It had been 4 days since they got the news of Olivia's death. Elliot had planned the funeral arrangements with the help of his daughters, Kathleen and Maureen.
The funeral's tonight. He had gotten the word out to her brother, co-workers, and friends. He wanted there to be as many people as possible because she deserved it. A couple of the victims she had worked with heard about her death and called Elliot asking about the funeral. It's amazing how much of an impact you can have on people.
As he headed toward the door, all dressed up for the funeral his phone started ringing. When he saw the name on his phone his heart dropped. Kathy.
"Hello" He said, you could hear the confusion in his voice.
"I talked to Kathleen. I heard about Olivia. I was just calling to say I'm sorry. I know how much she meant to you." Kathy said, trying to sound sympathetic. She never liked Olivia because she always thought there was something going on between her and his husband. She couldn't help but feel bad for him, though. She knew he loved Olivia.
"Thanks. I better get going to the funeral." He said hanging up his phone and putting it in his pocket.
*Olivia's Funeral*
All he could see were people crying. He couldn't comprehend what the preacher was saying because he couldn't get the fact that he was at Olivia's funeral out of his head. She was actually dead. He never thought this would happen. He always thought he would die first and he wouldn't have to go through this. This was new to him.
As everyone was leaving the funeral home, everyone was going up to the members of the squad and the Stabler family who all wound up standing in the lobby in front of the door. After everyone left they decided they would go out to dinner. Tomorrow they were burying her and they decided they should spend some time together before anything happens.
They went out to Olivia's favorite diner in memory of her. They shared stories and laughed. They never thought they would be able to laugh again. Everyone was very fond of her and she rarely fought with anyone. Why did it have to be her?
The next day they were burying her. Everyone was standing around the grave site crying. Before they lowered the casket into the ground all of the Stablers and Members of the squad put a rose on top. They cried as they lowered her into the ground and slowly walked away. Cragen was the last one to be standing there.
"You were like a daughter to me, Olivia. I would've done anything to protect you had I known what was going on. I'm sorry I didn't do more for you. Rest peacefully. And do me a favor and watch over Elliot and the squad. They could still use your help." He said, trying to force a slight grin. He couldn't do it. She was dead.