After dealing with the last two cases, Olivia and Elliot laid in the bed together She had the kids last night that they should sleep over, and they made themselves feel at home. Maureen got up early, and called Nicholas, her fiancée, who she was living with and told him that she was okay and with her family. He understood and said that he would see her later. Just then, she heard Noah's cries. She walked into the room and smiled.
"Alright, little guy, what's the matter?", Maureen cooed, and smiled. Noah held on to her close, and leaned into him. Olivia had gotten up, but heard Maureen. She watched for a few minutes.
"You know, Noah, your mom and my dad used to work together, and now they are back together. I was always jealous of Olivia spending more time with my dad, but all in all, I was happy for him that he was getting an outlet from my mom. You see, my mom wasn't as good as yours. Yours is the best. We all love you here Noah, and we hope to one day be a part of one big happy family.", Maureen said, and kissed Noah. Then, she changed him and brought him to the living room. When Olivia had heard the last part, she was shocked. She didn't know that the kids felt that way, and that they wanted her to be a part of their family. Elliot came walking up behind her in the hallway.
"Honey, she's right. You are the best", he said, and nuzzled her neck.
"Thank you. But what shocked me most of all, was what Maureen said at the end. She wanted Noah and I to be apart of her family. I really didn't know that the kids felt that way. I knew they liked having you around and they liked Noah, but I didn't know that they liked me that much.", Liv said, walking back into her bedroom.
"Of course, they do honey. My kids want to see us happy and they know that after everything that you and I have been through that we stick together. They love us, and want the best for us.", Elliot said.
"I know, I am just shocked. El, go, Noah's a messy eater, and he loves when his daddy feeds him.", Liv said, and told him that she would be there in a minute. He titled her head up and smiled and kissed her luscious lips. She returned the kiss, and then he left her. She touched the fingertips to her lips and savored the kiss, but then all of a sudden went into a flashback to when she was with Lewis. He had pulled her head back and kissed her and threw her down on the table, and then touched her breasts, and undid her pants. She grabbed the comforter and held it close, shaking for a moment, and then Katie's voice from the doorway broke her out of her memory.
"All okay, Liv? Dad wanted me to come and check.", Kathleen said.
"I am fine, Kathleen. It's just a memory. I don't know, it's hard to forget. But what is sticking in my mind is something that I need to ask you.", Liv said.
"Okay, shoot.", Kathleen said, sitting on the bed.
"How do you …. How do you really feel about your dad and I together? Maureen had said earlier that she wanted Noah and i to be apart of your family, and I was shocked.", Olivia said, looking at the young woman.
"Liv, honestly, I want you to be a part of our lives. I know Dad is your boyfriend, and that is great, but we spend quality time together all the time, and I want more of the girls and you. I want a mother daughter feel to it. I guess, after my episodes i was looking for that, and with my mom, she wasn't really there for me. I mean, sure physically she was, but she never really understood what was going on inside my head. You came to see me and spent time listening to me. I understood that and was grateful for that. I needed someone then, and I need a mother figure now. I was hoping that you'd be okay with this.", Kathleen said.
"Really? I am more than okay with it. I see a daughter in you that I never had, but you are not my daughter scientifically and I didn't want to push anything. That's what I was feeling and heard Maureen telling Noah that this morning, really shocked me.", Olivia said.
"Liv, we all want you to be a part of our family, and to tell you the truth, we have been pestering daddy to make it official.", Katie said, and Olivia's jaw dropped. She smiled and walked out with Kathleen.
"There you guys are, I was beginning to get worried.", Elliot said.
"You worry too much, daddy.", Kathleen said.
"Hey, it's my job.", Elliot said, and Olivia walked over to him.
"You are damn good at it too.", Liv smiled, and Elliot kissed her.
"Okay, you two, remember there's a baby in the room.", Maureen said, after a few moments.
Olivia and Elliot departed and smiled, and Liv cooed at Noah. He clapped and reached for her.
"Ma", he said, and molded into her shoulder. The others looked on and smiled. Then, the kids went to get ready, and Liv and El had their breakfast. Noah was napping in his play pen instantly after cuddling with his mama for a few minutes.
"He always falls asleep after breakfast, I hope he doesn't do that when he starts school.", Liv said, watching Noah.
"He'll be fine, Liv, we just have to make sure that we talk to him and he's going to be fine. What are your plans for the day? Are you going in?", Elliot asked.
"I think I might have too, since I am the boss. But I promise to be home early enough. I don't want to miss his bath time.", Liv said, and smiled.
"Yea, I am going to head in too, but I need to run an errand at lunch, so we might have to meet after.", Elliot said.
"Errand?", Liv asked.
"I justness to talk to someone.", El replied, and both of them went to their job.
At the precinct, Liv and El walked in.
"Hey, there they are, the star crossed lovers.", Fin said. Liv laughed. She leaned in close to Elliot and smiled.
"Okay, okay, what's the case.", Liv said, after a minute.
"We got the call this morning. A girl came into the hospital last night, crying that she had been raped, and that she didn't want it.", Amanda said.
"Okay, let's go talk to her, Amanda, you and me. When we text you where she was last night, El, and Fin go talk to the neighboring area.", Liv said, and they agreed.
"Liv, before ya go, I have to see you for a second.", Elliot said, and smiled.
"Elliot, Amanda's waiting.", Liv said, but El shook his head, and pulled her close. He kissed her.
"Ah, so this is what you wanted. Well, we have to do this more often, Mr. Stabler.", Liv said. Then, she and Amanda went to talk to the young girl.
"Hi. We are the detectives from SVU and we are here to help you. What's your name?", Amanda asked.
"Lindsay Bennett", the young girl said.
"Lindsay, can you tell me what happened tonight.", Liv asked.
"I was at Tao Omega, a fraternity on campus. It was a pledge prank, I was supposed to get the guy to kiss me. Well, I did, and then he took me upstairs, to talk. We talked for a while, and he kissed me again, and then pinned me down and before I knew, it other guys came in, and they all started raping me.", Lindsay cried. After sending a quick message to El that it was Hudson, she sits down and asks Lindsay a few more questions
"Did you say No or stop?", Amanda asks.
"Yes, but Travis, the guy who met me at the party and started kissing me, started pulling my mouth opening, and then the other two were inside me, one in front and one in the back. It was terrible. Afterwards, I wanted to just die.", Lindsay said, and Liv sat closer.
"Lindsay, did you talk to anyone about this?", Liv asked.
"I told Campus security. They are the ones that gave me the ride home. They told me to shower and forget it ever happened.", Lindsay said, and Liv was shocked.
"Do you remember which boys it was?", Liv asked.
"I know Travis held my mouth open. I am not sure, but I think it was Carter and Wesley.", Lindsay said, and Liv nodded. They told her to get a rape kit done and then they can go from there. Leaving, Liv and Rollins went to the university to talk with the ladies in the sorority. At the house, the sisters said that it was a pledge prank, and they all thought that Lindsay was slutty. Then, they said that since she "slept" with the guys, she would be shunned. Liv was shocked and Amanda and Liv left for the squad room. Something had to be done.
At the university, Elliot and Fin went in and talked with the campus security officer.
"Let me tell you how this went down, and it will save you the paperwork. It is hell week for the frats and she was drunk. Someone found her outside, walking on the roof, and then when he went to stop her she walked toward the edge. In my opinion, she was stoned." Leo Barth, campus security said.
"Did you advise Lindsay to forget it?", Elliot asked.
"Well, we knows boys and we just said that she thought she was raped, but it's probably nothing.", Leo commented.
"So to you, nothing happened, except boys will be boys.", Fin said, and the guy shrugged. He walked away and El and Fin went back to the squad room. When they returned, Amanda was putting images on the board that they used to understand cases. Liv smiled and hugged Elliot. Then, Rollins began telling them what she researched.
"So I looked up Lindsay's information. First off, she was home - schooled and then she was hazed by a sorority to do something she wouldn't do normally.", Rollins said.
"Yea, and the girls said that this was a pledge prank, and that she's not going to get in because she was so slutty.", Liv commented. She looked at Elliot and he closed his eyes and shook his head.
"Well campus security said that she was just stoned and saying things. He didn't believe her and made her shower because nothing happened. He thought that she went too far.", Fin said. El was silent.
"Wl, you okay?", Liv said, coming over to him.
"Jus worried that something like this could happen to Lizzie. She's like Lindsay, innocent.", Elliot said.
"Honey, Lizzie isn't going to do this. Plus, she's got a good head on her shoulders.", Liv said, and held his hand. He nodded and they went back to the case.
"We've all seen this before. Let's not let them get away with this.", Liv said, and they all knew what they had to do to get Tau Omega.
Olivia and Elliot went to the house and Fin came with them. They each took one of the boys and went to talk with them.
"She was totally dressed for the part and it was consentual. Why is she calling what we had rape?", Travis said.
"Man, she was wanting it. She kept saying no, don't stop.", Wesley said.
"It was all Travis' idea, but we joined in, you knows bros before….", Carter said.
The boys said what they did and they all met out front.
Amanda had gone with nick to talk to the counselor who Lindsay went to after the day. She said that she wasn't not at liberty to say, but this sort of thing happens at this time, so they really shouldn't concern themselves with this. Now, they needed to find Lindsay's attacker and it wa going to be a long road, but the SVU team could handle it. When they got back to the precinct, Liv suggested they all go home. Amanda had said that she was going to check on Lindsay before.
"Lindsay, listen, let's talk about how you are doing.", Amanda said.
"I never should have come forward. This is taunting me now. God, I never should have said anything.", Lindsay said, and runs away.
"Lindsay, wait,…", but she was gone. Amanda sighed and left the college, wanting to go home.
With Elliot and Olivia, they had talked to more people at the school and wondered why they had done this. But the school wouldn't give them anything. The school even said that this has happened before too a girl named Talia and they did the same thing with her.
"Where is Talia now?", Olivia asked. writing down that name.
"She's in the mental facility." the school principal said.
"What?", Elliot said.
"There are some fallbacks that she's had and we check on her, but they put her in there when she was "released" from this school.", the principal said.
"We'll speak with her there.", Olivia said, and they left.
"El, I have a bad feeling about this", Olivia said, when they were out of the school with Amanda. She noted that they needed a moment and went to get in the car.
"Liv, what is it?", Elliot said.
"Well, think about the facts. The girl is in a mental facility from an incident here. What she went through, and then what Amanda said that Lindsay was acting like, something bad is going to happen. Wait, what sorority did Lizzie pledge?"
"Liv, she's not in a sorority. None of my kids were. They were not those type of girls. They were cops ' kids remember. They are safe. Honey, this is probably just the stress of the case.", Elliot said. Liv looked down. Elliot came closer and held her.
"Honey, relax. Come on, let's go see if we can talk to Talia.", Elliot said, and Liv nodded. She dropped Amanda off at the precinct and then they went to the mental hospital. Talia was able to receive visitors but she was not up to talking with the cops about the place. They watched as she was shock therapy, something that they said would make her forget it. Liv held on to Elliot closely and looked away when they shocked the girl.
After leaving the hospital, and knowing they were not able to see Talia, Liv went home to check on Noah. Lucy was there and she smiled.
"My sweet boy.", Liv said, and held Noah close. Noah curled in to his mother's arms and Liv kissed his head.
"I am right here, baby", she said, as he held on close. Elliot watched Liv and Noah together and smiled. He wished that he was around more with his kids when they were younger. He texted all of them and said that he loves them.
"Lucy go, Elliot and I have him. Plus, we just want to spend a quiet night at home.", Liv said.
"Actually, Liv, there's something that we need to do. We are going to dinner, so Lucy if you don't mind?", Elliot said, and Liv smiled.
"Of course, you too go have fun", she said and took Noah from Olivia, while she went to get ready. "And Elliot, congratulations.", Lucy said, and he smiled.
"Thank you, but let's hope that she says yes.", Elliot said.
A few minutes later, Olivia came out and was dressed in a beautiful black gown that was off the shoulder. She asked Elliot if that was okay, and he nodded and pulled her close.
"I almost wish that we were staying home.", Elliot said, and Liv blushed, then she grabbed her purse, kissed Noah and then they left. Elliot patted his back pocket and Lucy smiled. Elliot sent a text to his kids that made sure that they were okay wth Liv joining the family permanently and they all responded with a thumbs up and then how they loved Olivia and Noah.
At donner, Liv and El went to a restaurant that Liv loved. Elliot had seen that she loved this place in the past, working a case, and now they were back but for a different reason.
"Oh, El, look, they have a reserved table for us. Did you call in advance?", Liv said.
"Yes, sweetheart, and I am doing this for you.", El said, and smiled. He kissed her forehead. After ordering the champagne, Liv and El held hands. They chatted a bit about Noah and the kids, and then Elliot knew that it was time to make his move. He took a shaky breath, and Liv looked curiously at him.
"You okay?", Liv asked.
"Yea, Liv, I'm perfect.", El said. "I am perfect because you have let me back in to your life. You have done this for me and and made my kids love you even more. You reconnected my word that nigh when we saw each other. All that we have been through together proves that this is the perfect moment to do something. I love you so much. We have had our ups and downs but the ups are better than ever. I love Noah and I love the kids together. You have made us a family, and if you would do me the honor, you would make me the happiest man alive. Olivia Benson, will you marry me?", Elliot said, holding his breath. He looked up and Liv had tears in her eyes. She held on close to him and for a moment, she never let go. Then, she pulled back, and kissed him.
"Yes, Elliot, I will. I want to be your wife.", Olivia said, and he picked her up and kissed her. The restaurant goers clapped and the wait staff congratulated them and brought them more champagne to celebrate.
"Elliot, it's beautiful.", Liv said.
"It was my mother's engagement ring and now it's yours. I love you so much.", Elliot said, and Liv kissed him.
Back at the precinct, Amanda knew that Elliot was going to propose tonight, and let the guys know. He also told her that they would stop by the precinct for a few minutes, to "pick up some files", but it was really to show everyone and to share the news.
"Liv, there's just one place we have to stop on the way home. I promised Amanda that we'd check in with the case.", Elliot said. Liv sighs and nodded.
"Iguess, but we are on a high right now, I don't think that I can come down. I love you.", Liv said.
"I love you to baby.', Elliot said.
"You know, El, all that went through in my life with Lewis and my mother and Harris of course, was the down parts, and I feel like my life is starting over just now. I feel like it's perfect.", Olivia said, and held his hand. With his other, Elliot wiped her tears away.
"I know I have been married before, but this feels like the beginning of something great and I don't want to let go. This is incredible, a day that we will never forget and it's perfect.", Elliot said.
"Come on, let's go see and then go home. I want to spend the night with you.", Olivia said, and held on close. They walked the precinct, and Liv was greeted with claps and applause.
"What?", Liv said.
"Babygirl, we knew that Elliot was going to propose and we set this up for you. This is your party.", Fin said.
"Liv hugged everyone and saw Don holding Noah in the back. She went over and hugged him close and he congratulated her. Then, she held Noah close.
"Mama loves you baby boy. Elliot's a good guy, and we are going to be part of his family. What do you say?", she said, as she sat down. Elliot heard her and waited for her son's reaction. He clapped and smiled and he knew that Noah approved.
"Liv, Lucy called me and told me what's going on. I swung by your place to pick up Noah and come here. I am so proud of you.", Captain Cragen said.
"Thanks, Dad.", Liv said, and hugged him. Don was surprised at first, but held her close.
"Oh god, I am getting married!", Liv said, and threw her hands in the air. Elliot smiled and laughed and came closer.
"I love you, Liv.", Elliot said.
"I love you more.", Olivia said and they all watched on.
The next day, they closed the case. The Tau-Omega brothers were charged with rape on 2 accounts. Talia came forward and told Olivia that she was raped and that this was part of a sisterhood deed. The sites were arrested too for accessories and things were great. Lindsay finally got to move on and Olivia had her fiancee. She was finally part of a family.
Author's note: Okay, I know the last part was rushed, but I wanted to conclude the case. I hope you like this and review. Please read and review. This is how I see Elliot's proposal. If it's too basic for you, I am sorry. Anyway, next up, Liv gets a case that moves her deeply and it involves a certain young boy who once was in Olivia's care. That's right, it's Calvin. How does he come and stay with Olivia? Find out ahead. Please read and review. EO forever!
