The smut will eventually come, but I need to put that on hold for a while. Olivia needs a lot of time to heal and with the trial coming up in the next chapter, I can't rush into Elliot and Olivia doing the nasty so soon. I don't think it would be fair for her to jump into sex right away. Don't you agree?

I'm also working on a new story. But, I need your help with the plot, okay? I'll tell you more about it at the end of this chapter.

Enjoy and happy reading!

Lots of love, hugs and kisses from your resident writer and friend, Nina!

Author's note: This chapter is completely drama-free. Like I said, there's gonna be some light moments in a few chapters.

X

Special Victims Unit

Cragen's office

"I'm so glad you're home, Olivia. We were all miserable without you here," Don confessed. He was still holding his 'daughter' in his arms, who was still crying. She smiled at him and kissed his cheek.

"I'm glad to be back where I belong. I'm sorry," she said, tears streaming down her face.

"Don't be. What happened was not your fault. White's a sick man who got what he wanted, but you fought back and managed to get back to Elliot. I'm so glad he was able to get better."

"What happened to him?" Olivia asked. She always get worried whenever something happens to her fiancé.

"He had a heart attack after he saw the video of you getting tortured. He was already in the hospital when another videotape came for him. You were sitting in a chair, dressed in a black wedding dress. Richard 'married' you. Elliot didn't leave the hospital until a month later."

Oh, God. Just seeing me being tortured really hurt him. I can't believe that freak took me away from the man I love. I was hurting, too, she thought, more tears falling from her eyes. She looked up at Don. He couldn't stop smiling.

"But, he didn't give up. He never gave up. We got some help."

"From who?"

He paused for a second. "She's a private investigator. She used to be a cop. She was even Elliot's partner temporarily."

"Dani Beck," she said. It was more of a statement than a question.

"Yes. But, please don't take her head off. She proved to be very useful. She just wanted to help."

"I need to thank her, anyway. If it weren't for her, Elliot and I wouldn't be together again. I missed him so much."

Cragen noticed an engagement ring on her finger. "So he finally popped the question, huh?"

Olivia smiled. "On our way home. He said he couldn't wait another minute to ask me. I can't wait to marry him. I know he can't wait to marry me."

"You two deserve it. I'm so happy you're back, Olivia. When are you coming back to work?"

"Not for a while. I need time to heal, Elliot and I have a wedding to plan and we still have to deal with Richard in court. I have a lot on my plate right now and coming back to work right away is not healthy for me."

"I understand. Take all the time you need. You know I'm always gonna be here for you," Don said, smiling brightly.

"I know. So, where are the others?" Olivia teased.

"Casey and Alex are in court. They should be here any minute. Munch and Fin are working on a domestic abuse case and I told Elliot to take a couple of days off."

"Thank you, Dad. I'm going back to the apartment now," she said before she opened the door.

"Would it be all right if we all stopped by later? We got a lot of catching up to do," Don suggested.

"I'd like that," Olivia said before she left, leaving him smiling brightly.

My little girl is back, he thought triumphantly.

X

Stabler residence

45 minutes later

Taking a deep breath, Olivia walked inside the home she's been sharing with Elliot right before Richard interfered. Taking her shoes off, she walked inside the dark home when the lights suddenly came on. Out of nowhere, Maureen, Kathleen, Dickie and Elizabeth popped out from their respective hiding places and screamed 'Surprise'. Tears of happiness fell from her eyes.

"Welcome home, Olivia. We missed you like crazy," Maureen said as she hugged the older woman. Kathleen, Dickie and Elizabeth followed soon after.

"I can't believe this," Olivia said, tears still falling from her eyes.

"Believe it, Liv, we're so happy that you're home. We were worried sick about you. We even went to church every day to pray for your safe return," Kathleen stated.

Elliot has the greatest kids in the world, Olivia thought, a smile tugging on her lips.

"I love you guys so much," she said a moment later.

"We love you, too, Olivia. We're so happy you and Daddy are getting married," Lizzie beamed.

"How did you know that?" Olivia asked, looking shocked.

"It's so obvious. All Daddy did when you were away was bragging about making you his bride. He kept staring at the ring he bought. He cried himself to sleep at night. He cried constantly. He was so miserable without you," Maureen said.

"I know how he feels. I was miserable without him. Being out in LA was tragic for me," Olivia agreed.

"So, when's the trial? I want this guy put away permanently," Dickie declared.

"Next week. Casey and Alex have an open and shut case. He's done for," Olivia said.

Maureen put an arm around her shoulders. "Liv, let's not talk about that now. I made dinner for us. You must be hungry. I know they didn't feed you out in LA. You're losing weight."

Olivia could hear her stomach growling. She clutched her stomach with her hands and smiled at the kids. She just nodded her head and went into the dinning room. It was dark so she got scared. But, when the kids turned on the lights again, Cragen, Casey, Alex, Fin, Munch, Elliot and even Dani were standing at the table. More tears fell from her eyes as she went and hugged each person standing.

"I can't believe you," she whispered in Elliot's ear while she hugged him.

"We had to distract you for a while, baby. So, while you were too busy chatting with Don, the rest of us went ahead and prepared for your arrival," Elliot replied, giving her one of his famous shit eating grins.

"I love you," she said as she kissed him softly.

"I love you, too, sweet thing. Now, let's eat!"

Everyone sat down at the table and began catching up with one another. Olivia smiled at her extended family. To think she almost lost them two months ago to a psychotic human being who made her suffer was heartbreaking. But, now that she was back home, she had nothing to worry about. She can smile again. She was back where she belongs.

X

4 hours later

Laying in bed, Olivia was waiting for Elliot to come up. She needed his arms around her body. She needed to feel him again. It's been so long since she's been held lovingly. Just thinking about being with him again made her stronger and more determined to survive. Tossing and turning all over the bed, she could barely stand being alone when she heard the door open.

"It took a while, but I finally got everything cleaned up in the kitchen," Elliot said as he closed the door and began removing his clothes.

"It was so good to be with the people I loved again," she said as she watched him climb into bed with her. He then pulled her in his arms and kissed her forehead gently.

"I'm so glad we're back home," he whispered in her ear.

"I feel the same way. I love you so much. I never wanted to be apart from you," she said softly. He leaned down and kissed her again, this time, more passionately. She got into it at first, but the images of Richard having his way with her and torturing her flashed in her mind. She immediately shot up on the bed and began screaming.

"NO!" she cried, tears forming in her brown eyes.

"Baby, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you," Elliot said softly. He could see her crying.

"I didn't want this to happen. I didn't want him to hurt me. Please, don't hurt me!" she screamed as she rocked back and forth on the bed, her arms wrapped around her legs. He just pulled her against him and soothed her.

"I would never hurt you, Olivia. He hurt you. It's his fault. I would never hurt you. Don't worry, sweetheart. I'm right here for you, darling," he said soothingly as he held her in his arms.

"I can't do this right now. I wanna make love to you, but I'll end up scared and alone. I don't want that. I'm sorry," she sobbed. They ended up laying down on the bed again, holding each other close.

"If you're ready to make love again, let me know, okay? I will wait forever for us to make love again, if you let me. I know you're still hurting. I won't rush you into something you don't wanna do. I love you, Olivia Hannah. You deserve to heal," Elliot assured her while he kissed her forehead gently.

"I love you, too. I'm going to therapy. If I'm gonna make it through another day, maybe talking to someone could help me."

"Whatever happens, I'm gonna stand by your side."

"Elliot, I know you'll never hurt me. I know you'll protect me."

"I'm gonna protect you with every ounce of my being. I'm not letting you go again. You're stuck with me, Benson. I'm sorry, Mrs. Stabler."

"I love you, Elliot. I'm so glad to be with you again."

"I love you, too, Olivia."

She fell asleep in his arms, finally feeling safe. He, on the other hand, stayed awake and watched her intently. He wanted to kill Richard White for putting her through hell. The months they had been apart nearly killed him on the inside. Every single day, he cried, prayed and ached for her to come back. And now that he has her again, he vowed to never let her go again.

Thank you, God, for bringing her back to me. I'm gonna do whatever it takes to make her feel better. It's the least I can do for the woman I love, he thought as he kissed her forehead again. Then, he finally fell asleep. Smiling triumphantly.

X

3 hours later

Rikers Island Correctional Facility

Even though the lights were out and the other inmates were asleep, Richard kept pacing around in his cell, mumbling incoherently and wringing his hands together. Two prison guards posed outside his private cell, reading a magazine and smoking cigars. He didn't wanna be here. But, thanks to those two lawyer bitches, he's stuck. And, the only person he blames for his troubles is Olivia.

She was supposed to love him. She was supposed to cherish him. She was supposed to be with him. Instead, she ripped his heart out of his chest and stomped on it without a care in the world. Then, she had the nerve to go back to the man he hated more than anything in the world.

Elliot Stabler! He must die!

Sitting down on his bunk bed, Richard rubbed his hands together. He was thinking of a way to get rid of Elliot since he can't have Olivia anymore. Then, he thought of something great. A evil smile tugged on his lips. Why he didn't think of this sooner? Tomorrow, when he stands trial, he's gonna do something so shocking that Elliot and Olivia won't see this coming.

He couldn't wait.

I'm sorry for taking so long on this chapter. I had another chapter to do for another story, plus, I found out that one of my favorite wrestlers died today.

But, don't you worry. The trial chapter will happen in the next chapter with some shocking twists in store. Stay tuned!

Also, I'm working on another EO story. This one's gonna be light, fluffy and funny. But, if you can, send me some ideas. I would appreaciate it very much.

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