THIS STORY TAKES PLACE BEFORE ELLIOT LEFT, ON VALENTINE'S DAY. IT IS WRITTEN IN THIRD PERSON OMNISCIENT, THE THREE MAIN CHARACTERS BEING ELLIOT, OLIVIA, AND KATHY. THE PRESENT IS IN ITALICS, EVERYTHING ELSE IS GOING TO BE FLASHBACKS; REVEALING PIECES OF THE HISTORY BEHIND ELLIOT AND OLIVIA'S RELATIONSHIP. THIS WILL BE E/O.
WARNING: LANGUAGE, SEXUAL CONTENT
SPOILER ALERT: THERE IS GOING TO BE A LOT OF EPISODES INCORPORATED IN THIS STORY (IN THE FUTURE). I'M NOT EVEN SURE OF ALL OF THEM, BUT THEY INCLUDE: CLOSURE (PART 1), CHOREOGRAPHED, ZEBRAS, AND BASICALLY ANYTHING BEFORE SEASON 13 IS FAIR GAME. IT WOULD BE HELPFUL TO WATCH THESE THREE TO UNDERSTAND THE STORY BETTER.
DISCLAIMER: ANYTHING THAT LOOKS EVEN SLIGHTLY FAMILIAR IS NOT MINE.
As she stood folding clothes at near midnight on Valentine's Day, she wondered, not for the first time, when her husband had stopped loving her. Perhaps it was the day he first laid eyes on his new partner. She still remembered that day, she remembered it very well.
She felt bad for him; her husband had explained that his captain would transfer in a new female detective and he would have to partner up with her. They both thought that she would be too young and too green or too old with a know-it-all attitude and masculine complex.
The next morning, he woke up bright and early. He was on his third cup of coffee when his wife joined him. After an hour of procrastinating and talking about the kids and work and things that needed to be fixed around the house, Kathy finally realized what he was doing.
"Elliot you're gonna have to meet her eventually. There's no point in putting it off" she stated.
"Fine" he sighed.
As Elliot walked into the bullpen though, he received a call from the Mercy General hospital, informing him that a comatose victim had woken up. He scurried out of the precinct; eager at the prospect of not having to meet his new partner.
It didn't surprise detective John Munch that within minutes of Elliot leaving, his wife had shown up. She used to do that often; come to her husband's job to squeeze in a quick meal or just a simple conversation. She wasn't sure when that all changed.
"He's out in the field" John said, barely looking up from his newspaper.
"With his new partner?" She asked curiously.
"No, alone. His supposed 'partner' has yet to make an appearance" he peered at her from over the rim of his wire framed glasses.
Kathy smiled, "wonder what she'll be like."
"Human, I hope" he responded which earned a nervous laugh from Kathy. "You can wait for Elliot in the lounge, if you'd like." He nodded his head toward the stairs that led to the lounge area and barracks.
She nodded and quietly trudged up the stairs. Neither of them noticed the pale brunette that had just made her way into the captain's office.
About an hour later, Kathy dropped her magazine and shuffled to her feet at the sound of her husband's voice below.
"Well that was a bust."
"What happened?" Munch asked curiously.
"Willock admitted that she was drunk and high and never raped."
"She was found in an alley."
"She claims she passed out there."
"She had vaginal trauma" John quipped his eyebrow.
"You don't even wanna know her explanation for that one." Elliot shuddered.
"You believe her?"
"Considering that she almost died from all the crap she was taking and when she woke up, she tried to seduce a doctor. Yeah, I believe her. She didn't even object when I cuffed her to the bed; thought we were playing a game." John snickered and Elliot smirked.
They both turned at the sound of their captain's door opening. Donald Cragen stepped out into the bullpen and cleared his throat. When he got the attention of the better half of the room, he spoke. "Everyone, I would like you to meet the new detective."
Olivia stepped into the busy room, suddenly feeling exposed. It was like being the new kid in school all over again.
Kathy silently took in the appearance of the younger woman from her position at the staircase. She then looked at her husband and could not help but notice the way his eyes traveled slowly along her body before he looked back at her face. She also couldn't help but notice the way he began to fidget as he did when he got nervous, which was not especially often. He shifted his weight from foot to foot and rubbed his hands together.
John took in the appearance of the young woman and walked over to her. "Ah, so we finally get to meet the infamous detective!" He smiled.
She smiled back and held out her hand, "Olivia Benson", she said confidently.
He shook her hand, "the name's Munch, John Munch."
She laughed slightly and Cragen smiled and shook his head, "John, let's not scare her off, right away." He spoke again but this time his words were directed to Elliot, "Don't you wanna meet your new partner?"
Olivia looked past John to find a blue-eyed man who was the essence of virility, walking toward her. He held out his hand but suddenly his mouth went dry as her big brown eyes practically absorbed him.
"St-Elliot" he finally managed to get out as she firmly shook his hand.
She smiled semi-mockingly, "Stelliot?" She turned to face her new captain, "I thought you said his name was Stabler."
Elliot's face turned slightly red. "Sorry; Stabler, Elliot." He shook his head, "I mean Elliot Stabler."
The captain spoke up once again, "Elliot, why don't you show our new detective around; help her get settled in."
Elliot nodded and the captain turned toward his office, smiling about the exchange.
Olivia couldn't help but smile at her captain's wording. He'd said 'our detective' . She felt like she belonged to the unit already.
Kathy didn't like the new detective already. After watching the exchange, she had quickly made her way to the elevators. She told herself over and over that she left because her husband obviously had his hands full, but if she was being truthful to herself, she knew it was because of the jealousy. She had the tiniest fear that in the same room, Elliot would see that the woman was younger, thinner, and even more attractive than herself. She knew it was silly, after all he loved her. But still she left.
"So, are you planning on staying in this unit?" Elliot said after showing the new detective her desk, locker, the bathroom, lounge, and cribs.
"Well, I would hope so, considering that I requested the transfer."
"You requested a transfer to Special Victims? I don't think I've ever heard anyone say those words."
Olivia smiled at her partner's curiosity. "I thought this was a voluntary unit?"
Elliot nodded, "yeah but usually, a detective wants to try something new, stays for a month or two, and transfers out. Or we get the old guys, who have seen it all and are just waiting on their pensions. They don't care where they are. Unfortunately for us, Munch just won't leave."
Munch looked up from his report; "I heard that!"
Olivia laughed and then trying to deflect attention away from herself, asked "so, how long have you been married?"
Elliot looked momentarily confused as Olivia pointed to his wedding band. Then he remembered his wife and replied, "twelve years."
Olivia laughed and hit him on the stomach playfully. "Jeez grandpa, where's your cane?"
Elliot feigned hurt and then he too laughed, "so I take it you've never tied the knot?"
As Elliot spoke the words, he noticed the subtle way her eyes narrowed and her lips pursed as if remembering something, but then she just laughed and replied. "Marriage? Nah, I don't think that's for me."
Elliot shook his head and smiled, "so you gonna stay single for the rest of your life?"
Olivia shot him a look as she lifted herself onto the side of his desk and took a seat. "Who says I'm single?"
Elliot's heart raced as Olivia turned around at the sound of a voice and he got a glimpse of the bare skin on her lower back and the tiny black lace that one could only describe as a thong.
"Anyone want some donuts?" Called detective Brian Cassidy as he got off the elevator.
Munch walked over to his partner to grab the glazed one before anyone else did. "Ah, young grasshopper, you have come bearing food!" he said picking the donut up carefully. "Now come meet Stabler's new smoking hot partner." Munch winked across the room at Olivia who smiled in return.
Brian and John quickly made their way over to Elliot's desk where Olivia still remained perched on top. "No fair," Brian said as he got closer to where the female detective sat. "Stabler gets her and I'm stuck with you," he rolls his eyes for dramatic effect.
Munch smiled wickedly and threw his arm around his partner's shoulder. "You know you lovie every minute of it, sunshine."
Brian once again rolled his eyes before coming to a stop in front of his new coworker. He held out his hand. "Brian Cassidy" he said with a smile.
"Olivia Benson" she responded. Brian caught her eye and held it, he liked this new detective already.
Munch's laugh broke their intense gaze. "Benson, you haven't even been with us for a day and you're already cheating on Stabler!"
Brian looked down and realized that her hand was still in his. He dropped it slowly.
Olivia laughed and hopped off the desk (giving Elliot another view he would not soon forget). "John" she said flirtatiously, rubbing his arm, "I thought we agreed we weren't going to talk about last night." They all broke into loud laughter, which had some of the other officers looking at them.
"Wow" Brian said to Elliot's dismay as the laughter died down, "Smart, beautiful, and funny. Is there anything you can't do?"
"I don't cook" she said smiling.
TO BE CONTINUED.
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