A/N: Another chapter… one more after this. HOPE YOU LIKE IT!

Outside by the car, Olivia said her goodbyes, as John finished packing the boot. The reality set in for Elliot when he saw her shuffle her feet nervously, moving sideways to avoid him. Elliot felt like he'd been kicked in the stomach. He hadn't stopped for a moment to consider how his overwhelming thoughts might impact her.

Elliot was repentant.

"Well, I think that's just about it," John said closing the boot of the car. He looked up and smiled at Kathy. "Sorry, we had to cut this one short…"

Kathy shrugged easily. "These things happen," she said turning to Olivia. "Feel better, Liv."

Olivia managed a nod.

Elliot stepped up cautiously as they all said they're goodbyes, and for a moment he hesitated, feeling awkward as he contemplated how to make his next move.

"I'm sorry," he whispered, desperation clouding his thoughts.

Olivia held her breath.

"Please don't- don't…" he wanted to tell her to stay, he needed her there, but he could evidently see that the last thing she wanted was his company. "Don't do anything crazy," he said in place of his other thoughts. "Feel better."

"Okay," she nodded.

Unwilling to let, later-regret win over, he embraced her, holding her tightly against his chest and breathing in the scent of her cherry shampoo. Oh God, she's perfect, he sighed lowering his head into the crook of her neck. "I need you…" he whispered allowing his tongue to take control of his words.

Olivia pulled away abruptly. "El," she hissed.

He shook his head mortified at himself for his uncontrolled actions, as he glanced around to make sure no one had seen him. The children were playing chasey, dodging through John's legs, while he attempted to finish the conversation he was engaged in. Elliot was safe.

He apologetically looked back at his partner, who was staring at him with the same kind of intensity that he felt flood through his body. "I'm sorry," he muttered. "I'm an idiot."

"I'll see you at work," she said coolly. She turned on her heels and trudged off to the car, climbing into the passenger's seat and strapping herself in. She did not look at him again.

Elliot hung his head watching them drive away a moment later, as he stood by his wife and children.

Yayfulness! Another chapter written… okay, so I am planning to take this to the alleged kissing picture posted on the NET, on the stairs… please review and I shall post the LAST chapter soon.