After crying with everyone, she walked to the cribs but stood and waited when she realized Elliot and Wendy were in there.

She had only been back a day but she knew Elliot was in love with her, as she was with him. However, watching him being so close to another woman was breaking her heart. They weren't kissing but from the look on Wendy's face she knew she was in love with him.

Olivia could see Wendy was crying and suddenly Elliot hugged her and placed a small kiss on her forehead. They had been partners for two years and had grown closer but he could honestly say they had never crossed the line.

Wendy could remember the first time they talked about what had happened
to Olivia. It was so hard for him, it was the first time he could tell
anyone but Rebecca about the fact that he loved Olivia. From that moment
she could understand why it was so hard to Elliot for go on.

It was also the moment Wendy realized she had feelings for her new partner. She wasn't sure if it was love or just the trust she had in him. It was a couple of months ago she realized it was love and she needed to tell him the truth.

As Wendy broke away she placed a hand on his chest. He was surprised, it
was the first time he was so close to her. The truth was that he saw her as
a little girl he needed to protect. He wasn't attracted to her, he just
appreciated her.

Wendy knew she needed to tell him what she felt to see what happened.

"El, I know Olivia is the woman in your life and that you love her but I'm in love with you," she whispered and tried to gauge the reaction in his eyes. "I'll transfer because after this moment I won't be able to work with you anymore, so…can you just give me one kiss and I promise I'll disappear."

Elliot was amazed and he knew his reply would be difficult for her to hear.

"I can't. Wendy, you're an amazing woman…but I don't feel the same about you and …I just can't," he said. Tears started to fall down her cheeks. He hugged her again and kissed her head. "Don't cry, it's not worth it."

Olivia wiped tears from her eyes and smiled. She was so in love with him but she could also understand Wendy's position. As Wendy walked away from the cribs she ran into Olivia. Wendy opened her mouth to speak but Olivia stopped her.

"It's ok, Wendy. Take care of yourself, you're a good woman."

Olivia entered the cribs and Elliot stared at her, his eyes full of tears. Just knowing she wasn't dead gave him hope, a reason to go on. He walked slowly towards her and she did the same. She hugged him tightly and hid her wet face in his neck – it was a way of protecting herself from the reality. Slowly he stroked her back and kissed her head.

They both knew their lives had changed completely from the moment she appeared in his doorway. They both loved each other so much the feeling was overwhelming. They knew from this moment they would have each other through life.