Disclaimer: I dont own SVU or any of it's characters. only own ronnie so far.
Seeing the older woman following Elliot in, Ronnie ran over to Olivia and hid behind her legs.
"Ronnie, sweetie, I have someone I'd like you to meet" Elliot said softly as he knelt down.
With Olivia rubbing her hair, Ronnie nervously poked her head round enough to look at Maureen before looking at Elliot.
"You her daddy?" she asked, barely in a whisper.
"Yeah, I am; just like Livvie is your mommy. Are you going to say hello?"
"Scared" she whispered.
"How about if I hold you?"
Ronnie hesitantly stepped forward before retreating back to Olivia; she held her close as Ronnie tried to shy away.
"Hi there sweetie, my names Maureen but you can call me Maury. What's your name?" she asked, gently standing in front of her and running her hand along her back.
When Ronnie didnt answer or make any attempt to communicate, Olivia jumped in.
"Hi Maureen, how's college going?"
"Hectic but great; I'm really enjoying it"
"I'm glad; I'm sorry about Ronnie. She's really shy"
"I'm not surprised; daddy told ne what happened. Poor girl; how can anyone put her through that?"
"I dont know"
"Hey, daddy told me you like stuffed bears?" Maureen asked Ronnie softly.
Ronnie nodded but wouldnt look at her.
"Well, I have a friend here who would like to meet you"
She held up the chocolate coloured golden labrador bear; Ronnie tightened her grip around Olivia's neck but slowly turned her head to look at it.
"Would you like to hold it?"
Ronnie nodded S Maureen handed the bear to her; they watchsd as she held it close and stroked its fur.
"What's her name?" she asked softly.
"She doesn't have one; why dont you pick one?" Maureen suggested.
"Lucky"
"That's a beautiful name; Lucky needs someone to look after her, can you do that?"
Ronnie nodded.
"Then you can keep her"
"What do you say to Maureen sweetie?" Olivia asked, lifting her head to look at her.
"'Sank you"
"You're welcome; I heard that one special little girl was going to get some new clothes, can I come too?"
Ronnie thought about it for a minute before nodding; Olivia smiled at Elliot as Ronnie ran off with Maureen to find her trainers and coat.
"I think it worked" she whispered.
"Good; I didn't think it would until Maureen brought our the bear"
"Me either; the minute I mentioned her coming, she shut down. I'm glad she came round in the end though; I dont want her to only communicate with me and you"
"She'll get there eventually but she's made a start"
"Ready Livvie" Ronnie bounced on Maureen's hip.
"Okay then, let's go"
"Maury too?"
"Maury too" she agreed.
As Elliot opened the door, Ronnie immediately reached for Olivia.
"It's okay sweetie" she said softly as she rubbed her back as they headed to the car.
Twenty minutes later, they arrived at Walmart; sensing Ronnie's hesitance Elliot and Maureen went to the cafe while Olivia sat on a bench, Ronnie on her lap as she snuggled against her.
"Sweetie, are you okay? Do you want to go home?"
"Noisy"
"I know sweetie but we'll be very quick"
"Pwomise?" she whispered.
"Promise; we'll go in, get your clothes and come out"
"Okay"
"Good girl; let's go and find Elliot"
"No"
"Just us, okay?"
Ronnie nodddd as she lifted her head; Olivia carried her to the cart before sitting her in.
"Do you see anything you like?" She asked as they walked to the children's aisle.
"That" she said, pointing to the jeans with a flower on them.
"They're beautiful honey; what else?"
By the end of the shopping spree, Ronnie had four pair of jeans, five new tshirts and some jumpers along with a tracksuit, new sneakers and boots, a jacket, pyjamas and a new coat; they met Elliot and Maureen by the car where Ronnie ran over and climbed onto Elliot's lap.
"Hello sweetie, did you and Livvie have fun?"
"Yeah"
"Maury's got you a cookie; can you go to her so I can talk to Livvie?"
"Me stay with you Ewiot" she said, sleepily.
"Okay, let's go home and I'll talk to Livvie whilst you play"
Ronnie snuggled into him and by the time they had got home, she was fast asleep; whilst Elliot made a drink and Maureen headed back to her college dorms, Olivia gently got Ronnie into her pink Piglet pyjamas before tucking her in, her bead under her arm. She placed a gentle kiss on her forehead before leaving the room; she took all the tags off the clothes and put them in the washer before joining Elliot on the sofa with a cup of tea.
"I'm worried El, she shouldnt be that tired, should she?"
"It could just be everything catching up with her and her lack of sleep or she could be coming down with something"
"What do I do?"
"Keep an eye on her; it's all you can do. I'm gonna head home now, call if you need anything?"
"I promise; will we see you tomorrow? "
"Probably, it's my last day off so I'll pop by; any specific plans?"
"Nope; I might keep her inside just in case she is coming down with something"
"Okay; I'll see you tomorrow"
"Thanks El"
As Elliot left, Olivia started on cleaning the kitchen when she heard a noise from Ronnie's room; she hurried inside and found her daughter crying in bed.
"Sweetie, what's the matter?"
"Tummy hurts"
"It's okay; show me where it hurts" she asked softly as she held the little girls in her arms.
She pointed to the right side of her tummy; feeling her forehead, she realised she had a high fever.
"Sweetie, I know you're scared but I have to take you to see the doctor, okay?"
"No" she wept, clinging to Olivia.
"It's okay, I'm not going to leave you, I promise. Let's get your sneakers and coat on"
After getting her sorted, she hailed a cab and headed towards Mercy General Hospital; she was take through straightaway and was sat on the bed, holding Ronnie as the doctor did the relevant tests.
"What's wrong with her?"
"I'm certain it's appendicitis; dont worry, a simple operation will sort it. We'll get her prepped a d straight in"
As Ronnie clung to Olivia, she struggled to fight back the tears; within the hour, Ronnie was in surgery and Elliot had joined her in the waiting room.
"It'll be okay Liv"
"I shouldnt have taken her out"
"You weren't to know; she'll be okay. She'll be back home in a couple of days, maybe even tomorrow"
"I'm scared El" she whispered.
She allowed herself to fall into his arms as she fought back the tears; she stayed in that spot until the nurse came out to take them to see Ronnie; Olivia sat on the edge of the bed and stroked her bangs as she took her hand.
"I love you sweetie" she whispered.
"Livvie" Ronnie murmured.
"I'm here, I got Lucky for you" she said, putting the bear in her arms.
"Cuddle"
Olivia gently lay on the bed as Ronnie leant against her side in her arms.
"It's okay; it's gonna be okay"
She watched as Ronnie slowly drifted off.
Authors note: so end of the chapter but I assure you Ronnie is okay.