Scared City Chapter 10

Sorry about the underlining deal in chapter 7 and 9. What the hell, I thought I turned off the underlining thing. It's distracting I know and I apologize. Ok, on with the story and the characters that are not mine!

Elliot returned to the waiting area. He looked for his wife, but was told she left a few minutes ago. He felt he needed to go home to her, but didn't want to leave Olivia. He sat down with his head in his hands for a few minutes.

"Cap, I have to go find Kathy. Call me when you know something, I'll be back."

Cragen nodded as he felt for his star detective.

Elliot turned around and walked back to his boss. "If Olivia asks for me before I get back, tell her I will be back."

"Of course. Oh, Elliot. Be careful, there's still no sign of Anthony Martin."

Elliot hurried out of the hospital and headed to his house. Kathy had just gotten in and was sitting with Kathleen. He hurried to them and hugged them both.

"Any news on Olivia?" Kathy asked.

Elliot shook his head and held his daughter again. "Honey, we still don't have him in custody."

Kathy looked at Elliot in disbelief. "How could he survive. Olivia shot him right? And the fire?"

"His body hasn't been found, Kathy. I will arrange for a protective detail here for you and Kathleen until he is found, dead or alive."

Kathy shook her head to show she understood. Elliot stood up and pulled Kathy up to his level. He hugged her tight. "I know you were scared, I'm sorry."

Kathy smiled at her husband. "I really don't know how Olivia did it. He was so rough on her. I really hope she's okay, El."

There was a knock at the door. Elliot answered the door to Officer Davis. "I have to get back to the hospital. I'll call as soon as I know anything." He hugged them both and left.

Elliot's head was spinning as he hurried back to the hospital and Olivia. Kathy was being so understanding of his need to be with Olivia. It worried and comforted him. She needed him to be home with her right now, yet she knew he needed to be with Olivia.

It was a few hours before Olivia's family received word of her condition. They got the bleeding stopped. The bullet hit the main artery in her thigh causing severe blood loss. She required a blood transfusion and high doses of antibiotics. She had three broken ribs and required nine stitches in her neck for the knife wound. Her lungs were burned due to the smoke and she had severe bruising on her face.

"Can we see her?" Elliot was eager to get in there.

"She's going to be out for quite a while, but I think company will do her good."

Elliot entered the room quietly knowing it probably didn't matter how much noise he made; Olivia was out cold. He cringed at the sight of her. Her neck was bandaged and her eye was nearly swollen shut. That's just what he could see. He leaned up against the door for quite some time just looking. Even now, she seemed to be at peace while sleeping. He could imagine the hell she and Kathy both went through with Anthony Martin. Kathy said she wasn't raped, he hadn't had a chance to ask Olivia. Kathy did say he was rougher on Olivia. His mind pulled up Olivia's face at the end. She was ready to give up. No way was he going to let her leave him. Not now when he finally got the courage to acknowledge his feelings for her.

Elliot slowly made his way to her bedside. The beeping of the machines was a constant reminder of how close he came to losing her. He gently touched her face with his finger tips. She was beautiful, even in this condition. Elliot let the tears flow freely now that he was able to hold her hand without fear. He loved her way more than he was supposed to. He listened to her shallow breathing for a while before he left the room to call Kathy.

"How is she?" Kathy sounded like she had just fallen asleep.

"She'll be okay in time. Pretty banged up; lost a lot of blood." Elliot filled Kathy in knowing he should be home with her. The guilt was beginning to eat at him. "Kathy, are you okay?"

"Elliot, I'll be okay. Olivia needs you right now."

"You and Kathleen do as well." he couldn't believe his Kathy was being as understanding as she was. She had every right to be pissed at him right now.

"Elliot, we'll talk later. Right now, I need to get some sleep. Captain Cragen wants me down at the station early tomorrow to give my official statement."

"Okay, get some sleep. I'll see you in the morning." Elliot hung up the phone and slowly made his way back to Olivia. He was exhausted himself, but didn't want Olivia waking up alone. He entered her room and resumed his position in the chair by her bed.

Olivia could feel the pain throughout her body. Everything hurt. She forced her eyes open to survey her surroundings. It took a few minutes to piece everything together. She looked down and saw Elliot sleeping. His head was resting on his arm which was draped over the bedrail. That couldn't be comfortable. She lightly touched his face and he startled awake.

"Hey." Liv's voice was rough and raspy. The smoke and screaming had taken it's toll.

"Hey yourself." Elliot slowly sat up, stretching every muscle in his body. "How are you feeling?"

"I've felt better. How's Kathy?"

"She's okay, Liv. She's home with Kathleen."'

Olivia nodded in relief. "What about Martin?"

"We don't know?" Elliot whispered to her for fear of upsetting her.

Olivia's eyes opened widely. "What do you mean? Elliot, I hit him, I know it."

"The building burned almost completely. I was more worried about getting us out of there. I didn't see where he went. His body wasn't found inside the building." Elliot explained hoping Olivia wouldn't panic.

"You left Kathy alone with him out there?" Olivia was beginning to panic.

"Of course not. Davis is there with her. Liv, were you…did he…" Elliot struggled, but he had to know if Martin had raped his partner.

Olivia closed her eyes. "No, Elliot. He didn't."

Elliot let out a sigh of relief. "What about Kathy?"

"As far as I know, he didn't rape her either."

Elliot sat holding Olivia's hand for what seemed like hours. The silence was necessary, each detective trying to process where they were.

"Olivia, I think I am the one who shot you?" Elliot had tears in his eyes.

Olivia turned to look into his eyes. "No. He had a gun Elliot. My gun."

"Liv, there were only two gunshots, mine and yours."

Olivia closed her eyes and winced in pain. "Elliot, you gave me your gun. Your backup isn't NYPD issued. The bullet pulled from my leg will be NYPD issued, you'll see."

Elliot thought about what she had said. His partner was so strong, even when her world was turned upside down. How he hoped she was right. Olivia moved herself over in the bed. It took just about all her strength to do so.

"El, you look exhausted. Come on, get in bed."

"No, you need your rest. I'll rest here in the chair." Elliot would give anything to be in the bed with Olivia, if only under the best circumstances.

"Please, Elliot." Olivia's eyes were closed, but she patted the bed next to her.

Elliot carefully got into the bed next to his partner. Once he was settled, Olivia moved in close to him. She took in the scent of him and fought to stay awake to enjoy this moment. She loved him and she wanted him. He was married to Kathy and wasn't available to her. Elliot rested his chin on the top of her head. He loved her and he wanted her, but he was married to Kathy and he wasn't available. He sighed as he heard her light, steady breathing. He was content to die right here in her arms.