A/N Here is the second chapter of the part of this story. I hope you all will enjoy it.
Chapter 25 Give me everything tonight. part 2.
A few minutes later Caroline enters Olivia's room, carrying a laptop in her hands.
"Good morning, Mrs. Johnson. Or should I say Detective? Your wife let that slip a few days ago." Caroline says.
"Good morning, Caroline. Detective is fine as long there are no other persons around us, other then Alex, Abby and Maricel." Olivia answers.
"Very well. Detective it is then. Is there anything else I can do for you?" Caroline asks.
"Actually there is. What I'm about to tell you, you can't tell anyone else. It has to stay between us. It's nothing medical. Can you do that?" Olivia asks.
"Yes of course, Detective. Everything that will be said between us falls under patient privilege." Caroline answers.
"I know that. But I also know that with a court order many things don't. I'm a Detective remember." Olivia says.
"As long as it doesn't put me in danger, nobody will know about it." Caroline answers.
"Ok. And don't worry it won't. Now you know Alex and I are in protective custody. So our names aren't real. Abby's isn't either. I won't tell you why, it's not needed. I want to know if there is anything I may not eat? I'm gonna surprise Alex tonight and it will be very special. I'm going to arrange a date in my room with her tonight or tomorrow. I also want to know if I can were real clothes for just tonight or tomorrow night? The thing is we aren't married. And I want to propose Alex tonight. If I can find the ring for her today. Otherwise it will be tomorrow night. So what may I not eat and can I wear a suit or tuxedo for one evening?" Olivia asks.
"You are sneaky Detective. That's why you need the laptop. There isn't exactly a thing you may not eat, just for tonight. But I don't think you should eat something sharp. I can see it trough my fingers for this time. So you can eat for once what you want, but small portions. Just for this occasion. Your next meal will be like your other meals following your diet for the moment. As for your clothes. If you stay in your bed before and after you proposed your woman, you can wear a suit or tuxedo. But only for this evening or tomorrow if you are proposing her then. And congratulations, Detective. I'm sure she will say yes." Caroline answers.
"Thank you, Caroline. I hope she will. I promise you I will stay in bed before and after. I don't want to be handcuffed to my hospital bed. There is nothing more that we cops hate then that, accept for desk duty." Olivia says.
"I understand now why Maricel said that we have to handcuff you if we want you to stay in your bed. Good luck with searching for the right ring. And if there is anything I can do to help you with arranging your date, let me know." Caroline says.
"Thank you. I will keep that in mind." Olivia says.
"Ok. I will leave you alone then for now. See you later, Detective. I will come to check on you in a few hours. If you need anything press your button." Caroline says.
"I will." Olivia answers.
Caroline smiles at Olivia and leaves the room. Abby enters it not long after Caroline left.
"Ok Liv, what do you want to do for Alex?" Abby asks.
"I want to have dinner with her tonight. After dinner I want to propose her. I talked with Caroline and she gives me permission to wear a suit or a tuxedo just for tonight. And as long as I don't eat anything sharp and in small portions I'm allowed to skip my diet for one meal." Olivia explains.
"So basically you want to woo Alex tonight. Do you want flowers and candles, the whole nine yard?" Abby asks.
"Yes I want the whole nine yard. I'm only proposing Alex once and I want to do it the right way. Caroline said I may leave my bed for proposing Alex if I stay in my bed before and after proposing her. " Olivia answers.
"Well done, Benson. Now let's get everything ready for tonight." Abby says.
"Can you and Maricel pick up a suit or tuxedo for me? Or do I have to send it to the hospital?" Olivia asks.
"If we can find a store close to where we gonna get your ring it won't be a problem, we can pick it up then. And don't worry about the payment. I'll take care of that. I know you will pay me back when you have access again to your account." Abby says.
"Thank you. Really without your help it won't be possible to do any of this. Now let's go find Alex's ring first. We can look for the rest after that. Ok?" Olivia asks.
"Yes. Sounds like a good plan to me." Abby answers.
For the next two hours Abby and Olivia were searching and arrange things on the Internet and called several stores and restaurants. They called with a jewelry store and a store for a suit. Both stores said it wouldn't be a problem to get their things ready for pick up in the late afternoon. They talked about the size for Alex ring and how Olivia wanted it to be. Olivia saw a ring on the Internet that she liked and with a couple of changes it would be perfect. The saleswoman of the jewelry store assured Olivia that it was no problem and that she could make the ring like Olivia wanted. Olivia told her she wanted it with the inscription ' For ever yours, Liv.'. The ring would be ready around 5 pm. She told the saleswoman from the store for her suit what her sizes are. She had chosen an cream colored suit with a crimson shirt and a cream colored tie. The called a restaurant that would deliver their dinner along with non alcoholic beverage because Olivia wasn't allowed to drink alcohol. She agreed to pay something extra for the candles, tablecloth and all the cutlery they needed. Everything would be delivered at 6 pm. They called a florist for a bouquet arrangement which would be delivered. Everything would be delivered at the nurse station so that Alex wouldn't find out. Abby and Maricel would pick up the ring and Olivia's suit. They talked with Caroline and explained what would be delivered at the station. They talked about how to arrange Olivia's room and decided that they needed an hour to get the room ready and Olivia in her suit. So around 6 pm after their dinner arrived the would get everything ready. Maricel would take Alex out of the room for an hour and by 7 pm Alex would come back in the room and Abby and Maricel would stay outside. After they had arranged everything Olivia was exhausted but it was worth it. Abby called Maricel that they could come back. After 5 minutes there was a knock on the door.
"Who is there?" Olivia asks.
"Your wife and her bodyguard for the moment." Maricel answers and opens the door.
Alex and Maricel walk inside and Maricel closes the door behind her. Alex walks to the chair next to Olivia's bed and takes a seat. She looks at Olivia and sees that her Detective is tired.
"Honey, why don't you take a nap? I don't know what you did for that surprise you have for me but you look tired." Alex says.
Abby looks at Olivia and Olivia gives her a look. Abby knows what the brunette means.
"Maricel, why don't we go and get a cup of tea or coffee and sit outside the room for a while?" Abby asks.
"Sure. Let's go. You two can use some time together alone." Maricel answers looking at Alex and Olivia.
"Thank you. But do me favor and get something to drink and then come back to my room and sit outside it. I would feel better knowing you are close by." Olivia says.
"No problem. We stay outside your room. You just take a nap. You've done enough so far and you need it now. You're still wounded and need to rest." Abby replies.
"I know and I will as soon as you two are gone." Olivia answers.
"Then we are leaving now. Com' on Perez, I buy you something to drink." Abby says.
Maricel nods and smiles at Olivia and Alex and the two ladies leave the room.
'Lex, come and lay down with me, please? I want to take a nap with you in my arms. And you need to rest too." Olivia says.
"You are right and I would love to do that and stay in your arms." Alex answers.
'Then come here woman and snuggle into me." Olivia replies.
Alex undressed herself so that she was only wearing a t shirt and panties. She folded her clothes neatly and lays them down on a chair. Then she crawls into the bed next to Olivia who had scooted so Alex could lay down with her. Alex snuggles into Olivia and kisses her before she lay down her head on the Detective's chest. Her ear above the brunette's heart. Olivia puts her arm protectively around Alex's waist and pulls the blonde attorney closer.
"I love you, Lex. Sleep well and sweet dreams." Olivia says softly.
"I love you too, Liv. Sleep well and sweet dreams for you too." Alex answers softly back.
It didn't take long before both women were sound asleep. Curled up in each others arms. Abby and Maricel stayed outside and in front Olivia's room like the Texan had promised. Once in a while she looked around the corner of the door to see if they were awake but every time she looked they were asleep with happy smiles on the face. Olivia and Alex slept through lunch time. Abby told Maricel what they needed to do outside the hospital and she was really excited about what Olivia was going to do that evening. Abby asked her to take Alex to the restaurant of the hospital shortly to 6 pm and stay with her there until Abby or Caroline called her to come back. She agreed. It was around 4.30 pm when Abby decided they should wake them up. Maricel and she needed to go the jewelry store and to the store to pick up Olivia's suit. She walks inside the room and closes the door behind her. She walks to the bed and calls them softly.
"Liv, Alex, you need to wake up." Abby softly says. Knowing that it was loud enough for Olivia to wake up.
"Mmm, what time is it?" Olivia asks with a husky voice full of sleep.
"It's 4.30 pm. Time for Maricel and I to go." Abby answers softly.
"Ok. Lay down my gun on my night stand, please." Olivia says softly.
"Ok. I will. Is it in the safe?" Abby asks.
"Yes." Olivia answers.
"I'll get it, be back in a minute." Abby says and tip toes to the bathroom.
A minute later she is back and carefully lays down Olivia's gun.
"Ok we'll go now. We should be back around 5.30 pm. I leave my cellphone on your night stand too. If there is something, call. Maricel will have hers with her. Ok?" Abby asks.
"Yes. Thank you Abby for doing this. And for letting us sleep." Olivia says.
"No problem. I just couldn't get it over my heart to wake you two up. You looked so peaceful and happy together. Ands it's not like you can't use it. Ok. I leave you two alone, you can wake up Alex by yourself then. See you in about an hour." Abby answers.
"Ok. Be careful, Abs." Olivia answers.
"I will be. Bye." Abby says.
"Bye." Olivia replies.
Abby tip toes out of the room, closing the door behind her silently. Olivia let Alex sleep for an other half hour before she wakes up the blonde attorney in her arms.
"Lex, wake up sweetie." Olivia softly says.
"What time is it, Liv?" Alex ask sleepily, her voice huskier then normal from sleeping.
"5.30 pm, honey." Olivia answers before she kisses Alex gently on her lips.
"5.30 pm?" Alex repeated surprised.
"Yes Alex, 5.30 pm." Olivia answers.
"That means we missed lunch. Why didn't Abby waked us up? How long are you awake?" Alex asks.
"It's not a problem that we missed lunch. And Abby didn't wake us up because she thought we needed the sleep and she couldn't get it over her heart to wake us up. We looked so peacefully and happy lying here sleeping together. She woke me up half an hour ago. Maricel and Abby are running a few errants now. They should be back in half an hour. And I was just happy looking at you while you slept, So I didn't wake you until now." Olivia answers.
"We looked peacefully and happy together huh. I guess I am happy and I feel save lying in your arms. I haven't slept so good for a long time." Alex answers.
"Me too. I didn't have any nightmares. That's unusual for me. Especially with everything that happened. You make feel the same when I can sleep with you in my arms. I feel save too. And loved when you are so close to me. I love to sleep with you in my arms." Olivia admits.
"I'm glad you didn't have nightmares, Liv. I know they are haunting you in your sleep. It's nice to know that you were able to sleep without them today." Alex says.
"That makes two of us. You are the first person that made that happen. Not that I slept with a lot of people in my bed. Or that I've slept with a lot of people. You get what I meant to say." Olivia says blushing slightly.
"Yes I do. Don't worry, Liv. I know what you meant and it doesn't matter how many or how little people have slept in your bed or with you. I know you were careful with whom you let into your bedroom. And I don't think that it were that many actually. Neither have I. What matters is that we are together now." Alex replies.
"Yes it is. It was the best decision I made so far in my life to come with you now. I just knew that when Hammond called it was the only thing I could do. And I know I will never regret it." Olivia says.
"I'm glad you did that. You've made me the happiest woman in the world when you told me that you would come with me." Alex answers.
"As do you. Even though I want to stay with you like this, I do think you should get dressed, Abby and Maricel will be back soon and I don't think you would be comfortable with them seeing you dressed in a t-shirt and panties." Olivia says.
"You're right. I won't feel comfortable with them seeing me like this. So I think I need to get up and get dressed. Take a turn in the bathroom first." Alex answers.
"Ok. Go and do what you have to do." Olivia answers.
"Ok. I will." Alex says and slowly turns away from Olivia careful not to hurt the brunette.
Alex climbs out of the bed and gathers her clothes and other things she needs in the bathroom. Then she thinks of something and turns around to Olivia.
"Liv, shouldn't you have your dinner by now? Aren't they late with that?" Alex asks.
"You're right and normally they would be late. I think Abby asked if they could wait. Don't worry I'm sure they won't forget me." Olivia answers, hoping Alex will buy it.
"Oh yeah, I didn't think of that. I'm sure they won't forget you. If only because they will be afraid you start arguing with them if they did forget it." Alex snickers.
"Har har. Aren't we funny, Counselor?" Olivia answers sarcastically.
"Well it is the truth, Detective. You do argue with them about almost everything if you get the chance." Alex says.
"Yeah, Yeah. Go get dressed Cabot. If you wait any longer they will see you in your underwear if you like it or not." Olivia says.
"Wouldn't you like to see their faces when that should happen." Alex counters.
"Nope I won't. I like to keep you to myself that way." Olivia answers seriously.
"As do I, Detective. As do I. Now I really go otherwise I won't be ready when they come back. I need some time to make myself beautiful." Alex says.
"You don't need time for that, Lex. You are always beautiful. Stunningly." Olivia says softly.
"You are biased, Liv." Alex answers.
"No really, I mean it, Lex. You are the most beautiful woman I've ever met." Olivia says.
"You are too, Liv. I've never met anyone as beautiful as you are." Alex says sincerely.
"Thank you. Now go, Alex." Olivia answers.
Alex kisses Olivia softly on her lips and goes into the bathroom. Just when she comes out of the bathroom, Abby and Maricel are walking in Olivia's room.
"Everything worked out the way you wanted?" Olivia asks.
"Yes it did." Abby answers.
"Ok that's good." Olivia answers.
"Hey Alex, want to go and get something to drink, and have a little girl talk? I can use some girly companionship." Maricel asks.
"Ok. I'm sure the boys can handle themselves." Alex answers.
"Last time I checked I wasn't a boy." Olivia jokes.
"Me neither." Abby says.
"I certainly hope not, Liv. I don't date guys. But still you and Abby are boys." Alex answers.
"Women, go figure. Alright you two. Get out and go do something girly." Olivia says.
"Alright we'll go. No need to get nasty, Detective." Alex says.
"I'm not. Come here, Cabot and I'll prove it." Olivia answers.
Alex walks to Olivia. Olivia places her good hand on Alex's face and kisses her.
"Be careful Lex, I see you when you come back." Olivia says softly.
"I will. You too, Liv. See you soon." Alex answers.
She nods to Maricel and the two of them leaves Olivia's room and go to the restaurant.
"Ya ready to get the show on the road, Liv?" Abby asks.
"Yes, I am. So let's get started." Olivia answers.
"Ok, I'm going to get Caroline." Abby answers.
Half an hour later Abby and Caroline had everything in the room ready. They had set up a table for Alex to sit at and eat. Candles were placed trough the room and the flowers were in a vase standing on the table. Caroline had turned off the fire alarm in Olivia's room because of the candles. And now they were ready to get Olivia in her suit. Twenty minutes later Olivia was ready and dressed. She looked stunningly in her suit.
"Wow, Liv. You look beautiful. That suit really fits you." Abby says sincerely.
"Thank you, Abs. I hope Alex thinks so too." Olivia answers.
"Are you kidding me? Alex will be blowing away. She will love the way you look." Abby stated.
"Abby is right, Detective. You really look beautiful and I'm sure Alex thinks so too." Caroline says.
"Thank you Caroline. Abs, do you have the ring here?" Olivia asks.
"Yes I do." Abby answers and pulls the box out of her pocket and gives it to Olivia.
Olivia opens the box, looks at the ring and smiles widely. Inside the box there is a golden band set with 1 big 2 karats diamond and 7 small 2 karats diamonds around it. One for each day of the week. Olivia shows the ring to Caroline.
"Do you think Alex will like it?" Olivia asks a little bit unsure.
"Wow, Detective. That ring is beautiful. It's perfect. I'm sure Alex will like it. I'm jealous of her. She gets the most beautiful ring I've ever seen." Caroline answers.
"I only want the best for Alex." Olivia answers.
"And she will get it." Caroline says.
"Ok, ready Liv?" Abby asks.
"Yes." Olivia answers.
"Then I'm calling Maricel now. Caroline will bring your dinner here while Alex and Maricel are walking back to your room. I'll wait outside for them. Good luck, Liv. Although I don't think you need it. I'm sure Alex will say yes." Abby says.
"Thank you, Abby. Thank you both for what you've done for me. Without you and without you, Caroline, I wouldn't be able to ask Alex to marry me." Olivia says.
"Your welcome, Detective. It's been my pleasure to be able to help you." Caroline answers.
"You know I would do everything for you, Liv. No we are going to leave you here. I'll call Maricel. Alex should be here in about 10 minutes." Abby says.
"Ok. See ya later, Tex." Olivia answers.
"See ya later, Benson. Make me proud." Abby says.
"I'll do everything I can. Now go." Olivia says.
Abby gives Olivia one last hug and then leave the room with Caroline. She calls Maricel and tells her to be back with Alex in 10 minutes. In the mean time Caroline brings their dinner to Olivia's room.
"Ok, Detective. All set. Good luck. But like Abby said, I don't think you will need it." Caroline says.
"Thank you, Caroline." Olivia answers.
Caroline smiles and nods at Olivia and leaves the room. Leaving the brunette waiting for a certain blonde attorney. A few minutes later Alex opens the door to Olivia's room and walks inside. Turning around to close the door. When she turns back she freezes when she sees the room and Olivia sitting on her bed. The blankets are at the end of Olivia's bed. So Alex sees Olivia fully dressed.
"Liv, you look... amazing,.. stunningly. When did you arrange all of this? The rooms looks beautiful and so romantic." Alex says softly, a little overwhelmed with how Olivia looks and her room.
" I wanted a proper date with you. But since I'm in a hospital this is the best I could do. Abby helped me this morning and afternoon to get everything here. I wanted it to be special for you." Olivia answers softly.
"It is. Nobody did this for me before. You make me feel so special now. You really are stunningly beautiful right now. You are always beautiful, but now... I can't describe how beautiful you are now." Alex says.
The blonde is finally able to move and walks over to Olivia. Placing both her hands on Olivia's face Alex leans in and kisses the brunette, pouring everything she feels in that kiss. One minute later she let go. She place the food on two plates and places one plate on the bed table for Olivia. The other one she places on the table for herself.
"The flowers are beautiful, Liv. Thank you. And the food looks delicious. I can't believe you did this all just for me." Alex says as she sit down at the table facing Olivia.
"You only deserve the best, Lex. Enjoy your dinner." Olivia answers.
"You too, Liv." Alex replies.
They both enjoyed their dinner. Having a nice conversation while they were eating. After they were done Alex cleaned up and brought everything outside Olivia's room. There was a table where she puts everything on. She smiled widely at Abby and Maricel and went back inside. In the mean time Olivia got out of her bed and was standing next to the table in the room. When Alex came back in the room she looked surprised when she saw Olivia standing next to the table.
"Liv, what are doing? You should be in your bed." Alex says, walking to the Detective.
"Caroline allowed me to be out of my bed for a few minutes. Sit down, please, Lex." Olivia answers.
A little confused Alex sit down in her chair, turns it around so she is facing Olivia. Olivia takes Alex left hand in her own and takes the small box out of her pocket and opens it behind her back. Tears are forming in cerulean eyes.
"Lex, you are the most important person in my life. I love you with every fiber in my body, with every beat of my heart and with my soul. The first moment we met in the squad room you almost knocked me of my feet, literally, I almost forgot my own name. It was if was hit by lightning. I never had seen and never will see a woman so stunningly beautiful and sexy as you are. You are the most intelligent, most caring, most devoted, most honest and most beautiful woman I've ever met. You make me feel safe and you make me laugh. You make me complete. You are the better half of me. I don't know what to do if you wouldn't be in my life anymore. I want for ever and more with you." Olivia says and get the box from behind her back and holds in front of Alex.
"Alexandra Elisabeth Maria Cabot, will you do me the honor to become wife. Will you marry me and be mine for ever?" Olivia asks.
Alex looks at Olivia with stormy blue eyes. Tears falling freely on her cheeks. She stands up from her chair and puts her hands on Olivia's face.
"Yes, Olivia Carmen Benson, Yes I will marry you." Alex answers before kissing Olivia deeply with all that she has.
A minute later she pulls back and looks at Olivia. Olivia takes the ring out of the box and shows it to Alex.
'Oh Liv, it's so beautiful. It's the most beautiful ring I've ever seen." Alex says her voice huskier then normal and full of emotions.
"Look inside, Lex." Olivia softly says.
Alex looks inside and sees the inscription. She looks back to Olivia.
"I'm for ever yours too, Liv." Alex whispers.
Olivia takes Alex hand and puts the ring on Alex finger. She then kisses the ring before she looks up in the most beautiful blue eyes she has ever seen.
"You Alexandra Cabot, have made me the happiest and luckiest woman in the world." Olivia says.
"Olivia Benson, I am the luckiest and most blessed woman in the world, because you asked me to marry you." Alex says.
"I want to be alone with you, but I can't stay out of my bed much longer. So what do say if we ask Abby and Maricel to come inside?" Olivia asks.
Alex kisses Olivia briefly on her lips and then yells.
" ABBY, GET YOUR ASS IN THIS ROOM NOW! LIV ASKED ME TO MARRY HER!."