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Ten months into their new relationship, Olivia goes missing. Will Elliot's grief destroy him before he finds her? Or will his instincts lead him to the truth?

A/N: Memories or dreams in italics

Elliot put the car in park in front of Olivia's apartment complex. "I had a great time tonight," Olivia smiled at her boyfriend. His heart fluttered at her radiance.

"Me too," he leaned over in the seat kissing her passionately. "Hmm. You sure you can't come up?" she mumbled in between kisses.

"I wish. I have to get the twins in the morning," Elliot rested his forehead against hers. "You know, we wouldn't have this problem if you'd just move in with me," he smirked, kissing her again.

"I might have to take you up on that offer this time, Stabler," Olivia pulled away a bit, looking into his eyes.

"Really? You're ready?" he wondered. "I think so," she nodded, as his lips met hers again. "Okay…you're never gonna get home if you keep that up," she raised her eyebrow. "I know. Let me walk you up," he started to get out.

"El…I'm a big girl," she told him, resting her hand on his arm. "Trust me…I know that," he slyly smirked, as Olivia hit him.

"I'm just playing. Is it a crime for me to walk the woman I love to her front door?" Elliot asked innocently. She smiled and rolled her eyes. Something about Elliot calling her the 'woman he loved'… "Okay, come on," she got out and felt his arm around her. She turned and looked into his clear blue eyes, so full of love. Love for her.

"You know what?" she asked. "Hmm?" his eyes waited for her answer.

"I'm so happy right now…I love you so much," Olivia's eyes clouded over with emotion.

He turned around and embraced her, "I love you too, Liv," he grabbed her hands, kissing them gently. He walked her to the front door and kissed her once again, she turned and smiled. "Bring the kids by tomorrow evening. I'll make spaghetti." Olivia winked at him and he grinned.

"Sounds great. Love you." She blew him a kiss, but suddenly, her form disappeared.

Elliot was startled as he ran up the steps, frantically calling for her. "Liv? Olivia!"

"Olivia!" Elliot screamed out waking himself from his sleep. He sat up in his bed, the sheets a tangled mess at his feet.

His heart was racing as he tried to catch his breath, his cool blue eyes quickly filling with tears. He buried his face in both his hands, sobbing like a scared child. Warm tears rolled down his cheeks as he tried to catch his breath.

He'd been having the same dream for weeks. He relived that night so many times…the last night he'd seen Olivia…before everything happened.

He brought the twins over the next day like he'd planned. But when he got to her apartment, she wasn't there. He'd called her cell repeatedly until he gave up a couple hours later and filed a missing persons report. Her apartment looked the same as it had earlier that day. It was almost as if she hadn't touched anything.

Morning came with still no word from her. They looked everywhere…anywhere she could've been…but she wasn't there. He felt like he was losing his mind…he couldn't eat or sleep for three days. He didn't care about himself…his only concern was finding Olivia.

His sobbing had subsided some as he sat on the edge of the bed, staring at the photo of them on his nightstand. It wasn't too long ago he'd been happier than ever. He and Olivia had finally found each other after being friends for so long. They were soul mates…meant to be together forever. He wouldn't give up until he found her.

"Daddy?" he glanced up at the sound of his daughter's voice. She stepped inside, leaving the door cracked.

The room was dark, the only light coming from the hallway. "I heard you in my sleep. Are you alright?" she stood at the end of his bed, her voice laced with worry.

He let out a sigh. Of course he wasn't alright…but he knew his youngest daughter was worried about him. Everyone had been. He opened his mouth to speak, watching her sit next to him on the bed.

"I know you're hurting, Dad. I know this is hard for you…it's hard for everyone. We miss her too," Lizzie clasped her hands and rested them on her thighs, still managing to see her father's eyes in the dark.

Elliot turned his head away as his eyes welled to the brink once more. Lizzie sighed, unsure of what to do. He wanted to talk, but he knew if he started, he'd break again. He didn't want his daughter to see him that way. He was supposed to be strong…he didn't want her to watch him crumble.

He felt her small hand on his shoulder. "You'll find her Daddy…I know you will. Just remember, if you want to talk I'm here, okay?" she tilted her head and scooted forward a bit to see his face. He nodded slightly and Lizzie leaned over and kissed his cheek. "Love you." She stood and started to go back to her bedroom.

"I don't know what to do, Lizzie. I've never felt this way before." She turned sitting back down, waiting for him to speak again. She learned in her peer counseling group that sometimes it was best to just let the other person say what they needed before you spoke.

"I just love her so much. I don't know what to do without her," Elliot choked a sob and started to cry again. Lizzie wrapped her arm around her father, her heart breaking at the sight. "I know you do, Daddy. I'm sorry this happened. We'll get through this…you'll find her."

Elliot sat there with his daughter, crying until he felt numb. Lizzie made him some hot tea and sat at his bedside as he laid back down.

His eyelids were getting heavy…he looked into his daughter's eyes, much like his own. His little girl was turning into a young woman…she had proven how much she'd grown tonight, just by staying with him.

"Thanks Lizzie…I love you," he mumbled, closing his eyes. Lizzie pulled the comforter up so he'd be warm. "It'll be okay Daddy. Get some rest," she whispered, kissing his forehead and leaving his bedroom.

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