AN:I've decide to add another chapter. So enjoy and drop me a line.

Chapter 7

June 15th, 2009

Cabot-Benson residents
Baby: 25 weeks

Olivia woke to the sound of throwing up a few weeks later of the neighbor dispute. She checked the time on the clock. 5 am. Olivia rolled over and to look beside her where Alex should've been but only found a cold empty spot.

The sound of throwing up was coming from their bathroom. Olivia got out of bed and headed to the closed door. She gently knocked. "Alex," she called out softly.

Hearing Alex make a grunting noise, Olivia took that as a sign to enter. She slowly opened the door slightly and frowned at the sight. Alex was in her pink bunny pajamas, hunched over the toilet bowl, emptying her stomach contents into it. "I can't remember morning sickness being this long with Lauren," Alex groaned once she was finished then suddenly threw up again.

Olivia frowned as she held Alex's blonde hair and rubbed her back. The concerned detective reached up to sink and grabbed Lauren's Disney Princess washcloth. She re-wet it before offering it to Alex. The blonde took the offered wet material and wiped her mouth. "You okay?" Olivia asked.

Alex shook her head; her blonde bangs were sticking to her sweaty forehead. "This is entirely your fault," she groaned pointing at Olivia.

"Oh honey, I'm sorry," Olivia replied. "You think you finished?" she asked.

After a minute, Alex nodded. "I think so." Olivia flushed the toilet. Alex held out her hand. "Help me up, please."

Olivia grabbed the blonde's hand and slowly eased her onto her feet. Alex placed her hand on her mouth. "I hate this. I have to brush my teeth."

Olivia nodded and move out of wife's way. Alex turned on the tap and proceeds to brush her teeth and rinse her mouth.

After she brush and rinsed, Alex crawled back into bed with Olivia spooning behind her.

"You feel better?" Olivia asked as she rubbed Alex's back.

Alex shook her head. "I feel lousy; I smell like vomit and sweat, my breasts are tingling and sore and there getting bigger. They feel like Xena or Madonna's rack. My moods are all over the place. I'm fat like a beach whale and my feet are starting to hurt," she ranted before crying. She pointed to herself. "See! I'm crying over nothing!"

"Oh sweetie," Olivia cooed as she wrapped her arms around her, her hands supporting the baby's bump.

Alex wiped her eyes and placed her hand on top of Olivia's.

Two hours later, Olivia was making breakfast for the three of them. Cap'n Crunch for Lauren. Toast for her and slices of mash banana on cold toast and cinnamon tea for Alex. The latest weird food craving.

"What are we going to do today?" Olivia asked when breakfast was eaten and the dishes had been done.

Alex shrugged her shoulders as she drank her tea.

Olivia looked at Lauren who was watching the morning cartoons while her mothers' had been doing the dishes. "Okay. What do you want to do, baby girl?"

Lauren looked away from the television for a moment and thought about it. "Zoo," Lauren offered.

"What a great idea. Okay, let's get you dressed," Olivia said clapping her hands.

Lauren slid off the couch and ran to her room, Olivia followed her.

"Two children," Alex muttered under her breath. She placed her hand on her stomach. "You, you're going to be number three," she said to it before going to Lauren's room.

AOAOAO

Central Park Zoo

"Look, baby-girl," Olivia said, squatting down next to Lauren and pointed. "Penguins."

Lauren was in awe as she saw the penguins dived into the water. She leaned closer against Olivia and watched as the penguins swam underwater. Alex had to go to the ladies room, so she left the two and told them to stay put.

"Well, if I don't believe my eyes. Olivia Benson?"

Olivia looked up and nearly toppled over backwards. "Abbie? Abbie Carmichael, is that really you?" She slowly stood to a standing position.

"Sure is," Abbie replied with a strong Texan accent and a giant grin.

Olivia gave her old friend an awkward one arm hug while holding Lauren's hand. "Wow, its good to see you again," she said pulling away. "It's been ages since I've seen you," she added glancing down briefly at Lauren who was looking up at her.

"I know. You haven't changed a bit. Well, this has changed a little," she stated as she gently tugged on Olivia's stylish long hair. Last time Abbie would've seen Olivia, her hair would have been wild, carefree and short.

"Yeah, well. I went for a different style. I like it."

Abbie smiled "It suits you." She looked down and saw Lauren looking up to her with cautiously blue eyes.

Olivia started the introduction. "Abbie, this is my daughter Lauren."

Abbie went wide eyed. "Daughter? No! You're kidding? Wow." She kneeled down so she was eye level with Lauren. "Well, hi there, cutie."

Lauren waved to Abbie before hiding her face. "She's a little shy," Olivia explained placing her hand on the back of Lauren's head.

Abbie stood back up. "She's adorable. Mine's around here somewhere."

"You have a child?" Olivia asked in utter shock. Abbie playfully hit her.

"Well, my sisters actually. I'm babysitting for a while," Abbie replied looking around. "There they are. Jordan, Becky," she called out. Olivia spotted two children turned when they heard their names. "Come here."

The duo ran towards their Aunt with giant smiles on their faces.

"Aunt Abbie, did you see the….." the little boy would start.

"…Penguins, they were….." the girl would continue.

"…SO awesome," they both would finish.

Olivia was amazed.

"You'll get used to it," Abbie said looking at her friend, placing a hand on each child shoulder. "Okay, guys, this is an old friend of mine. Olivia and her daughter, Lauren. Olivia, Lauren these are my niece and nephew, Jordan and Becky."

"Hey guys," Olivia greeted the two.

"Hello," the twins replied in unison.

"Abbie, are you sure their not yours? There a splitting image of you," Olivia said looking at each child.

"Mommy and Aunt Abbie are twins…" Becky started.

"….like us," Jordan finished.

"You never said you had a twin," Olivia said looking at Abbie.

"Long story," Abbie replied. The twins turned their attention back to the penguins as the two adults talked.

"So, what's new with you? Married?" Olivia asked.

"No, but this fall I am," Abbie replied, showing Olivia the diamond ring on her left hand.

"Wow, it's beautiful. I actually feel sorry for a guy," Olivia said then laughed when Abbie took a swing at her.

"You sure haven't changed the attitude. You're still the b-i-t-c-h as I remember."

Olivia placed her free hand on her heart. "Ouch, that hurt," she says sarcastically before laughing. "So, who is he?"

"A doctor I met while I was in DC. Head of Surgery. He just got transferred here to New York. That's why we're here."

"Wow, nice."

"How about you? What your man like?"

At this point in moment, Olivia spotted Alex walking towards them. She was looking around at the animals as she walked, not noticing Olivia and Lauren had company.

Lauren also noticed her mother had returned "Mommy's back," she pointed out, making the ex- ADA look over her shoulder.

Olivia didn't say a word as Alex appeared next to her and Lauren. "Sorry I took so long, honey. There was a huge line," she said, then noticed the other woman and two children. Her mouth dropped and eyes nearly popped out. "Oh my god. Abbie Carmichael?"

"Holy Sh….cow. No way! You and Cabot? You and Benson? Man, now I have seen everything. And, oh my god you're pregnant?" Abbie said pointing to Alex's baby bump.

The blonde nodded rubbing her stomach. "6 months."

"This is unbelievable. Congratulations. Do you know what it is?"

Both of them shook their head. "We want it to be a surprise," Alex replied. She looked at the twins and briefly pointed. "Yours?"

"Sisters. Becky and Jordon. Guys, this is Alex. Wow, I'm just speechless. There wasn't a day where I thought you two ended up being together with children," Abbie said scratching her head. "Cabot, I didn't know you…you know."

"Yeah, well…." Alex started then looked at Olivia. "I fell hard for her," she finished.

Olivia blushed then gave Alex a kiss.

"Man, don't go gushy on me," Abbie groaned covering her eyes.

"Sorry," Olivia said pulling away from Alex. "Hey! Why don't you guys hang with us? It will give us a chance to catch up," she said looking at Abbie and the twins who were talking to Lauren, trying to coach her out of her hiding spot behind her mother's legs.

"Sure, we love too," Abbie replied.

"Okay, what do you guys want to see next?" Olivia asked the kids.

"The polar bear," Becky and Jordon said in unison.

"Wow," Alex gasped looking between the two.

"You get used to it," Abbie and Olivia replied at the same time. They looked at each other before laughing.

"That was weird," Alex said as they began to walk to the polar bear enclosure.

AOAOAO

"So, you're a twin? What the story there?"

Abbie laughed. "Have you guys ever see parent trap?"

Olivia and Alex nodded as they kept a close eye on Lauren who was looking cautiously at seals.

"The same thing happened with Lindsay and me. When my parents divorced, she went with my father to San Francisco and I stayed with Mom in Texas. We didn't see or hear from them for a long time. When I was about 24, I found Lindsey's address in Mom's old address and I started to write to her. By that time I was living in New York and Mom was still back home. When Lindsay and I wanted to meet, the twins were 2. I flew out to San Francisco and Lindsay told me our father had re-married about 3 years after they left us and had two children, boys. It devastated me. In the movie the parents got back together. Mine didn't. That's why I didn't say anything," Abbie said.

"That's sad. Sorry Abbie," Olivia said.

Abbie shrugged it off. "It happened. I can't change it. Anyway, Lindsay and I keep in touch all the time now. She and Tom, Lindsay husband, are on a huge case, that's why I'm looking after the twins. They've never seen the big apple so I brought them here for a few days before I take them back home."

"Case? Is she a lawyer too?" Alex asked.

Abbie shook her head, laughing. "No. But along that line, San Francisco homicide detective."

"Wow, you two really love the law," Olivia commented. "Excuse me," she said before dashing off towards Lauren, who'd snuck under the barrier to get an even closer look at the seals.

"I must say motherhood really suits her," Abbie said to Alex. The blonde looked at the Texan then watched Olivia lift Lauren into the air and pulled a face, making Lauren giggle and squeal.

"It does," Alex agreed, laughing. "When we knew for sure I was pregnant with Lauren, she was over the moon. She made sure I was okay every five minutes, always wanting to know if she was moving or kicking. It drove me and my new secretary insane with her ringing constantly. She nearly lost it at me when I wouldn't put my feet up or rest in my 8th month. And when Lauren was born, she wouldn't leave Lauren's side. She always wanted to make sure she was breathing right and was warm enough. I just have a feeling she going to do it again with this little one," she added placing a hand on her stomach. "We didn't think it would work this time with Olivia's eggs."

"It's Liv's?" Abbie asked looking at Olivia who was talking to the kids while pointing to the animals.

"Yeah, she wanted the Benson blood line to go on. Well, she was a little scared at first with her past and all, but she's gradually moving on. She knows it's how you raise a child not what's in your blood. I tell her that she turned out great, why not her own flesh and blood?"

"I agree."

Alex jumped. "Oh," she gasped placing a hand on her stomach.

"You okay?" Abbie asked looking at the blonde.

Alex nodded. "I'm fine. It's just kicking."

"May I?" Abbie asked holding her hand out.

"Sure," Alex replied moving her hand.

Abbie placed her hand on the bump and smiled when she felt a kick against her palm. "Wow, it must feel amazing to have a life grow inside you."

Alex shrugged. "It has its ups and downs. Morning sickness, hormones and having to go to the bathroom every five minutes is the major down. Getting to feel it move and kick and hearing its heartbeat for the first time is a major up."

Abbie laughed as she removed her hand.

Olivia and the kids returned to the bench. "Hey, these guys are hungry. I was thinking we should get some lunch."

"Sounds good," Abbie said.

"I could eat," Alex added.

"Well your appetite has double," Olivia stated and was rewarded with a nasty look. Olivia smiled before saying, "okay, let's go kids before I get something thrown at me."

The brunette lead the group to a place they could eat.

AOAOAO

Later that afternoon, Alex opened their apartment door and let Olivia in first. In the detective's arms was Lauren, who was fast asleep. The four year old head was on her mother's shoulder; her mouth was open slightly and was breathing heavy. She was down for the count, not even a car alarm was going to wake her.

"I'm going to put her down," Olivia said to Alex.

Alex nodded and watched Olivia walked down the hall to their daughter's bedroom. She then headed to the kitchen to grab a glass of water.

Olivia entered the kitchen. "We have to take her to the zoo more often, she is out cold. Didn't even move when I took off her shoes, socks and jacket off," she commented as she grabbed an apple.

"I think Jordon and Becky wore her out on that playground," Alex explained, rinsing her glass and placed it on the rack. "So, what are we going to do now?" she asked as she ran her hand down Olivia's arm. The Detective stopped in mid bite and looked at her wife. The blue eyes were sparkled with lust and love and something else.

"Really? Now?" Olivia asked knowing that particular look.

Alex nodded and smiled devilishly.

Olivia threw the half eaten apple into the bin before Alex dragged her to their bedroom and locked the door behind them.