And now it is time for the final chapter, chapter 25! It seems like just yesterday I started this story…even though it's been like two years. I apologize for the long wait, but finally, I have finished the story! And without further ado, I give you…the last chapter.

Enjoy!

LeAnn filed Olivia's statement in with the police file, and then labeled it closed. Harris was dead, there was nowhere for the case to go except the closed files.

In the morning, Olivia awoke and found herself wrapped in Elliot's arms. She snuggled back against him and his arms tightened around her. "Good morning beautiful," He murmured, kissing the back of her neck. She smiled and turned around in his arms, facing him.

"Good morning handsome," She replied, kissing him on the lips. "So I'm curious…who did you end up picking to be your best man?"

"Munch. I would've asked Cragen, but…" He trailed off, looking pointedly at Olivia, and she smiled innocently.

"Sorry. I still haven't asked him," She mused, and he rolled his eyes.

"Of course. You might want to do that, considering we're heading back to New York as soon as you get all of your stuff packed,"

"Yeah, maybe," She said, rolling out of bed and stretching before heading into the bathroom to shower and dress for the day. Elliot snuck in there while she was in the shower, singing quietly under her breath. He stripped and leapt into the shower, startling Olivia as she let out a shriek.

"Scare easily?" He queried with a grin on his face. She rolled her eyes and threw her washcloth in his face.

After she got out of the shower, she walked into the kitchen and poured herself a cup of coffee. "Well, good afternoon," Cragen said from the couch, and Olivia glanced at the clock.

She was shocked. "It's noon already? I don't think I've ever slept this late before," She said, her eyes wide. He chuckled and replied,

"You deserve it, considering the hell you've gone through the past few days,"

"Ah, good point," She sighed, going and sitting down next to him. "Did LeAnn and Co. head to the precinct?"

"Yep. They still have to work, though LeAnn was considering taking a personal day,"

"Oh no, she didn't have to do that,"

"That's why she didn't, she knew you'd say that," Cragen commented as he sipped his coffee.

"Well. Munch and Fin are…"

"With Annabelle, which kind of scares me," Cragen said honestly, and Olivia laughed. She turned to Cragen and said seriously,

"When we get back to New York, Elliot and I are going to get married, just a small ceremony and small reception afterward,"

"I'll be there with bells on," He promised, and she smiled.

"Will you walk me down the aisle?"

Cragen stared at her for a long moment and then smiled, blinking back happy tears. "Of course, I would be honored," He said, hugging her. She smiled and pulled back, replying,

"You've always been like a father to me, Don. The father I never had, really, and I want to thank you for it,"

"Where's all this sentimentality coming from?" He questioned, knowing his tough-as-nails detective.

"Nearly losing my life, I guess, and having a child. It changes you," She said softly, glancing at the room that she knew her daughter was in. "I suppose I should start packing,"

"I'll help," Cragen offered, getting to his feet.

"Thank you," She said gratefully, and they set to work. Eventually Fin joined them, as Munch was insistent on the fact that he could watch Annabelle just fine on his own. Elliot helped them as well when he was finished with his own shower.

By the end of the day, they had all of Olivia's stuff boxed up and ready to be sent back to New York. After they had called a moving truck to take everything to Elliot's apartment, they all went out to dinner together.

"Elliot and I are getting married a week from today, and I want all of you to come," Olivia said, glancing at all of her Philly coworkers and friends. She would miss them terribly, but she also knew that her home was in New York, with Elliot, the two men she considered to be her brothers and the man she considered to be her father. Brooks was almost like her attempt to replace Cragen, and Jay and Caleb were her attempt to replace Munch and Fin. She loved them dearly, but they weren't quite the same people that she needed.

But LeAnn was her best friend. Casey and Alex were there sometimes, but Alex had left and come back and then left again, and Casey was happily working in Philly as well. They saw each other for lunch sometimes, but it wasn't the same.

"I'd like to propose a toast," Caleb said, getting to his feet while LeAnn rolled her eyes.

"If he starts going on about some new comic book movie, I'm gonna kill him,"

He shot a glare at her and then raised his glass, saying, "Here's to one of the best women on this planet, one of the strongest survivors I have ever met. She's got a beautiful soul, and a gold heart, and she's far too good for either of us," He looked at Olivia and smiled, saying, "Here's hoping this bonehead doesn't hurt you, because he'll lose a few limbs, courtesy of yours truly. And here's hoping you will have the happy ending that you truly do deserve. We love you, Liv,"

The sentiment was echoed by everyone as they all clinked their glasses and drank. LeAnn was sniffling as she grabbed her fiancé and kissed him firmly on the mouth. "I love you," She said tearfully, "That was beautiful,"

"Damn, I should come up with more of these moving toasts," He said, and she shoved him back into his own chair with a snort.

After dinner, the New Yorkers prepared to leave. Olivia tearfully hugged LeAnn, Caleb, Jay and Brooks, kissing them all on the cheek and promising to Skype with them and call them and text them whenever she had a chance. Then Elliot, Olivia and Annabelle got into the small moving truck while Cragen, Munch and Fin took a plane ride back to New York.

It took the rest of the night, but Elliot, Olivia and the entire crew got Olivia's stuff moved in and put away. When they finished that, Cragen took the guest bedroom, Fin and Munch bunked in the living room and Annabelle slept in the crib that was given to Olivia as a baby shower present from Brooks. They proceeded to sleep the entire day, although Annabelle woke a few times and Elliot and Olivia took turns rocking her back to sleep.

Munch, surprisingly enough, cooked dinner for them once they woke up, and afterward they went back to their respective homes, resting for work the following day. Olivia was on maternity leave, at least until she could find a suitable daycare center.

The week passed rather quickly, and then it was time for the wedding. Olivia had managed to find time to go dress shopping, and LeAnn had come up a few days early in order to find a suitable maid of honor dress.

And then, the day of the Benson/Stabler wedding arrived.

Olivia was putting the finishing touches on her hair when LeAnn came in with her veil. "Oh…Liv, you look beautiful," LeAnn breathed, and Olivia smiled.

"Thanks, Lee,"

She slipped her veil on as Cragen knocked at the door. "Are you ladies ready?"

"Absolutely," Olivia said firmly as she opened the door, and Cragen looked fondly at her.

"You're breathtaking, Liv,"

She blushed and LeAnn cried, "There! That's perfect, don't change a thing,"

Olivia just rolled her eyes as she took her bouquet of flowers and got into place behind LeAnn. They were at a very small chapel on the outskirts of New York City, and afterward they were planning to head to a restaurant for the reception.

LeAnn stepped onto the aisle and made her way to the altar where Elliot, Munch and the priest were waiting. She took her place, and then the music soared. Olivia and Cragen stepped onto the aisle, and made their way slowly down the aisle. Olivia smiled at the guests, which were Brooks, Caleb, Jay, Alex, Casey, Elliot's kids, Simon, Garth and most of the SVU precinct. Annabelle was being held by Brooks.

Olivia's eyes found Elliot's and they just stared at each other as she reached the altar. She kissed Cragen on the cheek and then took Elliot's hand as they faced each other and said their vows. After the exchanging of the rings, the priest pronounced, "By the power vested in me by the state of New York, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride, Detective,"

Elliot dipped Olivia and kissed her spectacularly in front of everyone as they stood up and applauded. As Elliot picked Olivia up and carried her down the aisle, Lizzie ran after them. He finally set Olivia down and she turned, wrapping her arms around Lizzie.

"I'm so happy for you and daddy, Liv," She whispered, and Olivia smiled.

"I'm so glad, Lizzie,"

After pictures, they moved the party to Elliot and Olivia's favorite small restaurant in the city. There was laughing, eating and drinking as Elliot and Olivia greeted and hugged all of the guests, with Annabelle in her mother's arms.

The best surprise of the night came when Caleb and Jay cleared a small area of tables and chairs, and LeAnn began playing a song over the speakers.

"Your first dance as a married couple," Cragen invited, taking Annabelle from Olivia's arms. Elliot smiled and led his wife onto the dance floor as they both recognized the song.

"I'll be your dream

I'll be your wish

I'll be your fantasy

I'll be your hope
I'll be your love

Be everything that you need"

Elliot rested his forehead against Olivia's and sang the next line quietly to her, "I love you more with every breath,"

She sang back to him the last line, "Truly madly deeply do,"

They danced together, wrapped in each other's arms, knowing that they could survive anything, as long as they were together and as long as they had their daughter, who was watching them with her big brown eyes.

"I love you," They both whispered at the same time, and they had to laugh as their lips met on the last note.

The end! Finally, haha. That song, by the way, was "Truly Madly Deeply" by the Savage Garden. It's truly a classic love song, it's so beautiful. Thank you soooooo much for sticking with this story, even though I myself had abandoned it for a while. I really hope you have enjoyed this story as much as I have enjoyed writing it!