Olivia woke up the next morning at 9 am and took a quick shower. She was supposed to be at work in half an hour but she still needed to do her make up, do her hair, and get dressed.

She decided to text Elliot and tell him she'll be a little late. She was in the bathroom blow drying her hair when Mark walked in.

"Morning." He kissed her.

"Hey," she quietly said and kept doing her hair.

Mark brushed his teeth and washed his face then sat on the counter. "You alright?" He asked her, sensing that she was still upset from last night.

"I'm fine. I just need to finish cause I'm already late for work."

He nodded as she finished her hair and started doing her makeup. "I'll go make you something to eat on the way," he said then got up.

"I'm not hungry."

He sighed. "Ok." He walked back in her room and started getting dressed.

Olivia came out and started getting dressed also. "What time do you have work?" She asked.

"At 10 so I have to leave now." He kissed her. "Bye." Then he left.

She finished getting dressed then grabbed her holster and badge then went to work. She arrived at the precinct at 10 am.

"Good morning," Elliot said as she sat at her desk.

"Morning. Any new cases?"

"No we just need to finish the paperwork for the Roberts' case and then we can leave if nothing comes up."

She nodded and started working.

"So why were you late?" Elliot asked.

"I woke up late," she said simply.

He nodded. "Nothing to do with Mark?"

"Nope."

"What did he say last night after I left?"

"Are we playing 20 questions?" She asked, annoyed.

"Sorry, didn't realize I was annoying you."

She just went back to her paperwork.

A couple hours later...

It was 5 pm when they got to go home. Olivia grabbed her coat and then saw Elliot walking up to her. "Want to go grab some dinner?" He asked.

"Um, sure."

They drove to a restaurant near the precinct and found a table. The waiter took their order and brought their food right away. They started eating and kept quiet until Elliot spoke.

"I'm going to look at apartments today and hopefully move out by next week."

"Have you told the kids yet?"

"We're going to tell them tonight."

"You still sure you want to do this?" She asked.

"I'm positive. It'll be better for the kids to not have to hear us fight everyday."

"Good."

"So how'd Mark react last night?" He asked, ready for her to deny anything happened.

"Uh, he was mad. I told him nothing happened but, I don't think he believed me." She shrugged her shoulders.

"I'm sorry that I fell asleep. I can understand why he was mad."

"It's not your fault, Elliot. We can't help that we fell asleep like that," she assured him.

"Are you guys okay now?"

"I don't know. I just don't know if he can handle me hanging out with you or me being late every night."

He nodded. "Well maybe we should just not hang out for a while if he's going to have a problem. I don't want to be the reason you two fight."

"I don't want to stop hanging out with you, Elliot. If he's not going to trust me around you, then I don't need to be with someone like that."

"So what are you going to do?" He asked curiously.

"I don't know. I'm just going to talk to him and if he's not okay with me being around you then I'm done. I'm not going to keep fighting with him."

He nodded. "Do whatever makes you happy." He smiled.

She smiled back. They finished their dinner and then they both went home. Olivia got home at 7 pm and called Mark to invite him over.

He came half an hour later and they were sitting on the couch talking. "Did you have dinner yet?" He asked.

"Yea. Elliot and I went after work," she answered, hoping he wouldn't get mad again.

"Oh, ok."

"What?"

"Nothing."

"Mark, don't start with this again."

"I didn't say anything."

"Oh, ok," she mocked. "What is that supposed to mean?" She continued.

"Don't make a big deal out of nothing Olivia. I'm not going to fight with you," he said, annoyed.

"Fine," she said. Her phone started ringing and she saw that it was Elliot. Mark rolled his eyes after seeing who it was. She just ignored him and answered.

"Hey El...how'd it go?...you want me to come with you?...are you sure?...ok call if you need anything...bye." She hung up and looked at Mark.

"What did he want?" Mark said, obviously jealous.

"Mark, I swear if you start with this-"

He cut her off. "It's a simple question. If you can't answer that than obviously something's going on."

"Stop acting like a jealous asshole."

"Is there something I should be about?"

"You know what Mark, if you're going to keep this up then I'm done. I'm not going to sit here and listen to this." She got up and started walking away until he spoke up.

"Fine then I guess we are done. Now you can screw him and have nothing to worry about," he said then slammed the door on his way out.

Olivia sighed and called Elliot. "Hey it's me...Mark just left...no, I just broke up with him...I'm fine...pick me up and I'll help you go apartment hunting...ok bye." She hung up and started getting dressed.

Elliot picked her up 15 minutes later and they were looking for apartment in her neighborhood.

"There are nice apartments down the block and they're big enough for your kids to visit and stay the night."

"Let's go check those out. So are you going to be okay?"

"Yea I'm actually relieved. I always had to worry about him getting mad that I was with you and now I don't have to worry about anything. Feels good." She smiled.

"We both finally got rid of the people that were making us go crazy." He laughed. "And now we're going to start making each other go crazy by living in the same neighborhood," he teased.

She laughed. "I guess you're stuck with me at work and at home."

"It's not a bad thing," he flirted. She blushed and looked away.

They arrived to the apartments down her block and started looking at one that was on the second floor. "It is really big but I like these better than the other ones." he said.

"So is this the one you want?" His realtor asked.

Elliot looked at Olivia as she searched the apartment. He smiled and nodded. "This is the one." He especially wanted this apartment because it was only a block away from Olivia's. The realtor made him sign some papers then they went out for some ice cream.

"I can't believe you're going to live a block away from me."

"Me either but it's a good thing right?" He asked her.

"My best friend is going to live by me, what's not good about that?" She asked.

He smiled. They finished their ice cream then Elliot drove her home. "You want to stay the night? Instead of driving back to Queens."

"Sure." They walked up to her apartment. Olivia got the guest bedroom ready for him and then sat next to him on the couch.

"Thanks for letting me stay tonight."

"It's not a problem. So when are you moving out?"

"I'll start packing tomorrow and probably have the apartment by next week."

"That's good. Do you need me to help you pack?"

"No you don't have to do that."

"No I don't mind. Plus it'll be faster and you can move in sooner than next week."

"Thanks."

"No problem. I'll be over tomorrow since we have the day off."

"What would I do without you Liv?"

"You'd probably be dead," she teased as a yawn escaped her mouth.

"Let's go to sleep Miss Benson." He smiled and they got up but the phone started ringing.

Olivia looked at the caller id and saw that it was Mark, so she hit ignore.

"Mark?" Elliot asked.

"Yea." She nodded and put the phone back in its place. "Goodnight El."

"Night Liv." They both went in their beds and fell asleep.

The next day...

Elliot and Olivia were eating the breakfast that Elliot made. It was 9 am and they decided to go pack his things after breakfast.
They finished eating half an hour later and then drove to his house in Queens.

When they walked in, they saw Kathy sitting on the couch drinking coffee. His kids were all at school.

"Elliot what are you doing here?"

"Hey Kathy. I just came to pack my stuff," he said.

Kathy spotted Olivia and instantly frowned. She couldn't believe that Elliot would bring Olivia. The truth was that Elliot didn't think Kathy was home. He thought she would be at work since Eli is in daycare.

"Olivia," she said as a hello.

"Hi Kathy. How are you?" Olivia said, trying to be nice.

"Fine."

Elliot and Olivia went in the bedroom and started packing his clothes. "Sorry, I didn't think Kathy would be here," he whispered to Olivia.

"No it's fine," she whispered back.

They finished packing his things two hours later. Kathy came in the room. "I talked to my lawyer and she's sending the divorce papers soon so it will final by this week if you sign them," she explained coldly.

"Good," he said, just as cold.

"So are you staying at Olivia's?" She asked and gave Olivia a dirty look. Olivia just stood there, not knowing what to do.

"Yea. I'm moving to a apartment next week so until then I'll be at her place." Elliot and Olivia discussed this and she welcomed him to stay with her until he next week.

"I bet you're proud of yourself, Olivia," Kathy said.

"What are you talking about?" Olivia asked, not sure how to respond.

"You successfully took my husband away from me. He only did this because of you," Kathy answered.

"Kathy, I did this because of you so don't blame this on Olivia."

"Really? Well you said that you love her and I know that's the reason you want a divorce."

Olivia's jaw dropped.

"Kathy," Elliot warned.

"Oh what she didn't know? Well Olivia, my husband is in love with you and that's why he left me. So good luck to the both of you," she said coldly then walked away.

Olivia just stood there, not knowing what just happened. Was her partner in love with her? Did he leave his family for her?

"Liv, I'm sorry," he said.

"Um, we should get this stuff in the car." Olivia grabbed a suitcase and went to put it in her car. Elliot grabbed the other two suitcases and put them in her car as well. They drove to her apartment in silence.

When they got there they took the suitcases up and Olivia started cooking dinner. Elliot came in the kitchen after he showered.

"Need any help?" He asked.

"Uh no, I got it under control," she said. She didn't know how to act in front of him anymore after hearing what Kathy had to say.

Elliot noticed that it was really awkward so he decided to talk to her about what just happened.

"I'm sorry about what happened with Kathy. I really didn't think she would've been there."

"Was it true what she said? Am I the reason you left her?" She asked quietly.

"I left her because we didn't love each other anymore and I wasn't happy. But the other part was true," he said, referring to him loving her.

She kept cooking, not knowing what to say so he spoke again. "Olivia, I didn't want you to find out this way but, it is true. I just wish I could've told you myself."

"I don't know what to say. I mean I never knew you felt that way," she admitted and turned around to face him.

"I've always felt that way, Liv. Ever since I met you."

"Why didn't you say something when you and Kathy were separated before?"

"I was...I guess I was scared. I didn't want to ruin our friendship. I couldn't live with myself if I ruined what we have."

She nodded. "Well the reason I broke up with Mark was because he wan't you. I didn't want him to come between you and me."

He smiled and walked up to her. He took her hand in his. "I love you so much Olivia."

"I love you too," she finally said. He leaned in and gave her the most passionate kiss.

"So no more Mark and Kathy?" He asked as he pulled back.

She laughed. "No more Mark and Kathy," she assured him.