Hello everyone, I hope all is well. This is a sequel to With or Without prejudice. The story picks up a month after the wedding and life is happening around them and to them. Let's see where things go now that they're husband and wife, and learning to navigate life changes. Enjoy!

Olivia is heading home from the hair shop, having just gotten her mane tamed. This time she's back to her kinky twist do, and she loves it. As she rides along blaring her tunes in the background; she looks at her left hand, and smiles. She takes a breath and thinks about how life has been for the last 30 days for her and her husband.

They both returned to work right after their honey moon, and have hit the ground running. The work load between them has been fierce, and both are very appreciative for Vanessa's presence in their lives. Without her there's no way they would've had a prepared meal every day.

Olivia returned to an office with some disgruntled ADA's because of changes Bella made in her absence, Olivia would've never approved. One issue in particular that was causing the most drama, was having each ADA proof their own files and log them daily, something Bella does herself; but isn't something most attorney's do. Because of the time it takes to get done, and with the case load the office currently has due to the resources they used for the Becker case, it wasn't the most plausible idea.

After putting out that fire, and letting Bella know she completely overstepped her bounds with the process change she enacted in her absence. She also had to deal with the complaints she received from her staff about the level of back log of cases they were facing, with no end in sight. She had to admit it was severe.

She understood they needed help and she also wanted to make sure the cases were handled correctly, and efficiently. So, she did the unexpected by some, and threw her hat in the ring. She worked much longer hours daily herself, even some weekends to help close the gap. Which meant less time at home with her husband. First it was missing lunches, then it was missing dinners.

She felt bad about spending so much time at work, and not with him. But she had a sense of obligation to the office. They needed her to help out if they were ever going to dig themselves out of this backlog hole. As a result of the distance between them at home. The stress build-up between them began, and was unrelenting for a few days before he proved once again, they're in this together.

Instead of giving her a hard time about their schedules, with hers proving to be the most difficult to manage. He didn't make her feel bad, or fight with her about it. One night while working late, and calling to tell him she wouldn't be home for dinner.

He showed up at her office with a picnic basket of food, a bottle of wine and a blanket. It was the sweetest and one of the most romantic things she could remember anyone ever doing for her. When she asked him why he did it, he plainly said, "I wanted to have dinner with my wife; so if you can't come to me. I'm more than willing to come to you."

She remembers her heart skipping a beat when he made that statement; she couldn't help but feel unbelievably sexy in the moment. Ergo, post dinner. They christened her office couch, and her desk, despite other people being in the office working. Perhaps it was the thrill of potentially getting caught, or being heard by others. But that was agreeably one of the best sessions they'd ever had, and to her, solidified them once again as a team.

As if that effort wasn't enough to relieve her from her guilt. He managed to wow her even more by ordering dinner for her and her team, three times a week, and stopping by to chat with her too from time to time. Again, making the effort to be with her and there for her; letting her know he understands and supports her endeavors.

She recalls all the ladies commenting on how attractive and attentive he was to her, and how the gentlemen sort of complained that he was making all men look bad with his antics. Some even challenged he'd stop that after a while; saying they're newlyweds so it's all a part of the initial show.

But, many of the ladies didn't buy it and cited, not all men are romantic for the purpose of sex, or because they're following a script. Some are romantic because they just are, and because they are really in love. Although she agreed with the ladies, she made certain to stay out of their conversations; she didn't wish to add any flames to the fire. She knows her man is genuine and his actions are from his heart; which makes her love and appreciate him even more.

The bickering between her male and female staffers about her husband's motives made her shake her head on one hand, in disbelief. But beam with pride on the other. She remembers thinking, yes, he's one of the good ones if not the best one, and he's all hers.

In getting past that situation the next issue arising over the last few weeks was this all occurring in the midst of softball season. She initially considered not playing because she was stretched so thin; but she's played every season for the last 7 years, and couldn't see herself not playing.

After deciding to pull back; the coach advised her she could come and play whenever she could. Because they loved having her in the locker room. She treasured their support; so as a result she decided to keep her spot on the roster.

This was a discussion she and Fitz had, and one that he surprisingly agreed with; as long as she tapped out if she began to feel too pressured. She couldn't believe how sweet he was being to her. Despite their hit and miss schedules, and his unbelievable effort to make it work for them. He was still backing her desire to play softball.

With the recent developments though; she's glad she kept her spot on the team. Because thanks to her office staff's dedication, and her own hard work. Lately the days are getting shorter for her at work, and she's back to a Monday through Friday schedule starting this week, just in time for a three day Labor Day Weekend.

This holiday weekend is a welcomed break, because they really need some reboot time. Especially with Fitz recently being selected for a gruesome, and popular murder trial. The defendant is a 21 year old upper middleclass female, who is suspected of killing her family.