After giving birth, Olivia spent two days in the hospital. The doctors had checked the babies' and said the they were perfect.
"El, relax, baby, the nurse said she'd bring them in a few minutes.", Liv said.
"I can't help it, Liv. I want them in here. what's taking them so long?" Liv pats the bed and El goes down to sit by her. "It hasn't been that long since the nurse said that they were bringing them. Elliot takes one last look down the hallway and walks towards his wife's bed; he reaches over and kisses her tenderly. "Have I told you, Mrs. Stable how proud I am of you, and how much I love you? El said and kissed his wife.
Liv returns his kiss, "Yes. you have, -but I don't mind hearing it again." Elliot chuckles, and laughs. Elliot said , "I love you, Mrs. Stabler, and I am so proud of you for giving me not just one beautiful baby girl, but one beautiful baby boy too. Chris and Serena are our miracles." At his words, Liv's eyes are tearing up,
"They are perfectly made, El, just for us.", Liv said, and kissed her.
"Yes honey, the doctors say that we almost missed Seren but things weren't a loss and boy did that scare me. But Liv, relax, things are just fine. There was some sort of sign that I had thatI knew that things were going to be alright."
"An inkling, what are ya psychic?", Liv laughed, and Elliot made a face, but laughed with her. aJust then, the kids came in and then the nurses brought the twins. They spent time with them trying to make them feel comfortable and everyone was happy. The second day of the hospital stay, a nurse entered with Serena and another entered with Chris, and asked her if she was ready o nurse. Liv began crying and nodded. Elliot came and sat behind her and she pulled down her hospital gown and watched as her daughter latched on and began to get the nutrients that she needed. The nurse watched as the baby nursed, just to make sure and Liv was tiring up. She tried to hold it in, but Olivia knew that she wouldn't be able to. Elliot smiled and watched as his wife beamed and teared up, and kissed her forehead. Serena had finished and dozed off, so the nurse took her and put her on Elliot's chest to burp. The nurse then gave Eli to her and Liv did the same thing for the little boy as she did the baby girl. When it was all said and done, the nurse told the parents that they could keep the twins in their room for the remainder of their stay. Olivia was elated because she now was not separated from her babies any more.
"Oh, El, aren't they precious?", Liv said, as she stood up and watched her twins sleep.
"Yes, they are honey. Thank you so much for bringing them into my life. You are so wonderful. I love you so much!", Elliot said.
"I love you.", Olivia said. He kissed her and then he picked up little Serena and put her in her mother's arms. He picked Eli up and promised to always be there for them. He sat on the bed playing, when there was a knock on the door, and the kids came running in. Maureen was carrying Noah.
"We want to meet our siblings.", Katie said.
"Come on in Guys" Liv said, and they came in and moved closer to Olivia and Elliot. Noah started cooing and Liv took him in her arms, as she gave Serena to Maureen.
"How's my boy?", Liv said, and kissed his head. Noah Smiled and curled into Liv's arms. She then rubbed his back.
"Ma!", Noah screamed, and Liv began crying. It was his first word.
"Mama's here. How are you?"", Liv said, smiling
"Mama, baby", Noah said, pointing to Serena.
"That's right buddy, that's your sister and this is your brother. Can you say hi?", Elliot said.
"Hi", Noah said, then he got up and waddled over to Liv with Serena.
"Be nice, Noah.", Maureen said. Noah looked at her, and then, kissed Serena's head. Everyone awed, and Liv told Elliot to put him in her lap. He crawled up to her and showed him his sister and brother.
"So, how come you went with Chris?", Dickie asked.
"Well, like you said, Max didn't fit him. I was thinking about it, and it just didn't seem right. Then, I thought of a name that I like for guys, and "Chris" always stood out. So, your dad agreed and we went with Chris. We still kept Donald as his middle name.", Liv said.
"Chris fits him.", Katie said, holding Chris.
"Yea, and she's you, Liv. She's got your facial features, but daddy's baby blues.", Maureen said.
"Yea, and Chris is the same, with dad's features, and Mom's eyes. They are fraternal alright.", Dickie said, looking at them. Liv nodded, but smiled.
"El, you've been quiet. You okay?", Liv asked, worriedly.
"Of course, honey. I always thought this would never come true, and now that it has, I am just basking in the glory.", Elliot said.
"Dad, you knew all along, Liv was the one for you. You just a bit of hard time seeing it. It's okay. Things are the way they are supposed to be. Aren't they?", Katie said, and faced Chris. Chris smiled, and Liv sighed.
"She's right Elliot, I knew that this was meant to be. I always thought you liked me more, but when you left, I thought that you didn't love me. But that changed the day I saw you at Lewis' trial. When that day happened, I knew you'd come back for me, and you did.", Liv said, tearing up.
After a while, the kids went home, and Liv and El relaxed a bit. Don had texted and said that he was picking up Fin, and the team was heading over. Liv nodded, but knew that she needed to change first. She went and changed with the help of the nurse, and Elliot and was a little ashamed at the blood that was there, but the nurse said that it was normal.
"Don't look at the blood," she barely whispered, holding onto his shoulders as she stepped out of them.
"What blood?" He asked with a smile, standing back up and helping her into the shower, stripping off and getting into the shower behind her.
After helping Olivia with the shower and getting a chance to wash himself off, Elliot helped her dry off and get her fresh clothes on, currently combing out her hair and drying the ends with a towel. She had on her all black pajama set, no makeup, wavy wet hair and yet she had never looked more beautiful to him.
He kissed her temple, brushing his fingers through her hair, "You look gorgeous right now, in case you were wondering."
"Really, cuz things are still sagging and I just feel not so pretty.", Liv responded.
"Liv, you gave birth a few days ago. You are beautiful.", El said.
"There's that Stabler charm I love so much.", Liv said, before leaning up to kiss Elliot. He helped her back in bed, and gave Chris to her for nursing. The baby at first wouldn't wake up, but then, when he felt Liv's breast near him, he woke up. She gave him to Elliot after to burp and nursed Serena. When he finished burping Chris, he noticed Chris was falling back asleep.
"Sleep tight, little man, you have a whole crew coming soon.", he said, then took Serena from Liv.
"I love that. When you give them each the attention they deserve. I noticed last night a few times when I was asleep, you'd watch them and talk to them.", Liv said, covering back up.
"I love them so much. They are a part of both of us, and that's amazing to me, even though I've had five kids already. I just hope everything's perfect for them,", El said.
"It will be, because we will make sure of it.", Liv said, kissing him. Then, after Serena nodded off to sleep, Liv wound up falling asleep her self for an hour before the team came. She was just making up, when Don came through the door.
"Hey, Liv.", Don said.
"Dad, how are you?", Liv said, hugging her father.
"I'm great. Eileen and I are wonderful, and she's excited to see you later at your house. She went over to help the kids. I brought Fin.", he said, hitting Fin.
"Thanks, man! Look at them, they are too cute!", Fin said.
"I didn't know you were the baby type!", El said, joking with him.
"Man, shush, I love kids.", Fin said, and turned to the kids. "Hey guys, Uncle Fin, I'm momma's brother, and trust me, you can count on me.", Fin said.
"Well, grampa loves you very much. He's waited a long time for this to happen.", Don said, looking over at Liv and El. They sat there, cuddled together, watching the sight before them. A few moments later, the rest of the team visited, and it was a sight to see. The, after a few moments, Don turned to Elliot and Liv and smiled.
"You did so good ,Liv...I'm so proud of the woman and mother you've become," he said softly into her ear, kissing her cheek. "Alright, call me if you need anything and I'll come by the house when you guys get home." He turned to Elliot and clapped him on the shoulder, "Take care of them, son."
"You know I will," he said seriously, nodding his head.
"So soon?", Liv asked.
"Well, I need to pick up Eileen and then we are going out so, I fancy she'd want time to get ready. I think it's about time, don't you?", Don said. Liv's mouth dropped.
"Dad, that's awesome. Let's hope she says yes. Keep me posted.", Liv said.
"Will do. Bye, guys. El, and bye bye Serena and Chris. Grampa loves you.", Don said. He hugged Liv and then left.
"You okay with that,Liv?", El said.
"Absolutely. He serves to be happy, just like I am.", Liv said. After a few hours, and the team gushing over the baby, the purse came by and everyone left. After checking a few things out, she sid that they can get ready and head home. They signed the release papers and then headed home that afternoon. When Liv and the babies were discharged and able to go home, the kids were notified and so was the team. The team said that they would head over later.
"El, we didn't plan for two? We only have one crib waiting. What are we gonna do?", Liv said.
"Not to worry baby. We just get another one. I think Katie picked up one the other day and has the rooms all set for us. Don't worry baby.", El said.
"I am sorry, I don't mean to, it was a mood swing. They say that post birth some mothers have a bit of post partum.", Liv said.
"When did they say that? Was I not there for that?", El asked, not remembering.
"You were signing us out. It's okay, El. They gave me some pamphlets. We are okay.", Liv said, and El breahted. Since the kids were home, Liv put them in the carseat in the back and headed home with her husband, She made sure that they were secure, and kissed them each before getting in the car. On the way, she noticed that ever so often, Elliot would look in the rearview to make sure that the twins were okay, and Liv just smiled. She knew he would be like this.
"Honey, what's wrong? You've checked them five times in the last five minutes.", Liv said, and patted her husband's arm. She turned around and made sure her babies were okay, and they were perfectly sleeping.
"I just… I just want to make sure that they are alright. I can't believe that we are taking them home.", Elliot said, and Liv saw the tear drop form his eyes.
"El, they are fine. It's wonderful that we are taking them home. What's really going on?", Liv asked, and scooted closer.
"I just don't want to let them down, Liv, as a father. You are a wonderful mother and have proven that many times, but what have I done. I've gotten myself almost killed many times and it was stupid decisions on my part to take those risky jobs. I don't want to let these little guys feel that. I want to be the best dad I can be to them, because I sure wasn't to Lizzie, Dickie, Katie and Mo.", Elliot said, and Liv looked down.
"Honey, you are more than a father to them. They know that your job is risky, and so is mine. But that doesn't mean that we don't put our family first in everything we do. Listen, we are good parents. You are a great father. I don't ever remember Maureen being so wonderful, and thanking Kathy, or Lizzie and Dickie, being so grateful that they have you at all of their school functions, and then finally Kathleen. Remember that mess you had to deal with for her because she had an episode? Honey, you are there for your kids. Look at what you've done for Noah, and he's only been with us for a few weeks, and then there's Calvin. I don't know how much he has said to me that when he was taken, you helped to rescue him, and it wasn't just me. He trusts you. Then, there's the two miracles we have in the backseat. Sweetie, they are living proof that you are a good father.", Liv said, and Elliot knew Olivia was right. He looked over and smiled and kissed her hand.
"Let's get these two inside, and see what the kids have thought of for us.", Elliot said and kissed Liv. He felt better knowing that his wife, Olivia, was right there for him, helming him throughout everything they faced.
"Welcome Home!", Liv heard and looked at all of her kids. They all stood under a banner that read what they had said, and Liv teared up.
"Hi, mom, dad, and babies. We just wanted to do something grand for you.", Lizzie said.
"It's beaitufl.", Liv said, and hugged them all.
"How's the little ones doing today?", Maureen peered at the twins.
"Well, they've slept, pooped twice, and were fed right before we left. They are good. They probably will be up in a few because of a poop. After we can let you all hold them. Let's just not wake them up, I tried that once, and trust me, it was not pretty.", Elliot said, and Liv smacked him
"El! Your father's right though.", Liv said, and smiled. Walking into the kitchen, "It just feels so good to be home. I hate hospitals.", Liv said after taking a few steps.
"I know but it was for a good cause.", Katie said.
"Very good cause.", Liv smiled. Then, everyone went back to their things that they were doing after watching the babies for a few minutes.
Liv heard Serena cry, and knew that she was first to poop. When she checked her daughter, she smiled. Elliot helped her and brought Chris who was up within minutes. Liv sighed and knew that this was their life now. But she would not have it any other way. After changing the twins, Liv watched as the twins slept and Noah moved next to her on the sofa. He was laying next to her, sleeping on Elliot's shoulder. He had woken up and called for Dada after a short nap. Elliot went to go get him, while Liv was with Chris. When he returned, Noah reached for Liv and curled into her body as she was rocking Chris.
"El, move him to the sofa. I am putting Chris in his crib and Serena is in hers. I have the baby monitor and I'll be out there soon.", Liv said. Elliot nodded and took Noah out there.
"Come on, Noah!", El said, and Noah clapped.
"You are so loved, little ones, so loved. I love you and will protect you always.", Liv said. Then, she put Chris down and moved to the living room. She was tired, and El saw it. He let her lay next to him and Noah was curled into her side.
"We did it daddy. we are finally where we wanted to be.", Liv said, scooting closer on the couch. She allowed him to lay his head on her lap, and rubbed Noah's back. She watched the twins and they were so adorable.
"Liv, I love you.", Elliot said, and they kissed. They moved to the bedroom and fell asleep. It was only an hour until Liv was woken up by a cry from Serena. Liv knew that it was feeding time, and Elliot moved to get her. When he walked into the nursery, he saw Calvin standing there, watching his brother.
"Hey dad, sorry, just wanted to check on them.", Calvin said.
"Serena's about to be fed, but I'm sure Chris could use your company.", Elliot smiled.
"Okay, Chris, here's the deal about us. We are a bunch of kids and two parents under one roof. It's like the brady bunch but even more kids, and less adults. You'll understand when you get older. The main thing is here that we all love you. I was so excited when I learned that you came into the world. I have always wanted a brother and now that I have you and Noah and Dickie, and Eli, well I've hit the mother load. I love you little man. I promise to protect you always.", Calvin said.
"That was wonderful, Calvin!", he heard and saw his mother there.
'Mom, aren't you supposed to be feeding Serena?", Calvin said.
"I did. and now, it's Chris' turn. I told your dad that I'd get him and give him time with Serena. I am so proud of you Calvin. You have to know that.", Liv said.
"I do, I know you are and I am proud to be your son.", Calvin said, smiling weakly.
"What is it baby?", Liv asked.
"Well, I don't think it's any thing, just some mean kids in my grade.", Calvin said.
"Are they being mean to you?", Liv said, getting fired up.
"Mom, they started out saying stuff about things that didn't make sense. Like how you were never there for me and the others because of your job. I tried sticking up for you, but things went no where. It's hard, but I'm dealing with it.", Calvin said.
"Why didn't you tell me when this started?", Liv said.
"I didn't want to worry you, and you were about to have the twins.", Calvin said, looking at the baby in Liv's arms.
"Well, please, from now on tell me so I can help you. And you know I am here for you whenever you need me, all of you guys. I couldn't imagine my life without you.", Liv said, getting teary.
"I know, mom.", Calvin said, hugging her.
"I love you Calvin.", Liv said.
"I love you.", Calvin said, then returned to his room.
After feeding Chris, Liv went back to her room.
"Hey, is Calvin okay? I heard you guys, talking, El said, stepping out of the shower.
"Yea, he is just dealing with someone at school being mean.", Liv said.
"Bully? Liv, we gotta…", El said, but Liv cut him off with a kiss. She saw Serena laying on the bed. She picked up her daughter, and brought her back to the crib. When she came back, she looked at him.
"I know you want to do something, and I love you for it. I hate bullies to, but he's saying stuff that invalid. Let's wait, and see what we can do. Calvin has to learn to stand up to these people.", Liv said.
"bit, don't you worry about him getting hurt?", El said.
"Of course, I do, Elliot. How can you ask me a question like that?", Liv said, her emotions coming out a bit.
"Liv, I am sorry, I didn't mean it that way. I just want to help him.", Elliot said, coming over to her. He saw her breathe in and out, and then hugged him.
"I am sorry, honey, of course, I worry about him, he's my boy. But I do know a thing or two about situations like this. We just need to make sure that he stands his ground and doesn't back down.", Liv said.
"I know, and you're right.", El said, and then they curled into each other and went to sleep. That sleep was short lived as the twins cried twice during the night and Noah was up once wanting a changing. By the next morning, Liv was dragging herself out of bed.
"Honey, stay in bed for a few. I'll let the kids know that we need to rest and that they need to handle things.", Elliot said. Liv nodded, but just as she was laying down, Serena cried.
"Okay, I can do this.", Liv coached herself and walked into the baby room.
"Shsh, my angel. Momma's here. Whatsa matter?", Liv asked. Once Serena was in her arms, she fell back asleep, and Liv noticed that she just needed her mother. Liv smiled and rocked Serena in the rocker. The motion seemed to lull the baby to sleep and Olivia. After a while, Elliot didn't know where she had gone. What he found in the babies' room melted his heart.
"Mama night night", Noah said in Elliot's arms.
"Yea, bud, Mama night night. Let's let her sleep, huh. She's had a rough few days.", El said, and kissed his son. Then, he brought him to the living room. He told Katie and the kids that Liv was resting. Katie smiled and went to her mother. She walked in quietly, and went closer to her.
"Mom, we are going to drop Lizzie and Dickie at college and then head to work. You and dad have off, so you rest.", Katie said, and got those two together and smiled. Liv nodded and fell back sleep. The kids kissed her and the left for daycare. She rested for a good twenty minutes, when Serena began to cry. When she got up, Liv felt woozy and sat back down. Elliot came over with Serena and said that she was just lonely. Then, he saw that Liv was out of sorts, and told hero rest. He told her that she needed to rest, given the amount of stress that her body had been under these last few days. Liv tried to get up again, shaking the fact off that she was tired and that she was fine, and Elliot persisted.
"But El, I need to help you with the twins and Noah.", Liv said, and a third time, she tried getting up. But Elliot told her to sit down.
"Liv, I have everything under control. You need to rest baby. I don't want you to get sick.", El said, and that got Liv worried. Liv turned and was breathing heavily.
"Whose sick? What do they have? Where are they?", Liv stood up, but then sat back down as Elliot shook his head.
"Liv, everyone is okay. I was just commenting on the fact that you are running yourself ragged.", he said. He saw breathe, and wondered really what was going through her mind.
"Honey, what is it?", Elliot asked, settling closer to Olivia.
"Mostly it's lack of sleep, but I am just overwhelmed. Three babies and then Calvin's going through some mess and then there's wanting to be the best wife, and work, and my life just doesn't stop", Liv said. She sighed, and Elliot put his arm on her. Then, she admitted something, she'd only admit to her husband.
"Through all of that, honestly, El, I am scared.", Liv said, and held her husband closer.
"Honey, nothing is going to happen to any one of our kids. It's fine. Listen, wy don't you rest for about an hour and I can watch the twins and Noah. They are with me, we can bond. It'll be fine. Like the kids said earlier, rest. You have done so much for us, and now it's time for us to do for you." Elliot said.
"Okay", Liv said, and laid on the sofa and let her muscles relax and sleep. Elliot massaged her for a few minutes, and felt her body relax. He smiled at Serena and picked her up.
"You ready to bond with dear old dad?", Elliot said, and Serena just looked at him. He kissed her. Then, he picked up Chris and sat down with them. Elliot read to his children, and then he changed them and fed them the bottle. When they were done, they were ready for a nap. But he didn't want to let them go, so he cuddled with them on the sofa and he too slept. Hours later, Liv woke up and saw the most amazing image that she ever could. Her twins were sleeping in daddy's arms, while Noah was playing by his feet. When he noticed her, Liv put a finger to her mouth and whispered for him to be quiet. He looked down, as she came closer and she picked him up. She played with him and she smiled. She watched as he discovered the things around the room and smiled.
"You are so cute!", Liv said.
"Ma!", Noah said. He said it a bit loudly and it woke Elliot up.
"Hey sweetheart, how was your nap?", El asked.
"Good, exactly what I needed. Thank you for taking care of them.", Liv said, rubbing Noah's head.
"No problem. They are little angels.", Elliot said. Then, he heard the kids come in, and Calvin came running in the living room.
"Hey buddy, how was it today?", Liv asked.
"Well…..", Calvin said, and looked down.
"You better tell them Calvin, tell them what that boy did.", Maureen said. Liv looked at her, and closed her eyes for a second.
"I tried to tell him that what he was doing to me was wrong, and that he should stop, but he didn't. It got worse.", Calvin said.
"Worse, how?", Elliot asked.
"Worse, by him putting me against his locker and beating me up.", Calvin said, showing the black eye, and bruises on his arms.", Calvin said.
"Did you tell a teacher?", Liv asked.
"No one would believe me when I said I got punched. They just said that everyone said that I ran into the locker.", Calvin said.
"Does it happen in the hallway only?", Liv said.
"No, I'm always chosen last around PE for everything. No one likes me there, Mom!", Calvin said, crying. Liv hugged her son, and even started to tear up herself.
"We love you, baby, we love you so much.", Liv said.
"Yea, mom's right. We love you here.", Elliot said. Then, Dickie and Lizzie came home and Dickie took one look at Calvin and got angry.
"Dickie, he's okay.", Elliot said.
"I wish I was there! God I wish I was there to help you. I hate bullies!", Dickie said.
"Calvin, you have to tell someone. You have to make them stop.", Lizzie said.
"They're right Calvin. You have to tell the teacher or someone that you can trust. Honey, I am here for you. I am glad you told me instead of hiding it from me.", Liv said.
"I couldn't hide it from you. I knew you'd be able to help me.", Calvin said.
"Do they say anything specific that you can remember?", Maureen asked.
"They just say that I'm stupid and one from a crazy, family who doesn't have time to care about me. But I know you do.", Calvin said. Liv nodded and hugged him again.
"We are here for you Calvin, always.", Elliot said. Then, Calvin asked if he could go and play with Dickie outside. Liv nodded and watched as his son went with Eli and Dickie outside playing. He was laughing and throwing the football, and Liv shed a few tears.
"Oh, God, El, he's being hurt and I don't know what to do?", Liv said.
"Liv, we are there for him a hundred percent. We always will be. I promise you, if something happens tomorrow, we will go into the school and talk to the principal. In fact, we can pick him up tomorrow and if we see anything wrong, we will go make sure that they know what is going on.", Elliot said.
"Thank you.", Liv said, holding him close. Then, she took Serena and said, "And that's why we love your daddy. He fixes everything."
"Hey, I try!", Elliot said and Liv laughed. The rest of the day was spent doing homework and relaxing. It was a great time for all to just be together and bond. Then, the next day, things got worse. Calvin's life was threatened by the bully who said that he would hurt him badly if he didn't do what the bully wanted him to which was do his homework. Calvin told his parents this on the way home, and Elliot and Olivia turned the car around and went to talk with the principal and asked Calvin to watch the babies. Noah was with Lucy and he was fine. Calvin agreed and played with them before the little ones fell asleep.
Inside the school, Liv walked into the office and Elliot could see the Mama Bear Benson begin to come out. Elliot took her hand and Liv smiled.
"You ready, Liv?", Elliot said.
"Of course, Elliot. This is for Calvin.", Liv said, and Elliot nodded. When the principal was able to see them, Liv looked at Elliot and smiled.
"Thank you for coming with me. I know I'd be all over the place emotionally if I was doing this by myself.", Liv said.
"I'm with you babe. Partners forever.", El said, and Liv smiled. Then, they walked into the office and sat down. The principal had Calvin's file and shook their hands before they sat down.
"So, what can I help you with today?", the principal asked.
"My son is coming home for about a week now, with bruises and students have made threats to him and my family.", Liv said.
"Really, has he told anyone besides you?", the principal asked.
"He has tried, but the teachers seem to think that it's nothing. I know my son, and he wouldn't say something that wasn't true.", Liv replied.
"We know that you have measures in place for this, and we want to help. We just want to make sure that our son is taken care of at school.", Elliot said.
"I will have to talk with some of his teachers and see what's going on. I never have heard of this before and we want to make sure that all of our students feel safe. I will have a talk with his parents and we can change his class schedule.", the principal said.
"Seriously, that's it? My son is scared to come to school because he fears fir his life and you're telling e all you can do is change schedules. What about punishment? We know this is happening and we know someone has to know. But here since no one has stepped forward, nothing will happen to the son except he will get a talking to. That's just not right.", Liv said indignantly.
"Mrs. Stabler, bullying protocol is that we have to perform some sort of investigation. Then, once we find the evidence and reports are written, we can file a police report. We can also make sure that he is aware that this is one his record.", the principal stated.
"So basically, right now, this was just to inform you. You can't seriously do anything.", Liv said.
"We know what's going on, and we will investigate.", the principal said, and with that she dismissed the Stablers to do the investigation. Liv was shocked and amazed that they could do anything more to help Calvin.
"So, basically, we went in there for nothing. Calvin could get hurt tomorrow and if I lose him because of bullying, it'll kill me. I am just shocked.", Liv said, in the car.
"There's nothing that we can do right now. All we can do is protect Calvin the best way possible.", Elliot said. When they got in the car, Calvin was there, and looking hopeful. Liv ran up to him and hugged him.
"I am sorry Calvin, she said that there has to be an investigation and things have to be done in order. I know that you are disappointed but we have to do it this way.", Liv said.
"I figured that this was something like that. Man, I'm never going to get things just to be alright. There's always something. First it's Vivian, then my grandfather, then Clarabelle, and now this. Will my life ever be normal!?', Calvin cried. Liv held him and looked at Elliot.
"Of course, buddy, we'll get there. We just have to get through this and then we can make sure that you have the normal life that you want. I promise", Liv said tearing up a bit.
"Thanks mom", Calvin said. He got home and went to his room for a while.
"I'm worried, El. He's unhappy and it's hard to watch him be sad. I want to help him but I just don't know how.", Liv said, curling into him with Serena laying on her chest. Chris was in Elliot's arms, sleeping peacefully.
"I know baby, let's just wait and see what happens. It'll be hard for us, because he's our son, but we have to have faith that everything's going to be alright.", Elliot said. Liv smiled.
"Now, I remember why I married you. You keep me grounded.", Liv said.
"Oh, Liv", El said, kissing her. Then, he rubbed Serena's back, and she cooed at him.
"Hey my girl, that's daddy and your brother.", Liv said. Liv smiled and watch as El's finger was hooked into Serena's hand and did the same with Chris and that's how they fell asleep that night. They woke up a few hours later, due to a feeding and changing, and then it was back off to bed. Liv hoped that she could sleep the rest of the night but she was worried about Calvin.
The next morning, Liv and El dragged themselves out of bed again, and El made breakfast and dropped the kids off while Liv stayed home with Noah and the twins. Lucy came to help out and saw Olivia's fears about Calvin. Just then, as Olivia was feeding Chris and Noah was with Elliot, babbling his head off and Lucy rocked Serena and fed her, the phone rang. Lucy put Serena in Elliot's arms and went to get the phone.
"Stabler residence. Who may I ask is calling?", Lucy answered.
"Hi, this is the principal over at Manhattan Park High, is Mr. or Mrs. Stabler available?", the principal asked.
"Yes, one moment.", Lucy said, and took Serena from El, and then handed the phone to Liv.
"This isOlivia Benson-Stabler.", Liv said.
"Mrs. Stabler, this phone call comes with great regret that I have to inform you that Calvin was involved in a bullying situation today, where the teachers saw a child stab your son with a scissors. That child has been expelled, as we need to do discipline wise. Calvin is on the way to the hospital as we speak.", the principal stated.
"Oh my God! We'll be right over. Oh God!", Liv said, and hung up. She was shaking and Chris began crying, which started Serena.
"el, we ned to go now! Calvin was hurt at the bully's expense. We need to get to Mercy.", Liv said.
"Let's go, Lucy, just come with us. Can you put the twins in their stroller, and I'll hold Noah?", Elliot instructed and Lucy did as she was told. Soon, they were ready to go.
"The kids! Someone has to let them know.", Liv said, crying. Elliot nodded and sent a mass group text to them. Soon, they all responded that they'd be there. When they were rolling Calvin in, Liv and El pulled up. Lucy got the kids out and Elliot and Liv waited for her. She held his hand and was crying and freaking out. She walked in with the gurney, and cried.
"Stab wound, needs patch up and possible blood transfusion.", the EMT said, and Liv was in tears.
"Momma!", Calvin said, and then was out of it.
"I'm right here baby, right here. You'll be okay.", Liv said, then they took him back.
"Dad, what happened?", Maureen, Katie, and the twins Lizzie and Dickie ran in asking. Eli was with them as well, next to Dickie.
"Apparently, we waited too late, and Calvin was stabbed by the bully. He's been expelled and that's taken care of, but we are just hoping Calvin comes out okay.", El said, and went to sit by Liv. The babies were crying.
"I can't get them to settle down.", Lucy said. Maureen took one look over where she was sitting and decided to go help her and Katie agreed to go with her.
"It's going t be okay, Liv, it just has to.", Elliot said.
"He's going to be fine, Mom. It's Calvin. He's the strongest one of all of us.", Dickie said.
"I can't lose him now. Oh God, why couldn't we do more?", Liv said, through tears.
"It's going to be okay, Mom. I promise.", Lizzie stated. Then, after a few more minutes of waiting and praying, the doctor came out.
"How is he?", Liv asked.
"He's fine. He lost a bit of blood, so we did an infusion from the blood bank, and patched him up. He's going to be just fine.", the doctor said. He saw Liv breathe out and thank him, and he moved to go, when Elliot caught his arm.
"Thank you. You saved my son's life. Is it okay if we see him?", Elliot said.
"Absolutely. He's up and awake.", the doctor said, and led them all to Calvin's room.
"Hey buddy, how are you feeling?", Elliot asked walking in. Liv went over to the other side and held his hand.
"I am fine. Just my side hurts a bit, but I'm fine.", Calvin said.
"I was so scared I was going to lose you.", Liv said, moving his hair out his face.
"IYou're stuck with me mom. I promise.", Calvin said.
"I love you all so much. So, so much.", Liv said.
"We love you more.", Elliot said, and they hugged. Everything was okay now.
Author's note: I know, that you may think that I'm cruel for this chapter with Calvin getting hurt, but sometimes bullies decide to dig deep. I know. Anyway, I hope you like this chapter. This shows that the Stablers can handle anything. Please R and R. Up next, we are going to see Liv going back to work for the first time since the babies' were born and we deal with a case that a family who is all very close with a pastor may be too close to him, or closer than they think. Also, a knock on the door by none other than Kathy and a visit from Brian proves to the Stablers that what they have is what they want. EO forever!