This is a Rehaul and Repost of one of my most popular stories that just sort of ended when life got in the way. I read it a couple weeks ago and realized I just didn't give it justice. So it is being edited, added to, and I promise it will be finished. If you read the first time around please give it another chance, and if this is your first time let me know what you think. I will be adding more to each chapter and maybe even some filler chapters in between, I am also updating to put it with the present time, set somewhere between season 19 and season 20. Enjoy

He was getting married again…

As he walked into his brother's house off Staten island he had to laugh to himself, 50 years old. retired. Father of five. getting married again. His left ring finger had been bare for almost four years; He had gotten used to not feeling the extra weight of his missing gold band. He sat on the sofa quietly waiting for Bobby to get ready, it had surprised him when his younger brother had offered to take him out tonight, he had said that even though it was his second marriage he still deserved a bachelor party, even if it was only the two of them having drinks in Manhattan. The request had surprised him because his brother had not been shy about his opinion, Bobby had moved back to New York five years ago, they had become close again, and then he started dating Carrie, Bobby had assured him that he liked her, he just knew she was not the one for him, the closer the wedding got, the more Bob had expressed his concerns. His Kids had been less opinionated, at least around him, he knew none of them were all that close to her, but they just wanted their dad to be happy, the thought made him smile, he felt so blessed that his children grew into the amazing human beings they are. His Ex-Wife, god love her, she had gotten married again a couple years after the divorce, to a great guy. Always around and attentive, he had changed her, she was more straight forward now, better with words. He laughed, she was always extremely polite with Carrie, only addressing his relationship one time with him, she had agreed with Bobby, which surprised him. Told him it was his life, she wished him happiness, but Carrie was not the one. He was pulled out of his thoughts as he heard his brother coming down the stairs.

His Brother appeared, forcing a smile as he reached the living room. '' Ready to roll?'' He looked at him

''Been ready'' he smiled as he put his jacket back on and headed out the door, they both got in his brother's car, driving towards the city, his brother kept glancing his way looking like it was killing him not to say what was on his mind.

''Take a picture Bobby'' He smirked as his brother laughed.

He smirked. '' Still okay with the Blue Martini?''

''That's fine Bob'' He looked at the road ahead.

''Are you sure you wanna do this?'' Looks over at his brother

''Bob'' He sighed

''No seriously. I mean Carrie is great, she is, it just seems like ya know, there is no chemistry, your more her friend than husband material, like your daughter says, there is absolutely no fire.''

''Bobby, I am 50 years old, I've never been alone. It was mom and dad, straight to Kathy and having kids. We got divorced and I... I just don't wanna be alone okay? I don't know how to be alone.'' He sighed.

''You don't get married so you're not alone. You get married for sparks, you get married for fire, because you meet someone that turns you inside out every time they walk into the room, someone you would leap over furniture through every room in your house to get to your phone before it goes to voicemail because it's her ringtone, someone who makes your guts wrench because she's pissed at you, and your scared to lose her. You don't get Fucking married because your old and lonely. It's not fair to Her, or you, or the woman that's out there waiting for you to find her.'' He Looked at him as he pulled up to the meter in front of the popular Manhattan bar

Elliot looked over at his brother, unable to speak for a moment. '' You watch too much Hallmark''

Bobby Threw his head back against the seat with a groan, pulling the keys out of the ignition. ''Ask God for a sign El.'' Gets out of the car, waiting for his brother on the sidewalk, Elliot joined him a moment later, the guys looked good, Elliot was wearing dark wash jeans, a black polo and a black leather jacket, his short hair had grown a hint of gray over the years, mixed in with his natural brown, he had a short goatee formed. They headed toward the front, passing by the bouncers with no problem heading to a high-top table toward the back and siting, they were greeted a few moments later by a cocktail waitress, who took their first drink order for them, she smiled brightly, paying more attention towards Bobby, she left the brothers alone as she went to put their order in.

I'm sorry I wigged on you in the car ''Bobby looked at him apologetically

Elliot looked up '' You have a right to your opinion Bobby, I appreciate that your concerned, and you make a good point. I'll be okay, I promise'' He smiled softly at his brother.

The Young waitress walked behind the bar, looking at the older woman making drinks and sliding them towards the customers seated on the other side. She was a bit overwhelmed, being the only server on a Friday night due to call outs, her boss had once again been so overwhelmed by his short staff he turned to where he always did. His sister, she had been a godsend since the bar had opened, helping on more than one occasion, she handed her customers their drinks and turned toward the younger woman.

''You hanging in there? ''She smiled softly. She was dressed in dark washed jeans, lightly frayed in some spots, a black belt and Blue t-shirt, the words Blue Martini printed on the front.

''Not really, were slammin tonight'' She started making her drinks '' You think you can take these beers to the two older guys at table 52? You have a minute?'' She glanced up at her

She smiled and grabbed the two beers off the bar ''Sure'' She went through the door on the end of the bar and headed over to the table with their drinks, she walked up to their table, not paying attention as she approached and put on a smile as she walked up to the side of their table.

''Sorry for the long wait on these guys'' She smiled seeing Bobby first as he smiled back at her, she turned her attention towards the other man, freezing completely when she finally looked his way.

Elliot looked up as the woman sat the beer down on the table, once she turned to him he felt like his heart was stopping, he stared unable to believe he was seeing her, He finally found the courage, and his voice. ''L-Liv?''

She looked at him for a moment, before a small smile lifted her lips upward. ''Hi Elliot''

Bobby watched the exchange closely, intently focusing on both without saying a word.

Elliot smiled at her, taking in her appearance, she looked good, damn good in his mind, her hair was outrageously long compared to how it had always been when he was her partner, the curls flowing looked good on her he thought. ''You bartending now?''

She relaxed a bit, the tension easing up as she let out a laugh. ''No, this is Simon's bar. He owns it, and they were shorthanded''

''Wow. Simon did good'' He smiled

She nodded, stepping back a bit. ''I gotta get back, it was nice seeing you Elliot'' she smiled before walking back to the bar.

He smiled, watching her walk away, his heart was still rapid, he wondered as he looked over at the smirk on his brothers face if he could hear it, his smile disappeared as he looked at Bobby. ''What?''

Bobby raised an eyebrow ''Liv?''

Elliot nodded ''that's Liv''

''As in THE Liv? That…'' Points in her direction with his thumb '' That is Olivia Freaking Benson?!''

''SHHHH…'' He leaned forward trying to keep his brothers voice down ''Yes… That was Olivia Benson, my ex-partner.

Bobby leaned back in his seat, the smirk spreading wide across his face at his brother

''Well Ding Fucking Dong''