A/N: This story is being posted because I'm too lazy to study for finals or practice my violin for contest in a month. I have a SNOW DAY today! Yippee, the first one in two years! It is very exciting. Lucy you if you want to read this! Oh yeah, this story takes place post 911. (I loved that episode!)
Change can be Good
Chapter 1
"It's okay, Maria. You're going to be okay," Olivia said to the girl who remained panicked on the ground.
"You came," Maria said.
"Yes, I did."
"Great job, Liv," Elliot said as he came up behind her.
Olivia saw Maria tense up when she saw another man.
"It's okay, Maria. This is my friend, Elliot."
"Hi, Elliot," Maria said tentatively.
"Hi, Maria. Right now, we're going to take you to the hospital to make sure you're okay," Elliot said gently.
"Can Olivia come with me?" Maria asked.
"Um, okay, she can ride with you," he said.
Olivia climbed into the ambulance when the paramedics had loaded Maria in.
"Elliot, we'll meet you at the hospital. Tell Fin that he can have the honor of bringing Richard into the station," Olivia said before the ambulance doors shut.
"Alright, he'll thank you. See you soon," Elliot said.
Once Olivia and Maria reached the hospital, the doctors took Maria into a room while Olivia waited for Elliot. About five minutes later, Elliot and Cragen walked in the emergency room doors.
"Hey," Olivia called to them.
"How is she?" Cragen asked.
"They just took her in," Olivia said.
"I wanted to tell you, Olivia, you did a good job," Cragen said.
"I'm just glad that she's okay," Olivia answered. "What's going to happen to her now?"
"Once she is released with an all clear, she'll go home, to her family," Cragen said.
The three sat in silence for a while until Captain Cragen excused himself.
"I'm going to find coffee. Anyone want a cup?" he asked.
"Do you have to ask?" Olivia said.
"I'll take one too," Elliot said.
Once Cragen left, Olivia and Elliot returned to the silent game.
"Liv, what are you thinking?" Elliot asked.
"About how my life would be different with kids," she admitted.
"What about it?"
"You know, how it would affect my case views, my schedule, and my spare time," she explained.
"Did you want to keep Maria?"
"I was thinking about it," Olivia admitted.
"You'll find the right guy, Olivia. You'll have a family," Elliot said.
A/N: There's chapter 1. If you want more, I need reviews. It has a good ending, I promise!