Set in the present time. Sometime after the 20th Season. I only own the story. The show and it's characters all belong to Dick Wolf. Let me know if you enjoy reading this. :)
Olivia was sat on a bench in Central Park. It was a rare sight she would have a day off and the sun would be outshining across the city. Usually, it rained when she had a day off and because today was different she thought she would take Noah to Central Park where he could play with the new remote control helicopter she had treated him to for doing so well in school. Fin had asked Olivia if they could meet up and she had suggested the park which Fin was happy with, but he didn't say what he wanted to talk about so Olivia knew she would have to wait for him to turn up. She looked around, trying to spot Fin while at the same time keeping a close eye on her son. A smile graced upon her lips, happy she was able to give Noah a normal childhood, unlike she had with her mother but that was all in the past. What mattered now was the present.
Olivia was too focused on her son she didn't see the man pass by her. ''How are you doing, baby girl?'' Fin asked, pulling Olivia into a friendly embrace that brought her out of her thoughts. She smiled at him. ''I'm not bad, thanks.'' She replied, letting him go so he could sit down beside her. ''How about you?''
''I'm good thanks, Liv. At least you get lovely weather on your day off. Whenever I get a day off it's raining cats and dogs.'' Olivia giggled softly at Fin's little rant. She saw Noah running up to them. ''Uncle Fin!'' Noah yelled, wrapping his little arms around Fin's neck and held onto him. ''Hey, buddy.'' Fin chuckled, holding the boy who he loved like he was his own. Olivia's heart melted at the sweet moment of the two people she adored. Noah released his hold around Fin's neck and held out a remote control he held in his hands. ''Look what mommy got me.'' He showed it to Fin. ''Oh, that's cool, man. What is it for?''
''It's for a remote control helicopter.'' Noah beamed. ''You can control it by pressing these buttons and it goes wherever you want it to go by moving this.'' Noah showed Fin the lever on the remote, who looked on in astonishment. ''That's amazing, Noah.''
Noah smiled. ''Mommy got it for me for doing well in school.''
''Well, you deserve it, little man.'' He gently patted Noah on his back. ''Listen, Noah. I need to speak with your mom for a bit and then about how you show me how the helicopter works, deal?''
''Deal.'' Noah agreed excitedly. Fin held out his hand. ''Give me five, man.'' Noah's small hand connected with Fin's large in a high five before running back into the field continue playing. Fin shook his hand. ''Man, Olivia, that's kids getting stronger. What are you feeding him?'' The expression on Fin's face made Olivia chuckle. She noted the slight pain he felt in his hand.
''Like me, he doesn't know his own strength.''
Fin examined his hand. ''Well, he's definitely a Benson, I'll give you that.''
Olivia smiled proudly. ''Yeah. He's my son and wouldn't anything in the world for it to be any other way.'' She watched Noah play in the field for a moment and then looked at Fin. ''What was it you wanted to speak to me about?''
Fin reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out an envelope. ''This guy asked me to give you this.'' He handed it to Olivia and she saw her name written on the front, her eyebrows furrowed. ''This guy obviously knows you. He told me he considered delivering it to you personally but he didn't think it was a good idea.''
Olivia's mind became suspicious. She opened the envelope, taking out the letter and studied it. ''What does it say, Liv?''
Olivia bit her lip and read.
''I've never meant to hurt you, I was too scared to say goodbye but I'm back now. I hope only you can forgive me hurting you. You've come a long way since I last saw you. Your amazing, Olivia, don't you forget that.''
Olivia flipped the letter. ''It does say who it's from.''
''Maybe you should ask them.'' Fin suggested. Olivia looked at him, confused. Fin pointed his head and motioned for her to look behind her. Olivia turned her head to face the direction Fin was pointing to and once she saw what he was looking at her expression dropped. There was a man stood in the distance, slowly making his way toward the pair. She felt tears dwell up in her eyes. The man who she had not seen, nor heard from in eight years was right here. He was wearing a marine corps utility uniform so she didn't have to guess he went back to the marines. His body was still strong and muscular and his head was clean shaven, he looked the same as he did when she last laid eyes on him, except he now has a few wrinkles around his face but was just as handsome as ever and his blue eyes were bright and beautiful.
Olivia swallowed the growing lump in her throat and felt a hand rest on her shoulder. ''Go to him, baby girl.'' Fin encouraged, lightly squeezing her shoulder. Olivia rushed to her feet and ran up to the man she has sorely missed. He stopped and held out his arms, welcoming her into his embrace. She immediately wrapped her arms around his neck and held him close, breathing in his scent which gave her comfort. ''Elliot.'' She breathed out. Elliot brought his arms to her back, one hand rubbing her back, the other holding her tight. Fin who was sat on the bench smiled at the touching reunion between his lieutenant and former detective. He knew how much his two friends cared for each other and he could see how much Elliot had missed her just from reading the smile he had on his face.
Olivia pulled back and looked at him, taking in his appearance to make sure this was real. Elliot searched her eyes as she did with his and he saw the tears in her eyes. The tears were full of hurt and Elliot knew he caused her the pain all those years ago and he hated himself for it. Olivia cupped his face in her hands and gazed at him. ''It's really you.'' She whispered. Elliot flashed her that cheeky grin of his. ''It's me. In the flesh.'' He chuckled softly, resting his forehead against hers. Olivia dropped her hands and gripped tightly onto his uniform. ''Oh, Elliot.'' She whimpered, closing her eyes and a single tear rolled down her cheek. ''Hey.'' Elliot reached up and gently cupped the side of her face, his thumb stroking her soft skin. ''I'm now, Liv and I promise you, I'm not going anywhere.'' He wiped away another tear that ran down her face. ''I only hope you can forgive me for leaving you and for causing you unbearable pain. I didn't realize how much pain I caused you. I will explain everything to you, I promise. I just want my best friend back.'' Elliot leaned close until their foreheads were pressed together. ''If she'll have me.'' Olivia looked into his ocean eyes, seeing how apologetic they were. ''You have no idea how much I've missed you, El.''
''You're right, I don't.'' Elliot pressed a soft kiss to her forehead, and Olivia closed her eyes, savoring his touch. ''And I'm sorry.''
Olivia leaned forward and wrapped her arms around his waist, laying her chin on his shoulder and not at all wanting to let go of him. Elliot held her tight, one hand rubbing her back and he threaded his fingers through her hair with the other, feeling her relax against him. ''I love you, Elliot.'' She whispered. Elliot smiled. ''I love you too, Olivia, and I'm not leaving you again.'' He kissed the top of her head. ''That's a promise.''
