Ch 7

Olivia's apartment

Olivia asked Cragen for time off which he gave willingly so all her and Samantha could do was sit around and talk. Samantha and Olivia both sat on the couch eating the pizza they got on the way home from the precinct."Are you disappointed in me?" Samantha said breaking the silence. Olivia who was deep in thought looked into Samantha's eyes "No, sweetie why would you think that?" Samantha's eyes filled with tears. Olivia put her hand on Samantha's shoulder. "be..because I didn't stop him," Olivia's eyes filled with tears while she wrapped her arms around Samantha."Sweetie, never think it was your fault and I will never be disappointed in you for what that horrible man did to you."Samantha lifted her head and quickly wiped away her tears." but he said it was my fault.." Olivia looked at Samantha with concern "What was your fault sweetheart?" Samantha stood up and turned away so Olivia couldn't see her cry. "Why you gave me up." Samantha started crying while Olivia sat there in shock 'What kind if person tells a child it was there fault there mommy didn't keep them' she thought. Olivia stood up and turned Samantha to face her. Samantha tried not to look into Olivia's eyes but it was hard not to because Olivia was staring right at her. Samantha could tell Olivia was crying by the way her hands were shaking as she was gripping onto Samantha's shoulders. "please don't cry, I don't want to put you through more pain." Samantha finally said while looking Olivia in the pulled Samantha into a warm and protective embrace Samantha quickly pushed away turning away from Olivia. " please don't do something you will regret." Samantha finally said. " what do you mean?" Olivia said in complete confusion. "I don't want you to think you have to keep me, if you don't want to I just want you to know I love you," "My only regret was giving you up," Olivia said grabbing Samantha's hand in hers. "really?" Samantha turned and looked Samantha in the eyes."Of course, sweetie I love you and I always will," before Olivia could even think Samantha wrapped her arms around Olivia and never wanted to let go thinking she would disappear and she would be back in that bomb shelter. "I'm sorry." Samantha finally said with tears streaming down her face."it's alright sweetie, but i think someone needs to go to bed," Olivia walked over to get a blanket with Samantha still holding onto her arm."Can I sleep with you?...I don't want to have another nightmare." "Of course."

Saturday morning Olivia's apartment

The next morning Olivia woke up with Samantha cuddled against her, Olivia remembered Samantha grabbing her arm and wrapping it around her for protection and Olivia liked that Samantha thought of her as woke up rubbing her eyes. "morning," Samantha said when she noticed Olivia staring at her. "morning sweetie," Olivia said kissing Samantha's Samantha could say a word Olivia's phone rang. "Benson," "Hey Liv since tiday is my day off do you and Samantha wanna go out to lunch," Olivia looked at Samantha and asked "do you wanna go to lunch with Casey today?" Samantha just nodded and headed towards the bathroom. "We would love too," "Great see you at eleven," After Olivia hung up the phone she noticed that it was already 9:45. Olivia went and knocked in the door to the bathroom "sweetie hurry up we have to leave in about an hour"Olivia yelled over the sound of the shower. "alright," Samantha screamed back.

Mimi's cafe

Samantha and Olivia walked into the cafe meeting up with stood up and went to shake Samanthas hand."Hey Samantha my names Casey," "Hi," Samantha replied shyly,while looking at the ground. "Hey Liv," "hey,". The three of them sat down and ordered. Olivia and Casey both got a salad, while Samantha got some chicken fingers."So Samantha how do you like living in Olivia's beautiful apartment," Casey said sarcastically. Olivia looked at Casey raising her eyebrow "Very funny," Olivia said laughing. "I love living there," Samantha said smiling but the smile soon faded. Olivia noticed her change of expression and put her hand on Samantha's shoulder "Whats the matter sweetie?". "uumm I have read law books and since you gave me up for adoption doesn't that mean you have to legally adopt me back?" Olivia could see tears forming in her eyes "I don't want to leave,". Casey then spoke up before the young girl started crying "Thats actually why I really wanted to talk to you I talked to a judge and she said that she believes that Samantha is in good hands and all you have to do is sign the papers." Olivia looked at Casey with shock and before she could say anything Samantha looked up with a smile on her face. "Really," Samantha ran over to Casey and gave her a huge hug."Thank you so much Aunt Casey," Casey stared at Olivia with a confused look on her face and Olivia just soon as they were done eating The three of them went over to the precinct.

Precinct 12:30

Casey walked over to Olivia's desk and picked up a file."I thought you were working but Cragen told me you were taking a week off so I just left it on your desk," before Olivia could say anything Elliot walked in. "Hey what are you two doing here your suppose to be taking mother daughter time,"."they are here to sign adoption papers," Casey replied smiling. Olivia grabbed a pen and grabbed the paper. When she finished signing she turned to Samantha who had tears streaming down her face. "Whats the matter sweetie," Olivia said with concern, thinking that Samantha was hurt."I am just so happy that they can't take me away from you," Samantha said smiling. Olivia went over and pulled Samantha into a hug.

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