Melodies
By MichiruShojo
Couples:
Fin/Munch
Elliot/Olivia
Summary:
Elliot and Olivia marry, and Cragen awards the crew a week-long vacation at the beach. In the beach house, they find an old turntable. Romance ensues.
NOTE:
OOC and sap. And yes, I know they'd never go on a week-long vacation together. It's MY story. BTW, all these songs are on my Ultimate Love Mix. Fun fact.
Disclaimer:
Dick Wolf created, I just covet his creation. I also don't own the songs in this story. I give credit throughout. Don't sue.
You are cordially invited to the wedding of
Elliot James Stabler
And
Olivia Serena Benson
Sisters of Mercy Chapel
4:00 PM
Reception in the main hall
Feel free to bring a guest, please RSVP
Elliot stood with Cragen, Fin, Munch, and George Huang. He looked very handsome in his tuxedo and red rose lapel. "Congratulations, Elliot. This was a long time coming."
"It sure was."
George's partner Steven stepped into the room. At his nod, they got ready to go to the altar.
Olivia stood in a room with Casey, Melinda, and Serena Southerlyn. She was in a white flowing gown with a crown of white roses. "You look absolutely stunning, Olivia."
She smiled. "Thank you. I've wanted this for so long."
There was a knock on the door. Cragen walked in, he was walking her down the isle. "Ready, Liv?"
She took his arm. "As ready as I'll ever be."
As they walked down the isle, music played, a soft version of You're My Home by Billy Joel:
"When you look into my eyes, and you see the crazy gypsy in my soul,
It always comes as a surprise, when I feel my withered roots begin to grow,
Well, I never had a place that I could call my very own,
But that's alright, my love,
Cause you're my home,
When you touch my weary head,
And you tell me everything will be alright,
You say, use my body for your bed,
And my love will keep you warm throughout the night
Well I'll never be a stranger, and I'll never be alone,
Wherever we're together,
That's my home
Home could be the Pennsylvania turnpike,
Indiana's early morning dew,
High up in the hills of California,
Home is just another word for you
Well, I never had a place that I could call my very own,
But that's alright my love,
Cause you're my home
If I travel all my life, and I never get to stop to settle down,
Long as I have you by my side,
There's a roof above and good walls all around.
You're my castle; you're my castle and my cabin,
And my instant pleasure dome,
I need you in my house, cause you're my home
You're my home."
Cragen led her to the altar; she smiled at him and went to Elliot, the groomsmen and the maids facing each other on either side. They slid their hands together and nodded to the priest, who spoke:
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join Mr. Elliot Stabler, and Miss Olivia Benson, in holy matrimony…"
He spoke for a while, but they didn't really hear him. His royal blue eyes gazed deep into her chocolate brown eyes.
"Do you, Elliot, take Olivia, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, till death do you part?"
He looked to the priest. "Can we leave that part out? I think we'll be together longer than that."
There were soft 'awwws' in the seats. "I do."
"And do you Olivia; take Elliot, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health?"
"I do."
"The rings please."
Cragen and Casey handed the rings over to the two, they held their breath as they slid the bands onto each other's fingers.
"By the power of God and the love these two have for each other, I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
They slid into a kiss as everyone cheered.
The two went into the large main hall for the reception. Elliot and Olivia went into the center of the floor for their first dance as husband and wife, to And I Love Her by The Beatles.
"I give her all my love, that's all I do,
And if you saw my love, you'd love her too,
I love her.
She gives me everything,
And tenderly,
The kiss my lover brings,
She brings to me,
And I love her.
A love like ours, could never die,
As long as I have you near me.
Bright are the stars that shine,
Dark is the sky,
I know this love of mine,
Will never die,
And I love her.
A love like ours, could never die,
As long as I have you near me.
Bright are the stars that shine,
Dark is the sky,
I know this love of mine,
Will never die,
And I love her."
Elliot twirled her around as they waltzed, spinning and their eyes never left each other. John and Fin took the floor next, to Can't Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley.
"Wise men say, only fools rush in,
But I can't help falling in love with you,
Shall I stay,
Would it be a sin,
If I can't help falling in love with you.
Like a river flows, slowly to the sea,
Darling so it goes,
Some things, are meant to be…
Take my hand, take my whole life too,
For I can't help falling in love with you…
Like a river flows, surely to the sea,
Darling so it goes,
Some things are meant to be…
Take my hand, take my whole life too,
For I can't help falling in love with you
I can't help falling in love with you…"
John and Fin shared a soft kiss at the end, knowing how much it meant to them. When they started the relationship, both were scared to death: of rejection, of their friends finding out, basically anything. But they couldn't help it. "John, can I see you outside?"
John came outside with Fin; it was a cool crisp night. "Tonight's a dual anniversary."
John smiled at him. "Four months together." He gripped Fin's hand. "The best relationship I've ever had."
"Care to make it the longest?" Fin gazed into John's eyes and reached into his pocket. When his hand came out, there were two gold bands in his palm. John's eyes widened as Fin spoke to him softly:
"John Munch, I realize you have kind of a bad track record. But you've proved to be not just my partner, but a kind, gentle, loving man. I want to have you in my life forever. You have the key to my apartment, the key to my heart…and I want to have yours, too. Will you be my partner in life?"
John nearly cried, but kept it together. He was touched by Fin's words. "I get to ask you too." He took a deep breath. "Odafin Tutuola, you are the man who gave me new hope in love. I don't want to have a day when I don't see you with me. I know I haven't had great experience with relationships, but I will make fifth time the charm if you give me the chance. You already have the key to my heart…will you be my partner in life?"
Fin smiled. "Yes." They slid the bands on each others fingers and shared a kiss.
They went back to the reception and shared the news, everyone was happy to hear it.
"To my detectives! They finally hit it off." Cragen raised his glass. "Good thing too, their tension was disrupting the rest of the unit." That earned a laugh, and he presented the couple with an envelope.
"A week-long beach vacation with Casey, Huang, Munch, and Fin. These are reservations for a beach house. I juggled the schedules, and I don't want to see you. Enjoy your honeymoon."
Olivia and Elliot actually hugged him, they needed a vacation, it was very generous of him. "When?"
"Tomorrow. Get packing."
-TO BE CONTINUED-