Sitting in the back of the cruiser that was flying through traffic with it's lights on Olivia Benson stared out the window, the tears had stopped due only to the shock she was in. They hadn't even went on an official date and now it seemed they never would, Amanda Rollins had died in Fin's arms and he didn't know if she had been revived. In the front seat Detective Tutuola had regained his senses and was worrying about the woman behind him and Nick was simply confused as to all that had happened, not only today but the recent events that had made his Sergeant react the way she had.
Entering the ER doors the three made their way to the desk, Nick decided to do the talking not sure the other two could.
"I'm Detective Nick Amaro, this is Detective Tutuola and our Sergeant Olivia Benson one of our officers was brought in about half an hour ago."
"Amanda Rollins? I'm sorry Detective but I can't tell you all anything not even your Sergeant, I can only release information to family."
"I understand but her fam.."
"I'm her spouse."
It was spoken so quietly neither men were sure they heard right, Fin had planned on explaining once Nick had went to sit down but apparently Liv didn't care anymore. Meanwhile Nick was shocked to see Olivia turn her phone to show a photo from what he assumed was the cab last night of his Sergeant lip locked with Rollins.
"In that case ma'am she is in surgery. I don't know much else but realistically it doesn't look good at all. I'm sorry I don't know more and as soon as she is out I will send the doctor over."
"Thank you."
Walking back to the seats at the far end of the room where it was quiet Nick decided not to mention anything he had just witnessed and instead offered to get coffee.
Three hours had passed since they had arrived when a very tired looking man in scrubs approached them.
"Sergeant Benson would you like to come with me to a quiet room, it might be best if your Detectives come with you."
All three solemn faces filed into the room behind the man.
"First let me introduce myself, I'm Kim Bradshaw head of surgery here, I specialize in cardiology, which is why I was called in. Now when the bullet entered Detective Rollins' chest it did miss her heart barely but it hit an artery, we lost her several times. However she is a stubborn little thing and she made it through after I repaired the damage and we gave her two transfusions. She made it but the next 24hrs will be crucial, until then we wont be out of the woods. To be safe we are keeping her sedated and in ICU so I will break the rules and allow all of you up to see her for two minutes but then only one can stay at a time due to infection risks."
Once again following the man that held Amanda's life in his hands they all quietly walked into her room. Olivia immediately hit her knees and held the small cold hand in her own. Fin kissed her forehead and went to rub the far haired woman's back the most he could do for Amanda was take care of Liv for her. Nick brushed her hair away and kissed her head also but he was the first to speak.
"Now Rollins I am trying to hold it together but you pull through this, I wanna hear from you how you got the boss. Love ya kiddo."
And with that he kissed the top of his bosses head also and told Fin he'd be in the waiting room.
"Hey Liv girl, I'm gonna step to the waiting room with Amaro if you need us just call. She'll make it she said to tell you she be late for dinner, I don't think she would miss it for the world."
That being said Olivia lost it again as the door closed, being careful to not stir the blonde she made her way into the bed beside her and cried herself to sleep. She never woke when the nurses came to check on Amanda and in turn they left her due to the fact it seemed the blonde woman responded positively to the touch.
Meanwhile in the waiting room two men sat with their heads together also asleep, though it was only 6pm the exhaustion had got to them, suddenly the older of the two felt a hand on his shoulder.
"Fin? What are you doing here is Ken okay?"
"Whoa if you aren't a sight for sore eyes. Ken's fine were here to support one of our own and Olivia. The love of her life it seems is in here fighting for their life."
"Oh Liv's here too, do you think she would be okay with me checking on her?"
"It may be just what she needs, they're in room six."
A knock on the door finally woke the brunette from her slumber and sleepily she beckoned the intruder in. As the door opened she saw what could only be a dream, the last person she ever expected was standing in the doorway of her lover's hospital room with a look of pain on their face, she wasn't sure if it was the scene before them or the anguish they felt for what could have been. Finally collecting herself she dryly spoke.
"Elliott?"
