Well, this is it! This is the final chapter! And, let me tell you, it's been one hell of a journey writing this story and I wanna say thank you so much for loving it to pieces. 'Hurting' has truly become one of my favorites and it's because of your love and support that I can be as creative as I wanna be. Thank you again and I love you all so much!

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Mercy General Hospital

Delivery room

Manhattan, New York

April 14, 2008

"You're doing great, Liv! Keep pushing!" Elliot encouraged his fiancee.

She squeezed his hand as hard as she could because she couldn't bear the pain. This was it. The moment they both have been waiting for. Soon as her water broke, he damned neared broke his neck when he drove her down to the hospital. He was so excited that their baby is coming into the world.

"Ms. Benson, I see the head! Just a couple of more pushes and we'll be all set," Rebecca said, encouraging the brown-eyed detective.

"Do it for me, baby," Elliot jumped in with a pout.

"For you," she gritted her teeth. Enduring all the pain, she leaned over and pushed one more time, screaming at the top of her lungs. She kept screaming until she heard the cries of a baby. That's when she breathed a sigh of relief and slumped back against the mattress.

"It's a girl!" Rebecca squealed with delight as she held the tiny infant in her arms. Elliot couldn't stop smiling as he leaned over and kissed a tired Olivia on her lips.

"You did good. She's beautiful," he choked with happiness. A few minutes later, after the baby was weighed, cleaned and dressed, Rebecca placed the infant right in Olivia's arms. She leaned down and planted a kiss on her forehead, smiling when she heard the baby coo with delight.

"She's perfect," she murmured happily.

"I know. She has your hair, my eyes, your skin, but she also has both of our traits," Elliot beamed.

"What's that?" she asked, looking at him.

"She's stubborn as hell," he declared, causing them both to laugh out loud.

"She's amazing, El. I can't imagine my life without her," she said a moment later.

"She has amazing parents. Which reminds me, what are we gonna name this beautiful little girl here? We can't call her 'hey you'. It might work on someone else, but not with us here," he suggested.

"Well, I have a name for her. I hope you like it," she said, looking a little bit nervous.

"Lay it on me," he demanded.

"Okay. How about we name her Isabella Sarah Marie Stabler?" she suggested.

He leaned over and kissed her again, showering her with all of his love and affection. He pulled back and looked deeply in her brown eyes before he dropped a kiss on Isabella's forehead gently.

"I love it," he simply said. With his hand, he began stroking his daughter's forehead gently. He smiled when he heard the baby coo.

"I think she likes it, too," Olivia giggled.

"Well, Isabella, looks like that's gonna be your name. I love you and I love your mother so very much," he whispered.

"We love you, too, El," she replied, kissing him gently.

Within hours, Olivia was transported back to her room. Flowers, cards and gifts surrounded the bed. As she held her baby in her arms, memories flooded in her brain. She lost a child, endured pain from her ex, nearly lost her life, found a lifetime of happiness with the man of her dreams and gained a family she never knew possible. Even though she's forever gonna be haunted by what her ex-husband has done, at least she won't have to worry about him coming after her anymore.

Now that she has Elliot and Isabella, she feel like she can accomplish anything.

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Local Church

Queens, New York

May 31, 2008

This day couldn't have come anytime sooner.

As she sat in front of the mirror, Olivia couldn't believe it. With tears in her eyes, she was glad she was wearing water-proof make-up. She realized that the woman who was wearing the wedding dress was her. As if being so happy wasn't enough, she just wanted to jump up and down.

Excitement lurched in her bones. She couldn't jump up and down because she didn't wanna ruin her dress. She looked over her shoulder and saw Isabella sitting on the highchair; laughing and giggling as what a baby does best. Olivia blew a kiss at her daughter before she turned back around in her seat and put the finishing touches on herself. After all, there's a handsome waiting for her at the alter.

"May I come in?" Don asked as he stepped inside.

"Everything's okay?" Olivia asked as she got up.

"Everything's set. Now, I hate to ruin your getting ready mood, but there's this man who's waiting anxiously for you. He can't wait another minute to make you his wife," he chuckled.

She leaned over and kissed his cheek. "I'm ready. Grab Isabella and we'll be all set."

"Liv, I just wanna say, I'm so happy for you. Elliot's a good man. I knew you finally found a winner in him," Don declared, smiling brightly.

Olivia returned his smile with one of her own. "Thanks, Daddy."

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20 minutes later

Elliot and Olivia's wedding

As Elizabeth was holding Isabella in her arms, everyone in the church stood up just as 'Here Comes The Bride' began to play on the organ. The doors opened and everyone had to hold in their breaths when Olivia appeared with Don on her arm.

Elliot couldn't hold it in any longer. Tears of happiness started falling from his blue orbs. He couldn't remember ever seeing Olivia more beautiful in his life. As they made their way down the aisle, he could barely contain himself. He couldn't wait another minute to make her his.

He couldn't wait to call her Mrs. Elliot Stabler.

When they got to their destination, Don lifted the veil away from her face and planted a searing kiss on her tear-stained cheek.

"I love you, Olivia," he whispered.

"I love you, too, Daddy," she choked as she took her place next to Elliot on the podium.

"Who here gives this bride away?" the minister asked.

"Her mother and I do," Don said before he took his place next to Elizabeth and their beautiful grandchild.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered her today to join this man, Elliot Stabler and this woman, Olivia Benson in holy matrimony. If there's anyone, who feels why these two should not be joined in holy matrimony, let them speak now or forever hold their peace."

When no one objected, the minister continued, "At this time, I understand you two would like to recite your own vows. Olivia, you may go first."

She turned around and handed her bouquet of flowers over to Casey, who winked at her. Then, she turned back around so she could face Elliot, who then took both of her hands into his.

"What can I say? Without you, I'm nothing. I can't function without you in my life. I don't function. But, when I'm with you, I feel like I can accomplish anything in the world. You were there for me in my time of need. I'd always loved you, but I didn't know then. I do now. Baby, I love you with everything I have and more. You gave me respect, pride, joy and so much love. I thought I'd never love again, but you came along and healed me. Today, I stand here before you, to pledge my undying love and devotion. And, with our beautiful Isabella in our lives, we can continue to make it. I love you, Elliot Stabler. I love you so much," she said through her tears. He leaned over and kissed her forehead gently, crying himself because the words she said were so beautiful.

"Olivia, my sweet Olivia. I thought I was through with love myself, but when you came into my life, I knew there was hope. I feel like I'm on top of the world whenever I'm with you. I'm so grateful to share all my love with you and our beautiful baby girl. Today, I stand her before you, to pledge my undying love, devotion, fidelity and honor to you and only you. I love you, Olivia Benson. I love you with all my heart and soul," he said as he leaned down and kissed her hand gently.

"Elliot, do you take this woman as your lawfully wedded wife? To have and told, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, for better or worse, til death do you part?" the minister asked.

"I do," he said without hesitation.

"And Olivia, do you take this man as your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, for better or worse, til death do you part?"

"I do," she said through her tears.

"May I have the rings please?"

Elliot's brother Joshua pulled the wedding bands out of his pocket and handed them over to the minister, who then handed them over to Elliot and Olivia.

"Elliot, repeat after me as you place this ring on her finger. With this ring, I thee wed," the minister said.

"With this ring, I thee wed," Elliot repeated as he slid the ring on her finger.

"Olivia, please repeat after me. With this ring, I thee wed."

"With this ring, I thee wed," she said through her tears as she slid the ring on his finger.

"By the power vested in my, in the state of New York, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride."

Elliot didn't have to hear that twice. He pulled Olivia in his arms and slanted her mouth over hers ruthlessly. The guests were on their feet; laughing, cheering and making cat calls at the newly married couple.

"I now present to you, Mr and Mrs. Elliot Stabler," the minister announced.

Elliot and Olivia kissed again, like would any happy newlyweds do.

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Wedding reception

16th precinct

Manhattan, New York

May 31, 2008

Olivia felt like she was on top of the world.

As she swayed in Elliot's arms, with Isabella in between them, she felt like she was the queen of the world. She laid her head against his chest and sighed deeply, feeling content and at peace.

She looked over her shoulder and saw the other couples dancing romantically. She could see why there's so much love in the air. Fate brought them together. Just like fate brought her and her husband together.

She couldn't be more happier now.

"I love you," she blurted out.

He smiled brightly. "And I love you. And I love you, Isabella."

"We love you, too," she said in a high-pitched voice, mocking the voice of Isabella, who was smiling and giggling.

"Man, I'm gonna be ganged up," he chuckled.

"Mmm, I don't know about that. How about in a year or two, I give you a son?" she asked, batting her eyelashes.

He was surprised. "You will?"

She leaned over and kissed her passionately. "I'm for real. Little Elliot Stabler? I like the sound of that."

He dipped her and Isabella in his arms. "I love the sound of that. I love you, Mrs. Stabler."

She smiled brightly. "I love you, too, Mr. Stabler."

Her life was now full with so much love, happiness and joy. She couldn't wait to find out what the future has in store for them. Together they will face new challenges.

As a family.

The End!

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