Alex stepped on the elevator and pushed the button for the SVU floor. She leaned against the wall and sighed as she rubbed her swollen belly. So much had changed in the five years since her and Olivia had married. About two years ago they had decided to have a child. After a lot of discussion they decided it was best for Alex to carry the child. Olivia's job was to dangerous not that there was a doubt in Alex's mind that Olivia would walk away for them but Olivia was born to be in SVU. Alex on the other hand had been promoted to bureau chief not long after they were married which meant she spent little time in the court room and most days could work from home. Which was very helpful since she was now eight months pregnant. Alex was pulled from her thoughts when she heard the elevator ding signaling her floor. She stepped off anxious to see Olivia. It had been four days since she had been home thanks to the newest scum of the earth targeting children. These were the times that Alex didn't miss SVU. The long hours and then having to hear the victims, especially the children, tell their accounts of what happened to them. Alex shuddered as she remembered some of the stories she had heard during her stay as their ADA.
Alex stopped short and felt her blood run cold when her eyes fell upon Olivia. She was sitting at her desk with some female uniformed officer leaning over her. The uni had her hand on Olivia's back as she leaned over to look at something. Any fool could see she was flirting with Olivia and it appeared that Olivia was flirting back. Especially when she turned and looked at the Uni and flashed that half ass cocky grin of hers. The one that would always make Alex's heart skip a beat still to this day.
"Now I see exactly why you can't come home" Alex growled out as she approached the two women "You're to busy with your newest conquest."
The uniformed officer jumped at the tone in Alex's voice and spun around. She was about Olivia's height with long black hair and an extremely trim body. Something Alex hadn't had in months.
"Hi I'm officer Gonzalez." The female said as she extended her hand to Alex.
Alex glanced at her hand and then back up to her face.
"I'm Alexandra Cabot-Benson. Her WIFE in case she forgot to mention that as she was trying to get you in bed."
Olivia groaned and looked to Elliot for help. He shook his head and motioned for her to keep him out of it. He remembered all to well the hormonal rages that pregnant women go through. He wish he could count on one hand how many time Kathy had accused him of cheating or not loving her when she was pregnant with Eli just last year.
"Alex" Olivia said as she stood and faced her "Now is not the time."
"I think now is the perfect time, Olivia"
Olivia reached out to take Alex by the arm to guide her out of the squad room but was shocked when Alex pushed her hand away.
"You are not touching me with the same hand you have been touching her. Better yet since you seem to want her now you can come by and get all your stuff in the morning. That is if you can tear yourself away from her." Alex ordered as she spun around and stormed out of the room.
Olivia took a deep breath before chasing after Alex. If she didn't have the baby soon she wasn't sure if they would survive. Just last week Olivia no longer loved her because she was fat and would never look as hot as she did when they were married.
"ALEX wait" Olivia yelled as she busted through the door and grabbed Alex pushing her against a wall to keep her from entering the elevator.
"Let go of me now, detective."
"Fine but you're not going anywhere."
"The hell I'm not and if you stop me its called false imprisonment."
"Fine call Elliot out here to arrest me but I'll be damned if you are going to walk in there and make that type of accusation and walk away."
"Accusation. ACCUSATION." Alex screamed back as tears started to roll down her face "My god Olivia had I been a few moments later you would have had her on your desk having your way with her."
"The only woman I want on my desk as I'm having my way with her is you." Olivia whispered between clenched teeth. "I have never given you any reason to think other wise. I'm sure as hell not going to start now. What you saw in there was..."
"What I saw was her throwing herself at you and you not stopping her. She had her hand on your back and leaning over a little to closely. Jesus Liv you even smiled at her like you use to smile at me." "Pay attention Alex I still do." Olivia said as she ran her fingers through her hair "Jesus woman every time I try to touch you, you push me away. In case you haven't noticed I still want you as much if not more than the day we were married."
"Yeah right. Then why haven't you been home the last few days? huh, I'll tell you. Because you have been shacking up with her that's why. I see where me and Alexis lay in your priorities schedule." Alex knew she was wrong for saying what she just said but at that moment she didn't care.
Olivia didn't even bother to hide the hurt from what Alex just hurled at her. She may have well just slapped her instead. At least that wouldn't have hurt as bad.
"You have a lot of nerve saying that to me. I have always been there for you and OUR unborn child. I'm sorry that I haven't been home the last few days. The first time in the eight months since you've been pregnant that I haven't been at home with you at night. THE FIRST TIME ALEX. You want to know why. Because there is some sick bastard out their kidnapping children and doing things to them that even I haven't seen before today. It seems that his favorite thing is to stick small electrodes all over her body and shock her with small volts of electricity. But that's after he's raped them off and on all day. Then when hes done with that he uses any foreign object he can get his hands on to use on them."
Olivia stopped when she saw how pale Alex had became. She quickly grabbed her and pulled her to her "I'm sorry baby. I shouldn't have told you that."
"I'm sorry" Alex sobbed into Olivia's shoulder "Its just these last few weeks you seem to have retreated back into your work. Like that's more important than we are. You would rather be here than at home"
Olivia pulled back and looked into Alex's eyes "Nothing and I mean nothing is more important than you and our daughter."
"I'm sorry to interrupt" Elliot said clearing his throat and feeling uneasy on intruding like he was "We just caught a lead we need to go."
"El count me out." Olivia said her eyes never leaving Alex's. "Take Fin. Something more important has come up."
Alex felt her heart stop. Olivia was refusing to go because of her. She had sub consciously just asked Liv to choose between her and the job. Something she promised herself she would never do.
"No baby, go. Catch the bastard so you can come home."
"Not at the expense of you or us. No perp is worth me losing you."
"Look you have been going at it for almost four days straight now Liv" Elliot said as he motioned for Fin to come with him "Go home and spend some time together. We got you."
"El..." Olivia started to say but was stopped by him "El nothing. I was in your shoes last year and you covered for me a few times. Now I'm returning the favor. That's what we do. Here's your jacket don't even bother to go back in. We will take care of everything with Cragen."
"Thanks" Olivia whispered as she took the jacket and guided Alex to the elevator to spend some much needed time together.
A few weeks later had Olivia in the same predicament as before except for different reasons this time. Alex was in labor. So far in the two hours Alex had been in labor she had promised Olivia that if she wasn't a woman already she would make her one and if she survived the birth she was going to kill her. She had been told to leave and never come back at least three times. After the third get out of here Olivia decided to head toward the door and give Alex some space. That was until another contraction had hit. Then Alex was begging her to come back and never leave her. There was no way she could do this with out her. When the anesthesiologist came in to administer the epidural Olivia took the time to go out and update everyone. She walked out in the waiting room to find the whole squad sitting in the chairs with assortment of stuffed animals for Alexis. Cragen jumped up first considering he considered Alexis his granddaughter.
"How is she Liv?"
Olivia who looked worse for wear smiled at everyone "Shes been better. Apparently all of you will be investigation my murder after she delivers."
Kathy laughed and hugged Olivia "Honey its the pain talking when I gave birth to Eli I asked the doctor for the scalpel so I could do the vasectomy myself. Believe me when I say she does not mean a word she is saying."
"I know" Liv said with tears in her eyes "its just hard to see her in pain knowing I could have prevented it."
"How is that baby girl." Fin asked with laughter in his voice "Wear a condom because I don't think you were the one to knock her up."
Olivia reached out and smacked Fin on the back of the head "No smart ass I could have carried the child."
Elliot placed his hands on her shoulder "Look as a father myself there is nothing you can do but take what she dishes out with a grain of salt but for safe measure keep all sharp instrument from her until she has given birth."
Olivia quickly hugged everyone "Thanks guys. The doctor said it may be a while so go on home and get some rest. I'll call when she gets closer."
"And miss this no way" Everyone said together "We are staying till the end." "Besides if they try to through us out we all have badges and will demand to stay." Cragen said as he directed her back down the hall towards Alex's room "Now get in there because believe me you don't want to miss a second."
Olivia approached Alex's room with caution. She knew Alex wasn't meaning to say the things she said but she had seen the fury of the blonde hair beauty. That was something she had never wanted to be on the receiving end of again.
"Hey babe how you feeling?" Olivia asked as she approached slowly. "Better now that the epidural is starting to take affect."
"I'm glad" Olivia said as she started to sit in the chair by the bed.
"What are you doing?"
Olivia looked around trying to find out what would be the right answer to the question "Umm, sitting down."
"I see that smart ass. What I want to know is why aren't you up here with me?"
Olivia smiled seeing that familiar spark in Alex's eyes "Because I didn't wan't to crowd you in case another bad contraction hit."
"Get up here and crowd me woman." Alex ordered as she made room for Olivia on the bed. "I know I've said some rough things to you the last two hours and I'm sorry."
"According to Kathy the worse is yet to come." "Try the best honey." Alex whispered as she gently kissed Olivia.
Alex's good mood lasted for about thirty minutes and then the contractions began to hit again. She forcefully pushed Olivia from the bed not giving her enough time to catch herself.
"GO and get the doctor." She ordered as she gripped the bed rails so tight her knuckles were turning white.
Olivia quickly ran from the room in a panic any and all forms of training she had ever had to remain calm during a situation went flying out of the window. She grabbed the first woman who walked by.
"Are you a nurse?" She asked with panic in her voice.
The nurse who had become accustomed to first time parents being nervous gently removed Olivia's crushing grip from her arms.
"I am now relax and I will have a doctor sent to your room immediately."
"Thanks" Olivia whispered as she began to pace in the hall way.
the nurse couldn't help but laugh at the sight "Honey your wife is in labor in the room not in the hallway. Go back in and try to stay calm in front of her."
Olivia looked at her with confusion in her eyes "What?"
"Your room go in there." The nurse said as she guided Olivia back to the door 'The doctor will be right in."
Olivia nodded as she reentered the room. "The doctor will be in in a few minutes."
"I need him now." Alex almost shouted as another major contraction hit her. In seconds Olivia was by her side. "Just breath." Olivia whispered as she rubbed soothing circles on Alex's back.
"Ok Mrs. Cabot lets take a look." the doctor said as he came in and began to put gloves on.
"Its Cabot-Benson ass hole and if you cant say that then get the hell out and find me a doctor who can." Alex ordered.
Olivia smiled when she heard Alex correct the doctor. In the middle of labor and she was still determined to make sure her married name was used. "I'm sorry ma'am but your chart only had Cabot on it my apologies."
"Then find me a damn registrar and get it corrected. I will not have this baby till my paperwork says Cabot-Benson. This baby is a damn Cabot-Benson. That is what I want on the birth certificate."
The doctor motioned for the nurse to leave and find someone to correct the mistake. In the twenty years he had been delivering he understood the importance of everything to be correct for the birth mother.
"The nurse will be back in a few with a registrar now please slide down and place your feet in the stir ups so I can check you."
Alex did as she was instructed and allowed the doctor to check her. By the time he was finished someone from records was there.
"I understand there is a problem with the paperwork?" The lady wearing a business suit said as she entered.
"Yes you have my maiden name listed. The paperwork is to read Cabot-Benson. I want it changed immediately."
"My apologies ma'am I didn't know you were married."
Alex saw red at the statement. "Just who the hell do you think this is." She asked as she poked Olivia in the chest. "She's my wife. I took her name. Now if you have a problem with that find me some one who doesn't and do it NOW."
"No ma'am no problem." The lady responded "Just let me fill out this form and have you sign it." The registrar quickly filled out the form and handed it to Alex. She quickly read over it making sure everything was correct before signing it.
"Thank you." Alex said as she handed the paper back to the lady.
"No problem" She said as she quickly made her exit not wanting to get caught in another rampage.
"Mrs. Benson if you don't mind can we start pushing. This baby is not going to wait." Alex leaned forward and grabbed her knees for leverage taking a deep breath she began to push. She could faintly make out the words of encouragement and love coming from Olivia as she did so. Olivia kissed Alex's temple and whispered into her ear "You are doing so good and I love you so much. Come on baby push."
"That's good Mrs. Benson now take a deep breath and lets do it again I can see the head."
Alex simply nodded as Olivia wiped the sweat from her face. She took another deep breath and pushed again.
"That's good just a little more" The doctor said "Ok now relax while we slide the shoulder out."
Alex laid back in the bed and cried out when she felt pain.
"What the hell are you doing?" Olivia asked with fire in her eyes.
"Its ok its just the shoulders sliding out. Sometimes that hurts."
"That better be all." Olivia growled.
The doctor could see the fury and anger in Olivia's eyes. He could tell she was not one to mess with when it came to her family.
"Ok Mrs. Cabot I need you to sit up and give us one last push ok."
Alex took a deep breath and did as she was asked. This time she let out a scream as she pushed grabbing Olivia's arm in a death grip. She fell back exhausted with tears in her eyes when she heard the baby cry.
"That's her?" She asked as she tried to sit up again.
"Yeah its her" Olivia whispered as tears ran freely down her face.
"Is she ok?"
"See for yourself" the doctor said as he laid the baby on Alex's stomach.
"Would you like to cut the cord?" He asked as he handed a pair of scissors to Olivia.
Olivia cut where the doctor indicated and then turned her attention back to Alex. "Shes beautiful just like you." Olivia whispered as she kissed ehr "I love you."
"I love you to." The two ladies stayed with their heads together looking at their little miracle.
"Ladies I need to take her and weigh her and everything." the nurse said as she approached them.
Alex held Alexis close to her not wanting to let her go.
"Honey" Olivia said pulling her attention from Alexis "Let me have her and I'll step over here with her ok."
Alex nodded and handed Olivia the baby. She knew she would be safe as long as Olivia was by her side.
Olivia stood transfixed at the bundle in front of her. She was amazed at how much she loved her already and how much she looked like Alex.
"She's eight pounds nine ounces and nineteen inches long." The nurse looked up at Olivia "You and your wife have a beautiful healthy baby girl."
Olivia went to hug the lady when she heard the sound of machines going off behind her. She spun around quickly and saw Alex's lifeless body on the bed "Damn it" The doctor yelled "Someone get me and ER NOW." Nurses quickly ran to Alex's bed and unlocked the wheels running her out of there before Olivia had a chance to ask what happened. With tears in her eyes she turned to the nurse takig care of ALexis.
"What happened?"
The nurse took a deep breath she had seen it all before. She knew the likely hood of Alex coming out alive was slim to none. "Your wife had a blood clot that traveled to her heart. They will do everything in their power to save her but I will be honest. It is very likely she will die."
Olivia collapsed on the floor and began screaming. the nurse knowing that the crowd of officers in the waiting room was with her quickly ran to them.
"I need someone in the Benson room NOW."
Elliot was first on his feet and followed the Nurse down the hall. She gave him the abridge version of what happened and her felt his heart crumble. "Right now she needs someone strong that can keep it together. Can you do that?"
Elliot took a deep breath to calm his emotions. he could feel the cop mode he had used all those time either one was hurt take over "Yes."
The nurse opened the door and motioned for him to enter.
He walked in and saw Olivia on the floor a complete wreck. He turned to the nurse "Take the baby to the nursery. Any information you will need I can give it. I am listed as medical power of attorney for both women at this hospital."
The nurse nodded and guided the crib from the room. Elliot waited until she was gone before bending over to Olivia.
"Liv, the nurse told me what happened. Put your arms around my neck and I will carry you."
Olivia did as he instructed and he lifted her with ease. He maneuvered the two of them down the hall and into a private waiting room that the nurse had arranged for them. He sat her in a chair and the men took a silent stance of protection around her. Even though they knew there was nothing they could do to stop the pain but this was one of their own. Looking around Olivia saw everyone with their backs to her in a guarding stance. They were not going to leave her alone but give her the privacy she needed. Kathy being the only brave one to approach Olivia having almost lost her life while delivering Eli herself sat down next to her. She never spoke one word but placed her arm around Olivia and pulled her to her. Giving Olivia the chance to show the emotions she knew she wouldn't do with any of the guys. That was how the doctor found them an hour later when he entered the room. All officers snapped to attention and closed ranks when he walked in. With the help of Kathy Olivia stood on her feet.
"Let him through" Olivia ordered.
The men quickly stepped to the side to allow Olivia to pass through. Olivia taking a deep breath looked up from the floor to the doctor who had tears in his eyes.
"Mrs. Benson.." He started to say but was cut off by a ear piercing scream that escaped Olivia's mouth. She collapse on the floor knowing by the look on his face and the tears in his eyes that her life was over.
A/N: I know I'm evil again. I'm sorry but on the up side I hope this chapter somewhat makes up for the last one. I must say I was truly surprised at the amount of reviews I received. I didn't think I would get any and if I did I thought for sure they would blast me. This is the final chapter (there will be an epilogue and possible a sequal) I hope everyone has enjoyed reading this story as much as I have writing it. As always reviews are welcomed
