All the crew wanted to celebrate after the contest. But they were all exhausted. Little Olivia needed to sleep and Amy and Lance wanted some privacy. Everybody came back home, with great memories and smiles on their faces.

Little Olivia didn't need much time to sleep. She quickly got her pajamas, and crashed into her bed.

Tonio and Sofia were exhausted, but so happy. They quickly showered, went to bed and wanted to celebrate this successful night but didn't have energy anymore for anything…. They were both too much exhausted…they laughed at that thought of this miserable moment, and fell asleep.

Amy had to go back home, but she sent a message to her mother to tell her she was sleeping at a friend's, and sent the same message to this friend, to have her own back. She followed Lance to his flat and both jumped in the shower and discovered each other body in a new way.

Olivia came back home, and she couldn't stop smiling. She bit her lips as she realized she had no right to hope a thing from their future relation, there would actually be no relationship. But this moment would stay in her memories.

Stabler's residence

Elliot came back home after he received the message from Kathy. There were a lot of things going on in the house and Kathy didn't really notice her husband was physically here but not his mind. His thoughts were for Olivia, and only Olivia. The moment they shared at the contest. He knew he had no right to feel that but he couldn't swipe his feelings. They were here. Deep in his heart. He wanted Olivia so bad. He knew she hadn't pushed him away as he held her hand. She had pressed his fingers and intertwined his with hers. She was sending the same message back, "I want you", and he didn't know what to do next. He spent long minutes under the shower and he was taken out of his thoughts when Kathy knocked at the bathroom door to tell him diner was ready. He didn't pay attention to the talks during the diner. He nodded some times, added some words like he did agree on something, but was not really involved. After diner all kids went to their bedroom, or to finish some homework, or to chat with friends. He went to his bedroom. Kathy followed him soon after. He was laying in bed, sheets on him. He looked at Kathy taking her clothes off, she was talking about Eli and how he had amazed her earlier that day. For some seconds his mind went back to Olivia. While watching Kathy stripping he thought of Olivia and wondered how it would be to undress her... The name of his son brought him back to earth.

Kathy: Do you realize that? Amazing, isn't it?

Elliot: Yeah….

She came in bed, and lay next to him. She began to caress his torso.

Elliot: Kathy….I'm sorry I'm really exhausted. I need to sleep.

Kathy: Ok…good night!

She leaned to kiss him gently on the lips. He felt awful. He wanted the lips of another woman. Not the ones of his wife. How could this have happened? He made vows to Kathy. Of course they had problems before and they have been separated for a while, but he was back home now, with a fifth child.

1 am

Elliot turned and turned and turned again in bed. The memories of the contest were coming back and he couldn't sleep. He remembered how he felt Olivia next to him. How he moved is hand against hers.

Olivia couldn't sleep. She was still thinking about the contest. Amy and Lance had been great. All the audience loved them and the tension in the room could have been cut with a knife.

2 am

How he finally took her hand, in a way that couldn't let a chance to questions.

She felt his hand brushing hers. Electricity in her whole body.

3 am

How she answered back.

She had gripped his hand, sending him the message "I want you".

4 am

He imagined once again what it would be to kiss her, to caress her, to explore her neck, to undress her….. Kathy moved next to him and he felt ashamed to have such thoughts in their own bed. He got up, went to the dresser and grabbed some clothes. He needed to do sport to take all his thoughts away. It was too early for a run. Whatever. He needed to move. He shut the front door as quiet as possible and ran in the streets.

She felt embarrassed to have answered like this. It was clear for her she had sent a message. To her married partner. Two words that broke her heart. She had seen him changing in the locker room many times. His muscular torso. His tattoos added something to this sexy man with blue eyes which melted her. How many times had she dreamed to put her hands on his torso, and be held she would stifle? He once had hugged her. After she helped on Kathy's delivery for their fifth child. Too many words that broke her heart once more. She couldn't sleep? At least maybe she could try to watch a movie. Reading was not efficient as her mind could wander in places she hadn't the right to….Yeah, a movie….

3 pm

The following day had been a busy one. Olivia helped her friends for the party, and so did the students. Tonio went to his desk and dialed the precinct number.

Cragen: Captain Cragen!

Tonio: Hello Captain, here is Tonio Cruz. I don't know if I have the right to do that but we have a party at school by the end of the afternoon and the squad would be welcomed if you want to join!

Cragen: Well, actually it is not really recommended, and Fin and Munch are on duty tonight, but I'll tell Elliot. Thanks for the invitation.

5 pm

Cragen told Elliot he could leave early to get ready for this party. The first thing Elliot thought about was that he would see Olivia again. He rushed to home.

Kathy: You come back early, is everything alright?

Elliot: Yeah, long story short, Olivia met old friends on a last case and they are teachers at a dance school. They have a party tonight and Cragen gave me time to go and join them there. They want to celebrate the contest they won yesterday.

Kathy: Oh great idea! Let me call the baby sitter so that we could go together! When was the last time we went out?

Elliot shut his eyes…..He didn't want Kathy to be there and was feeling guilty about that. He thought of calling Olivia to tell her Kathy was joining the party. But maybe it wasn't a good idea. He wanted to inform her. Should he? Yes, he should. Should he? No, it wasn't a good idea. He thought that if he was in Olivia's shoes, maybe he wanted to be informed. But that would imply she was feeling the same way. He wasn't sure about her feelings. Yes he felt her tense next to him and she had gripped his hand back. Was it on purpose? Did he understand right? He dialed her number, and repeating different sentences he could tell her once she would have picked up her phone. But she didn't answer. He tried again. He didn't know if she hadn't picked up because she had seen ID "Elliot" on her phone screen or because she was busy. Kathy talked to him and he shook his head and dressed, trying to seem interested in what Kathy was saying.

Cruz Dance School

Elliot and Kathy arrived at around 6.30pm. Music was already on and a lot of dancers were having fun on the dance floor. He saw Sofia and Tonio talking to some people, apparently important ones. Then a salsa came up and he saw Tonio apologizing for leaving them to dance. He looked at him walking and going through the crowd. There was she. Olivia. She appeared in a black dress, her left shoulder free, the other covered by the material of her dress. It was cut above the knee on the left side and the material was longer on the right side. She looked at Tonio and smiled at him. He didn't come to her. He stopped and looked at her. He provoked her with his gaze and she answered back with a smirk. People saw them acting and let space around them. Tonio held his hand to her to invite her to join him and she came to him. He gripped her and they both danced salsa. Elliot's eyes were glued to Olivia. She was so beautiful.

Kathy: Wow! I didn't know Olivia could dance!

Elliot: Neither did I. I think she had some lessons wit her friends lately.

Sofia: Oh, Elliot! I'm glad you came!

Elliot: Hello Sofia.

Kathy: Hello, I'm Kathy, Elliot's wife.

Sofia didn't react for a second but then she welcomed Kathy who looked back at Tonio and Olivia. Sofia looked at Elliot and she understood he was embarrassed. She cleared her throat and walked away.

The music stopped and a rumba replaced the salsa. Tonio hugged Olivia and they both went to the bar to grab a glass of fresh water.

Elliot: Kathy, I don't really feel good, maybe we should come back.

Kathy: Ok, but we have to congratulate Olivia first.

She took his hand and led him to the bar. Olivia wasn't facing them. She felt a gentle tap on her shoulder and turned. She felt her heart explode.

Olivia: Kathy! What are you doing here?

Kathy: Elliot told me about the party tonight and I thought it could be good for us to be out tonight! Congratulations, I didn't know you could dance!

Olivia smiled, but it was a smile of convenience.

Olivia: Actually I have a good teacher, Tonio.

Tonio: Hello, nice to meet you and welcome! I'm Sofia's husband.

Kathy: Nice to meet you too. So you both teach here?

Elliot: Would mind excuse me for a second?

Kathy didn't have time to react, he was already gone. Olivia looked at him walking away.

He went upstairs. She finished her glass and said Tonio and Kathy she wanted to talk to Sofia. She went upstairs and opened the door of the restroom. He was there. He turned to face her. He swallowed hard. They looked at each other without a word for few minutes. Tension in the room was high. Finally he shook his head and wanted to walk towards her as someone opened the door.

Little Olivia.

LO: Hey! What are you doing here? The party's downstairs! You know what, you rocked dancing with my dad! I want to see that again! Come back downstairs!

Olivia: Lili…

Elliot: I have to give Olivia some news about work before she comes back.

LO: Ok!

She slammed the door.

Olivia looked back at Elliot.

Olivia: I should go back downstairs. I shouldn't have come up.

But she didn't move. Elliot walked towards her and vice versa. He put one hand behind her neck and crashed his lips on hers. His other arm went around her waist and she moved her arms around his neck. They both held each other close. He licked one of her lip, asking for entrance in her mouth. She gave him full access and their kiss became passionate. Elliot pressed her more against him, and she had now one leg between his. The kiss was still intense but less hungry, it was a kiss of love and desire. His hand behind her neck came down and caressed her back, and then arrived to her waist. He stopped there. She was not pushing him away, she was still in his arms, kissing him back. She had gripped him so strong he felt confident, and let one hand go down on one thigh. He caressed it gently and he felt her more tense. He felt his pants were getting smaller and she felt it as well. She broke the kiss.

Olivia: El….

Elliot: I know….Liv you have no idea how sorry I am. I feel miserable. I wanted to come alone, but… I couldn't say no to Kathy. Liv, you're not the other woman, I swear, I could never do that but the truth is that I feel trapped. I don't know what to do. I want you. With all of my heart. I can't, and it kills me.

Tears were flowing down Olivia's cheeks.

Elliot: Liv…I'm so sorry, I don't want to hurt you, I don't want to lose you, but I need time. I know I have no right to ask you this, but please, can you give me some time?

Olivia: I don't know El…. I love you. But I don't want to suffer anymore. And this is killing me….

Elliot: I'm sorry. Liv, I love you.

He was cupping her face with his hands. He brushed her lips with his thumbs. He pulled her closer and kissed her once more. She couldn't resist. Her hands caressed his back. He broke the kiss.

Elliot: Ok, we really need to stop or I'll have to lock the door. You're so beautiful tonight, did I tell you?

Olivia: No, you didn't.

Elliot: Well, Olivia, with casual clothes I find you beautiful but this dress…..Oh My God….Hopefully you dance with Tonio. Promise me you'll dance with only him tonight.

Olivia smiled: Oh my God, are you jealous?

Elliot: For sure I am. I have always been. Of all men that turned around you.

She looked at him.

Olivia: Then I promise you I'll dance only with Tonio.

Elliot: Thank you. Cuz I won't stay longer. Being there with you, so beautiful, and Kathy in the same room, I can't really handle it. I have to talk to her.

Olivia: Are you sure it is what you want?

Elliot: Let me think about it….

He kissed her

Elliot: Yeah, I don't want to see these lips on others than mine.

Olivia smiled. She kissed him quickly.

Olivia: What about the kids?

Elliot: One step at a time, Liv, one step at a time.

He kissed her once more and they stopped when air became a problem. They kissed quickly on the lips and she left the room.