A/N: Warning: this update is solely for the purpose of being a FILLER CHAPTER. I'm aware that it's boring and I'm sorry about that but it's kind of like a transition so we can get onto the cuter/more interesting parts, ya know? So bear with me.

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After Elliot and Olivia had made it home and bandaged up Olivia's knees, they had split up for the morning – Olivia had gone to the hospital to check up on the children and Elliot had gone down to the precinct to question Torrez.

Olivia was just about to open the hospital doors when her phone buzzed. Caller ID: Donald Cragen

"Hey cap," she answered.

"Olivia, I've got some good news and I've got some bad news, which do you want first?"

"Bad, I guess," she huffed.

"We've got the father," He said, Olivia's heart suddenly sinking, "He's not in good shape though…he's on god knows what kind of drugs and we have to wait until he's lucid to question him."

Olivia held her breath for a moment, "Where did you find him?"

"We got an anonymous tip he was hiding out in some abandoned office building on 3rd…sent Fin down there and sure enough he was there huddled in a corner shooting up. He's been mumbling something about owing somebody since he got here."

"Is Elliot there yet?" she asked.

"Yeah, he got in a few minutes ago…hey listen Liv, there's good news too, and I think you're going to want to know."

"What is it Don?"

"I filled out the paper work and got it approved for you to be the temporary care taker of the children," he said pausing.

"Really?" Olivia asked, her voice catching in her throat.

"Yes, but Liv, don't get attached. If the father is innocent in all of this, the only thing he will serve time for is substance abuse, and god knows any first year lawyer could get him out of that and into a rehab facility, which means he has the right to his children. You could have them for one week…one day…or he could even take them back this afternoon, we just have to see how this plays out and you have to be flexible."

Olivia sighed, "I understand Cap…but god – he doesn't deserve those kids…even if he is innocent in what happened to them. He should have been protecting them."

"I know Liv, but their mother is gone and he is the only family they have left…they have no one else, and until proven guilty we have to give them the benefit of the doubt," he said softly.

"They have me…" Liv mumbled, only focusing on half of the words Cragen was saying.

"Yes, for now, they do. Do me a favor Liv, take them home, make sure they get some rest, I'll call you later with any more info," he said hanging up.

Olivia took a deep breath and let it out before entering the hospital. She went to the front desk immediately, "I'm detective Benson," she told the front desk woman, "I'm here to see the Fort children."

"Yes," the nurse said skimming her computer screen, "It looks like all three of them are in room 303," she said.

"Thanks," Olivia mumbled and was off as soon as she uttered the number.

…

In the hospital room, Noah occupied the bed; Natalie curled up at his side. Charlotte was keeping a watchful eye on her younger siblings from a chair by the window.

When Olivia entered they all three looked up, fear etched on each of their tiny faces.

"Hey Charlotte, Natalie, remember me, Olivia?" she asked tentatively.

Charlotte nodded from across the room and Natalie just burrowed further into her brother's side.

"The police officer," Charlotte clarified.

"That's right, so is this your brother Noah?" Olivia asked taking a hesitant step forward, not wanting to startle any of them. Noah looked up from the bed shyly.

"Yes…you told me he would be alright and he is," Charlotte said quietly, a sad smile forming at her lips and tears welling in her eyes.

Olivia's heart broke for the six year old. She was the most mature young girl Olivia had ever seen and the reason for her forced maturity was devastating.

"Yeah, Charlotte, all of you are going to be okay, I promise," Olivia said, sitting on the edge of the chair across from Charlotte.

"Where are we going to go Olivia?" she asked sadly, pulling her legs up tight and wrapping her arms around them.

"Actually, that's what I came to talk to you about, we found your dad" –

"NO!" came a tiny voice from across the room – it was Noah. He suddenly burst out crying.

"Don't make us go back to him Olivia," Charlotte pleaded; "He gave us away, he doesn't want us, I promise!" she ran to Noah and tried to comfort him.

"What do you mean he gave you away?" Olivia asked, slowly walking towards them.

"He gave us and mom to Papi and he left us…he let Papi hurt us," she explained.

"Do you know why sweetie?"

Charlotte shook her head furiously, "I don't know, but I don't want to go back," she said.

Olivia took Charlotte's small hand in hers, "Would you rather come home with me?" she asked.

Charlotte looked down and back over to her siblings, "All of us?" she asked, really smiling for the first time.

Olivia smiled back, "All of you," she confirmed.

"Would we be safe?" Charlotte asked.

Olivia nodded.

"Could we have food?" Noah asked.

Olivia smiled, "Of course…"

Noah smiled and took Olivia's other hand.

"What about you Natalie? Would you be okay with coming home with me?" she asked the young girl.

Natalie just looked up quickly and nodded, retreating back to hiding at her brother's side.

"She doesn't really talk anymore…ever since…" Charlotte trailed off.

"I understand," Olivia commented sadly. "Let me get your doctor's permission and then we'll go home, okay?"

Charlotte looked up at Olivia, her ocean blue eyes glossy with sadness, "Thank you Olivia…I promise we won't cause any trouble," she assured.

"Oh honey, I'm not worried about that, okay?"

Charlotte nodded and ducked her head.

…

Back at Olivia's apartment, Olivia was beginning to realize she was way in over her head. What was she thinking assuming she could take care of three young, wounded children on her own? She had no idea where to even begin.

She quickly dialed Elliot's number.

"What's wrong Liv?" he answered.

"El, I need you at my place. I have no idea what I'm doing. How did I think I could take care of all three of them? I have no idea what to do to help them! Elliot, they are so damaged. Natalie hasn't even said a word to me this whole time, Noah will barely look at me, and Charlotte is so worried about the other two that I can't even get her to take care of herself! I mean Elliot, she won't even eat, and" –

"Liv, Liv, Olivia!" he tried to interject while she rambled, "You're gonna be fine, they are gonna be fine. I'll be right over, just hold on," he chuckled.

"You will? Okay, okay…," Olivia said.

"Bye Liv," he chuckled again.

"Bye, thanks Elliot."

…

By the time Elliot had arrived, Olivia had Noah, Natalie, and Charlotte settled on the couch with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches watching cartoons.

Olivia got up and met Elliot at the door. He set a large bag down he'd been carrying, greeted her with a silent kiss and peered over at the kids.

"Looks like you're doing fine, silly," he told Olivia, giving her a quick hug.

She bit her lip, "Really? 'Cuz I feel like I'm not doing it right."

He laughed, "What do you mean not doing it right? They aren't crying or throwing things…everything looks good to me."

"I just want them to be happy El," she said, folding her arms around herself.

"Well Liv, with what they have been through…that's gonna take some time."

She sighed and nodded, knowing he was right. "So what's in the bag?" she asked curiously, gesturing towards it.

"Well," he said bending down and pulling out some bulky pink clothes, "On my way here I picked up some snow suits for the kids…I thought we could go down to the park," he offered, grinning.

"Elliot," she smiled, "That's a great idea…I knew I called you for some reason!" she said throwing her arms around him.

"Yeah I know, I'm pretty useful," he joked, squeezing her tighter.

A/N: See, like I said, boring chapter…but don't worry…adventure is out there! (Sorry, just watched 'Up!')

Hey – also, if you have any suggestions about what you want to see in future chapters…message me or review and let me know – I mean I have ideas but more ideas might be helpful so that I don't get writers block in the future!