Elliot and Olivia's Apartment
Olivia yawned and rolled ver. She found herself staring into twinkling blue eyes. She smiled and ran her hand softly down Elliot's cheek.
"Hey," she said softly, "Have you been up long?"
Elliot shook his head. "Maybe about 10 minutes. Not that long. The twins and I were just having a little chat," he told her as he ran his hands through her silky hair.
"Oh? And what were you discussing?" Olivia inquired as she watched Elliot lovingly.
"I was just telling them that they need to stop making you sick. And I told them about our family…just stuff like that," Elliot said nuzzling Olivia's neck.
Olivia shivered and moved closer to Elliot. "Oh? And what did they say?"
"They said that they would see what they could do about the sickness…" Elliot told her with a laugh.
"Well that's good! Because I don't know how much more I can take," Olivia told him as she laughed.
"Don't worry. Morning sickness usually goes away after the first trimester. Which is about where you are. So you can't have much more…" Elliot told her.
"Good… I wonder if they're going to be boys or girls…or one of both," Olivia thought out loud as she rested her head against Elliot's shoulder.
"I don't know. I'm sure Dickie would like more boys to play with. But I'd be happy with either," Elliot said honestly.
"Yeah. It doesn't really matter to me either. If these two are boys, I'd like to have another girl…and if these two are girls, I'd like to have another boy…just because," Olivia shrugged.
Elliot laughed and kissed her forehead. "Well we've got plenty of time to worry about that."
"Yeah. Just think. In six months, if they are on time, the babies will be here," Olivia said. "It seems so soon, but then it seems so far away. I can't wait to see them," Olivia said.
"Those hormones are really kicking in, aren't they Liv?" Elliot joked. "You're so motherly now…you're still tough of course…but I kind of like this maternal side of you," Elliot said kissing her on the lips.
Olivia smacked him playfully. "I can't help it. You try being pregnant. I'm sure you'd fail miserably," she told him with a teasing glare.
"I'm sure I would," Elliot said as he ran his hands down her body and looked deep into her eyes.
Olivia smiled seductively at Elliot as his lips captured hers. He moved to cover her body with his, and ran his hands through her hair. She ran her tongue over his lips, and ran her hands gently along his back. Elliot placed kisses along her jaw and down to her neck. He suckled gently on a soft patch of skin beneath Olivia's earlobe. Olivia began so moan softly and closed her eyes. "Elliot," she moaned softly.
Elliot sighed and lifted his head up. "We've got to stop…this is what got us here in the first place," he told her as he ran his hands along her stomach.
Olivia smiled and nodded. "We'll just have to wait until tomorrow night," she teased him.
Elliot stood up and smiled. "I'm going to go take a shower and get ready. It won't take me long, but at least you can rest a little bit longer. I'll wake you when I'm done," he said as he placed a kiss on her forehead and walked into the bathroom humming.
Olivia smiled as she rested her hands on her belly. "Hello babies," she whispered to the twins in her stomach. "I'm your mommy. I'm getting married tomorrow," she told them, "I'm getting married to the most wonderful man in the world, your daddy. I can't wait. I'm so very lucky. We love you very much," she said as she smiled and closed her eyes.
One Hour LaterSt. Patrick's Cathedral
It was time to begin the wedding rehearsal. Olivia was standing in the narthex of the church with her bridesmaids and Cragen. She was holding the customary bouquet of bows and ribbons. The orchestra began to play a few bars of Canon in D, and Lizzie walked down the aisle, followed by Kathleen, Maureen, Andy, and finally Alex. Then the organist joined the orchestra, signaling for Olivia to walk do the aisle. She didn't want to spoil tomorrow, so she and Cragen hurried down the aisle, joking as they went. The priest ran threw the ceremony, telling them what they would have to do. When they were done, Elliot and Olivia left the cathedral hand in hand. They took their own car to the restaurant for the rehearsal dinner.
"You look beautiful," Elliot told Olivia as they sat at a stoplight.
Olivia blushed lightly. "Thank you," she said. "You don't look half bad yourself," she said as she ran her hand down his arm and clasped his hand. Her stomach rumbled.
"Hungry?" Elliot teased as he parked the car. He walked around and opened the door for Olivia.
"Just a bit. I just hope that the twins will let me eat and not decide to play soccer with my digestive track," she told him.
Elliot pretended to grimace. "Such a lovely description," he told her.
Olivia laughed and took his hand. "Well, let's go," she said, pulling him into the restaurant.
The evening was a success. Everyone had a great time, eating, drinking, and talking. Once the plates were taken away, Elliot stood up, and tapped his fork on his glass playfully. "Can I have your attention please?" He shouted across the room.
Everyone laughed and quieted down. Elliot began to speak. "We're not going to have any speeches tonight," he told them, "We're saving them all for the ceremony and the reception tomorrow. Although, Olivia and I do have a few small gifts that we would like to give out. So I guess I'll go first," he said. "And well, I guess I lied earlier, I'll make a small speech to thank a few people." He handed Fin, Munch, and Cragen a small box each. "You guys are hard to buy for," he told them jokingly. "Olivia and I just wanted to thank you guys for having our backs. We're not always the easiest people to work with, so thanks for putting up with us. These past six years have been the best, and so you guys are like family to us. So, we got you these," he said.
The three men opened their boxes to find new black leather badge covers. On the front, each of their last names were engraved into the leather. On the inside, the inscription read, "A proud member of Special Victims Unit, and the family at the 1-6 precinct."
Munch chuckled as he read it. "We're one strange family," he said.
Fin rolled his eyes at him. "How can we not be? We've got you," he teased.
The men took out their badges and changed the covers. Elliot handed Olivia hers, and they both did the same. The five of them got together so that Maureen could take a picture of the strange, yet great family of the 1-6. The three men and Olivia sat back down.
"I'm not done yet," Elliot said. "I've got two more to go. This next gift is for my dad. I know he hasn't always been happy with my decisions or my actions, but he's always stood by me," Elliot said as he handed his dad a box. "So dad, this is for you."
His father smiled at Elliot as he opened his present. It was an older black and white photograph of Elliot and his father playing baseball when Elliot was a boy. Elliot's father teared up a bit, and pulled Elliot in for a hug. "I'm proud of you son," he whispered to Elliot.
"Thanks Dad," Elliot said. "Thanks." He walked back to his seat and picked up his final present. "This last one goes to my son, Dickie. He's such a great kid, the best son a man could ask for. He's mature, smart, and loving. So this is for him," he said as he handed his son a box.
Dickie opened it excitedly and smiled when he saw what it was. "Wow! You're old baseball glove. Thanks Dad! You're the best!" He said as he gave his dad a hug. "Maybe if one of the babies is a boy, we can teach it how to play," Dickie suggested. Elliot smiled. "I'd like that son," he said happily.
Olivia stood up. "Well, it's my turn now," she said. "This first gift goes out to another special man in my life. I've only known his for what, six years, but he means the world to me. I don't know what I'd do without him," she said. "So Cragen, this is for you," she said as she handed him a gift bag.
Cragen opened the bag to find a picture frame with a picture of him presenting Olivia with her badge six years ago. The silver frame had two words inscribed in it, 'Thanks Dad.' Cragen smiled and his eyes watered. Olivia gave him a bug hug. "Thanks Dad," she said to him.
"You're welcome," he whispered back.
Olivia walked back to the head of the table. "And these go to the five women in my bridal party. Each of them are special in their own way, so I had to get them each something different, but still similar. So I'll keep this short. Thanks guys, for loving me and helping me out. You're the best," she said as she passed out six inch long skinny boxes.
"Ooh," commented Alex. "It's from Tiffany's!"
Olivia laughed and watched them open their gifts. Each woman, or girl in Lizzie's case, held up a silver charm bracelet with three silver charms on it. One charm was their initial, one was a heart with an "EO" and their wedding date inscribed on it, and the other charm was unique for each person. Lizzie's had a horse on it, Kathleen's had a graduation cap on it, Maureen's had an apple on it, Alex's had a tiny pair of handcuffs on it, and Andy's had a medical symbol. The women compared bracelets and admired them as they helped each other put them on.
"Well that's it!" Olivia said. "I hope you guys had a good time tonight, but some of us have to get some beauty sleep tonight. Thanks for being here, and we'll see you tomorrow!" She said as she, Elliot, and their family left the restaurant.
Maureen, Kathleen and Lizzie waited in Olivia's car while Dickie waited in Elliot's. The couple kissed each other slowly a few times before exchanging goodbyes. "I'll see you tomorrow," Olivia told Elliot.
"But not until you're walking down the aisle," Elliot reminded her.
Olivia smiled. "I love you, and I can't wait to marry you," she told him.
"I know," Elliot said. "I feel the same way. I've been waiting all my life for you…I love you," he said as they kissed one last time before parting.
Olivia drove the girls back to Maureen's apartment where she spent the night.