A/N: Thanks to everyone who has read, reviewed favorited and followed this fic. I was so excited to send you guys an update, that I couldn't wait until I wrote the remaining 13 vignettes - so here are the 7 I've written so far...

#13 Unconventional: Everything about their relationship, past, present and most likely future, was complicated. In fact, each phase of their union read more like a novella than a chapter. Their partnership had a rocky start and was riddled with trust issues from the beginning. They evolved into a solid cop duo, developed a strong friendship, eventually became lovers and later, husband and wife. Nick, Olivia, and their four kids (by 3 different women): Gil, Zara and their 2-year old twin monsters, Shaun and Sebastian, under the roof of their modest Queens home. A mismatched family by traditional standards—and they couldn't be happier.

#14 Scheme: She listens to the dying woman's heart wrenching plea to protect her daughter; the hospital light illuminating her pale face. Her last wish is to take the fall for a murder her daughter committed, a murder that stems from rage, secrets, lies and betrayal. Olivia's eyes swim with tears that threaten to fall, as she looks up at Nick, silently asking him to be her co-conspirator.

#15 Proposal: Nick is beside himself; Liv had been in surgery to remove a bullet that nicked her femoral artery. The fucking perp aimlessly shot her in the leg, determined to take out every cop in a self-fulfilled death wish. His prayer was granted when he succumbed to the hail of bullets that followed. After two hours, they wheel her out, the doctors assure him the surgery is a success and that she was very lucky to be alive. He kissed her hand and lips as she slept. He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a ring, he had planned to pop the question later that night over dinner, but after this close call, he couldn't think of a better time to ask her to be his wife. He slips the ring on her finger, intertwining their fingers before joining her in slumber.

#16 Fight: They both stand their ground, staring each other down in a battle of wills. His back is rigid against the counter top, as he stands tall, trying to assert his dominance. She stares at him hard enough to burn a hole into his head; her arms folded tight against her chest. The hard surface digs into his lower back and the chink in his armor finally reveals itself. He looks away and mutters a barely audible "You're right, "while an unmistakable "I told you so" smirk spreads across her face.

#17 Transfer: He can't believe that all of his belongings fit into a single box. He's looks around and his eyes fall on his team standing in the middle of the aisle. He goes to shake the captain's hand first, then Munch, then Fin. He kisses Amanda on the cheek and gives her a hug. Olivia looks up at him positively beaming, and he grins back at her before giving her a light, but lingering peck on the lips. Today marks the end his SVU career, and the first day their relationship was officially public.

#18 Walls: A weaker man would've lost his nerve. He knew running was a defense mechanism—a crutch she always leans on. It doesn't matter how many times she tries to push him away or the countless ways she tries to sabotage her own happiness in their relationship, he is determined to show her that she is worthy of unconditional love and that all men don't run away.

#19 Birth: He grimaces as he feels the bones in his hand crush under her near superhuman grip. She lets out a bloodcurdling scream and flashes him a murderous glare, silently cursing him. He ignores her wrath and kisses her sweaty forehead, bending down to whisper encouragements into her ear. With one final push, Shaun, the first of their twin boys, makes his grand appearance. Two minutes later, his brother Sebastian debuts. Hours later, exhausted and exhilarated, he settles into their joint hospital bed. He strokes her hair with his good hand, listening to her breathe while she sleeps and reflects on the day's events: 20 hours of labor, a barrage of screams and curses, two beautiful, healthy baby boys and one fractured hand. He feels like he's the luckiest man alive.

More vignettes to come (I promise). And yes, an update for Lotuses and Catalysts will be up soon! As always, reviews are love!