Chapter 10 New Beginnings
It had been a week since Amanda and the SVU squad closed the Andrews case. Amanda gazed out her window thinking to herself that even though the case was closed there was still one other thing she had to take care of. She opened her night stand draw and pulled out the letter she had gotten from Rose a month ago and re read it "I know what I'm going to do" she told herself as she went to take a shower and get ready for work.
Twenty minutes later Amanda emerged from the shower ready to pick out her wardrobe for the day, she settled on a sky blue shirt with blue jeans and white sneakers.
Amanda walked out of her room to find Vicky Christy and Lucy all in the kitchen eating breakfast.
"Mourning girls."
"Mourning aunt Amanda" Christy said as she was clearing her plate from the table and the other two girls were finishing their meal.
"Amanda grabbed some cold cuts and made herself a sandwich .
"So Christy and Vicky I've been thinking about what has happened to us over the pasted few weeks and I think its time I told you what I plan on doing with you guys now that your dad is no longer going to be around."
"Whats that aunt Amanda?" Vicky asked scared of what the answer might be.
"I'm going to adopt you guys and your going to live here with me how does that sound?"
"Are you kidding me that would be awesome aunt Amanda" Vicky replies.
"Chris what do you think?"
"Honestly I think we could use a change and I'd rather be with you in New York then in Atlanta living in that house where that twisted asshole lived".
"So its official I'll call your mom and tell her to fly out when she can to do the paper work".
After Amanda finished her breakfast she grabbed her badge gun cellphone and jacket as she hugged the girls and left for work.
For Amanda this had been the first time she drove to work with an absolutely clear mind.
Half an hour later she walked into work where she was greeted by Finn who was coming from a coffee run.
"Mourning Rollins" he greeted as he sat at his desk.
"Hey Finn whats on deck today?"
"Nothing just the cap wants all our paper work straight she wants no bull going on after that mess with downtown."
As Amanda sat at her desk organizing her paper work just as Cragen came into the squad room.
"Rollins call for you in my office".
Amanda stopped typing and walked over to her former captain.
"I'm sorry about that call I'll be quick about it she stated wondering who could be calling for her at work since the girls knew to call her cellphone if needed.
"No worries take your time". Cragen replied as he gave her some privacy.
"Hello Amanda its Rose I'm sorry to bother you at work but I had to reach you and I know your cell needs to be free during work hours".
"Its okay Rose if you called my job it must be important".
"It is Amanda it concerns the girls."
"What about them Rose?"
I wanted to talk to you about the letter I sent you but not over the phone I was wondering if I could talk to you in person."
"Sure but your in Atlanta" Amanda stated as she grew concerned.
"No I'm not I'm in New York taking care of some things"
"Since when?" Amanda wondered.
"Just touched down a few hours ago I should be done in three hours can I meet you at your job to talk?"
"Sure but don't you wanna see the girls first?"
"Actually yes, can you have them there when I arrive?"
"No problem I'll go get them now."
"I'll see you there Amanda bye."
As Amanda hung up the phone she tried to process what had just happened Christy and Vicki's mom was coming to see them for the first time since the ordeal with their father.
Amanda walked into the squad room numb.
"Rollins you okay?" Amaro asked
"Yeah fine she replied as she knocked on Olivia's door.
"Captain can I come in she asked knowing that she had to be formal at work.
"Rollins come in." Olivia replied as Amanda shut the door behind her.
"Whats up Amanda you look scared." Olivia stated as she looked at the blondes eyes.
"I am, I just got a call from Rose the girls mother who is in town and wants to meet up here but didn't say why she just said it was about the girls."
"Okay I don't see the harm in that you already know she wants you to adopt the girls so whats the problem?"
"What if she changed her mind?"
She wouldn't do that to you Amanda if she wanted to do that she would have come for them last week when the case was closed, and besides she knows you love the girls she wouldn't take them from you unexpectedly."
"She said she wants to meet here with me and the girls in a few hours can I go get them?"
"Sure go ahead but hurry back."
"I will don't worry." Amanda replied as she sped out of the squad room.
All Amanda could think about was the conversation she had with Rose she couldn't imagine waking up without the girls around. When she got to the house she found the girls watching TV. In the living room.
"Hey aunt Amanda why are you home is everything okay?" Christy asked.
"Its okay girls, I just need you to come with me down to the station with me."
"Okay give us ten minutes" Vicky replied.
Ten minutes later all four of them were where making the short drive over to the one six when they got into the squad room they were greeted by Cragen.
"Rollins I see you brought company with you not that I mind but why are they here?"
"The call I got earlier was their mother and she wanted to meet us here hope you don't mind I promise this wont be a habit".
"I understand just send them to the room by my office I'll watch them til their mother shows up get back to work."
"Girls go hang out with Cragen I'll come get you when your mom shows up".
The girls left with Cragen while Amanda slipped into the squad room unnoticed by her fellow detectives.
Three hours later Amanda was typing her last reports she received a phone call from an officer at the front desk that a woman asked for her by name, she got up and greeted Rose at the doors to the squad room.
"Amanda you look good can is there a place we can talk before I see the girls?"
We can go into this room right here Amanda gestured towards the empty room next to Cragen's office.
"Amanda I heard about Matt and I want to thank you for saving Vicky".
"It was nothing you know I treat the girls as if they were my own daughters".
"I know Amanda its funny you bring that up."
"Why is that Rose?"
"I say that Amanda because after divorcing Matt I realized I wanted to stand on my own two feet and go back to the business woman I used to be and by doing that I wont be able to be the mother the girls need me to be".
"What are you saying Rose?"
"I'm saying I'm not making you just the girls guardian with the paper I drew up I'm hoping you would agree to be their mother".
As soon as the words left Rose's mouth Amanda was stunned and said nothing for five minutes.
"Amanda please say something".
"Rose I don't know what to say this is big I can't fill your shoes as their mother."
Nonsense Amanda you know those girls way better then I ever could and besides with you I know they would be well taken care of if anything you've always been their mother just not biologically."
"Are you sure you know what your doing Rose if I do this there's no going back".
"I'm sure this is best for us all, you get the family you always wanted and I can start over on my own."
"Okay if that's what you wanna do I support you all the way."
Thank you Amanda and don't worry about supporting them Matt covered that in the divorce."
"What do you mean Rose?"
His company wasn't worth the 100million he led everyone to believe it was, its actually worth 350million."
"So what does that have to do with me and the girls?"
"The 100million was suppose to be alimony but I've got my indie movie company that Matt didn't know about ,and my CEO job gives me enough to start over."
"So how does this work Rose?"
The 100million I'm giving to you and the 250 million is to be split between them and if you'll allow it I was wondering if you would acknowledge them as truly yours by allowing me to change their last names legally to Rollins."
"Of course Rose I'd be honored."
"Thank you Amanda you have given me my life back and the girls a fresh start"
"Now before making it official lets go get the girls"
Rose and Amanda walked into Cragen's office where Amanda introduced Cragen and the trio walked to the room the girls were in.
Both girls walked over to their mother and hugged her.
As they sat down Rose sat across from all three girls and Amanda and took a deep breath .
"Vicky Christie I'm glad to see you guys are doing well I heard about your father and I'm sorry."
Right when Rose said that Vicky lost it.
"As far as I'm concerned that man is not my father and he can rot in hell."
Rose or Amanda did not reprimand Vicky because they knew what she had been through.
"Okay now Vicky claim down your mother has something she wants to tell you and your sister." Amanda cautioned.
"Thanks Amanda now girls this is the hardest thing I've ever had to do but its whats best for all of us and no matter what I want you both to know I love you very much." Rose said as she began to tear up.
"Its okay just tell us whats going on." Christy said being the stronger one of the girls.
"Well girls I feel like I cant be there the way you need me to be so I've decided to give you guys the chance to have a real mother by changing your last name to Rollins and having Amanda legally acknowledged as your mother I hope you understand"
"Both girls looked at Rose shocked and the room went silent for a solid two minutes before Vicky broke the silence as she turned to Rose.
"We understand why your doing this and we love you for it thank you" Vicky said as she hugged Rose along with her sister.
"Since we all agree to this what do you say we make it official Rose stated as she reached for the papers and signed as Amanda followed.
After the papers were signed Rose followed Amanda outside and told her the money was already deposited into two accounts one for her and the girls trust account and education was up to Amanda.
After Rose said that she hugged the girls once more before leaving.
Once Rose left Amanda walked back to the girls to check on them.
"So girls I want you to know I love you that's why I did this"
"We know thanks mom." Christy said as she hugged Amanda.
Amanda let the last the world echo in the air mom was all she heard til Vicky snapped out of her stunned state.
"Now the question is Vicky and Christy you guys need new schools and Lucy what are you going to do?"
Well aunt Amanda I moved out of mom and dads after I graduated high school last year and took a semester to decide what to do I have perfect scores so I could move out here get a job and apply for college here if you'll have me".
"I'd love the help Lucy but how would you get your stuff here?"
"A friend of mine could ship my stuff here it would be here in two days".
"Great you wouldn't mind sharing my room til we got a bigger place Lucy?"
"Of course not I'd be fine but what about you and Olivia?"
It was then that she remembered she had to talk to Olivia.
"How about we go see her now".
The four of them went back into the squad and knocked on Olivia's door.
"Captain can I see you for a minute?"
"Of course Rollins shut the door".
Amanda shut the door and could not stop smiling.
"Olivia can I ask you something?"
Olivia looked up noticing the smile on Amanda's face.
"Go ahead Amanda."
"How do you feel about dating a woman with kids?"
Olivia was shocked by the question she took a minute before answering.
"I wouldn't mind why?"
"Because as of forty five minutes ago I became a mother".
"Amanda are you joking right now?"
"I'm not Rose gave her parental rights to me I'm now the mother to Christie and Vicki Rollins".
"Wow Amanda congratulations."
"Thank you Olivia but you haven't answered my question do you have a problem dating me now that I have kids?"
"Of course not your still the same person I feel for a few months ago now I have to share you with two amazing girls I don't mind at all."
"That's great Liv I guess its a new beginning for all of us then".
"Yes it is babe yes it is" Olivia stated as she kissed Amanda deeply.
THE END
A/N Even though this story has ended there are still more adventures ahead for our favorite duo. Be on the look out for the sequel Chance On US. Thanks for reading hope to see you for my next adventure thank you to all the people have stuck with the story to the end.
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