a loveless relationship. I would never have brought a child into that."

"Screw you."

"Been there. Done that. No thank you."

"Is that why you are ruining my life?"

"Nope, you are doing that all on your own."

"I can't believe you are standing there like you did nothing."

"Jake, for the last time I don't know what you are talking about. Get the hell out of my office, and never come back."

He started charging towards her, but when she turned to run she was back up against a wall. She knew she had to protect the baby, so she turned side ways just in case he tried to hit her.

Instead he grabbed her by her throat. She might have been pregnant, but she was still light.

Tears began to fall. She put her hands on her bump, and began to silently talk to the baby. She thought about her husband and daughter at home. If she was going to die tonight she refused to give him the satisfaction that she was dying in fear. She began to kick. She almost got him in the balls, and he had to ease up some.

It took him a moment to regain control. Just as he began to choke her again he felt a blow to his face forcing him to drop Olivia like a rag doll.

When Fitz walked into the office and saw the security guard just coming to he saw red. The guard was too disoriented to explain what happen other than saying that Fitz had run into the office, and he had pressed the red button alerting the police before he passed out again.

Fitz had rounded the corner, and saw Jake choking his wife to death. That was it for him. He had no sense of control when he threw that first blow. All he knew was that he had dropped his wife, and he continued to pummel Jake. He didn't even see his wife pass out. The police came running into the room, and saw Fitz beating Jake. They assumed that Fitz had flew into a rage after seeing his wife with Jake and was the culprit. He was arrested and taken in. Neither of the police officers had watched the news due to being on patrol. They were also new to the town, and not familiar with the families involved.

When he arrived at the station several of the detectives knew who he was. Due to that he was he wasn't put into a holding cell. He was put into an interview room, and as requested they called his dad who had promptly called Eli. The men headed down to the police station to take care of Fitz, and the women headed to the hospital to take care of Olivia.

When Maya walked into the hospital room with Janet she gasped seeing the hand print around her neck.

The doctor walked into the room.

She smiled at the moms, "Good evening, I am Dr. Walker. I am the OBGYN on duty tonight. I spoke with Olivia's doctor. We are good friends. I want to go ahead and ease your worries. The baby was in some duress from the stress. I gave Olivia a mild sedative to calm her down. Her blood pressure was through the roof, and if it remained that way her and the baby's life would have been in danger. She will have to remain her at least over night to monitor her and the baby's vitals, but otherwise I expect the rest of pregnancy to be fine."

Janet thanked the doctor. They both went over to the bed where Olivia stirred. When she saw her both her mom and mother-in-law the tears began to fall.

Maya kissed her forehead, "Stay calm ladybug. You need to relax for you and the baby."

She whispered, "Baby…"

"Is fine as long as you keep calm."

"Fitz…"

"Your dads are at the police station sorting things out."

She looked at them confused.

Maya explained, "Jake knocked the security guard out. He came to long enough to tell Fitz that Jake was in the office with you, and press the help button to alert the police. When the police arrived, they found the guard knocked out, you passed out, and Fitz beating the life out of Jake so they arrested him."

Olivia was in shock. Tears began to fall again.

Sharon grabbed her hand, "He won't be there long I promise you. Please rest. You know that is what he would want."

"Ella…"

"Is with her aunt and uncle. We just told her that you weren't feeling well for right now."

Olivia decided to let it go. Besides the medicine they gave her wouldn't allow her to keep her eyes open too much longer.

Fitz wasn't surprised to see how fast his dads got there. They walked in the door with two paramedics, and the police commissioner.

Fitz wasn't mad at the police. He understood how it looked. All that mattered was that the guard and Olivia was being treated. He didn't care what happened to Jake. If he took a charge, then so be it. He would find something else to do as long as he family was okay.

Fitz stopped the commissioner from apologizing, "I appreciate you coming down. I know my dad got you out of bed. I'm sure that they had Huck to pull the footage."

He nodded, "I'm not upset with the officers. They did their job. Is Liv being treated?"

Eli nodded, "Maya sent me a message. They gave her something to calm her down, so they could get her blood pressure under control. Her and the baby are doing fine. They will have to remain the hospital at least overnight for observation."

"Good, and the guard."

"Serious concussion, but he will be fine."

"Then that is all that matters."

The paramedics looked at his hand, "I am pretty sure you broke your hand. I think the adrenaline has you so worked up you can't feel anything, but we need to get over to the hospital soon."

He looked at the commissioner, "What are the charges right now?"

"None, we have the video, and while he did attack your wife you did assault him once you got him off her. Right now, I asked Huck not to release or erase the video. Your father and I are going to speak to his dad in the morning. Jake was in surgery to repair some broken bones, but we will be able to tell you tomorrow the outcome. Right now, you go take care of your hand, and then your family. Let us worry about the Ballard's."

Fitz nodded

Big Jerry thanked the paramedics, and informed them they would take his son to the hospital.

Before they walked out the door Elli hugged his son-in-law, "I don't care the cost I will take care of this son. Thank you for saving my baby."

He looked at his father in law, "Pops, I don't care what happens to me. All that matters to me in my family."

"I know. We will take care of things."

They made it to the hospital where an X-ray confirmed that he had indeed broken his hand. It wouldn't require surgery, but he would be in a cast for six weeks. Once the door got him in his cast he was taken to Olivia's room.

He walked in the room, and shared a long embrace with both of his moms. He wiped their tears. He held Maya longer, and whispered something in her ear that made her sob. She just held him tighter.

Hearing her mom cry made Olivia wake up. Initially no one noticed that she was awake. She saw her husband with his hand in a cast. It was then she remembered that Jake had gotten his hands firmly back around her throat. He had every intention of killing her. She said a silent prayer, and next thing she knew she was on the floor. Her husband was pounding Jake, but between Jake choking her and her the stress of the situation she passed out.

Now as she looked on she smiled for the first time that evening. Her husband promised he would always come for her, and he had. She didn't know how he knew she needed him. She didn't care. All that mattered was that he was okay.

He could feel when she began to wake up. he looked at her and winked as he hugged her mom.

They spent some time with their parents before they headed out.

Olivia got a text from her sister that Ella was having trouble sleeping. She was really worried about them. Olivia thought about covering her neck in make-up, but decided to be partially honest with her.

Olivia could tell that her sister was having trouble keeping her emotions together, but Teddy was strong for Ella and Kimberly. Fitz would have to thank his brother for manning up even though he could see the worry in his eyes.

Olivia knew their daughter. Due to her circumstances she worried. She needed to be reassured.

Olivia looked at her daughter on the camera, "Ella, how about once the doctor tells me that your sibling and I are okay that we go out to lunch at your favorite restaurant, and daddy finally takes us to see Coco.

Fitz nodded and agreed. He was relieved to see her relax, and get off the phone.

Olivia looked at her sister, "I am fine. No more crying. My handsome husband saved me."

Teddy smiled, "Best man I ever known…"

Olivia and Kimberly agreed.

Once they got off the phone Olivia looked at her husband, "How much trouble are you in?"

"I don't know. I don't care. Our dads are handling it, and I am taking care of my family."

Olivia decided to let it go for now. She asked, "Do you know what set him off?"

Fitz was confused, but it dawned on him when Olivia was going through client files she didn't have the television on, so she could concentrate. She had no idea about the leaked footage.

He turned on the television. For the first time she watched the footage that likely set Jake off. She now understands why he thinks she did it.

They looked at each other. They knew that they had nothing to do with the footage, but deep down their gut told them who did.

At the same time, they said, "Huck…"

When they turned around he was standing in the door.

A/N-I am stopping it there. How do you think the couple will handle what Huck did? The fall out continues. Check out her pregnancy reveal dress on Twitter kimberl17711667