Picking up right where we left off. E or N? Hmmm…usual disclaimers. Don't be shy to talk to me, enjoy!

After Nick had sent Olivia a text encouraging her to come home, he began to prepare for her arrival. He fed Noah and then they played before it was the little one's bed time. After Nick put Noah down he began to busy himself with chores as his thoughts quickly turned to Olivia. He felt like an idiot for getting caught up with Amanda when he was sure of whom he really wanted. The attractive detective thought that he should have something special prepared for the object of his affection when she got home to apologize for his recent behavior. The thought of surprising her put a smile on his handsome face. Knowing exactly what he would need for his surprise had him making a quick phone call to acquire his items. With the plan in motion, he decided to text Olivia again to inform her about his plans.

Sorry to bother you again but I want you to know that I have a surprise for you when you get home. Text me on your way home. See ya soon.

Olivia's phone buzzed again distracting her from what Elliot was saying. She read the text and smiled wondering what Nick was up to. Her emotions were all over the place, the alcohol wasn't helping. She began to respond to Nick's text when Elliot called her name, slightly irritated.

"Liv, are you listening to me?"

"Yes El, I heard everything that you said." She decided to put her phone away and focus on what was in front of her. "I'm listening; I guess I'm just confused."

"So am I, I know you think I'm on the rebound or whatever but come on we both know that it was always something there whether we spoke on it or not." Elliot shrugged and took a long sip from his beer before speaking again. "I don't know Liv, I always figured that if I wasn't with Kathy that maybe you and I…" he trailed off not wanting to make eye contact with the attentive brunette beside him.

Olivia was taken aback by his honesty and bluntness. There was a time when she often fantasized about those words coming out of his mouth but now she's unsure. "Wow, El…I don't know what to say. When you first told me a year ago that you two were separating I just thought that you would get back together like last time. When you told me the divorce was final I felt that maybe you wanted to be single again and explore being on your own for a while. I guess I'm not sure where you are going with this." That infamous eyebrow of hers rose in search of an answer.

Elliot digested what Liv was saying to him. He thought about his words carefully, chugged the rest of his beverage before his intense blue eyes met confused browns. "Look I know I don't want to rush into anything serious now but I am dating. And I have yet to meet a woman even halfway as amazing as you are." That last comment caused Olivia's cheeks to blush and a sweet smile spread across her face. "I don't know if you're exclusive with that kid or not but if not, I would like for us to spend some time together. No partners or past memories, but getting to know each other for who we are now. Have dinner with me Olivia Benson?" His smile was charming and confident not cocky but very confident and she liked it.

Still reeling from all that Elliot had just said, Olivia tilted her head to size him up and answered him. "I would love to. However, I want to be honest and up front with you, I am also dating Nick, we're not exclusive. It's new and if you can't deal with that I understand."

Elliot was happy that Liv had agreed to dinner, slightly irritated that she was dating Nick but he wasn't worried. He didn't view Nick as a threat, the former detective felt that he knew her better and their history outweighed anything that she may have with that kid. "It's not a problem at all, although junior might have a problem with it," teased Elliot.

"Elliot…"

"I'm just joking Liv, you should tell him though."

Now that's going to be some conversation. "I am, I don't want him to hear it from a third party," Liv said this with expressive eyes gazed at Elliot causing him to laugh.

"Seriously though, I just want to spend some time with you. Show you who I am without any strings holding me back. No wife, no job, no distractions. I want you to see me and I'm certain that you're going to like what you see."

Damn. "We've been out hundreds of times but I must admit that I've always wondered what Elliot Stabler on a date would look like." She smiled shyly playing with her straw.

"Well you won't have to wonder for very much longer. How is tomorrow?"

"Tomorrow is perfect."

"It will be, pick you up at 8. Looking forward to it."

The events of the night flashed through Olivia's mind as she walked home. She was so excited about her upcoming date with Elliot; the simple fact that she was even going on a date with him blew her mind. She had given up hope of them being anything more than close partners and friends years ago; his retirement cemented any other shred of hopefulness that she had left. Now life was kind enough to bring her and Elliot together but not before she was actively falling for someone else. Olivia knew that Nick would be pissed about her date but she felt that they weren't exclusive and that he couldn't get mad after that stunt he had just pulled with Rollins. Resolve came upon her as she got closer to her apartment and she just decided to tell Nick straight up and be done with it. Hey Nick, I'm on my way home. Something I need to run by you. See you soon. Her nerves were on edge anticipating the talk that she needed to have with Nick but she knew that it was necessary.

Olivia opened the door to her extremely clean apartment and she didn't remember leaving it in such a condition. Her eyes scanned the room as she found a note with an obnoxious arrow pointing down saying 'open me.' She picked up the letter and read it as she blushed like a school girl. If anyone deserves to be pampered, it's Olivia Benson, the most giving woman that I know. Her eyes glanced back up and looked for Nick as she headed to Noah's room where she found him peaceful and sound asleep. She placed a kiss on his forehead before exiting his room, careful not to disturb his slumber. The sergeant continued her search into her room where she found another note. Follow the aroma. That led her to the bathtub where Nick stood by a tub filled with bubbles surrounded by candles.

"Now before you say anything," Nick began, noticing the surprised look on her face. "Tonight is all about you. I know that I have been one of your stressors lately so tonight I want to help you de-stress in every single way." That sexy smirk that she loved so much was on display as he poured her a glass of wine. "Now undress…relax and enjoy, part two will be waiting when you get out." He gave her the glass, kissed her cheek and left her standing there with a smile on her face.

I guess that I can wait to talk to him until after part two. Olivia was so grateful that Nick thought of the bubble bath because her body definitely agreed his thoughts. The hot water, the mixture of bath salts, oils and wine had her in a very relaxed state. The anticipation of 'part two' had Olivia finishing her bath early. She dried her body off, brushed her teeth and shrugged on her bath robe that hung on the back of the door. When she entered the bedroom her brown eyes darkened at the sight of Nick shirtless with a black bowtie around his neck. Faded blue jeans hugged slender hips just right, while he held a towel and massage oils in his skilled hands. Olivia's mouth went dry at the sight of the sexy detective looking like a Chippendale's stripper.

"Wow," breathed Olivia.

Nick licked his lips and smiled at the brunette beauty. "Wow yourself, you ready for part two?"

Hell yes. "Uhm what exactly is part two? Judging by your getup I'm guessing a strip show?"

He laughed heartily at her joke before he replied. "If you're lucky that could be part three…but no. Part two is a full body massage, lie down and lose the robe." He said that with fire in his eyes as she followed his command.

Desire and arousal coursed through Nick's body when Olivia dropped her robe and slid onto the table that was setup beside the bed. He swallowed hard trying to get his libido under control before he slid the towel across her ass. Showtime. Nick got serious about this massage; he applied the oil to his hands, rubbing it slowly to warm it up. When the oil temp was just right he made contact with smooth skin. His hands kneaded tense shoulders and rubbed her lower back as she felt the tension leaving her body. He continued his manual exploration of her body, as he squeezed tight calves and caressed toned thighs. He was satisfied with his work as he appreciated the glistening bronze skin before him.

"That was amazing," whispered a satisfied Olivia.

"I'm glad you enjoyed that," Nick leaned down to whisper directly into Olivia's ear saying, "Now turn over and lose the towel."

Olivia's eyes widened at Nick's words causing her to shutter as she felt his breath on her tepid skin. Eagerly obeying, Liv turned over exposing herself to Nick's hungry gaze. The affect that she had on him made her feel confident and sexy. She decided to give him a little show. Her delicate fingers began to skim across her neck, dipping into the valley of her cleavage before they stopped just after reaching her sex. His eyes followed each stroke intently as his pulse began to quicken. My turn. Nick locked eyes with Olivia and began his journey across her body. He stroked long legs leading to curvaceous hips that squirmed under his touch. She bit her bottom lip as his hands made contact with her breasts; he massaged and squeezed before rolling tight nipples between his thumb and index finger. His ministrations sent shockwaves to the needy throb between her legs, causing her to squeeze them together tightly trying to get some form of relief.

Nick saw her body writhe with every sensitive touch. The heated look in her eyes told him what she needed but he promised to make her beg for it. He continued rubbing her body down becoming dangerously close to where she wanted him the most but pulled away at the last minute. His fingers ran up her inner thigh just grazing her sex before heading to her stomach. Frustration was etched into her heated face and Nick repeated his last action lingering on her sex a little longer before moving away.

"Nick…" gasped an aroused Olivia.

"Yes?" His voice was low and sexy, stimulating Olivia even more.

"Touch me."

"But I am touching you baby," his voice was full of mischief and it was having its desired effect on the writhing woman under his hands.

"Please Nick, touch me," she grabbed his hand and placed it exactly where she wanted it. "Here."

Both Nick and Olivia gasped as she guided his fingers directly to her clit. His jeans were becoming uncomfortably tight in the groin area as his erection surged. Fighting against his own need to be touched, Nick's thumb began to drag small, lazy circles across the tight bundle of nerves. Her hips mimicked his motions as he used his free fingers to lap up and down her drenched folds, teasing her entrance. Unable to stick to his plan due to his personal lust, Nick slid two fingers inside of her. Olivia cried out instantly at the pleasure that her body was experiencing. He picked up the pace as his left hand reclaimed her nipple. The familiar pressure in the bottom of her stomach began to increase as he stroked and slid talented fingers in and out of her. She was so close and he knew it.

"You look so beautiful, come for me baby," whispered Nick. Those words did it, she lifted her hips and clenched down as he curled his fingers upward triggering her release.

"I'm coming, oh Nick, don't stop," she grabbed his left arm and pulled him into a deep kiss while she rode out the wave of her climax with vibrations zinging throughout her body. Olivia's body began to settle when he broke the kiss, gently removing his fingers from inside her. She nearly came again at the sight of him licking her clean off of his fingers. Holy shit.

"Now that's a happy ending," said Nick with a satisfied look on his face.

"Oh I totally agree," laughed Olivia but something distracted her, she looked up and met his gaze. "You're going to bust through your pants any second now," she nodded her head to his straining erection. "You should let me help you out."

Nick swallowed hard and tried to remember that tonight was about her only. "No, tonight's all about you, I will be fine." Like hell I will. "I love pleasing you, don't worry about me."

It was as if Nick wasn't even speaking because she ignored him as she rose from the table. She pressed her naked body against his as she wrapped her arms around his neck. When their bare upper body skin connected he sighed into her mouth before he claimed her lips. Their tongues got reacquainted as her hand headed south finding his aroused groin.

"Liv," he whispered as his breathing became choppy. "Y-your night remember?" Still ignoring him she removed his bowtie and slid his jean down his muscular thighs as his erection sprang free. Olivia's eyes went dark with full lust before she dropped to her knees in front of him. "Oh Dios mio."

She smiled at his reaction and choice of words. She began stroking the throbbing organ before she took him in her mouth. His hand instantaneously locked in a fist full of brunette curls. Her tongue slid up and down his lengthy shaft as he sucked in sharp bursts of air. Now focused on the head, she began to suck while her hand kept up a steady stroke pace. "Oh fuck," Nick knew that he was close and as much as he was enjoying himself, he wanted to be buried deep inside of her when he came. He drew back abruptly, pulled Olivia up and bent her over the massage table. "I need to be inside of you," panted Nick.

There was desperation in his voice and it ignited her all over again. She heard the telltale sound of the condom wrapper and licked her lips in anticipation. A strong left hand fisted her hair while the right hand was busy testing the waters. Satisfied and ready to go, his knee opened her legs wider as he filled every inch of her in a smooth stroke. "Ahhh Nick..."

"You feel amazing," he began to thrust as their moans filled the room. They rocked in sync as their bodies glistened beautifully. His grip on her hair became tighter as he slapped her ass and picked up the pace. That slap sent a rush of heat straight to her core as she cried aloud. Her desperate cry for release had him bringing both hands to her hips as he pumped mercilessly into Olivia. He began to throb deep inside of her as she gripped him tight internally, sending them both over the edge of ecstasy. "Holy shit," said Nick as he collapsed onto Olivia's back.

Their breathing was heavy as they tried to regain their senses. Both were slick with sweat and sex as they calmed down. Nick realized that he was crushing Olivia and began to move when he felt her hand reach around and stop him from moving. "Don't move, not yet," said Olivia barely above a whisper. He trailed kisses on her damp back and neck causing her to flinch, reminding her that he was still deep inside of her. He carefully removed himself from her, pulling her up slowly, gently spinning her around to face him as he framed her face with his hands.

"I've fallen for you, Liv, hard. I'm crazy about you and I'm never going to get enough of you woman," explained Nick. He kissed her lightly, there was no hunger or greed it was sweet and soft, "Never." His dark eyes were sincere and honest.

His honesty pulled at her heart strings, filling her with the need to be honest as well. She brushed his damp hair aside and looked him directly in the eye, "I'm crazy about you too, Nick. Let's go to bed." His heart jumped at Olivia's words and he couldn't be more thrilled, spending the night was the cherry on top. They intertwined their nude bodies as sleep overtook them, tonight they had each other unconcerned about tomorrow.

Hope you enjoyed, next chapter uh oh…thanks again for all of the support.