After everything they had been through winning the second term of his presidency did not only validate that he had always been the right man for the job but it also gave Fitz the confidence he needed to not only enjoy it but take risks. Between him and Liv his agenda for the next four years were long and ambitious. He was finally being the president he always wanted to be. The man he dreamed to be worthy of Olivia Pope. It had become clear that they challenged and brought out the best in each other in all aspects.

Despite Liv's rising approval rates she and the rest of the Gladiators had hung up their armour once and for all. Just before Fitz's inauguration for second term each were offered a position in his office. Olivia had taken on the position of Communications Director after their current one resigned after his first term, Harrison had slipped in as her Deputy. Quinn had jumped in as Press Secretary and Abby had jumped on board as part of Fitz's legal counsel. Huck joined the Secret Service and became Liv's main Agent. Which they all knew whether or not he was a part of the Secret Service he would be her main protector as he always has been and they knew he always would be.

"Ms Pope, I'm so sorry to interrupt you but I can't get him to settle down." Bridget, Teddy's new Nanny came in with a crying Teddy in her arms.

"Lee-vee!" He cried out reaching for her.

"Hey little man, are you giving Bridget a hard time? That's not like you." Liv said taking him in her arms.

"He's been calling for you the moment he woke up."

"You have? What can Livi do for you baby?" Teddy answered by resting his head on her shoulder and draping his arm around her neck.

"Bridge, why don't you take the rest of the afternoon off. I'll take him." Olivia saw her hesitate,

"It's okay, you haven't had any time to yourself since you started. Mr Grant won't mind. I promise."

"Thank you." Bridget said gratefully before leaving Liv and Teddy to their own devices.

"Hey Liv did you get the revised copy of my speech for the gala. Hello little man." Fitz said not entirely surprised to see his youngest child wrapped around his girlfriend. Liv smiled sheepishly at him.

"He woke up crying for me and she couldn't settle him. And yes I got it and it's perfect. It's ready to go."

"You spoil him. That's why he has a nanny Liv."

"Tell me if the shoe was on the other foot you wouldn't do the same." She challenged knowing she got him.

"Okay okay. Is he okay?"

"Yeah he just wanted to snuggle didn't you buddy?" Teddy just watched her intently.

"Enamored by the great Olivia Pope, yet another fallen Grant man." Fitz teased.

"Your Daddy thinks his funny. We'll see how funny he thinks he is when I go home tonight." She said playfully to Teddy who just smiled at her.

"You don't play fair." Fitz replied with a pout.

"That'll teach you for being mean to Liv right buddy?"

"Daddy's sorry and he takes it back," he said wrapping them both in his arms. He dropped his lips to her temple and hugged them tighter.

"Apology accepted but I do have to go home tonight. I am running out of clothes and I need to pack for Camp David this weekend."

"You wouldn't have this issue if you just moved in." He pointed out while she rolled her eyes at him stepping out of his embrace. Though he often joked about it, he never really asked and she was never quite sure how serious he was. Sure they missed each other when they spent the night apart and yes those nights were becoming fewer and far between but she wasn't quite sure he was ready for that step and it was too big for it to be something they fell into for convenience.

"Liv," Fitz said somewhat worriedly knowing that something was on her mind. Before she could answer the door to her office swung open as Gerry and Karen entered making a beeline towards them to greet them with a hug hello.

"Hey Liv, you ready?"

"Yes I am." She answered as Karen held her arms out to her little brother.

"Ready for what?" Fitz asked.

"We're going shopping for school stuff. I need new cleats."

"They both need new clothes because they're both growing like weeds. Huck and Tom have arranged it all. We'll be safe." She assured him as both grinned excitedly. They loved doing normal every day stuff and Liv fought to make sure that their life be as normal as possible.

"You have a meeting in the situation room at 6:30 so we'll probably just eat out. I've arranged for dinner for you guys while you're in there as I suspect you'll be there awhile."

"Why don't I ever get to go to your little escapades of normalcy?" Fitz protested playfully.

"Because your presence comes with sharp shooters and ambulances." Karen answered simply.

"Ah that. Well have fun. Gerry you have my card. Don't let Liv spoil you three rotten."

"I will attempt to use it Dad but you try and convince Olivia Pope to do anything she doesn't want to."

"I'm right here you guys." Gerry draped an arn aroubd her shoulder,

"We love you Liv."

"Yeah I know. Say goodbye to your Dad and we'll head off." Liv picked up Teddy's baby bag along with her handbag. The three Grant children went to give their father a hug goodbye.

"Bye Baby," Liv said giving Fitx a quick kiss on the lips. Just as she was about to walk off Fitz gently pulled her back into his arms and hugged her tightly.

"Love you,"

"Love you too." She replied caressing the curls on the back of his head.

After the inevitable looks of curiousity they eventually blended in with the crowd as best they could. Liv's strategy was the more exposure they had the interest would die down eventually and it had. Seeing the first family out and about was no longer a rare novelty but a norm. They went to get Gerry's cleats first before clothes shopping. She encouraged them to pick out what they wanted while she picked up a few things too and arranged to meet by the dressing rooms she had closed up for them. Liv gave Teddy a snack while they sat on the couch waiting for Gerry and Karen to emerge from their respective dressing room. She couldn't help but laugh as they both offered each other advice on what would look good. They paraded in front of Teddy and Liv with their choices who gave her thumbs up or thumbs down. She took a few photos and sent them to Fitz so that he wouldn't feel so left out. Many pants, tops, dresses, sweaters, jackets, shoes and basics later Tom, Jack and Huck loaded up the SUV Liv drove. Not wanting to engage in an argument with Fitz she allowed Gerry to use his card under the condition she got to purchase an outfit for each of them. By tye time they arrived at their favourite diner all of them were starving. Huck, Tom and Jack included.

"Liv I really like the dress you got. It's beautiful. Dad's jaw is going to drop when he sees you in it." Liv smiled as Gerry nodded in agreement.

"Thanks Guys." She too managed to pick up a few things for herself.

"Are you ready for your first horse riding lesson?" Gerry asked with a smirk knowing she was nervous.

"Yes thank you," she replied throwing a napkin in his direction.

"You'll be fine Liv," Karen assured her patting her arm.

"Thank you honey. At least one of you supports me." She said poking her tongue out at Gerry who just laughed knowing that she wasn't really mad at him.

When Fitz finally made it back to the residence it was almost midnight. He checked on the kids as he did every night and headed to his bedroom hoping that Liv was there. He sighed with disappointment to find his bedroom empty. Instead of Liv asleep on his bed he found a note on his pillow. Olivia wasn't surprised when her phone began to ring.

"I love you too. But I would rather have you here than your note."

"Hello to you too Fitzgerald." She greeted dryly ready for the whining headed her way.

"I told you I was going home. You know why,"

"I do. I just miss you when you're not here."

"I miss you too. But we do work together and we are together almost all the time."

"I know." Fitz let out another sigh.

"How did it go?" She asked,

"I may have to take us to war Liv."

"Oh baby I'm sorry. I know it's the last thing you want to do." Liv knew how hard he tried to keep the country from going to war.

"Fitzgerald no one has ever tried so hard to keep a country from going to war as you. I know that if this is the solution you have come up with I know it's your last resort. Stop beating yourself up over this."

"Thank you Livi."

Fitz could barely contain his excitement and anticipation for the few days they were going to be away in Camp David. No work, just their family. By the time Marine One came to pick them up the rest of them had caught up to his excitement. Time away from the White Houde were few and far between. When Fitz had talked to Cyrus about taking a few days off just to be with the family, he was happy to make it happen. To say that Cyrus Beene had gotten soft post heart surgery would be an understatement.

Fitz woke early the following morning to the empty spot where Liv had been. He lay awake waiting for her assuming she was in the bathroom when she hadn't returned he went in search of her. He checked the bathroom, the kids room, the kitchen and lounge room. When she was nowhere to be found indoors he knew immediately where she would be. He went back to the room to throw his sweats and running shoes on.

It was the first time she had been back to Camp David since they had said goodbye to Lily. During the campaign she had managed to avoid it altogether with other commitments that would conveniently present themselves. As Marine One approached Camp David he had noticed that she had grown quiet and though she kept up an appearance for the kids he saw right through her. Fitz took his hooded sweater off and handed it to her startling her. She looked up at him and gave him a small smile as she gratefully slipped on his sweater taking a moment to breathe him in. Fitz sat behind her and wrapped his arms around her as she snuggled comfortably in his chest.

"Is it too hard to be here?" He asked feeling terrible that he didn't even think to ask if she was ready to be back at Camp David. Olivia shook her head.

"No. The first time was bound to be hard right? You come here every time you're in Camp David," she stated pointing at the row of small stones he had left behind each time he visited.

"Yeah. Before you and I got back together it was the place I felt most connected to you." Olivia tightened the arns that were wrapped around his middle.

"I wish we got to keep her." She murmured somewhat unnecessarily as he nodded hugging her tighter.

"Me too Livvie."

"I never thought we'd get here." She admitted.

"Me too."

"I love you Fitz."

"And I love you so much Livvie. After everything we have been through I can't imagine living a day without you in it. Marry me Liv?" Olivia froze and spun around to face him. He pulled out a ring out of his pocket and held it out to her. Instinctively Olivia threw her arns around his neck and definitively uttered the word yes. Fitz laughed hugging her tightly before slipping the ring on her finger.

"It's beautiful Fitz," she said holding it up to the moonlight to admire it.

"It was my Mom's engagement ring. Not to big Gerry but her high school sweetheart. They were engaged and he went to war and never made it back. She always said that it was a once in a lifetime kind of love and that if ever I found that person I should never let her go. I could never bring myself to give this ring to Mellie. It represented a dream that I knew she didn't fill. It was a dream that remained unfulfilled till you walked into my life. I'm sorry it took me to so long to give to its rightful owner. The owner of my heart." Olivia brought her lips to his and to his forehead. Her eyes fell to the ring once more as though she was scared of she looked away it would just be a dream.

"It's real baby." Fitz assured her. Olivia grinned and settled back in his arms.

"Wow."

"I know right? We're finally here. I can't wait to tell the kids."

"Do you think they'd be okay with it?" She asked worriedly.

"They'll be ecstatic. It was Karen who suggested Mom's ring thinking I hadn't through about it. Don't worry Liv, they are going to be excited."