Chapter 1

Alex and Olivia laid in their king sized bed under the black and white checkered comforter Cragen had got them. They both hated it, but never really got up the nerve to get rid of it. It had been six months since the wedding and they had finally gotten adjusted to the two bedroom house that they had bought just after the engagement. It sat just outside of the city and was about an hour away from the precinct. It wasn't small it was cozy and the yard was gorgeous, both front and back.

"Are you hungry?" Olivia asked as she got out of bed and slipped her feet into her slippers.

"Depends on what you plan on cooking?" Alex replied as she rubbed her eyes and began to sit up.

"I was thinking a diner, it is our day off and I did plan a few things." Olivia said through a smile that could brighten a room.

"What might those plans be?" Alex asked as she got up and stood in front of Olivia.

"I can't tell you or it won't be a surprise." said Olivia.

"I promise I'll act surprised, just tell me." Alex whined as she gazed into Olivia's eyes.

Alex knew that was all it was going to take; because Olivia melted whenever Alex looked into her like that, it was almost like Alex was looking into Olivia's soul.

"Fine, I'll tell you." Olivia tried to say in a huff but only managed to laugh through it.

"I was thinking about going to an animal shelter with you and me picking out a dog, you know, as a before we decide to have kids sort of thing."

Alex smiled and jumped onto Olivia and wrapped her legs around her body, nearly knocking Olivia over, but she regained her balance.

"That's a great idea, but we don't need practice because we're going to be great parents." Alex said through a smile.

"Practice makes perfect." Olivia responded as she delicately kissed Alex's lips.

"I love you." Alex said as she replied to the kiss that she had just received.

A goofy smile stretched across Olivia's face. "I love you too, but can you get off me, you weigh like 300 pounds."

Alex rolled her eyes and chuckled before releasing the grip of her legs, and stepping onto the carpet.

"I'm going to go call the animal shelter and let them know that were on the way, they have some dogs picked out that we might like them, so go get dressed and we'll head out." Olivia said as she smack Alex's ass telling her to get a move on.

Alex got the message and headed down the hall and into their bedroom to get dressed.

Olivia and Alex climbed into the red Altima that sat in the driveway. As Olivia drove closer to the Humane Society, Alex started to smile and giggle.

Olivia smiled. "What are you laughing about over there?"

"I'm just excited. We're married and now we're really starting a family. You don't know how long I've wanted this."

Olivia and Alex smiled at the thought of being parents. They had the room in their hearts and their house, but now that they right around the corner from a new chapter, right around the corner to a "child," everything seemed like it was meant to be.