Thank you for the reviews I am taking some liberties with Calvin's story, I researched but I think some things where left unexplained in the episodes. For E/O shippers I am sorry Elliott is gone but I think you will enjoy seen Olivia finding happiness, just be open to the guy I have chosen for her. Happy reading and thanks. Next update will be next week. XO
A boy named Calvin
Rosemary Brandt sat quietly in the interrogation room, She had requested privacy. Olivia noticed that she continued to stare at her intensely which was starting to annoy her. "I'm staring, I'm sorry" it made Olivia feel guilty her annoyance must have shown.
"Did something happened to Calvin?" "I knew he was with his grandparents but I thought it was his maternal ones"
"We are his paternal grandparents, well just me, I remarried a few years ago and no he's fine, he doesn't know I'm here though. I … well … I wanted to meet you first"
"First"?
"Calvin said you were like Wonder Woman pretty and brave " she said it with a big smile and it made Olivia laugh , the thought of him warmed her heart for the first time in a long time.
"Sounds live Calvin, he is still into Comic Books?
"Oh yes, I think they are his escape." She turned serious again reminding herself why she was here.
"Calvin is a wonderful boy. Smart and sensitive, obedient and respectful and having him this past year has been the biggest blessing of my life"
Olivia felt uneasy as if guessing what was coming next but she allowed the woman to continued without interruption.
"A few months ago my husband had a stroke. He was hospitalized for a few weeks and he will need special care for the rest of his life. I am the only one taking care of him. Ms Benson , Calvin needs a stable home, a happy home . Ms Benson , I can't give him the attention he needs, the life he deserves . I can't barely take care of myself and my husband and our only son is in jail. It broke my heart when I missed his last soccer game of the year. It was so important to him. My husband has a niece in Buffalo who works at an Assisted Facility for Seniors and wants us to move there. I need your help. His mother and father's parental rights have been terminated and I have his full custody. But I need your help. I need you to adopt Calvin"
"I'm sorry, Ill be right back" she fled but not before she heard the woman whisper softy "Oh God"
She closed the door behind her and breathed fresher air, those interrogations room could be quite suffocating. Where was Huang ? she could use him right now.
"Liv, what's wrong?" Cragen was walking in her direction.
"I can't do this Captain, I'm not a dumpster where people can leave their kids when they don't want them and then pick them up after they changed their mind, I'm not doing this again." Cragen was not surprised to see Olivia explode , she was a ticking bomb, they all where. " Olivia calm down, your right, but let's call Huang ok. "
At that moment Mrs. Brandt came out of the room. "I am sorry Ms. Benson, I think I made a mistake, the way Calvin spoke about the time he spent with you.. I just thought..I am sorry" She started to leave when Olivia blocked her exit.
"Mrs. Brandt I'm sorry . I just lost my partner, and.." she sighed deeply.
"Look , It took me two seconds to love Calvin, but months before I could look at a drawing he made me without bursting into tears. I will be happy to sleep in my couch the rest of my life and ask for a desk job just to give him a happy life, but if I take him and you change your mind someone will have to give me a good reason on why I should not put a gun to my head"
" I understand. I can assure you I have thought about this for weeks, finding you was not easy, Calvin never mention where you worked, just that you where a Detective. My neighbor's grandson works in law enforcement and knew who you where and told me how to find you. I did not want to ask Calvin and get his hopes up. I need it to make sure you will be willing to take him"
Huang was watching the exchange interested .
"When do you leave for Buffalo?" Olivia asked a little more calm.
"Next week if you take him, his school counselor said the process should be quick as I am transferring my rights to you. That is if you will take him"
Cragen had quickly told Huang a few facts and he intervened with Olivia's blessing.
"I do not think is fair to ask Olivia can make a decision today . If you would permit me I will like to meet with Calvin and talk to him"
"This is Dr Huang he is a Psychiatrist" Cragen took care of the introductions.
"A Psychiatrist? Why would Calvin need one?"
"To deal with abandonment issues "
"I am not abandoning my grandson! How dare you!"
"You are giving him the best option, but to him is another abandonment, he was surrendered by his Mother to Olivia who had to forcibly give him up then he went to you and today you are asking Olivia to take him back . In his mind this is exactly how this is playing. He is a bright child, they suffer the most."
The thought sobered the women there was a moment of silent.
"Ok , I will bring back Calvin tomorrow, but if you say no to him, Ms Benson, what will I do?
"Olivia has not say no Ms Brandt" Huang reminded her
"She has not said yes" the desperation was clear in her voice.
"I changed my mind " Huang decided. "Olivia and I will talk tomorrow, and based on her decision we will call you and visit you at home, I want to be there when Calvin is told about this situation."
"Ok" Mrs. Brandt looked defeated and allowed Olivia to escort her outside the precint while Cragen and Huang looked on.
"Olivia will take him" Cragen said .
"Been a caretaker can be very overwhelming . Mrs . Brandt is overwhelmed and desperate but also full of guilt " "She's making decisions under emotions and that can be dangerous"
"What are you saying?" Cragen sensed Huang's hesitation about the situation.
"I am saying you should pull every single string you have in court and family services and any agency that might be involved and have those papers ready before the end of the week or before she changes her mind which ever comes first"
To be continued