This is my first fanfiction in the Law & Order world - I really like Tuckson and am not a huge fan of E/O. This story has taken root in my brain and won't let go. It should only be a couple of chapters. Hope you enjoy.

Olivia and Ed are waiting for the elevator. They are ready to go home and spend some time with Noah. As the doors open, Ed steps into the elevator. Before Olivia has a chance to get on, Finn and Amanda catch up to them to discuss a pending investigation. As the elevator beeps, Finn and Amanda wrap-up the conversation and join Carisi to continue searching for their current persons-of-interest.

Olivia and Ed settle in the elevator car with Ed's arm around her back and Olivia's head on his shoulder. It has been about a year since the "townhouse incident" and both Ed and Olivia spoke at the sentencing hearings for Roxie and Ralph Volkov. Initially, they refused to take a plea, hoping to blame a majority of what went wrong on Utley. However, between Olivia and Tess' testimony, both defendants quickly agreed to plea. Settlements were reached, but the judge needed to sentence both individuals, which was why they were in the court today.

Olivia still had nightmares where both Utley and Lewis made appearances. Ed's nightmares were of how close he had come to losing Olivia. With this final piece completed, both were hoping to close this chapter.

Just as the doors were about to close, an arm forced the doors back open. Ed sighed at the delay; Olivia chuckled at his impatience and consolingly rubbed his stomach. As the man entered, not really paying attention to the other occupants, apologized for stopping the elevator.

Hearing the voice caused Olivia to gasp and Ed to tense up. Finally, the man focused on the other passengers. With a surprised look, the man speaks, "Liv?" His brow furrows when he sees the cozy position his ex-partner is in and with anger in his voice, "Tucker!"

Recovering from shock, both Ed and Olivia speak at the same time, "Elliott" "Stabler"

Before any other conversation could take place, the elevator made a loud noise, jolted to a complete stop.