a/n sadly I don't own them. Special thanks to Audrey(WinterWhirls on here & DavidDucuffme on twitter) for encouraging me to write and looking over the updates before I post.

Olivia woke the next morning with Elliot's arm around her waist. For the first time in a long time Olivia felt relaxed and refreshed. She couldn't remember the last time she had a good night's sleep. It had become a rarity in her life. The clock on her nightstand said it was 7am, Cragen had told them to be back in the squadroom by 9:30. Deciding to enjoy this moment of peace Olivia closed her eyes and moved her arm to rest on top of Elliot's. The alarm wasn't set to go off until 8am anyway. Elliot pulled her closer to him and buried his face in her neck. They had fallen asleep in the middle of the bed but they had ended up with Olivia on her side of the bed and Elliot in the middle. Once Olivia was snug against Elliot she drifted back off to sleep.

The next time Olivia woke up it was to Elliot playing with her hair. The clock this time said 8:05am. Olivia rolled over to lay flat on her back. Elliot was laying on his side, his elbow propped up with his head resting on his hand.

"Mmm, good morning," Olivia said with a smile as she stared up at Elliot.

"Morning," Elliot said as he leaned down to place a kiss on her lips. Elliot let his lips linger on Olivia's for a moment. He loved being able to kiss her now. One thing was for sure, he knew it would be hard to keep his hands off of Olivia today.

"Maybe we should call in today, take a personal day? We could definitely use it," Elliot said. They could use a personal day but they had been off yesterday so that put a damper on that. SVU couldn't be shorthanded for too long.

Olivia smiled. "As much as I'd love that we both know Cragen would have our asses, especially if he knew why we both asked for a personal day."

"I don't think I'll be able to think straight today. Not when I picture you wearing nothing but a sheet," Elliot said. He'd laid his head back in his hand but was using his free hand to trace his fingers over Olivia's skin. Elliot brought his hand up to cup her face and traced her bottom lip with his thumb. It was moments like this he was going to remember forever. "Well, since you shot down my idea to call in we had better get ready for work. You grab a shower and I'll go grab my bag from the car. I will shower when you get out. Then we can get some breakfast before work," Elliot said as he rolled out of bed.

"You aren't going to join me in the shower?" Olivia asked, sitting up with the sheet around her waist.

"I'd love to but then we would be late for work and I don't think we want to explain that. Now go get a shower," Elliot said.

Olivia waited until she heard her front door close before she swung her legs over the bed, letting her feet hit the floor. She walked naked into her bathroom, closing the door. Ten minutes later Olivia emerged from her shower to find Elliot lying on the bed, hands resting behind his head. Olivia had a towel wrapped around her body and a clip in her damp hair. She walked over to her dresser and opened the top drawer. She examined the contents, deciding on a matching black lacy bra and panty set. Olivia turned around and tossed the items on the bed. Olivia held the towel to her body as she walked over to the closet to pick an outfit for the day. When she turned back around Olivia saw Elliot holding her underwear.

"You're really going to wear these?" Elliot asked, examining the barely lacy material.

"What? You don't like them?" Olivia asked, amused.

"Oh I like them but how am I supposed to work today? When I know you're these?" Elliot said, tossing the lacy boyshorts over to the other side of the bed.

"Hmm…Well I could wear nothing under my cloths. Yeah maybe I'll do that then you can explain to Cragen why you can't stay focused on the job," Olivia said.

"Uh, no you should definitely wear this little scrap of lace you call underwear and I'll spend the day thinking about taking them off of you when we get back here tonight," Elliot said, getting up off the bed. He headed into the bathroom for a quick shower.

Olivia sat down on the edge of the bed and grabbed her lotion off the nightstand. She pulled her panties on and was hooking clasp on her bra when Elliot emerged from the bathroom a few minutes later. Once the bra was clasped shut Olivia began to apply the lotion to her body.

"Never figured you for one to spend a lot of time getting ready, Liv," Elliot said. He made the short walk over to the chair Olivia had sitting by the large window in her room. He unzipped his duffel and pulled out a pair of boxer briefs. Elliot put them on and turned back around to face Olivia but he found that she was completely dressed and walking into her bathroom. All Elliot saw was her backside as she walked into the bathroom.

"What do you was for breakfast?" Elliot yelled from the bedroom.

"The diner? A big breakfast sounds really good today. I think we deserve it after last night," Olivia said, poking her head out of the bathroom with a big smile on her face. Olivia went back to getting ready in the bathroom.

"Sounds good to me. How much longer until you're ready to go?" Elliot asked. He was now fully dressed and making the bed.

"You make it sound like I spend all my time in the bathroom doing my hair and makeup," Olivia said as she walked out the bathroom with her hair and makeup done. She went over to her closet and pulled out a black blazer to match her slacks. Olivia opened her nightstand and withdrew her badge and service weapon. They walked into the living room and Olivia grabbed her purse and a few files. They left the apartment and rode the elevator to the ground floor. When they were outside Elliot wrapped his arm around Olivia's waist. Olivia smiled, thinking about how easily they settled into this relationship. Truthfully they had been in this relationship for 13 year, the only new part of it was the kissing and sex. They stared at each other for a brief moment before Elliot leaned in for a quick kiss. They made the short walk to Elliot's car in silence, neither wanting to let this moment go. For at least the next 8 hours they would just be Benson and Stabler, partners, nothing more and nothing less. They both knew that was the way it needed to be for the time being. For the next week they would be partners and lovers without letting their coworkers know about the latter. Olivia couldn't help but wonder if the squad would notice the shift in the partnership even if she and Elliot were able to hide it. Elliot held the door open for Olivia then went around to the driver's side. When they were both seat belted in Elliot pulled out onto the street. Elliot reached over and gave Olivia's knee a squeeze, she turned her head and smiled at him then placed her head on top of his.

When they arrived at the diner they ordered their usual and made small talk about the day and their plans after. Elliot looked at Olivia and saw the uneasiness in her features. Olivia sat there on her side of the booth looking out the window she was so lost in thought she didn't notice Elliot get up and come around to her side to sit down. She only noticed when Elliot placed his hand on her thigh. Olivia turned her body and gave him a sad smile.

"What were you thinking about?" Elliot asked, though he already knew the answer.

"Just thinking these next few days will be our last working together, going to breakfast before work. I'll no longer be a cop," Olivia said.

"You could always be like Munch and come out of retirement. You and me? You are stuck with me forever now as far as I'm concerned. I'm not saying it's going to be easy but I know we can do it. I may be losing you as my partner at work but I'm gaining you as my partner in life," Elliot said.

Before Olivia could respond the waitress walked up to the booth with their food. They remained quiet for most of the meal. They made small talk every now and then. Neither mentioned Olivia's last week of work. When they were finished with breakfast Elliot walked up to the counter to pay and get 2 coffees to go while Olivia went outside. From the counter Elliot watched Olivia lean against the car and look up to the sky. After a minute she closed her eyes and tried to relax a little. Elliot knew by the time they made it to work she would be ok. He walked out the door and up to Olivia, she looked at him and took the cup he offered.

"Everything is going to be ok, Liv," Elliot said. He grabbed Olivia's hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze. Olivia smiled and nodded. She leaned forward and placed a kiss on his lips. Elliot moved around Olivia to open her door. When she was in the car Elliot shut the door and walked over to his side.

Elliot made the short drive to the precinct and parked the car. Olivia stared out the windshield at the building.

"Well, let's get this over with," Olivia said with a huff.

They got out of the car and walked up the steps of the precinct. Olivia was silent in the elevator on the way up to their floor. The doors opened and they stepped off. Olivia inhaled a deep breath. She wanted to grab Elliot's hand and to have him give her hand a reassuring squeeze. Elliot looked at her and gave her a glance, asking silently if she was ready. Olivia nodded and the partners began on of their last walks into the squadroom together.