A/N: So, I don't normally update three days in a row like this… but I somehow managed to write 3 ½ chapters yesterday. It was awesome, ha. This chapter is in Calvin's POV in case you are a little confused. The rest of Olivia's absence will be written in Calvin's POV as well. Sorry if you were hoping for Olivia's POV, but I haven't written from Calvin's perspective since Home! I hope you enjoy and everything goes to its rightful owners.

Calvin shifted his position for what seemed like the hundredth time, trying to get comfortable. He was currently laying on the Stabler's couch in their living room. He heard the grandfather clock chime six times, sighing, he sat up. I have to get up for school in an hour anyway, so what's the point of going back to sleep? He asked himself.

Olivia had been gone for a week now. Calvin hadn't gotten one call from his adopted mom. He knew she had told him that she wasn't sure if she would be able to call him, but still, every night he hoped and prayed that she would call. Even just to say she was okay.

He heard the distant running of water and knew Elliot was getting up. He would take a quick shower, get dressed, and then come into the kitchen to start the coffee maker. Calvin had Elliot's morning schedule down to the T, this hadn't been the first time he had trouble sleeping. He heard footsteps walking down the hallway a few minutes later and looked up to see Elliot.

"Couldn't sleep?" Elliot questioned as Calvin followed Elliot into the the kitchen to sit at the table.

"No," He answered with a yawn.

"You want something to eat?"

"I'm not really hungry," Calvin told him, laying his head down on the table.

"You feeling okay?"

"If I say no does that mean I don't have to go to school?"

Elliot laughed, "No, sorry."

Calvin pouted, "Then no, I feel fine."

Elliot came and sat next to him with a mug of coffee. "You miss your mom?"

Calvin leaned his head against his folded arms on the table and nodded.

Elliot patted his shoulder. "She'll be back soon," He assured.

"How do you know?" Calvin mumbled.

"Because, Liv is very good at getting her job done correctly and fast, and she will be back even faster because you're here now."

"I hope so."

Kathy walked into the kitchen fully dressed. "You're up early," She commented to Calvin softly, running a hand over his head as she passed him to the fridge.

"Couldn't sleep," He responded.

She gave him a small smile before starting to crack eggs for breakfast. "El, could you go wake up Dickie and Lizzie?"

"Sure," Elliot stood up and walked down the hall to his kids' rooms. He returned a minute later, "Okay, they're up."

"I'm going to go get dressed," Calvin announced, walking into the living room.

"Feel free to use our bathroom, Cal," Kathy told him.

"Thanks," Calvin told her, offering her a smile before walking towards their bedroom with a pair of clothes and his toothbrush folded over his cast. He got dressed quickly, only struggling when he had to fit his cast through the sleeve of his shirt. He quickly made his way back into the kitchen.

Dickie and Lizzie were now sitting at the table, across from their dad. They both smiled at Calvin as he returned to his seat.

Kathy walked over and set a big plate of eggs down on the table. "Okay, I'm leaving." She gave Elliot a quick kiss before walking towards the door, "I'll see you all tonight."

"Bye," Echoed four voices.

Calvin scooped a few spoonfuls of egg onto his plate.

"I thought you weren't hungry?" Elliot asked with a wink.

"I am now!"

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Thirty minutes later, they were pulling into Calvin's school. Elliot would drop Calvin off before driving over to the high school to drop the twins off.

"See you tonight, Cal!" Dickie yelled out through the window as they pulled away in the car.

Calvin waved at them before walking across the pavement to his school doors. He shifted his back pack on his shoulder as he walked towards his first class. He walked into the classroom and spotted two of his friends, Eric and George.

"Hey Calvin," They said in unison.

"Hi, guys."

"How much longer do you have to keep your cast on?" Eric questioned.

"Another three weeks, I think."

"So, you'll get it off right before your birthday?" George asked. "That's cool."

"What are you asking for?" Eric asked with a grin.

"What?" Calvin asked confused.

"For your birthday."

"Oh, I don't know. I haven't really given it much thought," Calvin admitted. A sudden thought came to him suddenly. What if Olivia isn't back before my birthday? The teacher walked in and he pushed the thought away as he sat down at a desk and tried to pay attention.

The rest of the day passed by in a blur, Calvin couldn't seem to stop worrying. He didn't remember one word any of his teachers said today. He was definitely going to need some help on his homework this weekend.

The three-thirty bell rang and Calvin quickly packed up his science books before making his way out of the classroom. Once he walked out of the room, a voice called out his name, "Calvin."

He turned and saw his principal, Marcus Wright walking towards him. He smiled at the man, "Hi."

Marcus grinned at Calvin and walked with him towards the doors that lead to outside. "How have you been doing?"

"Okay," Calvin responded with a shrug. "How about you?"

"Okay," He echoed with a smile.

"Am I in trouble or something?"

"No, no. I just came to ask you something."

Calvin looked at him expectantly.

"I know your mom isn't here right now," Sadness flashed across Calvin's face at those words so Marcus continued quickly. "But I had told her that I'd like to take you with me and my nieces and nephews to the park sometime. What do you think?"

"That would be fun," Calvin said slowly. "But I don't know when Olivia will be back…"

"That's what I came to ask. If it was okay with whoever you're staying with, I was going to see if you wanted to come with us tomorrow, if you were comfortable with that," He added.

"Oh," Calvin responded surprised. "I wouldn't mind." He looked around once they were outside. "There's Elliot," He said pointing. "You can ask him." They both walked over towards Elliot.

Once they got closer, Elliot got out of the car and walked over.

"Elliot," Marcus greeted, holding out his hand.

"Marcus," Elliot returned, shaking the man's hand. "Is there something I need to know?" Elliot asked, looking at Calvin.

Calvin laughed slightly and shook his head.

"Ah, no, actually…" Calvin went to go stand by the car as Marcus started explaining to Elliot.

Elliot returned to the car a minute later. "You ready?"

"Yeah." Calvin waved at Mr. Wright as he walked back into the school before getting in the car. "Well?"

"Well what?" Elliot asked.

"Can I go?"

"Do you want to?"

Calvin nodded.

"Then yes, you may go."

"Sweet," Calvin said grinning. "I hope he brings Abby."

Elliot raised his eyebrows at Calvin as he headed towards the high school. "Abby?"

"His dog," Calvin explained, blushing.

"I see."

"What time are we going?"

"Around two."

"Are you coming with me?"

"Would you like me to?"

"Yes," Calvin admitted with a smile.

"Then I can come with you. Dickie and I can throw a football around or something while you hang out."

"Thanks," Calvin told him with a grin.

"Anytime, buddy."