Amanda's jaw dropped when she saw them.
"What are you all doing here?" she finally said.
"We just came over to talk and give you some support," said Olivia. "We brought you food too."
"Well… thanks," said Amanda. That was when she saw Nick standing with them.
"Oh…my…god," stuttered Amanda. Nick opened his arms wide and Amanda fell right into them. More tears began to well up in her eyes.
Amanda held onto Nick for what seemed to be an hour but was actually less than 30 seconds. Afterwards they all walked into the kitchen.
"Have something to eat Amanda," said Rafael.
"Okay," said Amanda. "Ohh" she said when Fin and Sonny took the food out. "I love Indian food."
They all piled their plates high with different dishes. Amanda went to wake Jesse and put her on the floor so Noah could play with her. Afterwards, they all sat on her couch.
"Amanda," said Olivia. "I found out that you were listening to Unsteady today."
"Oh man," said Amanda. "I must have minimized the window instead of closing it."
"I listened to the lyrics," Olivia continued. "And I really think they speak to you. You've had some rough times, but you don't have family to turn to. Is that true?"
Amanda started to cry again. "Yes," said she said through her tears. "It's all true."
Olivia put her arm around Amanda. "Everyone has their own way of coping. But I want you to know that we are always there for you. All you have to do is tell us when you're feeling depressed and we'll do whatever we can to help you. Just like we all help our victims."
Amanda let out a small smile. "Thank you," she said. "Right now, I just need other people to talk to and make me feel like I'm not alone in this world."
"Well that's what we're here for," said Nick putting an arm around Amanda's other side.
"Speaking of which, what are you doing here?" said Amanda.
"I was in New York visiting my mother and Olivia called me to say that you were feeling sad and it would make you feel better if we all came over," said Nick.
"Well, thanks all of you," said Amanda. "I feel a little better."
"Only a little," thought Amanda. "But if they are always there for me, I know I can get through whatever life throws at me."
They all continued to talk and gave Amanda advice on what to do next. Olivia suggested she go to a support group for people who had lost relatives or whose husbands were away on long term jobs.
"Of course if you just want to talk about stuff with us, you're more than welcome to," said Olivia.
They continued to talk until it got late.
"Well," said Amanda. "I think you all should better best be going."
"Actually," said Sonny. "We were thinking of something different."
"We kind of wanted to stay with you overnight," said Fin.
Amanda was surprised. "You would really do that," she said.
"We thought you would feel better if we did," said Olivia. "So you wouldn't have to go bed by yourself after a rough day."
"Of course only if it's okay with you," added Nick.
"That would be… great!" said Amanda. "I'll get my AeroBed out for Noah."
Amanda inflated the AeroBed while the others set up Jesse's travel crib. "We don't want her to be alone either," said Rafael.
After that they converted the couch to bed and all snuggled together in pillows and blankets. Amanda was right next to to Nick. She began to reminisce about how much she missed him. She began to silently sing the song to him.
"Hold Hold on Hold up to me 'Cause I'm a little unsteady A little unsteady Hold Hold on Hold up to me 'Cause I'm a little unsteady A little unsteady"
And then just at that moment, Nick gently grabbed onto her. Amanda never felt so comfortable in her life. So comfortable that she drifted off into a gentle sleep.
When Amanda awoke she looked at her watch. It was 3:26AM. Nick was still holding onto her and the rest of the squad was asleep snuggled in bed.
"If you love me Don't let go If you love me Don't let go"
"They love me," said Amanda. "They didn't let go. And they never will. Even when Nick goes home, I'll still talk to him."
Amanda felt like a huge hole in her heart had been filled. And, still cuddling with Nick, Amanda Rollins fell back asleep, knowing she was surrounded by true love and care.
The End
So that's my first SVU fanfic. Hope you all enjoyed it.
