Damn, you all are feeling this story to pieces. I got more alerts than any other story I put out and I got more love than any other story in a short matter of time. So much so, that I'm gonna put 'Safe and Sound' on the back burner for a brief time so I can put this story out for you more often. Now, did I mention things will only get worse for our precious Olivia? Well, I'm gonna give her a break because, god, even I can't stand seeing her in so much pain (and I have a habit of putting our girl through so much in order for her to have a happy life). Oh, and I know you're gonna be upset that Dean Porter will appear, but he's gonna be in one chapter. Even he knows Elliot and Olivia are meant to be together.

Oh, and one more thing, the title of the story is also the title of a tv movie starring that chick who was on 'Full House'. Only, in that movie, she's a divorcee. Olivia's not married (at least for the time being).

Enjoy and happy reading!

Lots of love, hugs and kisses from your resident writer and friend, Nina!

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Mercy General Hospital

Olivia Benson's room

Manhattan, New York

May 30, 2008

Elliot refused to leave Olivia side, not even for one second. He needed to know the update on her condition. After the shocker in the bullpen earlier, he refused to let her out of his sight. He didn't eat, he didn't go to sleep. Hell, he didn't even move. He just sat by her bed and held her hand, letting her know that he was here to stay.

To his shock and disbelief, her jaw wasn't shattered as he originally thought; it was just severely bruised. Right now, she was able to eat, but she can't talk much and she must rest due to her pregnancy. Another sigh of relief came out of his mouth when no damage to her unborn child happened. He would never forgive himself if anything bad happened to Olivia and 'their' baby.

The man who did this was currently in lockup, but Elliot wanted to beat the shit out of him for hurting his woman. Whoever he was, he was on a mission and he was sent from someone to get the job done, which he did and that pissed the blue-eyed hunk off in a big fucking way. No one messes with Olivia Benson and gets away with it.

"Det. Stabler, can I see you for a moment?" a doctor whispered when she poked her head through the door.

"I don't wanna leave Olivia," he stated over and over again.

"Just step outside for a moment. I'm pretty sure she's not going anywhere," the doc assured him.

Elliot sighed deeply as he let go of her hand gently and got up from his chair. Stepping outside in the hallway, he had his hands in his pockets.

"What's going on?" he asked right away.

"Mr. Stabler, I'm really concerned with Olivia's well being. Did you know she used to cut herself?" the doctor asked.

"What? No, I didn't know. She never told me," Elliot said, looking shocked.

"I'm sorry; I thought you knew. It wasn't severe, but this is a very serious matter. I do believe the reason why she's been cutting herself is because she may have been abused at one point," she told him.

Olivia, my Liv was in an abusive relationship? Why didn't she tell me this before? Because she thinks I would think less of her. Oh, Liv, you should've told me, he thought sadly. The thought of any man putting his hands on her made him mad as hell. Whoever did this was gonna get the worse ass kicking of his fucking life.

"Doc, is there anything I can do?" he asked frantically.

"For the time being, just be there for her. You proved to be so good to her. When she's ready to talk, just listen and don't push her," the doctor said as she patted his shoulder gently before she turned on her heel and walked away to do her rounds.

He went back into her room and took his seat right next to her on the bed. He took her hand into his gently and kissed the back of it, letting her know that he was still here. A single tear fell down his eye as he looked down at her. A sleeping angel who has been hurt pretty much all her life, his heart ached because he couldn't be there to help her, comfort her and love her a whole lot sooner. Well, he was here now and he's not going anywhere.

I'm gonna make sure you're gonna be all better, Liv, he vowed silently.

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Special Victims Unit Squad room

Interrogation room

16th precinct

One Police Plaza

Manhattan, New York

May 30, 2008

"I'm not saying a damn thing. I know my rights. I want my fucking lawyer," the man said as he sat there, looking angry. His job was to go in, beat the shit out of Olivia and leave. He wasn't supposed to get arrested. He wasn't supposed to get pissed. He knew his boss was gonna be pissed when he finds out.

Fin got right into his face. "If you know what's good for you, you'll start talking right now! Believe me, even lawyers can play you like a fucking fool!"

"Get out of my face, asshole! I have nothing to say!" he growled.

"Oh, you're gonna have something to say, Angel Parker. Yeah, we know who you are. Mother fucker racked up a pretty impressive rap sheet. We know someone sent you to attack Olivia. But, the question is, how much money you were supposed to get?" Chester sneered.

"None of your fucking business!" Angel said, looking pissed.

"It's our business when you attack a fellow cop! She didn't do anything to your stupid ass!" Fin snapped.

"Not to me, yes, but she did something to my boss," Angel countered.

"Oh, so we're finally talking. Who is it? Who's the man who sent you?" Fin asked menacingly.

"She knows him. She knows him very well. Hell, she slept with him," Angel revealed.

"Let me guess: Kurt Moss, right?" Chester and Fin asked, looking curious.

"No, you fuckers! Dean Porter! He sent me to beat her up! He said he'd pay me 5000 dollars if I get the job done! I'm not supposed to be in jail, but thanks to that wannabe Tarzan who knocked the wind out of me, I'm not going anywhere, right?" Angel snorted in annoyance.

Fin and Chester couldn't believe what they just heard. Dean Porter? FBI agent Dean Porter hired a hit man to beat up on Olivia? What kind of beef did he have with her?

"I'm done with you," Fin said as he stormed out of the interrogation room. He just had to get out of there. Knowing that he and Olivia are like brother and sister, he knew he had to leave or he'll do something he'll regret in the long run.

How the hell he's gonna break the news to Elliot that Olivia once dated the FBI agent?

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Stabler residence

Queens, New York

June 7, 2008

"Daddy, how's Olivia doing?" Maureen, the eldest of the Stabler clan asked. They were sitting in the kitchen, drinking coffee and discussing everything that's been happening within the last few weeks.

"Fine. She's resting upstairs. The baby's doing well, too," Elliot replied, a small smile played on his lips.

"Daddy, are you sure you don't mind being a father to someone else's child? I mean, you do know how Olivia got pregnant, right?" she reminded him.

He sighed. "Yes, baby. Liv's been through a lot in the past few weeks and I'm just being there for her. Yes, we kissed, but we're taking things slow. She just got out of another bad relationship."

"Daddy, be honest with me: do you love her? And I'm not talking in a best friend kind of way; I'm talking about in a boyfriend/girlfriend kind of way," she told him.

He couldn't lie to his little girl. How could he? Even he couldn't deny he was in love with Olivia. However, he knew he couldn't tell her right away because of all the drama she's going through.

"Yes, honey, I love her. I'm in love with her. But I can't tell her right now because she just got out of a relationship. But she knows I love her," he admitted.

"That's all I needed to know. I hope you and Olivia will be together in the long run. We love her. She's been so good to us since Mom up and left us," Maureen said, tears forming in her blue eyes.

"Honey, all of you matters to me the most in the world. I just want you to know that when Olivia and I are dating in the long run, I just want you, Katie, Dickie and Lizzie to be happy for us. You're still number one in my life," Elliot said as he leaned over and planted a kiss on her cheek.

"That's all we want from you, Daddy. To be happy," she said with a smile on her face.

Meanwhile, Olivia slept peacefully upstairs in Elliot's bedroom. Holding her pillow tight, she never thought she could be able to get out of the hospital. Spending the last week there was exhausting. All she wanted was to be at home and sleep peacefully. However, she didn't wanna be alone anymore after what happened in the precinct. She was scared, which rarely happens to her.

God, am I a walking, breathing target? Just when I was finally able to move on and be happy, someone had to come along and ruin everything for me. I don't know how much longer I can handle it. I'm losing my fucking mind here. The only man who understands me more than anyone else is Elliot. He's the reason I'm still breathing. He wouldn't let anything happen to me.

Speaking of Elliot, he came inside the room a moment later, just to check up on her. He smiled when he saw her sleeping peacefully. He'd give anything just to climb into bed beside her and hold her in his arms. His breath caught in his throat when he saw her stir.

"Elliot?" she called out to him in a faint voice.

"Yes, baby, I'm here," he whispered softly.

"Hold me, please?" she asked, almost begging.

He didn't have to hear that twice. After taking his shoes off, he climbed into bed besides her and wrapped his strong arms around her from behind. She turned over on the other side so she can face him.

"Thank you," she said softly. He smiled as he leaned over and kissed her forehead gently.

"How's your jaw?" he asked worriedly.

"Surprisingly, it doesn't hurt. The medication has been a big help," she told him, giving him a small smile.

"Liv, we found out about the man who attacked you. Are you ready to hear it?" he asked in a hesitant tone.

She nodded her head slowly. "It's the only way I can deal with it, El."

He cleared his throat. "The man who attacked you, his name is Angel Parker. He has a rap sheet. He admitted that he was paid to attack you."

"Oh, my God," she breathed in disbelief.

"Liv, it gets worse. Much worse. He revealed the name of the man who hired him," he said, his voice cracking.

"Well, who?" she asked frantically. Hot tears started falling from her eyes.

He couldn't tell her, but he had to. She had the right to know. "Dean Porter."

Her heart clenched tightly. She felt like she was being slapped. Her ex-boyfriend hired someone to hurt her. She clung to Elliot furiously, sobbing on his shoulder. This is too much for her. She couldn't deal with the constant drama anymore.

She also knew she had to tell Elliot everything that went on while she was undercover in Oregon.

More in the next chapter! Olivia explains everything! Stay tuned!

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