I really hope you all will enjoy this story. I had this idea in my head for a while now and I just had to write it. Enjoy!
Chapter 1- Accident
Olivia walked into the squad room with Starbucks in hand. Her mind though was still in her therapy session. That day they touched on a subject that she didn't want to talk about, her former partner. He told her what she already knew, that they had a close relationship, and how important he was to her. Olivia was brought out of her thoughts by Nick, "Sorry Nick, what did you say?" Olivia made her way over to her desk and sat down looking at him.
Nick stood up putting his jacket on, "Got a case, victim is at Mercy right now." Nick wondered what was on his partner's mind.
Olivia took another sip of her coffee before standing back up and walking out with Nick. Her thoughts were still on her therapy session, but mainly on her former partner, Elliot.
Nick and Olivia talked to the victim then returned back to the precinct. Cragen walked out of his office when they walked in. "You guys get anything from the victim?"
"Not much, she didn't see his face because he was wearing a black mask. The only thing he told her was if she screamed, he'll kill her, he used a condom so no fluids." Olivia went to set her jacket down at her desk.
"They did find DNA under her finger nails from when she scratched the perp. Warner is running the DNA right now." Nick added looking at Olivia. He could tell she still had something on her mind.
Cragen nodded, "Ok let's hope Warner get a hit with the DNA." Cragen turned to go back into his office when he noticed Barber coming with a familiar face, "Councilors how may I help you two?" Cragen glanced at Olivia before turning back to Barber.
Barber smiled putting a hand in his pocket, "Just came by to introduce the new ADA."
"Wait…you're leaving?" Amanda asked folding her arms across her chest as she leaned against her desk.
Barber shook his head, "No SVU will have two ADA's, and they're working on the third to help with the case load because we're handling the cases from the SVU in Queens also. Any ways David Haden will be the second ADA." Barber turned to face David Haden as he said his name.
"Yeah, we know Haden." Nick said dryly walking back to his desk looking at Olivia.
Barber raised an eyebrow at Nick before relaxing turning his attention back to the rest of the squad. "Good he'll be taking over while I'm on vacation. Hopefully we'll get the third ADA."
"How long of a vacation are you taking?" This was not what Olivia needed right now, to have David Haden back. She was able to get over him and move on, now he's back. Could her day get any worst, Olivia thought.
"Two weeks, need a break, to get away." Barber checked his watch, "Well I have a plane to catch see you guys in two weeks." Barber said before taking his leave.
"So what do we have?" Haden walked over to the screen seeing a case up.
"Umm…Nancy Smith raped and beaten didn't see her attacker, but she did scratch him getting his DNA. We're waiting on Warner to see what she got from the DNA." Olivia was determined to not let their past effect her or her job.
Haden nodded, then turned to face Olivia, he noticed her short hair when he came in, and he liked it. "Well hopefully the guy is in the system."
Olivia nodded in agreement as her phone rang, she answered it. "Hey…Yeah I can meet you there… be there in ten…see you soon." Olivia hung up her phone.
"Meeting Brian for lunch," Nick was slowly starting to accept Brian and Olivia's relationship, even though he still thought Brian was a prick.
"Umm… No just meeting Alex right quick for lunch. Be back in half hour Cap." Olivia said grabbing her purse and jacket.
Cragen nodded, "No problem Liv, I'll call if I need you." Cragen headed back to his office.
Olivia gave him a grateful smile, before walking out. When she got to the elevators she heard someone walk up behind her and she knew who it was, "What can I do for you councilor." Olivia turned to face Haden, trying to keep it professional.
"Olivia I just wanted to make sure you're ok with me working with SVU again." Haden had to admit he still had feelings for her, and it didn't help that she looked beautiful today.
"I'm fine David," Olivia got into the elevator, "It's like you said, it never happened." Olivia said before the elevator doors closed.
Fifteen minutes later Olivia and Alex were sitting down at a diner eating, "I can't believe Haden is back working with SVU." Alex said after Olivia told her about Haden being their second ADA.
"Tell me about it," Olivia sighed.
"So, how have you been doing?" Alex had been worried about her friend, especially after the ordeal with Lewis.
Olivia gave Alex a small smile, "I'm doing better…I'm not beating up every guy who looks at me wrong." Olivia said with a small laugh, "I'm taking it day by day, my therapist has been a great help."
"That's good, glad to see you doing better. How are you and Brian doing?" Alex asked eating some of her food. She knew being with Brian had been the longest relationship her friend has been in since she known her.
"We're good…getting used to living with someone, but yeah… we're good." Olivia gave Alex a small smile.
Alex could tell something was up, but decided to let it go for now. "That's good to hear. So the DA's office came to me this morning asking me if I would like to join SVU as the third ADA, I think I might take it." Alex saw the smile on her friends face grow bigger.
"That'll be great Alex, to have you back with the team." Olivia heard her phone going off. She groans hoping it wasn't Nick or Cragen, "Benson…" Olivia answered. "Yes this is she speaking…Is he ok…I'll be right there…Thank you." Olivia said hanging up as she stood up putting her jacket on.
"Liv is everything ok?" Alex stood up also seeing the worried look on her friends face.
Olivia took a deep shaky breath as she shook her head, "I don't know…its Elliot… he's at umm Mercy right now." Olivia set some money down.
Alex just stood there in shock. "I'm coming with you." Alex followed Olivia out of the diner having a feeling Olivia may need a friend.
SVU*SVU*SVU
Olivia and Alex rushed into the hospital and up to the nurses' station. "Excuse me, someone called me regarding Elliot Stabler." Olivia was worried about him. She was hoping that he'll be ok.
"Ah yes that was me." The nurse stood up walking around towards Olivia and Alex.
"Is he ok, what happened?" Olivia asked wanting to know what was going on.
The nurse called over a doctor, "Doctor Thomas will help you," The nurse said politely as the doctor walked up to them, "Dr. Thomas this is Olivia Benson, she's here regarding Elliot Stabler." The nurse said before walking back around to her seat.
"If you'll follow me right this way," Dr. Thomas guided them to a sitting area. The doctor sat in front of Olivia and Alex glancing down at the chart.
Olivia was trying to read the doctor's face but it was unreadable. "Is Elliot ok?" Olivia asked again getting frustrated that no one was giving her any answers.
The doctor leaned forward, "Mr. Stabler was in a car accident, a drunk driver flew through a red light going triple the speed limit, hitting Mr. Stabler's car dead on. He suffered very serious injuries." The doctor paused, "I'm sorry Ms. Benson, but we don't think he'll make it through the night." The doctor said sympathetically.
Olivia could not believe what she just heard, she tried to say something but nothing came out. She could feel her eyes swimming in tears ready to fall she tried to blink them away but failed as the tears started to fall.
Alex wrapped an arm around her friend trying to comfort her, "Can we see him?" Alex asked.
The doctor nodded, "That's not a problem, if he has any family I'll get them down her as soon as possible." The doctor stood up, "I can take you to his room."
Alex guided Olivia to a standing position before following the doctor to Elliot's room. The doctor turned to them, "Take as long as you need." The doctor said before leaving.
Olivia took a deep breath before opening the door and walking in, she gasped at what she saw, Elliot was so pale, cuts everywhere, tubs and wires hook up to him, one tub went down his throat. She could hear his heart beat from the monitor, it was slow and weak. She walked over to him, grabbing his hand. She felt tears falling down her face. The only thing she was thinking was this could not be happening.
Alex had tears in her eyes as well as she looked at Elliot, she heard Olivia's phone ringing but Olivia ignored it. Alex walked over to Olivia taking her free hand into hers squeezing it, trying to comfort her friend the best way she could.
They stood there for a couple of minutes before Alex phone went off, she checked it seeing that it was Donnelly she left the room to answer it. Couple of minutes later she came back in. "Hey Liv, I need to be in court, I'm going to let Cragen know what's going on, if you need anything just call me ok." Alex received a nod from Olivia who was still looking at Elliot.
Olivia pulled one of the chairs in the room to Elliot's bed, grabbing his hand again. All the hurt and anger she had towards him for leaving melted away. She sat there for a couple minutes, ignoring her phone that ranged a couple times. She finally decided to call Kathy, she found Elliot's phone in a bag next to his bed. She search his contacts before finding Kathy's number, she dialed the number taking a deep breath in order to relax a little.
"Hello," Kathy answered.
"Hey Kathy its Olivia."
"Oh hey Olivia…umm…Elliot is not here with me." Kathy said
"I know I'm with him…Kathy…Elliot's in the hospital." Olivia heard Kathy gasped.
"Wh-What h-happened?" Kathy stuttered.
"He was in a car accident…Kathy the doctors don't think he'll make it through the night." Olivia said as more tears fell down her face.
"Oh My God…umm… the kids and I are in Florida right now…umm…I'm going to try and get a flight out as soon as possible. Can you keep me updated on his condition until I get there?" Kathy asked.
Olivia could hear Kathy sniffle. "Sure Kathy, let me know when you're about to fly out or encounter any problems."
"Ok…talk to you soon Olivia…and thanks." Kathy said hanging up.
***Precinct***
"Hey Amanda want to go with me to see Warner?" Nick asked looking over at her.
"Yeah, just give me a minute. You still haven't been able to get in touch with Olivia?" Amanda asked looking up from her laptop.
"Nope," Nick was worried as he thought back to when Lewis had Olivia.
Fin saw Alex walk in without Olivia, "Hey Alex where's Liv?"
"Umm…something came up, is Cragen in his office?" Alex asked walking up to Fin.
Fin could tell she had been crying. "Yeah, he's in there." Fin figured he'll ask her what was wrong when they had more privacy.
Alex nodded walking into Cragen's office. Cragen looked up to see Alex. "Alex, what can I do for you?"
"I just wanted you to know that Elliot's in the hospital. The doctors don't think he'll make it through the night." Alex said.
Cragen sighed, "Does Olivia know yet?" Cragen glanced out his window looking towards Olivia's desk seeing that she wasn't there.
"Yeah, the hospital called her, she's there now. But I need to be in court and I told her that I'll let you know." Alex checked her watch, "I have to go."
Cragen nodded, "Which hospital?"
"Mercy," Alex said opening the door.
Cragen stood up, "I'll go up there to be with Olivia." Cragen said before Alex rushed out. Cragen knew that if Elliot died he was for sure that it would destroy Olivia. He grabbed his jacket and started to walk out when his phone ranged, he answered it, and then walked out.
"Our rapist struck again, but this time he killed the victim. Warner is already there. All three of you go check it out." Cragen said. "Fin," Cragen motioned him over. He told Fin about Elliot, letting him know he'll be at the hospital with Olivia.
"I'll stop by after we visit the crime scene." Fin said receiving a nod from Cragen.
***Hospital***
When Cragen walked into the room where Elliot was he saw Olivia sitting down next to his bed holding his hand as silent tears fell down her face. He walked over to her putting a comforting hand on her shoulder. "Liv I'm sure he'll pull through." Cragen said trying to reassure her.
"I'm trying to believe that, but Don, since I've been here he has not improved, I think he may have declined, I can't lose him." Olivia choked out the last part as more tears fell down her face.
Cragen knew that nothing would make Olivia feel better other than Elliot waking up. He pulled the other chair next to Olivia and sat down. "Does Kathy know yet?"
Olivia nodded, "Yeah, I called her, her and the kids are trying to get a flight out of Florida now, but it's hard because of the storm down there." Olivia was still staring at Elliot, watching his chest rise and fall slowly. Olivia could not believe that this was happening. She was going to lose her best friend forever. Not only was she losing her friend but five children were losing their father. She couldn't began to imagine what they were going through right now, especially for little Eli.
Olivia was pulled out of her thoughts with a loud beeping, she looked up to find that Elliot had flat lined. She felt Cragen pull her out of the room so that the doctors could work on him.
TBC
Well I really hope you guys enjoyed the chapter. I have already written a couple more chapters. Let me know if you guys want to read more or if I should just scrape it. Reviews very much appreciated.