Karen walked into the residence and sat on the couch.

"Listen Dad before you and Liv say anything reporters swormed my school asking me how I felt about your divorce and marriage to Liv."Karen said.

"I'm sorry I didn't want you to find out like this."Fitz replied.

"I'm sorry too Karen."Olivia said.

"We already knew that things were different between you and Mom."Karen replied.

"What do you mean Kar?"Fitz asked.

"You and Mom never acted like you were in love with each other Jerry and I saw how other parents interacted with each other and you and Mom were never like that.

"It wasn't until the trail that we saw you and Liv interact like those other parents.

"I'm not upset you and Mom are divorced, she put her ambition ahead of her duty as a mother it doesn't surprise me that Teddy thinks his nanny is his mom.

"I'm glad you made Liv apart of the family though truthfully Jerry and I considered her that a long time ago.

"That's part of the reason I called her when I was in trouble because I knew she would be there to help me."Karen said.

"I know I'm not your mom I care very much about you and Teddy and am glad you felt comfortable enough to call me when you were in trouble."Olivia replied.

"No your better at that then my mom actually."Karen said.

"I'm not trying to replace your mom she's always going to be your mom."Olivia replied.

"Oh, I know that."Karen said.

"I'm just glad you're not upset I was worried you would be mad at me."Fitz replied.

"No Dad I'm fine with this. welcome to the family Liv."Karen said.

"Thanks sweetie."Olivia replied.

"Teddy is still young he won't understand this now I'll explain it when he's a little older."Fitz said.

"We'll do it together."Olivia replied.

"Did you say anything to the reporters?"Fitz asked.

"No,I just kept on walking."Karen said.

"Alright go ahead to your room Liv and I will handle the press."Fitz replied.

"Sure thing Dad."Karen said.

Karen goes to her room leaving Fitz and Olivia alone.

"I honestly thought she would be upset with me and Mellie."Fitz replied.

"I know i thought she would too i mean she was lashing out after Jerry died."Olivia said.

"They were just so close when we learned we were expecting Karen we sat Jerry down and told him he was going to have a very important job being a big brother and he took it seriously."Fitz replied.

"I know they had a great relationship one that reminds me of Ant and I."Olivia said.

"Yes, seeing the two of you reminds me of Jerry and Karen so much."Fitz replied.

"I hope Karen and Teddy will be as close to our kids when we have them."Olivia said.

"I'm sure they will."Fitz replied.

"I mean I know a lot of kids don't like their stepmom's but I'm glad I was able to form a bond with Karen and Jerry."Olivia said.

"I knew it on the trail and was reminded when you told me what those people called Karen."Fitz replied.

"They had no right Karen was in pain all of you were."Olivia said.

"I know it's sad they didn't even think twice of what it could mean for their son if they released that tape."Fitz replied.

"I understand Karen though if something happened to Ant I would have been self destructive too.

"We both barely held together thinking Mom was dead If I had lost Ant too I know for a fact I may not have made a drunkin sex tape but I would have done some self destructive things."Olivia said.

"I can't say I would have over Big Jerry but my mom I'm sure I would have."Fitz replied.

"You never told me what she was like."Olivia said.

"She was tough one that could put the fear of god into Big Jerry.

"I remember once he had done something that caused a big argument.

"Big Jerry was arrogant he expected to get the upper hand he didn't know he married a woman that could bring him to his knees.

"Not until that day that big argument."Fitz replied.

"What happened?"Olivia asked.

"She told him that he could play big dogs with the Senate Capital Hill even in the Governor's office but he will never get away with it with her because she's a big dog when she bites she leaves scars."Fitz replied.

"Sounds like she would have made a great Gladiator."Olivia said.

"Oh you have no Idea."Fitz replied.

"I can guess you are her son after all your more like her than Big Jerry."Olivia said.

"It's only because I'm her son that I have morals."Fitz replied.

"Still she did an excellent with you."Olivia said as she leaned in for a kiss.

"She did her best considering whom she was married too."Fitz replied.

"Hey, what's the matter?"Olivia asked.

"I was just thinking about the day Jerry was born.I held him in my arms and said you will have a different life than me you will know that I love you and won't force my will on you."Fitz replied.

"Oh Fitz and everything you said you did."Olivia said.

"When Karen was born I wanted to make sure she was always happy Jerry made that his goal."Fitz replied.

"Fitz all that is in the past we have a future to work towards."Olivia said.

"You're right."Fitz replied.

"Hey, it's not about right or wrong it's about just doing the best you can."Olivia said.

"And I'm doing that at least I think I am."Fitz replied.

"Living your life in a fish bowl having hoards tapping on the glass to get the slightest reaction from you isn't easy.

"The one thing I can say is my parents line of work kept us out of the world's eye but our careers now put us front and center not to mention us falling in love."Olivia said.

"True,I guess I just feel bad because they are affected."Fitz replied.

"You would be a cold hearted bastard if you didn't feel something but that's not who you are."Olivia said.

"No Big Jerry is the reigning king of bastards."Fitz replied.

"True let's leave the past in the past."Olivia said.

Come on lets go check on Karen."Fitz replied.

They walked to Karen's bedroom seeing Teddy inside they stood in silence as they listened to Karen reading to Teddy.

They stood and watched a few minutes.

"This takes me back when Karen was Teddy's age Jerry would read to her he would get excited to teach her everything he learned and it looks like she is going to do that for Teddy."Fitz exclaimed.

"I didn't know you guys were standing there."Karen replied.

"Your Dad was just telling me how Jerry would teach you."Olivia said.

"Yes Jerry was a great big brother I can only hope I'm have as good at being a big sister."Karen replied.

"I didn't mean to interrupt but maybe I can help here."Anthony said.

"Sure."Fitz replied.

"Karen don't worry, about trying to measure up to the standard of older sibling example. Jerry set for you.Just take everything good from that relationship and forge a bond with Teddy and you'll be just as close to him as you were to Jerry."Anthony said.

"Thanks Uncle Ant I will."Karen replied.

"You're welcome sweetie anytime you want to talk you can always come to me you know that right?"Anthony asked.

"Yes I know thank you."Karen replied.

"Your welcome sweetie."Anthony replied.

It was time to for Teddy to take his nap Fitz and Olivia took him to his room and tucked him in.

"Sleep tight Teddy."Olivia said as she kissed Teddy on the forehead.

"Night night Mama Livia."Teddy mumbled.

"Oh my god Fitz he called me Mama."Olivia exclaimed.

"I'm not surprised his nanny has more interaction with him than Mellie has since the moment he was born."Fitz replied.

"I'm just surprised."Olivia said.

"I know this is something your not used to."Fitz replied.

"No but I signed up for this when I decided you were the one I wanted to build a future with."Olivia said.

"I know and I'm happy you did because now I'm waking up not wishing I could have you by my side but actually having you there and I feel complete."Fitz replied.

"So do I."Olivia said.

"Come on we have a lot of plans to make."Fitz replied.

Holding hands Fitz and Olivia went about preparing for the things they would need for their future.

Olivia thought that there should be something set up at the house in Vermont as a memorial for Jerry so that they could have him with them there when they moved.

She wanted that to be a surprise for Fitz Karen and Teddy.

But that was a ways off for now.

After Fitz and Olivia left to put Teddy to bed Karen sat on her bed looking at the picture of Jerry smiling it was one when they were on the trail Olivia had gotten them ice cream and they had talked and laughed for hours.

Karen turns her radio on Phil Collins began to sing you'll be in my heart.

Come stop your crying
It will be alright
Just take my hand
Hold it tight

I will protect you
From all around you
I will be here
Don't you cry

For one so small,
You seem so strong
My arms will hold you,
Keep you safe and warm
This bond between us
Can't be broken
I  will be here
Don't you cry

'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more

You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart, always

Why can't they understand the way we feel?
They just don't trust what they can't explain
I know we're different but deep inside us
We're not that different at all

And you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more

Don't listen to them
'Cause what do they know (what do they know)?
We need each other
To have, to hold.
They'll see in time
I know

When destiny calls you
You must be strong (you gotta be strong)
I may not be with you
But you've got to hold on
They'll see in time
I know
We'll show them together

'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
"Believe me, you'll be in my heart"
I'll be there from this day on,
Now and forever more

Oh, you'll be in my heart (you'll be here in my heart)
No matter what they say (I'll be with you)
You'll be here in my heart (I'll be there), always
Always
I'll be with you
I'll be there for you always
Always and always
Just look over your shoulder
Just look over your shoulder
Just look over your shoulder
I'll be there always.

When the song ends Karen curls up in her bed crying in the pillow.

Olivia met her team at OPA.

Well hello Mrs Grant."Huck teased.

"Hello everyone."Olivia greeted.

"Hello Olivia, how did the talk with Karen go?"Quinn asked.

"She was fine with Fitz and I Teddy called me Mama Liv."Olivia said.

"Oh, that's so sweet."Abby replied.

"Fitz said it's because Mellie doesn't spend time with him so he called the nannies Mama."Olivia said.

"Liv, don't get me wrong I don't have issue with parents getting nannies to help with kids but seriously Mellie should have played a more active role instead of making them costar's to her political ambitious attitude."Harrison replied.

"That's true and they knew that."Olivia said.

"Really?"Quinn asked.

"Yes Mellie made them presentable for any family photo op but kept her distance in private how many families do you know that present one thing to the public but something else behind closed doors?"Olivia asked.

"Between nobility and politics we're probably talking about a lot."Abby replied.

"You have a point."Olivia said.

"Come on we've got work to do."Huck replied.

"He's right let's work."Olivia said.

"Aye Aye Captain."Harrison Huck Quinn and Abby jokingly reply.

"Very funny now what have we got?"Olivia asked.

The team starts giving Olivia all the information she asked for.and she comes up with their plan of action.

"Hey, Stephen where were you?"Abby asked.

Oh, being pelted my the gossip mongers."Stephen replied.

"Yeah and how did that go?"Harrison asked.

"Oh the usual more senators playing grabass and speculation if Olivia is playing Mellie Grant in blackface."Stephen replied.

"I've heard worse but they already know I'm the fixer and I'm fixing the job of a First Lady to be more than ornamental."Olivia said.

"There is nothing wrong with that."Huck replied.

They worked for hours having lunch delivered in and by the end of the day with secret service detail in tow headed back to the Whitehouse residence.

Olivia went to her closet getting out of her work clothes she changed into something more comfortable for dinner.

As she arrived at the table she was  not surprised to see Fitz Karen and Teddy sitting at the table.

"How was your day sweetheart?"Fitz asked.

"Oh the usual you know there is always something to fix."Olivia said.

"That's true Cyrus was having his usual kittens."Fitz joked.

"I'm not surprised Cyrus is always worried."Olivia said.

The dinner was brought to the table and was served everyone ate  making small talk and after desert Fitz and Olivia put Teddy to bed.

Fitz and Olivia walked into their bedroom Fitz began to kiss her.

"What has gotten into you?"Olivia asked.

"I missed my wife."Fitz replied removing Olivia's clothes.

"I missed you too Fitz."Olivia moaned.

No more words needed said once again just like their honeymoon night they were all over each other.

A symphony of moans sounded from the residence.they went at it for hours they were a sticky sweaty mess hours later but they didn't mind.

"Another job well done Mr.President."Olivia said.

"Oh,i can't take all the credit my beautiful First Lady gave me a hand."Fitz replied.

"Okay we both did good happy."Olivia said.

"Happiest I've been in years."Fitz replied.

"Me too."Olivia said.

Fitz wrapped his arms around Olivia kissing the crown of her head as they fell asleep.

As the next day dawned they could hear the Nanny taking Teddy down for breakfast.

"You know Mellie isn't going to like Teddy calling me Mama."Olivia said.

"Mellie, has no grounds to be upset when she endangered his life inducing labor so I wouldn't leave her might I also had the fact the nannies have more of a motherly relationship with them than she ever had."Fitz replied.

"Alright I just don't want her going on air talking about we're turning the kids against her."Olivia said.

"Hey don't worry, about Mellie okay."Fitz replied.

"Okay I won't."Olivia said.

"Good let's go get breakfast."Fitz replied.

"Alright."Olivia said.

Fitz and Olivia walked to the dinning room holding hands.

"Good morning Karen."Fitz and Olivia said in unison.

"Morning Dad and Liv."Karen replied.

"You sleep well last night?"Fitz asked.

"Yes, I slept okay."Karen replied.

"How did Teddy bear sleep?"Olivia asked.

"Good Mama Liv."Teddy replied.

"I better get going before I'm late."Karen said.

"Have good day."Fitz replied.

"I will."Karen said.

"Call me if something comes up."Olivia replied giving Fitz a goodbye kiss.

"Will do Sweet baby."Fitz replied.

Olivia's heads up to her office in the East wing her team knew their duties for today. Olivia had a lot of work to do herself.

Huck had made it similar to her office at the OPA.

Olivia was going through her emails as usual people reaching out to her to fix their mess.

Quickly she forwarded the emails to her team and they went right to work.

Fitz's day was much of the same meetings and Cyrus giving his two cents.

"So how are things with you and Liv?"Cyrus asked.

"Great haven't you noticed there's a lot less tension I mean when Mellie was here it wasn't an enjoyable work environment."Fitz replied.

"True she could be a ball buster."Cyrus said.

"I know believe me I know I don't know what the hell her father or Big Jerry thought we would make a good couple for."Fitz replied.

"Sir face it they were kings who thought the marriage was beneficial for both parties plan and simple."Cyrus said.

"They shouldn't​ have quit their day jobs and left the matchmaking alone.

"Hell If they had maybe just maybe I'd have met fell in love with Olivia and married her sooner."Fitz replied.

"You can't change the past sir."Cyrus said.

"No but the future is a whole other game."Fitz replied.

"I understand where you're coming from I know if I didn't marry my wife we wouldn't have our daughter and she's the best thing that happened out of it.And if I didn't meet James we wouldn't have our little girl either it's those things that make regrets a little better."Cyrus said.

"I understand I love my children no matter what."Fitz replied.

"And they know that."Cyrus said.

"I know we we're worried that Karen wouldn't be happy with everything."Fitz replied.

"Karen's a good girl who suffered.when my wife and I sat our daughter down and told her the truth she was upset but she understood."Cyrus said.